He put on his shoes that let him travel through the sky, and he went to Svartalfheim, where the dwarfs have their workshops. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z

Tally turned and shot ahead, cutting a zigzag path between the tall poplars, letting her reflexes guide her. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

In the end, a large national association stepped in and put pressure on the school district to let him attend. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

Papa lets me carry his viola until it gets too heavy and my arms give out. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

One night, she let out a yelp to wake up her husband beside her. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

“Here, let’s call it fifty cents, and let it go at that.” Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z

I paused, took a sip of my coffee, letting the word boyfriend rest out in the air. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m grateful for the book, of course. I can definitely let you go free, son of Mars. But I have a long-standing problem with Hades. After all, I owe my godly powers to Demeter!” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Ekon let the hand he was holding the dagger with fall to his side. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Hermione turned faintly pink, but merely said, “Don’t let Lavender hear you saying that.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

That settled, I reached in my back pocket for my cell phone to let Spoony know I was on my way. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

—You know, at this point, I’m supposed to say, “Now Andy, let’s not exaggerate here.” Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I opened the door and let him out. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

As tight as the chains were, Tyrion found he could see out the latter by leaning sideways and letting the iron ring support his weight. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Father hid a smile as the demoness let out a little sigh. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I will let you live in the moment because it sounds serious and awesome,” Dylan says. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

I think he felt Bee had let him down.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

And we didn’t run to Yankee Stadium in seven-minute miles, let me tell you. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

I shook my head, let go of Miles’s hand, and went to sit next to Jetta. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

“Don’t apologize. It’s not your fault. Mr. Derby needs to have somebody give him a stiff lashing to let him know how it feels!” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

To which the native replied, “Well, we do need to be saved—saved from you, but that’s beside the point. So let’s give this Jesus thing a shot.” Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Art Sussman, the lawyer at the University of Chicago who’d met with me a few years earlier, called to let me know about a position that had just been created there. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

He pulls up to the curb and lets the cop pass, holding his breath, waiting to see if the car circles the block. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

I’m on a glider in the garden, listening to my music and letting the wind push the swing for me. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

He had met a goddess who’d gotten a major crush on him and wanted him to stay, but eventually she let him go. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

They organized themselves as if for war, determined not to let the economic sabotage spoil what they had won. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“There is your ‘Society for Humanity’ which is strong in the North, but naturally fails to find many recruits in tired, old Europe, which is quite willing to let feeble Humanity alone for a while. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

At first, I think I’m imagining it and chide myself for letting Zak’s talk of the fey get to me. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

I don't know who took it over, but whoever it was, they didn't care too much about nothing when it came to who they let live there. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

There was a knock on her door, and her dad opened it, letting in the sounds of the Flush holiday album Matthew had been making the family listen to on repeat since Thanksgiving. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

I could speak to him, let him know to be more careful about what he said in town. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

Dicey would not let them linger before its windows, but she sat them down around her on the curb just beyond it. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

And touching Miss Bates, who at that moment passed near—“Miss Bates, are you mad, to let your niece sing herself hoarse in this manner? Go, and interfere. They have no mercy on her.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

“And to the admissions board I’m sure that seemed a perfectly sensible reason for letting you in.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

“How kind you are! Yes, that’s what it wanted. Now please take the big chair and let me do something to amuse my company.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

He would never let him slink back to the showers, but kept sending him back up to the plate. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Rudyard was already letting the dog’s rope fall from his shoulder as he ran after the truck. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Then why don’t you let me sleep there?” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

We sweat like monkeys moving it in, but a man cannot let a thing like that slip, and it would certainly be shot to pieces in a day or two. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a little after five, and the door downstairs, the one that lets you into our building, opened, followed by the sound of the fastest feet I've ever heard rushing up the steps. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

The rain didn’t seem to be letting up, so Mom took a deep breath and started the process of loading me into the car. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

That time, he asked so politely that she let him buy her a burrito from a fast-food place in the mall. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Even if the guards let us pass, there is no way through the outer wall. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

We went slowly, a troop of soldiers all around us, while I wondered if they would truly let us go. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

He just let his crying boil up inside him. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

He’s got a giant beach umbrella and a folding chair with a cup holder that always has a Big Gulp from 7-Eleven, who lets him use their bathroom. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

Of course, the B was actually butter and the T was probably tuna—I really needed to stop letting Nana pack my lunches. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

How he let me turn the pages, and how he’d read my favorite parts over and over again, ’cause they were his favorite parts too. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

It’s easy to let go of it, and I do. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Look, you’re already a brunette anyway, right? So why don’t you let your hair grow out naturally and buy a blond wig?” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

She would be lucky to make it there, let alone back, before Bahumat was free. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

They also let me see that they respected my mind—in a way I know they never realized. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

“No sense letting your brain go to rot. You know anything at all about working with wood?” Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

No one paid attention to the two tardy guests who appeared at the door, letting in a gust of wind, till suddenly a woman screamed and threw her arms about a snow-covered figure. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

“I changed my mind; let’s go,” Bull said, picking up the basketball. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I finally let it out, it cascades out of me. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

“And here’s a piece of paper and a pencil to write the words down. Just don’t let me see them.” The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

The Montgomery Improvement Association voted to let Gray go ahead with the lawsuit—the “second front,” as it came to be called—and raise money to pay for it. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

“Feel free to let yourself out. Think fond thoughts of Devi in two months’ time, when some thug is kicking the teeth out of your pretty little head.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

But they do let two women dine alone in peace. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Because he shouldn’t. Chrissie told me to look out for him and not let him climb even the littlest hill. And this one—” She looked behind them at the steep path. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

I bring it to my lips, pull in the smoke, inhale, and let it out. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

If I force the good Anne into the spotlight for even fifteen minutes, she shuts up like a clam the moment she’s called upon to speak, and lets Anne number one do the talking. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

“Now what?! Brooke, just let the boy shoot.” As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

It made Mark want to look away, but he didn’t let himself. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

If Mom and Jack think I can’t even handle a bag, or a set of stairs, there’s no way they’ll let me audition. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

He went on letting me ignore him until it became almost comical. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

All these random things, they just kept flashing through my mind, and I let ’em. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

The bird feeder is empty; I fill it, letting a little bit drop on the ground near my feet, hoping it might get some bird to come and pick me up. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“And I’d be a terrible big brother if I let him walk headfirst into heartbreak.” Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

“Upon my word, I didn’t move it. It rolled a bit, perhaps, but that is allowed. So, stand off please, and let me have a go at the stake.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I had a few routine matters to deal with during business hours today. The usual. If you c-c-could let me in—” Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

Misbehavior that my cousins would have been punished for, I was given a warning and let off. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Raising his voice and bullying his way forward, Bobby replied: “No, I won’t let you!“ Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, what would you do? Set there and let him pinch you?” The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

She would not let them see her grief. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

But Luis didn’t say anything about his knee ’cause it wasn’t looking too bad, and he was afraid that our mama wouldn’t let him go along to pick anymore. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

The wind god Favonius had warned him in Croatia: If you let your anger rule you... yourfate will be even sadder than mine. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

He saved Peeta and let Mags die and I don’t know why. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Momma is rubbing coconut oil into my hair and combing out the tangles, and let me tell you, it is one good feeling having your scalp rubbed. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Later she said it was three kicks for three murders, and told of Lovey, Caesar, and Jasper to let them live briefly again in her words. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

Then the King set him down again and said, "Stand here together, boys, and let all the court see you. Hold up your heads. Now, gentlemen, look on them both. Has any man any doubts?" The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z

Kneeling beside her, I held the hot blade to her wound and pierced it, letting all the pain flow out. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Years later, Grandma told me that she thought it was because I was afraid to trust the situation, because we’d lived with them before and then they’d let us go. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

I could see him whenever the door opened to let someone out. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Come on in here and let me show you a thing or two,” she says. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know why they don’t let children come. Not enough room, I guess. They should enlarge the Releasing Room.” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

She let out a wordless scream that shattered through the frozen wind as she scrambled to her feet. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

It seemed easier to let them think I was stupid, so long as I knew I wasn’t. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I let go of her hand reluctantly and reply. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

Please... please... dont let me forget how to reed and rite... Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Just let me have a tiny catnap,” she said. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

“Nah, I’m good,” I said, leaning back on my elbows, letting my head go against the wooden headboard. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

“Let us pray, and let us mean what we say.” Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Okay, Sonny, let’s go over this one more time. Don’t blow yourself up. Got it?” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

He looks at me and the pig’s head and tells Mam it’s a disgraceful thing to let a boy carry an object like that through the streets of Limerick. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

And “liberalism” means “Let’s keep the knee-grov/s in their place—but tell them we’ll treat them a little better, let’s fool them more, with more promises.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Love," Yo enunciates, letting the full force of the word loose in her mouth. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

For those of us who made it home, let us always remember. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Shad says that some folks took that news real hard; it kind of let the wind out of their sails all of a sudden.” Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

He lets the others fall to the ground and then starts taping, ripping off the masking tape with his teeth. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z

We have a subdued lunch, and I wonder if Tats and I will end up muted like Sandra by the time school lets out next week. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

‘Throw it in the air on a breezy day and let it do its work!’ said Pippin. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

Aurelia clung to the collar with both small hands, terrified to let go. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

I let my head fall to the side, and the cloth falls from it. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

Annabeth and I stood there for like five minutes, staring at Rachel, but if she noticed us she didn’t let on. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

The captain was taken with the beauty of the metaphor, and let his silence imply surrender. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

The only help for my condition, then as now, is that I refused to let go of what I loved. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We don’t even know where we are, let alone why. It’s worse than rolling downhill in the dark.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

Two feet over the water, a crab lets go. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

Frau Kleist claimed everything I did was wrong but she was all too happy to let me clean, cook, and preserve for her. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

She let him take it, and he wiggled it around in the lock for a few seconds. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

I don’t doubt a minute but he let thet bull out and sicked him on me.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

My brother, the prodigal athlete genius girl magnet, will return to school from...let's say baseball camp...in a couple of days. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“Okay, wait, stalking? I texted you like three times. You didn’t get back to me, so I let it go.” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

At that moment Fang looked like he could barely slide off the couch let alone come up with some convoluted lie to amuse a friend. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

I shut off my computer and flopped across my bed, letting my head fall backward so that the blood rushed to my brain. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

She tore off her shoes and waited until the next wave surged over them, then dove with it, letting its force carry her forward. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

She even let Harry and me skip our piano lessons for two weeks. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

He couldn’t even find the back wall, let alone any secret door. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

I let the curtain fall and duck away from the window. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

He bit one, swallowed it right away without even seeming to chew it, and let out a full-throated belch. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Somehow, they had to let the world know what was really going on here. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

Light from I don’t know where played in her eyes, little jewels glinting to let me know they were there. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

However, if I tried to buy clothes looking the way I did now, I might not even be let into the store. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

She wouldn’t even let me milk that day. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

“Now let’s see where these little rascals have their den.’ The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

She opens the door just enough to let them through, and Alex hauls Henry into the Red Room with him. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

While the grown-ups sit at the table, telling jokes and laughing, I go back to the baby’s room to spy on Rosa, listening to her breathe and let out little sighs as she dreams. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

However, she now kept her book shut and didn't let Bo out of her sight. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

I want to rest my head on the ground and let that be the end of it. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

They might think I was acting like Booker T. Washington; let them. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Fine, fine, let us carry on, please. What do those who signed the petition find so offensive?” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Steve had let it go this morning, but he wouldn't keep letting it go. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

The other mother had no intention of letting her go or of keeping her word. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z

If we let these tragedies become growth experiences, if we learn from them, then we have in some way triumphed over the fear and anger and sorrow that death brings. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as they were out of sight, she poured the water she had fetched into a large calabash, letting it stand beside the house. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

“We need to get the lay of the land before we let you go off by yourself,” her dad said. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

“This is our only home. Please let us stay. We’ll get you the money somehow.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lupin let go of Black and turned to her. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

‘Then let us start as soon as it is light tomorrow, if we can,’ said Boromir. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Not when he finally found a high school, his fourth, that let him graduate instead of kicking him out for drinking and fighting and chronic truancy. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“That’s right, May. Let all that misery slide right off you. Just let it go.” The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I pull my ponytail loose to let my curls breathe. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

And the feeling that he had let loose a wild, hard rhythm in him that wouldn’t stop. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

He also wasn’t supposed to let me, a nonentity on loan from JV, fill in for him. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

“I probably knew, but in prison, you can’t let yourself know what you know.” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I tell him we’re all hungry and he lets out a crazy laugh. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

Her house was even worse, filled with expensive old things you could never touch, like a clock she wouldn’t even let the cleaning lady dust. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

Even though something inside wasn’t letting me hear his words, what he was saying danced ’round in his eyes. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

“There isn’t. Lem Harvey’s born to trouble. He did pretty well while he was drilling the men; that let him work off part of his meanness. Now—heaven help us!” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

He let the material flow over his hands, smoother than silk, light as air! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

"Oh, let's not talk about it. There were some funny things, though. Do give me a cigarette." The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

“Yes, Miss Kate, I sure will let it alone. I don’t feel good.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

As I seem to be going through a period of reflection at the moment and letting my mind range over anything and everything, my thoughts have naturally turned to Father and Mother’s marriage. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

For evil in the open is but evil from within that has been let out. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

She carried her into the bathroom to change her, and I heard the baby let out a real loud cry, then go quiet. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

"I should let the king find ye and do what he likes with ye! Ye and your dog!" The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

He let go of the monkey and shut the door. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He already had his back to the wall and his hands were on his hips because the burning knots in his armpits would not let him lower them. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

Papa hadn’t practiced his driving but for a few minutes before church let out, so he wasn’t all that sure he could remember where the foot brake was or how much gas to feed. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

I was just going to let her go. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Why, it looks as if our fire-eater would rather let someone else light the fire today,” he mocked. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

TJ always asked Mrs. Bronson, the choir director, to let him sing solos even though his voice was all over the place. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

But she had the weirdest sensation you weren’t supposed to take them, let alone eat them. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

He remembered how once, as a youth, he had compelled his father to let him go and join the ascetics, how he had taken leave of him, how he had gone and never returned. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m sorry, Hazel. If you can forgive me, please—know that it was only because I loved you. She promised to let you live if—” “If you sacrifice yourself,” Hazel said, realizing the truth. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

She took a deep breath and let the words come out in a cocoa-fueled rush. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

When he wrote & told me he was behind bars, I told him let that be a lesson—that I was glad that it happened that way when it could have been worse. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

Papi and everyone watch me and then they let out a gasp like they’ve all come up for air at the same time. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

“They let the girls in,” she wrote in her diary that night. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Rose glared back at her and let out one big laugh. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

I estimate the lead time on the hoverplanes and let my arrow fly. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

"It would be a crime to drink this rich a wine without letting it breathe." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“The guy following us is a total doofus. As soon as you can ditch him, let us out, then keep on going to the bridge.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

He begged his mother to let him play, but Beatrice wasn’t going to let anything bad happen to her son. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

“Stuck at the bottom of the pond, only this time the mud wasn’t letting go.” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

My Carissimi and me, letting a new life open out before us. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

I said, “We shouldn’t do that,” because they had school, plus they didn’t let kids come inside the hospital and I couldn’t drag seven kids up there. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

The cop let his eyes rest on Sissy’s well-shaped bust which was not spoiled any by the tight waists that she liked to wear. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

But my father let me walk only a little way before he asked that I stop. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

Sometimes I just want to let my tongue speak the way it pleases, let it be untamed and not bound by rules. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

She walked on puddles like they were Persian carpets, and when a clap of thunder boomed around us, she looked up at the drowned sky, opened her mouth, and let the rain fall in. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I walk to school and let the crowd push me along to my first-period class. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

I almost passed him but with another cry he let me know where he was. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

If a person wants to switch her gender, they let her. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Sanders pulled on his rucksack, closed his eyes for a moment, and let out a short, throat-clearing sigh. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Manolo was upset at his mother for letting us come alone. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“But,” 1 said, “in the old days the Austrians were always whipped in the quadrilateral around Verona. They let them come down onto the plain and whipped them there.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

It was the only chance, the only slender hope left to them, and he was going to cling to it until forced to let go. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

But if Hank noticed, he didn’t let on. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

“It lets you check the contents without having to undo the zipper.” A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

I let her out was the first rational thought I had. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

