单词 | Mrs. |
例句 | “I think you had better go, Mrs. Lacy,” said the nurse, rather pink and flustered. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z And Mrs. Rouse shook her head and said, real tired, “Nope, only a dead bug.” Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z After squeaky Mrs. Hyatt for kindergarten and game-show Mr. Gross for first grade, Mrs. Tracy breezed into our room for second grade. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “But how could you have missed it? Mrs. Cormier put it in your mailbox on Friday afternoon. Didn’t you get your mail this morning?” The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Battle frowns and says, “Tell Erin the team will visit,” as if that will really help. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He would turn away now when Mrs. Popper would offer him some canned shrimps. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z Her accent makes her sound like this movie star Momma likes, and Mrs. Alvarez actually looks like she could be a movie star. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “It most certainly does not!” hollered Mrs. Beaver. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. O’Leary and Daedalus were still locked in combat with the giants, and I could hear shouting in the tunnel. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Murphy takes my temperature and it is under one hundred degrees. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Of course. And when Mrs. Gause refused to do her bidding...” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter was stunned for a second, and her hands came loose. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Castleman abruptly dropped the clipboard and it clattered to the street. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Up ahead, Mrs. Scatcherd’s black robe billows behind her like a sail. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z I followed Trotter over into the bushes that separate Mrs. Wheeler's yard from ours. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And Mrs. O’Leary liked him, which had to count for something. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baker did not even let us outside after lunch. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “We were discussing Mrs. Marl’s Life Writing homework with Conor and lost track of time.” A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z “But—” “Do not interrupt, Holling Hood. Mrs. Baker suggests that on Wednesday afternoons, starting at one forty-five, you might sit in on Mrs. Harknett’s class for their math lesson.” The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Guest took the woman and her baby to the infirmary. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Most folks were surprised and more than a little curious when Mrs. Larkin stayed behind for the quarantine instead of leaving town with the rest of the people of means. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z As Ophie and Mrs. Harrison boarded the Capital Express to Pittsburgh, the dead of the nation’s capital grieved. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z The class did not welcome this proposal as eagerly, but Mrs. Rappaport went ahead anyway. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter was shaking her head and smiling a sad wise smile. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The big cooler was something Mrs. Treski had bought a few years back when she was in charge of refreshments for the school Spring Fling. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. V should know better than to say stuff just to make me feel better. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z A test was scheduled for the end of the period, and Mrs. Granger had been known to forget about such things, if you handled it just fight. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Just before we lay down to sleep, Mrs. Lai gave Sass some mustard oil and camphor to rub on Hari’s chest. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Would Mrs. Sen like to pick one up? Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “And Arthur. And Mrs. Dudley. I hope he doesn’t reduce us all to figures on a graph.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. V wears huge, flowing dresses—must be miles of material in those things—all in crazy color combinations. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z For you, Baba, I say, and open the door to Mrs. Masjid and her cup of tea. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Danvers showed herself at last; quietly, calmly, she told the gardeners where to put the flowers, and she herself arranged them, stacking the vases with quick, deft fingers. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She was beginning to stir: Mrs. Coulter had felt her eyelashes flutter when she’d kissed her, and knew she didn’t have long before Lyra woke up altogether. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Anderson is not at home,” the girl said. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He laughed, but Mrs. Torrance cleared her throat at that moment, so he didn’t get to continue. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Then Mom and Mrs. Van Dorn come down the back stairs with the blanket, and we all follow Dad back to the front parlor, me still lugging the oscilloscope. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Boll was bound to be inside, cooking up the fresh muskrat we’d sold her, so we might have a clean shot at swiping a couple of melons and not being noticed. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dixit’s hands were painted with henna, an intricate pattern of zigzags and stars. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “Bring these back tomorrow, signed,” Mrs. Shields, our social studies teacher, demands. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Bendix: “It was English. Mrs. Nally never cares if you’re late. Seriously, ask her. We were doing the metaphysical poets. Would you be in a rush to get yourself some pastoral elegy of John Donne?” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Of all the kids in the seventh grade at Camillo Junior High, there was one kid that Mrs. Baker hated with heat whiter than the sun. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Torrance hosted yet another discussion in her English class, instead of working on an essay she had assigned for the following week. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I don’t want to stay in this place where Mrs. O’Connor can’t take the sixpence herself instead of letting me nearly lose my hand in the black boy’s mouth. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z The second reason had to do with Mrs. Dodson, the Wicked Witch of West Harlem. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z I wondered what the noise was all about, and then I saw Mrs. Carpenter walking sternly up the aisle. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. Brush called me that when I handed in my assignments first or wildly waved my hand to answer a question. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z The ball lay in Mrs. Roberts’s court now. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z “Mrs. McDaniels called today and told me about your friend Liz. The one who turned out to be”—she looked around and lowered her voice—“a Negro.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, if Mrs. Washburn thinks so, maybe Sam thinks so, too? Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z “You don’t deserve a good girl like Mtisha,” Mrs. Clark said. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z As soon as the craft had landed, Lord Asriel leapt out and ran to join King Ogunwe on the western watchtower, ignoring Mrs. Coulter entirely. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Murphy is the hardest working of all, up early to make scones and biscuits and porridge, last to bed when she shuts off the lights. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Everyone I know has a fine big sedan,” Mrs. Levy said as she got into the little car. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Sylvester held the door open for them as they left. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Beyond Mrs. Cooper’s yard, the light on Trotter’s garage shone on his driveway. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “A little work wouldn’t kill you,” said the grouchy woman to Mrs. Arvydas. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Get into the car, Jay,” Mrs. Castro said. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z “Yes—you’ll talk about the League and the work Mrs. Peck has done and what she means to you.” Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Her parents had sent Hatsue to Mrs. Shigemura with the intent that the girl would not forget that she was first and foremost Japanese. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss swooped down and gripped my brother’s shirt. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “Fine. Why is the book on the bedside table in your private suite From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg?” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Then Mrs. Popper had to scrub and polish and straighten the whole place, for she was much too good a housekeeper to leave everything at sixes and sevens while the Poppers were away. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z The battle raged on until Mrs. Meecham descended the stairs on her way to the kitchen. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z "I couldn't get that brand, Mrs. de Vries. I'm sorry. I tried." Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I don’t know what I was thinking, letting Mrs. Walton, Pop Pop, and TJ drag me into this circus show. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Let’s get back to sentence diagramming,” said Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z But then she mumbles, “Once a shiksa, always a shiksa” and I know it’s not me Mrs. Gruver is disappointed in. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bessermann is in the courtyard, nicely dressed with a bag over one arm, having a friendly conversation with Mrs. Krajewska. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z We were in the first group, along with Mrs. Arvydas, the grouchy woman, and her daughters. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Brutus sounded puzzled, and Mrs. Frisby observed that although he was greatly oversized and muscular, and his eyes were bright enough, he looked very young. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Palmer pecked and pestered and catapulted icy smiles into Hayden’s deepening gloom. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z And I wondered if Mrs. DiAngelo would blame herself the same way. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Ron, Hermione, Bill, Mrs. Weasley, and the black dog came around the screen and settled themselves in chairs on either side of him. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Then I grabbed a pillow from the couch and screamed into it loud enough for old Mrs. Burgess to hear, rest her soul. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z We all had bathed that evening, and Mrs. Moss had inspected us carefully. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Armbrust led the detectives into the kitchen, where she lifted a sheet of oilcloth from the floor. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He whistled, and Mrs. O’Leary bounded after him to the far end of the grove. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Then the congregation, led again by Mrs. Duncan, flew into “Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand.” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Brown claps her hands at the fun this is going to be. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z I asked Mrs. Cadaver why my father hadn’t told me how he had met her, and she said he had tried, but I didn’t want to hear it, and he didn’t want to upset me. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z “I just don’t know any more what’s happened to all you children,” Mrs. Glass said vaguely, without turning around. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z There was a deep breath of shock, and Mrs. Caruthers fell to the floor. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Shana starts to say something, but Mrs. Murray comes up behind her and whispers in her ear. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “I’m afraid I have some . . . bad news to report. The worst sort of news, Mrs. Heine.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss’s lips turned into a snide grin, an expression that used to precede some of her meltdowns. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hagen helped stuff my clothes, dolls, and sleeping bag into large plastic garbage bags. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Brewer was standing in front of a group of women sitting in folding chairs placed in neat rows. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Though Mrs. Lapidus does not understand a word, she listens carefully, hears that name again. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z But from the way Mrs. Baker was laughing, you couldn’t tell that anything was wrong. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Right now they’re talking to Mrs. Roth, whose family lives on the other side of the valley. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Bobby also didn’t see why he had to cater to Mrs. Piatigorsky. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Maybe Mary Miller was an angel and God did have a plan for me, like Mrs. Merritt had said. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He laid several packs of note cards on the table and sat across the table from Mrs. Olinski. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Trepid had taken the bus to Prosper City and was standing in front of the First Avenue Jewelry store. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z In third grade, Mrs. Michaels, the art teacher, told us we were to do self-portraits. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z “Mr. and Mrs. Little will be going out tomorrow night, and you won’t be taking such a risk. It’s for your own good I’m suggesting this.” Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z Mrs. Stroud had already called the police, who I guess had already called Eastham Middle, as if Joseph might be hiding out in the janitor’s closet or something. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z “Thank you, Mrs. Green, but I’m not staying for dinner.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Yes,” replied Mrs. Little, “and I think we had better start thinking about the poem ‘’Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.’ Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z Why he should have chosen to come to the Cote d’Azur at Monte Carlo was not our concern, his problems were his own, and anyone but Mrs. Van Hopper would have understood. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The swinging door in the corner of the dining room opened, and Mrs. Dudley stood, one hand holding the door open, looking without expression at the breakfast table. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z We did not speak again, and when the bus came to its final stop, we did not wait for each other or walk together into Mrs. Olinski's classroom. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z There was a long silence, and Calder could feel Mrs. Sharpe’s eyes drilling into his head. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “It was written about you, not to you. ‘Have you seen Mrs. Pontellier? The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z “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 "Thanks a lot, sir. You and Mrs. Antolini really saved my life tonight." The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z Now Mrs. Jackson would be tipping down her porch steps. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The next morning, Mrs. Carpenter told me I could get out of bed and walk around a bit. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z We dropped the hats off in the library then filed into the auditorium with kids and parents to watch some of the principal-approved talent show before meeting up with Mrs. Hidalgo. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Cole’s eyes slid out of focus and back again as she gazed intently at the blank paper for a moment. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Van Hopper putting up her lorgnette and calling to her daughter. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Chatham couldn’t very well keep the reporter away from Mrs. Granger because, after all, America is a free country with a free press. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Is there a Mrs. Miller?” the doctor asked. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Mother and Mrs. Rimas scavenged for news of the men or the war. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Then you better rustle it up, Mrs. Bains. You got till”—he swiveled around to consult the calendar on the wall—“till Saturday coming. Saturday, Mrs. Bains. Not Sunday. Not Monday. Saturday.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z It concerned murder, the slaying of a Florida family, a Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Walker, their four-year-old son, and their two-year-old daughter. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z The door to the upstairs apartment was unlocked, and Mia looked up, alarmed, as Mrs. Richardson came into the kitchen. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss jumped out of her seat as if she had sat on a hot coil. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z At school the next day, when Mrs. Miller asked, “Did anyone get a reply?” I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z On Didu's birthday, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and a group of their church friends of a certain age take her out to dinner to celebrate. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z As Mrs. F stands there with her eyes popping out of her head, Jus thinks maybe he shouldn’t have just shown up with no notice. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “I do not hate her!” said Mrs. Weasley in a cross whisper. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She looked directly at Noah, who was staring toward Mrs. Derby’s window with concern. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z As morning approached, Mrs. Rimas and the man who wound his watch arrived to help. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “All they need is love and attention,” Mrs. Moss said, “and I have plenty of both to go around.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “I’m surprised you don’t let them have it,” Mrs. Chris said. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z And a moment later, Mrs. Coulter had leapt up between those pinioned wings and seized Metatron’s hair. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Book Lady? Will you tell us a story?” asked the girl with the dolly. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “I think that is an excellent idea,” Mrs. Holyfield whispered back. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter hurled herself toward the bomb, feeling the smoke attack her nose and throat like claws: tear gas. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z One hot afternoon Mr. Dawson caught me sleeping in the strawberry patch that I was supposed to be weeding and told Mrs. Dawson about it. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z No, the owner of the photograph had been anonymous, but they would be happy to give Mrs. Richardson the name of the art dealer. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Granger smiled, raised her eyebrows and pointed at her watch. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Now we let ourselves in and sat on the couch with Mrs. Muramoto, who was watching the news. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z “Don't tell me, precious,” Mrs. Reilly said as she hobbled dramatically between her friends. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z It was cold with the window open, but, like Mother and Mrs. Darling, Maddie left the window as she found it, also just in case. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z I take the candy and now I am closer to Mrs. Malloy. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Naheed hurried down the hall with Eliza, and just before Mrs. Salinger could close her classroom door, they managed to slip inside and drop into their seats. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dryver wears fitted overalls with a tight red shirt underneath while Lucy’s in one of her signature sack dresses, but with a touch of blue eye shadow. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Even though it was just a bunch of singing and coloring in coloring books and listening to Mrs. Davidson, I had learned one thing. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Before Mrs. Williams finished, I did hear one other thing she said. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z He loved his new sneakers, the ones Mrs. Beale bought for him. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m afraid we’ve been out of contact with our daughter for some time,” Mrs. Wright said. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Elia Hurd looked at Turner, her head a little to one side, her old eyes as pale as her shawl. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z A group of girls stands on our front porch, with Mrs. Shainmark behind them. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Everyone is Auntie and Uncle or Mr. and Mrs. But Soojin taking on a new name just doesn’t seem right. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Edwards was persistently if not profoundly religious. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Grantham nodded her head, “I find that easy to believe.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z We live on the second floor of ours, above old Mr. and Mrs. Langone, for a good rent, Ma says, but the Cambis own their entire building, which, they said, was why they stayed. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I would magically do better and Mrs. Silver would carry a trophy for me so big, she’d have to carry it on her back. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss yelled at me through the door. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z It seemed as solid as the granite on which it was built, and Turner marveled that it could still be so after Mrs. Cobb had gone. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Mrs. Weasley said excitedly as he smiled broadly and walked over to them. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Everything had a place, Mrs. Meecham kept reminding her children, everything belonged somewhere. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mr. Gatti, the English teacher,” he said, “will coach you....And Mrs. Johnson will talk to you about what to wear and things like that.” When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “I understand,” said Mrs. Terry, though her teeth were clenched. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Malvolio picked up a festively decorated shopping bag and came inside. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z The tip of Dumbledore’s long, crooked nose was barely an inch from Mrs. Norris’s fur. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Popper, himself looking rather remarkable, as Mrs. Popper noticed later, joined her in staring with astonishment into the refrigerator. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z Howard jumped up from the couch and Mrs. Odom came running in from the kitchen and I said, “I’m staying here! I’m not going back to Raleigh!” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z "It was your onion tonic," said Mrs. Tennyson. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Mrs. B said, forcing Sabrina’s clenched hand into a fist pump. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. had been lying on the couch and propped herself up. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z We walk to Mrs. Parker’s office, and when she sees us, she smiles and opens her jar. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I pulled back the curtains over the sink and Mrs. Baylor caught my eye and smiled. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Finally, I asked her outright: “Lily, are you seeing Mrs. Baylor’s son?” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Arvydas appeared in the window carrying a tray of glasses. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly had collapsed, sobbing, on the bar, one hand clenched around her beer glass. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Little came down later and found them there, she gave a shrill scream which brought everybody on the run. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baxter started to chuckle as she unfolded the kink in the hose and water sprayed out. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z “Myself, I don’t want to hear another word,” said Mrs. Hartman. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “What do you think of the flowers, dear?” said Mrs. Coulter as sweetly as if nothing had happened. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Me, Rock, and Mrs. Rock all turn around and see a lady in the back poking her head out from underneath a hair dryer. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z At the final turn, I see Mrs. Morehouse standing in the entrance to the parking lot, her palm out like a traffic cop, keeping cars from pulling in. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Rimas organized the children and began to tell stories. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Beans’s mother—Palmer had to fight the temptation to call her “Mrs. Beans”—was a perfectly normal-looking woman whose teeth were as white as the icing on her son’s tenth birthday cake. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Will raised his head over the rock and took a long, steady look down toward the entrance, where Mrs. Coulter and her dæmon lay deep in sleep. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “I tried to buy some from Mrs. Hidalgo at Calaca, but they were all out. Who knew there was a demand for soy chorizo?” The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby could not bear to watch; and yet, even more, she could not bear not to watch. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z At the end of the day, I asked Mrs. Conway if I could take the book home. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z But then Mr. and Mrs. Samsa climbed very quickly out of bed, one on either side. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z During parent conferences earlier this month, my parents came in to meet Mrs. Shannon and the other teachers. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “Well, it’s about time somebody recognizes what we’ve always known,” my dad told Mrs. Shannon. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dalton had her hands clasped tightly in front of her and her face was still tilted, higher now, and her white lips were parted. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Then, as soon as the shop bell tinkled, I would slip the chocolate back into the display, the coins into the register, and this made Mrs. Diamant chuckle. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “Good afternoon,” I said, knowing it was too late and Mrs. Baylor probably wanted it to be too late. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Mr. and Mrs. Bacon had limb disabilities themselves—he with a missing arm and she without a left foot—and so were well suited for their business. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z He thought that Booker was an outstanding reporter; he also was highly impressed with Mrs. Booker when he met her. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Johnson gives us an A. She puts all of my drawings on the bulletin board and I feel happy until she puts other people’s drawings up and theirs are all in color. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z They had also come to invite her to play vingt-et-un one evening at Mrs. Merriman’s. The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z To Fern she said, “And you stop acting like a baby. Pa and Mrs. can’t diaper you and the new baby.” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z In the poorly lit basement Mrs. Fanning squinted at the writing on the two doors. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “Now, Isaiah,” Mrs. Fisher says, with a little bit of mean in her voice, “you’re holding up the class.” Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Looking out his living room window after Petra went home, Calder could see the blue flash of police cars and knew they must be stationed outside Mrs. Sharpe’s house. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z The next Wednesday, as soon as everyone left for Temple Beth-El and Saint Adelbert’s, Mrs. Baker took out her copy of Shakespeare from the lower drawer in her desk. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z When they arrived at the hospital, Mrs. Sharpe was lying flat in bed. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z As she was rounding the side, she heard Mrs. Trepid’s voice. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Which is good, 'cause it proves I can speak like a normal person, but bad, 'cause how can Mrs. de Roo ever defeat Hangman if she never even sees him properly? Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z I knew Mrs. Reed had not spoken for days: was she reviving? Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “You know what that means, girls,” Mrs. Moss said. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He hands Penny gently to Mrs. V, then sits with Mom on the porch swing. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Mrs. V, as promised, writes down names of species and takes pictures so I can remember when we get back home. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z And I didn’t tell them about seeing Mrs. Singer staring at me from behind the door when I left for school, either. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z When I emerge into the kitchen, rubbing my eyes against the brightness, Mrs. Janssen starts to set out coffee again. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Levy sounded as if she were retching. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Benny knew,” Isa said, avoiding Mrs. Castleman’s eyes as she twisted the pen around the string that attached it to the clipboard. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Is it true,” she said slowly, “the story Frith brought back with him from Kerrith last night, that Mrs. de Winter’s boat has been found?” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “Scientists must be good writers as well,” Mrs. Grayson informed him. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I was too busy hanging out with Mrs. Walton. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Just like in the days of my pageant training, Mrs. Walton always reminds me to speak from my heart. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z At the foot of the first set of stairs, they spotted Mrs. Norris skulking near the top. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z If Mrs. Moss caught him biting off hunks of soap, eating big globs of toothpaste, or drinking from the shampoo bottle, he would get the hot-sauce punishment. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “It does not say that,” Mrs. Trepid said, urging Florida’s face closer to the sign. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z She led the way to the backyard, and after Mrs. Muokelu had explained and demonstrated how to make soap she stowed the ash near the pile of cement blocks. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He apologizes twice for never doing something about Mr. and Mrs. Kahn. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z “I'm so pleased to have your approval,” said Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “No one would ever believe there was any part of Papa in him, ” She thought of Mrs. McGarrity and how she had made it easy for her to sit down and eat that jello. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The electric hallway lights were also still on, so it was easy to make out the figure standing in front of Mrs. Caruthers’s bedroom. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z “And Mrs. Walton, who knew you play gospel music?” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “The joys come close upon the sorrows this time, and I rather think the changes have begun,” said Mrs. March. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “Did you talk to Mrs. Fisher about this, or to Ms. Marlee when you saw her?” Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z “Hazel, what happened?” asked Mrs. Freeman, eyes full of alarm. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Everyone in Group One got a letter from America, but then Mrs. Jarai ran out, leaving the last four groups with nothing. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Near the end of the year in the third grade, I slapped a kid, and my teacher, Mrs. Zeiss, slapped me. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Just mentionably, Mrs. Glass had managed earlier that morning to make two token gestures on behalf of the arriving painters. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z “I didn’t get any details yet, Veer. Mrs. Kahn just told me he passed away last night sometime.” Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z I thought about the coffee and Mrs. Hidalgo’s vegan treats and my favorite conchas. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dalai had a soft spot for Boori Ma; occasionally she gave the old woman some ginger paste with which to flavor her stews. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Phyllis sits back in her seat, looking perplexed by Mrs. Collins. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z They were down the stairs before Mrs. Murdo could ask any questions. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z From then on, when people came to adopt, Mrs. Parker would walk them through the paperwork and then she’d refer them to me. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z “Is it possible to repair the ornament, Madam?” said Mrs. Danvers. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Terry walked into the room then and placed a large pile of mail addressed to the WEC in front of me. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I was sure Mrs. Hidalgo had played it just for me. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Castleman wisely stepped into the back room, where her husband was twisting and kneading bread, leaving her son alone with his thoughts. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The front gate and low south buildings—the counting house, offices, and storerooms, as Mrs. Bedlow explained— formed part of the enclosure. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “Well, they are, sometimes,” said Mrs. Corry gleefully, “and very good they taste, too. I often nibble ’em myself, if I can’t sleep at night. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z “Then,” said Mrs. Buckminster, standing tall and straight, and the blood reddening her cheeks, “then the profound Mr. Stonecrop will be profoundly disappointed.