| 单词 | assure |
| 例句 | Despite acknowledging that most alchemists are con artists, della Porta assures us that he is different and offers only reliable information. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z I rushed to assure her, even though it wasn’t really true. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z “I can assure you that being a grump about it is only going to make things harder” she said. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z “It is nothing in comparison of Rosings, my lady, I dare say; but I assure you it is much larger than Sir William Lucas’s.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “Miss Ames,” said Stuart in a trembling voice, “I assure you I had everything beautifully arranged—everything. And now look!” Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z “The few instances of it that I’ve had the misfortune to witness are among the worst memories of my life. And let me assure you, I’ve lived long enough to see some truly dreadful things.” Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “That will never be, however, I can assure you. Miss Fairfax, I dare say, would not have me if I were to ask her—and I am very sure I shall never ask her.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z I smiled weakly and tried to assure her I was okay, but what she really needed was a Xanax. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “No,” we assured him, “no, of course not.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “I’m all right. I’m fine,” I assured her. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z The prosecutor rejected this argument, assuring the court no tainted evidence was needed to prove the defendants’ guilt. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I can assure you that when I went to bed at nine, my legs were still shaking. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z The dress was a one-time affair, Cora assured herself. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He talks for more than a minute, assuring listeners that the enemy won’t be able to resist the militia’s weapons. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z The man’s very look and bearing, so grimly assured, made Bigger feel that he was already lost. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z But to Lawrence, seized with unrestrained enthusiasm, the projects future seemed assured. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “Stuff like this doesn’t often happen at Hogwarts,” Ron assured her. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Since both Franklin and Washington believed that an alliance with France could assure victory in the war, Franklin decided to meet with Bonvouloir. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “The thing is,” he said, “the pen returns to my pocket automatically, so even if I give it up—” “Not to worry,” Terminus assured him. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He does not know where she goes exactly, but he has always assured himself that she keeps herself safe. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z “I like the winter,” Finny assured me for the fourth time, as we came back from chapel that morning. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “I assure you we will address your grievance, but the first item on the agenda is the settlement of the Widow Cane’s property.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Fine assured him that he just wanted to play a few games with him. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z In her estimation, I knew, I was assured a safe life, an easy life, a fine education, every opportunity. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “Excuse me, but if this seems condescending, I assure you it’s not...but are you really locked to that flagpole?” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “A little rain never hurt anything,” Billy assured him. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z "Ser Jacelyn could arrange for him to vanish, but a trial before the king would help assure the continued loyalty of the other captains." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “We can trade for this,” Styx assured us. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “I get that, but I assure you she’ll be protected. If you don’t trust the system, can you at least trust me?” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Then we heard Papa Andrew’s voice assure us. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Seeing the stricken look on my face, he assured me that the problem was both common and solvable. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The vet had assured him that Paula couldn't pass her cold on to Lando, which was why Victor had left them in the same carton. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z He was used to hiding his bulk in baggy clothes, but Piper assured him he didn’t have to worry about that any more. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Milo was so relieved at having escaped the Doldrums that he assured the dog that he bore him no ill will and, in fact, was very grateful for the assistance. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z “Miss Lumley, do you see this nightcap covering both my ears? I assure you, I can’t hear a blessed thing when I have it on.” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Ranofer was up in a moment and after him, pausing only long enough to assure himself of a safe margin of distance between them. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Trotter knotted the tie for him with the kind of assured expertise born of knotting one man’s tie for more than a quarter of a century. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z “They are part of my family,” she assured me. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z “Then it is as much of a mystery to me, I assure you,” said the angel. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Eventually, things were smoothed out to the point where Tycho offered to pay Kepler’s moving expenses from Graz and assured him that the Emperor would come through with a paid position soon. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z They took God’s power as their due, as something that made the more exciting their own assured, special atmosphere. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Ellsworth assured Olmsted that by agreeing to help, he would be joining his name to one of the greatest artistic undertakings of the century. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I had some things to do myself, but not many, and Francis had assured me that getting the money was a simple matter of going downtown and signing some papers. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z In New York, Root assured the architects again and again that he would do nothing to interfere with their designs. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “You may rest assured that she will be punished,” Mr. Crouch added coldly. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “Let’s get you settled. You’ll feel better in a moment,” I assured her. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z After a second of assuring herself that she indeed was being called upon, she laid down her handbag and slowly folded her handkerchief. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z At Berkeley, Birge assured him, “the younger men now are being appointed and advanced on an entirely different plane from that of the older men.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “You know, old one, I can’t help thinking that a victory would be assured if only we had the Warrior’s sword,” Matthias said. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I assured them that they already had what it would take to succeed. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “Don’t you worry. We’re going to make a lot more than ninety bucks apiece,” X-Ray assured him as they drove out of the parking lot. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “Be assured, My Lord, in this house, there is no communication. Is there any topic that you would broach that my son should not hear?” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Despite his controversial interview with Caesar, many ask about Peeta, assure me that they know he was speaking under duress. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z All he knew was that he had been assured by both the missionary and the Homeland Security men that they would call his wife. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “First of all, he doesn’t have any ‘game’ to ‘horn in’ on, I can assure you of that. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Although she was assured that no farms would be sprayed, her property received two direct sprayings and, in addition, was twice subjected to drifting spray. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z I assured him I could get home on my own. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z And though the old woman assured the girl that she had always slept like that and nothing had changed nor would it ever change, Luna knew it was a lie. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z How could parents assure their kids that everything would be fine when we could see how vulnerable they were? How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Staring out into the night, he saw nothing but he knew the bees had assured his safety that night. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z El Patron could live for years—would live for years, the boy assured himself. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z They said it showed how powerful the slaveholding South had become, that part of the United States Army should have been called out to assure the return of one miserable fugitive. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “Lucky for us, I suppose. We’d sure like to take this one off your hands. I can assure you, we’ll enjoy and appreciate it.” The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Freshman English was taught by a cheerful woman in her late twenties who kept talking about something called the “essay form,” which, she assured us, we had learned in high school. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “This isn’t the only job,” I assured him. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The other fork of the road — the one “less traveled by” — offers our last, our only chance to reach a destination that assures the preservation of our earth. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Then he assured his team that Chen’s death would in no way affect their plans to leave for the summit at midnight. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z She stared at me, trying to catch my eye so she could assure me of what she had just said. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z We quickened our pace as these sounds assured us that life was ahead. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z “Yes, sir, Mr. Stone. We use that playground every single day. From morning to night,” I assured him, even though no one used it. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Daddy Clidell assured me that I had nothing to worry about. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Your wit is keen,” I assured him, raising my hand to silence him. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “But of course I will look at them, though I assure you they are useless.” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The men listened sympathetically, treated Johnny to drinks and assured him that they had been through the same mill. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z His solution may not always be pretty—it may involve coercion or exorbitant penalties or the violation of civil liberties—but the original problem, rest assured, will be fixed. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z According to the moral absolutism that characterizes McCandless’s beliefs, a challenge in which a successful outcome is assured isn’t a challenge at all. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z All I could do was rub their heads to assure them it might be okay. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z “I assure you, Constance,” said Number Two, looking vexed, “Mr. Benedict doesn’t like it, either. None of us does. It simply can’t be helped.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “It is nothing, Mademoiselle. It is something that has caught fire under the dining car. Nothing serious. It is put out. They are now repairing the damage. There is no danger, I assure you.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z The Gran had assured her Beefy would be safe, but if the cuco was tracking her...and she was home...then that meant not just Beefy but her parents too would be in harm’s way. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z When doctors assured us that Brother Hinton was receiving the best of care, I gave the order and the Muslims slipped away. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Graduate Dean George Birkhoff assured Ernest of Harvard’s high esteem for Oppenheimer “as a creative theorist” and confided that the university was willing to appoint him as an associate professor at $6,000. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Nelia Zafón knocked on the door and clasped one of my hands between hers, apologizing for taking so long to stop by and assuring me that everyone was happy to have us here. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z We slunk back to the classroom and assured Nigro that our second trip had gone just fine. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “And when I say 'anything,’ I can assure you I mean anything.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He had never known until she told him that he had a widow’s peak, which she assured him was a great mark of beauty. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Nothing could be assured, but I explained to Walter that we were only just now getting to a court where our claims would be seriously considered. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z As a son of Jupiter, his future had been assured. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z For, as Madison assured Jackson, “such things are not contemplated by any gentlemen in the congress.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z When he was gone I turned immediately to Jordan--constrained to assure her of my surprise. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Corinthians thought she should be afraid of him, for something in his manner suggested waiting—a confident, assured waiting. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Officer Delinko offered to report the incident, but Curly assured him that it wasn’t necessary. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z When the boy carried the lantern down to the quarter, his masters following, violence was assured. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I ask because my mom’s disappointment isn’t merely possible; it’s assured. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z But their dad assured them that it was “a wonderful facility” that “will finally give your mom the help she needs. That’s great, right?” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He merely assured Inspector Thomas Mathew that as far as he was concerned Velutha did not have the patronage or the protection of the Communist Party. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I assure you,” said Mr. Tuffett, “that a signed statement had better be on my desk by two o’clock this afternoon. I was on this campus last night,” he said, emphasizing each word. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z The sheer power of nuclear weapons themselves, any one of which could destroy an entire city, established a new principle for military conflict, dubbed "mutual assured destruction," or "MAD." Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I was permitted to reissue the book only on condition that a disclaimer was included, assuring Muggle readers that it was a work of fiction. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z This one, she assured Shirley, had successfully cured thousands of Chinese of baldness. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z I know as long as she’s assured I’m using my knowledge to serve them, I’m safe. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The doctors and M.P.s moved through the ward assuring everyone that everything was all right. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “I’m okay, I’m okay!” she assured them, trying to get back to her feet, slapping the dust off her legs and butt. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “Yes, I do,” the chaplain assured him guiltily. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z With the certitude of a true believer, Vellya Paapen had assured the twins that there was no such thing in the world as a black cat. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I assure you, he is extremely well trained. Harry — I will wait while you get into bed.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z At first Gary thought it was a setup, but the instructor assured him that it wasn’t, just a little extra teaching aid. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Chief Heiserman made it a point to speak to the truant officer, who assured him that Cal not only had no record for playing hooky but actually was a very good student. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I explained how I had met him and assured her that I was not living with him, as she had assumed. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Ernesto’s pallid skin mottled with excitement, his tentative hands that quickly became assured under her encouragement, the way he laid his downy head between her breasts and slept contentedly, like a well-fed baby. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z After all, he presumably knew something about the meaning and purpose of the Revolution, having done more than any man to assure its success. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z He shouted something I didn’t quite hear, but it was enough to assure me he was alive. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Lawrence further assured Groves that, if Oppenheimer failed in his task, he would step in himself. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Even now, when I’ve been assured there will be no permanent damage, I hunger for air. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He didn’t even know how to get there, yet he had assured me that I would get there on time. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z And it’s nice that proximity has forced his parents through the era of mutually assured destruction to now, where they have one Christmas instead of two. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “Rest assured of that, my son. In our free democracy, even fighting for its life, the truth will out.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z And as usual, he assured Americans he was giving military leaders everything they asked for. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He hugged the old ladies as we finally left their houses, assuring them he’d do his best to be useful—to get the fixable issues fixed. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “They’re sweet and harmless, I assure you, and they don’t lay anywhere but inside their coop.” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z On March 8 the committee was prepared to submit its report, thereby assuring that the controversy would not go away or get buried in some parliamentary graveyard. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z My parents were worried about me traveling alone, but the coaches at the Westbrook Foundation assured them that I would be well cared for. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Then, assured that the fox was asleep, it made a run for cover. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z All the while her sounds would assure me: You are home now; come closer; inside. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “The payment will be very generous. My client has assured me of that.” The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “They have many souls living there, far more than here. Too many to count. But I assure you they are Christians.” Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z They would praise me for encouraging Miss Norris, and I would probably be allowed shopping privileges and movie privileges downtown, and my escape would be assured. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z She assured me she had nothing whatsoever against minorities; she and her husband, who owned a chain of office-supply stores, personally knew many fine people who were Oriental, Spanish, and even black. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z In early January, an African American woman had asked if she could participate in the parade, and Alice Paul assured her that she was welcome. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z “It has cost us a lot of money to trace the boys this far, Mr. Getz,” he said, “and I can assure you that they are here. Somewhere..." “...in this filth!" The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Ma, I am always hungry for your cooking, he assures her. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “You’ll be exposed to a different class of people,” she assured me, and I felt the force of her ambition without knowing exactly what she meant. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “Don’t worry,” growled Tock, raising one paw assuringly, “something will turn up. Here, wind me, will you please? I’m beginning to run down.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z I assure him that I definitely had not felt that way. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z “I have plenty of ideas,” I assured her. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I agreed to karaoke night in the first place because Dylan assured me we would all just do group songs. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z In the early morning peasants sold vegetables I had never seen or eaten before in my life—and my mother assured me I would find them so sweet, so tender, so fresh. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She watched the black unblinking men, and the drums assured her that the glow would never leave her, that it would be waiting for and with her whenever she wanted to be touched by it. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She assured her mother that she would return home to finish her doctoral degree after the trial. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Hearing that made me feel anxious, like I should be helping out, but Tyson assured me that Dad wanted us both at camp. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z They assured him he’d be up and walking around in a few days, but he was still resistant. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Her hips assure them that she will bear children easily and painlessly. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z His white friends eventually assured him that they considered him “not really black.” The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I, too, say let us be peaceful; but the only way to do this is first to assure justice. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “There’ll be all the tangerines they can eat that you’re able to pay for with money from your mess fund,” Milo assured him. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He assured me Wallace would be sympathetic, but I had strong reservations. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z As scientists, we deplore the use to which a beautiful discovery has been put, but we can assure you that unless Japan surrenders at once, this rain of atomic bombs will increase manyfold in fury. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z It’s just a stupid phobia, he assured himself. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I felt assured of my long lifespan, if nothing else. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The returnees from the previous year, already assured of a place on the team, shot layups as they glanced arrogantly toward the boys in the bleachers, sizing up the group as a whole. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z But having learned how to assure a food supply by their own efforts, they now settled down in permanent village communities. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z It was slightly more assured—easier in tone. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z My mother assured her I had done this precisely for my race. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “My wife and sister-in-law have heart trouble and I'll assure you had this horrifying program been fatal to either of them the Columbia Company would have had to answer for it.” Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z I mean to say something—to assure him that I will last, maybe—but words fail me. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z No, there would be no membership dues for the boy, Nigro assured Regina. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “Miss Eliza Bennet, let me persuade you to follow my example, and take a turn about the room. I assure you it is very refreshing after sitting so long in one attitude.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z With them ruin is assured, for they are completely united and completely under the command of others. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, I met them. You don’t have to worry about them, Jane. The funny thing about rich folks is they never remember the hired help. I assure you, my secret is safe.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z "We're almost there," my father assured us as we crossed the Vistula, the river that meanders through the city. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Lara assures everyone that she’s seen the rules on her father’s desk and that it’s basically a massive obstacle course with little stations where we have to answer supernatural trivia questions. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I thought we were placed in front because Momma was proud of us, but Bailey assured me that she just wanted to keep her grandchildren under her thumb and eye. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Only Messengers are allowed to help me with my project, and you may be assured it is a marvelous project. Now, I’m sure you’re wondering what the Whisperer is—am I right?” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I can assure you, I’m not so set on a bourgeois life as Mother and Margot. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z He assured me he did, but I think we’ll have to talk about it again sometime. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z His mind would well over at last and he would not be Montag any more, this the old man told him, assured him, promised him. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Let me assure you, Mr Stevens, my life does not stretch out emptily before me. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Colonel Korn assured him with a flat lack of conviction, and turned back chuckling to Yossarian, his disdainful merriment increasing at the sight of Yossarian’s unyielding expression of antagonism and distrust. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z It would be for just a week or two, Mom and Dad assured her, a month at the most, while they got a kitty together and looked for a new place. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z America’s embrace of speedy executions was, in part, an attempt to redirect the violent energies of lynching while assuring white southerners that black men would still pay the ultimate price. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z He made a few calls from his crooked wall phone and kept assuring us the guy was coming. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z He was further than I had ever seen him from his old assured self, it seemed to me. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z By 1796, he had begun to draft his last will and testament, in which he eventually made elaborate provisions to assure that all his slaves would be freed upon the death of his wife. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z “We must return to them their lawful rights, assure equality of justice—and then everybody leave everybody else to hell alone. Paternalistic—we show our prejudice in our paternalism—we downgrade their dignity.” Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He assured us that the IT department was working overtime to try to identify the IP address of the computer used in the anonymous emails. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Helmuth takes the first paper and signs his name, assuring that he is 100 percent Aryan, not one drop of Jewish blood. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z The biscuits and the fishing gear assured us of the solid part of our diet. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z "You would not like it, up in the sky," the star assured him. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z They were assured that Bobby wouldn’t have any trouble entering Hungary. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Arnold assured André that he would be safe going overland to the British lines because he would have a pass signed by General Arnold himself. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z That done, he continued on his way, cool and assured as ever. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z As for money, he assured me that he wouldn’t need to touch our personal finances. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Nancy laughed, returned the embrace, and assured her that she had—with a little help. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “Should any hair be so insolent as to appear, my barber stands with razor ready,” he had assured her when she raised him up. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z And still you are called to struggle, not because it assures you victory but because it assures you an honorable and sane life. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z “Then it was just a matter of finding the perfect time to strike,” he said proudly, as if victory had been assured from the moment he decided to save us. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He said he wanted to make a film about them, and he assured them that it was going to blow up the perception of wealthy entrepreneurs as predators and show the Angels as “American heroes.” Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z “It truly is, Jojo,” Stella assured her brother for the seventieth time. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “I’m fine,” I assure her, and I feel good that she missed me. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z My parents objected, but I assured them that when the crab season was over, I would go and catch up with the class. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Max assures me that the mailman does not know my name or my address. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z One of the things that appealed to me most about Culver Creek was that my dad assured me there was no PE requirement. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “Yes, miss. I was assuring your friend that once we catch the perpetrator, we will be throwing the book at him.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “There’s stuff here from Gide, Gorky . . .” I assured him that I would read them. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z A crestfallen Hawkins assured King that he understood. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z “As regular as they come,” she assured me. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z They rushed to assure me that my ethnic identity had given me no more than a foot inside the door, at most a slight edge. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z But with the schedule of twelve-hour workdays six days a week, she was assured she wouldn’t do anything more than eat and sleep during her time off. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Julia replied, To assure us that our wonderful war is going swimmingly when in fact it’s going down the toilet. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Lapidus assures Ashoke that missing the first week of kindergarten is not a problem, that things have yet to settle down. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Before I returned to Beekman, I had to be assured they would permit me to begin an independent study of the project. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Nixon assured Johnson he took that position, he wanted the war over. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z My father assured us that Hershel was safe, although I suspect he had doubts that he shared secretly with my mother. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z The wagon, Bear assured me, contained, “some rich lady, in search of a wayward husband.” Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z ‘It was quite unintentional, I assure you. A most unfortunate accident.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Mom always assured us they were just harmless drunks. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “We all do jerky things,” she assures me. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z He knew I had gone to the police—and after I’d assured him everything would be all right! Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He handed me the key, saying: “Will you keep it? You had better be assured.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Stilt, it was presumptuous of him to measure her windows for new curtains. assure/ensure/insure. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z After they assured him that such a thing would never have occurred to them, he hastened back down the steps. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I would have concluded Herr Bremann was suffering from some serious illness, but for certain remarks his lordship made at that time assuring me this was not so. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Ashish had been in before Max, to assure them that he was armed and ready with the music. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I assure all foreigners that their rights will continue to be respected. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “I spoke to one of the officers. He assured me we’ll be underway any moment. Hey there!” he yelled down to the young men below. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z She assured Mia that yes, Shaker schools were excellent—Pearl could enroll in AP classes in every subject; there were science labs, a planetarium, five languages she could learn. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He wasn’t badly cut, and Coach assured us he was going to be okay. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I tell her about my little adventure and assure her that it was safe and that I was never in danger of tumbling to my death. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z All I can do is shake my head and assure him I’m okay with a small, painful smile. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z But events of the past few weeks had changed Johnson’s mind, and he assured King that a voting rights bill would soon be introduced in Congress. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z She raced eagerly from place to place to assure herself everything was all right. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “We met them by accident in the woods,” Kendra assured her. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The healthy and the sick, the assured and the sick in spirit, all make their way to church in the gray morning or in the dusty afternoon. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, during those months, Berkeley faculty members continued to assure me that—they were certain—I would be able to work as a special counselor to minority students. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, no, sir,” the chaplain assured him with embarrassment. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The clerk at the window assured her that it would reach its destination that afternoon. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z When I assured them that I did not share Ross’s views, they ordered me to stay away from him. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The mixture is a little soft, but as Elizabeth pours the ice cream into ziplock bags, she assures me that a few hours in the freezer at home will make the texture perfect. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “I’m speaking very loudly, and you’re only three feet away. The elementary physics of sound waves assures me that you are receiving my auditory signals.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Besides, Moqorro assured him that the three ships were not lost. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “What a fool you are, Basta! I’m not talking about children’s magic. I mean the magic of the written word. Nothing is more powerful for good or evil, I do assure you.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “We do not discuss hunting, that I can assure you.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z “It will feel short for them, I assure you.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The doctors who had seen Raymond were the best in the world, she told us, and had assured her that with the proper treatment, his foot would heal as good as new. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z But he assured them they could have influence. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “As long as you want me,” he assured me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Rest assured that the use of fire by any MidMerican scythe will be banned in conclave tomorrow,” he said. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “We will do as we are bid,” I assure the knight, trying to move Cardan away before he does something we will both regret. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “You will, you will. I assure you that you will.” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z When I confront Plutarch, he assures me that it’s all for the camera. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Vietnamization would show the North Vietnamese he was serious about working out a diplomatic solution, and at the same time assure Americans the war would soon be over. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z The nymph here, perched on an open flower, is an inaccurate combination of these two insects, which locals assured her were related. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Mom and my friends would have courtside seats, he assured me. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z "Xaro assures me that in Qarth, man and woman each retain their own property after they are wed. The dragons are mine." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z When they assured him they were, he gushed that he had recognized Shorty from a picture in the newspaper. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He tried to assure them that Wolfgang wasn't being held by the Gestapo yet. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z “Of course all of us here are pleased with the world-wide epidemic of cyclotron construction,” he assured William W. Buffum, general manager of the Chemical Foundation, one of his major patrons. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Lance assured her he was going to pry the lid off the whole sticky business before signing off. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z They assured her that she could go back on night work in the summer if she wished. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Be assured I will not be far from here, and I promise to come back for Christmas and Easter and your saint’s day. And to see when that front tooth grows in again.” The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z "I mean, not nothing. Something happened. But nothing to be worried about. Everything is cool," I quickly assured them. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z The other women assured her the operation is completely discreet and safe. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z There are, he assures her, no such things as curses. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z “I assure you, this is the best opportunity we’ll have for hours.” Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Be assured that I pull at the roots of these sympathies. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z And then Louisiana’s grandmother said, “I am uncertain exactly what you are implying, but I can assure you that I do not care for the implication, whatever it is.” Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z After I assured myself that little “Minnie” was of sound health and good moral character, I agreed. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z We assured him, as I’m assuring you, that we would never tell anyone anything. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z As the Russian forces approached, Dr. Lange assured me that moving the twenty-seven crates containing the Amber Room meant preserving the riches of the Reich. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z And finally, in our time a beard is the one thing a woman cannot do better than a man, or if she can her success is assured only in a circus. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I told him about our adventures, and Bessie—he wanted to hear every detail about the cute baby cow serpent—and I assured him that Annabeth was safe. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “It’s not against the law,” X-Ray assured him. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “I do not know.—One of the Otways.—Not Frank;—it is not Frank, I assure you. You will not see him. He is half way to Windsor by this time.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Amalia’s aunt's guesthouse has a painted porch and a cheerful sign hanging out front, assuring guests that they're open for the winter. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z So he followed, mysteriously right and assured, and the hunters trod behind him. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z It seemed as if I wanted to sustain my grief, to assure myself that I had cared deeply enough. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “You can see him from time to time,” Artemis assured Bianca. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z They were assured that they were going to be the only inhabitants of that land of milk and honey, except of course a few whitefolks like John Brown who history books said was crazy anyway. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The Alacrans crowded around and assured El Patron of their fond regards. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Once they got a taker for the feed shop, they were done, he assured her. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z When we went outside and sat in the shade of a tree, my brothers confessed they frequently got hit, often unfairly, they assured us. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z “I may not be a human, but I am a man,” he assured me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Even if the war ended in six months or a year, a much higher salary even for that brief time would bring Dorothy that much closer to assuring her children’s future. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z I was the one who assured the colored maids we wouldn’t be found out, and I am the one responsible for this. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Zeitoun talked gently to the woman, assuring her that she would be taken care of. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “I’m doing fine,” she assured me, “but I wish you were here.” Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z I assure her I did not and run down the hall to my room before she can interrogate me further. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z The same quiet, assuring voice of the paramedics on Emergency, but his heart was bongoing against his chest. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z They assured Simon that everything was a bad business. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “Unofficially. Off the record,” Mrs. Richardson assured her friend, tucking the phone receiver against her shoulder and double-checking that her office door was shut. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “It is just the soldiers testing their weapons,” one of our friends assured us. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z And she felt that he knew this and inwardly smiled to see how easily, on this part of the battlefield, his victory could be assured. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z I assure him that being the building rep is a big honor that he richly deserves. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z At first I was afraid it was too un-Jewish, but Rabbi Gold assured me it’s fine. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z The guard assured Shin that he would help. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Your friend and apprentice housebreaker, Denna, pstscrpt—Please rest assured that I did not notice the disgraceful condition of your bed linens, and did not judge your character thereby. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I am frequently mistaken for the god of love. Death has more in common with Love than you might imagine. But I am Death. I assure you.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z She assured her new chief of staff that they’d go over field service regulations with the new soldiers when the train started to move. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z She had defended Mayor at first, reminding me that Quisqueya was a gossip and assuring me that Mayor never caused any trouble. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “Renault will get the best of care, I assure you,” Leon said. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s purple with orange stripes,” he announces, his voice more assured now. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He successfully lobbied for Washington to head the Continental Army and personally selected Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence, two strategic decisions designed to assure Virginia’s support for the cause. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z “You can definitely go to college,” I assured him. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “At any time—any time of the day or night, dear,” Edna assured her. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z And since the cat is out of the bag, I think the least you can do is to assure her that her child is loved and protected.” Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Donleavy was running for election, and assured our parents that if he won we could count on having the only colored paved playing field in that part of Arkansas. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I guess what I really wanted was to assure you that Biddy is a lovely girl. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “The thing is,” she said, flippantly lighting a cigarette, “they aren’t going to find Jose. You can be assured of that.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It had about the same coloring—brown eyes, brown hair—a bigger nose than mine, and more ears, but a very assured face. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Of course, you have my deepest apologies for this error, and I assure you we are doing what we can to fix it. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z She was so nice about it, Percy thought she must be a monster in disguise; but Hedge pulled him aside and assured him that Esther smelled like a normal human. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I seem frilly and shallow, twirling and giggling in my dress, although the others assure me I am charming. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z When you say Durham! the wheels begin to turn, the smoke rolls in massive clouds from every stack and the sweet assuring music of busy machinery is heard. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Instead, I heard him assure the king that he had kept his virtuous but unworthy daughter away from the most noble prince. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z When he passed out the bucket, he would give me another disgusted head-shake, even after I assured him that he could have as much water from us as he wanted come spring. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Rasheed stopped to look at an engraved silver dagger in one shop, and, in another, at an old rifle that the shopkeeper assured Rasheed was a relic from the first war against the British. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I could simply lie to Falconer, assure him that I'd transcribed the entire performance. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, they’ll come back in, all right,” he assured the recruit. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, yes, I am quite discreet,” he assured me, looking curiously at the paper. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “Not that I don’t like men,” she assured me with wide- eyed openness. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Mary remembered an abolitionist assuring stowaways, “‘Mrs. Jones will take good care of you to-day,’ and of course I said ‘Yes.’ A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Miss Amin, I’m certain you can assure your boyfriend’s viewers that these allegations are false.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “Oh, no. Odilia just came over to pick up some money for eggs,” Mamá assured her boss, quickly switching to English. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z And even when I had assured myself I was on the right road, I felt compelled to stop the car a moment to take stock, as it were. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z She wanted to assure Natalie, I’m really good at codes and secret messages. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The rips in the map told me that she had not intended this as a clue— Margo was too precise and assured with her clues to muddy the waters. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z He assured Thieu that the United States was not abandoning South Vietnam, that Nixon would continue the bombing as long as necessary. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He didn’t ask how I knew this; just nodded, assured by the tone of my voice. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “As a literary arts major, I can assure that’s just a mess. You basically said that you won’t say you told me so.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z A voice in Feral’s head assured him that it was not reason enough. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He had, I supposed, used them to assure himself of the freedom of the house; even more, for the defiance of knowing he had the liberty of motion, unknown to his masters. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z A few students grumbled, but again I assured them that this was all part of my master plan. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z The task was to assure Lawrence that Berkeley would continue to support the Radiation Laboratory at its accustomed level and open the doors for the expansion he was already contemplating. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “I am entirely responsible for my own coming,” she assured him haughtily. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “I’m not asking you to pay for it,” Nately assured him quickly. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Farmer didn’t tell her that sorcery didn’t exist—it was too deeply embedded in the culture for him to dismiss it—but he assured her that her son had died of explainable medical causes. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z “It’s not even that far,” Bobby Gene assured him. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z One month after moving into his building, Holmes sold the former Holton drugstore and assured the buyer that he would face little competition. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z She was there to calm me and feed me pills that I saw were my own inadequate aspirins, and to assure me that my punishment was over, that I was all right. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z The defense machine’s hunger virtually assured them of a job through retirement. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z "You'll need someone to share your burdens. I assure you, my price would be modest." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I would assure him that I would try not to, and that in any event he would be checking the manuscript page by page, and ultimately the galley proofs. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The listener was assured of his membership in the Church; he was not alone before God. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s a bluff, but I got a feeling about Ida, and if I’m right then I want her feeling indebted to me in a way that assures that she won’t be likely to betray me. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z ‘My real daughter Hygeia isn’t like that, I assure you. She’s quite nice. At any rate, you did well reprogramming the statue. You have a surgeon’s hands.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bennet assured her that they never sat there after dinner, and then added: Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z We children used to suspect, though, that one reason he had wanted a large family was to assure himself of an appreciative audience, even within the confines of the home. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z “And here’s something I know you’ll enjoy hearing,” he assured the Humbug. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Pita, her face scrunched, cried that she was hungry, so I assured her we would be stopping soon. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “You assured me your show was safe, Baaz!” he said angrily. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Nonetheless, average Cahokians understood the intent: to assure the city’s continued support by celestial forces. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “You were right to tell me, Gerald,” Mr. Washington assured him with a sigh. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Periodically, the queen releases a new portrait of her—sleeping soundly in a four-poster bed—to assure the kingdom that their heir is still alive. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He immediately assured me that as long as he was president of this university and unless I went crazy, he would back me and our work. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Celia endeavors to be as helpful as she can, which consists mainly of fetching cups of tea and finding new and creative ways to assure people that everything will be fine. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Burnham assured them that ample time remained but that he had no illusions. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Theo assured me that, if Miles really was the one running the job to set Celia’s hair on fire, he wouldn’t have let me take the fall for it. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z What struck me was how assured he seemed of his own direction in life. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “It is only for a little while more, my love,” Hizdahr had assured her. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “You have your books. Supper is hot. Just assure me you’ll stay in bed and read when you finish eating.” The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “It will be fun,” I tried to assure her. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z “I fight a lot of people. But I assure you—you’ve never fought me as Mars. If you had, you’d be dead. Now, kneel, as befits a child of Rome, before you try my patience.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “I am considered something of a Potter authority; it is widely known that we are friendly. I have assured the spirit community that I will not pester you for information, however. ‘ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Despite this, Dasch confidently assured them that he had "buffaloed" the man. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z Dr. Calvin masked impatience, “It doesn’t make much sense, I admit, in lay language; but there is no conceivable use in presenting the mathematics of this. I assure you, it is as I say.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Sela had assured him that with three weeks’ rest, combined with her healing skills, he would be fighting fit once more. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “Nothing is all right,” the Inspector assured her. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched at the flags with his cane, said, “But no matter. I am off to assure our fortune.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Its expression was confident, as if assured of its devotees, the unyielding lips sensuous and full. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “Be assured, sir,” said he, “no pains or exertions on my part shall be spared to discover the villain.” Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z "I can assure you the Holy Grail is quite safe in London," said Ishtar. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He held her, stroked her hair, and with moist eyes assured her that she had nothing to worry about, certainly he would marry her, as he long had promised. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z And they soothed him and they said over and over, the elder son and the second son, “Rest assured, our father, rest assured. The land is not to be sold.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z “There’s nothing wrong with me,” I assured him sullenly. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Come on. It’s okay,” Levi assures the dog. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I don’t have time to assure him this was going to happen whether or not he’d run away. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Colonel Korn was the lawyer, and if Colonel Korn assured him that fraud, extortion, currency manipulation, embezzlement, income tax evasion and black-market speculations were legal, Colonel Cathcart was in no position to disagree with him. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “They’re slaves, Elias. Their only concern is pleasing their master, and in this case, I assure you, their master would not be pleased.” An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “One day our villages will know each other,” Kira assured him. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I wish to hear with all celerity of their location and the manner in which Your Lordship proposes to assure their safety. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “I have already enough funds to assure us essential support, but I am trying to get enough to enable us to go forward with full steam ahead,” Ernest informed McMillan. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Sammy Cantu assured him the meeting would take place at the preordained time, maybe the agent had simply arrived early in order to look the town over and get his bearings straight. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Suesetta assures me, “It’s just like having to say our Christmas speeches in front of the congregation, only we don’t have to memorize it, so it’s even better. You’re good at speaking anyway, Betty.” Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Prudence said, ‘Well, I have more important things to worry about, I can assure you. I know I’m going to blow those cheerleading tryouts. I just know it.” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Royal assured the fugitive that the railroad was at his disposal. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I assured her, and raised my scalpel, waiting for Mr. Mams to give us the go-ahead. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z While the College of Physicians assured everyone that yellow fever did not originate in the water, the majority of citizens felt otherwise. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z “Then, a week later, someone from the school again contacted the hotline, but the worker assured the caller that you were okay and the child protection team didn’t follow it up!” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I assured him that solitary confinement would be fine as long as I could wear and eat what I chose. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But whenever possible, he stole a few minutes on Friday just to stand close to her and hear her voice, soft and smooth as suede, assuring him that he was a “neat kid.” Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z “All you have to do is let go of that scrap of cloth and let it drift down here to me. The moment you do, your loved ones’ safety is assured. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She explained to the frantic boy that this charm would cut the pains and assure him of a fine, well-born baby. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “A very serious sort, I assure you;” still smiling. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Rest assured that we are taking this incident very seriously and will investigate this matter thoroughly with the Montgomery County police, and appropriate action will be taken against the perpetrators. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z So I decide to wait for one with a kitchenette to open up—any day now, Hildy assures me, turnover is dependably high. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll be right back with that,” she assured him with another unnecessary smile. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z In such cases, voters were asked to validate their ballots by taking an oath assuring that they were legally permitted to vote. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z I gave her a bit of my company, and assured her that I had checked the lock, and told her that the flag on the moon was splendid. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z It got as far as the Supplement volume of the new OED, which is something, but not enough to assure survival. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Ash was left behind, for Lord Rowan had assured Ana that she would want for nothing during her visit. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z But he assures me it is in America and therefore, it must be a little bit like California. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z My wife assured me that, as our love grew, so would our beauty. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z But the harassed and unfeeling teachers assured each other that this was just a subterfuge for a child to get out of the classroom for a little while. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z My father thus replied to the effect that while he was most grateful that his feelings had been taken into account, Mr Silvers could be assured that service would be provided to the usual standards. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Augustus assured me it was because my email was better and required a more thoughtful response, that Van Houten was busy writing answers to my questions, and that brilliant prose took time. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z These poets assured me that the PG County police were not police at all but privateers, gangsters, gunmen, plunderers operating under the color of law. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z “Is there anything else you wish for, Jane? I assure you, I desire to be your friend.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z "I assure you it's not. We don't pull pranks down here." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He looked at me as if to assure me that we would soon go home. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z He assures his mother he’s doing well, and he has Dr. Gachet to look after him. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Even Daddy could rest assured that I’d be safe there; getting hurt just wasn’t something you thought about happening at church. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Tristran licked his fingers and assured his benefactor that they had been the very finest mushrooms he had ever had the privilege of eating. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z "Have no fear on that count," the lord assured them. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “It’s only the wind,” the people of the castle assured each other, “nothing but the wind. ” The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Triumphant music that assures you MacGyver will always win in the end. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z His family assured him that the police would soon let him go, but nothing happened. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “And when you come right down to it, that’s no lie,” she assured herself. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Trust me, when we open the bag, we’ll have more stink than we know what to do with,” Jordie assures us. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z “But I assure you, it was not half as pretty as your own.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Rather than create a scene, the Gestapo spoke calmly, assuring their victims that they wanted to help them. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z The police must be off to arrest Communists, Helmuth assures himself. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z The coming century, he was assured, would be one of consolidation and refinement, not revolution. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z So I assured him that he was right, it was for the best, and that I was not upset. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “We’ll be home in no time; she’s waiting for you,” he assured me, and he tickled my cheek until I smiled. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z “I—I am, Madam. I hope you will excuse any—er—liberty these naughty children may have taken. I assure you, there was no intention—” “You?” said the Queen in a still more terrible voice. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z “I can’t imagine what came over me. Temporary insanity or something. I’m so very sorry. I can assure you it will never happen again.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The sun’s faint warmth restores my hope, assures me that I am safe now. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I assured him that we would provide him with warm clothing and that he would spend only a night in jail, but to no avail. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ve got to meet someone I haven’t seen in a long time,” I assured him, “and I want to look my best.” Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z At length he prolonged his remark into “Pip, I do assure you this is as-TON-ishing!” and so, by degrees, became conversational and able to walk away. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z She was tall, and broad-shouldered, with hips that her obstetrician assured her were made for childbearing. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z "I assure you, the Hand wants no part of it." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z That wouldn’t be a problem, he assured her. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z When I assured her no harm had been done, she said: 'I do thank you for stopping and not running poor Nellie over. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “Thy mother will know and love thee always, my son,” the friar assured him. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z The New York Daily Mirror was demanding that racing officials step in and investigate the horse’s condition and either call off the race or assure the alarmed public that Seabiscuit was in good shape. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Upon hearing that, the Full Gospel Apostles enthusiastically assured her that the moment she began going to church, got us children and herself baptized, God would in no time grant her her request. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He sounded too forceful, too assured, too confident that he was right and anyone who opposed him was wrong. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z In American English, to assure is to instill confidence or certainty. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “It was much more dramatic the first time, let me assure you.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I assure you, Yaxley, the Auror Office will play no further part in the protection of Harry Potter. The Order believes that we have infiltrated the Ministry.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He asked me if I was okay, and I assured him that I was. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “He's fine,” I said out loud, as if to assure myself. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “Make an emperor into a prince? Ask an emperor to travel to receive gifts? I assure you, this will not sit well with Chief Powhatan,” he says. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z I assure her that she hasn’t and that she’ll be well disguised anyway. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “You will be coming to study with me. I assure you I have a great many books. I will make the necessary arrangements, and then we shall be on our way.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Fermi assured Groves he knew exactly what he was doing. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I just want to assure everybody out there in our great nation that we’re doing everything we can to make sure we bring these girls home safe. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “There are going to be changes at Granger. We can assure you of that,” Ms. McCrea promised. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “Oh, I assure you, my dear, it’s still me. I’m still very much Daedalus. Our mother, Athena, makes sure I never forget that.” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z But I assured him that I was fine. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The FBI agent who was in charge of the Oklahoma field office had assured Hoover that the transfer could be handled without any “unfavorable comment” in the press. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z This is not, Descartes assures us, how our universe began: God made it, God ordered it, as we all know. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z He didn’t tell her where he slept, but he assured her—on his honor—that it was in a safe, warm place. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z For anyone who thinks that, let me assure you it's a bunch of malarkey. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Hoover assured the American public that the explosives were seized and the saboteurs imprisoned. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z “Oh, but I assure you we have all thought of it so much,” continued Lady Crowan. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I smiled and said: 'I assure you the privilege is all mine.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z I would hide my anger and lull them to sleep; assure them that the community was in full agreement with their program. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z But who can assure us that this war, which has caused nothing but pain and sorrow, will then be over? The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Often I reached down to assure myself that the rupees were still tied carefully in a corner of my sari and then tucked securely into my waist knot. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z If it were to remain a no, Charles assured him, “I will never mention the subject again.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “They are very sweet, the both of them,” Dany assured her. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “That’s not it,” I assure her, aware that I’m losing the battle to stay calm. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z “It is becoming to weep at the sight of Our Lord’s crucifixion,” I assured him. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z “I assure you we will address your matter in due time. Now please be seated.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z There were no books in Elinor's kitchen, not one, but they ate an excellent supper there at a wooden table that came, so Elinor assured them, from the scriptorium of an Italian monastery. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Which I assure you is a blessing and a curse. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z The officers assured him that they wanted to keep things relaxed. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Because of the wind, which would make the shooting much more difficult, he could probably afford to go slowly enough so as to assure snagging the glasses. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “They make a fuss about Hogsmeade, but I assure you, Harry, it’s not all it’s cracked up to be,” he said seriously. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry you feel that way. I feel terrible about what happened. I assure you the atrocity was unintentional.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z There would be no pain, he assured her. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Foremole had assured them that any attempted tunneling would take at least a few days before signs showed. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “We can find a trader who wants to do business,” Mambu assured the boys. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z She put away her knife but assured me that if I tried to escape I’d see it again—just before she killed me with it. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Her brother had gone out to Montana himself and assured her this was the text any homesteader must have for farming in eastern prairie country. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z The Pope assured Christians that anyone who died, even along the journey, would have his sins forgiven and earn a special place in paradise. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Finally I break down and tell Gavin, who’s sweet and comforting and assures me that there’s absolutely no truth to it. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z They assured her they would not forget her. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Civil rights leaders are quick to assure the public that when we reach a colorblind nirvana, race consciousness will no longer be necessary or appropriate. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z “I can assure you that the refrigerator is quite empty. In fact, it hasn’t been plugged in for a week.” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z He was assured he would be able to bring his music and have time to work on his lyrics. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z In an evil moment the shopman held up the lovely, shimmering folds, and said, “A bargain, I assure, you, ma’am.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Clara assured them, and that gave them the courage to continue. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, no, no, no,” the chaplain assured him. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Marvelous. And you must wear that fantastic costume. I can assure you that you’ll get everyone’s undivided attention,” the young man shrieked, covering his mouth with a hand. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “We just need to cross the ice,” I assured her. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The space for father’s name, of course, was left blank, but the clerk had assured her that they’d be able to find the correct document even without it, that the certificates were public record. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Their trust in the world seemed infinite, their forward progress in it entirely assured. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “I don’t really think your lake is nasty,” she assured the njuzu. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z This, she assured us, would definitely keep her from being late in the future. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z “Oh, I know all that,” Clevinger assured him, his gaunt face pale and his agitated brown eyes swimming in sincerity. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “I assure you I was writing from the heart.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “I assure you there is quite as much of that going on in the country as in town.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z But I assure you, my invention is destined to bring peace to thousands—perhaps even millions—of troubled souls. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Franklin’s endorsement of the petition from the Pennsylvania Abolition Society effectively assured that the preferred Madisonian strategy—calmly receiving these requests, then banishing them to the congressional version of oblivion—was not going to work. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z He’d assured his brother that he knew what he doing, that he would conduct a competent hunt. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “I assure you I’m gonna kick your chapped tails. You especially, Sonny. I still owe you, big time.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z It was shocking to see the enemy they’d been assured was nearly defeated strike with such ferocity. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Mom must have seen the doubt cross my face, because she rushed to assure me. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Instead, Jefferson decided to pass it to Madison in order to assure its propriety. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z The guard assured him that the river was frozen, and that even if he broke through, the water was only ankle-deep. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Each man was hedging his bets on the hereafter by preparing his private papers for posterity, the one place where they knew their prospects of immortality were assured. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z “Nothing at all, madam,” he assured her, as he put the parcels into her arms and bowed again. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Let me assure you, I've looked into this matter and thought it through thoroughly. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z But he assured them that no test ban would be accepted without a comprehensive agreement on disarmament. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “Let me assure you, terror is half the fun. You should hear the ladies squeal! But don’t worry. After the first quarter mile, the ground becomes a blur.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He assured all parties that there had been no discussion of the details of the Ellsberg trial. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Mom assured me it was all perfectly legal. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z In conclusion, the officer assured us that the chemical agent, “once you’re out of it, will be nothing more than a painful memory.” Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I am quite confident and assured of my abilities. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z As soon as I’d combed my hair, she inspected it and assured me that there was a change. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z And, having assured himself that his friend would be safe in the empty inn, Tommy walked back through the village to the gap in the wall. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z "The fire will be out soon," another assures me. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z When he assured her that everything was as she wished it, she was content and lay listening. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z He was perfectly welcome, she’d assured him, her father and stepmother wouldn’t mind. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She was extremely concerned when she saw me but I assured her I was fine and explained what happened. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They sang protest songs and listened to community leaders who assured them that after hundreds of years spent wandering in the desert of segregation and oppression, the Promised Land was at last within sight. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z The interrogator assured her he wasn’t going to do anything to the prisoner. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z I asked her to please tell me how old she was, and assured her, at great length, that the information, if given, wouldn’t go beyond myself. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z He said this with such assured authority that — even though she pursed her lips — the nurse didn’t argue it further. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “I assure you,” the doctor said, “that Hill House will be quiet tonight. There is a pattern to these things, as though psychic phenomena were subject to laws of a very particular sort.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z It was nearly twenty till eight, but the coachman assured us that he could get us to the Wild West Show only a few minutes late of the eight o’clock showing. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “I shall go well, never fear,” Robin assured them confidently. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z “The Sun Maidens are all beautiful. Everyone knows this is so. It is not assured that I can catch an eye any more than another Maiden.” The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “Thank you, thank you.—This is just what I wanted to be assured of.—Oh! if you knew how much I love every thing that is decided and open!—Good-bye, good-bye.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Artemis assured us that dawn was coming, but you could’ve fooled me. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z It will mean meat assured and resumption of commerce. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “You could hear me on the next block,” she assured him. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The black brothers assured him that it was much stronger than it looked, but Tyrion's legs were cramping too badly for him to even contemplate the ascent. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Remember what I said, Miss Amin. I see everything. I will keep this camp safe. You can rest assured of that,” he says, then walks away, threats lingering in the dust of his wake. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z The great upwelling of enthusiasm in the wards seemed to assure Harrison’s victory. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “Not a one,” he assured me, his gaze and body now forward and bearing down on me. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh! you mustn’t think that. The downtrodden governess is quite an exploded myth. I can assure you that it’s the parents who are afraid of being bullied by me.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s worked thirty-nine times so far, pal,” Hall assured me with a crooked grin when I confessed my doubts. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z He assured the women that they would soon be triumphant. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z “It’s not so great,” Maureen assured her, “especially if you get brothers.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “The party wasn’t the same without you,” Molly assures me. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z “My, you are a feisty thing. If Ethyne is not able to fix your wing, rest assured that we will make you a comfortable home and life for the rest of your days. Ethyne...” The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z This young writer assures me that she will be truthful and certifiable in giving the honest-to-goodness scoop each and every week. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I’d wait to hear her voice return to soft-sounding Spanish, which assured me, as surely as did the clicking tongue of the lock on the door, that the stranger was gone. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Ethyne and Antain moved Luna and her mother into the baby’s room, assuring them that Luken didn’t need his own room, and anyway they couldn’t bear to be parted from him even for a moment. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Even then, however, they assured Lawrence that the funds could be disbursed “subject to your discretion without the usual University restrictions.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “The children and I did set foot in his study,” Penelope blurted, “but I assure you that is all we did.” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Several days later, once Father had regained his composure and both his eyes, he assured me that Mama Tataba hadn’t meant to ruin our demonstration garden. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I am most assured you will find him every bit as enchanting as I do. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “Don’t worry about the wire—it will do just what I say,” Beetee assures us. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z But Hanako did not feel assured, even when he added, “We’re headed to where the small villages are. Why would they bomb those?” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “Be good for him to be out in the sun,” Billy assured him. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll feed it to you, line by line,” he assures me. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “Many in this evacuation share your handicap,” I assured her. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She assured us that it would soon be over. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z "She is taking steps to restore the king's peace," Vylarr assured him. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “It’s just as bad,” the pilot assured them from his seat under a plastic shade. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “The security guards have the right to conduct random searches. I can assure you that Brianna was not ‘targeted.’” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He had had much more difficulty with the curse than Harry, though Moody assured him the effects would wear off by lunchtime. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Making them also takes effort, so I know she’s trying to impress Kareem’s family, even though I overheard her assuring Salma Auntie that she was only preparing a “simple home meal.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “You might not feel as sure of yourself on bars as you do in your other events, but you can still do a great bar routine,” she assured me. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He had been given a quick and closely supervised tour of German athletic facilities and been assured by his Nazi handlers that Jewish athletes were being treated fairly. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “They assure me I can pick up a better crew in Boston than the one we saw handling the ship.” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z In fact, he assured Paul that there would be 575 police officers on patrol during the parade, significantly more than the 367 that would be working on the day of the presidential inauguration. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z They were not angry, they assured her; certainly not, definitely not. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “I love you, Will,” Evy assured him in her soft tender voice that was a caress in itself. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Zeitoun assured him that he was far away from that kind of chaos. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z As though to assure me that I had said the right thing, the girl gave me a look of pity, then took my hand and led me out to the cookhouse. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z But the closer we got to home the more assured I was of Ultima’s safety. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z If you are one of these, and if you are acquainted with the code, then I assure you the answer lies within your grasp. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “Fear not, my son,” the friar assured him. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z “This will definitely help,” I assure him, and he’s pleased to bits. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z He had no sensation in his feet at all, and only visual evidence assured him that they were still connected to his body, and were indeed his own. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z With Public Allies thriving, and its longevity all but assured thanks to multiyear federal grants and foundation support, I felt that I could now step away in good faith. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Haldeman assured Nixon that taking the Times to court was a good next step. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z In ceremonies of public worship, they have been moved, assured that their lives— all aspects of their lives, from waking to eating, from birth until death, all moments—possess great significance. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “No, sir, I solemnly assure you to the contrary. The shape standing before me had never crossed my eyes within the precincts of Thornfield Hall before; the height, the contour were new to me.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “He is, baby. He is,” Grandma assured her. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “Rest assured you have all received marks that are fair and representative of your work throughout the past year.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “Oh, no, of course not,” General Peckem assured him indulgently, with a companionable laugh. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z So he asked him to go and slay the Chimaera, feeling quite assured that he would never come back. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “No, you didn’t have them,” my mother assures me. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z “It’s dazzling how the light filters through your complexion,” Catherine assured Princesse. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z We assured Kev that outhouses and kerosene would be just fine, sounded like fun, in fact—a little adventure, yessir—and then he led us downstairs for the final leg of our tour. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z The mark assured me that he was the only white man who did not feel like that. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Although the Spaniards’ superior weapons would have assured an ultimate Spanish victory in any case, the capture made the conquest quicker and infinitely easier. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Later, he assured his wife that nobody saw. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Adams tried to laugh himself out of the monarchical morass, claiming that he simply wanted to assure that the executive branch of the government enjoyed a fighting chance against the awesome powers of the legislature. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z They assured the public that they were just creating cells, not “trying to produce centaurs.” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Even as she readied her defenses, she kept assuring herself that it was nothing to worry about at all. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He had said “always” to convince her, assure her, of permanency. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z So you boys can relax and be assured that he is getting whatever help he needs. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Of course he did,” Milo assured him lavishly. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Yet Hitler assured everyone that he did not want war. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z “Oh! Mr. Weston, do not mistake me. Selina is no fine lady, I assure you. Do not run away with such an idea.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z I was not to be assured immortal life. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “But why should you be sorry, sir?—I assure you, it did the children a great deal of good.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z The Attorney General assured Stanley's lawyer that he would get the records. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z “It’s okay, Brady,” she assured me, smiling and patting me on the arm so I wouldn’t feel bad about leaving her. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z In middle age I was assured that greater age would calm my fever and now that I am fifty-eight perhaps senility will do the job. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Pierre told a good story: one meeting of his secret society had, he assured Boyle, been disrupted by disgruntled employees who had blown up the castle in which the society was meeting. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z He assures Theo that he will get back to work tomorrow, beginning with one or two still lifes. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z It’s very simple, Todd assures us, just a “matter of taking people who have a very serious problem, though probably not anywhere near as serious as they think it is, and leaving them happy.” Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z If you were in the upper quarter of the graduating class at Stuyvesant, you were virtually assured of being able to get into a highly ranked college. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z “It is very common for a child to be confused at first. Please give it some time. I assure you he will grow accustomed.” The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The mob gathered and chanted, taste but one drop of the blood of la curandera and the key to heaven is assured. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Heavier-than-water objects, they assured him, float if they have the right shape. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Up in Albany, Nigro had given me an overall evaluation of excellent—rare in the Department, he assured me. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I assured her that was not the case. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z My face, perhaps appearing to them a little like his, seemed to assure them. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Holmes assured her it was all perfectly legal. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “There’s no way I’ll be mad at you, Jacob,” I assured him. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z But the man assured Rondon that they would indeed find more houses down the river. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z “She said she had a really good time,” I assured him. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z After our first lesson, Met Bong assures us that this is only one of many lessons to come. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z One detective assured Lefty that bodies often turned up in the spring, remarkably preserved because of the freezing water. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Weaver assured Lawrence that he himself was “perfectly willing to bleed for this thing,” but “we have simply got to take more time.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z But most gangsters were, as the cliche assures us, two-bit gangsters. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z Please note that the garden is wet and so I cannot do the weeds at this time, but please be assured this task will be completed by the end of the weekend. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I look around for another minute to assure myself that the forest really is empty. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z But Inspector Becker shakes their hands and assures them they did the right thing. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z “You assure me that this is for a specific purpose.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh! do not repeat what I then said. These recollections will not do at all. I assure you that I have long been most heartily ashamed of it.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z He assured himself that we hadn’t gone to bed, and was welcomed in. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z His easy half smile, almost a look of innocent curiosity, assured me that, at least for now, the beating would wait. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z The old man assured him that he would be safe and that they would meet again on the outside. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Aarfy seemed a bit unsettled as he fidgeted with his pipe and assured Yossarian that everything was going to be all right. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He expected them to pat his head and put on fake cheer to assure him, “Of course! Everything’s going to be fine!” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He has been traveling for six hours, at least, and has been assured by the innkeeper that the journey would end before dark. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z First he wanted to be assured the Times was really going to run with the story. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I thanked him for his sentiments, and assured him that I would never forget what he had said. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z "I assure you, sir," the count put his hand on my arm. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z “The sanitary condition of the expedition was good, and the quantity of provisions still existing was sufficient to assure us the termination of the voyage without scarcity of food.” Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z Liza assures me that they’ve never left anyone behind at a house, not even, presumably, a very new person whom nobody knows. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z We will bury it in our fields to renew their fertility and to assure that the baby will follow our ways. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Luria assured him that I would fit the bill and immediately wrote me the good news. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “This isn’t a large amount of power for the product one is getting,” he would assure his rapt congressional audience. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Mrs. Clarke assured her that food and water was brought in daily and that they had plenty of hay and the saddle blankets for warmth—but no watercolor paints? The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “It was the full and terrible truth, alas,” Horatio assures me, and I see by his eyes that his own griefs have not died, but only diminished. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He kept a brave face before his friends, assuring them he would ride again, but they didn’t believe it and neither did he. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He was silent a moment, as if making some crucial adjustment that would assure a perfect impression. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z I headed out to settle up on the room, using hand signals to assure Faith she didn’t owe a thing. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z It would be the name his parents picked out for him, he assured them, the good name they’d chosen for him when he was five. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I assured her, realizing how Tiny Tim must be a constant reminder of Ben. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z “I assure you, it was very simple. Miss Chen?” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I can assure you that I’m sincere when I say .. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Vincent has assured him that he is fine, that he is not depressed, and that there would be no reason for him to be. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Back in Camp 14, Park had assured Shin that once they made it to China he would arrange for passage to South Korea. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Others might be fooled, but Helms assured listeners in January 1968 that his own finely pitched ear discerned in King’s voice “the crackle of anarchy and the threat of violence.” The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z “Your boss hasn’t come for you,” she assures me as she whirls around the kitchen. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m not going to mention Hill House, she assured Dr. Montague far away, I just want to waste a little time. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z He assured them that the resolution against engaging in trade and using money had never been passed, or even suggested. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z When Janice saw him she screamed but he assured her in a calm voice, “I’m okay, I’m okay. No worry. I’m okay.” Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s a sign of a strong pregnancy,” the doctors assured Mrs. Richardson, but a few weeks after hiring the housekeeper, she had begun to bleed and was placed on bed rest. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Perhaps I just wanted to engage them in small talk, to be assured of their confidence, our familiarity. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z My voice carries over the moans of the approaching shamblers, steady and assured. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Morales assured me that when he heard the rapping, he’d take the chessboard off the bars and place it under his bunk. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z If anyone out there thinks that undocumented immigrants are privately high-fiving each other and throwing backyard barbecues to celebrate their free ride in America, let me assure you that is not the case. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z After congratulating Adams on his electoral triumph, assuring him that “I never one single moment expected a different issue,” Jefferson warned him of the partisan bickering that his administration would have to negotiate. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Wherever the black population reached a threshold level, slavery remained the preferred means of assuring the segregation of the races. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z I assured him that that was exactly what I was about to give him. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Hanuman had assured her that her mother wasn’t in any pain. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He assured them he would continue Roosevelt’s policies. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s in you,” my dad assured me once. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Francie felt gracious as she set his mind at ease by assuring him that she’d never betray him in the washroom. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Landau dips a Q-tip into some blue water that he assures me is nontoxic and swabs my tongue with it. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Volkheimer gazes at him and then his aides as though assuring worried children that some injustice will be righted. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I take a deep breath, ready to assure her of how careful we’re being. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z They are both doing very well, I assure you.