So she nodded and let Demyan take her hand and lead her home. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

The coach said to us, “You stand here by me, all of you. And stand up straight. Don’t let some fool make you bow your head.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

She turned the spigot on, letting water break up the tight knots of Kentucky Wonders and float them to the top of the bowl. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

It’s hard to storm and shuffle at the same time, let me tell you. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

That’s what he liked to say, before he sat at the funeral and let all the water in his body and in the air and on the planet pour out of him. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

The rebels let the Capitol broadcast run on uninterrupted. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

And because the sisters were either carrying the boys or letting them walk, their pace was slow. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

When she let him go, Sucker tucked his tail and walked slowly down the street. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

“Thank you. Just put them into a pile and let me know if there’s anything you think needs my immediate attention.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pollard was sure that if Woolf let War Admiral challenge him, Seabiscuit would run faster and try harder than if Woolf tried to hold the lead alone. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Why do we let them stay in that warren?” cried Silver. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

He let go, and Pia stumbled back but didn't fall. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

And who let me read my stories to her and let me start from the beginning whenever I added a new part so she could get the full flavor. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

I suppose I should have had a better idea of what I was letting myself in for. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Enrique rarely lets himself admit fear, but he is scared that his car might tip. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

He hung his head slowly, slowly so as not to let them know that he was trying to dodge them. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

It’s really gross the way Timmy lets loose with flying gobs of spit. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Don’t worry,” Phil says as we walk to his car, “I won’t let anything happen to you. Besides, the water’s not very deep.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

He pulls the square of silk upward, letting the contents, a solitary gold ring, roll out onto the table. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

“Then let’s head for the hills and hope for the best.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Around him soft bright moss curled up the yellow birches, lichens roughened the rocks, and crushed needles let go their piney scent. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“Urn, I just wanted to let you know that I’m going to Seattle for the day a week from Saturday ... if that’s okay?” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

I gradually adjust to life on the farm and let go of my dream of returning home. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Eventually, he just sat down and let Lindsey throw people his way. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

My breathing hitches a little, but that voice in my head that begs me not to let him touch me is nothing more than a murmur. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

“We raised Neah Bay an hour ago. We figure the snow isn’t going to let up until tomorrow afternoon.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

“Then let me see her,” the Count went on—“perhaps she will be quicker with her answers than her parents.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

I could not let his remarks go unchallenged. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

And at important parts, she stops and lets the king fill in the story so he feels good. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

I glance around cautiously and let myself in. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

“All right. Next let’s try this. Can you imagine another world?” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

The sellers had already moved on, the house was empty, so I had to be there to let him in. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

It feels like everything in me is coming out, and all I can do is let it. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

I let him lead me out of the room. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

He looks at me generously and says, “Now why on earth would I let you do that?” I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

He saw all this without moving his head, letting his eyes slide back and forth. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We won’t let him take you away by force. But of course, if you decide you want to leave, that’s up to you.” The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“He was beginning to let me get close. I don’t know what he’s so afraid of.” Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

They are loud, screeching, so painful to listen to that I can barely think, let alone move. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

He almost didn’t let him on the ship. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Alby, talk to us,” Newt pressed, not willing to let it drop. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Then I let the stories live inside my head, again and again until the real world fades back into cricket lullabies and my own dreams. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z

When he didn’t let go, I kicked him on the shin. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

I thought he was about to jump across the table to get to me, but he let his words do the job. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

“Don’t let the shallowness fool you,” Moody had told Pearl. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

The words have strung themselves together into rhymes and into a flow, and I let it all come tumbling out. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“Well, write to me, or get your mother to write, and I’ll let you know what I can. But you must understand, I can’t do very much over the phone.” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s a pity God ever let Miss Love out of Baltimore. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

He let his cheek fall to the floor and lay panting for a long time, saying nothing. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z

That was just like my mother to let me have a drum and then forbid me to drum it, ba-bam, ba-bam, in any significantly inspired way. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

Once we knew who the thieves were, we let Mouschi sleep in the attic and never saw our uninvited guests again...at least not at night. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

We sat down, and she told me again how happy she was that they were letting him out. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Come back next week, and let’s talk about school. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The blue knight let his broken shield drop to the ground to free his left arm, and then the Knight of Flowers was on him. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

She might let the mistress talk her into staying or lose her nerve if she didn’t set out at once. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

She didn't even say maybe or let me think about it. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

Though the queen had let the Astapori starve outside her walls to keep the bloody flux from spreading, it was spreading nonetheless. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I let it guide me around a corner. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

“People were crying. I heard someone yell, ‘Don’t let me die here!’ Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

The robot tried to shake free, but the bears would not let go of their prey, not this time. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

So the woman let them in and stood back, with her squirrel daemon perched silent on the wooden dock. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

Nobody has their eye on that all-important diploma, let me tell you. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

She’s not even sure the staff here would let her pay. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

Love Jo all your days, if you choose, but don’t let it spoil you, for it’s wicked to throw away so many good gifts because you can’t have the one you want. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We haven’t seen him for a few days. I hope he’s all right. I’m sure Mrs. Taphouse would let us know if he was poorly.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

His mom wanted him to take a nap, but he kept shaking his head no when she suggested it, so we just let him sit there half asleep in the chair for a while. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

She squeezed my hand tight before letting go. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

The water here was only a little over my waist, and I let myself down over the reef. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

They let me drink a little, but not too much. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I have to let go of her hand as the food appears, but I don't want to. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

He lets his hand hover over his heart for a moment before sitting back in his chair. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

They were talking about letting us have our own class. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Well,” said his grandpa, “let me show you what he looked like. Let’s go to the creek.” In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z

She let her mind wander back over her stay at Grand Isle, and she tried to discover wherein this summer had been different from any and every other summer of her life. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z

I felt like lying down and going to sleep, but Roberto and Papá did not let me. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

I prided myself on never letting remarks made by patients or their families surprise me. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mena opened the door, hopped out, kissed my cheek, and folded her seat forward to let me in. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

It’s like all of a sudden he let go a million moths all over the dusty furniture and swan-neck shadows and in our bones. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pippin suddenly felt that he could not bear it any longer, and without warning let out a shout. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

“I'm trying to tell you why that big girl with the shoe was hitting me on the head that day. But you just won’t let me.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Maybe it was to let the Reds know that he had received their note. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

There’s no way I’m going to let him into our rooms. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

For the second time today I’m letting go of the details. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

I let Johnny get halfway across the roof before I jumped, my legs together and slightly bent. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

“We’re only here for a few minutes. We just couldn’t let you be alone on your birthday.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

“I owe that much to his sister. I ... let them both down. I’m not going to let that poor kid suffer any more.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

We raised our children and reared our crops; we let infants grow, and property develop. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Yes, dammit, they gotta! Me, I don't let 'em get away with nothing. If they going to be brothers let 'em be brothers! Oh, but I'm fair," he said, his face suddenly self-righteous. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

He lets Henry push him backward on the bed and kiss him until his mind is blissfully blank, lets Henry undress him carefully. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

He let go of the belt and it fell in the roadway with the gear hanging from it. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

I did not know anyone—besides the human resources manager at my father's work—who had one car, let alone three. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

“Now, let’s go build up your strength for these hikes. And before you know it, we’ll have you back in ballet school.” The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

I arrived late, but Miles had already finished the lab by himself and, by some miracle, agreed to let me copy his results. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

I’ll just let matters take their course and concentrate on studying and hope that everything will be all right in the end. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

He said at last, “You have never let her go.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Why didn’t you let us know afterward?” asked Jo, in a quieter tone, when they had sat quite still a minute. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

Liam looked like he was about to say something, but instead, he let out a frustrated grunt, spun on his heel, and started toward the nearby trees, in the exact opposite direction Chubs had taken. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

I took the ball out of the glove, held it in my right hand, and turned around for a moment to look out at the field and let the pain in my wrist subside. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

He listened to every word Dove absent-mindedly let fall about what he had heard or seen. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Archer let the knife fall, from his fingers and felt the men around him breathe sighs of relief. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

It would take my line, but when I got its head above water, it would eye me with those cold ancient eyes and let go. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

I could live in this moment forever, let time fade away until we wake on the other side of this madness. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

Annabeth didn’t give in to despair easily, but as they walked, she wiped tears from her eyes, trying not to let Percy see. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

He opened the door to let himself out of the crypt, walked back up the gentle slope to the path without looking back. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

“Harry, let’s go and get it before he does!” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

I let the comment pass; thus became implicated in the strange reform movement that followed. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

It is only math, the dullest bore in the entire world, and he only lets her teach the very littlest kids anyway. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had meant to fill that wide crack with thick mud and let it dry and harden. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Jesus bids us shine With a pure, clear light, Like a little candle Burning in the night: In this world is darkness; So let us shine, You in your small comer, And I in mine. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

If one confesses and the other doesn’t, the one who confesses will be rewarded by being let go, while the other one will get a five-year term. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I don't know anything any more,” he said, and let a sleep-lozenge dissolve on his tongue. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We decided, let’s go for broke. Let’s produce five full shows — one hour each — before we go to air and we’ll see what we’ve got.” The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“By the way, your friend Tatyana called a minute before you got up,” Muhammad finally lets me know. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

All my fear lets loose...all my hurt...even anger that Mama Ya-Ya is dead. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z

In what sort of hell had the train let her off? The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

"He's not die man his brother was either. Robert never let a little thing like a river stop him." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

When she had enough momentum, she let go. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

What kind of warden lets a child slip through his fingers? A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

I always sat at the bow, dangling my feet over the side, letting the water tickle my toes as we sped through the intracoastal toward the deep sea. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

“You let me think she was lost in the desert.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Of course, Viper never let his wicked side show in front of Gran. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

At the top of the arc I let go and fell straight against the giant’s face—landing with both feet on his already damaged eye. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Before we turn to the evidence from archaeology, let us consider the evidence of Japanese origins from biology, linguistics, early portraits, and recorded history. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

A touring Shakespeare company had let Loma try out after their performance in Cold Sassy’s brush arbor and then asked her to join the troupe. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

“Well, laddie, let’s see what you’re made of,” said Tam Lin, scooping up Matt in one beefy arm and slinging him over his shoulder. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

After the rain let up, he pulled on some clothes and went into the slanted red barn to see the swallows. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

Momma lets go of my hands and tells me to go take my bath. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

That includes the occasional breather to let the drill cool off. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Eugenia, please let’s don’t make this any harder than it is.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

When the nets got tangled, some lazy fishermen would just cut them loose and let the trapped animals die. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

“You don’t know the meaning of the word ‘liberating’ until you’ve done that, stood in a roomful of targets, let the bullets fly, free of guilt and remorse, knowing you are virtuous, good, and decent. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Yeah,” she said, “I went to Abuela’s house and watched TV with her, but she was coughing a lot, so I just let her rest. Then I went with my dad to the store.” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

She doesn’t let me go, not until everyone comes in. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Robin could see the iron wheel under the window which turned like a windlass to let out the rope. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

“No, let it grow a little longer and I could cut mine and we’d be just alike only one of us blonde and one of us dark.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

“Chased away with the rest, chased away into the street. They would not even let her take her coat.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

They would much rather play, and if you have their interests at heart, you will let them learn while they play; they will find that what they have mastered is child’s play. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z

“Gee, let’s get this changed,” the boy said. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not like a carpet or that fancy rug Mom didn’t let anyone step on. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

“This is so awesome, Melody,” she says softly, and I let her touch the shimmery keys. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

“Let’s get started, shall we? I am eager to continue getting to know you, so let’s begin class today with the six-word memoir introduction.” Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

I knew my mother was grown but I couldn’t let her go into the night, walking up the road like she was on the west side of Oakland. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

R.C. moved aside to let me pass but put a hand on my shoulder to stop me. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

“And since I took that charge, King agreed to let me out. It made those three years worth it.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Janie spread herself between him and the wind and he closed his eyes and let the tiredness seep out of his limbs. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

“But if we’re staying, let’s find what we can in there. There’s food. Plenty of other stuff. We’ll camp on the island and bring her over tomorrow.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

They let me be, and next day I could go out with my squad, though I felt shaky. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

All the time she held on to Ida's hand as if she would never let it go. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

He clutched it in both hands, and drank from it deeply, then let the rest cascade over his head and body. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

Leanne Washington had decided not to let Big Dub’s mistakes define her. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“They don’t even let you in without papers,” I said. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

Watching the fire, I let the sweet cool of it soak into my lips. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

But worship was not on the docket that night, let me tell you. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

She let out a laugh, and then she put her hand over her mouth, like she was angry at herself for forgetting her sadness. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

He let Matt do dangerous things on their expeditions and go off by himself to explore. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He let her scold, shake her wattles at him. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Now let me give it back to you.” The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

“Knowing Toadflax, I’m surprised he didn’t knock you over first and ask questions afterward. All the same, let’s wait a little longer. Blackberry ought to be here soon.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Fathers were real important to the Quapaw, so if yours died, you had to get another one. Instead of letting the grownups decide, they let the kids choose.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

She raised her dripping face from the basin and let her mouth fall open. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

“I put in all the words and one by one they appeared on the screen; then something beeped and they’d disappear. But it won’t let me type in the last word. Nothing’s happening!” The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

It’s the first time I’ve even let myself think about it...which might be dangerous. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

“Will you really let me sew some stitches?” asked Prudence, watching her with shining eyes. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

She seems like the type who would actually wear her retainer at night instead of letting it collect dust on some bathroom shelf. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

I am unable to get the scream out of my throat; my heart pounds; my eyes plead with him to let me go. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Beatrice let go of the bag and braced for a blow that never came. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

“You were right not to let him out, technically, but this guy’s a bug,” he said. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

‘You have to let them do this, Percy. It’s like Annabeth’s quest in Rome. Or Hazel at the Doors of Death. This part can only be them.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Sonny takes in a long, deep breath and lets it out. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

When he let himself imagine her feelings this morning, his brain twisted away, as his body might from a lighted brand thrust into his face. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

Momma won’t let me use the computer for any social media. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

He let silence settle in our bones, then waved his hands to some soldiers who brought before us two bodies—a man and a young boy who had lived in the village. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

“I made a program—that’s a set of instructions—to let the Shadows talk to me through the computer. They told me what to do. They said they were angels, and—well...” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

He looked down at the ground and let his breath out slowly. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

She used to let me lick the spoon, but my finger? The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“So let us go and ask her,” she said. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

The last thing I remembered was the young girl throwing a fit because the mother refused to let her get breast implants for the party. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“All right, all right,” he said roughly, “let’s get started.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

I let it keep burning my lungs because I wanted to distract myself from the pain in my heart. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

“If they do, I’m sure they all come down with pneumonia. Now let’s see: What’ll we have for supper?” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

It made her feel cross that a girl couldn’t explore by herself, too, but Mother and Daddy would never let her. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

But as scared as I am to hold on, I’m even more scared to let go. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

Her manner was more winning than she had cared to let it be to me before, and I thought I saw Miss Havisham’s influence in the change. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

I want nothing more than to rush in to let the house’s warmth wrap around my cold body. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

She had begged Patty to let her leave the dog there for a week; she’d given dog food and money to one of Patty’s teenage sons to care for poor Mekay. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

He opens his mouth as wide as it will go and lets out the loudest sound he’s ever made. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

But the window was closing, let’s face it, we were going to be blown out of the water by the boys in Iraq if we didn’t act fast. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

We sat beneath them, on the bank of the stream and let our feet hang in the bright, swift waters. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z

The electric melody built up in my fingertips, and when I couldn’t hold it in any longer, I let out a whisper. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

“I told Dad, too. I thought if he found out later he might not let me live with him.” Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

“It’s my fault for letting you in at all, but I thought you couldn’t do much harm.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

Nancy stood well back from the cages and took shallow breaths, not wanting to let the smell of monkey get too deep into her lungs. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

For a minute, I let myself feel how tired I am. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

Malfoy let out a terrible scream and bolted — so did Fang. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

Not that he's letting on he doesn't feel good, he's acting just as wise and smart-mouthed as ever. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z

Lou waits in the aisle for me and steps back to let me go first. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Well, rather than hearing stories about me from your parents, or even your abuela, I wanted to let you discover for yourself who your abuelo was. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

But she let him put his arm around her back. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

But as soon as they let me go I was back on top of him. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

"Just trying to let it all sink in." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

