| 单词 | assured |
| 例句 | 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 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 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 “It’s not so great,” Maureen assured her, “especially if you get brothers.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “You assured me your show was safe, Baaz!” he said angrily. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z 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 “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 “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 “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 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 Fine assured him that he just wanted to play a few games with him. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He assured them he would continue Roosevelt’s policies. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Presumably they belonged to venerated ancestors whose beneficent presence was thus assured. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom always assured us they were just harmless drunks. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z 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 “You’ll be a ray of sunshine in the yellow,” he assured her. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 “It truly is, Jojo,” Stella assured her brother for the seventieth time. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z By his familiar smile, I would be assured of his love. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z 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 “No,” we assured him, “no, of course not.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 “She assured me that my worst fears were unfounded,” Hayflick said. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 “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 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 "A few outriders, no more," he assured her. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z 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 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 Officer Delinko offered to report the incident, but Curly assured him that it wasn’t necessary. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 Besides, Moqorro assured him that the three ships were not lost. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Smiling, Roosevelt assured Churchill his arms were more than strong enough to do the job. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z They were assured that Bobby wouldn’t have any trouble entering Hungary. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 But the closer we got to home the more assured I was of Ultima’s safety. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 “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 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 I assured her that was not the case. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z What struck me was how assured he seemed of his own direction in life. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “Not that I don’t like men,” she assured me with wide- eyed openness. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z As for money, he assured me that he wouldn’t need to touch our personal finances. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 “There’s stuff here from Gide, Gorky . . .” I assured him that I would read them. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z His white friends eventually assured him that they considered him “not really black.” The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z “It will wear off in a short time,” his mother assured her. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 This, she assured us, would definitely keep her from being late in the future. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z 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 “One day our villages will know each other,” Kira assured him. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Luria assured him that I would fit the bill and immediately wrote me the good news. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 “They are part of my family,” she assured me. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Foremole had assured them that any attempted tunneling would take at least a few days before signs showed. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z 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 Clara assured them, and that gave them the courage to continue. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “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 The defense machine’s hunger virtually assured them of a job through retirement. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z I assured them that they already had what it would take to succeed. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “As regular as they come,” she assured me. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 “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 “As long as you want me,” he assured me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “And here’s something I know you’ll enjoy hearing,” he assured the Humbug. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Holmes assured her it was all perfectly legal. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 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 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 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 “An escalator trade is pretty simple,” Styx assured us. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The listener was assured of his membership in the Church; he was not alone before God. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 Yet Hitler assured everyone that he did not want war. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z 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 “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 I am most assured you will find him every bit as enchanting as I do. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “He is, baby. He is,” Grandma assured her. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z 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 “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 “If there’s one thing we’re good at here,” I assured him, “it’s being serious.” Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z “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 Nancy laughed, returned the embrace, and assured her that she had—with a little help. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 “It’s purple with orange stripes,” he announces, his voice more assured now. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z “Let’s get you settled. You’ll feel better in a moment,” I assured her. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z 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 “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 Be assured that I pull at the roots of these sympathies. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Despite Yishan’s assured tone, she knew it was a hollow hope. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z 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 "Have no fear on that count," the lord assured them. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “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 I was not to be assured immortal life. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The Attorney General assured Stanley's lawyer that he would get the records. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z 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 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 “Not enough blood for the vampires to notice,” he assured her. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The potential enemy is assured that if the limit is transgressed, nuclear war will follow. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Not a one,” he assured me, his gaze and body now forward and bearing down on me. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 “Oh, don’t worry about Cap from an academic standpoint,” he assured me. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z They assured her they would not forget her. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z 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 “I was tempted to,” I assured her, earning a hint of a smile. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z We assured him, as I’m assuring you, that we would never tell anyone anything. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 “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 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 As a son of Jupiter, his future had been assured. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Prowling and purloinment are my specialty,” he assured us, and with that he slipped away. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z 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 Thus they assured themselves that they had not been taken in by a spurious result. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z “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 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 “Cabins built on posts would just float like boats, porch and all,” he assured himself in a whisper. Sounder 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 sympathizers would be rooted out and tarred and feathered, Ridgeway assured his host. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Smith took Pollard aside and assured him that his critics were wrong. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z My voice carries over the moans of the approaching shamblers, steady and assured. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z 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 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 But, I assured myself, one day Charlie would come to his senses. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 Not from the spider, we can rest assured of that. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z 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 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 “Your wit is keen,” I assured him, raising my hand to silence him. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z No, there would be no membership dues for the boy, Nigro assured Regina. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z 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 “Oh, yes, I am quite discreet,” he assured me, looking curiously at the paper. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Besides, her friends had assured her that they checked driver's licenses only when you crossed into Mexico. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Mom and my friends would have courtside seats, he assured me. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “Of course he did,” Milo assured him lavishly. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 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 I assured her that my jeans fit just fine. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “I’m doing fine,” she assured me, “but I wish you were here.” Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 It was just the smoldering embers from the previous night’s fire, he assured them. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z That bold, slanting hand, stabbing the white paper, the symbol of herself, so certain, so assured. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “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 “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 But he assured them that no test ban would be accepted without a comprehensive agreement on disarmament. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z 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 “It is only for a little while more, my love,” Hizdahr had assured her. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z 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 They were teasing you for not getting that date you assured them was in the bag. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Zeitoun assured him that he was far away from that kind of chaos. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z With them ruin is assured, for they are completely united and completely under the command of others. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z 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 “Don’t you worry; you’ll grow into feeling it,” she assured me. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “We can trade for this,” Styx assured us. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “It’s not even that far,” Bobby Gene assured him. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Daddy Clidell assured me that I had nothing to worry about. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 “At any time—any time of the day or night, dear,” Edna assured her. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z “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 “It’s okay—he can hear whatever I hear,” Newt assured him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “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 “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 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 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 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 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 Mrs. Bennet assured her that they never sat there after dinner, and then added: Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z 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 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 “You could hear me on the next block,” she assured him. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 "She is taking steps to restore the king's peace," Vylarr assured him. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z 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 “I may not be a human, but I am a man,” he assured me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z 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 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 My lawyer had assured me that it wouldn’t last more than two or three days. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z 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 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 "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 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 He was perfectly welcome, she’d assured him, her father and stepmother wouldn’t mind. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “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 “I don’t really think your lake is nasty,” she assured the njuzu. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Many in this evacuation share your handicap,” I assured her. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “A little rain never hurt anything,” Billy assured him. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 There would be no pain, he assured her. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I would have assured him as I truly wanted, made the necessary offering. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I assured her, and raised my scalpel, waiting for Mr. Mams to give us the go-ahead. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 “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 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 You may be assured that your sacrifice has been a boon and a solace to your country. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 “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 Burnham assured them that ample time remained but that he had no illusions. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Heavier-than-water objects, they assured him, float if they have the right shape. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z 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 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'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 “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 “There’s nothing wrong with me,” I assured him sullenly. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “She said she had a really good time,” I assured him. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z 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 I felt assured of my long lifespan, if nothing else. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z During the night, she assured herself that Johnny was working at the school. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “This is just a temporary situation,” he assured them. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Even now, when I’ve been assured there will be no permanent damage, I hunger for air. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He 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 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 “Oh, they’ll come back in, all right,” he assured the recruit. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 “You were right to tell me, Gerald,” Mr. Washington assured him with a sigh. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 “They are very sweet, the both of them,” Dany assured her. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Benji assured him that the purse was for him and he would carry it proudly. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 “You can see him from time to time,” Artemis assured Bianca. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z 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 They assured Simon that everything was a bad business. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “A mistake? There was no need, my lord,” Master Hyrrokkin assured him. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z 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 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 “It’s not against the law,” X-Ray assured him. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z ‘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 “We met them by accident in the woods,” Kendra assured her. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z 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 “Yes, I do,” the chaplain assured him guiltily. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “The payment will be very generous. My client has assured me of that.” The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “I shall go well, never fear,” Robin assured them confidently. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z The Alacrans crowded around and assured El Patron of their fond regards. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “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 “I don’t want to look upon your mysteries,” Annabeth assured him. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They were not angry, they assured her; certainly not, definitely not. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 “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 Mom assured me it was all perfectly legal. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “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 “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 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 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 Lawrence further assured Groves that, if Oppenheimer failed in his task, he would step in himself. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z 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 Royal assured the fugitive that the railroad was at his disposal. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “Thy mother will know and love thee always, my son,” the friar assured him. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z And he assured me that he was my family now. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z 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 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 “I’m not asking you to pay for it,” Nately assured him quickly. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The biscuits and the fishing gear assured us of the solid part of our diet. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “I am entirely responsible for my own coming,” she assured him haughtily. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Then, assured that the fox was asleep, it made a run for cover. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 “Oh, I know,” he assured me with a grin. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z 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 He assured the women that they would soon be triumphant. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z "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 So he followed, mysteriously right and assured, and the hunters trod behind him. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “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 Her voice was less assured when she responded. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z 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 It was slightly more assured—easier in tone. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z 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 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 Despite this, Dasch confidently assured them that he had "buffaloed" the man. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z 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 “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 That wouldn’t be a problem, he assured her. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Their trust in the world seemed infinite, their forward progress in it entirely assured. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z 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 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 “We just need to cross the ice,” I assured her. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I am quite confident and assured of my abilities. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z 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 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 But he assured them they could have influence. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z 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 “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 El Patron could live for years—would live for years, the boy assured himself. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “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 Later, he assured his wife that nobody saw. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z 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 I assured him of my keeping the secret, and begged to be favoured with further particulars. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 In any case, may I be assured Father will study that sheet?' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z 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 “It’s in you,” my dad assured me once. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z 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 “Oh, no, sir,” the chaplain assured him with embarrassment. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “I wouldn’t let you guys get in that kinda trouble,” Styx assured us. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z 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 “I didn’t call to speak with your wife, Mr. Pignati,” I assured him. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 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 The rich voice assured Dicey that this was the truth. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 I assured him that it was, then got right to the point. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Seeing the stricken look on my face, he assured me that the problem was both common and solvable. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “Be good for him to be out in the sun,” Billy assured him. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 At first I was afraid it was too un-Jewish, but Rabbi Gold assured me it’s fine. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z He wasn’t badly cut, and Coach assured us he was going to be okay. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z 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 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 Its expression was confident, as if assured of its devotees, the unyielding lips sensuous and full. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Artemis assured us that dawn was coming, but you could’ve fooled me. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “It’s dazzling how the light filters through your complexion,” Catherine assured Princesse. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z ‘It’s good news, my friend,’ Octavian assured him. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z 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 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 The officers assured him that they wanted to keep things relaxed. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z 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 It's closed to the public and media, so secrecy is assured. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z 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 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 The terrible pain assured me that I couldn’t. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “The trail we followed went northwest,” Seth assured her. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 “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 “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 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 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 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 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 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 “There will be time for nonsense later,” Lena assured him. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He asked me if I was okay, and I assured him that I was. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z 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 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 “I have plenty of ideas,” I assured her. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He assured me Wallace would be sympathetic, but I had strong reservations. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “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 “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 “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 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 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 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 They assured her that they would not give the number to my parents. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “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 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 “Oh, no, no, no,” the chaplain assured him. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 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 “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 “I’ll be right back with that,” she assured him with another unnecessary smile. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “There will be no unpleasantness with the police,” the first official assured me. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 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 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 A crestfallen Hawkins assured King that he understood. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z “Nothing is all right,” the Inspector assured her. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 “Oh, no, of course not,” General Peckem assured him indulgently, with a companionable laugh. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “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 ask because my mom’s disappointment isn’t merely possible; it’s assured. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z 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 assured him I could get home on my own. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z 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’s just a stupid phobia, he assured himself. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z 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 He handed me the key, saying: “Will you keep it? You had better be assured.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z 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 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 “Stuff like this doesn’t often happen at Hogwarts,” Ron assured her. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z 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 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’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 “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 But I assured him that I was fine. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “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 “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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 My mother assured her I had done this precisely for my race. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 "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 “There’s no way I’ll be mad at you, Jacob,” I assured him. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z 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 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 “Fear not, my son,” the friar assured him. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z 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 That done, he continued on his way, cool and assured as ever. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 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 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 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 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 “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 “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 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 "I heard that from a man who knew all about him, grew up with him in Germany," he assured us positively. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z But to Lawrence, seized with unrestrained enthusiasm, the projects future seemed assured. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z "You would not like it, up in the sky," the star assured him. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z 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 “I’m taking it easy,” he assured her with a wink. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z 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 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 His family assured him that the police would soon let him go, but nothing happened. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z 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 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 A voice in Feral’s head assured him that it was not reason enough. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Fermi assured Groves he knew exactly what he was doing. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Hoover assured the American public that the explosives were seized and the saboteurs imprisoned. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z “I’m all right. I’m fine,” I assured her. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 I assured her, realizing how Tiny Tim must be a constant reminder of Ben. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 “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’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 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 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 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 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 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 The dress was a one-time affair, Cora assured herself. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He didn’t ask how I knew this; just nodded, assured by the tone of my voice. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z 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 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. 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