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “I have that all figured out,” he assures me. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z “It has all its official labels, the stamp of approval. I assure you it’s the real thing.” Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Evidently he thought that I was shying away from the "gonnegtion" mentioned at lunch, but I assured him he was wrong. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z “Oh, don’t worry about Cap from an academic standpoint,” he assured me. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z “It’s okay—he can hear whatever I hear,” Newt assured him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He hears the echo of a voice assuring him that the man is not real. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “I am. And you may rest assured: I will be quick. His death will be painless. He will not know of my coming. And he will not know what hit him.” The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The lyrics mean “the rock crushed my hand, grandma,” and is meant to assure the child that there are always people to take care of them in their lives, either in their family or village. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z She waves at you, a small but friendly wave as if to assure you that everything is fine. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Cabins built on posts would just float like boats, porch and all,” he assured himself in a whisper. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I would have assured him as I truly wanted, made the necessary offering. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z To assure maximum attendance, Mayor Harrison had signed an official proclamation that urged every business to suspend operation for the day. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z On that head, therefore, I shall be uniformly silent; and you may assure yourself that no ungenerous reproach shall ever pass my lips when we are married.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Thus they assured themselves that they had not been taken in by a spurious result. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z “Oh! yes, I observed it, I assure you. It was not lost on me. But still I cannot imagine she would not be persuaded.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z You may be assured that your sacrifice has been a boon and a solace to your country. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “In almost every family there’s a fool or a crazy person,” Clara assured her while she concentrated on her knitting—in all those years she had not learned to knit without looking. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Smiling, Roosevelt assured Churchill his arms were more than strong enough to do the job. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, I know,” he assured me with a grin. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Presumably they belonged to venerated ancestors whose beneficent presence was thus assured. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “It will wear off in a short time,” his mother assured her. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z He assured the reporter that his men were working night and day on this case, and he was positive justice would prevail. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “No, I don't know how they are. I can assure you, this girl would never steal anything.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z But there was nothing worse to contend with than Pipkin’s disappointment at being left behind; and this was dispelled when Hazel assured him that the only reason was that he had already done his bit. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z His poise, his explicitness, the assured presentation of verifiable detail impressed Nye—though, of course, the boy was lying. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z The question is whether it’s worth my time to kill you—knowing that as soon as I stop my father your destruction will be assured. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z In any case, may I be assured Father will study that sheet?' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z My lawyer had assured me that it wouldn’t last more than two or three days. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z “Prowling and purloinment are my specialty,” he assured us, and with that he slipped away. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “Don’t you worry; you’ll grow into feeling it,” she assured me. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘It’s good news, my friend,’ Octavian assured him. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I run my fingers over the dress to assure myself it's real. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “I’m taking it easy,” he assured her with a wink. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “I never had the smallest, I assure you.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z In 1943—the same year that saw North Carolina’s chief executive assuring citizens that both races found segregation “sound and sensible”—a sixteen-year-old black Durham high school student challenged the ordinance. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z “Bueno, put it on a dessert plate and coat it with honey. Then arrange five fishhooks on the picture and light the candle. Rest assured, he will be yours in two Sundays.” Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z With that little ceremony, Katie’s family was assured of food until the next money came in. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, there are plenty of other ways we can handle this one,” Colonel Kom assured him confidently, and continued to Piltchard and Wren. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She looked up and met his gaze, her expression so assured of her own equality with the Grand Elder that he found himself speechless in the face of such blind insolence. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z "Look, even though I talk a lot of trash, I'm serious about this team too," she assured me. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Because of his high score, Gligoric was already assured a berth in the Candidates, so he could easily offer Fischer an early “grandmaster draw” and coast to a successful denouement. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z And they assured those of us who hadn’t been in the service that the Academy was “nothing like” a real military boot camp. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “The...shadow of our dark time still haunts us. It poses no danger. That much I can say. There is nothing to fear. I assure you.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She weighed herself once per week, and although her weight did not fluctuate more than the three pounds her doctor assured her was normal, she took pains to maintain herself. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “You will yet bear many sons. I see them, and what the dying see will come to pass...be assured, this is no illusion.” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “A mistake? There was no need, my lord,” Master Hyrrokkin assured him. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Wouldn’t a good captain have brushed B-Cubed off and assured her team that they had everything they needed to win? Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Millions will die in this final battle, but the army assures me we can win. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z She can offer me a job now, but first a little “survey,” on which there are no right or wrong answers, she assures me, just whatever I think. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Supporters assured them, however, that these partial and limited concessions only reflected the fading gasps of a dying institution. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z How messy, how funny, and how Seymour himself would have smiled and smiled—and probably assured me, and all of us, not to worry about it. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z “Soon,” she assures me, and with the radio tucked back under my arm, I begin the walk home. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The bureaucrats assured them that Bacon Street was just one of three such projects planned for their city—the other two of which would be built in predominantly white neighborhoods. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z She closed her eyes, trying to feel what it meant to be assured that dying did not just mean dead. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z When she was assured that not even a jump through the air could snap the heel, she approached the top of the stairs. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “It was very stern,” Mother assured me twenty minutes later, when she appeared at my door asking if I could lend Emily a pair of shoes and a coat. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “There will be time for nonsense later,” Lena assured him. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Mr Morgan expressed regret concerning my 'misfortune', assuring me all would be well in the morning, before going on to say how welcome I was in the village. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Ms. Warner assures her that it is somewhere. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z No one could match the smooth erudition of Bawden or the assured nihilism of Pirie, who strongly disliked the notion that some phages have tails or that TMV is of fixed length. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z With the domestication of animals and edible plants, people won a decisive victory in this battle, assuring our survival on this planet. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “And I am quite serious too, I assure you,” replied Mrs. Elton gaily, “in resolving to be always on the watch, and employing my friends to watch also, that nothing really unexceptionable may pass us.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z But rest 1 assured, you don’t need to remember any of it to understand the significance of Renee’s example. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z You may think I’m being dramatic, but I assure you I’m not. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I allow myself to be guided from the room, my hand going automatically to assure myself that my knife is still strapped to my hip. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “I can’t tell you about it, but I assure you it’s very important,” he said. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “All you have to do is make a few changes at the beginning of your speech, and it will work brilliantly,” she assures me. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z “It was, especially since I had been assured that my gallery was impenetrable and that the locks on its doors were foolproof.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “I assure you,” said the grieving widow, “I ensured he was insured to the hilt. ” avert/avoid. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z You can say anything in front of Stevens, I can assure you.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Should Gold ever get the idea of walking away from the Soviets, Fred assured Gold that his boss would get an anonymous note all about Gold’s illegal activities. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z They were teasing you for not getting that date you assured them was in the bag. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z “I mean I’m almost ready—I practice every day,” I assure her. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z “The trail we followed went northwest,” Seth assured her. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z With equal discretion, the committee assured Burnham and Root that ultimately they would direct the design and construction of the fair. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I grabbed her by the hand and pulled her out of the cinema, assuring the others we’d see them tomorrow. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “He's welcome back,” Hugo assured her, “once his tantrum's blown over. If you don't mind, Jace? Nigel didn't mean what he called you.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Penelope hardly thought this necessary, but Lady Constance assured her that signed, binding contracts were the custom in these parts, a charming formality which she would not dream of omitting. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Benji assured him that the purse was for him and he would carry it proudly. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z The potential enemy is assured that if the limit is transgressed, nuclear war will follow. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She showed me the taxi receipt, and I assured her that this was indeed the correct price. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z He assured his audience that as soon as the enemy sanctuaries had been eliminated and NVA military supplies destroyed, American troops would be withdrawn. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z I assured her of the strength of our cause, the loyalty of our friends, and how it would be her love and devotion that would see me through whatever transpired. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It was decrepit, but the Negro leaders assured me it was safe and that they would keep a close watch on me. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Perfidy,” said Despereaux, just to hear his voice again, just to assure himself that he did exist. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Smith took Pollard aside and assured him that his critics were wrong. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “An escalator trade is pretty simple,” Styx assured us. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z When they had assured her that they were indeed supporting Ireland, they set off again, though, as Ron said, “Like we’d say anything else surrounded by that lot.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z This is the part where I should be able to assure her that things can be different, show her it’s possible. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z “The Weaver is still in Alke. That I can assure you. Where he is, I don’t know, and whether he will accept your bribe is another question. But go ahead, Anansesem....Fulfill your mission.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z That weapon was unnecessary now, as both Jefferson and Madison understood, because the superior organization of the Republicans at the state level virtually assured their victory in the looming presidential election. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z They wanted to know if we could take care of ourselves, and we assured them we were very mature. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z The captain assures us there is no harm in doing what they ask. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Ms. Finn smiles and says, “I’m a psychotherapist, not a psychologist. Many people make that mistake. I assure you the level of care is the same.” A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I assured him of my keeping the secret, and begged to be favoured with further particulars. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z The sympathizers would be rooted out and tarred and feathered, Ridgeway assured his host. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z ‘Tomorrow we’ll take you back to your people. We’ll assure them that you have not been touched by the men. You can go back to your former life.’ Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z “Miss Amin, I’m certain you can assure your boyfriend’s viewers that these allegations are false.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Besides, her friends had assured her that they checked driver's licenses only when you crossed into Mexico. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z It was to say good morning to her, to hope that she had slept well, to assure her of his devotion, which he trusted she in some faintest manner returned. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am no spirit,” I assured him, and Sumac took off in flight, as if to show he was separate from me. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z To accomplish this, and to assure themselves the longest possible run, they got themselves inside all the rest of us. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I had already been given a set of rules to follow that assured me, at the very least, that I would somehow get into heaven. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z By his familiar smile, I would be assured of his love. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He was reading from the beginning so that he could get to the end, where the reader was assured that the knight and the fair maiden lived together happily ever after. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z The Dark Lord’s initial displeasure at my lateness vanished entirely, I assure you, when I explained that I remained faithful, although Dumbledore thought I was his man. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Not from the spider, we can rest assured of that. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z And if what happened to Eiffel happened to him, his fortune would be assured. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “Never fear, little miss. My heart assures me that you’re neither a thief nor a robber.” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z I may assure you that every pain is currently being taken to find the boy. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “You mean ... go mutt? Well, if I feel that coming on, I’ll try to get back here,” he assures me. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “But I can assure you,” said Stone, with another smiley smile, “we are the good guys. Are you hungry, sir?” American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “I don’t know where you came from, little girl, but I can assure you that where you’re going won’t be nearly as pleasant.” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I assured him that it was, then got right to the point. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z He acknowledged the high price exacted by the war in human death and suffering, and assured listeners he was eager to negotiate a settlement. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z When Alvarez asked her how she could stand the fumes, she assured him cheerfully that one grew used to them, advice he accepted dubiously at the moment but soon discovered to be true. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Since Francis had assured me that they were a red herring, I decided to risk a full explosion. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z I am not tired at all, I assure myself, though it may be that there is simply no more “I” left to do the tiredness monitoring. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Not enough blood for the vampires to notice,” he assured her. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I don’t need to wish him luck or assure him that he shouldn’t be nervous. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Manipulating my body parts, bending and stretching the limbs to assure a good fit. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z As the needle went into my brother’s arm and he screamed, my mother looked at me with agony written all over her face and assured me, “Next one doesn’t hurt.” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t blame you, dear,” she assured Harry, tipping eight or nine sausages onto his plate. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I assured him it was not a gag, and if he looked and thought hard enough he would know me. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “This is just a temporary situation,” he assured them. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “It shouldn’t be bad where we’re going,” Papa tried to assure them. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z And they assure him that in the fixture a more senior position will be available in Paris. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “Child, I can assure you that we are in no way related.” Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z It’s a safe, clean place, she assures us, that doesn’t cost much money, and she has booked three single rooms. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “We are now led by men from Virginia, I am told,” she said, “land of my birth. I assure Your Honor that in Virginia, we do not tolerate the rebellion of slaves.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z It's closed to the public and media, so secrecy is assured. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z But, I assured myself, one day Charlie would come to his senses. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z “I don’t know how you found out about the Stone, but rest assured, no one can possibly steal it, it’s too well protected.” Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z “Maya, I assure you the Batavia police department is taking this very seriously. We will find the perpetrator,” Officer Jameson says. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “Your Mamá is Mariposa too, tenacious and fierce, but generous with her love,” the Virgen assured me. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z This meant that the irregular warfare waged by militias against Indigenous peoples in the colonial period would continue, approved by the central government and assured by the Second Amendment. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z “I can assure you, the humiliation of a defeat is absolutely unacceptable to my country.” Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z ‘I mean . . . literally, you couldn’t be moved. You had almost no substance. If it weren’t for Coach Hedge ‘No biggie,’ the coach assured him. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z "Joffrey is as safe with me as he is with you," he assured her, "but so long as the boy feels threatened, he'll be more inclined to listen." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z But when my parents came home that night, they assured me that no one was going to deport us. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Several boys assured Matt they were only waiting for their parents to send for them.Then they would all be rich and happy in the golden paradise that lay beyond Dreamland. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But gradually the smiles on people’s faces assured us that there was nothing to worry about anymore. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z She assured me that all of the above would have happened if we were down home in Autauga County, Alabama. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z But the Doctrine of Discovery, which was ingrained in the mind-set of European colonizers, assured Christians that whatever land they saw was theirs to occupy and use. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z It was just the smoldering embers from the previous night’s fire, he assured them. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z The rich voice assured Dicey that this was the truth. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He urged me to behave in a way that brought only respect to Sabata and to himself, and I assured him that I would. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I didn’t call to speak with your wife, Mr. Pignati,” I assured him. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z During the night, she assured herself that Johnny was working at the school. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Once you got up into them, he had assured us, it was nearly all level walking, with sumptuous views over the broad valley of the Shenandoah River. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z “Oh! my dear, human flesh! You quite shock me; if you mean a fling at the slave-trade, I assure you Mr. Suckling was always rather a friend to the abolition.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z If anything, weekly services at Gates of Praise had assured me of exactly the opposite. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z That bold, slanting hand, stabbing the white paper, the symbol of herself, so certain, so assured. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She asked if everything was all right, and I assured her I was fine. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z The recruiter assured her that army nurses volunteered to serve in Vietnam; they weren’t ordered to go. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Her crisp meat pies and cool lemonade, when joined to her miraculous ability to be in two places at the same time, assured her business success. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z But the Americans assured us that all that was over, and gave us blankets and food for the short truck ride into Munich. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z When I was very young and the urge to be someplace else was on me, I was assured by mature people that maturity would cure this itch. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “If there’s one thing we’re good at here,” I assured him, “it’s being serious.” Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z “You’ll be a ray of sunshine in the yellow,” he assured her. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Whoever he was and wherever his home, he could rest assured that they would arrange to send him there in one of their ships. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Didn’t they realize that I needed their worry to assure myself that I was worth something? Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The Federal Aviation Agency’s safety officer assured the public that “the planes are carefully supervised” and “are authorized to fly low.” Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z “I wouldn’t let you guys get in that kinda trouble,” Styx assured us. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He bent forward chuckling when Yossarian awoke, and assured him in the friendliest tones that the deal they had made was still on if Yossarian didn’t die. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z There I was again, being a good son, good boy, good citizen, assuring authority. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z And he assured me that he was my family now. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Herbie answered without hesitation, “I know the person you are referring to. She is his first cousin, and there is no romantic interest there, I assure you.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z I assure you I have no doubt of its doing Mr. Woodhouse good.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Despite Yishan’s assured tone, she knew it was a hollow hope. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z “I assure you, madam,” he replied, “that she does not need such advice. She practises very constantly.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z He declined to give details, but assured them: “I will not be the first president of the United States to lose a war.” Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “She assured me that my worst fears were unfounded,” Hayflick said. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z “I’m not proud of what I did—and I assure you it was me. Coop had no idea you liked him.” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Rules and regulation and order were necessary, the residents assured each other, in order to keep their community both unified and beautiful. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Finally, let me assure the public that we will leave no stone unturned in our search for those who committed this heinous act. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “I merely want, Mr. Jaggers,” said I, “to assure myself that what I have been told is true. I have no hope of its being untrue, but at least I may verify it.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “And his little tantrum is not going to last beyond the morning, I assure you of that.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Are you aware that the school district has special police who go out searching for truants? They’re very good at their jobs, 1 assure you.” Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z In conspiratorial whispers, with shocking details to back up his claim, he assured us that the French had very low standards of personal hygiene. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The terrible pain assured me that I couldn’t. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Kennedy assured the press that his goal was “to bring Americans home” and “permit the South Vietnamese to maintain themselves as a free and independent country.” Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z He used a good measure of flattery, assuring Riddle that War Admiral would of course beat the stuffing out of Seabiscuit. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z They assured her that they would not give the number to my parents. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Then he assured her that no one had given him a bomb to take onto the plane, and she, in return, gave him a printed boarding pass. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “We’ll write everything down like a recipe,” I said, trying to assure her. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z And now that the dead dog was gone, he assured her, “The little garden is worth its weight in gold.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I hoped Leafie would come soon and assure me it was normal. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “But I assure you they exist, Mr. Patel. My uncle—” “I believe what I see.” Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z There’s nothing romantic about geology, I assure you.” Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z The kindly centaur’s face seemed to age thirty years during the course of their conversation, but he assured them he would see to the defenses of the camp. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I squeezed his hand and assured him we were fine, he was going to be fine. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Despite Abigail’s reservations, Adams wanted Gerry on the peace delegation to demonstrate his bipartisan principles and also to assure that he would receive candid reports from a trusted friend. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z "I assure you, there is nothing left but shards and dust. The masons have no idea how to repair it. The whole wall may have to be rebuilt." The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z “I assure you that I do not roast children.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Marian, tall, slim, and elegant, with her assured stage presence, sang ten songs in German, an aria in Italian, and several spirituals in English. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z The Osage had been assured by the U.S. government that their Kansas territory would remain their home forever, but before long they were under siege from settlers. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z For months, Johnson had been assuring Americans that he had no intention of expanding the country’s role in Vietnam. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “I have had hard work to get here, I assure you,” he observed, as he warmed his hands over the flame. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “It’s the same as any supper. I can assure you the lamb will be dry and tough.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Though the doctors later assured everyone that Kemmler had lost consciousness immediately, the newspapers were unforgiving. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I was one of the family, the parents of several good friends would assure me. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “I was tempted to,” I assured her, earning a hint of a smile. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He assured Lawrence that he had his eye on a deep pocket and had “reasons to be hopeful that our quest in this direction may meet with success.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z We’re assured that the seemingly transparent biological explanation for the world’s inequalities as of A.D. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z I could tell I'd given a convincing performance by the way he assured me that he'd keep his eyes peeled for my scared, lost, fake dog. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z The residents, for their part, assured Boori Ma that she was always welcome; they never drew the latch bars across their doors except at night. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I assured her that my jeans fit just fine. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He waved his antennae carefully, considering the notice, assuring himself of his new senses, planting Ins feet squarely in the insect world as if to brace himself in it. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The real power in Japan during World War Two was held by the Supreme Military Council, who assured the emperor that their decisions were best for their nation. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, well, nothing at all onerous, I assure you,” said Scrimgeour. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “I can assure you, it wasn’t anywhere near those guys or that fire.” Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “You are much more than a girl, let me assure you of that. You are older than Susannah there.” Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Dentists see kids who’ve had their teeth knocked out all the time,” she assured him, tucking the shirts into a drawer. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “Mr. Kvothe here has assured me as to his complete grasp of the principles of sympathy. In doing so, he has offered to give today’s lecture.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Her voice was less assured when she responded. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He assures her that Theo will indeed be very happy if all goes well with her and the baby. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Ian's appointed lawyer encouraged him to plead guilty, assuring him that he would be sentenced to fifteen years in prison. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “It is more than I engage for, I assure you.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z |
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