He loved Mark and Linda too much to let them adopt him, so if the decision was his to make, Joaquin would make it. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

And if he could hold that image of the deer in his mind long enough, his stomach might shiver less and let him sleep for a while. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

Keira lets out a long breath and leans back in her chair. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Especially when he was being shy and letting his head hang forward. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

“So let’s initiate her,” the Bomb says, walking up to me. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

He spluttered out, “Why...I...I demand you let me go ’bout doing my legal duty! The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

That was my father not letting himself get started. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

When they were alone Tea Cake wanted to put his head in Janie’s lap and tell her how he felt and let her mama him in her sweet way. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

“Ma’am, let us do our job. We told you not to follow. Max, get her out of here!” Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“By the time school lets out maybe we’ll have enough for the train. Third class.” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Now, would you like me to open the blinds and let the good Lord’s sun shine in on you, or would you rather sit here in pitch darkness all day long?” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

“Prince Henry is a biscuit,” Nora says, “let him sop you up.” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Sticky, however, had grown confused in his fright and would not let go of Milligan’s jacket. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Instantly he cried, “I choose to take your place, Father. That is the only thing I want. Just for a day, a single day, let me have your car to drive.” Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Once, when it was snowing. She let me warm up by her stove.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Honey,” their mother was saying, “don’t you let your old mother die without you look her in the eye and tell her she going to see you in glory. You hear me, boy?” Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

Stella looked up in surprise when Helen added, “I bet Mary let Joseph know that she wasn’t very happy about that either!” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“He hates to see you go. But don’t let it get to you. Be patient with him like you’ve always been.” Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

They looked at me as though I were totally nuts, then they let go of the door. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She might be the person who taught me not to let people in, and the thought of letting her in seems impossible, but I take it. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

But dont let that make you think we are not sharp. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Sometimes your magic will take over for you if you let it,” says Dylan. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

From the way he was holding me I knew he’d never let me go or let anything bad ever happen to me. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Stay strong, bro. You always was the strongest of us. Don't let them get you. You hear me?" How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

He couldn’t because he knew they would never let him hold her hand again. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Just as he was turning away, I loosened my braid and let the first folded note fall on the floor. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I might have believed that before I met you. Now let’s get out of here before I do something really stupid,” he growled. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

"If I let you skip school this afternoon and go for a little walk, will you cut out the crazy stuff? Will you go back to school tomorrow like a good girl?" The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

He held the shovel low and let it drop back behind him a little so that he could get some good momentum. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

He sat heavily on the box and let down the barrier of the box stall. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z

Outside, the rain seemed to let up a bit, then came down harder. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

I think he found a way to never let the sadness in. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Joaquin froze when she touched him, but Birdie didn’t let go. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Maybe I could threaten to join if they didn’t let her in. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

After a while she pulled them out with tongs to let them steam dry on a table. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

My sister and I practiced our howling and barking so we would be able to talk to our dogs if our mother ever let us get any. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Then we will let the peaches cool and repeat the process five times over two days. It's something that takes patience.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

He steps out of the entrance and lets the door shut behind him. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

But Mr. Rice had let it get around that his heart was given to a lady from Baltimore. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

She lets out a sigh that means life is hardly worth living under such conditions. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Then Gaines lets go, moving back into his anguished solitude, on the headset once again to Belew in the press box trying to crack the Marshall defense for the go-ahead score. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

He wondered that God could let such a thing be. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

So he let Merry sink gently down on to the pavement in a patch of sunlight, and then he sat down beside him, laying Merry’s head in his lap. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

They ran up and down the bank steering her away from the water and letting her ride on their backs. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

That’s why guidelines on how to avoid legalese and other turbid professional styles call for using first- and second-person pronouns, inverting passives into actives, and letting verbs be verbs rather than zombie nouns. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

She flailed her arms and legs until Dussel finally let go of his probe and...it remained stuck in Mrs. van D.’s tooth. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

Felix dropped Freebie's leash and let him run around the room. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

As you can imagine, convincing my parents to let me spend part of my summer on a tiny island off the coast of Wales was no easy task. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

“If that was Grog the boys took for Seabiscuit the other morning then let me caution you thus,” wrote the turf reporter known as Jolly Roger, who wrote for the San Francisco Chronicle. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

She lets go, you get into the car, she says bye, you close the door. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

“We need to calm down and discuss this. But first let’s take a break. We’ll be in the living room.” Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

He must not let his Messengers use it—he did like his secrets, didn’t he? The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

“But there’s another difference between you and her. You see . . . Kelly believes in women’s rights so much that she would never let a guy hit her. I guess I can’t say that about you.” The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

Before the noon break of the next day, a flying shuttle had grazed the girl’s shoulder, and she had let the shuttle run out of weft, ruining several inches of cloth. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

My father wouldn’t let me go—but he went. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z

I was only now realizing it, only just letting myself think it. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

Miss Duncan cleared her throat, and Miss Preston let out a sigh. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

I closed my eyes and let my mind fall open, like a book. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

To prove it, he used a trick he had devised to discover whether his children were listening when they begged him to read to them and would not let him stop. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

My throat is tight with tears, but I will not let them fall. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

It’s Labor Day weekend, but don’t let that stop you. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

She let out a sharp whoosh of breath, stood, and stretched. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

I've looked into this carefully, Stevens, and I'm letting you know my conclusion.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

This let me know he was, as Blanca had told me, an adult. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

“We cannot sit back and let it happen, mba. Where else have you heard of such a thing as a sole administrator in a university?” Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Darling, your secretary should not let any of these bank marketing girls come into your office!” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

His face showed a tender pleading for the person inside to open the door and let him in. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Hadn’t he shown me, time and time again, that he was willing to be my friend if I was willing to let him? The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

He let go of an oar and reached his crooked hand up to the iron ring set in the post at the corner of the jetty. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

Cardan must have been mocking him for letting me under his guard. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

And then, as I am watching, she tilts to one side, lets go of the steed’s mane, and lets herself fall. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

And ‘Return 8PM Wed’ lets him know I’m bringing you home by eight tonight” I said, “What are all of those ‘stops,’ sir?” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

“All right, let’s say, for the sake of argument, we accept this protection. I still don’t see why we can’t have that Kingsley bloke.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

What if she thought it was me who locked her out, or me who didn’t let her in? Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

I still washed our clothes at the Laundromat, but I carried them home sopping wet and laid them all over the kitchen counters and the floor to let them dry. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

The Roths always let each of the kids light a candle on the menorah, and when it’s my turn, I say a prayer in my head for Grams and Grandpa and Mango. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

He didn’t think twice before grabbing it and letting Rashid haul him up. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

She pats the top of my head, letting me know she’s done, and then she gives me a kiss and tells me to get into bed. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

A passing dog lets out a small yelp and tugs his leash in our direction. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

From the back of the class-room Miss Honey cried out, "Miss Trunchbull! Don't! Please let him go! His ears might come off!" Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z

One day someone was going to let the secret out. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

High John let go of me and made a disgusted noise in his throat. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

“I be sore afraid to open that sack, but I can’t just let you be.” The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Jared: My brothers, let us raise our Perrier bottles to EQUALITY! Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

“Dude. Come on. We have the chance to tease Travis about a girl and you’re just letting it fly free like a dove.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

At first, thrilled by his interest, graced by his intelligence, she let him read her blog posts before she put them up. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

“I can’t believe you let all those people touch you. I kept expecting you to make a break for the door.” Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

I would not let him knock me over. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

I let her give me a big hug, and I felt better. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

He considered waking up Boots, his two-year-old sister, just for a little distraction, but he let her sleep. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Acheson’s position was harassed enough without giving McCarthy the opportunity to announce that our government let radicals protected by U.S. passports set back the American way of life. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

“Very well, let this be a warning to you. To all of you. From this moment on there will be no talking, period. Now then, are there any questions?” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Tag had let us keep it when we had explained its real purpose. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Koffi focused on those words now, letting them echo in her head. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

He opens his arms like he and Daniel did on Saturday, lets the fresh air rush along him. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I don’t let myself say to him what I’d like to, that he probably deserved whatever she did, but he’s just too pathetic-looking. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

When his student says, “But you liked it the last time,” the classroom lets out a collective “oooh,” and someone makes a catlike screech. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

I had let it get away from me, had been unable to bring in the political issues. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Father trusted my judgment enough to let my action stand. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

Never be in the bathrooms when school lets out, for example. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

As he passed the ponies one of them let fly with his heels and just caught him as he ran. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

The window shuts harder than it should, and now there’s a crack jagging down the pane, a pane so dirty it lets in almost no light at all. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

I had to make it so my mother would let them say goodbye. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

I have a checkup in every city, which was one of three conditions my mom put in place before letting me go. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

But, boy oh boy, let me tell you, they all have shoes. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“No need for that, you two. Go get ready for school and let me and the pastor talk.” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I’ll tell them everything, please don’t let it come back, Jam. Jam, are you there? Redemption? I’m sorry, y’all, I’m so, so sorry.” Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

“Thank you, Monsieur le Comte. It is a formality, but will you just let me have your name and address?” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

Israel Israel did not choose to step aside and let the workings of the city government continue as usual. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

“Just let him go,” one of the men said weakly. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z

I had no idea what Martin was going through because he never let on. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

"Come over here,” Chester commanded, indicating his chair, "and let me show you this book.” Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z

“I will help you grow a garden,” said the doe to the robot, “if you will let my family eat from it.” The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

I dug my toe into the dirt and let him pull me out. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

“Please, Pa,” the voice in his mind screams, “please help me. Don’t let them kill me.” First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

If the horse was unsound, he said, he would never let him out of his stall to work out. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Tell him he owes me for letting him go. Find out what’s going to happen to Mount Olympus and convince him to help.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

I squinched my eyes tight but let him keep on. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

She still left me even when she let me be with her while she wrote poems. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

Francie showed her dance set and Mama let loose her “Oh, my!” of astonishment. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

But if we let some of the hens brood, to increase our flock, we might get away with frying a rooster once a month or so. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured that she hadn’t read it herself, otherwise she would never have let me at it. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

“It’s only a flare gun! I haven’t got a radio. The flare lets them know we’re here, if they don’t hear us buzzing them and put the lights on for us.” Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

I was going to let him make the first move. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

You just have to let the smoke clear, and then he’ll be okay. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z

I gotta let my head find a place to put it. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

She was holding her coat lapels closed, too embarrassed to let her hostess hang it up lest , she see the lining. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dicey picked out the house, but would not let them go into it until dark. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

No surprise fire drill alarm would sound in time to rescue me from having to look at, let alone talk to, Ellis and the K. Rukia wasn’t so bad, just annoying. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

“So let’s interview another lawyer. And if they tell you the same thing, well, half of something is better than half of what we’ve got right now.” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

He pulled it out with difficulty, because it was very heavy, and, balancing it on his knee, let it fall open. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

“From now on, your teacher will let you leave the room any time you have to. You believe Aunt Sissy, don’t you?” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

But Athena had no desire now to let the suitors restrain themselves from wounding words and acts. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then I paused—just to let him know that I knew a little bit about him too. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

"All right, chief, let's have it. I gotta get back to work." The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

Pa let Mrs.’s question hang in the hot air. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

There’s no way I’ll let any of them see me cry. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

We took pictures with Marsha and some of the staff, and her daughter is in every shot because she refused to let her mother go. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

The mood I was in, I let myself be carried along. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

The warmth of the air feeds on my eyes, but I let it. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

“If I had a sports car like that,” he said, “I wouldn’t let it run off a cliff.” Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, it come up here on its own and I let him stay. I built him a pen and kept him secret and named him Shiloh.” Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

He said he could use a drink, but I told him there was no way I was losing my spot, so we stayed put and let the crowd fold in around us. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

They turned the ball over early on clumsy passes, and then let the Lightning sneak past for a pair of early shots that went wide. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

Not only had he let Hagar stab him; he had let the nightmare witch catch him and kiss him. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

He lets go of my shoulders, but I keep looking into his face. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

“I’m not! I’m just saying you shouldn’t let those little jerks get to you, that’s all.” Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

I guess you were going for the maximum pain, letting me find out by seeing you like that. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

She wants me to decide which one I want, then let the other one go eat tamarinds. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I should have stopped to help them, but I couldn’t let myself do more than see. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

Uncle Greg pushed open the screen door and let us inside. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

“She was already the boys' enemy. I just added myself to the list. What did you expect me to do, let her get away with it? She called him bald-headed, for Pete’s sake.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Some people panicked and beat on the door, yelling for the Nazis to let us out, to have mercy, to spare us. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

He lets out a small laugh and pats a hand against my back. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

“Can you not let me be? I am tired of your questions!” The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

The question that had taken root in him and would not let him rest. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

Me and Cooter had to run near a mile afore we figured we were far ’nough away to really let our laughs rip out. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

He locked the inn, and after a moment’s consideration, left the key in the door so Chronicler could let himself out if he woke early in the morning. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I ran over to help, but then he really wouldn’t let me near him. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“No. I guess it’s too late anyway. But let’s work out a plan for taking care of her. So she won’t be messed over.” Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

He let the phenomenon run its course and came to himself, exhausted, as if the experience had been strenuous and demanding. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

I let go of one handle, and the bag unraveled quickly, reaching the size of a soccer net and then doubling every second. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

“It just ain’t right. And you know me. You know I’m not gonna sit here and let them sweep this under the rug, like this is okay.” All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

I closed my eyes, but the smell wouldn’t let me forget where I was. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Erin’s watching the Sixers game with Dad, and Pop’s shirt is all wet, which lets me know that she really threw a snowball at the old man. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

The girl let out a gasp of pain. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

“Last week. We need to talk about some things—that’s for sure. But for now, let’s start with the big question.” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Imagination, of course, can open any door—turn the key and let terror walk right in. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

He let the elation swallow up his anxiety for the rest of the night. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“Please, let’s both have a piece. And you, too,” she said to Mrs. Clutter, who had come into the kitchen. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

"You shouldn't have broken that mirror. Then maybe they'd have let you stay." The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

I smile at him and lift my hand to wave him over, but he sits down next to Zeke without even glancing in my direction, so I let my hand drop. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

When I put them down, he let me go, backhanded the glass, which spilled the milk over Mom’s favorite tablecloth, and picked up his chair. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

“They won’t let any of us in since the police are here. But everyone’s talking about it. It was targeting Blacks, Jews, and Asians.” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

They turned east along it, searching for the leads that would let them through. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

It wasn't good, but I let myself be carried along toward the policeman. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

But she reached out and squeezed Lauren’s arm before letting go and heading back to sit next to Joaquin at the pool. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I followed her across the room to the kitchen where she turned the brass faucet handle with her wrist and let the water run over her hands. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

When they come, it will be on their own terms, not because I've let them know my whereabouts. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

He braced himself against the cold, then let himself outside. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Susie let out a glad cry and picked up the skin, shaking it like a coat that had been in a storage box all winter. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

And Briony could not be afraid now of Robbie; better by far to let him become the object of her detestation and disgust. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

“To let him know what he’s in for,” says the man. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

Her bus came, and she did not let go. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

If I had been in her position, I thought, I would never even have noticed the problem, let alone come up with such a quick solution. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

She wasn’t even sure she could move, let alone run. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

"Now, let me guess what you want, Allen," she said, one hand on her chin, pretending like she was thinking. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

If he was honest and sensible and really meant to return the suit, and would have returned it, then maybe Mr. Loomis should have let him borrow it. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

“I bet I can convince my dad to let us use his car.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

“Fair warning: don’t let her talk you into playing chess.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Since I did not understand Miss Scalapino when she explained the art lessons, she let me do whatever I wanted. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

It was the main passage to the upper floors, and I would need to let through all the officers who had to pass, then lock it back up. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Because I don't let myself feel that way anymore. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“Well, let me make clear what you evidently can’t see: you have that reputation. So, have you ever killed a man?” Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I can think of students currently enrolled in the Arcanum who would be hard pressed to complete a double binding, let alone draw enough heat to ‘blister a man’s foot to the knee.’ The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I felt kind of dumb because she had just said the same thing, but she let it go and asked if I wanted some milk. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She doesn't play at once, just lets her hands rest on the keys. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

She wouldn't let me stop for meals or to rest. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

“Anyway, they might not let us keep him.” A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z

Tayo knelt on the edge of the pool and let the dampness soak into the knees of his jeans. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

I slide down into the water, letting it block out the sounds around me. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

He needed to let Jason and Piper and the others know he was okay. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

‘Well, I wish Frodo would “screw himself up” and come back, and let us get it over,’ said Pippin. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Then Madrina lets out her usual deep, booming laugh, and the whole apartment seems to shake. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

I would not let his criticism stir up my anger, nor would I be falsely meek. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

We watch the screen and I do not let my mind wander. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Lady Seymour made sure I ct a proper meal three times a day and let me sleep in the tiny attic bedchamber on the bed where I laid after my time in the stocks. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Believe me, I don’t let it go that easily. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

Papa took Aunt Carrie home after dinner, then let me drive Pink and them around the block by myself. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

The money given us by the parish was not enough to keep one child properly clothed and fed, let alone six or seven. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

The craftmen’s workshops had glass roofs to let the sky in, while the painters survived in dark hovels that were a paradise of misery and grandeur. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Maybe Ariana would even let me film my audition video in the shop’s kitchen. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

“Now stand back and let me show you how to call,” Grandma said, moving to the front of the table. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

I could not let myself be overcome by fears. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

So then she’d say, “Well, if that’s the case, come on over and let’s see what else we can find for you.” Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Come,” Mama said, "let’s go back to the wagon. Billy wants to be alone with his dogs for a while.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once my hands got steady enough, she even let me help pour the sweet, flowery perfume into little clear glass bottles that Mama would sell at her stall the next day. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Lady Whent had held the castle as bannerman to House Tully, but she'd used only the lower thirds of two of the five towers, and let the rest go to ruin. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Newt waited a full minute before he slowly let go of Alby’s hands. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“Why don’t you sit down and let me fix you some tea?” he said. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

To see why so many of us slip up, let’s look at two similar examples: 1. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

The old couple next door seem to share her dread: they always forget and say “Léopoldville,” then cover their mouths with their hands as if they’ve let slip a treason. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then she filled her rice bowl halfway with water and let the bamboo float in it. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

The metal beast let out another earsplitting shriek, followed by hollow, booming laughter. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

“Well, you got to do more than that, boy, because I paid thirty-five dollars for that dog, and I want forty to let him go.” Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

In blind fear I let the stick fly, feeling it crack against a boy’s skull. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was grateful for the rest, and, clasping his knees, he let his head fall forward, while comfort poured all through him with the relaxation of his body. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

Yossarian was moved very deeply by the absolute simplicity of this clause of Catch-22 and let out a respectful whistle. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

She followed the laughing crowd into the circle of dancers weaving their way around the crackling flames, and she let Colin spin her through unfamiliar steps, the Square a blur of color in her eyes. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

And what Mr. Dandy might have said to that, Bod would never know, because the man let go of the headstone and tumbled slowly down into the open ghoul-gate. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

He looked back up the stairs and raised his head, letting the raindrops splash on his pale, wrinkled skin. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

She would even let me borrow more books than I was supposed to, because we both loved mythology stories. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

“My friends wouldn’t have let me date a guy like him in the first place,” I tell her. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Still, it let me know Trebon was somewhere between fifty and eighty miles to the north. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“I let her sit there for a minute because I thought she was napping.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

She held him for a few quiet moments, letting her fear dissolve beneath Robbie’s fingertips. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

Focusing hard, he let his mind flow down to the knife tip, touching, withdrawing, searching, and then he found it. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

They let Harry out to use the bathroom morning and evening. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

Her hand felt around in the dark for the bottle, and then she found it and I let go. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

In his room, Chronicler moved about restlessly, tired but too full of anxious energy to let sleep take him. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

If they built one, maybe we could chip in a few dollars and they would let us stay there. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“It’s a lot to remember. I’ll have to make it sound convincing, won’t I? What if I accidentally let something slip?” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

She has high cheekbones and long eyelashes, and when she lets her hair down at night, it hangs in waves over her shoulders. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

“Look, if you’re drawn back there again, what can you do but try to survive? You’re not going to just let them kill you.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

The mare stopped, letting them survey the stones, the willow tree dangling its fingers over the rooftops of the two small mausoleums, the dusky grove of poplars beyond. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

“And we’ll let Hand Clap be our guide,” added White Deer. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Ripe and ready," I tell Amit, and look into his face, letting him see the desire and acceptance and hope in my eyes. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

He cut out their hearts and let their blood run down into the bins of blue cornmeal. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

“No, sweetie, don’t let them do that to you. You were there for more than forty-eight hours, and that awful part lasted one hour. Don’t let them take that away from you, okay?” Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

“And 612.4 and let’s see. Representing himself to be a peace officer.” Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

Behind me, I heard Rufus say once more, “You just let him die.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Please don’t let that be what she thought it was. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

He got in and cast off, letting the tide take him out and away from the island, using the oars just enough to keep himself square to the swells. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

But let us come to Commodus, who held imperial power with great ease, having inherited it by birth, being the son of Marcus. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Don’t let me hold you up,” she kept saying. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once inside my room, I threw myself across the bed and really let myself bawl. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

He was taking his time advancing, letting me wear myself down. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Is it the ultimate act of letting go of oneself, or a cheap act of self-possession? Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

I stood under an oak tree for a while, but the rain didn’t let up. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

The house was there facing south—low and square and modem looking with rounded windows letting in all the light. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z

“Seems to me if they don’t want to be found, you should just let them be.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

“You never let me do anything. Let me have this one thing. Please!” Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

In fact, I didn’t have any friends except Amy who had a mother who let her hair out in public. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

“But Mom, listen to me. You didn’t let me finish.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

The teachers decided to let us go, even though our parents hadn’t arrived yet. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

I pulled off my shirt and my pants, let them drop to the floor. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Aunt Petunia wouldn’t have let it in the house. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

I roll my eyes and let out a long, tired sigh. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Let him be wise, or let me be blind; don’t let me, she hoped concretely, don’t let me know too surely what he thinks of me. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

“That would be nice, Travis. I like cats. We used to have a cat, but my mother wouldn’t let it come inside the house. It disappeared, and it never came back.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

When she went to he down beside the Red Calf, her legs would not let her. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

“I’m not going to let her beat me; I don’t care what happens!” Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Thanks for asking, but I don’t think there’s one thing in here that could even fit my pinky toe, let alone my whole body.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

She played it, without being told, letting it out a fraction, pulling it in two fractions, responding to the pull of the wind in the sail. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

"And since you can't wear this"—he turned his hand over and let the paper fall to the ground like awkward snowflakes—"you can't run. So take your silver shoes and have a seat." Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

And they’d breathe a sigh of relief and let him into work for the day. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

The speakers behind him let out a dreadful screech. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

She did not let on she knew she was attractive. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

“Work is slow in winter, so they let me come to see how you were.” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

“If they weren’t dangerous, then why . . . ?” I tried to understand, struggling not to let him see how seriously I was considering his ghost story. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

When they were out of sight of the village, he no longer let hers go. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

“She’s here for the same reason we all are. To have a great time,” Sean deadpanned before letting out an unapologetic burp. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

I’ve been sitting with him for two weeks now, and let’s just say he’s not the neatest eater in the world. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

But Alice was not frightened of her now as she had been in January and as she was in February, the first time she let her in. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

“A headband? I’m trembling with fear. Now, let’s be honest. I could kill you easily. Two little girls. No training, no valor. Do you really think you can get the celestial weapons?” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I’m not going to let them line me up on the edge of a pit and shoot me, I told myself. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

“I will not let this witch control him. She will not succeed. I will consult the dibia Nwafor Agbada when I return home; the man’s medicine is famous in our parts.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

The maid let out a shriek that brought a dozen people running to see who was being murdered. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z

And let’s not forget the two days of ditching school—a rotten cherry on top. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Her mouth opened wide and she let out a piercing shriek. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Over and over again, she begged, “Please, please, if you have my daughters, please let them go. Let them come home. They’re all I’ve got.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

I had to maintain the condition, for once one lets the dothe-strength lapse one is good for nothing at all. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

You should have seen the look on his face when they let him go.” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

But their dad just packed up the car with his clothes and boxes and books, then came over and hugged Lauren tight, whispering something into her hair before letting her go and embracing Maya. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I was allowed to be there, but I didn’t dare clear my throat, let alone ask her to show me what she was doing. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

He held it above the surface of the water and let it fall. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

"Don't let's ever talk about it. Please don't let's ever talk about it." The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

With a squeak of dismay he let go of the plank. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

“How can I let you go when I know...when I know...” The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

But let’s just try it and see what happens. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Pa, I will always love you. I will never let you go.” First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I think we need something closer to home. My grandmother probably won’t let me leave the country. Maybe we could collect aluminum cans and recycle them.” The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

They’d let her come to this, but not to the ball? Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

His mum had taken him to his favorite Indian restaurant and let him order as much vindaloo as he wanted. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

“I promise I’ll let you know if I need your help.” The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I’m amazed she can smile, let alone laugh. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

"Now," he said, looking at his roll sheet, "let's see what we can do with you newbies. Lu, Patina, Sunny, on the line!" Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

The secret, Joel told me, is not to let the cows take a second bite until the grass has had time to recover. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

It was Tuesday, he told me, and Michaels always let him take a shower on Tuesdays. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Let it burn, let it fan the flames of your will, your determination. The movement is bigger than one man, Steven. Martin would tell you that.” The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

I’d let things get too far and now I couldn’t just ignore him and hope he would go away. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Other girls would have pretended that they had never let another boy touch them, but not her, never her. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

“Oh, you don’t know the half of it. How would you like to babysit these spirits all day? Always ‘Please don’t let me be dead’ or ‘Please let me across for free.’ The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

“But here’s an Elder lesson for you. It turns out that the best way to teach a kid to swim is to let Joon hurl her into deep water.” Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

And Wang Lung would not willingly let him wed in the house, because of the spawn he would breed and one like him was enough. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z

I let this sound wash over me as I hold onto the bars and close my eyes. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

It had been foolish to let her go. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

She has to come downstairs in order to let him into the building; the buzzer is broken, she’d warned him when they’d made their plans. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

He let out a long breath he hadn’t realized he was holding in. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

I let my sisters rush out ahead of me just as Papi shuffles out of the back bedroom. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

“I just let us float and float and float. I was too afraid to stop at the places I passed. You wouldn’t believe some of the things...” The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

Jamie let her sniff some, then he quietly asked, “What do we do now? Go home?” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Count de Satigny did not have to work for a living, as he let everyone know. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mark and Linda would never let him back in their house now. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

“I don’t feel safe having someone take care of you who I can’t trust, so I had to let her go.” Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

He let out something that was vaguely like a chuckle, but it soon transformed into a hacking cough. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

“No. Comparative politics. You can't do just Africa in political science graduate programs in this country. You can compare Africa to Poland or Israel but focusing on Africa itself? They don't let you do that.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

He let his fingers feel along the length of chain as far as they were able, still puzzling over where Van Eck had brought him. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

“Since we can’t learn everything about the Italian Renaissance today, let’s learn everything about the Egyptian rooms. That will be our lesson instead.” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

Junior claimed his dad let him drink it at home, but not while anyone else was around, so we had no evidence to back this up. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“Two fliers are down, and we cannot awaken Perdita because the Overlander must escape! Strike him? I say we throw him into the Dead Land and let him take his chances!” shouted Luxa. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

"Just sat in the window and lit a match to them and let the little—" I gulped. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z

“If they want my blood, let them come for it,” she’d laughed. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

I was preparing to move away, to let my mother and sister say goodbye, when he coughed—a brittle, rasping hack that sounded like crepe paper being crinkled. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

“Let us out. Please let us out. I’ve a child here.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

“And Edie is never going to be a real friend to Ruby. She only let Ruby go to her stupid party so Ruby would give her dirt on you.” How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

He let me scratch his ear, but he was trembling. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

“Maybe sometime I’ll let you,” I said, feeling my eyes close. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

“I came to see you, so let’s talk mostly about you. It is my gift to you.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

Licorice Breath lets go of my arm, apparently persuaded that I’m not going to flee. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

They wouldn’t let me run water to bathe my forehead, so now I’m walking around with a giant lump over my right eye. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

I just lay there and let them convert me into a Bulldog. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

After a few minutes she let out a monumental sigh. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

One jittery kid kept wagging something back and forth in his hands—in the dimming light, Venkatesh eventually realized it was a gun—and muttering, “Let me have him, let me have him.” Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

And I let go of the bed and started walking toward that sliver of light, not sure what I’d say to you when I opened the door. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

After speaking to him once or twice and receiving no reply, Hazel thought it best to let him alone. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

I don’t remember letting out my breath until we were safely across. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was weird, but before this, I would never even have dreamed of singing in front of people, let alone a boy I had a crush on. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

As mysteriously as he’d let his visa lapse, he found he could do nothing about it. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

She took a deep breath and let it out. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

I can’t let him see that I’m scared or, at least, not how scared I am. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Poppy said, “She says you have a powerful world in there. Be strong. Keep letting it out.” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Well don’t let it get around or people will start expecting great things from me.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“But I let her know about the drill before I caught up to you in the hall.” A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

But—like a fist had shoved it in his brain and let go—a thought popped into his head. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

I gave her a lick of mine, and she let me taste hers. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It looks like it’s letting up a bit.” The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

American women spent years persuading the government to let them deliver military planes, but only Soviet women could fight air battles in them. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

But I tried not to let the criticism rattle me. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

I had to let Clancy in if it meant I could avoid the same thing happening in the future. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Other than when I was tending to her scrapes, she never let me get near her. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

Now he let himself fall against the back of a nearby chair, on the edge of which he braced himself with his thin limbs. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z

Yet I could not let the cook spit in the food all day. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

I pretended I knew what she was talking about, most times if you listen to how grown folks ask a question they let you know what it is they want to hear. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

Groaning, rubbing his eyes, he let out a long yawn, then stood up. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

If we let Didu splash around for a while in the deep end of Americana, she'll figure out that it's not as great as it looks. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“You scared? You scared after letting me take that silver from Mrs. Heard’s home? After letting me get Mrs. Macy’s radio? You scared now?” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

When Dimple let herself into her dorm room around dinnertime, she was still smiling. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Which is a lot, let me tell you.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Honey,” she said, in another, stronger voice, “you better pray God to forgive you. You better not let go until He make you know you been forgiven.” Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

During an intermission, some of the women attending the conference urged Gage not to let Truth address the convention. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

“Sometimes a man brings in a dozen. Well, let us see your pearl. We will value it and give you the best price.” The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z

He told his house man, “Anytime Red comes in here and wants anything, let him have it. ” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

No one in this community is ever going to let me get close enough to do any kind of service. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

And even five minutes before the game, in the dugout, he bent down, pretending to tie his shoe, and closed one eye and prayed: “Please let me win this ball game.” Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Without going into details, let’s just say that there wasn’t much left besides horns and hooves. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

Last of all, I take the lard bread from my pocket and feed it to Shiloh in little pieces, letting him lick my fingers after every bite. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

Harry touched her and caressed her and let his eyes fill with tears of adoration. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

He lets himself fall back to the bed, our magnetic pull severed. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

I haven’t dropped in on her for a good couple of weeks—to let her cool down a bit. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

She was happy to let the matter drop. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

She took Laurie to the park, lifted her out of the sulky and let her run around on the grass. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I let my arms drop down to my side, shook them out. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

“The good news is that you let me hold your hand for almost five minutes and you didn’t flinch once.” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

On my bed, I flip through the Weary Blues book and let my mind wander. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z

Most of my prayers, when they weren’t for the Dodgers, were quick ones in the middle of a game, asking God to let me win. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

She just nods at him, bunches up her curls on her head, and lets them go again. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

When Joel lets his chickens loose in a pasture, he is using their natural instinct to clean up after herbivores. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

And since when did Mrs. Salinger let things get so out of control? Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z

Daito let out a booming laugh that echoed across the landscape. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

I let go of his lifeless hand and stand, collapsing into Dad’s chest. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

I went out to investigate and let her know we were hungry. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

The school lunchroom was in the basement, and the grated windows near the tops of the tile walls let in little light. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

He brought the bowl to Amah’s lips, letting the liquid drip into her mouth. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

“Don't let your mind drift to things you can't do or have. Instead be grateful for things you can do.” March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

A bricklayer, his father takes Enrique to work and lets him help mix mortar. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

They had been traveling for almost two hours when Mr. Derby announced, “Well, Clay, what shall we call our latest acquisition? Since the new slave is to be yours, I shall let you name her.” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

The others made fun of what they believed was his miserliness, but he could not eat it or throw it away, until finally, in the outhouse, he let it fall into the earth’s stinking hole. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

They might have smoked in front of him, or sipped from their canteens, or eaten bread and let the crumbs drop carelessly on his body. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

My mind was blank as I tried to think of a way to make him let me go. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

It wants to open and let me in. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

Journalistic detachment was one thing, letting lads walk blindly into a trap was another. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“This is not your problem, shinálí. Focus on your project and let me handle your uncle.” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

“You let my daughter escape, old man. You drove my wife to madness. You killed my monster and made me the laughingstock of the Mediterranean. You will never escape me!” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

The man takes the phone from me and says, “Come pick the kid up, and don’t let this happen again.” Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even if I knew where to go, the part of me that was burned by Stick’s betrayal wouldn’t let me chase after him. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

"I wish you would let me get this." The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

Elisha let fall the stiff gray mop and rushed at John, catching him off balance and lifting him from the floor. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

“I’m telling you,” Clyde butted into his thoughts, “let’s look it up online.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

I stood there, trying to figure out how to tell Brij that I have literally never had a sleepless night about school, period, let alone about...all the stuff he said, when Maddie walked up. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He immediately wrote to Henry Fairfield Osborn at the American Museum of Natural History, who was sponsoring the trip, to let him know about the change in plans. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

Frank pumped his meaty hands through the air, letting me know I should keep it down. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

But she could not let the runaways who accompanied her know this. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

He just held his good hat in his hand and let the tears run down his face and into his bushy salt-and-pepper beard. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

“I would let you use mine but I am working with it and it is risky,” Iloba said. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Therefore, let a prince conquer and maintain the state, and his methods will always be judged honourable and praised by all. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z

And when he let her into the seat, he sat back down again against her. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Vonetta sat in a small heap of herself, looking smaller and smaller, letting that Ankton girl sing “Your sister is a baby” merrily, merrily, merrily. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had always been nice to us, waving from her porch and letting the twins play with her little white dog. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

If I let my imagination go wild, I could picture every man on the street hiding a gun, waiting to attack. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

They stopped him and asked which was his mother, but the King’s son said, ‘You let him alone. He’s my friend,’ and Rabscuttle went in with all the others. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Reggie had let the accident in, perhaps for the first time in public. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

I let his shirt go and put my hands together. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

The one high point of the months of waiting came when Tyndall Air Force Base honored her aviation skills and honors by letting her fly a military jet, the Delta Dagger TF-102A. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s not like that. I’d never let her give up her chance to sing. She’ll go ahead with all her plans. I wouldn’t ever hold her back. Surely you know that, Wheeze.” Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

She grew weaker and lost her appetite, but against all advice, my father simply could not bear to let her go. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

You were not born—you never had it in you— to pull that bow or let an arrow fly. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

And she had let me keep those traditions. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

Well, that’s all I have to say. 4TH JUROR: I think it’s customary to take a preliminary vote. 7TH JUROR: Yeah, let’s vote. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

“If that’s what you want,” my father said complacently, “then let’s work together. We both want the same things.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

I let him run out of steam before I couldn’t take his pitiful expression anymore and had to stifle a laugh. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

I let my eyes close up shop and tried not to spin. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

“Let’s get back on topic. I figure we have until Christmas to convince the Beiderman to let us stay.” The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Moss pulled upward on Reg, who let out an earsplitting yelp. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Either way, Jazz promised to never let it go, calling him "noodle slurper," and stuff like that, and after a while he ended up just getting over it. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Jinx leaned back in the water, letting the creek flow through his hair and between his fingers. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

As he preferred the birth and death room to the attic with Dove and Dusty, she had let him stay on. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the harvest time came, and many were wanted all at once, he let them out at any rate which he pleased and made a quantity of money. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

We greeted them and Padre de Jesus explained that we were on a retreat, so if they had any special requests they wanted us to remember in our prayers, please let us know. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

It certainly wasn’t the welcome I’d been hoping for or expecting, but I tried not to let the lack of warm smiles and encouraging words from my teammates deter me from my mission. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

“I reckon you going to let me work now,” he said. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

Dirty Deed said, “Now don’t let that horn whip you, son.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

Besides that, my mind kept seeing it again and again even though I would as soon let it go. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Eleanor got to their seat the next morning, Park didn't stand up to let her in. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Actually, it was my jacket that I let her borrow months ago. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“What difference does that make? They still don’t have enough, so let’s get on with the sale.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Erin let go of Stephanie and smiled at her before she went back to her seat. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

And it did so just in time to let paleo-Indians through. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

His staff, black yew-wood, all radiance quenched, was grasped in his right hand, and he would not let go of it. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z

“So let’s get started. Most of you probably have heard this song, but we need to make sure we have the words and rhythms right. This is for a performance.” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

She’d never been thanked, let along hugged, after telling a lie. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

One dog yanks so hard that I let go of one of the leashes. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

Normally I lay pretty low and let conversations roll around me, occasionally tossing in a sarcastic comment or two just so people don’t think I’m too slow to keep up. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“I’m one step behind you. I won’t let anything happen. You have your cane. You know where you are.” All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

I let them fiddle with their phones as I stirred the dduk mixture, allowing my muscles to whip the flour and sugar water into a sweet, chewy mass of luck. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

They lean in and let each other have it, though the giving is almost in turns. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

I suppose no parent will let their child out of their sight in this place. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

Horse cleared his throat and let fly a frog. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Anya was of the opinion they should let the goats sleep in the house, and her family could move into the barn. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

The ticket lady blew a large chewing-gum bubble with her brightly painted lips and let it pop. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

I pull my hand from his at the same time he’s letting mine go, but it’s too late. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

It was like now that me and Uncle Tony showed up, she could let herself be scared. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

When I came to his nose, he let out a sharp hiss, but he didn’t try to twist away until I brushed his swollen split lip. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

I let out the breath I didn’t know I’d been holding. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Mr. Robichaux was adamant, though, and Santa at last let him have his way. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Sure. Get right on with it and let me clear my character if I can.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

Please let it be a spot of sunscreen. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

“Please, mam! Don’t let ’em kill my boy! Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

Though I beg Cook to let me run errands for her so I can be out in the markets every day, I hear nothing from the Resistance. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

He lets out a laugh that makes me cringe. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

“I brought you into the world, now let me help to save you.” Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was in America and in America you can say that rain falls dry and you let the jury decide if it’s true or not. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

The kind, brown eyes looked as if they could be stern, and though he was unusually merry, she fancied he had found her out, but didn’t mean to let her know it. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Some of us were for letting you come back this morning," said the vicar, "and some were for keeping you there until midday." Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

A loud, rude sound, like the air being let out of a balloon, answered. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

Deep breaths, he thought, and he sucked in a lungful of air, letting it escape slowly. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I put my hand on his shoulder and squeezed, letting him know I had this. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

She would never have been in this mess if she’d let a much younger and smarter fox handle things. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

"Well, you take my coupé and let me drive your car to town." The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

I bat his hand away, and he lets it fall back to his side. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Camel lets his arms, legs, and head dangle over Earl’s arms. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

So band was the one time of the day when you could let it out. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

"Come on, let's get moving before that guy decides to call someone who will throw me in jail." The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

If he can read a vibe, he never lets on. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

Folding tighter, letting out his breath, fighting off images of corks and bottles and Jackson Boy caught in the darkness, dying alone. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

Her hand, her fingers poking through the blossoms, touching his; maybe letting him touch hers. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

The wolf leaned its head way back and let out a howl. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Whether she liked it or not, Cecile had to let us inside her green stucco house. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

I gave up, letting the ends hang down my chest. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t let Quincy go alone, but I couldn’t go without my coat. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

They experimented with resin, heating it by the fire, letting it boil and thicken, until it became an indestructible glue. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

Real drive. 7TH JUROR: OK, let’s get this show on the road. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

I slam my head against the headrest and let out a totally warranted sigh. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

But before I let him drink I poured water all over him and on my hair and shoulders and shirt. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t his fault — a villein only gets what the lord lets him keep, and our lord was tightfisted. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z

It wouldn’t be very hard to let yourself be tossed. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

I'd already been writing on my own for a while, but this was my first English class since I'd talked my parents into letting me transfer to this co-ed college last fall. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Turner saw with dismay that Tea Cake’s taking them out was worse than letting them stay in. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

But he had not been able to sort out and put words to the source of his confusion, so he had let it pass. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

I want to know why he’s letting me teach in the school now, for instance. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

First let’s get it clear that the house is practically falling down, but for some reason that doesn’t seem to make any difference to how beautiful it is. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then, just before the War, whole blocks was let to colored. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

She is tired, her face looking numb, like she has no energy to express anything, but still I can tell she is restraining herself from talking; she is letting Father do most of it. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

He let go of me then and made a sick face and he looked scared then. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

Whatever else came his way, he wasn’t going to let anything like this happen again. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Having been lucky enough to be assigned some of the best code breakers in America, he was not about to let them slip through his fingers. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“It wouldn’t be very Christian of me to let a heathen into my house, and not share His word.” The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

“Fifteen. But let me go. It doesn’t matter. Just let me go.” Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

He looked at me, then at the Yellow Shank, and he let his fingers light on the sunny spot beneath it. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

And then she walks out of the kitchen to let me think about this. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

I let myself float until my shoulder brushes up against the side of the pool and I feel a shadow hanging over me. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Mary put her hands over her face and let out a long wail. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

They were caked in manure, and I was sure Grandma wouldn’t let them into her car. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

“Welcome, everyone”—was there an emphasis on everyone?—“let’s get this day started. What do you say?” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“This man made a sacred vow to let us go,” I said loudly. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m the one you’ve been coming to for all your problems. Not the guy who almost killed me. I’ll let you think on that.” They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

He’d tried to free himself from Mark’s grip, but Mark didn’t let him. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

He was letting her believe what she wanted to believe. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Harold is opening the windows to let the night air in. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

He lets me help him more all the time. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I miss her so much, my throat squeezes up and I can't breathe, let alone sing. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

And Bobby Gene was no help, seeing as he couldn’t breathe, let alone speak. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

“It means meet me in the alley behind Velma T.’s tonight at midnight,” Jinx called over his shoulder as he let the screen door slam behind him. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Her mom gazed at her, lips pressed together, and Hazel could hear all the things she was not letting herself say. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

I would have enjoyed watching the “relocation,” but they would never have let me. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Downtown, they letting Negroes set at the Wool- worth counter. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

When he looked back at his mother, he saw her shudder, and he let go of her hand, pulled her closer, but she resisted. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

At the door, Henry kissed her gently and let her go. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

We spent every single day together and let ourselves obsess over how much fun prom would be once Evan agreed to be my date. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

Ashamed to let them see her crying like a baby, she stopped to rub at her eyes. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

How could I let myself believe a convict I’d never met? From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

“When you get angry, do you let your emotions out, or do you let them simmer internally?” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

She determined never to let it happen again. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Among those who let their imaginations roam was Robert Oppenheimer. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

She let go of the egg with a cry. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

“Come off it. Why should they let me get off? No, they weren’t quick enough, is all.” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mama tried to talk to me about it, and I let her. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

I let out a suspended breath and follow them. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

He was undoing the clasp of my khakis: I let him. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

People in the aisle move aside to let us pass. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

"Don't let the wicked city get you down." The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

And then, with the instructor promising not to let him sink, he tried. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

I hugged my apology to Big Ma, and for all of a second, she let me, and then she pushed me off of her, which was her way and her forgiveness. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

For a while, I required the girls to write up a little report after each visit, summarizing what they had learned, though eventually they started protesting and I let the idea go. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

He remembered suddenly the day Jackson had come upon some of his troops letting a valiant Yankee color sergeant withdraw after a great fight. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Mama and Papa let him stay with the tsarevna because the tsar specifically asked for him, and they don’t want to make enemies in the castle.” Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

The Nightbeast whipped its head in the Cursed Toads’ direction and let out an angry breath. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

In the doorway, Kendra paused and let out a small shriek. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

“Funny. It’s hydrophobic. The electric charges in the molecules won’t let water stick.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

Then he whispers, “When the time comes, I shall let you do the honors.” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

It felt okay to let go when he was around both Nali and his father. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

He lit a cigarette and let me in on what he was thinking about doing. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

“I promised I wouldn’t let go of you tonight,” he explained. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

I let it steep, oh, maybe five days before I took it out and dried it. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

I let him out and he staggered to the hill of broken bottles, sniffed at them, and took another way. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You took my father from me already. Why are you letting them take someone else I loved?” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Then maybe Franklin Posey would let you off with just a beating. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He let my mom do the dreaming for the two of them. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

“My Lancelot would not let my Guenever be seen in her shift!” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

With Aristide out of power, there was little hope for peace, let alone real change. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

“Mother, do you think they’ll let us sleep tonight? Or will they insist we go to the office to sign the papers?” asked Jonas. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

As 1 opened the door to let her in, I decided it was probably a good thing that Mom wasn’t home. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

The preacher tried painting over those tiles, but the letters won’t stay covered up, and so the preacher has just given up and let them be. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

I’d never had a girlfriend before and I’d never stammered and sweated like that, either, but I wasn’t going to let any of that stop me. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Zakariyya and Deborah always figured that if Hopkins had found out he was a Lacks, they wouldn’t have let him leave. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

It was then, as he opened the screen to let Nipper in, that he knew his pigeon must go. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

“You still called me a blind mole and hoped—let me see if I can get this right—you hoped that an unwholesome dew from a wicked fen would drop on me.” The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

Then he would no longer be a Jew, and they would let him out of the ghetto. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z

Now, Nox that and let’s get some sleep. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z

I fled to the back porch, knelt down by the tall slab table, and begged God to let Grandpa get well. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

While the rest of us slept, he took down the fences and let everything inside. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

She let out an overdone sigh and reached into a drawer. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

You take him back or I’ll tell Slim not to let you have him.” Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z

I let go of the door and sink to the floor, spent. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

“I’m not against him now. He’s a fine young man. Smart. He’s just let himself be used, led astray.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Why on earth did your mother let you come?” he demanded. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

“I’m sorry, Longbottom, but I cannot let you into my N.E.W.T. class. I see that you have an ‘Exceeds Expectations’ in Charms, however — why not try for a N.E.W.T. in Charms?” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

Part of her wanted to talk to Ben, to open her mouth and let everything out, all the things she was afraid of, even if it didn’t make sense. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Sierra was sniffling, but she refused to let the tears out. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

“OK, everybody, let’s get this thing back on track,” Miss Saunders says. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z

“My dad let me have the biggest bedroom. And look how the drawers are already in the wall. Isn’t that cool?” Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

None of the bullets even hit the classroom windows, let alone penetrate the room. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

But here among my own less inhibited people, I discovered it was simply letting your feet, hands and body spontaneously act out whatever impulses were stirred by the music. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We are alive, and that is all that matters. We cannot let them tear us from the pages of the world.” Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

“I’ve never let you two in here much before because I didn’t want you getting into anything.” Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

He never let them forget that their strength lay in unity. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

Thomas had spent a great deal of effort convincing me to “forgive” him, to let him take me out to dinner. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

The all-American Sinclairs would perpetuate ourselves, tall and white and beautiful and rich, if only he let Mummy and me stay in Windemere. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

When I wake up, I lie still for a while and let Day’s words run through my head. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

I grab a handful and then let it fall through my fingers. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

“Instead of all this talk, let’s settle it on the court. Your boys against mine.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

"He sure is a nice guy to let Zero dig his hole for him," said Squid. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

Finally, I let out a long breath and vowed to stop thinking about graves, and undertakers, and dead people. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

“You can let me out here. I can walk the rest of the way.” American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

It’s her way of reminding me to look past the nerves and let go. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Then Jesse gave himself over to the numbness that was buzzing to be let out from a corner of his brain. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

“We’ll let you get back to your family,” Mrs. Malloy says with a smile, glancing at the young boys as they whiz by. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

The sentries at the entrance always raised the barriers to let the women in, although they did not have to, since the women could easily walk in by the sides. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

“We’re not supposed to go there at all, yet. They’re still not letting us play outside because of the murder and everything. But my folks are weakening, I think.” The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

So I let him be, and after a while Momma had to let him alone too. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

The next time he started toward the basket, I dropped back and jumped just as he let the shot go. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

I was weary of carrying the baggage of that secret about with me, always having to be careful not to let it slip. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

On to Imperfect Verb Forms—which I had down, let me tell you. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

Grabbing his coat, I yelled, “Someone’s let the cattle through. We’ve got to herd them back!” Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

"Mr. Donatelli's letting me work around the gym, take care of the gloves and wash the mouthpieces." The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Do you need to call someone? Are you all right? You shouldn’t even be walking, let alone running.” A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Shannon had offered to let me stay with her, but I knew my parents would find me there. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

“I hope I may always have the title of a friend. And let me say that I am at a loss for words to thank you for your goodness to my poor dear.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

For a moment, I let myself lie there. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

But the little one’s eyes opened wide, and she let out a chortle. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

“If I went to U of A, would they let me room with Lucas?” Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

They had reached Lockhart’s classroom and he let Harry go at last. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

His hands refused to let me move so much as an inch. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

“As for the Queen, let her hide and be forgiven. But thou, false recreant knight, what cause had’st thou to slay my brother, that loved thee mom than all my kin?” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

After a few seconds, I let gravity pull me down, slowly, and I jumped back up again. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

I imagined someone with buckteeth rhythmically biting deep into my stomach walls and letting go. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

When his mother shuffled up to Dawit’s, Moss rose without a word, let her pull him into an embrace. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Might as well let the other shoe drop. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

People often told me, “Why do you let people talk to you that way? Speak up for yourself,” but I didn’t have the courage to do so. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

The lady that lets Mama turn in front of her? Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

“I won’t let you turn my daughter into a street beggar!” A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

Robbie let out a nervous burp and then looked more relaxed. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

“How could you let her do that?” he asked afterwards. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

No one’s seen him at all, in fact, for a week or two; but the Men don’t let no one go near.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

At first he begins touching my shoulder more often, and then lets his hand linger there, longer each time. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

That he would not be able to let the princess know what had become of him seemed suddenly unbearable to the mouse. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z

Håkon was panting from the exertion of walking in his new body, so they let him sit on the road to recover. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

The dummy suddenly lifted both its hands and let out a roar, which made everybody start back. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

It seriously killed me how bad I’d let the guy down. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

It had its danger, for the trackers would think of it too, but the empty water bottle did not let that consideration enter. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z

I climb down fast, drop to the crate by the wall, race across the mulch, through the doors opened by the janitor, who lets them slam behind me. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

I said, ‘No, let’s keep it at $28,’ because I wanted people to remember it as a $20 stock, not a $30 stock, just in case it didn’t go so well. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z

Reyna didn’t let go until he ceased to thrash and his body dissolved into sea foam. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

‘Here it is. Don’t pinch, lad! I won’t let you go. Tread water and don’t flounder, or you’ll upset the boat. There now, get hold of the side, and let me use the paddle!’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Even if it means they reprogram me like Suma, I will not let these people poke and prod him like this. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

Soon’s it let me go I forgot all that nonsense ’bout mice and cats and I tried to light out for the trees. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

“So let us remain in this place always and speak only simple truth to each other.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Mr. Charles yanked it a few times, each time letting out a weird grunt, until finally the door swung open. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

"Why are Americans so stupid? So trusting? They let anybody in this country! Even people who hate them!" You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

All I had to do was let the unforgiving laws of nature run their course and I would be saved. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

Finally he just squeezed his eyes shut and let his other senses work. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

I even let him know that I had visited the Anne Frank house on a trip to Holland and had seen the rooms where she had hidden. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Maybe I could let her try my pillow to see if she liked it better. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

The young man laughed, letting his head go back. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z

Was he letting himself in for more hate and fear? Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, I guess you best, then,” he says, letting me go. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“Are you really surprised? I suck! I'm sorry, but I suck, and we've all known it. Now it's official. So let’s stop pretending.” Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

He stopped by one of the doors, opened it, and let her in. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

He held the stem between his thumb and forefinger and let it drop. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

Perhaps it was time to let the matter drop. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

But I couldn’t let anyone see me because if they did, they might not let me drive her home, and they might call our parents. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

But the one thing she always said about her job was, “I can’t let these kids live in a fantasy land.” Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

“Scary kingdom, sleepy weapons, weird pool, got it. Okay, let’s get this over with,” said Aru. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

They only fooled around at parties on Fridays, but Patrick said Brad couldn’t even look at him in the hall, let alone speak with him. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

The torture had let up in the past year, but Alvarez could see the damage on his face. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Milkman stared at his friend and then let the spasm he had been holding back run through him. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was humiliating to be offered a Purple Heart now, and he wasn’t going to let his platoon leader insult him like that. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

“Hello there, Olive. Beautiful evening,” she says like she’s letting Olive know. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

He was letting the guys in the choppers know what was up. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

They let go of his feet; he was in the snow, lying flat on his back. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

I could lean forward and let my weight carry me into the water. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

And if it be wanted; then, perhaps, if I am ready, poor Jonathan may not be upset, for I can speak for him and never let him be troubled or worried with it at all. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

If I ran, even to bring help, I would be letting Nick go, and the play book with him, and betraying the company as surely as if I had taken it myself. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

He thought about how birds were once in each one, but how those same birds were let go when they were strong enough to fly. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

‘And I would give gold to be excused,’ said Legolas; ‘and double to be let out, if I strayed in!’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

“Nonsense! You knew you were going to Abuja from the beginning so why let me waste my time preparing for you!” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

“Uh...I still think the letting us go idea is better,” Percy said. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“He has either skill or power, or the doorkeeper wouldn’t have let him in. Why shouldn’t he show it, now as well as later? Right, Sparrowhawk?” A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z

They began to let a few migrants sleep and eat at the church. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

Miss Wren took Miss Peregrine from Horace and said, “Come on, Alma, let’s see what can be done for you.” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

“There’s a saying, ‘Death hath a thousand doors to let out life; I shall find one.’ Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

She’d do little things to let you know she was on your side. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Your mom let me in. Said it served you right for staying out so late.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

He breathed deeply twice, let half of the breath out, and went back to work. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z

He must have sent his rep down before him because everybody was backing off the dude and letting him run his show like he wanted it. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

Cole let his weary arm collapse to the ground. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

She dipped slightly and let last year’s winner place the crown on her head. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

“So let’s have a look,” he says, walking unsteadily over to me. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

While I scratched and petted them, I let them know that I still loved them. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once only did I almost let go, that Christmas. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Wab was still moving slower today after her binge, but if things had changed between us from her cracking wide open like that, she didn’t let on. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

But instead of attacking me the Horse let out a wild, shocking cry that sent me reeling back ward. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

After I whine about my need for cultural enrichment and go on and on about how this neighborhood is going to suffocate me—both emotionally and intellectually—she finally lets me go. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Yet I spoke lightly, and I let him keep my hand in his. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Madoc, who’d let us all get dressed up and given me a beautiful sword to wear tonight, as though we were really going to some fun party. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

I had even had a party the night before I left, and I chastised myself for letting down my guard. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

We capture one hundred of them, mark them, and then let them go. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dad leans back and lets his eyes fall; I had a feeling that would happen. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Don’t let Percy hear you saying that,” Hermione said, smiling slightly. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Aunt Tuti was real quiet but would let out occasional shrieks and wails so loud, the next church three miles away could have heard her. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Mr. Watras let the applause rise, then fall a bit, and then — BAM! — he counted us right into the first tune: “Mambo Number Five” by Louis Prima. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

He took me as far as Ohio and let me off in front of a motel. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Mr. Yang opened the door and let Izzy clomp up the stairs. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

"Come along, Ginger," she said, "let us go wish some people to break some legs." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

She let down her shoulders, as if melting a little. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

I shivered and pressed myself closer to him, letting the heat build between our stomachs again, hiding my face in the crook of his neck. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

You let my mother climb to the loft You let me get into a state of doom. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

Ma Charles said, “If the bloodhound don’t let it lie, why should she? That’s not a lazy dog. That’s a sad dog. Miss his kin. Calling out for all them pups he nipped at.” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

There stood all the cows, waiting to be let through the bars. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

I thought a great deal about God and why he let such things happen. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Any machine can be turned off,” Reynie said, “if only you know how. So let’s figure out how.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

I want to ask him about his family, and tell him to let Ms. Newberry get close because she truly cares about him, but now isn’t the time. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

“Manit's different. I know him, and he's a good guy. Trust me, he'll do the right thing and let us go.” A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

He acted as if he wanted to forget the whole thing and let the Indian go. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

So what did he let you marry his daughter for? Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

I still had that moment of terror when I let go of the side of the pool or was released by someone holding me up in the water. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

He let go of Javier’s mom and moved into the room, giving his mother a chance to greet her. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

They aren’t letting me walk with them today because I have been insolent, but they don’t want me too far behind either. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Johnny always lets me be tallest,” Gat goes on. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

I’d yell at her for scaring me, and I wouldn’t let her out of my sight again until we got home. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Jam and Redemption had given their testimony in private, just to the angels, who had exchanged meaningful looks that no one would explain before letting them go. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

But with my newly and dearly bought assurance I could give myself up to the rhythms and let them propel me where they willed. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Now they’ll never let her go. Not of their own accord.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

“My sweetheart. My Nicole, I’m sorry. I stole it from you to save you from letting them objectify you.” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

She lets go of my arm and sighs. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

They used to play with me and let me touch the stars adorning their uniforms. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

So we started letting drivers buy on credit, charging them a bit of interest. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Sierra let out a sigh and opened her eyes. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

The decline in sea levels let the two peninsulas join up. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

The doubt in his voice let me know that I knew something he didn’t, because my soul traveled all the time, and it appeared that his never did. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

He stopped paddling and let his pirogue drift, taking up again only once the current dragged him backward. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

“We let her know what would happen to her if she didn’t. Now she’s more scared of us than of Mister Tom.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

She drew a long breath and let it out in a tired sigh. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I tried very hard not to be aware of him for the rest of the hour, and, since that was impossible, at least not to let him know that I was aware of him. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

G’ma’s fingers do a tap dance on the steering wheel, pulling him back into the present, and he takes a deep breath and lets his eyes continue to roam around the open space behind him. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z

Even though I scored 24 of our 37 points, I felt like I let my team, my coach, and my fans down. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Their black noses click and clack against the glass, begging to be let in. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

‘If a flood’s coming, will you let me know, Ted? So I can build my ark on time?’ The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

As though, if not for him, she would let Sarai drift away? Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

“They run out of kerosene after a while. When that happens, let them cool, fill the fuel chamber and turn them on again.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

That I let the Capitol kill the boy and mutilate her without lifting a finger. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

She wiped at a tear I’d let escape, pulled me in for another hug, and said, “We’ll sort it out. Together this time.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

I let him pull me for a second, maybe two, but then I stop moving. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Sorry. You’re probably right. I guess I just thought—well, let me make it up to you. There’s something else I’ve wanted to show you. But it’ll mean using my dad’s transporter.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

Nodding, then, he let go and went to the doorway. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

They made me wait around outside the door for half an hour before they let me in. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Miss Love let her eggs turn cold while she hovered over Grandpa. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

The Hideout pops into my head, but my parents won’t let me leave our apartment without telling them where I’m going. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

He aligned the cylinder for the true cartridge to come up and he let the hammer down and put the pistol in his parka and stood up. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

Starting on our first day in town I’d been letting go of our way of life bit by bit, and here I was asking Nan to let go all at once. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

A boy whose father made him grow out his hair, and instead of letting him get it braided or cornrowed, convinced him that an Afro was the best way to go. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Even though his brain wouldn’t let him sleep because he’d been awake when the time-stop was initiated, his body was crying out for rest. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

“Well, let us see what we can do,” said M. Bouc, brightening a little at this challenge to his wits. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

The room was quiet until a student in the back of the room let out an enormous belch and said, not too sincerely, "Sorry." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

She let go of Finn’s arm and stepped forward. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

After repeating the words a few more times, he let loose a booming laugh as if he’d just heard a rare jest. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

I raise my head from the cold river water and let it splash down my back. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

“I didn’t let no man in with gloves,” he said. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wasn’t supposed to let him know that. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

I let Too Bad beat me three times. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

“How would you feel if a guy was letting you hang around like a puppy dog?” A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

We finished all the prep work, and Macy went to let Yuki out while Dad took a phone call in the living room. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

I said this over and over until the vague police shapes let me alone, until I awoke to find Kevin sitting, dozing beside my bed. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

It didn’t occur to Santiago to let the marlin go. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

“So, let’s all rest over winter vacation and think about what we learned about ourselves and others this first semester. We all get a fresh start in January.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

On a normal day, with no knife wound, I never would’ve let a detail like that go unnoticed. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

I told my sisters, “Don’t say a word. Just let me do all the talking.” One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“There’s been a mistake, Sal. Everyone is asleep here. It’s after midnight How could you let them up?” Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z

I know this doesn’t sound like a big deal, but let me tell you, Mrs. Bigio can bake cupcakes. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

I let my hair go back, plaited it up, and settled down to just being ugly. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

“He lets me scratch him between the eyes.” Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z

For a moment, Harry thought Voldemort was not going to let go of it, but then it had slid through his fingers and was back in its red velvet cushion. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

Panting, she threw a quilt over him and let him lie. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

“People would say all type of stuff. Like he was just intentionally trying to burn him. Like, ‘Oh yeah, he gay, he hecka gay, let’s burn him.’ The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

"For, once you have found the Iron Rod, you must grab hold of it and not let go until the destruction is over." When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

“The key for us is to stay out of it,” Nixon said, “and let the people who are affected cut each other up.” Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“She’s guarded, but she lets people in if she trusts them. Not the people who suck up to her, but people she cares about and who care about her. We have that in common.” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Realizing that I barely had enough money to pay for school supplies, let alone legal expenses, John suggested soliciting a big law firm because sometimes they do work pro bono. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

The Circle’s full of people milling around, wailing, or just sitting and letting the snow pile up around them. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

He let the arrow fly, and it hit the ground in front of the boy. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

If the Gestapo knocked on the door right now, I’d fight the Nazis with my fingernails just to let them stay that way. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

“He likes to let go just when somebody’s holding him.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Rishi let go of her hand, and she began to open the cover. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

She let her eyes beg Finn: Stay quiet, stay quiet, oh, please, you can’t make a sound. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

We wandered around the store, Dad letting me choose anything I wanted. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

There had been a note in the box, too, which Mrs. McCullough had eventually convinced the social worker to let her read: This baby name May Ling. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Sitting alone in the cockpit of my mech, I let out a silent cheer. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Soon, sleep comes and I let it take me. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

“I don’t think they let you see the hockey rink when they’re not playing a game,” she said. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Willow hugs her back, pats her on the shoulders before letting go. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

In what is left, let all who fight the Enemy in their fashion be at one, and keep hope while they may, and after hope still the hardihood to die free.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

"Yeah," Park said, grinning, "let's go get pizza." Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

“He’s not that kind of crazy. Now let’s go.” Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I can let go of the past, no problem.” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

But oh God, don’t let Tea Cake be off somewhere hurt and Ah not know nothing about it. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

The trainees gathered in the large conference room let out a cheer. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

“That is the lowest rank. Be silent and let me speak to your pater.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

When her hand went limp, I would let myself wander over the ground of what happened. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Rounding the corner, Percy let out a bull-like roar: “ROOKWOOD!” and sprinted off in the direction of a tall man, who was pursuing a couple of students. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

“I have one in my collection in the library. We can let this one go.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Matthew had found a group of friends from his school who were going to the Flush concert, so their parents had agreed to let him buy a ticket. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

His head pokes through, because the clouds let him; they don’t wrap him up. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

And the wall sprays let down showers of mechanical rain. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

Do they think I’m just going to stand idly by and let them walk all over me? From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“No. You know what they do when they catch slaves trying to escape. You know. Please. They’ll never let us leave the camp.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

He let his hair grow, he spent his free time on deck, looking out, watching the water come at the ship and disappear behind it. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

You probably don’t have the faintest idea what I’m talking about, so let me “begin at the beginning.’ The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

His pursuers threw the truck into reverse and revved past him, slowing down to let one of the men get out. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

“Please, God, keep us under your protection. Please let my parents be okay. Please let this work.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

Caroline said nothing, letting her body drift down into Ma’s arms as though she were an invalid. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

I lock the door and stuff the key into my pocket and let Thomas guide us through the darkness to the stairs. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

“Had to let their hired man go because of taxes, and their oldest son took the king’s coin early this summer. He’s off fighting the rebels in Menat now.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Something about the way Darius is moving, the way people are acting around him, and the way he’s smiling, lets me know that he’s being phony. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

In the meantime I could let loose clouds of smoke and die by suffocation. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

The doctor put his cup down gently before he let his anger rise. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z

Eventually the owner came back, and we persuaded him to let Rickie join the Tchimpounga chimps before she got any older. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

I should never have let John write the first chapter because he always has to twist things subliminally. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

It made me wonder whether he’d remember how to fully relax when the time actually came, whether either one of us would find a way to let down when this was all over. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

He had himself a couple of lifelong friends, and we never let him forget it. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

The other times my dad had gotten in trouble, they wouldn’t let me come to the jail because I was too young. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

The walk signal came on, and after checking both ways twice, Calista let us cross. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

The hardest thing, according to him, is not letting your mind drift to other things. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“So be it! I will leave alone any seeds you plant in this cornfield. You must let me out this very moment! I need to make myself scarce. The sun rises!” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Riding her into the Meadowlands with Daddy on a clear Saturday morning, letting her graze the salt hay and cordgrass. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

But the kingly man let fly an arrow at that instant, and the quivering feathered butt sprang to the nipple of his breast as the barb stuck in his liver. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

When her copilot points out that they’re slightly off course, she adjusts their direction and lets it go. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

He showed us batik, letting us paint wax patterns on cloth and T-shirts and spill dye everywhere. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

By this time Josh, who had joined us at the first explosion, was throwing himself about in an outrage, but I couldn’t let a rooster spoil the fun. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And now let’s see which of us can touch our toes!” she said enthusiastically. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

Once inside the terminal, she let it all hang out. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

The guys let out a chorus of ohs and pounded one another. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

If they stepped inside and let the Doors close without someone holding the button, Annabeth didn’t think the results would be healthy. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

He knew he never should have let Zero dig part of his hole for him. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

“Yes, let’s,” Richard said, and until she met him in the hotel lobby, days later, he worried that she would not come. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Nailer would have been smarter to simply let Pima pigstick the girl and be done with it. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Now let’s see what this machine can do!” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

“Guess they just need to let off some steam,” said Greene with a grin as we stood on R-and-W, still gazing at all the little fires as the clock approached 1 A.M. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Gradually, Moody Blue let us touch the puppies, but she kept her sharp eyes on us, and if we tried to take a puppy out of her sight, she growled. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

“Do you promise not to let my house burn down?” The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Before he shut the door I could see that Momma and Dad and Joey were standing there in a little knot trying not to let me know they were eavesdropping. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I don’t see no one out there, but let’s go anyway, see what we find.” Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“Family and subpoenaed witnesses first. Step on back and let ’em get up here.” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

Martin let out an annoyed sigh behind me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

That's why I let it slide when he put me off. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

But he said he was looking after you, so I let things be. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

However, that left me as an eavesdropper—apparently he did not realize the sound could be heard in the kitchen—and, not wanting to feel sneaky, I thought I should let him know. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

I wanted to wrap my body around hers, but I knew she would not let me. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

When he let her go she stumbled and nearly fell, but she caught herself on the edge of the chair and sat down again, hard, breathless. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nobody would care if he were a Mormon or a Jesuit or an Orthodox Jew, let alone a computer geek. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He lets the rubber band snap against his wrist. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

And let all of their doubts become kerosene. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

I said, “So why did he let us go?” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

And let me tell you, we Indians were the worst of times and those Beardan kids were the best of times. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

When we came into the forest, the landscape changed and it grew cooler; the trees rose up before us in narrow rows that barely let the sun in. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I forgot about Papá. He’s probably dying of thirst. Here, let’s take two for him,” she said, picking up a seventh soft drink. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

“If Ms. Crane were plotting an assassination, let’s see how we’d fare in diverting the course of history.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

I let my head drop and close my eyes. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

“But you dare to talk behind her back! Come on now, let’s go in to her and you can ask her the questions.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Ngwanu, let me go and make Baby’s lunch,” she said, and turned to leave. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

He might as well have let his heart be harvested by doctors. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Cook’s eyes are red, her face wet, and when she sees me, she lets out a cry. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

“They were the first part of the battle, and they would be the third part. We’ll talk about it in a bit, but right now let’s go see that monument to our people. How’s that?” In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z

And made me remember about how I had let Jermaine down. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Alex knew he should pray for Harvey’s soul, but the only prayer he could utter was “Please God, let me find some food.” The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

They never let him go, not even for a half hour. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

You take a bath or shower, lather yourself with my product, let it sit for three minutes, and once it's rinsed off, you look as though you're twenty-five years old. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

I jumped in and let all the sweat from choring and riding Flapjack float off of me. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

“Basta, let go of that poor fairy!” he called to his old enemy. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

I wasn’t going to let Papa walk away without explaining more. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Miss Garnder said if I keep on getting A’s on my composition, she might let me write a play for graduation. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’ve got to get that, Shady. It’s so good to meet you, Abilene. You let me know if you need anything, you hear?” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Even that old sister of mine knows a storm’s coming. Don’t know why she let you out. Now get going.” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

“It would be better if you let her stay off nights a little while.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

Kendra climbed into bed, slid under the covers, let her head sink into the pillow, and fell asleep before another thought entered her mind. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

“He blows his stack at me sometimes, but I let it roll off like water on a duck’s back. Harsh words were never fatal to anyone.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh, you mean at August’s. We were hitchhiking and got let out at Tiburon. We knocked on August’s door, and she gave us a bed. That’s it.” The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was trying, and I had no right not to let him. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

The next day she called Johns Hopkins and let them know she was dropping out. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

And he was finally working toward letting his theory out into the world. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

I let the tears break free, rocked back and forth on my knees. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t speak and didn’t let him know that I was cold. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

She pushed her knees out straight before her and let the folds of her white muslin dress and the familiar, endearing, pucker of skin about her knees fill her view. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

I wished the stupid kid would leave me alone so I could let him stick his nose out and get some fresh air. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

I asked as I stepped inside, but if Fang heard me, he didn’t let on. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

My folks let her go, just like that, after all the time she’d been so good to us. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Hey, let’s go someplace where I can tell you about it.” Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

Forgoing my scrunchie, I let my hair have its way, and it falls curly and full around my shoulders and down my back. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

I went inside, and she let the door swing shut behind me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“The house looks good. The food is ready. I’m going to make a few more parathas. And let me start the tea. I want to steep it a good, long time.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

The man never let go of my arm and wrestled the box over into the backseat. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

I turned away and ran in the opposite direction, never looking back— never turning to let him see the tears in my eyes. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“That’s not the point. I love working at the Idle Hour. Anna and Richard count on me. It’s part of my life, and I won’t let you take that away from me, too.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

He lay on the ground, his skullcap split, refusing to let the attendants take him to the hospital. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Holocaust survivor Renee Firestone reiterated my point by telling my stu-dents, “Don’t let the actions of a few determine the way you feel about an entire group. Remember, not all Germans were Nazis.” The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“I’m bloody well aware of that,” she said, “but by all means, don’t let me interrupt your reading.” Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Wouldn’t much happen if I didn’t get stronger, but I couldn’t do a bit that day except fall back into the bed and let sleep take me off. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t want to lie, but the lawyer wouldn’t let me think, so I used silence as a retreat. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Harry and Ron stood with their mouths open, but Hermione shrugged wearily and said, “Honestly, that was almost cheerful for Myrtle.. Come on, let’s go.” Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

I let go of my hands and dropped them in front of my chest and shoved JP back toward the water’s edge. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

They would’ve let us out and the bad thing wouldn’t have happened. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

I have caterpillars for eyebrows, and I try to talk Momma into letting me get them waxed, but she says N-O. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Even though he and Vivi had the same eyes, she wouldn’t let herself believe it. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

He opened the door and let us in. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

I refuse to let go of his hand. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

We pass La Vega, and the rain is lighter now, but shows no sign of letting up. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

With a hot day and lots of beer, they let the umpire hear it. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, let’s go to your building, then!” she says. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

“When are you going to let me come with you?” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Wish I had the words to stop his anger, stop the force of him grabbing my hand, wish I knew how to say, Just let me write—everywhere! Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z

I wish I felt like I was letting myself down. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

When Pinmei finally dared to open her eyes, the crack in the gang let her see the angry fires of the soldiers’ torches. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

When the bouncer lets him through, he climbs up the blinking stairs. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

He let himself into the dark store with his key and switched on the front lights. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

The woman in black let out a bark of laughter. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

Many of the fans, eager to let Riddle know how they felt about the scratching of a week before, attempted to drown out any cheering with lusty howls. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then twice in a week there were chits marked “S” and bearing her own special code name—just an alert to let her know she was “operational,” as it were. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

What could old Badger have been thinking about to let him in for this? And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z

I like her even though she lets the little one do all the talking. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

But the way she helped me—as no human, really, could have helped me—by breaking down the interspecies interlock and letting her mind come into my thinking...There was such care, such love. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

But there is a great difference between a noise heard letting you in with your friends in the morning, and a noise heard alone at nightfall, shutting you out. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z

They insisted on letting the world in on their longing for a mother who wouldn’t cook a meal for them. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Then I’ll bathe him and get the ticks off him and teach him tricks and let him sleep in the bed with me.” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

Most of the geeks who hung out on Slashdot had never come nose-to-nose with a professional writer on the Web before, let alone one with few technical or computing skills. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

To not let my parents find out what really happened? Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

“Cry ‘havoc,’” Halsey whispered, “and let slip the dactyls of war.” Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“Come now, let’s not make a scene,” said the spider. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z

“I let you do that. But that’s enough reading for you.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

‘Don’t let him hurt me, sir! Don’t let him turn me into anything unnatural! My old dad would take on so. I meant no harm, on my honour, sir!’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

He let out a deep “yeeeeah” and pumped his fist in the air. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

When she sang this time, he nearly flinched, so fierce was her high, clear voice, so glittering her eyes; but he sat without moving, and let the spell go on. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’ve been trying so hard not to let my mind rest on him. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

When the Windblown were too late to get out of his way, Viserion let loose with another roar. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

“No, Jake—you. If the people in charge see that a student like you can come out of a place like this, maybe they won’t let those two creeps tear us down.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

I can almost feel the shelter expand with air as everyone lets out a sigh of relief. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

The street she turned into was steep and she switched the ignition off and let the car roll, loose bolts rattling. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

They gave me sweets and let me come to sit in their kitchen and play with their dog. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s just you and Stella,” I say, and for some reason, I feel we have let her down. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z

Her ears sank and I heard her sniffle, so I looked away to let her mourn privately. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

“Will you let me return? Will you let me share my knowledge with your students? I place myself and my talents at your disposal. I am yours to command.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

He stops the car to let Jacqui catch up with us. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Death tapped . the screen a few times, and all Frank could think was: Please don’t let there be an app for reaping souls. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

“Sensible girls for whom I do care whole papers of pins won’t let me send them ‘flowers and things’, so what can I do? Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Hush, man. She’ll make some extra dumplings for the stew. It’s a pleasure to have you here. Give me your straps, Louis, and let’s see how you want them.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

I heard the sound of running water and thought that the men were going to let the boys bathe or something. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

The blond policeman steps forward, palm on the door, leaving me with the choice to either let him in or smash his arm. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

She let her head drop onto the arm of the chair. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

My mind let go of its anger and settled on other things. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I let Imani see my paper while we walk through the lobby out of the building. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“All I’m trying to say is that we’re not going to let this thing get the better of us, all right?” How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

He had let the information remain secondhand; like most people he did not care to experience it directly. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

She did not dare to let herself feel a thing except anger, because that warmed her. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dust lets go of Mv model airplane On the TV. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You might pull, but then again, you also just might let go, which, since you’re in a hurry to kill me, would certainly do the job quickly.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

But I suppose I’d never let myself really and truly believe it until now. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

For three whole weeks of summer vacation they hadn’t let me play baseball or go fishing or anything. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

He let Fadi come with him to work the following weekend, and when he’d finished his shift at six a.m., they’d strolled through the city, eating chocolate doughnuts, joking, and—best of all—taking pictures. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

While my mouth is full, the noises of the market silence themselves, letting me and my bank cuon float. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

He lies back and keeps himself still, letting me explore, and I kiss my way across the landscape of him down to his toes and back up again. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

He sits back, studying his cards and letting smoke waft from the corners of his mouth. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

And I was only wishing to myself, Please let the keys be in the truck; please remember how Cade Hernandez taught you to drive; please do not crash; please get the hell out of here. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z

If it rained or snowed or a bitter wind blew he led her in and he let her sit among the warm ashes that dropped from the kitchen stove. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z

I’m sorry to let you have it so strong but I feel I must speak my piece. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’m going to let Mom and Dad calm down, and then ask them about you. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Times were hard, but she was still Mom, and she refused to let anyone reduce her. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

So, let’s do this.I’ll ask you a question, then you ask me a question, and well just keep asking until we can both get some answers. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z

Martin scooted closer to Moss to let him lean into his shoulder. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I let out the breath I was holding, relieved to hear her friends had survived the war. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

“I won one, and you have, let me count....Oh, that’s right—none!” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

I had been feeling rather out of my element until Ambrose let me know, in his own special way, that there wasn’t much difference between the University and the streets of Tarbean. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“I’m not going to let Sekai get away with things like that.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

But somehow I knew it would be a bad idea to let Noodles know that. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

He signs his name with a wobbling flourish, letting the pen drop onto the desk. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

He offered to let me bathe, but seeing how much trouble it was to haul the water, I declined. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

We’d jump off the roof of the depot, using an army-surplus blanket as our parachute and letting our legs buckle under us when we hit the ground, like Dad had taught us real parachutists do. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

All he’d do was hang with that hind leg and let out one shrill shriek after another as fast as he could suck in a breath. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

And graceful little Alice pulled back her lips in a horrific grimace and let loose with a guttural snarl that had me cowering against the seat in terror. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

“Oh!” she exclaimed, letting the letter fall to the floor. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z

Stick let his head drop in his hands. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

I let that just sit there unfinished because I didn't have the rest of the words. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

He touches his forehead and lets his hand drag down the side of his face. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Danny grinned at me reassuringly and let go of my arm. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

“Every door in this house swings shut when you let go of it.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

Now the good man can no longer let us know what’s being said and done in the warehouse, which is a disaster for us. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

“Was I supposed to let her freeze to death? Is that what you’d like, kid?” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I mean, are you even taking this seriously? Because you know this isn’t a joke. I let you register because I expected you to take this seriously.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

"Why didn't you let me explain? Is it against the law to belong to the union?" Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

She spread her wings menacingly and let out her most ferocious caw. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

She took them, smiled, then let the leaves drop. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“All right—he had some issues. You can’t help who you love. And besides, the point is, We. Broke. Up. Remember? I let him go,” Maxine says. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

He let his breath go in a great sigh. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z

Except that Penny, the woman we see, saw the community garden and got the program its own spot, to give us practice taking care of something and to let us witness "the miracle of life." Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

So I let myself in, and Pi jumps on me. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Worse, though, in either failing or succeeding, they might anger the king—and thus cause him to let the thread go. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

‘Just let me wind down for a moment while you tell me where your key is,” she said. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

The man let out a long, frustrated sigh. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

Come four o'clock in the afternoon, Grandma would let me go with her to the garden in the rear of the backyard to water what she called her four-o'clock plants. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“Yes, absolutely, I'm afraid. When did you say you were leaving?...So soon? Well, then I will arrange an appointment for you tomorrow afternoon. Hold on, let me just check my diary.” The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

How could I have let them go in there on their own? Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

“Maybe you shouldn’t let Teddy drink so much coffee.” If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Are you sure your mom would let you donate that jacket?” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Well, let me tell you, that took the wind right out of her sails. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

I decided to let that pass and move things forward. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

He just raised an eyebrow and smirked, letting Genie know it was okay to take a sip. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Instead, he let us each pick a soda from the refrigerator and make a sandwich from the stuff in the setup tray on the counter. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

A team with a Black player—let alone an all-Black team—has never made it through the district tournament. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

‘But,’ said opposition members, ‘let us be more specific.’ Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z

“Now let me see a show of hands of those who have not been informed that they’re leaving New York,” Father Mulrooney instructed. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

“But neither one a them little girls knew. So little white girl say, ‘Well, let’s see. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

He looked out at them, letting his eyes settle on individual faces. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

“I know both of you probably let this go too far and that it’s a good idea to simply move on from this misunderstanding.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

They didn’t look like they had any intention of letting him go. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

You might have heard them referred to romantically as copper hawks, but more often they’re referred to as shim-galls, or lets. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I’d never seen him so unraveled, and I hated myself for letting him come. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

They glance at the door to the dining room, and Dad says, "Well, come on in here and let's see what's the matter." Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

And why not just let Sam remember the whole experience in a good way? The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

The statement was made: “Oh, you let him go!” Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

After all, he had let her have her babies back. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I said “Yes, let’s” because I felt that way, although I knew what it meant. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

Just let someone try to make him leave this time. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

"This resistor is way outside its parameters. It's letting about six times too much power through!" Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not a cottage or a person was in sight, let alone a telephone. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ever since school let out this summer, it had been nothing but skin pigment every livelong day. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, first let’s look at your personal gross income from lawn cutting, shall we? It’s really the only figure that counts for this aspect of your operation.” Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

‘She wouldn't let anybody move her; said she wanted to sleep and she would be all right. Said she’d go to the hospital in the morning: “Don’t let them call nobody,” she said. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Not one of them on instruments yet and flying without a map. We shouldn’t have let them take off this morning.” Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

Park's mom probably let him have girls in his room because you could practically see into his room from the living room, and you had to walk by it to get to the bathroom. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

“Hey, let’s make a deal. We’ll bring the girl to your party and you get to hang out with her. How much can you give us?” Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Under my desk, I text Finch: Please let me know you’re okay. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Come up easy and let me put the harpoon into you. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You could have let me go with an umbrella to puzzle over, but instead you chased me down. Why?” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

I tell my mother I forgot to tell friends to cover me for homework, and get on the computer to let Rhiannon know that it’s not likely I’ll be able to see her today. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

I opened the cab door and let him out, and he went about his ceremony. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

The ice, a commodity unavailable at the motel, is for iced tea, which I brew by letting tea bags soak in a plastic cup of water overnight. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

He did not let go and the two rolled over in the waves, slashing water high into the air. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

She scratched at her headscarf but refused to let Dad adjust it for her. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

“Well, are you going to let us go?” Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

Her eyes are red and blurry and she's saying, "I'm sorry, Maxwell, we did our best. Better let me bandage up that hand, you're bleeding." Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Ally. I have three brothers. I am not capable of letting someone win.” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

He would never have questioned it, had it not been for Frankie letting down his guard and allowing Tad to glimpse inside. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Pollard let Seabiscuit savor this last rival, then asked him again. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“They destroy the ground cover so that the birds and animals of the ferns and mosses have no home. I would never let one on my mountain—never.” On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

For just a moment, she let herself pretend that it was her. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

Ophie could not see Mama parting with a nickel, let alone a whole quarter for a picture show. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

One group of mutual fund companies let preferred customers trade at preferred prices, and another group was charged with hiding management fees. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

Serves me right for letting my guard down. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

She had attached a note: “I have a calendar just like this. Beginning January 1st, let’s both cross off the days until you’re home. That will make the time go faster.” Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

She opened the door wide to let me in. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I let my voice drop off because Officer Khan is driving the police car we're in, and I still feel bad about lying to him and running off when he was only trying to help. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

After a moment of wistfulness, I try to let go of these memories, let go of my friends from Kunu Yaku, my beautiful cow, all the other sweet parts of my old life. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Sad ending, but let me not give it away. I’ll say no more.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

‘Now then, if all is as you wish, let us go and speak with your master.’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

My whole being focuses into one wish: Please don’t let me be humiliated in front of Brian. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Wang Lung went into his own room then, and drew about him again the long blue robe and let down the braid of his hair. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z

I don't let myself look for Lev among them. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Steve did not take kindly to the prison head’s jab, and he was incapable of letting an insult go unanswered. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Halfway through her senior year, Courtney has yet to take her SATs, let alone think about college. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

He ignored the question, letting his hand wander between the buttons of my blouse. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

Your counselors saw right through it but usually let you eat the candy. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

When she glances up at me, I smile—to let her know she can sit with me if she wants—but she has already looked away again. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

Then I finally let it out in a big huff. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Practice lets out early, which is good because I need to study before TJ gets home. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Not to the extent of letting him alter his statement. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pick it up with my stick, second, put it in a sack, and carry it' clear on up past the Shiloh schoolhouse, let it out in the woods there. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

She grasps his ear in her fist, letting it slide through her fingers. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

“I heard he plays first base. I’d like to see that. Do they let you, you know, watch?” Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ash let out a gasp of pain as her stepmother propelled her back toward the kitchen door. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I told my mom I wasn’t going back until they let me switch math teachers.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

It takes a minute before he lets go of his father’s hand, almost like his father is holding him back, but Mateo manages to break free. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

He drops his hands, letting his fingers trail down my cheeks. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Viola lurches back but she don’t let go and I go tumbling into the boat on top of her. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

Why not just let her throw a fit? Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had to go way back to let them know how she and Tea Cake had been with one another so they could see she could never shoot Tea Cake out of malice. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

Every once in a while he stops and lets her slip her trunk into the bucket. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

“I heard they didn’t let him out of the Crockery. I heard he escaped.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

She let Paula show her the kittens scampering around with their mother in the tiny garden behind the house and followed the three children to the house where they lived with their parents. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

Jack checked, vaguely irritated by this irrelevance but too happy to let it worry him. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z

And then I let the plate drop on the floor. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

“Well, I thought if you could see your way to let me have a hundred dollars a month, why, I could make out and maybe get my health back.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

He already had him pegged, and I just knew if he laid eyes on Hamilton he'd peg him, too, and never let me go. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

She pulled with all her might, and the chief guard roared, but he didn’t let go. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

She lets the thick tendrils of rice noodle hang for a moment before slurping them up. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

I let out all the breath I’ve been holding for days. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“Whatever. Ticks are everywhere. Same with poison ivy. If people let that stop them, nobody would ever go anywhere.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

I had no better words to use, no way to let John know how sorry I was that he’d lost his family. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

The thing is, Ms. Wyman is not going to let you not say the Pledge, Addie, so what is the point? The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

Shutting it down meant that he was finally letting go. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

She walked toward the stage and stood right in front of him, letting him see the wound, her red and seething insides, the place where her fury pulsed, where her fire lived. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

I let the words hang in the silence. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

“I was so relieved when Charlie bought it. My dad wouldn’t let me work on building another car when we had a perfectly good vehicle right there.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

He leaned back onto the headboard and let out a long, slow breath. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

The medium was so startled, he let go without a struggle. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Tam Lin showed me how to pick up scorpions, and he let a tarantula walk up my arm.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Why not let a church with more resources take on this task? Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

Except for letting me know that she made me a sandwich for lunch, Grandma left me alone. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

She didn’t usually let people touch her, but she didn’t mind with Paolo. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

It was only when I was alone with Jaja that the bubbles in my throat let my words come out. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

I don’t let her see how much I agree with her and how badly I want the spot. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

But as soon as he was let out in the morning—about six-thirty—he came and barked at our front door. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

But I will let you be the judge and let you tell me if I was not right. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z

"I was about to head back. Don't let me stop you." What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

I let all of that pass by until he said, “... and to your left as we circle the bay is the Golden Gate Bridge.” One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

And the big crooked nails on which it swung let out a wild rusty shriek. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Okay, Layla, time to let Ivy get settled,” Mom said, reading Ivy’s mind. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

The world sighed and creaked, and Louisiana clung to Ida Nee as if she would never, ever let her go. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z

Francesca was smart and beautiful and sometimes let me brush her long hair. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

“I like you. I like this. Now let me drive you somewhere so we can make out with integrity.” We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

We are headed toward the unknown, and we have no choice but to sit quietly in our hard seats and let ourselves be taken there. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

And I clasped my arms closer round Helen; she seemed dearer to me than ever; I felt as if I could not let her go; I lay with my face hidden on her neck. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

“Don’t let her near the milk. She’ll curdle it. And don’t get used to her presence here. Elihu will soon sec reason.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

And he and Harry let themselves into adjoining cubicles. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

She let the words take her away to some world where things didn’t keep catching fire around her and death didn’t lurk around every corner. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

"I'm so grateful for your honesty. Please let me give you something." Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

“I am annoyed by Radio’s willingness to let this country be the laughing stock of Europe—at the same time when national prestige is no joke—rather than admit its hoax.” Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

Put them bad boys in the oven at 350 and let them bake for ten minutes. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“I’ll play some songs. Then tell me your mood and let me take your resting heart rate.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

“They will never let me see her again. She told me once if she could not marry me, she’d want to become a nun.” Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

I try to go back to sleep, but the body won’t let me. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

“Come on, let’s grab a cab. Go see Mama, Boots?” he asked. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

He had just set foot on the marble staircase when he heard it yet again — “Kill this time... let me rip .. . tear...” Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

I stayed in the right lane, letting people pass me, and focused on keeping the car steady even though I was practically shaking with the thrill of being out on the road like we were. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

Heaving a sigh, I let the jacket slide from my arms and examine my shoulder. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

I heard her let out a defeated sigh. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

He pulled back the curtain and let me precede him onto the stage. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

It generally would be after their morning rush—but let me tell you about that rush. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

Afterwards, in the sting and rush and the steam of Fang’s shower, I opened my mouth and let the water pour down my throat. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

I think about Bing, how I knew he was in danger, how I let it happen. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Sandra, if you ever fall for someone, let me know,” Tats says, leaning over the table to whisper. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Frankie let out the breath he hadn’t realized he was holding. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“Was it an expensive sculpture that some kid dropped and he had to pay for it out of his own money or they didn’t let him graduate?” asks another. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

“But what about Delilah? I think probably they don’t let wet dogs inside.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

There was no reason for me to desire her so outrageously and to let myself get so carried away by her refusal. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You should be glad I’m not turning you in to Crosby. I’m doing you a favor, letting you dig yourself out of this mess.” Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Why don’t you sit tight and let me take you?” she says, planting both hands firmly on the arms of my chair. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

A compost heap on the far side’d let me vault over the wall. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

The music reached for my mind and I let it go. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

She listened carefully to the music and let it pull her lips into a smile. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

Neel heard his sister exhale and felt her hand trembling in his before she let go. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

Determined not to let Chapter Eleven’s condemnation of tourism ruin our travel plans, Milton was making airplane reservations and haggling with car rental agencies. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Wish I could let my hair grow, but Mother says the shorter the better to beat Saigon’s heat and lice. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

He’d managed to drive back in an old American military jeep that the “big guy” let him take. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

“Just let me wake the children and tell them.” Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

I had almost got my hands upon a decent job and had lost it, had let it slip through my fingers. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

That must be Anorak's way of letting me know I'm on the right track, I thought. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

I’ve never seen them stretch that long before, and they spring back up again into a spiral pattern when Mrs. Walton lets them go. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“If you had any sense, you would have let him die!” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

In addition, the sand lets rainfall drain away from the mound, preventing it from swelling too much. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

They let the rest of the Gryffindors draw ahead of them, then darted down a side passage and hurried off toward Moaning Myrtle’s bathroom. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

Not that he made a conscious decision to do that...He got back to school from Martel’s, hopped in his car, and let his instincts lead. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

“I think you should go home, and let him catch the ride he’s already arranged.” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

They always have those welts, they’ve always done that time, so rumor goes: they don’t let go easily. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

He lets go of my hands and does one more big sigh. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Even when we got off, the midget wouldn’t let me go. ‘We’re off it,’ I says to him. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

I closed the Bible, let it slide off the mattress and thunk on the floor. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

There’s no time to protest, let alone tap out a text. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

Or maybe she couldn’t let the fact in, because she just loved her little brother so much. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

I text Janae, letting her know that Layla is okay, and beg her not to say a word to our parents. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

I breathed in a big gulp of air, let it out, and asked him if he would have to leave us soon, when everyone goes in different directions. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

She winced, then turned her eyes toward the class and said, “Now I want everyone to settle down. Take a deep breath, let it out slowly, and prepare to do some math drills.” Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

She let his gentleness and the quiet familiarity of the tree lull her to sleep. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

He took one look at the two of us together and let out a shaky breath. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

I let the water run, dip my cheek into the ice-cool flow. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

He probably understood better than any of them what all this was about, having grown up in it and never let on to Sierra... Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

I let Dustfinger sleep on the sofa, and came down the next morning to find him still searching the bookshelves. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

“No,” I say, letting sleeping memories of my childhood spent backstage resurface. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

She opened the heavy drapes and let the pale morning sun into the room. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

If this was to be my life now, if this really was where I’d be stuck, then I did have to let go of what happened with Nabila. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

My dad let me pick up extra shifts since it was the Christmas break. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

It was like that dragonfly came to look right at me, to let me know he was still here, still alive, even if he had shed his first skin and moved on. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

“For the last time, you all, let me tell him,” she said. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

And I started to feel nervous in the Bob way, but Patrick didn’t let me get too nervous. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

She groaned and let the scrap of paper fall from her hand as she struggled to her feet. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

John had the name of a man on Depot Street who let hikers camp in his backyard and use his shower, so I went with him to a gas station while he asked directions. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

How cruel to let her look like that. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

It would be so simple to let go. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

She said she could not let Alba grow up there, playing with other children in the street and on the steps, and attending public school. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Chubs let out a low moan and said, “I think I’m going to be ill.” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Our weight was such that after they let us go, we spun faster and faster, laughing so hard we felt dizzy and sick. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

He let his weight rest against his rake as she began dragging the statue toward an oval bed of myrtle, beside the lamppost that flanked the brick pathway. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

I let go of the handle and walk back into the living room, and I open my laptop again. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had to be willing to let the bar swing me around. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

The rain had let up some, so the policeman let us go. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

“No, it’s not different. You say you let her go up there, but how could you have known she would fall?” The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

You must let them ooze and crawl of their own will onto a knife blade and then lift them gently into your bottle of sea water. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

I let her know which teachers she should stay away from at all costs and which ones to get to know even if she doesn’t have their classes. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Oh, and let me tell you, I hated it when she called in my parents. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

“Please, wife, let these men do their work with no further delay. There is nothing to worry about.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You need your energy. I know it isn’t much, but I won’t let you guys go hungry on my watch!” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Something about his mud-encrusted boots and the way he let smoke curl from his lips and how the sinking sun lit his green hair reminded me of a punk, redneck James Dean. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Then, when it let go, freeing her to take in gulp after gulp of air, she saw burning owls at the window grinning and beckoning to her with charred feathers. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

“Sorry. Mom wouldn’t let me bring any books over.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

The one time she tried to protect Nel, she had cut off her own finger tip and earned not Nel’s gratitude but her disgust From then on she had let her emotions dictate her behavior. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

The old couple had welcomed Mary into their little vine-sheltered farmhouse, had plied her with wine and cheese and bread and olives, and now didn’t want to let her go. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

He’ll show me how to dig my chin into my shoulder the way he does and how to let go with a right uppercut that will send Laman flying. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

He pulls me close, squeezing, and I melt into his shoulder, letting his arms circle me like a warm, tight blanket. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

He’d never seen him angry before, let alone wrathful, and it made him seem bigger somehow, an altogether different and more dangerous species of Strange than the one he had known all these years. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

She raised her head to the sky and let the rain fall on her face, and she pushed the drops into her hair, down her neck, into the crevice between her breasts. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

"If you two see either one of them let go, you tell me. And if I find out they did and you didn't let me know, you're gone as well. Now, fix it." Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

"I was chief, and you were going to do what I said. You talk. But you can't even build huts then you go off hunting and let out the fire." Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z

When you say things aloud, you let them go. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

“This is a big one coming, so let’s not screw it up, fellas,” he said. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he was sure she wouldn’t break the glass, Malcolm let her finish while he softened and warmed the putty. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

“I’m not going to hurt you! Just let me cut the net.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

"So, L's and G's, let's start with the news. This just in: Shirt...is a strange word, right? I mean, seriously, there had to be better options when it came to naming...this." Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

"She's agreed to let you audition today in the theater at three o'clock," she tells me. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z