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I continue to record my grandfather as I listen to all his stories, and I am suddenly so grateful that Mrs. Medina assigned this project. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z When at last we left Mrs. Cadaver and Mrs. Partridge, we drove for approximately three minutes. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z As we got closer, I noticed Mrs. Baxter had something behind her back. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z When I went in the examining room, Mrs. Moss trailed behind. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Instead, I drag my chair right next to Mrs. Fisher’s messy desk without saying a word. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z “Still, Mrs. Hameed. The classroom was your responsibility. I trust that you make sure students don’t touch anything that they don’t have prior approval to use.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z It was Mrs. Norris, the skeletal gray cat who was used by the caretaker, Argus Filch, as a sort of deputy in his endless battle against students. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z So Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez knew pretty much everything there was to know about the epileptic boy. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z This was the time of hygiene lectures, and of practicing blanket-baths on life-size models—Mrs. Mackintosh, Lady Chase, and baby George whose blandly impaired physique allowed him to double as a baby girl. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She made such a fuss that Mrs. Prentice, the driver, ordered Jesse off the bus, and he had to walk the three miles home. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z I thought, Shouldn’t Mrs. Bigio be grateful for my willingness to help? The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z This sort of furnishing was what Mr. and Mrs. Clutter liked, as did the majority of their acquaintances, whose homes, by and large, were similarly furnished. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z She cannot forgive Mrs. Gershom for selling houses at The Farm. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter, sore and heartsick, opened her eyes; she had not been asleep. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I found out the next day that Mrs. Bigio’s husband had died on a small hill with no name, in a small part of Vietnam. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z The change it had been able to effect in Mrs. Taylor showed that its strength could not be resisted. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The next time, when Mrs. Trace invited me to supper, was more to watch how he was and to listen to Mrs. Trace talk the way she did. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z When we went over the Calculus review problems Mrs. Kurtz had assigned from day one, Megan got every one of them wrong. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Caruthers froze, looked at the group of people gathered in the hallway—which had only grown as more people came to see what the commotion was about—and laughed. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Sylvester stood in the middle of them with her scarf on her head and the big bag of swan food in her arms, she looked like something out of a fairy tale. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Treski had a pencil stuck in her hair and a worried look on her face. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z They had stayed to themselves pretty much through the spring, settling into Mrs. Cobb’s house. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z One of them, a great, tall, gray-haired woman with a booming bass voice, named Mrs. Savage, had gone to Vassar. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z I put the mint chocolate chip ice cream into the freezer and followed Mrs. Windermere to her study. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Object called Tessie to see if it was all right and, by eleven o’clock, my friend and I went up to bed together. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “Mr. and Mrs. Driscal decided to leave this morning,” he said. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I catch Mrs. Frost smiling at us, and I think she’s listening, too. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “I got an A in my history test. I knew all the answers. Mrs. Baffin said it was the best paper in the whole class.” Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Rabinsky was an old, grandmotherly type who made no secret of the fact that Finn was her favorite of the three kids. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. March was very busy trying to finish a letter, which must go at once, and Hannah had the grumps, for being up late didn’t suit her. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z And Mrs. Alexander said, “Yes, I expect so.” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Turner was almost screaming in fanatical earnestness by now. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Nobody in Mrs. Miller’s class had trouble believing this, because doctors aren’t all that special anyway. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “Wow. I told Pam I have yet to taste a red velvet cake as good as Mrs. Rooks’s. What about um...” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton throws her hand in the air. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Since we don’t have a tape player, Mrs. Walton got me the Walkman as an early Christmas present. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z "Mrs. Janssen, I don't find people. I find things. Food. Clothing." Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton is standing a few feet behind Miss New Jersey, and I see her give me a look that says, “Act like you have some home training.’ Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z And once Mrs. Trent gets into the front hall, it takes at least twenty minutes to get her out again. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Capone,” Piper says, apparently forgetting she isn’t supposed to know her name, “let me introduce you to baby Rocky.” Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “You saw how my kettle cozy came out. Total disaster. And Mrs. Anderson said we have to actually wear the dress that we make.” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Garner desired nothing more than to spend her final years in comfort. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He thought of the breakfast food Mrs. Cooper had put before him, which had disgusted him then. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Weasley was clattering around, cooking breakfast a little haphazardly, throwing dirty looks at her sons as she threw sausages into the frying pan. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Do you know how big that field before Mrs. Windermere’s house was? Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Gilbert adopted Mister Pugsly from an animal rescue group when he was seven years old. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z “He wanted to stop at a yard sale,” Mrs. Morehouse says. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “No exceptions. If you don’t want to do this assignment, my esteemed colleague, Mrs. Garrett, just told me she has some openings in her English class. They meet this period, too. You can transfer over.” Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Jordan had also asked Ms. Banks to pass along the message that, if and when I turned up, I was to stay the hell away from her daughter. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Shut up,” I say, low enough so our teacher, Mrs. Fisher, doesn’t hear. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Mrs. Virgil, with all her moles and her music and her juicy mouth, was on the porch waiting for me to let her in. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I smiled at Mrs. Williams while she sat proudly. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Brewer was usually there, talking on the phone, and Mrs. Terry, of course, and Miss Winthrop and Jackie’s mother, and Mrs. Dalton, silently putting flyers into envelopes. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z We do, Mrs. O’Connell, though Wouldn’t be a fit subject to be talking about. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “Then you don’t care for him in the way it is evident he begins to care for you?” and Mrs. March looked anxious as she put the question. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “Just tell her what you like, and they can create something special for you,” Mrs. Walton urges. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Don’t disturb her,” I said, knowing that she was going to tell Mrs. Moss about my wanting to eat out of a can and feeling my heart fill with shame. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘It is only Mrs. Cole,’ said I, ‘depend upon it. Nobody else would come so early.’ Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z “Dumbledore couldn’t cure Mrs. Norris, and that makes me think that whatever attacked her might not be — well —- human.” Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The first, it’s perfect; it’s like a version of Mrs. Wexler’s library but with music. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z As Lincoln spoke, one observer, Mrs. Lincoln’s dressmaker, Elizabeth Keckley, a free black woman, standing a few steps from the president, remarked that the lamplight made him “stand out boldly in the darkness.” Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “And where the deuce ha’ you been?” was Mrs. Joe’s Christmas salutation, when I and my conscience showed ourselves. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z "Welcome to our community, Mrs. Das. Please sit down. Sonia, my dear, welcome. Do you have a nickname?" You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z My mother turned to glance round, but quick as a wink, Mrs. Tomolillo dropped her fat white hands in her lap and started talking vigorously to her friends. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Byrne nods at the first two choices and grimaces at the third. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Spencer is gone. She left yesterday afternoon and never came back. It’s just me and Thomas.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z But Mr. Banks, who owns it, said to Mrs. Banks that she could have either a nice, clean, comfortable house or four children. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Leona, insisted on Spanish and refused to answer when we said “Mrs.” When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Once the family was seated, Mrs. Hawkins raised her arms for the choir to begin. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The rest of the Morning Announcements were as exciting as December drizzles, and maybe Mr. Guareschi knew that, because he said he wanted to conclude by reading a lovely note, from Mrs. Sidman. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z In the thick of it one horrified lady manager had written to Mrs. Palmer, “I do hope that Congress will not become disgusted with our sex.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z A leather handbag, extremely worn, but with a label inside it as impressive as the one inside Mrs. Snell’s hat, lay on the pantry. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton makes everyone sing like this until the bell rings. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Jacobs wrote on the blackboard, Hazel would lean forward, trying to catch some glimpse of Jack-like movement in the hallway. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z My stomach went hot, and I pushed the book in just a centimeter, but when I looked up at Mrs. Rouse, she was still smiling. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Caldwell throws her pen in the air, her mouth all twisted up at me like I’m wasting her time. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Nielsen and I bring boxes filled with glass balls and china ornaments and ribbon and strings of sparkling beads up from the storage room in the cellar. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z She reaches for her cup of tea and focuses on Mrs. Hameed. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z She could not bring herself to describe to Mrs. Bedlow the two encounters in the weaving room. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “So far it is satisfactory, but the night is relatively young, my dear. How is Mrs. Murray?” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Who knows what death camp ashes blew daily through the head of Mrs. Finestein, in those years right after the war? Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Just as I opened the door from the boys floor, I stumbled onto Mr. Farrow and that freakishly unhot witch from downstairs, Mrs. Singer. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z On Friday nights Mrs. Finucane sends me to a pub for a bottle of sherry. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She almost sounded like the old Mrs., or like Miss Marva Hendrix. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z When the Master had poured some brantwijn for her, Mrs. Coulter said, “So, Lyra, I’m to have an assistant, am I?” The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The frog jumped and landed in Mrs. Zuckerman’s dishpan full of soapy water. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Morehouse doesn’t say anything, for a split second I think about hanging up, but somehow I squeeze the words around the lump in my throat. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z But don’t worry, dear reader and Mrs. Miller. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “Yes,” Mrs. Bed- low continued, “there’ll be a few days off now till the water goes down.” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Sitting right there in the very front row was Mrs. Ivy from the dentist’s office. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. gave Pa soft doe eyes that made Vonetta and Fern giggle. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z I told him I was worried about Mrs. de Winter not being back. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Her mind returned to Mrs. Elton’s offences, and long, very long, did they occupy her. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Franklin folded her hands in front of her, and I think we both got a little lost remembering how amazing Jesse was. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “Well,” said Mrs. Gause, “you don’t really need all of them. Just the winners. The ones who received medals?” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Mansfield stared at Robin meaningfully, but Robin went on eating her stuffed potato as if she had merely stated neutral information. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “Well, we do our best with what little we’ve got,” Mrs. Moss continued. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss glanced in my direction, and then her voice became smooth as syrup. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Peterson gave a little shrug and a smile and said, “Okay,” and walked away. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z She passed the trowel to the fearsome Mrs. Willard, “who stopped the mortar more heartily, and got some of it on her gown.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I ran to the Club House, but Mrs. Davenport said he had left for Ohio that morning. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “And you!” said Mrs. Weasley, but it was with a slightly softened expression that she started cutting Harry bread and buttering it for him. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I walked into the cafeteria, after reporting my loss to Mrs. Huckaby and getting new books, to find that my friends had already left. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The next day during silent reading, Nick glanced at his teacher, and he noticed that Mrs. Avery’s nose was curved—kind of like the beak of a hawk. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He had hoped to slip to the attic and fetch away his cup without being noticed, but Mrs. Lapham saw him enter and called him into the kitchen. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, Mrs. de Vries answers, overdressed as usual in a blue silk dress and straight-seamed stockings. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Huxley and the children arrived on March 9, which Emma noted in her diary along with “good day,” for Etty. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She had been six when Mrs. Hawkins had walked out before dawn, leaving Taylor with a lingering kiss on her forehead and a wound that lasted much longer. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Sitting on Tom's lap Mrs. Wilson called up several people on the telephone; then there were no cigarettes and I went out to buy some at the drug store on the corner. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z “Lina, go get our bread rations. Your brother will need nourishment to fight this off. And see if you can find Mrs. Rimas.” Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “All princesses need a facial before the big show,” Mrs. Walton says, and I can practically feel her warm smile. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z As the music flowed through my headphones, I thought about what Mrs. Hidalgo had said at dinner. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Castro had left it out on her desk, opened to her favorite painting, Girl Before a Mirror. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Newman is making us work on a business flyer next. I never knew art could be boring.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z "Furthermore," Mrs. Olinski added, "sometimes we even have to risk making fools of ourselves." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z I take him by the arm and lead him toward our door, and when I look back and mouth the words “thank you,” at Mrs. Krajewska, she blows me a kiss. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She entered into a discourse on botany with the gentle Mrs. Dent. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Phillips said he was a good hunter and he set up the tents and managed the sails. Once, he even saved Clark from drowning.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Glass directed a long and oddly comprehensive look at his profile. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Apparently, the police had a suspect in custody, but Mrs. Holman, the loving wife, was the impatient type. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I saw Mrs. Carpenter coming quickly up the aisle, carrying a metal tray in her hands. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z If Big Ma had a word or two to say about how late Mrs. slept on Saturday mornings, she kept it to herself. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baker’s picture was in the Home Town Chronicle two days later, standing next to Danny and Doug and me, and all of us surrounded by smiling Yankee players. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “Get Ready” by the Temptations comes on the radio, and Mrs. Walton breaks out into her awkward chair dance. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hunter found the information hard to believe. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Excuse me for interrupting, Mrs. Heine. The court has a few things to say about these matters. Pardon me for interrupting.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “Wait now,” Mrs. Charles said, lightly jogging over from a card game with a grin. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Some of them put it down to the influence of Mrs. Coulter, who had visited him before Iorek’s exile, though Iorek had not known about it, and given Iofur various presents. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hameed ignores the chatter and goes on teaching without getting frazzled. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “Why do you have your own room and Mrs. G doesn’t?” Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z How could I explain to her that without Catherine or my mom or Mrs. V, I wasn’t able to eat? Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baker, who had somehow gotten up onto her desk, looked at me, then at the cream puff, and then back at me. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z As he drove into Madison, Wisconsin, Gram said, “I feel a little sorry for Mrs. Winterbottom. She doesn’t sound very happy.” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z I saw that Mrs. Baker had a tight little cap of auburn curls, as if she'd just taken the rollers out and hadn’t yet combed her hair. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “I started to eat lunch in the library with Mrs. Wexler.” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z “Wow, Vanessa. That was quite impressive,” Mrs. Moore says. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I wasn’t far behind him when Mrs. De Bourbon called me back. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z “Get Mrs. Spencer and the little ones, we need to get out of here,” I say, pushing past Lily into the house. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z At least nobody had accused Mr. or Mrs. Nevins, her most recent foster parents, of being “nice.” The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z They were on the floor of the blue-green room at Mrs. Murdo’s. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t mean about me,” Mrs. Morales said quickly, “I mean about her!” 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z By the time he got to Mrs. Torrance’s English class, she had turned her small desk fan out toward the classroom. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Maybe we could sell them to somebody, and then we would have a little money to live on,” said Mrs. Popper. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z When the bell rings Mrs. Brook tells me I have twenty minutes of recess with the little kids and then I have to go back to my classroom like they do. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z My mother, father, and Mrs. Hull went into the lounge for tea. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton is talking in one long-winded breath and doesn’t even come up for air. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The policewoman put her arms round Mrs. Shears and led her back toward the house. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “We can boil a little down in the house for a while and then pour it on snow and make sugar-wax,” Mrs. Chris said, following them. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z The thing of it is, I left this particular reference in because, for once, I totally happen to agree with Mrs. Morgenstern. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z “You listen/” Mrs. Horsepool-Worthingham had several ways of talking, but she saved one tone of voice for special occasions. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z At the sight of him, Mrs. Brenner’s eyes narrowed, and her mouth pursed tightly. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Mam says, I have the sixpence, Mrs. O’Connor. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She looked down at the photograph of Warren Wright in his football uniform, which Mrs. Wright had pulled from the mantel to show her. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Why, to be sure,” said Mr. Woodhouse—“yes, certainly—I cannot deny that Mrs. Weston, poor Mrs. Weston, does come and see us pretty often—but then—she is always obliged to go away again.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Underwood brought out an extra chair from the kitchen. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z “My pleasure, Mrs. Brooks. Melody is a delight, and I’m amazed she’s been able to achieve as well as she has.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Mrs. Margolis looks around the room to see who will raise a hand. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z After the ceremony ends, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle offer to give me a lift home. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Nana, Uncle Paul, and our neighbor Mrs. Chapman are the only people whose numbers are programmed into it. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z So Judy Morgan showed up at Lincoln Elementary School at three o’clock the day after Mrs. Chatham had been to visit Nick’s parents. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Cooper will look after you better than me, honest. And I’ll phone up and talk to you tomorrow.” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Day after day I press my nose against the glass of the French doors, trying to see if Mrs. Smeath is still alive. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z But by then Mrs. Jarzab had picked up all my stuff and grabbed my hand like it too was a piece of my stuff and led me down the hall toward the office. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Carey gives me Kleenex and a moment to get myself together. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Darcy took up a book; Miss Bingley did the same; and Mrs. Hurst, principally occupied in playing with her bracelets and rings, joined now and then in her brother’s conversation with Miss Bennet. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bakers voice came out of the Coat Room. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Rylance smirks at me and grabs their stuff—the kind of family that travels with three rolling suitcases—and wheels him away to the elevator. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z So, thanks to Mrs. Kurtz’s facilitation, I had scored my second smoking-hot-girl date on just my second day of eleventh grade. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “I shall retire for a few moments’ peace,” Mrs. Horsepool- Worthingham announced as she removed the sherry bottle from the pantry. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z It sounds like more people than just Pop Pop, Tanisha, and Mrs. Bennet. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z At lunch when Mrs. Bishop asked if Ivy had talked to them, she had mumbled a yes, embarrassed that her family had forgotten her on the most important birthday she’d ever had. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “You don’t know me. I’m Adam Trask. Your father was a friend of mine. I thought I’d like to pay my respects to Mrs. Hamilton. She helped me with the twins.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you, Mrs. Jackson,” Curtis tells my mom. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z When I came for a visit, Mr. and Mrs. Hull slept in their own room and I used their bed. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Inside were dresses, each similar to the one Mrs. Baxter wore. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z But Mrs. Hull didn’t care what Mr. Hull had promised and he didn’t argue. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Rimas and I tended to them as best We could. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Well, okay,” Mrs. Moss said with a sly grin. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Her house is famous for its dramatic displays, but I’d bet they’re scaling back this year, with Mrs. Jones so sick. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z “I don’t know no Mrs. Ippy, and you can tell her Gum Baby said that.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Through the sliding glass door, I saw Mrs. Moss cram Luke into a high chair. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z In a few more steps the tunnel—Mrs. Frisby could now discern, dimly, its shape and direction—took a turn to the right, and she did see for herself. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z It’s been a whole day since Mrs. Kluck yelled at her, but her eyes are still red, and she and Baba exchange tense little glances. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Muldoon walks down the line, handing out the most beautiful bouquets I have ever seen. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z “Shut up, gangster,” Mrs. Levy answered wildly, “before we pin it on you.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She could smell Mrs. Coulter’s scent again, and the roses, and the cigarillo smoke, and the scent of other women. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reynolds squeezed her hand and mumbled a bunch of stuff I couldn’t hear, so I finally went to the bathroom. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I remembered Mrs. Pohler’s bruised cheek and crossed my arms over my stomach. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z "Would you care for an appetizer, Mrs. Wexler? I'm curious to know exactly how you are related to the Westing family." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “I suppose not,” said Mrs. Baker Mrs. Sidman took the envelope, then held out the opened telegram to Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z In the few newspaper photographs in which she appeared, always with her husband, the captions read: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Westing. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Grover, please remember the rules about discussing these matters in front of your child.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Levy held up a warning hand, plump and ringed. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bennet grabs a tissue from her purse and wipes my face. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Rain blew and streaked down the window glass, and when Mrs. Diamant blustered back into the apartment, I hurried to meet her. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Then Mrs. Carnes is back, and we argue about the change— I want her to keep it, she wants me to keep it, and finally I do because she absolutely won’t take no. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Come along. Stick ’em on!” repeated Mrs. Corry, rubbing her hands with pleasant expectation. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z He watched the tiny ink Mrs. Norris turn left and pause to sniff at something on the floor. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “Suddenly you’re very smug,” Mrs. Levy said in a voice that bordered on hysteria. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby had never realized until that moment, standing next to it, how very big the bush was, how dense, how incredibly thorny. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z In addition to changing the bedsheets and helping Mrs. Caruthers to the bathroom, Ophie was also asked to fetch a newspaper so that the old woman could check the latest scandals plaguing the Harding administration. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He beams at Mrs. Murphy, and she lowers her eyes. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “John,” Mrs. Sheldon shouts, “what a thing to ask! Do you want to sit on the rug?” A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baxter flipped through the record albums that were stored in a dark wooden cabinet. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Gabe’s smell was almost worse than the nightmares about Mrs. Dodds, or the sound of that old fruit lady’s shears snipping the yarn. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Gates turned to page two of the plan and began to read the details. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Spillane in Pump Lane off Carey’s Road has two crippled twin children with big blond heads, small bodies, and bits of legs that dangle over the edges of the chairs. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Wondering what terrible things Mrs. Silver has told him. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z And if I’m really lucky, Mrs. van D. calls me to account five minutes later and lays down the law as well! The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z While Father was reading the latest news, Mrs. Underdown tried to make friends with Mother by complaining about her houseboy in Léopoldville. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dalai turned away and looked at one of the quilts. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z To my surprise Mrs. Danvers considered him a moment without speaking, and there was something of scorn in the glance she gave him. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “Shh...Don’t draw the attention of the guards,” said Mrs. Rimas. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “But this photo,” Mrs. Richardson said, “was sold after Pauline’s death. By someone else. It was a photo of a woman holding a baby. Virgin and Child #1, it was called.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Janie’s coffee-and-cream complexion and her luxurious hair made Mrs. Turner forgive her for wearing overalls like the other women who worked in the fields. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Rosenblatt—” “That name hasn’t applied to me for decades. You can call me Rain.” Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z “You mean like I did for Mrs. Wheeler’s accident?” Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z They remind me less of my mother, however, than of Mrs. Finestein from next door. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z It made me feel great to visit him and Wesley over at Mrs. Williams’. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “Um, no thanks, Mrs. Walton. You better head home. Before the sun goes down.” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The bell rang loudly above him, and he bolted down the hall to Mrs. Torrance’s homeroom. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She looked up with surprise as she almost collided with Mrs. Derby, who was walking alone on the path that led to the woods. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Tracey finally moved from the window and did something just as surprising. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Candice paged through her notebook until she found Mrs. Farmer’s phone number. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z At the moment, Mother’s crouching at me again; she’s clearly jealous because I talk to Mrs. van Daan more than to her. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z The column announcing her resignation from the DAR triggered a worldwide reaction and demonstrated the powerful impact Mrs. Roosevelt could have when she spoke out on a political or social issue. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z And she had Mrs. Murdo, who was somewhere between a friend and a relative. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I really thought it was more astounding that Mrs. Partridge could do this, but I didn’t say any-thing. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Pa and Mrs. watched Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell try to stop each other from scoring baskets. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Somebody had placed her, several years back, at Mrs. Goddard’s school, and somebody had lately raised her from the condition of scholar to that of parlour-boarder. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z "But surely, Mrs. Phillips, you must know where your own son is. You don't seem worried at all." Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Pa swatted Mrs. on the backside and said, “Get in that kitchen and show us what you can do.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Tracey still didn’t move from the window, and everyone began to fidget, looking at everyone else, and my eyes landed on the whiteboard. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z It got funnier and funnier, so we finally had to stop singing around Middletown because I thought that Mrs. Windermere was going to drive off the road, that’s how hard she was laughing. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “That poison,” Lyra said, turning back to the Gallivespians, “in your spurs, I mean, is it deadly? Because you stung my mother, Mrs. Coulter, didn’t you? Will she die?” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “You mean that section of the Declaration of Independence that Mrs. Grayson had us memorize?” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Jacobs looked at her with weary eyes, and Hazel froze. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z She glanced up at Mrs. Richardson, who for the first time realized how very big and sincere Pearl’s eyes were. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Rimas heated bricks to warm her feet. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton points to a pretty black girl behind the counter and scurries off. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Janie tried that, but short of telling Mrs. Turner bluntly, there was nothing she could do to discourage her completely. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z “Take your seats please,” Mrs. Robins says to the class. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z “Well, I really appreciate this,” Mrs. Farmer said once she’d finished paging through the yearbook. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “Oh, yessum,” he said, trying to get into his voice some of the pity for Mrs. Dalton that he thought Peggy expected him to feel. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll get him, Mrs. Corcoran,” she said, but once she was around the corner she scooted over to the terrace door. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “In a broad sense, lee means the sheltered side. A bird, flying over Mrs. Fitzgibbon’s garden, would notice something most of us would miss.” Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter thrust the envelope and the lock of hair at Lord Roke, who took it and leapt for the top of the wardrobe. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Finley wanted us to behave like the young scholars she imagined us to be. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Mrs. Alexander took a step backward into her hallway. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Without a word and before he could finish his remarks or dodge, Mrs. Lapham gave him a resounding cuff on the ear. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “But the stupid doctor believed what Mrs. Moss said about me falling and didn’t check further.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Last night I was annoyed when Mrs. van D, scoffed, “The thinker!” The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Kleist and her daughter, Else, came outside as the soldiers approached. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “Come to watch Harry in the last task!” said Mrs. Weasley brightly. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “Oh, darling, don’t be a horrible wet blanket,” Mrs. X said to him. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z I suddenly felt nervous, but Mrs. Hidalgo had a look on her face like she was genuinely interested in why I thought it was strange. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Surprise and suspicion flashed across Mrs. Wright’s face, and Mrs. Richardson could see the two emotions wrestling there. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “I have to stop by Mrs. Parker’s office before I leave,” she says. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “I must stop in and see Mrs. Popper at once. I would never have believed it. I will be going now.” Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z “You don’t understand,” Mrs. Derby said as another labor pain gripped her. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Amos ran over to her son and fell on her knees. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Other guards press close and Officer Bomini up in the tower trains his Thompson on Mrs. Capone. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Before the church lady could answer, Mrs. Brewer came up and put a hand on Miss Winthrop’s shoulder. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, dear me, I never thought we would have a penguin for a pet,” said Mrs. Popper. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Nielsen suggests that I move back in with them. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z With the unbalanced passion of the young, I hated her for showing her ignorance to Mrs. Flowers. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Lee paused, her gigantic smile somehow growing larger. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z When it was finally time for us to go on, Mrs. Atanabi brought us downstairs to the back stage of the Stern Auditorium. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Clay’s antagonism toward Mrs. Derby was almost palpable—he glared at her every time she picked up a spoon or wiped her lips with a linen napkin. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The heirs, Mrs. English and Mrs. Jarchow, had removed a vanload of clothing and furniture, yet the atmosphere of a house still humanly inhabited had not thereby been diminished. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z "It is a blessing about the Forester boy," said Mrs. Hempstock. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z At the same time, their code of honor would insist that Mrs. Horsepool-Worthingham be forced to call Father herself. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Of course, he couldn’t think of telling Mrs. Pontellier all about it, she being a woman and not comprehending such things. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z The latches click, she straightens up, looks Mom in the face, and says, "I think that's all the help I need today, Mrs. Phillips. Thanks so much for your time." Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z As the day went on, she stopped thinking alone in the world and began thinking about her new life at Mrs. Murdo’s. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby had heard that Mr. Ages was not truly a white mouse; that is, he had not been born with white fur, but had turned white from old age. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z “Get yourself a proper chain, will you? Mrs. Patterson’s broke ages ago, and it was made of a stronger material than dental floss.” The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Toby had a pretty good idea of what an oracle was but he decided to ask Mrs. Granger about it, in the hopes of getting her started on one of her long-winded explanations. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Lyra drew her legs up away from Mrs. Coulter, and swung them down to the floor so that she too could run when the time came. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Skeleton Woman,” Sam said in a high voice, “say cheese!” I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z I had just finished Mrs. Harker’s diary, when she came in. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z It’s hot outside—first day of September—and Mrs. Kahn is wearing long sleeves. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Ludington took one arm and I took the other to help her. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Grayson did not say, and Stella for sure didn’t ask. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It was only when I caught sight of the red blotch on Mrs. Harker’s forehead that I was brought back to reality. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z We sit on the floor of Grace’s room, being quiet because of Mrs. Smeath’s bad heart, and cut out rolling pins and frying pans and paste them around our paper ladies. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Singer, obviously more engaged in what she was saying to Phyllis, glanced at us standing by the entrance and she, too, gave a little wave. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z One of the new victims revealed that Mrs. Moss beat her for putting a movie in the wrong case and struck her in the face for not sweeping the patio correctly. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. B had always been there for me, ready to volunteer as one of my test subjects for my experiments or answer all my questions about space. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z But it was to Father the crowning touch in Mrs. Gandhi’s dictatorial takeover of the nation. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I stand him up and let go just as Mrs. Robins comes over. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z She was not certain how it was that Mrs. Caruthers could catch a chill in a room that was warm enough to cause perspiration, but she simply nodded. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Kim who, judging by Mrs. Schein’s absence, must have convinced her mother to go home, to let her stay with Adam and me. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baker couldn’t see this problem at all. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z At last Mrs. Popper got to the end of the music and took off her gloves. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z Of Mia’s—well, standoffishness, even as she spent hours a day in Mrs. Richardson’s own home, in this very kitchen. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I got in trouble for back-talking Mrs. Fisher last month, so I don’t tell her that what would really help me get my Morning Minute finished is if she moves me away from Angel. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z “A comedy isn’t about being funny,” said Mrs. Baker “We’ve talked about this before.” The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z But I can see that Mrs. Scatcherd is in no mood to reconsider. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dalton’s frail, waxen hand went up timidly. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I feel better about Fern,” said Mrs. Arable. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z I told him about Dr. Fox pulling every last one of “Granny’s” teeth and me lying to Mrs. Ivy about the bill. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z When Phoebe showed the message to her mother, Mrs. Winterbottom clutched at her collar. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z In Mrs. Polster’s class, they memorized passages from The Book of the City of Ember every week. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Sheldon gives me a special card with lots of the scratch-and-sniff stickers she hands out only for perfect papers in spelling. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z And Mrs. said to Pa, “Why didn’t you call?” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z She was looking me up and down, as I had expected, but in a direct straightforward fashion, not maliciously like Mrs. Danvers, not with unfriendliness. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter, loosening the cramped way some roses had been bunched into a vase, saw that Lyra wasn’t moving and glanced pointedly at the door. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z For some reason Winston suddenly found himself thinking of Mrs. Parsons, with her wispy hair and the dust in the creases of her face. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z The first thing Mr. Kapasi had noticed when he saw Mr. and Mrs. Das, standing with their children under the portico of the hotel, was that they were very young, perhaps not even thirty. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Oh yeah, what we gave Big Joe and the new Mrs. Big Joe for a wedding gift was a pair of boss imitation Tiffany lamps that cost sixty-three dollars. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s actually a good amount of food in the fridge to offer Mrs. Walton. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The streets are still quiet when I leave Mrs. de Vries's. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Freed pursed her lips and narrowed her eyes. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z However, since Mr. Ages had been right in all that, Mrs. Frisby knew he was sure to have been right in the other things he had said: Timothy was not really strong yet. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z “The best people, ma'am,” she said, “give every second Thursday, and one till six. And those I shall take or——” Mary Poppins paused, and Mrs. Banks knew what the pause meant. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Shortly before lunch, Mrs. Weasley detached Harry from the others by asking him to help identify a lone man’s sock that she thought might have come out of his rucksack. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z But this next part is no lie: When we got back in from recess, Mrs. Bigio and Mrs. Baker were holding two trays filled with fried bananas. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z I could smell his coffee, and even though it didn’t smell as good as Mrs. Windermere’s—which she percolated before I came—it still smelled pretty good. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Yang was exactly the kind of tenant Mrs. Richardson wanted: a kind person to whom she could do a kind turn, and who would appreciate her kindness. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Olinski was the first teacher Epiphany ever had who taught from a wheelchair. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dalton straightened suddenly and took a quick step back. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “For all the world,” as Mrs. Banks said to her husband later, “as though she were doing us a signal honour.” Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z I peek under the bed and catch a glimpse of Mrs. Bessermann’s mussed hair and frightened eyes. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Rimas was a short woman with thick ankles, close to Mother’s age. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter was more like her daughter than she knew. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Rimas made her way over to Mother. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Even in English class, Mrs. Tracey looked at my T-shirt and smiled. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z And I would say to that, “O wise and merciful Mrs. Miller, every story is nestled somewhere within another story.” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Mrs. Trepid had demanded, and Florida had replied, “’Cause I don’t putrid want to.” Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Before closing the car door, I lean in and thank Mrs. Doyle for the ride. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z “I have heard much of your master’s fine person,” said Mrs. Gardiner, looking at the picture; “it is a handsome face. But, Lizzy, you can tell us whether it is like or not.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “Thank you, Mrs. Holton. Ma said to tell you she asked ’bout you.” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Halliday smiled politely, readjusted her spectacles, and said, “I’d be happy to answer that for you...as soon as I’m ready to retire.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “Thirty-one,” Mrs. Myers kept mumbling over her double chin, “thirty-one. No one else has more than twenty-nine.” Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Tony swooped like lightning and seized it, and started towards the door. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Mr. and Mrs. Trepid sat on the edge of their bed, staring at the contents of the pouch, which Mr. Trepid had emptied on the bedspread. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Brown, the woman who was off to burn my dad’s books. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “I don't think it's going to be that easy,” Mrs. Baylor said. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Trek said it was fine for us to finish our research, though,” Petra lied. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Yew's mother was partial to it, so I'd order it in for her. She passed away with a new jar barely touched.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Lonogan had a white Persian named Fabian that she liked to dress in skirts and push around in a baby carriage. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z By the time Izzy came around, however, Mrs. Richardson found herself still at the Sun Press—senior reporter, now, but still relegated to covering the small stories, the small news. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “When you love them, it...doesn’t...mean you have to!” screams Mrs. Bessermann. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Clarke’s attempt to demonstrate lasted no more than a minute before she had to sit down and take out a handkerchief to mop her forehead. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Only a month ago, puddles were everywhere when Mrs. Bowman called me over to say her house had been sold to a woman with a twelve- year-old daughter. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z And next thing I know, Mrs. Walton’s heels are click-clacking their way over to the grand piano below the stage. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “We didn’t mean for Mrs. DiAngelo and Ben to get hurt,” he blurted out. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z But Mrs. Farmer had begun to slump in her seat, and had yawned more and more as the conversation went on. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Morehouse pushes Jason’s chair across the carpet toward me, and Mom picks up her bookmark, leaving Harry still searching in the hallway. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly knocked Ignatius in the side of the head with her purse. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Reed? Ah! mama, you mean; she is extremely poorly: I doubt if you can see her to-night.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “I am disappointed in you girls,” Mrs. Kluck says, her words all scratchy. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I tell Mrs. Drinker, “I don’t steal your dog. I wouldn’t do that. He just comes around, is all.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Scatcherd’s small glasses flash as she turns her head from side to side. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “He’s not very big on meatloaf either,” said Mrs. Stroud, and she closed the State of Maine * Department of Health and Human Services folder. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z Until finally we came back up to the campsite and Mrs. Baker started to assign our chores. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Williams is pretty tough, but I don’t think she’d give out that kind of punishment. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Why, he had no idea that something was wrong with Mrs. Atwater’s house. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z “But Melody does have mental and physical limitations,” Mrs. Billups argued, trying to put Mom in her place, I guess. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Well, there was a bathroom next door to Mrs. Clutter’s room. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z A few days later Mrs. Ortiz gave me a bath and dressed me in clean school clothes instead of pajamas. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Still, Mr. Kapasi believed it was his duty to assist Mrs. Das. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Caroline went down to call on Mrs. Chung the evening the family moved in to see if there was anything she could do to help them get settled. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “Is there anything left in her suitcase?” asked Mrs. Rimas. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Ms. Sitton and Mrs. Thornton go into their room and leave us alone. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z When I heard that Negroes were dirty I remembered Mrs. Cooper’s shining kitchen. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z So they’d had Lexie first, in 1980, then Trip the next year and Moody the year after that, and Mrs. Richardson had secretly been proud of how fertile her body had proved, how resilient. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Ophie followed the woman’s instructions, pouring the tea into the cup and then preparing it just how Mrs. Caruthers apparently liked it: two cubes, a generous splash of cream. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He was taking off my shawl in the hall, and shaking the water out of my loosened hair, when Mrs. Fairfax emerged from her room. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z "I was on my way to Mrs. Dunne's office because somebody in gym took my clothes." Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z As he pressed the newspapers deeper into the garbage pail, Eliot felt that he and Mrs. Sen were disobeying some unspoken rule. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Henley was our seventh grade art teacher who just couldn’t handle getting old. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z After telling the children this story, Mrs. Sharpe sat quietly for a moment, looking down at the table. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Lloyd: Mrs. Tolson, what percentage of the students do you think are going to fall down? Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She flailed her arms and legs until Dussel finally let go of his probe and...it remained stuck in Mrs. van D.’s tooth. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z She would have looked at me in scorn, smiling that freezing, superior smile of hers, and I can imagine her saying: “There were never any complaints when Mrs. de Winter was alive.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Daugherty always had a bowl of cream of wheat waiting for me. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Epler fluttered in her stall, her tiny black eyes looking this way and that, her chins flapping as she spoke. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hauser’s doorbell was made from a gold Sovereign dating back to the reign of King Edward IV. I pressed it. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z He waited until he was halfway down the stairs to the kitchen, out of earshot of Mrs. Black and clear of the dust cloud, before calling, “I’ve got news, and you won’t like it.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She tried to be in the kitchen area whenever Mrs. Derby came around, because the mistress of the house had a kind word for everyone and always smelled like flowers. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He tried to get out of bed again, but Mrs. Weasley forced him back. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Mrs. Singer was now dealing with another customer—leaning forward and draping a scarf around the woman’s neck and then cooing over the effect it added to the top the woman was wearing. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “Tell us more about your job, Mr. Kapasi,” Mrs. Das said. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby climbed up on the bench and looked at it. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z But Mrs. Bennet, who had calculated on her daughters remaining at Netherfield till the following Tuesday, which would exactly finish Jane’s week, could not bring herself to receive them with pleasure before. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z At a hotel called the Circle Park they discovered an entry for a “Mrs. Georgia Howard.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby reminded herself of all this as she hurried over to the corner post. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z So Mrs. Baker was smiling because no one can help smiling at miracles. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Chew sent me to the main office. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z That she is still journeying somewhere is apparent, for Mrs. Harker’s hypnotic report at sunrise was still the same. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “He has already memorized quite a bit,” said Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs.’s head was a pink spongy globe. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z And therefore, sometimes for fifteen minutes in a row, Mrs. Beale was seen doing something she hadn’t done since the little ones were born: nothing. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z It had been several weeks since Hazel had even laid eyes on Mrs. Campbell. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z One of the papers caught the principal’s eye and he turned to my mother and asked, “Is your husband a Shangaan, Mrs. Mathabane?” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Polly had just made sure that Mrs. Derby’s hair was brushed and that she had on a fresh dressing gown when Mr. Derby returned. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s the only spell she ever has trouble with,” Harry told a completely bemused Mrs. Cattermole. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “Silly words, silly words, silly awful hurting words,” said Mrs. Bowles. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you very much,” said Mrs. Frisby, hopping to the ground. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z We went out to her car, and she lifted out the bike I had left with Mrs. Chavez. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z "All you need to do, Mrs. Das, is sign right here. Chantal and her mother have taken care of Anna's schedule." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I asked, because I was a little tired of Mrs. Dubicki. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Richardson’s calm, however, belied her true feelings. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z At the beginning of February, Mrs. Baker had assigned me Romeo and Juliet. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Cadaver told me about her and my father writing to each other, and about how my father needed to get away from Bybanks for a while. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Mrs. Grasso came every day with a feast of pasta or lasagna. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z Lyddie never quite knew how it was decided, but Mrs. Bed- low told her that evening that she would move her things from the attic to Amelia and Prudence’s room on the third floor. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “Good lord, is it Harry Potter? Very pleased to meet you, Ron’s told us so much about —” “Your sons flew that car to Harry’s house and back last night!” shouted Mrs. Weasley. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The conversation with Mrs. Helm lasted several minutes, and was most distressing to Mother Truitt, who could hear nothing of it except the noncommittal monosyllabic responses of her daughter. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Caruthers’s bright disposition faded as quickly as it had arrived. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z While Mrs. Shannon shows the rest of the class how to make paper snowflakes, Catherine and I sit together in front of the one clunky classroom computer and do Web searches on communication devices. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Mrs. Jones wanted to know who was the bride, who married them, and all about it. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “This needs medical attention,” he said to Mrs. Moss. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z What he did was start screaming, “Mrs. Rouse! Mrs. Rouse!” and running toward the front of the room. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z When I try on the first outfit, Mrs. Walton tells me to come out and stand on the pedestal in front of the mirrors. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Parks had appointed Claudette youth secretary, which meant keeping attendance and membership records and putting out notices. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Then all four of us, Mr. and Mrs. Cowgill, Mrs. Wilcox, and me, were in the swaying milk wagon behind the galloping horse. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I walked up the stairs and leaned down and gave Mrs. Quintana a kiss. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z “Yes, he has been like a son to us, and we are very fond of him,” replied Mrs. March, returning the look with a keen one. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Cormier said you didn’t show up for chores this morning. And sneaking out the window!” The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Harker was not down when the maid came to announce dinner, so I said: “She is possibly tired; let dinner wait an hour,” and I went on with my work. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “Oh, Meg, you didn’t answer it?” cried Mrs. March quickly. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “Once my father moved us to New York”—Mrs. Walton’s voice cracks—“I never saw Mrs. Boxley again.” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baylor paused to say she didn’t think the hoses were ever used on Dr. Martin Luther King, though. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z As he wrote out the check he apologized on behalf of Mrs. Sen. He said she was resting, though when Eliot had gone to the bathroom he’d heard her crying. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Sairy heard a baby cry and saw Mrs. Trepid leaning over a baby carriage, her face bent down close to the crying occupant. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z “But where will I put the food?” asked Mrs. Popper. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z He barked at the rest of us, still sitting around the fireplace, “Who was the last person to see Mr. and Mrs. Angel alive?” Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z It was over a year since he had carried charcoal or a bucket of water, touched a broom or helped Mrs. Lapham brew ale. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Gandhi could have personally bombed the zoo, it would have been fine with me if Father had been gay about it. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “But I’m sure once you take her out, she’ll forget all about it. Mrs. Kelly says it’s just a matter of redirecting her attention.” Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “I didn’t think you played with your dolls anymore,” said Mrs. Jones. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z Spoon Man wove in and out, offering a pair of earrings to Mrs. Bates, and a new hacksaw to Mr. Spencer. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “I was so afraid I would be turned back,” said Mrs. Cybulskis, wiping her brow with the back of her hand. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. said, “A hat doesn’t go with this hair.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He shouted to the dog: “Mrs. O’Leary! We must find a harpy!” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z With the unusual excitement, and having to go to market earlier than usual, Mrs. Popper had not yet got around to straightening the house. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z We weren’t supposed to know that Mrs. Katzman went on leave because she had a nervous condition. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z “Now, on to new business,” said Mrs. Brewer. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z When I knew I was leaving, I asked for the box to hold my precious possessions, and Mrs. Chavez had given it grudgingly. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss’s raspy tone had returned in full force. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baker leaned back in her chain “It was for the women’s four-by-one hundred relay. Don’t look so surprised. You didn’t think I'd spent my whole life behind this desk, did you?” The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Willibey explained that when a new kid comes to school, their Backpack Buddy shows them around and tells them the rules till they get settled. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Monday giggled, reaching for a slice Ma had already cut before Mrs. Charles slapped her hand away. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He knew that Mrs. Dalton could not see him; but he knew that if Mary spoke she would come to the side of the bed and discover him, touch him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z When I arrived home, I found that Mrs. Merritt had packed everything I owned. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Van Hopper and the afternoon did not matter a flip of the finger. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “I have a second announcement,” said Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “Mrs. de Winter, please don’t think that,” he said. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z After the third time, Mrs. Stroud said she was going to speak with the best foster parents she knew. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z I got the idea, not that you are interested, from Mrs. Poole who had us do this in Sunday school with the word Joy. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Losing my temper with Mrs. Krawiecka must be a fond memory for him. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The whispering stopped, and Mrs. Deopolis said, “Since it is a part of your defense, you have the right to read the story into the record, Mr. Larson.” The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z Every stitch Daisy’s patient little fingers had put into the handkerchiefs she hemmed was better than embroidery to Mrs. March. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Maxy was trying to clean up the mess and calm the class down when Mrs. Jarzab returned with blood on her jacket and pointed at me. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a page-boy in the end who released him, with the news that a dressmaker awaited Mrs. Van Hopper in the suite. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Shields loves to give out bonus points. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z When we get to Mrs. Parker’s office, Ms. Weber says, “Shirley, I need to speak with you.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I said, “Mrs. Shears’s dog. Mrs. Shears is from number 41.” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Sharpe’s tone made it clear that she could soon be finished with Calder, too. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z I said, “I was just doing chatting with Mrs. Alexander. I wasn’t doing investigating.” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z That’s how Mrs. Drinker and I got the idea for me to take care of Moonie. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Harker’s hypnotic report this morning was the same as usual, so it is possible that we may get news at any moment. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z There was a loud slamming noise, and Mrs. Weasley and Harry broke apart. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Captain Wilder stood looking first at Mrs. Hathaway and then at her son and her two tall, quiet-moving daughters. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z “Lamb,” says Mrs. Demir, setting down meat pierced by silver daggers. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z My mother is on the phone periodically, trying to reach Mrs. Finch. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Williams replied that she did not wish to at present, given the hostilities; but that Pro Bono desired to as soon as they might. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z When I returned to Mrs. Moss’s that Monday night, she was surprised that I had changed my plans and had taken a new job. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought the book Henry from Across the Street might fit the bill, but I couldn’t have been more wrong; if Mrs. van Daan doesn’t jump down my throat, Mr. Dussel does. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z We both laughed so hard, Mrs. Lovelace had to put her finger to her lips to tell us to hush. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Mr. and Mrs. Bucket came in and stood at the foot of the bed, watching Charlie. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z Now it’s the Saturday before the tryouts, and Mrs. V and I are sitting outside on her front porch. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “The snowstorms in Siberia are treacherous,” said Mrs. Rimas, nodding. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I left Mrs. B’s and lingered in front of my house, not wanting to go inside. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z For a week I looked into Mrs. Cullinan’s face as she called me Mary. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Chinese Ambassador and Mrs. Huang Hua gave a state dinner in my honor. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” said Mrs. Frisby, but she was more puzzled than ever. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Diana handed Mrs. Kennedy the schedule with a practiced smile, then looked back at the computer screen as Mrs. Kennedy left for the copier. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. O'Leary tried to turn in a circle to find my mom, knocking all the pictures off the walls. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z For a few days, the school could talk of little else but the attack on Mrs. Norris. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Like the photograph of the spider-dancer, Mrs. Richardson found this perturbing but strangely compelling. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Caruthers sure is hungry in the afternoons,” Cook said the third day Ophie brought an empty tray into the kitchen. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Nicodemus closed the door behind her, then sat down on one of the benches, facing Mrs. Frisby; the others sat down, too, Mr. Ages stretching his splinted leg in front of him. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Toward the end of the day Mrs. Howard woke me up and said it was time for me to go back up to Mrs. Maxy’s class so I could get my homework assignment. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z One day, we were doing math drills in class and every time Mrs. Maxy asked a question, like “What’s nine times nine?” Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I bounced it up and down for everyone to see and they squealed so loud Mrs. Maxy came flying in. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The taxi sped off, churning up some pebbles in die gutter that stung Mrs. Reilly’s legs through the torn rayon gown. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. V stood behind me, gently rubbing my shoulders. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez just kept asking the same question, which was this: Was he sure it was Cade he found? 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Such were the gentle murmurs of Mrs. Bennet, and they gave way only to the greater distress of Mr. Bingley’s continued absence. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Rachel stiffened in her arms, but Mrs. Bedlow dropped her paring knife into the bowl of peeled potatoes, wiped her hands on her apron, and put a kettle on to boil. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z There was a very good chance they were going to get caught by Filch or Mrs. Norris, and Harry felt he was pushing his luck, breaking another school rule today. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z “It’s so nice to finally meet you,” Mrs. Stanford said to Candice’s mother. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z In the dressing room, Mrs. Trepid changed back into her own dress, took out her glasses, and examined the price tag. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Lily turned toward Mrs. Baker and sauntered over to her, getting into her space a little bit. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Cobb sat down on the leather chair and the horsehair galloped out. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Ever since Mrs. Pranas had mailed my application, I had thought of little else. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “She seemed to enjoy your performance,” Mrs. Hidalgo said with a smile. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z What I really want to do is turn around, go back to Mrs. Parker’s office, and ask, What about me? Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Richardson listened, as usual with Izzy, with only half her attention. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Yes, ma’am,” said Mary Poppins quietly; and smiling to the Twins, Mrs. Banks went out and closed the door. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Billups had expanded from saying the letters to making the sound of each one. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Re-seated, Mrs. Glass sighed, as she always sighed, in any situation, when cups of chicken broth were declined. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z “Is your little one a boy or a girl?” asked Mrs. Rimas. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z But there was something ’bout that one particular spot that was calling Mrs. Brown and telling her to brush at it with her bare hand. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z There was nothing magical at all about the things outside the window in Mrs. Jacobs’s room, but it was still more interesting than the things happening in it. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z My mother stepped forward and gave my father a kind of a smile but then went to shake Mrs.’s hand first. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z That evening I went round to Mrs. Shears’s house and knocked on the door and waited for her to answer it. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Ben and Phoebe and Mrs. Cadaver and Mrs. Partridge are all coming to visit next month. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z He took his leave of Mrs. Parsons and made for the door. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Mrs. Malloy drinks more of her tea, but my cup is still full. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Julian said, "I am assigned to Mrs. Olinski, Room Twelve. Are you nearby?" The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z “January. Something like that. Mrs. McCullough said that one of the firemen came out for a smoke and found her there in a cardboard box.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter dipped a flannel in a basin of cold water and mopped Lyra’s face, and then unfastened the sleeping bag and washed Lyra’s arms and neck and shoulders, for Lyra was hot. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Little had been kind to me and I hoped that she would be doing better. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Brook picks up one hand and runs a finger almost all the way to the end of the table. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Daugherty stayed the night at Dr. Bottom’s house so she would be there when Joel woke up. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Flowers would continue her easy gait up the hill to her little bungalow, and Momma kept on shelling peas or doing whatever had brought her to the front porch. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The Friday night before my nineteenth birthday Mrs. Finucane sends me for the sherry. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z I then wrote to Mrs. Fairfax, entreating information on the subject. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Then when he got married, I used to play tennis with he and Mrs. Antolini quite frequently, out at the West Side Tennis Club, in Forest Hills, Long Island. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z We had a room in a three-bedroom apartment run by a lady named Mrs. Ellis. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Scatcherd knows as little as we do about whether we’ll be chosen by people who will treat us with kindness. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “What did you think of Mrs. Clinton’s announcement?” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I was still thinking about it when the dinner concluded and the grownups went into the living room and Mrs. Baylor cleared the table and started the cleanup. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z In their investigations, the FBI found that Mrs. Sharpe had a great deal of money and that she had made a very generous gift to the National Gallery after the theft had taken place. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “That made me about half-sick, Grandma remarked. At this point we could have used an intermission. But Mrs. Merle Stubbs of the Ladies’ Committee mounted the stage, carrying a portable Victrola. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Not that it mattered, because Mrs. Dillard wasn’t there yet, either. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I was going to bribe every kid in Key West with Mrs. Albury’s divinity. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z “You know yourself, Mrs. Dowdel, boys will be boys. They’s high- spirited. They’ll settle down in time and all be good Christian men. Their maw and I have set them a good example.” A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Mr. and Mrs. Weasley and Lupin headed off for the stairs as well. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “You don’t know how long I begged Mrs. Smith to let me bring you. You don’t know what this means, do you child? Don’t you love me? Don’t you love your grandma?” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “You don’t think they’ll put us back in the train cars, do you?” gasped Mrs. Rimas. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z She had not mentioned her intention to do so, but every member of the staff, from Mrs. Clarke down the youngest stable boy, had lived in hope. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Mrs. van D. casts about for another topic. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z No doubting that the irritation was directed at Mrs. Tallis. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Each afternoon Mrs. Sen lifted the blade and locked it into place, so that it met the base at an angle. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Myles was a widow who lived alone in a tiny hovel in Redding. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t know how she came by it. I am on the list. So are my children. Mrs. Rimas is on the list. Miss Grybas, you are not on the list. That’s all I know.” Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Horsepool-Worthingham was yellow behind the stained glass, and the Mellower was blue. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. van D. came back to the room and collapsed into a chair with a loud sigh. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “He looks like nobody but himself,” said Mrs. Owens, firmly. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Cook, who worked at the elementary school attended by Mrs. Colbey's children, eventually instructed one of the school cafeteria workers to call the police about the absent infant. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Nice meeting you, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson. I’ve heard a lot about you.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Before she could reply, Mrs. Martin piped up. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Mrs. Torrance sat on the edge of her desk and lowered her head, her dreads hanging down the sides of her face. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Then he saw Mrs. Norris and fell back, clutching his face in horror. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Snake hisses as we join the line to use the bathroom. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Mrs. Kleist carried the ax in the family, but I could see from my hiding place that her nerves were unsteady. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z They gave the key to Regina, whom they also called a stinking Jew, and Regina and Rosa disappeared to the attic, I assumed to shred all Mrs. Pohler’s clean laundry. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z They bid each other goodbye for the time being, and Moss began the brisk walk back toward the northern end of the building for Mrs. Torrance’s class. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “But if that is the case, you must write to your mother and beg that you may stay a little longer. Mrs. Collins will be very glad of your company, I am sure.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Several days before Christmas, Mrs. Byrne announces that Christmas Day, Wednesday, will be an unpaid holiday. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Well, do you understand it?” asked Mrs. Arable. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z She says I’m getting odd and goes back to the lane and her chat with Mrs. Hannon and I blink and bathe my eyes with the boric acid powder in warm water. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Because of Mrs. V, I could actually read the books. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Mrs. Rappaport tilted her head to one side, inviting a response. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z He said: “Do you remember Mrs. Schachter, in the train?” never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, that turned my life into one long night seven times sealed. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Today in class, their gym teacher, Mrs. Burt, had shown them how to swing over a thousand-year-old gymnastics horse. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Faces floated in the air—the judge's face crowned with that mockery of grey wool—the cold dead face of Mrs. Rogers—the convulsed purple face of Anthony Marston. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Hazel was decidedly late, and she had endured enough days with Mrs. Jacobs to know how this was going to go. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z In class, Mrs. Brown tries explaining how an embargo works. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z “Now you lie down and get some rest,” Mrs. Delaney said, shutting the door behind her, and in the abrupt silence Mia flopped down on the bed and fell instantly asleep. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When we go to my room and take off the dress, Mrs. Walton says the next step is to get a manicure and pedicure. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z As Mrs. Taylor and her companions left the Street, she sang quietly to herself, “My Country Tis of Thee,” like a frightened child easing past a graveyard. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z And then Mrs. Krajewska is coming out her door to wave at me. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Newman is helping her put together a portfolio so she can apply to a summer art program. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “Class!” said Mrs. Miller, cause everyone turned into howler monkeys. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I bet Mrs. Odom was taping their school papers up on the wall and telling them how proud she was of them. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z It was after the change that it began to get hard, and Mrs. Virgil would curl her lip slowly as if there was a bad smell in the air. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Underdown relented after a while and told me certain sentences. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Odom extracted herself from the embrace, but her cheeks were flushed with pride. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Peck tells us, “Yes, we’re all over the nation and still growing strong, ladies.” Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “But there was something that I didn’t tell the police, because it is none of their business,” Mrs. Hauser said. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z “You must always sleep on your stomach,” Mrs. Burgerton had said. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, almost forgot,” Mrs. Hidalgo turned back and dug around in her bag. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z I have no intention of going to the cafeteria, so I wait until everyone leaves and then I walk over to Mrs. Medina’s desk. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z “The request of Mrs. Ferris for the ashes was refused,” the undertaker said, “because the dead man left closer relatives.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Laurencin immediately called the school bus dispatcher and reserved six big yellow ones to take the Epiphany Boosters to Albany. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Robbie obeyed with alacrity for somehow there was that in him which judged it best to obey Mrs. Weston, without as much as a scrap of hesitation. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. D brought out the bravest parts of Lucy. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bohannon was still wiping away tears when he got back outside. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Matsika said it happened before. Once, about a century ago, they remained silent for fifteen years.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Johnson is good with tools from her years of overseeing set design, and plans how to drape the curtains and pavilions that we're sewing. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mr. and Mrs. Williams lived in the other half of the house. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Perhaps I haunted her as she haunted me; she looked down on me from the gallery as Mrs. Danvers had said, she sat beside me when I wrote my letters at her desk. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “Kiss up? What are you talking about? Mrs. Corcoran doesn’t kiss up to me.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “It is most natural, Madame. And now to return to the question you did not answer. Where is the younger daughter of Linda Arden, the sister of Mrs. Armstrong?” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z But I did know that Mrs. Kellam was a noisy gossip. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “All right. Tell Mrs. Cooper I said hello.” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He would have gone to Mr. or Mrs. Dalton and told them that their daughter was drunk. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z As I stand hunched over the sink, rinsing the shampoo out of my hair, thoughts of Mrs. Mendez surface. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “It’s time to go to school, my darling,” Mrs. Bucket said, putting an arm around Charlie’s skinny shoulders. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z Both had missed out on being Pa and Mrs.’s flower girls. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z I spend the rest of lunch talking to Mrs. Medina about oral history projects and good questions, and then I wander over to my next class before the bell rings. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z There was no more to be said, so we waited in patience until the dawn; at which time we might learn more from Mrs. Harker. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “That Mrs. Clarke,” Penelope thought with gratitude, as she tugged the dress over Cassiopeia’s freshly shampooed head. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I recalled one very dark night the year before when Mrs. Potts had warned me not to sit on the porch by saying, “If there are no stars out, something bad is about to happen.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. V took me outside in all kinds of weather. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I went into Mr. Ballard’s office and he was talking with Mrs. Stenson and when he saw us he called, “My partner!” and I introduced him to Lil and they shook hands. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Deschaine tells me there’s still time to register for yoga. Wouldn’t that be fun? Or one of the bus trips?” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I was the one who answered the knock, opening the front door just a crack before I saw Ms. Banks, Faith and Mrs. Bernoffski, with a big clay dish, on the other side. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z "All right then," said Mrs. Tennyson, "give me my change in onions." Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z As we work together, Mrs. Nielsen tells me bits and pieces about her life. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baker came out of the tent and looked at us with half-closed eyes. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Just then Mrs. Howard walked over and smiled at me. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z We follow Mrs. Kim to a small, square room at the back of the basement. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Mrs. Little opened the window and turned out the light. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z Moving Day therefore depends on the weather, and that is why a fine day set Mrs. Frisby worrying, even as she enjoyed it. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z It broke like a mournful lullaby upon the night The tears came so fast to Mrs. Pontellier’s eyes that the damp sleeve of her peignoir no longer served to dry them. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z As everyone was leaving after class, Mrs. Granger said, “Nicholas? I’d like to have ... a word with you,” and she emphasized the word word. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I headed to Mrs. Verne’s class looking at the next few pages of Jane Eyre. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z After a few minutes Mrs. Gates walked to the microphone and tapped it. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Matsika is lying down. She had a bad night. The General is meeting with the President over a national emergency. I think the Gondwannans shot down a Zimbabwean airplane.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Galluzzo had been halfheartedly rinsing off a few of the now empty platters with my mother, but when she heard Paul’s name, she swung around. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The young man said, “I want to see Mrs. Win-terbottom. Is she here or what?” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Maybe today is the day Mrs. Krawiecka has sent the Gestapo. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z And my mom handed me an extra bouquet, which we gave to Mrs. Atanabi when she came onstage with us to take a bow. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Mrs. Glass got up, took three steps over to the shower curtain, and waited for a disembodied hand to claim the washcloth. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z As Jo received her good-night kiss, Mrs. March whispered gently, “My dear, don’t let the sun go down upon your anger. Forgive each other, help each other, and begin again tomorrow.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z But I didn’t need to hurry, since when I got to the room, my father wasn’t standing by Mrs. Baker’s desk. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z I went through Mrs. Shears’s gate, closing it behind me. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “It is not worth while, Harriet, to give Mrs. Ford the trouble of two parcels.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Thornton stands and pulls on a cover-up. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Instead he talked to her, and listened to her memories of Oxford and of Mrs. Coulter, and watched as she read the alethiometer. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Still, it would have been nice, he often thought, if he could have seen something of the world before he met Mrs. Popper and settled down. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss steered me into the kitchen, grabbed the hot-sauce bottle, and dribbled some into my mouth. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z As I exhale, Mrs. Malloy sets the kettle on the stove. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Have you indeed no idea?” said Mrs. Weston in a trembling voice. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. O’Leary loomed behind him, licking the wounds on his masters head so Daedalus’s hair stood up funny. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Mina looks at me again, and I nod at her to give the camera to Mrs. de Vries. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I didn’t know what I was supposed to do and I didn’t know if Mrs. Harper or Katie or Maggie or Miri or even Joey would walk up to us any minute. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Mrs. Clarke was also rather well turned out for the party, in her fashion. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z After we eat and drink we have to go to the lavatory down the hall but we can’t get in because Mrs. Leibowitz is inside, humming and singing. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z I think it must have been because of Mrs. Baker and her “Shakespeare is expressing something about what it means to be a human being” and the “tragic and beautiful and lovely” routine. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “I must go now,” Mrs. Derby said suddenly, looking nervously toward the manor house. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew Mrs. Joe’s housekeeping to be of the strictest kind, and that my larcenous researches might find nothing available in the safe. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z I spent lots of time at the Crowell home, and I enjoyed being around Mrs. Crowell even though most all the women in our neighborhood kept their distance. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z And the singing yellow bird seemed like something that had been hidden in Mrs. Borkowski’s dream suitcase, too. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Hazel ran past the doorway where Mrs. Jacobs stood, and out onto the white fields where Mr. Williams’s class already roamed in their winter puffiness. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Granger paused to catch her breath, and Nick’s hand shot up. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Granger took a look at the clock, eight minutes left. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Pop Pop closes my door and leaves Mrs. Walton and me alone in my room. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z After Mrs. Ruth is finished filling out her form, we say our goodbyes. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Arm heard Ear telling a joke in the living room and Mrs. Matsika’s polite laughter. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Harper told us that when she was younger and Pluto was still a planet, the mnemonic device they used was “My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas.” P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Mrs. Federio always followed Mrs. O’Brien, and Mrs. O’Brien always followed Mrs. Callaway in talking and pushing and even in buying an apple. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Snell lit a cigarette, then brought her teacup to her lips, but immediately set it down in its saucer. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Matthias joined in the laughter as Mr. and Mrs. Squirrel thanked Basil for the generous gift to their tiny offspring. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Janssen couldn't find me, what would she do next? Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Castleman peered through round tortoiseshell spectacles over the glass case containing the breads and pastries, her gaze just barely skimming the top. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. V explains to Mom how this is exactly right tor me, and Mom, instead of being practical and sensible and thrifty like she usually is, seems to agree. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Lord Roke pushed himself back against the nearest rock, and Mrs. Coulter grappled directly with the witch. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Platt has begun her third revolution of plates around the house, stacked one atop the other.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Then I walked with Sam over to our former apartment to watch TV with Mrs. Muramoto. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z At a certain point Mrs. Vorster just started running through a list of all the white kids she thought it could be. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Mrs. Williams got a job cleaning and cooking for a white minister on the other side of town, and Pauline, now the oldest girl at home, took over the care of the house. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I went back into their parlour and said to Mrs. Bixby, “Ma’am, can I give this note to Cooter?” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z “You’re supposed to be in history with Mrs. Parker this period. It’s across campus in the social studies building.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Every day on her lunch break, Mrs. Sylvester took a bag of swan food and went down to the pond by the hospital. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Little had provided him with a doll’s size toothbrush, a doll’s size cake of soap, a doll’s size washcloth, and a doll’s comb—which he used for combing his whiskers. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z Then I turn to Mrs. Peck and look her in her eyes. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Mrs. M. de Winter” it said, and in the corner “Manderley.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Pocket’s dignity was so crushing, that I felt quite abashed, as if I myself had done something to rouse it. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Darcy asks, and she just turns back around and walks into her big house with her heels clicking against the concrete. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “Mr. Kapasi,” Mrs. Das shrieked, noticing him standing to one side. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Impossible, also, to imagine him calling the boardinghouse again and again until finally Mrs. O’Toole said, “Listen, sugar. She don’t want to talk to you. Get it?” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I reached Covey’s about nine o’clock; and just as I was getting over the fence that divided Mrs. Kemp’s fields from ours, out ran Covey with his cowskin, to give me another whipping. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 1845-05-01T00:00:00Z Nervous, I stand up and read my descriptive essay about walking Mrs. Gilbert’s dog, with his “tiny needle teeth” and “smooshed-in snout.” Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z I want to go to the priest, to Mr. and Mrs. Carmody. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Lily smirked at me, but I could tell she was proud of our mother for subtly brushing off Mrs. Mansfield's attempt to one-up her. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z By the time Mrs. Baker and I were done, we looked liked someone had thrown a whole can over us both. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z The weekend after Thanksgiving, while Mrs. Richardson was still irked at Izzy, the Richardsons were due to attend a birthday party thrown by old family friends. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I could see Mrs. Wheeler trying to sit up, but she seemed to be having trouble. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Pearl works in her flower bed across the street with a little help from Fo’ty Ounce. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z On Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner’s coming up they were all pressed to go into the house and take some refreshment; but this was declined, and they parted on each side with utmost politeness. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z The sudden silence was broken only by the panting of Mrs. Clarke, who stood silhouetted in the doorway, clutching her voluminous bosom. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Maybe Mrs. Alvarez is really a big softy just like her daughter. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “He didn’t mean funny that way,” Mrs. Bacon explained. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Swiftly, Buckley crossed the room and shook hands with Mr. Dalton, and, turning to Mrs. Dalton, said: “I’m dreadfully sorry, madam.” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Still, he hurried by Mrs. Cobb’s, trusting that maybe the Lord would get things right today and she wouldn’t be out by her grandfather’s fence. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “No trouble in the world, ma’am,” said the obliging Mrs. Ford. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z The scattered noises of gossip and hip-hop rhymes battle it out against the melody Mrs. Waltons playing on the piano. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “I don’t know that I’m so set on tea,” said Mrs. Hubbard tearfully. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Ophie gave one last look to the sleeping Mrs. Caruthers, then quietly stepped out of the room, closing the door softly behind her. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Before I tell you what Mrs. Baker said, I have something else to tell you, because you won’t believe what happened otherwise if I don’t. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “These clerks do put on airs,” Mrs. Bedlow whispered, but if she was trying to make Lyddie feel more at ease, she failed. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “I most certainly was not frightened,” Mrs. Grayson said, straightening her back. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Now Mrs. Frisby’s spirits fell again, and she said, almost bitterly: “You are joking, sir; you are not serious. No rat could move my house. It is far too heavy, much too big.” Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly asked wildly after what seemed to be the final bombardment. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Thatcher appeared outside 10 Downing Street, saying, “Rejoice! Just rejoice!” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z The Souls continued their animated conversation, when suddenly, as if on signal, the four of them looked back at Mrs. Olinski. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Then I heard him whisper, "How would you like to be Mrs. Buddy Willard?" The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z There was a small crowd gathered outside Fire Station No. 3 when we arrived, including Mr. and Mrs. Soldano, Pork Chop, Ira, Too Bad, and even Winky. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z It was exactly the kind of plan that Mrs. Borkowski would have approved of. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Owens bent down to the baby and extended her arms. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z I remembered Mrs. Chavez telling me about her mother moving from one island to another and how she had later come to the United States. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. van D. sprang out of bed and went downstairs to Dussel’s room to seek the comfort she was unable to find with her spouse. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “I never roll my eyes,” said Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hurd fell into Mrs. Buckminster’s arms and held back tears as the congregation walked past them, trying not to watch. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I bring him water, and now Max is putting back the floorboards, Mrs. Bessermann stroking the pieces of dirt from Cesia’s hair. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “Yes, yes, yes, of course, but let’s start with memorizing our lines before we plan the menu,” Mrs. Grayson said, holding her hands up. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z While Mr. Das adjusted his telephoto lens, Mrs. Das reached into her straw bag and pulled out a bottle of colorless nail polish, which she proceeded to stroke on the tip of her index finger. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I could count the hugs from Mrs. Collins, the smiles from Mrs. Peck. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “You tell her to make dinner for you some night,” Mrs. Clark said. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z And I want to point out, for the record, that it was members of the school board who were up on Mrs. Baker’s desk first. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “Santa, honey, that’s a sweet little Blessed Virgin you got on top that TV,” Mrs. Reilly said to get them off the earring topic. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t know the manners of good society, eh?” he says to the character of the busybody, Mrs. Mountchessington, who has insulted him before exiting the stage. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z I wrote a note to Mrs. Donnelly, thanking her for letting me stay there. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bates was in the first car with four of the nine, and a man introduced as C. C. Mercer. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z At length however, the question was asked by her uncle; and she turned away with alarm, while Mrs. Reynolds replied that he was, adding, “But we expect him to-morrow, with a large party of friends.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Since Mrs. Caruthers’s fit, Ophie had taken to leaving it open; the old woman couldn’t complain of an imaginary draft when she was sleeping most of the time. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Mrs. Richardson filed this piece of information away in her brain. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “No, I’m not a Mrs.,” she said, inspecting my wound. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baumbach made wedding dresses, which are mostly white, so she bought samples of materials with bright colors and patterns because Rosalie loved colors best. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, without another word, Mrs. McCracken steps away from the doorway and quietly disappears into another room, as if she never even saw me. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z We stepped out on the porch just as Mrs. Partridge placed a white envelope on the steps. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Mrs. Spencer went on, Hazel still clutched in her arms. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Very well, Mrs. Fowl. This is the last you’ll see of me.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Mrs. Johnson and a lot of people say, Wow! Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Before long Mrs. Jarzab introduced a woman named Mrs. Cole who had written a book on “character counts,” which was one of Mrs. Jarzab’s favorite slogans. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Since I had used my oven, Mrs. Moss allowed it. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Chavez mentioned that Vivian was “free for adoption,” which sounded like she was a kitten being given away at the flea market. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z So he played more quickly, and more loudly, Lizzie grinning the whole time, until Mrs. Cobb told him that he was playing too quickly and too loudly. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Mrs. Shannon announces when she sees me in the hallway. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Now that my father had left, I knew that my mother was worried that I'd be a bother to Mrs. Jordan. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z After a while Mrs. Ames put on a bonnet and went to the tannery. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He’s too far away for me to whisper to him, and the last time somebody was caught passing a note, Mrs. Morris tacked it up on the bulletin board. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Then, as he was about to move, Mrs. Coulter woke up. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Daneeka was overjoyed and wept irrepressibly with relief and kissed the crinkled, grubby tissue of V-mail stationery a thousand times. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “You do look a little peaked, Jay,” Mrs. Castro said. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z And Mrs. Alexander said, “Why are you asking me about Mr. Shears, Christopher?” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Me, I always like some good cake after I finish eating,” Mrs. Reilly told the bartender, who turned his back on her. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Spencer was always the kindest, bringing out warm milk and biscuits with jam once the killing was done. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The secondary therapist was the school psychologist, Mrs. Schmidt. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z If only Mrs. Danvers would take her eyes away from Maxim. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z For Mrs. Lacks and the family she left behind, it was the worst of times. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Miller said, “Will he be able to read it? Does your dad speak English?” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z With the cookies that far out on the porch, Mrs. Trent can sit in her front window and get a sideways look at whoever comes out to retrieve them. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, come in, do!” said Mrs. Weasley brightly, and she ushered the Delacours into the house, with many “No, please!”s and “After you!”s and “Not at all!” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z When her eyes open, she sighs and says, “Everything smells so good, Mrs. Hameed. It’s like chicken and mashed potatoes decided to dance a ballet with your spice cabinet. What are you making?” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Dr. and Mrs. King are at front and center. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Tea Cake made a lot of fun about Mrs. Turner’s shape behind her back. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Usually Mrs. Tomolillo had taken the lids off and dished out everybody's food like a little mother, but then they sent her home, and nobody seemed to want to take her place. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z “But it is,” returned she; “for Mrs. Long has just been here, and she told me all about it.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. Newman wanders over with a plate of rice in her hand. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baker figured that since I was leaving early, I should do the whole day’s work in the morning. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Blankenship appeared in the doorway, mug of coffee in hand, dressed for work. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z They were Mr. Tanner, the principal; Mrs. Seeger, the librarian; Mr. Costa, the custodian; and Room 5’s room mother, who brought twenty-six little bags of popcorn for a treat. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Levy herself, during a ceramics phase, had once commandeered one of the furnaces for a kiln. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z My big event for Wednesday is when Mrs. Trent comes to the front door about two o'clock—just as the Duke is revving up his War Wagon. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It was Mrs. She’d picked up the phone when she was supposed to let it ring. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z However Oriental the wrapper had originally been designed to look, it didn’t detract an iota from the single, impactful impression that Mrs. Glass, chez elle, made on a certain type of observer. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Addison, she's the principal, she takes one look at us waiting outside her office, and she goes, "What have we here?" Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z Somehow I missed the information that Mrs. Krawiecka is incredibly rich. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Johnson bolted the door, she had in mind the dead as well as the living. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, she can't have been gone long. I saw her the same day I saw you in Baltimore. She and Mrs. Spencer brought us lemonade.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He said, “Is there a problem here, Mrs. Ivy?” Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z It is hard to get used to thinking that you are Mrs. Yale and not just Jenny. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. turned out to be right after all. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z If Mrs. Coulter saw his reaction, she didn’t show it. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She handed it across the table to Mrs. Snell, who opened it and took out a pack of mentholated cigarettes and a folder of Stork Club matches. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z It was strange seeing Mrs. Baylor's son not in his painting clothes but in an actual suit, and Lily acting as if she'd known him all her life. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Coulter,” said the king, “these questions are just the sort of things a spy would want to find out.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Pete studied the picture of Nicole, her mother and me in the diner parking lot, doing our best to hide behind Mrs. Castro’s umbrella and only half succeeding. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z “And, Amelia, Mrs. Spitz was probably trying to help you not wear earmuffs too much.” Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z So here they were in our classroom, and Mrs. Baker wasn’t going to get rid of anything that Lieutenant Baker had given her—even if she wouldn’t go near them herself. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z She could hear Mr. and Mrs. Grasso talking over their morning cups of espresso. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z With shocking speed, Aunt Lina had quit her job at the florist’s shop and moved down to the Southwest with Mrs. Watson. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Before Mom and I can finish talking, Mrs. Hameed arrives and the two of them get busy studying. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Mom stood up and put her hands on Mrs. Spiegelman’s shoulders. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z The phone on Mrs. Cormier’s desk rang one, two, three, four times. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. hugged Fern to her belly and told her not to give up hope, and then Big Ma, Uncle Darnell, JimmyTrotter, Fern, and even Mr. Lucas surrounded them. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Larkin straightened up tall and proper, narrowed her eyes, and said, “Arthur Devlin, you and my husband may have been in the same grade, but you were never in the same class.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Mother said, “You see why Mrs. Chris thought we’d better eat where we were. You and I will have to get enough of these cleaned before suppertime.” Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Davis knew she wasn’t going to live much longer, she stocked up on presents and wrote long letters about her life. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z As usual, Mrs. Clare’s notions conformed with those of very few. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “She gave up the baby in the first place,” Mrs. Richardson said. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The last thing I wanted was to be late and upset Mrs. Shorter, the church secretary. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Beale was out front with the yellow bucket, soapsuds spilling over the brim, a stiff bristle brush in her hand. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Why don’t you go out for lunch recess?” said Mrs. Baker to me. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “She’s some kind of artist,” Mrs. Richardson had said, and when Mr. Richardson asked what kind, she answered jokingly, “A struggling one.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z There were four voices, she thought, including Mrs. Coulter’s. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I know Mrs. Grimaldi, the lady who’s always sitting by her window, and the old guy who walks up and down the street whistling like a bird. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “I think, Papa,” said Mrs. Popper, “that you had better take Captain Cook outside for a little exercise. Good gracious, but you’re all dressed up. Why, you look almost like a penguin yourself.” Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z “Mami saw Mrs. Brown at Wimpy’s and she said the school might have to close because so many families are leaving.” Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baker laughed—a real laugh, not a teacher laugh—and sat down behind her desk with the cup Mrs. Bigio gave her. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “And talkin’ about this morning,” the sheriff said, his face shading purple even in the darkness, “you stole my boat. That’s what we call larceny, Mrs. Dowdel. You could go up for that.” A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z The girl’s eyes widened in fear, reminding Lyddie, oh cuss it, of Rachel’s silent face as the child sat crouched within herself in the corner of Mrs. Bedlow’s kitchen. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z But Mrs. Roosevelt called it living with dignity. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Well, I never,” said Mrs. Popper, very much impressed. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z Will hadn’t taken his eyes off Mrs. Cooper, and his expression was desperate. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m . . . I’m going to call your sister, I think, and ask her to come on over. Is that all right with you, Mrs. Heine?” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The Virgin Mary pieces are in the show, and all of the Mrs. Smeaths. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z In fact, after my first run of visits to Mrs. de Roo five years ago, by the time my hay fever began everyone thought my stammer was cured. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z She only rose early in the morning because Mrs. Caruthers liked to have her first cup of tea with the dawn, and now that Ophie lived in Daffodil Manor that task fell to her. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He spoke gently, but his voice had a chilling sound to Mrs. Frisby. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z A tremendous effort by kind, old Mrs. Jacobs from the accounts payable department She brings an apple pie — but wait a minute. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moron received the girls in high style, attended by a staff composed of students from the school’s Home Economics Department. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z In which the last people to see her before she appeared at Mrs. Janssen's are all dead. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I sit in Mrs. Robbins’s room in a daze, trying to get my feet to stand, to put up my chair, to walk downstairs where Mom will be waiting. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z The broken glass that had sliced the artery in Mrs. Barnes’s neck showed how little was safe now. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Every morning when she took up the house telephone and spoke to me, and I answered “Yes, Mrs. Danvers,” she must be thinking of another voice. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I already knew Mrs. Hagen because she was Mr. and Mrs. Potts’s daughter, but I begged to stay where I was because I did not want to leave my new school friends. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Stewart had a wicked sense of humor and a big infectious laugh, which drew my mother to her. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Stella could tell Mrs. Grayson was trying to stifle a laugh when she said, “Sorry, but no, you can’t do that.” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Dudley must feel for you as an old family retainer feels for the young master.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z “It just won’t budge,” Mrs. Weasley was saying anxiously, standing over Hermione with her wand in her hand and a copy of The Healer’s Helpmate open at “Bruises, Cuts, and Abrasions.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Phil continued reading aloud, “The article goes on to say that the Mosses’ attorney said, ‘Marjorie Moss always got the worst of the worst... We felt that Mrs. Moss probably did the best she could.’ Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “I will go, if no better may be; but I don’t like it. Shall you be there, Mrs. Fairfax?” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I know Mrs. Walton’s faking it anyway with all that talk. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I have a feeling those cats would claw that man’s mustache off if Mrs. Franklin told them to. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “This photo,” Mrs. Turton explained, “was taken more recently, from about three billion miles away.” The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z A sensible question, as Mrs. Clare, an admirer of logic, though a curious interpreter of it, was driven to admit. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z There was the blow-up in home economics when Mrs. Anderson called her out for turning in a store-bought dress as her sewing project. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Olinski turned from him to the blackboard and slowly and deliberately erased the word CRIPPLE. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z “I figured those would be about your size,” Mrs. Spencer said, smiling as she watched Stella dance around the room. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z There were business and professional people, such as the militant former Brooklynites Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lee, both of them dentists, who had given up their United States’ citizenship. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z That’s when I told Mrs. Rouse that math club maybe wasn’t so bad after all and I wasn’t mad at her for signing me up for it. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Mother asked permission to go to the bathroom and then pulled me, along with Mrs. Rimas, into the trees. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He looked in Mrs. van D.’s mouth and found two teeth that made her wince with pain and utter incoherent cries every time he touched them. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “I wondered what happened to Silly. I sent him on my bike an hour ago. He ain’t come back from Mrs. Bordman’s yet. You think that black fool just pedaled off to Mars?” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z “Aren’t you meant to be studying, anyway?” asked Mrs. Owens, and Bod squeezed his fists together and said nothing. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z So smooth was the motion that they seemed to stand still, and Mrs. Frisby ventured to open her eyes and lift her head just a trifle. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z If Mrs. Bessermann dies, what will we do with the body? The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dunne was waiting in the doorway, with her arms open. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z The night of the fire, the night they took me in, I could hear Mrs. Schatzman in her bedroom, fretting with her husband about what to do with me. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Here, have a clean glass,” the bartender snarled at Mrs. Reilly. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. P., a friend of Miep’s, has been cooking his meals. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Finestein has taken to wearing fitted red suits and jaunty pillbox hats trimmed with matching cherries. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He left the door wide-open, and I knew there would be a lecture from Mrs. Lloyd about air-conditioning costs, so I pulled the door shut behind me as I followed him out. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Harker smiled, positively smiled, as with a sigh of relief she leaned back and said:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z At that moment Mrs. Derby opened her eyes. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z But for Mrs. Lawrence this explanation only raised more questions. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z There was one couch, and one fat chair covered in fuzzy striped material, and one big table, only Mrs. Murdo’s table wasn’t wobbly like theirs. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Ophie completed the rest of her afternoon tasks, which were few, and sat with Mrs. Caruthers until it was time to leave. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Mrs. Griswald started crying, and when Digger did, too, I couldn’t watch any longer. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z “Dorothy, Mr. Yates works for my landlady, Mrs. Murphy, and is kind enough to take me to the schoolhouse each day, since I don’t drive myself.” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby kept running, and her face struck a cold, hard wall of metal. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Still ringing in the hands of Mr. and Mrs. Hupfer—who were waving at me. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baylor picked up the phone in the kitchen and the call turned out to be for her. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z The next morning Mrs. Vinyl’s obituary ran in the paper. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I remember one of our customers, Mrs. Mayfield, they found her son out there, he wasn’t more than seventeen or so. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z But Mrs. Perkins shook her head and said, “Sorry, family history. Not your fault.” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z I tender-footed across the porch to the steps; then her chair creaked, and without my willing it to do so, my body turned around, and my eyes looked straight at Mrs. Evans. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z She said she was very upset and would tell Mr. and Mrs. Churchill. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z A week later Mrs. Sen began cooking again. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Malvolio shoved her way to the front of the line. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. V gave me a funny look, then hopped up. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “All of my brothers are away at school, Mrs. Cook,” Jeannine answered quickly. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Glass looked over, abstractedly, at the blue bathmat, across the tiled floor. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Most days, he and Cotton ended up in some kind of wrestling match, throwing sofa cushions at each other until Cotton ended up whining to Mrs. Odom. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “Oh, you must know, Mrs. Trotter, how it pains me to say No to this exquisite chicken, but my son is coming over about three.” The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Mr. Bullock, he hath overheard Mr. Wheeler, & adds his Sentiments of Affection for Mrs. B. and his Regard for her. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z When the lights went on, and Mrs. Reynolds stormed on stage to scold the audience, Mrs. Olinski was able to wheel herself around to examine her students. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z I never did make it back up to Mrs. Maxy’s class for math drills like I wanted to, and when school was out I walked home. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z But praise be to the ancestors, Mr. and Mrs. Tanaka had Saturday errands. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Pearl shields her eyes and looks our way. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Lunched with Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Levitan, and three FBI men from the Dallas office. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Across the tops of these the rats fastened strong, light bars of metal, probably, Mrs. Frisby thought, from the Toy Tinker’s truck. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z But Mrs. Bloodgood did not want any Negro families in the town. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Then Mrs. Wilson reached around to her pocketbook and took out a slip of paper. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z He wanted to take Eliot and Mrs. Sen to the seaside. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z A few days later Mrs. Moss came to me with a baffled look in their eyes. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Windermere,” I said, “I know the part. But this changes things.” Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z After Calder’s last delivery to Mrs. Sharpe, Mr. Watch stopped by her house on the way home from work. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Weasley looked around and said, “I can’t make it grow back, not when it’s been removed by Dark Magic. But it could have been so much worse....He’s alive.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “Don’t we, Mrs. T.? Don’t we have a splendid opportunity for these two young people?” Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Derby arched her back, screamed, and passed out. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Lyra ignored completely the Librarian on her other side and spent the whole meal talking to Mrs. Coulter. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton takes my things from me, forces out an uncomfortable cough, and says she’ll meet me outside. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “The Potter’s Field is ahead,” Mrs. Bowles said as she pointed to the front of the line. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s no trouble for me,” Mrs. Moss said deferentially. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “I know where you can find Uncle Heath!” blurted Mrs. Malvolio. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Beth’s friend Brent’s new red sports car is in our driveway, so Mrs. Carson lets me off at the curb. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z The pickers hurried their last flats in and waited in line while Mrs. Nitta put marks beside their names and paid them from underneath her umbrella. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “I’m home,” called Mrs. Frisby, hurrying the rest of the way down. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z I placed my middle and pointer fingers on the inside of Mrs. B’s left wrist and took her pulse using the stopwatch. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The Swedish lady was still weeping and Mrs. Hubbard was comforting her. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll tell you one thing,” Mrs. said to Pa. “When we get home, you’re going to trade in this tin can on wheels for a brand-new car. That’s the end of this Wildcat.” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z “Thirteen above, the Nazis below, and you in between,” says Mrs. Krawiecka. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z And Mrs. Alexander said, “No. No. Of course he didn’t kill your mother.” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Corcoran, leaving Hampden, walked through the crush of her old pals the reporters with her eyes averted and her teeth clenched in a brilliant hateful smile. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Old Celestine came in to say that Madame Ratignolle’s servant had come around the back way with a message that Madame had been taken sick and begged Mrs. Pontellier to go to her immediately. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry could tell that, however angry he was with Fred and George, he hadn’t really intended to tell Mrs. Weasley what had happened. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Miss Trixie tried to break away from Mrs. Lew as they entered the office, but her pumps did not give her the traction that she was used to with sneakers, and she only wobbled. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “You’re right, Mrs. Walton. A bath is just what I need.” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z They were very glad that they had Mrs. Sharpe to talk to. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Old Mrs. Borkowski said all the time that the sun could not be relied on. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z I could give it to her with a spoon the way Mrs. Leibowitz is giving it to my mother and she’d gurgle and laugh the way she did with Dad. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Still more to undo; and Mrs. Coulter was hauling herself up with shaking hands. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “Fern, dear, how would a fish get in a spider’s web?” said Mrs. Arable. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z He was thinking that now when he wheeled about at a sudden breath behind him and saw Mrs. Cobb staring. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Travis, again showing admirable social skills for his age, followed Lula with his eyes but cannily stayed behind to woo Mrs. Gates with his attentions. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He was extremely upset, but Mrs. Sharpe was sympathetic and practical. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Weasley fell back against her husband and watched Fleur mopping up Bill’s wounds with a most curious expression upon her face. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z From the distance, I couldn't make out any features on the dime-sized face, but I knew it was Mrs. Willard. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Richardson herself was another source of fascination. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I was racking my brain, while Mother and the Mrs. began an oh-so-polite argument about whether the family would stay for dinner. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother, Daddy, JT, Mrs. Dalton and I were left standing awkwardly on the sidewalk. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z There was the shifty rustling of unreadiness but finally a boy of fourteen led us off and I dared not hang back, as much as I hated the idea of seeing Mrs. Taylor. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Pocket instantly showed much amiable emotion, and said, “This is that odious Sophia’s doing!” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Jenkins asked what the last school they had been in was; her grandmother looked at Dicey, and Dicey told her. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z “Arthur told me to wish you a happy seventeenth, Harry,” said Mrs. Weasley, beaming at him. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I looked outside at Mrs. O’Leary, who was breathing against the glass doors and smearing them with hellhound drool. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z It seemed to her that in her external bearing she had succeeded only in deceiving Mrs. Shigemura; inwardly she knew her aspiration for worldly happiness was frighteningly irresistible. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton’s blue car speeds away, past the church, past the garbage, and off to her own little land of sunshine. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z In ran Mrs. Bennet to her daughter’s room, in her dressing gown, and with her hair half finished, crying out: Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. Granger and every kid in the class got the message loud and clear. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t tell me any more,” Mrs. Levy cautioned. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Malloy’s fingernails are always polished so perfectly, like the shiny pearls she wears around her neck. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z And again, on Emma’s merely turning her head to look at Mrs. Bates’s knitting, she added, in a half whisper, Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z He says it so loud, Mrs. Frost turns down her hearing aid. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z V Mrs. Levy lay prone on the motorized exercising board, its several sections prodding her ample body gently, nudging and kneading her soft white flesh like a loving baker. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I showed Ma and Pa the paper Mrs. Holton had writ and they told me it was a great honour to do this, that I had to do the best job I could. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Mr. and Mrs. Bundini and their beautiful daughters waved at us from the picnic under the trees that shaded the clearing by the road. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Even Mrs. Pelham at the hospital said so,” I insisted. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Croft’s was the first death I mourned in America, for hers was the first life I had admired; she had left this world at last, ancient and alone, never to return. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Janssen opens the door, staring at me as I stand in her back garden with her dirty garden stake, the one I’ve just used to do what she thought was impossible. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Gates then went on to introduce about twenty people: the Commissioner of This, the Coordinator of That, the Superintendent of Something. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z One afternoon, after another dreary Sunday, he walked home from Mrs. Cobb’s with the sea breeze determined to shove him to Malaga Island. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “Meg, I wish you’d go and see the Hummels. You know Mother told us not to forget them.” said Beth, ten days after Mrs. March’s departure. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I said, “It was writ ’bout a year ago, Mrs. Holton.” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Shannon and Carlos used to always joke about how Mr. Fisher and Mrs. Tracey were probably dating, probably having gross sex after school on Mrs. Tracey’s desk, on top of Shakespeare’s Sonnets or something. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hawkins led them through a dozen verses, each one faster and more spirited than the first. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I stumbled into Mrs. Epler’s stall and sat in the stray white feathers that littered the ground. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Francis had given my clothes to Mrs. Hatch to be laundered; putting on a bathrobe he’d lent me, I went downstairs to sit on the porch for a few minutes before the others woke up. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Diamant used her scarf to bind the stranger’s wound, and I wanted to be sick, but I wasn’t. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “How very pleasing and proper of him!” cried the good-hearted Mrs. John Knightley. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z “Hush your foolishness, Mary Anne,” Mrs. Meecham said, lightening up and smiling. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She was young—younger than Mrs. Coulter; and fair, with bright green eyes; and clad like all the witches in strips of black silk, but wearing no furs, no hood or mittens. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Unlike Mrs. Billups, Mrs. Shannon must have read all our records because she dusted off the headphones and even brought in more books on tape for me. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Mrs. Henry made us read portions of Walden Pond, and afterward I’d had fantasies of going to a private garden where T. Ray would never find me. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d come back to the city after curfew before, once or twice, when there was a better price to be had for Mrs. Diamant’s goods in the villages than the city shops. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “My landlady, Mrs. Murphy, would like to meet you,” she says. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z By the time we got back to Howard’s house, Mrs. Odom was telling everybody to wash up for supper. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z They did not realize that one photo was missing until Mrs. Richardson lifted the last to reveal a bundle of negatives. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “First, I need to introduce you to Mrs. Howard.” Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I call Mrs. Nielsen, as we’ve planned, and pack my small bag, and she picks me up and drives me there. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z But it was taller and stouter than Mrs. Dalton. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Wexler turned up the heat in her apartment and kept the windows open for the next three days. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter’s cry resounded through the little chamber at the top of the adamant tower. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Todd pointed at his jaw and Mrs. Amos and me could both see a perfect print in the shape of my hand welted up on Todd’s blubbery cheek. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hawkins, sliding onto the piano bench, struck up the chords on the old piano and ended the pageant with, “Go Tell It on the Mountain.” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She does not want to inconvenience Mrs. Song more than she believes we already do. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Luckily, this time, Mrs. Alvarez just gives Isabella a quick kiss. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I dare say you don’t, Mrs. Grundy, but it’s true nevertheless. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I begin working on the skirt Mrs. Collins taught us how to make. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Morales was not sure if the miracle would be of God or Satan, but she held her tongue while Mr. Rodriguez thought about it. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Down in the kitchen Mrs. Brill was reading the paper with her spectacles perched on her nose. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter, on the other hand, was not like any female Scholar Lyra had seen, and certainly not like the two serious elderly lathes who were the other female guests. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. van D. promptly got a toothache as well! The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “My fate as a Spare, I’m afraid. Can’t really question the only person in town willing to give me work. Besides, Mrs. Dimblewit said it would build character.” Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Shannon starts sashaying down the hall in rhythm to my music. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “Oh, yes,” I said, “Mrs. Danvers seems to be a wonderful person.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z No more doctor, and the Underdowns themselves had had to move to Léopoldville to give their boys a shot at proper schooling—if, said Mrs. Underdown, you could even call it that. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Like, Mrs. Williams is way too perky—humming to herself and talking with silent nods to Ms. Newberry, who’s been poking her head into our room one too many times today. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z “Changes! This is all ’cause you and Hobart Spencer and Jonah Mills went to register to vote,” Mrs. Odom fumed, thrusting a finger at the preacher. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He made them taste Mrs. Hile’s pie and share Sam Gardiner’s candy; he showed them the book on English usage and told them about the cartoon in the paper relating to General McClellan’s late demotion. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z As far as person went, she answered point for point, both to my picture and Mrs. Fairfax’s description. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “Well, I’m glad you didn’t take the job,” Mrs. Reilly said automatically, taking guess as her cue. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z When I wake up the next morning, I find Mrs. Kelly’s number in my mom’s phone book. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Constantine sniggered and Mrs. Hubbard immediately froze him with a glance. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z So he crept into his mother’s bedroom where she was still asleep, climbed the lamp cord to her bureau, and pulled a strand of Mrs. Little’s hair from her comb. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z Mr. Terupt spoke to Mrs. Williams and took the blame for everything. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z I fly into the courtyard and around the back in the dark, and if Mrs. Krajewska sees me, it’s probably only a blur. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Avery jerked her head up from her book and looked around. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mr. and Mrs. Wade,” he says, “would you mind if Silas and I step outside for a few minutes?” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z No Fo’ty Ounce and his creaky cart or Mrs. Pearl hollering a greeting from across the street. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. Daneeka was simply delighted with the way things were turning out and had her hair dyed. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I was a little late because Mrs. Mason had loaded me down with three hostas and five tall ferns “for your mother’s perennial garden.” Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Jacobs and Mr. Williams were there next to him in a flash. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I was eating breakfast when I saw Dr. Snydman hurrying up the aisle with Mrs. Carpenter. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z It was while we were in the midst of this packing that Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Hu came calling. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I was still fishing and wondering if I could pull my liver up, or my kidney, or some organ we had studied in science when suddenly Mrs. Maxy swooped down on me. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter knew who she was: Ama had been bringing her food for some days now. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “You must forgive this intrusion,” he said, when Mrs. Weasley looked around at him, beaming and wiping her eyes. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Pretending he hadn’t noticed this, Harry sat down and took the toast Mrs. Weasley offered him. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He ran back down the steps, stuffing the Invisibility Cloak back into his bag, and approached Mrs. Cattermole. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “Can you shriek like an insane woman who has been locked in an attic for a great many years?” said Mrs. Windermere. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “Yes, Mrs. Caraway,” said one of the men—chubby and white-haired and short of breath. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Noah was saying, "There are some holes we need to plug, Mrs. Olinski." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Yet Mrs. Frisby thought that this had been the beginning of his frailness. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z I saw Mrs. Jordan and my mother smile at each other. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “Cheer up,” replied Mrs. Arable, “this is fun.” Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Mrs. Gates stopped and held up some papers. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Zuckerman got through and rubbed him dry, he was the cleanest, prettiest pig you ever saw. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z It was the last afternoon Eliot spent with Mrs. Sen, or with any baby-sitter. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Richter, who was something of a character, had said that she was certain that he would “come home lost.” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Friedman had been cleaning off the blackboard. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Mrs. Partridge put her fingers up to Phoebe’s face and mashed around gendy over her eyelids and down her cheeks. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Sneaking into Mrs. Marks’s computer was a joke. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z “Don’t you mind him, sir!” broke in Mrs. Tom, with a cheery laugh. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “Ashley, we got some syrup to go with these grits,” Mrs. Little said. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Brenner told me you were tutored in German. To cheer you up, here’s something a bit more interesting than the Talmud.” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Banks was calling as she opened the door. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Roth steps away to wander among the graves, stopping every few feet to put small rocks on top of her family’s headstones. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Gates repeated this speech twice more as I worked my way out the front door and turned left to my bus stop. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Once again Mrs. B had had to soothe the forever-wailing little one. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. van D. may think she doesn’t always get enough, but that’s not the case. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z The night after my visit, Chelsea—Ricky and Melissa’s daughter—cussed, and Mrs. Moss forced her granddaughter to drink hot sauce. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z How the two women had come together was a mystery, but this much was definite: Mrs. Castro had hired Angela to burn Nicole. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Mrs. O’Leary barked angrily and jumped, trying to reach me, but we were too high. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Rachel and I worked on our project some more during Mrs. Friedman’s class. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Are you walking in God’s face?—but it was Mrs. Muokelu who went over and took the baby from Okoromadu and placed it back in the mother’s arms. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Shawna was still shaking; Mrs. Torrance placed one of the sweaters under her head and turned her on to her side. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I don’t like showing anyone my drawings—they’re almost like the private part of my thoughts—but Mrs. Newman is different. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Cooper could see he was upset, because his eyes were glistening, but he turned, remembering his manners, and held out his hand. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Gentlemen,” Mr. Stonecrop said, “this is the boy we’ve all heard about. Son, is it true, your running around naked in Mrs. Cobb’s house?” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z As it turned out, Mrs. Cooper had been trying to register for months. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Wilson kept pulling the wedding ring on and off her finger. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z In a letter to Professor Asa Gray on January 28,1876, he wrote: Pray give our very kind remembrances to Mrs. Gray. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Turner must have passed through that morning. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Mrs. Tesla told us that we had to mix chemicals until we succeeded in making something explode. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I laughed, and Mrs. Antolini yelled something in to me from the kitchen, but I couldn't hear her. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Frisby, having done all that you have done, you are not going to give up now. I’ll talk to Brutus.” Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Now Naheed knew for sure what Eliza had been upset about in science and why Mrs. Salinger had snapped off the television. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z “Now, Violet,” said Mrs. Beauregarde, her mother, “don’t let’s do anything silly, Violet.” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z He does stuff like changing the hands on the clock so that Mrs. Brown will be all confused and let us out for recess early. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Like an ambassador to a hostile foreign country, my Guardian ad Litem was educated, elegant, and intimidating; however, Mrs. Moss ruled her fiefdom with an iron fist. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Castro was recovering at a lockdown hospital. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z “If you hadn’t insisted on changing your shirt, we wouldn’t be late,” Mrs. Morehouse says, pushing Jason’s wheelchair into the waiting room. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter had no idea what that could mean, and watched with intense curiosity as they prepared to take off the tarpaulin. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Half a small face, topped with muddy brown hair and masked with thick metal-rimmed glasses, jutted out from behind Mrs. Trotter’s mammoth hip. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z “Now listen here,” Mrs. Levy said to him. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Williams glanced at the available rows to see where she would sit, and then turned to walk through the metal detector—and that's when she saw the dog. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Why didn’t you say something in Mr. Harrison’s office? You let Mrs. Kluck talk to my mother like that, in front of everyone.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z They were waiting behind another couple for a chance to speak to Mr. and Mrs. Costello. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I laugh, and as I put my grilled chicken in the bowl, Ms. Weber says, “Okay, that’s it. Go see Mrs. Parker.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Torrance walked over, the beads at the end of her braids clinking together, and examined what was on Kaisha’s screen. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Well, I want to get to the truth of this matter, Mrs. Henry. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z “Because I don’t want you driving at this hour,” Mrs. Castro said. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z After all that sugar, I figured I'd be able to come up with something on how to live with Mrs. Baker for nine months. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “There is no danger of that, Mrs. Trotter.” The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Mr. Odom blushed a little at that, and Mrs. Odom jumped in real quick to tell us about Howard being the Bible Detective champion at church. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Chester made a beeline for Mrs. Monroe and looked up at her plaintively. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Nguyen took the sheet of paper from me and nodded. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Diphtheria, I believe it was, poor thing,” Mrs. Murphy adds. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Finley was one of the few teachers I felt sorry for. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Trotter, nobody at the agency looks at it as any indication of failure on your part—” “You think I care what the agency thinks?” The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. Castro reached into her bag and pulled what appeared to be a foot-long club. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Before dawn Mrs. Ortiz awakened me from a deep sleep, hugged me against her pillow-soft chest that had a lavender scent, and whispered, “Don’t forget us!” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “How is Mrs. Cook? Did you go out to the country?” Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s Mrs. Danvers, Madam,” said the voice, “I'm speaking to you on the house telephone.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The ground was not soggy, and there were no mosquitoes and not too many rocks, which I pointed out to Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z I was about two years old when I first started hanging out at Mrs. V’s house. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “Well, you’re the pastor’s wife,” said Mrs. Johnson, but she still sounded annoyed. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Come, help me make dinner,” Mrs. Chavez called in a musical accent. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “And were you surprised when Mrs. Granger got mad about that?” asked Alice with a smile. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘I got to work. I sure got to keep my job. I sure have to stay on with Mrs. Kelly and get my pay ever week.’ The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Mrs. threw her hands over her mouth but still managed to laugh out loud. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z It was Mrs. walking into the living room. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z One day near the end of seventh period, Mrs. Granger asked Nick to come talk to her after school. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z But the table and the chairs, Mrs. Diamant said, were for me. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z When Rufus and Cody got off they said, “Hi, Mrs. Watson,” and gave her their big smiles. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “He certainly seems well enough,” Mrs. Bucket said, laughing. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z He lit on Mrs. Weidenbach’s daddy, and they both rolled in the street, locked in combat. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Krajewska and her SS nephew will not think that cough is mine. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I can take care of them, he thought, thinking of Mr. and Mrs. Dalton. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I’m right in the middle of coming up with a really sorry excuse when I blink, and Mrs. Walters’s facial features begin to swell and shrink. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z “Ladies, sometimes in life you have to choose,” Mrs. Atanabi answered. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Mrs. Wright tell me, ‘Sarah, quit acting the fool and set still.’ Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z “Young Master Sam and Master Oscar are probably sleeping off a mighty hangover. Yes, ma’am,” Mrs. Washburn adds, nodding at my mother. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z “Please tell Teenie the supper is delicious,” Mrs. Derby said to Lena. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “This is the student I spoke with you about,” Mrs. Jarzab said to her. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she went down the steps and said, “Mrs. Partridge, when was it you met my brother?” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z “She knows Henry Fussy,” said Mrs. Arable brightly. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z I keep hoping she’ll invite Mrs. Hameed over for coffee, or to get their nails done while they discuss the three branches of government. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z The most disappointing part of that piece of knowledge was that he was not going to fall in love with Mrs. Cadaver and marry her and take her away. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z “What a funny thing,” said Mrs. Van Hopper, as we went upstairs in the lift. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “He’s very upset,” said Mrs. Weasley, lowering her voice and glancing around. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “It’s creepy to think of someone sticking that letter carefully in Mrs. Sharpe’s bushes.” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frost was sure he was going down to Dora’s Bear Flag. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Snake Man laughs the way Mrs. Snake did whenever Aunty Cloud stumbled and stubbed her toes. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Mrs. Kahn gave up trying to make Charlie “look decent” in the fourth grade. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Jones leads a life that Ashoke’s mother would consider humiliating: eating alone, driving herself to work in snow and sleet, seeing her children and grandchildren, at most, three or four times a year. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “Look, Mrs. Moss, I’m just a poor nobody,” I said. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “I watched Mrs. Malvolio last night. Her mouth was hanging open the whole time you fielded all those questions. Can I be honest with you, Jake?” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Popper had not played the piano since she had married Mr. Popper, but with a little practice she soon began to remember some of the pieces she had forgotten. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z He wondered if his father had known that Mrs. Cobb was absolutely and completely crazy when he’d sent him to read to her. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Mrs. McArdle asked from across the cabin, still lying on her right side. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z We never should have got leave to go, I am sure, but for Mrs. Joe’s curiosity to know all about it and how it ended. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z So on the last day of school, Nick knocked on Mrs. Granger’s classroom door. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z On Joyce’s first day of work, Mrs. Tellwright, the lady of the house, had casually asked her to prepare duck a I’orange for dinner. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z "You don't really think one of us could have killed a living, breathing human being in cold blood, do you, Mrs. Baumbach? Do you?" The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m afraid Mrs. Henry is very ill,” she said. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z He used to be in my class before he got put in the other fifth- grade room because Mrs. Brook says it’s better that way. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z So that afternoon, at the very end of the day, after everyone else had left, I went up to Mrs. Baker’s desk. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. van D. didn’t move, but stayed by her writing desk, looking for a handkerchief. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Even before Mrs. Richardson touched it, though, she knew this was not the case. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z You would think that, with the hood talking as much as it does, it would get back to Mr. and Mrs. Williams. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Organ music drifted upstairs—which meant that Mrs. Powell, Preacher Powell’s wife, had arrived. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He was baiting Mrs. Tony Robbins as he always did when she came to the store. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Mom talks to Carol, the receptionist explains something on the ph one, and Jason’s mother and Mrs. Frost discuss good restaurants that accommodate wheelchairs. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Corcoran began to pick at the house plants and I, ears burning, was staring at my lap when a door slammed and two young men sauntered into the wide, high-raftered hall. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Nielsen is in and out; much of her time these days is taken up with bridge club and volunteering at the church. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Fitzgerald rocked forward in the chair until she eventually got back to her feet. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Mrs. Underwood looked to be made of dried-out apples. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z Somehow I had never connected Mrs. Flowers with food or eating or any other common experience of common people. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z As Mrs. Turton explained the lab—observe pond water and tap water, and test pH of each—Justin and I looked at each other. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bryant’s own testimony did nothing to implicate Till in the incident at her store. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z The greedy canned as many as forty-two a day even though some of them, like Mrs. Jackson, who ate ice, Had jars from 1920. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I tell Calvin, “Bishell’s Hardware will have it. I can pay for it. I have some dog-sitting money from Mrs. Drinker. And more coming after Columbus Day.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Clay rolled his eyes, looked at Mrs. Derby with disdain, and drank another glass of wine. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I wish I could’ve seen Mrs. Fitzgerald one more time, but the truth is, when it was finally time to go, I was ready to get the hell out of there. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Behind them rose the woods and the mountains; to the left Mrs. Frisby could see the big stone in the middle of the garden, near which her children waited. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z And as other people come up and tell us the same thing Mrs. Priest did, Mama’s smile gets bigger and bigger. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z When my mom was a kid, Mrs. Lynch had been her babysitter. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z She took one look at the tableau before her and pushed her way past Richard and his fiancée to gather up Ophie into her arms, her gaze locked on Mrs. Caruthers. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z As everyone rushed out of Mrs. Stevens's class, Cynthia stood at the door handing out flyers. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Here was a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Dalton standing upon the basement steps. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Then there’s Mrs. Kluckowski, short and barrel-chested, wearing a brown blouse and a plaid skirt that reaches almost down to her puffy ankles. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baker looked at me, and I knew she wasn’t going to send me to Mrs. Sidman’s office so that she could be alone. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “Not at all; I only said so to keep you company. Besides, Mrs. Dudley already said she wouldn’t come. And where were you, our manly defenders?” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z “Grace is correct. We need help. My family has tried to do this on our own for centuries. But now that Mrs. Malvolio and her uncle seem to know...” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z The kindest explanation of this behavior would have been that Mrs. Weasley wanted to distract them all from thoughts of Mad-Eye and the terrors of their recent journey. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “It is my own copy,” said Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “It must be tremendously gratifying to feel that you have won out over very great difficulties,” Mrs. Roosevelt said. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z As Fred Gray later said, “I don’t mean to take anything away from Mrs. Parks, but Claudette gave all of us the moral courage to do what we did.” Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z There was a conference, none of which Mrs. Frisby could hear, accompanied by gestures toward the rosebush and the waiting bulldozer. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z She had taken a piece of blue ribbon from Mrs. Jones’s dressing-table, and was holding it against her shoulder and admiring herself in the glass in a very foolish manner. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z “Uncle Darnell said the way Papa drives, he and Mrs. will be here just after noon.” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Trepid put her fingertips to her chin and regarded her reflection. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z "We would also have a watcher stand with the body, so the deceased would not have to be alone. We can't be there for the burial, of course," Mrs. Cohen says. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “I took her to the typhus hut,” whispered Mrs. Rimas. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He had beady eyes and thin eyebrows, and it wasn’t until he smiled at Mrs. Dimblewit and it still looked like a frown that Seven realized his face was just always...sour. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Then Mrs. Alexander said, “Oh ... Oh yes. I remember now. You told me.” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Do you remember the affair of the Armstrong kidnapping, Mrs. Hubbard?” he asked. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s Mrs. Howard’s car, and David’s in it. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z She also took other progressive stances, like making a point of using her own full name—Elizebeth Smith Friedman—instead of the more common and acceptable form, Mrs. William F. Friedman. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I didn't want Mrs. Baylor to catch me eavesdropping, so I slipped into my parents’ room, where the window was open. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “I said, the children and I did set foot in the study—” Mrs. Clarke yawned loudly. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I didn’t know what that meant, but it appeared that both Mother and Mrs. Purtle did. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z She reminds me a little of Mrs. de Vries. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Tomorrow old Mrs. Faulkner will show up at Ma’s place wanting to talk about my heroics in the bank a few days ago. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bacon was saying, “My husband has served on his school board for many years—” but Adam didn’t hear the discussion that followed. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Perhaps not at the park itself,” Mrs. Stanford clarified. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z In class, Mrs. Fisher makes sure we clean up our area and get the room looking decent. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z In search of more, the monkey began to follow Mrs. Das. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The weekend goes by fast and is mostly full of homework and volunteer work with Mrs. Malloy. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Either something else had happened, or old Mrs. Burgess had come back from the dead to curse Nan for tearing down her curtains. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z His rusty shopping cart with all of his belongings is in Mrs. Pearl’s driveway, a big bag of mulch at the bottom of it. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. Silver is there when I walk in. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Chavez poured some dry rice into a pot and added water. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “All of us are mad at Mrs. Kluck for being so gross to Mrs. Hameed. So I came up with a great idea.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “If only we could get to that village, Elena,” said Mrs. Rimas one night in the ration line. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Local residents report that Mrs. Fielder is a fine old member of the community, who only occasionally sees imaginary things.’ My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter had put a few things there before she got into bed—a couple of coins, a ring, her watch—but Brother Louis wasn’t interested in those. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z One day I was overflowing with all these worries, hoping our neighbor, Mrs. Williams, would build a bomb shelter because they had lots more money than we did. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She was afraid Mrs. Grasso would be mad, that she wouldn’t understand. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z “Yeah, but Mrs. Barton said we have to read up for our next wagon trail assignment.” Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z The house lights dim low as Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Ruiz tell us to line up backstage. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Cobb was no longer clenching the arms of her chair, and she was no longer fussing at the organ music, and she was no longer humming to the refrain. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “Straighter, Vanessa,” Mrs. Caldwell whispers from behind the curtain. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Priest hands me a giant pair of scissors, and me and Mama cut the bow together. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z “Can you add something about our tea with Mrs. Sharpe? And maybe even Tommy’s letter and the disconnected phone, and your dad’s mysterious trip? You know the way writing things down sometimes makes stuff clearer.” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Arable stood quietly and watched them go. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z I sometimes wonder what would have happened if Mrs. DiAngelo hadn’t sent me that e-mail the next day. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Sidman was running over—though, properly speaking, what she did wasn’t really running. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z The first day I came here, Mrs. Janssen told me she brought Mirjam a newspaper, and then told her to stay quiet because the delivery boy was coming. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton grabs my shoulders, shaking me a bit. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z It is supposed that said girl is in the vicinity of Mrs. Steel’s plantation. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Filch had clearly been manning his usual lookout post: They were once again on the spot where Mrs. Norris had been attacked. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z She was a decent actor, and one of Mrs. Campbell's favorites. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I’d like to tell Mrs. Gruver that both our names are from the Torah and she doesn’t need to prove a point by using Israeli pronunciation. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. V had shrugged and said with a smile, “I’ll appreciate whatever you can give me.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z His reaction delighted Mrs. Ashida, for she knew he would not approve her plan unless he meant it; he was a gentleman. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Gradually, her attitude of passive unhappiness wore Mrs. Weston down and all that kept her from yielding was the impossibility of admitting defeat to her husband. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z “It was a reporter,” he said, “the fellow from the County Chronicle. Was it true, he said, that the boat belonging to the late Mrs. de Winter had been found?” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Before we left, Mrs. Baker read a memo that Mr. Guareschi had sent around to all the classrooms. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “Run!” commanded Mrs. Arable, taking the pig from Fern and slipping a doughnut into her hand. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z The only time they touched upon the subject was when Ron told Harry about a meeting Mrs. Weasley had had with Dumbledore before going home. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “You do quite right,” said she;—“we will make your apologies to Mr. and Mrs. Weston.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z It got so loud in the classroom that Mrs. Rouse had to say, “Now, now, boys and girls!” in her very stern loud voice, and flash the lights on and off. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Now, things would have been fine if Mrs. Baker had just left it there. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “Forgive me, Mrs. Murphy! A figure of speech!” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Windermere,” I said, “if you don’t want the book much, I think I could use it.” Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Nick raised his hand first thing after the bell rang and said, “Mrs. Granger, I forgot my frindle.” Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I can’t tell her I hated it, or that Mrs. Spitz is anti-earmuffs, or that she patted me on the shoulder twice. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Roger and I don’t say much on the way to the acupuncturist, which is fine because Mrs. Carson talks enough for everyone. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Marly stared at it, there in his hand, thinking about what Mrs. Chris had said about him and his heart. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton lost not one mother but two. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z At Mrs. Mason’s house, she handed me an envelope with the money for the groceries and another twenty dollars. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Chris also took a big bouquet of her chrysanthemums, golden colored and as big as dinner plates. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bedlow marched her over to the hospital after dinner where a doctor cruelly gouged her leg and poured a mysterious liquid directly into the wound. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z By this time he was receiving letters from Mrs. Cadaver, and I knew that he was answering her letters. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Was it just because he reminded her of the kids who robbed Mrs. Feringeld? Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z Or at least partly innocent—things with Mrs. Sharpe were never simple. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks, Mrs. Sharpe,” Calder said, realizing he probably didn’t have to overdo it on not looking well. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. V wiped her eyes, looked at me, and took a deep breath. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z After school the next day, Tuesday afternoon, I headed for Mrs. Lyles’s house. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z It was Mrs. Weasley, who had been sitting crying in front of the fire. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Walton drops me at home, everybody is gawking at her ride. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “When you told him the defendant had given you dirty looks your son reacted exactly how, Mrs. Heine?” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “What do you think of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt?” he asked. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Rimas taught me how to pilfer some by moving the weave of the bag aside with a needle and then moving it back, undetected. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z It was certain that Mrs. Taylor was returning to the earth from whence she came. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Five daughters successively entered the world, but yet the son was to come; and Mrs. Bennet, for many years after Lydia’s birth, had been certain that he would. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Everywhere 1 went those first few days after Mrs. Castro was identified as the person behind the attack, I had at least two reporters tailing me. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Then Judy stood up, put her notebook into her large black purse, waved good-bye to a frowning Mrs. Freed, and headed out the door. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z My father saw my mother first, and he led Mrs. toward us. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Alexander said, “Do you want to come in for tea?” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Alone: in Mrs. Johnson’s opinion, that was how such men should live. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Without a word, but wearing a bitter look, Mrs. B pushed herself up onto her feet and stomped down the hall. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “My dear, go out to service in that great boarding house!” and Mrs. March looked surprised, but not displeased. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Did Mrs. Moss really think I didn’t know such a simple word? Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. van D. was too scared to sleep. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “Just let him alone,” Mr. Levy said to Mrs. Reilly somewhat firmly. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z And Mrs. Shears said, “So, has he finally dumped you, too?” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Ivy said, “There is a small scheduling inconsistency, Dr. Fox. No need to concern yourself.” Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Levy gave the shower shoe a tragic glance. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Friedman was a short woman and it took some effort for her to look all the way up at me. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Mrs. Corry, dancing lightly in her elastic-sided boots and holding her skirts daintily with her hands, disappeared in the other direction with her huge daughters stumping noisily behind her. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z It was no surprise that Mrs. Baxter kept her hair short. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Mrs. Underdown reported this to me, in quick little bursts of translation while she squeezed my hand tightly, since it was mostly all in French. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z By the end of the afternoon, Mrs. Baker had remade the way that I ran. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Watson cries, “That is one fine dog. Just a pup.” Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z They laughed nervously about how furious Mrs. Sharpe would be if she caught them spying. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Lonogan steadied herself by gripping the table, as if Finn had just declared his intention to train unicorns for the fairy circus. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “But we’re only a few minutes late,” I said, recalling the discussion we had in Mrs. Taylor’s class about the film in which a boy argues with his father. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dimblewit, an apt name, nodded triumphantly, and Seven was about to tell her to eat rats when Thorn cleared her throat. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Weasley took a piece of buttered toast from a stack on the kitchen table, put it into the fire tongs, and transferred it into Mr. Diggory’s mouth. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Mrs. Templeton had separate African maids for her cooking, cleaning, and laundry. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Anyhow, Mrs. Brown was one of the few white folks in Suffolk that was nice to me. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The ghosts of Daffodil Manor weren’t going anywhere, and neither was she as long as Mrs. Caruthers was taking her medicine. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I said, “Thank you, Mrs. Brown. My pa’s gonna be surprised too!” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Flowers deserved better than to be called Sister. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Why, pretty well, my dear, upon the whole. But poor Mrs. Bates had a bad cold about a month ago.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Father and Mother complained regularly about Mrs. Gandhi, but it meant little to me. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He told her the whole story, from the moment Asta had spotted the man under the oak tree to the story Mrs. Carpenter in the chandlery had shown him in the Oxford Times. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Inside the trailer Mrs. Moss drummed her fingers on the counter as she contemplated my punishment. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z My teacher, Mrs. Lovelace, sent me to take some tests in the guidance office. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “Robert told me, Robert showed him in. Frith says the story in Kerrith is that the diver who went down about the ship there in the bay found Mrs. de Winter’s boat.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “One ought to be at Enscombe, and know the ways of the family, before one decides upon what he can do,” replied Mrs. Weston. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z “I was just sitting here reading,” Mrs. Partridge said. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z When Robin got up to take a call from her latest boyfriend, Mrs. Mansfield introduced me to a girl who'd also be going to my school. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Bower, our second-grade teacher, came into the room, the class was standing around Manuel, who lay still on the floor. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z But watching Mrs. Tracey stare out the window, a weight of dread dropped through me. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z As they neared the park, Candice found herself stewing over Mrs. Farmers words about her grandmother. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z No wonder Mrs. Kluck flipped out when she saw someone had used the ice cream machine. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “Dear me!” said Mrs. Popper in a shocked tone. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z I went up to Mrs. Alexander and said, “Do you know anything about Wellington being killed?” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z That is how I learn that even Danielle, who is so sophisticated, and Mrs. Levy-Cohen, who had the courage to ask for a divorce, even they are sometimes afraid to be alive. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Lyra, helpless, could only imagine what had happened: somehow Mrs. Coulter must have crossed that chasm, and followed her up here.... The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “And your hair’s getting silly, dear,” said Mrs. Weasley, fingering her wand lovingly. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton begins to play the scales again—this time, she says, in the key of G. I suck in a large breath and pray to baby Jesus. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Sharpe struggled to get her hand out from under the blankets. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Olinski told us that she had become paralyzed in an automobile accident. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Brook says she just wants to talk to me personally and see how I’m doing because she can’t come back to school for a few more days. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Costello said, “Joey will be glad to see you here. I know he wants to talk to you. He wants to ask you something.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She explained what Mr. Watch had just told her: He usually walked Mrs. Sharpe to Powell’s once a week to pick out some books. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z I don't like Mrs. de Vries, but I don't want anything to happen to her. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Still, Mrs. Mansfield frowned at me and looked puzzled. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Gates came up to us, flushed with pleasure. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Zuckerman, at work in the kitchen, heard the crickets, and a sadness came over her, too. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z My family only ever goes when Dad is home, which is not something I need to share with Mrs. Gruver. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Glass seemed on the point of being diverted by Zooey’s method of dealing with problems, but it was her day to suppress all forms of amusement. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. V scoops her up and brings her back in the house. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Willard came up I would have to pretend I was only asking the sailor directions, and didn't really know him at all. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z In the morning Mrs. Popper took Captain Cook’s temperature again. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Wilson came running down the block from the beauty parlor where she worked. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Mrs. Norris, the caretaker’s cat, was hanging by her tail from the torch bracket. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z “Let’s start with something you all know,” Mrs. Spitz says. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Then he and Mrs. Cadaver gouged and prodded and tunneled around in the dirt until the poor old rhododendron flopped onto its side. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z I asked Mrs. Merritt when I saw some at an outdoor stand. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z As she moved forward into the room, Mrs. Tonks’s resemblance to her sister Bellatrix became much less pronounced: Her hair was a light, soft brown and her eyes were wider and kinder. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Both Mr. and Mrs. Bacon were looking at Adam now, and he knew he had to make some explanation for letting his good land run free. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Sharpe’s voice trailed off into the freezing air as she was loaded into the ambulance. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “Not until your father hands it to you,” Mrs. Meecham said. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He told no one what he did all day and Mrs. Lapham was convinced that he had taken to, or was about to take to, ‘evil ways.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He never accepted because he had a sneaking suspicion Mrs. Cormaci would end up asking a lot more questions than he would. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Upstairs you can hear the thud of the vacuum cleaner on Mrs. van D.’s beautiful and only rug. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z But Mrs. Anderson had been a patient employer, especially after her doctor’s prescriptions, and the children were pleasant. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Next thing I know, Mrs. Mendez is pulling me into their apartment above the bodega, with Beatriz trailing the steps behind us. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Even when Mrs. Chavez hosted my ninth birthday party, it was spoiled by Amelia wearing the outfit my mother had given me. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z If you would wish to purchase more, Mrs. Daunting aboard the Pleasure schooner wishes to sell five. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He looked encouraged, and Grandma left him to Mrs. Wilcox, which was meant as a punishment. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you, that is enough. Mrs. Sawyer, please take me off speakerphone.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z But it seemed to her that Mrs. Borkowski knew things, important things. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Still, the half globe of it was starting to look like something from a dream, like something that Mrs. Borkowski would have pulled out of the suitcase. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Chris kissed Daddy and then stood back with her hands on his shoulders, looking at him. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baker smiled sweetly as I brought each one in. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Boatwright was walking up and down, showing Lyra to the people who were just waking, and someone else was attending to the chicken, gutting it and jointing it and sprinkling it with flour. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z On the Delhi quadrangle map is Bando’s cabin, my mountain, Mrs. Strawberry’s house and farm, as well as all the buildings in Delhi. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “No, I fancy not,” replied Mrs. Elton, with a most satisfied smile. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Rouse was getting mad about the reading log, so I knew I had to start reading something. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Once, when a couple saw the twins and inquired about them, Mrs. Trepid said, “They’re already taken.” Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Underwood said, “Cows don’t go to heaven,” to which Mrs. E.C.B. replied, “This one did,” and explained poetic license. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z “Well, this is exactly what you need,” Mrs. V says, slapping the printouts onto the table after reading them. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Her father was in the midst of giving Mrs. Odom a bear hug. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She should have said Screw it when Mrs. Kennedy told her to finish up what she was doing. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Several small, brightly colored objects zoomed out of George’s pocket; he made a grab for them but missed, and they sped right into Mrs. Weasley’s outstretched hand. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z As dinner begins, Mrs. Darcy goes on and on about her foundation, where she helps women and children from impoverished countries with something called micro grants. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “So get yourself dressed and go down and ask Mrs. Bedlow to give you a extra big breakfast.” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “This is preposterous!” declared Mrs. Chiltington, striding forward to the front of the viewer gallery on the first floor. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baylor was sitting at the table sipping coffee with a pile of laundry in a basket on the floor next to her. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z But ever since, every Wednesday, our little class of outcasts gets to join Mrs. Lovelace’s music class. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “What a clever little thing he is,” said Mrs. Owens. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Hungry' again, too, but that half chicken-salad sandwich from Mrs. Howard is Shiloh’s dinner, and I give it to him right off. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Auntie Lin quickly says, “Aii-ya, Mrs. Emerson good lady,” meaning Mrs. Emerson didn’t deserve such a terrible son. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Fisher’s staring right at me, and I know she heard what I said. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Lee asked, “How does Mrs. Hamilton feel about the paradoxes of the Bible?” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I point to the royal blue on Mrs. Janssen’s Delft saucers in the china cupboard. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “But I am very much, and without being at all ashamed of it. My love for Mr. and Mrs. Weston gives me a decided prejudice in his favour.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z If Judy really wanted to, she would talk to Mrs. Granger sooner or later. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “As far as they’re concerned, good riddance, one less disobedient worker to worry about. Must be something in the water here, because news on Maxwell Street is that Mrs. Walden’s son is gone, too.” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The next day she laid the affair before Mr. Brocklehurst, who said that Mrs. Reed must be written to, as she was my natural guardian. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Monroe was scrubbing him vigorously and, from the sound of her voice, was in the middle of a long lecture. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z I walk over to Mrs. Malloy so I can give her the purse. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hall refused to get off the bus, and the driver tried to push her off. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Mrs. Kurtz had been looming over us, watching Megan’s frustration, and she said, “Why don’t the three of you form a study group to work on tonight’s assignment?” Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Zeiss didn’t hit me again, but she failed me in reading, math, conduct, and everything else except gym and attendance. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Charles put the box on Mrs. Baker’s desk. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z I finally found Mrs. Parker back by where they kept the large dog breeds. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Even though I had seen kids with some pretty awful problems in Mrs. Howard’s class, this was different. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z A look of recognition passed over Mrs. Turner’s face, but Henry did not notice. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z My eyes scanned down past where Mrs. Rouse had written “Great reading, Albie!” Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z One day Mrs. Byrne looks me up and down and asks if I have any other clothes. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He watched as Mrs. Bohannon got out and walked unsteadily up to the house, clutching her coat around her, looking from side to side. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Lina sat sideways on the couch with her legs stretched out, and Mrs. Murdo covered her with a soft gray-green blanket. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Trepid talked her husband into ripping up the forms they were supposed to submit to the authorities, reporting the twins’ arrival. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll do just that, just as soon as they get home from work, Melody,” Mrs. V promises. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Folks are speculating all the time ’bout how much money Mrs. Holton has. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z I think Mrs. Baker suspected this when she came to my name on the class roll. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Every morning, Mrs. Baker looked up at the bulges to inspect them. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “Then you know of nothing on her mind, you can’t suggest a solution, Mrs. Danvers? Those words ‘I have something to tell you,’ do not convey anything to you at all?” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Danvers knew the colour of her eyes, her smile, the texture of her hair. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I stared at Mrs. Turton, and she lifted her eyebrows, surprised. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Now Mrs. Drinker wonders if she should write everything down for me. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z We sit there in the parked car watching the trains until Mrs. Smeath says that the dinner will be ruined. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baker was not in a happy holiday spirit. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z And then I noticed that Dr. Fox was sitting right next to Mrs. Ivy. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Colonel Fitzwilliam seemed really glad to see them; anything was a welcome relief to him at Rosings; and Mrs. Collins’s pretty friend had moreover caught his fancy very much. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z So the same kids I’m with now were together in second grade with a teacher named Mrs. Tracy. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Long after the visitors had gone, Mr. and Mrs. Popper sat and discussed what was best for everybody. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z When it was gone, Mrs. Flagg handed me a bowl of rice and boiled prunes. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Kleinsasser signaled that she was ready and she started a clock. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z It wasn’t until she was out on the sidewalk that she remembered what Caroline had said about reporting to Mrs. Ross before she left the building. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “This is where my mother came when she left. When ... Mrs. Watson took care of me,” I said. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And since this was just what she had been thinking, Mrs. Frisby did not argue. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z When Moody still said nothing, Mrs. Richardson leaned over to take his hand. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Come to see the fun, Mrs. de Winter?” he said smiling. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Salinger had turned off the television, but the kids who had been watching didn’t move. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z The surprised and jokey sounds that sprang up from everyone but Mrs. were enough to bring the house down. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z “My cat! My cat! What’s happened to Mrs. Norris?” he shrieked. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Baker, if it’s a comedy, it’s supposed to be funny. That’s what comedies are.” The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Lena Feldt hid among the rocks above and watched as Mrs. Coulter spoke to the officer in charge, and as his men put up tents, made fires, boiled water. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m five minutes late to Russian literature, where Mrs. Ma- hone and her wig assign us a ten-page paper on The Brothers Karamazov. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Platt’s circumnavigation of her supper table completed, she began to revolve around the parlor, the plates being lain on the mantelpiece or the gaming table. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z What joy each time Mrs. Jones says to him, “Professor Ganguli, your wife is on the phone.” The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z It was deeply satisfying to lie to Mrs. Ivy. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “No,” said Mrs. Stroud, “you signed away—” “I’m Jupiter’s father,” said Joseph. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z He pushed himself up from his knees, winced, and reached out for the picket gate, not caring much whether he got blood on Mrs. Cobb’s grandfather’s work. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “Once you have the song down, you can play around with the tempo,” Mrs. Hidalgo said. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Once a month, on a Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Nielsen and I polish the silver. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z It was from the day Mrs. Rimas received the letter. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z A gust of crisp AC air whooshed past as Mrs. Smith opened the sliding glass door. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “That is the fourth temple on that same site,” said Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Before I even have a chance to respond, Mrs. Walton waltzes to the register, dress in hand, and adds it to the rest of my order. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “I know, class,” Mrs. Brown says, pulling herself up as if someone has hurt her feelings, but she can’t say who. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z As soon as she was finished, she cast aside the embroidery that covered the telephone, dialed, and asked, “Yes, is Mr. Sen there, please? It is Mrs. Sen and it is very important.” Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I am hungry, but something makes me nervous with these stroopwafels, and with how eager Mrs. Janssen is to have me sit, and with the irregularity of the whole situation. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z With the schedule had come a map of the high school- middle school campus, which I appreciated, and a handwritten note to Mom from Mrs. Gates, which I did not. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Croft pressed her head at an angle against the cushion to get a better look. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z If it rains, Mrs. Palmer knows neighbors will take Mr. Palmer inside. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z The meeting adjourned a few minutes later and Mrs. Terry invited everyone to have some refreshments before they left. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yes, that is right,” Mrs. Flores said, crossing herself, “but how many times do you pick up a paper and see that some healthy person is going to die, eh? Tell me that.” 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z They call her Mrs. Fatanabi behind her back, which I think is incredibly mean. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Mrs. Joyce called the police when he showed up at their house. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Levy had stretched Miss Trixie across his favorite couch, the yellow nylon one, and was rubbing skin cream into the old woman’s face. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z With school out and me not having access to Mrs. Conway’s cache of books, I rediscovered the George Bruce Branch of the public library on 125th Street. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z “Well, if that’s not the spitting image,” Mrs. Merton says, looking over his shoulder. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I could feel Mrs. Baylor's eyes following me around as I went about the business of getting the Oreos and a napkin to wrap them in. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I couldn't imagine what they had done with Mrs. Mole. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z “Oh, Mrs. Trotter, when I sit before the spread of your table, I got so much to be thankful for.” The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Later, as the sour smell lingered, Mrs. Moss reminded everyone that it had been my fault and made me stand in the corner. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z It’s proportions were ninety per cent of Mrs. Hubbard’s to a soothing ten percent of the conductor’s. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z She gazed at Mrs. Coulter with awe, and listened rapt and silent to her tales of igloo building, of seal hunting, of negotiating with the Lapland witches. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I understand now why her mother plays Mrs. Darling and leaves the windows open in her children’s bedrooms when they’re away. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “You’ve given me a lot to think and act on, Mrs. Jackson,” Dr. Cook says. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Allen said, “It’s so nice to have a teacher who takes her work this seriously.” Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z In this building lived the bungling managers, Mr. and Mrs. Trepid; their assistant, Morgan; and thirteen children, ranging in age from six months to thirteen years. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Mr. and Mrs. Epler were German farmers who brought their eggs and chickens to market three times a week. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “And that,” said Mrs. Reynolds, pointing to another of the miniatures, “is my master—and very like him. It was drawn at the same time as the other—about eight years ago.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z The reporter sat bolt upright, and Mrs. Wilcox made a little sound. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Crowell was different from the other black women who lived in my neighborhood. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Behind them Mrs. Dudley moved the vase again, and the big door slammed shut. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton carefully unzips the dress and has me step into it. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “I’ve enrolled Luke in Head Start,” Mrs. Moss said, sounding like the most responsible parent ever. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “Oh, they come and go, come and go,” said Mrs. Phelps. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z He would continue calling tomorrow, he promised, and he would speak with Mrs. Cadaver. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z I give Mrs. Walton the stare of death. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I wish Mom were more like Mrs. Hameed, owning her own business, leading a club at our school. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z She started to raise her hand to ask for help, but Mrs. Grayson was busy with the third graders, who seemed to be having no trouble at all with their writing projects. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Turner back and forth in the dining room heard Sop when he said this and beamed. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Candice knew Tori was talking about Mrs. Stanford and not her, but she still took that as a sign not to ask any questions. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The custodian’s name is Mrs. Krajewska, and she warms to me as soon as she realizes I’m not put off by water buckets and outdoor toilets. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Rawlson was through, Max said that he had no desire to examine her or any of the State’s witnesses. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Good afternoon. I have an appointment with a Mrs. Cole, who, I believe, is the matron here?” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Dad took Penny home, and Mrs. V gave me a hug and promised she’d see me in the morning. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Then I headed off to Mrs. Windermere’s, where I knew the coffee was percolating. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Even if she wanted to, Hazel could not do her homework because it was all still in her backpack in Mrs. Jacobs’s room. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Something about that look between mother and child caught Mrs. Richardson’s heart in a butterfly net. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Croft announced, as if no time had passed. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Sometimes he speaks to Mrs. Leibowitz and I don’t understand because strange sounds come from his mouth. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Just five minutes into Mrs. Hoffman’s class there was a knock on the door. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The coffee really was percolating at Mrs. Windermere’s, and the kitchen was that kind of warm that goes right into you, like a blanket. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Parker is smiling like what she’s about to tell me is that she found the cure for cancer. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baker eyed me all day on Tuesday, looking like she wanted something awful to happen—sort of like what Israel Hands wanted to happen to Jim Hawkins. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z She fell asleep while Louisiana read aloud from a book that didn’t exist, and she dreamed that Mrs. Borkowski was sitting in her lawn chair in the middle of the road. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Mr. Popper pulled obediently at the clothesline, while Captain Cook took a parting peck at Mrs. Callahan’s striped stockings. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t think it’s helpful to get caught up with words, Mrs. Flanagan. We’re looking for a way to help your daughter. Let’s not let words come between us.” Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Galley, I can’t sleep at night I have this nightmare over and over again. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “And now our final team,” Mrs. Lee said. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z And then from the kitchen, Mrs. Klauson, her voice like I’d never heard it, like it was broken, like it wasn’t even hers. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z On the first day of the new school year, I boarded the bus as usual, nodded to Mrs. Korshak, the driver, and walked to the back of the bus. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z “Tattoo on the face. Isn’t that what Mrs. Kent said the man who broke into their house had?” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z “Shut up and take a look at this,” Mrs. Reilly almost shouted, throwing a newspaper on Ignatius’ bandage. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter was close enough to see the being in the litter: an angel, she thought, and indescribably aged. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “May I ask why you are abandoning your education?” said Mrs. Weasley. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The door to Mrs. Janssen’s is already ajar, and the secret latch is open, revealing the hiding place from behind the jars of pickles and radishes. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z As I climbed down, I paused next to the Airstream trailer three units below ours, where my friend Mrs. Gilmore lived. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Eventually Coach shows up with the girls’ coach, Mrs. Battle, a large squat serious lady who always wears a tracksuit. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Jacobs had even asked her, the day before, if she would have anything to share for the class. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z It was as if Mrs. Baker had suddenly become not Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Peck and Mrs. Malloy have looks on their faces like they expect me to say more. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss shook her head as though she sympathized with all the trouble he went through that nobody appreciated. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baxter had returned and now beamed at the mention of her name. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Louisiana’s grandmother was stealing food from Mrs. Borkowski’s memorial food table! Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Even though it was now warm enough that Ophie and her mother didn’t need to wear coats when they traveled to and from the house, Mrs. Caruthers still complained about being cold all the time. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Mr. Gale owned the Dodge agency and Mrs. Gale was my mother’s best friend. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z About her personal life Mrs. Richardson could find very little, only a brief mention that she had maintained an apartment on the Upper East Side. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The last one Mrs. Wexler wanted us to read before she died was The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z So I rang Mrs. Baker watching me come out of the Coat Room and walk toward my desk. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Meanwhile Mrs. Huckaby, the woman I considered to be somewhat near fair and rational about the whole situation, had lapsed back into her attitude of trying to convince me there was nothing going on. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “All right, then. Mrs. Heine, forgive me. Your husband and the defendant—do I have this right?—had grown up together as boys?” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reynolds, the drama coach who was director of the play, said, "Ginger will be Annie's Sandy, and Arnold will be Ginger's understudy." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z She’d almost forgotten that every day would be another day stepping and fetching for Mrs. Caruthers, and it made the last few sips of milk taste sour. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I pleaded with my eyes for Mrs. Baxter to get off the phone. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly looked at the back of her son’s flan- nel shirt and at the hair curling down the back of his neck. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z But the following week the man who ran the fish market called Mrs. Sen; he assumed she wanted the fish, and said he would hold it until the end of the day under her name. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z If she saw what the officer was doing, she would dive and bite him as she bit the man who was stealing eggs from my old friend Mrs. Fielder’s chicken house. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Van Hopper will ring up the office in a moment, and ask if I am there. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Finally, old Nimbus got his way, and the rain came down around me and Mrs. V. It rained so hard, I couldn’t see past the porch. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z He took them ceremoniously from group to group: "Mrs. Buchanan . . . and Mr. Buchanan----" After an instant's hesitation he added: "the polo player." The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z I was the only student who didn’t groan and carry on when Mrs. Henry assigned us another Shakespeare play. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z We eat the tuna fish sandwiches Mrs. Allen packed for us and drink root beer as the sunset shoots fire across the treetops. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baumbach said her daughter might have been an artist if things had turned out differently. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Then the bell rang, and Mrs. Jacobs motioned everyone into the building. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Except Jenna is short like me, and Mrs. Davis was really tall. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Please help, I tried to say to Mrs. Fowles just with my eyes. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “I have a great curiosity to see Mrs. Elton, I have heard so much of her. It cannot be long, I think, before she comes.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Cooper, a motel clerk, was taken to jail in two pairs of handcuffs with a wound over her right eye. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Beale was pressing her famous meatloaf into a baking pan one day, when Maniac started talking his trash to her. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Put her in an asylum, Helen. It’s the humane thing to do,” Mrs. McCraw said between bites of cinnamon nut cake. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Frith came and said Mrs. Lacy wanted to speak to me. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Willard...I had knocked on DeeDee's door that morning, wanting to borrow some two-part sheet music. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z “Regina,” Mr. Wright said, but Mrs. Wright did not stop. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z And Mrs. Baransky is laughing her easygoing laugh as she politely declines his offer of chocolate coins, then turns to our mother with a reassuring smile. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry for the surprise, Mrs. Bradley. I’m happy to finally meet you.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “It’s all right, Mrs. Immerglick. What about your boys? The rest of your family?” Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Windermere,” I said, “do you think that maybe you could call me something else?” Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “He’s in bed now,” Mrs. Grasso continued as they passed the bakery. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z Especially Mrs. Cybulskis, who sat to the side of the dance floor, holding a healthy new baby boy. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Sharpe, would it be possible for me to use your bathroom? I’m not feeling well.” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “You’re growing up to be a real citizen of the world,” Mrs. Richardson said, and Pearl, despite herself, blushed. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Actually, the whole school was in a happy holiday spirit, even before Mrs. Sidman’s letter. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baylor answered it and I could tell it was my mother because Mrs. Baylor stopped to search for something in the freezer. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Even Mrs. Oguike did not seem to know what it meant. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Shawna,” Mrs. Torrance said, and her usual sharpness was gone, replaced with something closer to tenderness, “please watch your language in my classroom.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The class claps for us, and Mrs. Morris says she wants to hang the painting in the classroom. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby hopped closer and then, carefully, crept up the side of the stump and peered inside. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Brook is back from visiting her difficult sister and the babies who are finally born now. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I call over my shoulder to Mrs. Krajewska and get Helena inside. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Oh, my dear, I see that your eyes are opened, and that to you the lightning flash show all the leagues,” for Mrs. Harker began to clap her hands and her eyes sparkled. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z He bends down and this time in Bengali, calmly and quietly, asks Gogol to please answer when Mrs. Lapidus asks a question. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The rotating table fan by the bed measured out its mechanical breeze in exemplary, democratic turns—first lifting what was left of old Mrs. Pillai’s hair, then Chacko’s. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z In vain Mrs. Chester alluded to her ‘charming novel’, and the Misses Chester introduced parties, picnics, the opera, and the fashions. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. behaved herself, although I caught her shaking her head woefully when the pastor called Big Ma Mrs. Elijah Lucas and not Ophelia Lucas. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z An unexpected memory of Mama smiling politely at Mrs. Shainmark in Bean Heaven crosses my mind. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Odom turned from the sink and smiled the nicest smile. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “I guess this old house is going to be a bit more lively now, eh, Mrs. Trotter?” The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Still in the lobby of Mrs. de Vries's apartment, I assume, where I left it before Ollie and I took our positions at the butcher's. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Just as Tom and Myrtle--after the first drink Mrs. Wilson and I called each other by our first names--reappeared, company commenced to arrive at the apartment door. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z But the minute my mother turned round to me again, Mrs. Tomolillo matched the tips of her fingers together the way my mother had just done and cast a black, mocking look at me. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z I wasn’t sure about Faith, but Mrs. Bernoffski seemed moved by the heartfelt apology. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I sit down, he sits down, and we face Mrs. Bessermann. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She wrote to a mutual friend: “Ah me!!! alas!! Alas!!!! Mrs. Stanton!!...For a moment's pleasure to herself or her husband, she should thus increase the load of cares under which she already groans.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Das, for her part, had flexed one side of her mouth, smiling dutifully at Mr. Kapasi, without displaying any interest in him. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Mr. Stone thought it was important to have “local color,” so I convinced him to build Mrs. Soldano a lunch counter where she could serve authentic Cuban cuisine to the tourists. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Lyles, I cannot thank you enough. You’ve literally saved the boy’s life. Your compassion will inspire him to be a better man. He truly is sorry.” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Once Mrs. Peck comes to the microphone, Suesetta and I take our turns to hug her and then we walk back to the second row and take our seats. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Maybe Mrs. O’Toole’s maritime metaphor had given him an idea. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z As they climbed carefully around her, Mrs. Norris turned her lamplike eyes on them, but didn’t do anything. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Mrs. Gladys Tennyson was wearing just her nightgown and robe as she came running down the street after Sam. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Jones wrote: From a clinical point of view, Mrs. Lacks never did well. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z “Never mind,” Mrs. Diamant said, running her hands through the shreds. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z At the front of the car Mrs. Scatcherd stands up, bends down to confer with Mr. Curran, and stands up again. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Baker is going to drive us. Can you move your toes?” The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Castleman just shook her head and disappeared through the doors into the back of the bakery. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I turned to her and gushed, “Mrs. Obama, you’re such an amazing woman. Thank you for standing up for women. Thank you for being a champion for girls’ education.” How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z While Ms. Sitton and Mrs. Thornton check us into the hotel room, all the girls use their cell phones to take selfies and post them on the Internet. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I thought no more of Mrs. Fairfax; I thought no more of Grace Poole, or the laugh: in an instant, I was within the chamber. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Charles opened the door halfway, positioning herself in its frame so I couldn’t see inside. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z It was certainly possible that Mrs. Tickham had a brain tumor. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z Then Mrs. Diamant sighed, pulled me into her arms, called me her ketzele, and we cried together for her sons while the ambulances went by. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly rose from the chair and grabbed Ignatius by the collar of the clownlike dotted pajamas that had been put on him. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Cobb was waiting for him just inside her door, scowling and sour and wondering why he hadn’t come yet. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z There was a little path beside the rocky road, and Mrs. Flowers walked in front swinging her arms and picking her way over the stones. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Crowell stood in her front yard in her nightgown, screaming as loud as she could. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z But I want to set your heart at ease as to Mrs. S.—My representation, you see, has quite appeased her.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z When Izzy finally came home—two weeks after her scheduled due date—this list would be one of the few things Mrs. Richardson would recall about her time in the hospital. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Several times a day Mrs. Byrne materializes in the sewing room like a phantom, but she never picks up a needle. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z She touched a kitchen door as she passed, and six miles away Mrs. Dudley shuddered in her sleep. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z I stepped out on Mrs. Brown’s back stoop and scaled and cleaned the perch. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Smeath has a sister, who is going with us to church. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “We understand, sweetheart,” Mrs. Klauson would tell me over the phone. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z Cooter’s grandma was near ’bout fifty years old and frail and ailing and Mrs. Bixby was afeared of leaving her for even a minute. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z “I meant only to say that word will be reaching us from outside, and of course it is not unfortunate at all. Mrs. Montague—my wife, that is—will be here on Saturday.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Before returning home, Mrs. Tennyson bought a dozen onions from Sam. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Fairfax? No; what the deuce would you call her for? What can she do? Let her sleep unmolested.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The next day, Mrs. Lyons and Annabelle and the whole class, really, pretended it hadn’t happened, though you could feel the energy of pretending in the air. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I hold the last note way past the point of Mrs. Walton’s piano pedal. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Spillane says that means, When are we getting our supper? Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Levy was a woman of interests and ideals. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z It didn’t surprise her to see that the Specter was under Mrs. Coulter’s power; no one could resist that authority. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Langston Hughes’ poem comes into my head, drowning out her whispering that ain’t really whispering ’cuz Mrs. Robins can hear her clear in front of the room. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z “I know what you’re thinking,” Mrs. Jensen says to us—a statement I always find weird because I’m never able to guess what another person is thinking. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He sat with his back as straight as his chair, and said, "They were getting worried, Mrs. Olinski." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Henry, do you remember the day you witnessed the incident at the drugstore? Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s not Miss America, but like Mrs. Walton said, it sure is a good place to start. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The next moment, he heard a heartbreaking scream and then the loud wailing of Mrs. Jeong. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z After all, Mrs. Granger had asked for it. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s a gramophone in Mrs. O’Connor’s playing an Irish jig or a reel and boys and girls are dancing around kicking their legs out and keeping their hands to their sides. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z I always kinda wished Mom was more like Mrs. Houck—easygoing, not so obsessed with work, not so concerned with what people say about her. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dalton’s face was held in an attitude of intense listening and her hands were hanging loosely at her sides. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z With a desperate lash of its tail the rodent bolted between Mrs. Clarke’s legs, through the doors of the ballroom, and disappeared into the vast house beyond. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Mrs. Harper taught us tricks to remember which letters go with which lines and spaces. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Already Mrs. L. J. Weidenbach was over at the cashier, peeling off five-dollar bills as fast as she could dig them out of her pocketbook. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z He and Mrs. Grote barely say a word to each other anymore, he says. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Three days after he moved in, he brought Mrs. Kahn a box of chocolates. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The way Mrs. Gruver is scowling at me right now, it’s hard to believe she ever smiled in her life. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z You gave Mrs. Brook a scarf, Dad says. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z As we enter the choir room, Mrs. Spitz plays heavy chords on the piano. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z “And that wraps up back-to-school night,” Mrs. Gardner finally says after answering Baba’s last question and ignoring him when he raises his hand again. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Then once again, after all the white people were served and we’d finally gotten to our turn, suddenly the butcher called for a woman named Mrs. Wishart to step in front of us. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z If he did, he would have let Mrs. replace the money Uncle Darnell stole from the savings jar. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Interrupting my thoughts, Mrs. V asks, “What continent produces the largest crop of cacao beans, which give us this chocolate?” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Mrs. Clarence Morrison of 122 Church Street, Salinas, had three children and a husband who ran a dry goods store. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Caruthers said, leaning back against the bed pillows and crossing her arms. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Mrs. Granger kept a full set of thirty dictionaries on a shelf at the back of the room. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Soon I am keeping Mrs. Silver’s chair warm. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z “I do not ask whether you are musical, Mrs. Elton. Upon these occasions, a lady’s character generally precedes her; and Highbury has long known that you are a superior performer.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby walked slowly home, keeping to the edge of the woods, keeping out of sight. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly had been solidly behind Franklin Roosevelt for four terms not because of the New Deal, but because his mother, Mrs. Sara Roosevelt, seemed to have been respected and well treated by her son. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z But whatever it was in Mrs. Baker’s eyes, it told me that that might not be the right thing to say. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Through the window, we could see Ben lugging the axe up the front steps of Mrs. Cadaver’s house. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bessermann with straggling hair and dirt running with the rain off her cheeks, a faded, filthy blouse hanging off one shoulder. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Stevens used to call out for her, used to stutter-step toward the door, used to threaten to write her up. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z "Ah," Mrs. Dunne said, "I see. Would your dad know that?" Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z The first part of Mrs. Gardiner’s business on her arrival was to distribute her presents and describe the newest fashions. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z At three o’clock that afternoon, in the early hours of the first heavy snowstorm of the season, I greet Mr. and Mrs. Nielsen in Mrs. Murphy’s parlor, with Mr. Sorenson and Miss Larsen standing by. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z That’s pretty much how it went for Meryl Lee and me until recess, which had become a whole lot safer since Mrs. Baker’s failed assassination plot. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Wilson was very nervous and her hand shook when she lighted a cigarette. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z My name is Mrs. Sweet and I’m a member of the suicide prevention/grief counseling team that has been brought in to help you through this crisis. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Then we all went to Hollywood and we went over to Mrs. Gershwin’s house and I said, I’m so happy to meet you. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Now, Papa,” said Mrs. Popper, “you really must do something. We can’t go on like this.” Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z “I saw Mrs. Howard yesterday and she said David was back from Tennessee, wanting to know when you boys could get together. She said David would like to come up here someday next week.” Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Carson keeps glancing at me, and I wonder if I’m acting strangely. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Malvolio asked with a nervous giggle that made her chunky necklace clatter. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “My poor ones, my pets—it will be all right when the naughty old teeth come through,” said Mrs. Banks soothingly, going from one cot to another. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z It’s nothing against Trey or Mrs. Murray, but when you have an older brother who did great before you, if you don’t at least match his greatness, people have something to say. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “Maybe they went on a trip? Mrs. Spencer's people are from Delaware. Mayhap they traveled up that way?” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z It was never my intention to get a summer job out of Mrs. DiAngelo. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z “Hi, Starr and Mrs. Carter,” the woman says, holding out her hand. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z And, oddly or no, Mrs. Glass invariably took this “tribute,” when it came, in beautiful stride. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z "Okay. Thanks a lot, Mrs. Trent. And I talked with my mom and my dad today, and they're both doing fine." Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m taking you down to Catherine Street to Mrs. O’Connor’s Irish dancing classes. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly climbed the curb twice trying to force the car out of the parking place and left the impression of a 1946 Plymouth bumper in the hood of the Volkswagen in the rear. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Fresh air is good for the mind, Mrs. Talbot,” Fina says innocently. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z And on the first bend coming out, Mrs. Baker was waiting. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z "Noah," she said, "run down to the bus and tell Mrs. Korshak that I will be along in a minute. I have a message for her." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z “That’s right. One of the servants from the house told me Mrs. de Winter hasn’t come down from her room all the evening.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Fairfax, I saw, approved me: her anxiety on my account vanished; therefore I was certain I did well. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I’m pretty sure Mrs. Mendez thinks hers is a perfect angel. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z As we w> re struggling to climb on, Mrs. Wilcox was struggling ti get off. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Two doors from his own compartment, the elderly American lady, Mrs. Hubbard, was standing talking to the sheep-like lady who was a Swede. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Close friendship between the latter and Mrs. van Daan, flirtations, kisses and friendly little smiles. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Granger jammed the whole day’s work into the last eight minutes, a blur of verbs and nouns and prepositions, and yes, there was another homework assignment. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Kids! You have been busy,” Mrs. Turner said. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Casey Palmer made your nose bleed; it wasn't that creepy Mrs. Singer. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Trepid swung her legs over the side of the bed and stood up. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z My father had telegraphed Mrs. Hull about our arrival and she had sent someone to meet us and take care of our luggage. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Then they darted forward to the cave mouth, where Mrs. Coulter lay. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baxter explained that Gladys’s daughter had used it as an art studio before moving to New York, but that now it sat empty. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Mrs. Eberhardt, who had gone inside to get a towel, came up and pumped the patrolman’s hand. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Very good work, Angel and Isaiah,” Mrs. Fisher says, walking by our table. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Mrs. Olinski felt—the sensation was so strange to her that she hardly remembered the word—relaxed. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Evans looked at me, waiting, expecting me to say something back. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “Jenny Early,” Mrs. Murphy sighs, fingering a particularly pretty yellow floral dress. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z She asks Mrs. Kluck where to find a broom and dustpan. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Weidenbach were up in the front row. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “You go, dear, I’ll keep Jolene company until her mother comes for her,” Mrs. Clutter said, and then, addressing the child with unconquerable timidity, added, “If Jolene doesn’t mind keeping me company.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “You didn’t think—” My secretary, Mrs. De Bourbon, came bustling in, looking worried. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Derby hesitated, then said, “I know about you and Clay.” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I remembered Maxim’s voice raised in anger, using the words that Mrs. Danvers had just repeated. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Carpenter went over to him, and from the way she walked I thought she was angry. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z To go out now would be the answer to the feeling of strain that had come over him while talking to Mrs. Dalton. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Brenner told me about your roommate. I heard the police bells last night, but my parents wouldn’t let me leave our flat. What happened? Is he going to be okay?” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z My ’rents wouldn’t be getting the dreaded phone call from Mrs. Galley. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter felt a sudden bolt of fear, because she knew exactly what he intended: he was going to sacrifice himself. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Brush sent me into the teepee to recopy the poem neatly for the printer. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I don’t know if it’s from listening to Lola B so much or from learning about Mexican punk from Mrs. H, but it’s of...cool. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Oakes was busy in the old stone house, cleaning and polishing, while her husband stacked the wood cellar. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Wheeler spake of Miss Joan; Mr. Bullock of Mrs. B. We all wished in that Moment to be with those we loved & held most enshrined in our Hearts. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Maxy yanked me away from Maria and I went spinning around like a top, screeching and hopping from desk to desk yelling, “Sorry! Sorry!” Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Taylor had been a very pleasant woman, smiling all the time and patient. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He was pointing at the door through which Mrs. Cole had just left. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Smith seemed extremely pleased to hear that. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. V caught my eye and made a funny face at me. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “Have you heard about the words that appeared in the spider’s web?” asked Mrs. Arable nervously. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z I blush, totally embarrassed that I even thought about curtsying to Mrs. Hameed. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Kenyon emerged, the aroma of her perfume filling up the tiny aisle, and lifted the book by the tip of its spine as if it were a hair clinging to my sweater. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Merriam looked at me, then went back to whatever she’d been working at to let me know that I wasn’t worthy of Her Majesty’s attention. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “That Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt is plain as a mud fence.” A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z "I think she is, Mr. McSouthers. The former wife of Sam Westing must be one of the heirs. Mrs. Westing is the answer, and whoever she is, she is the one we have to protect." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter hesitated; her eyes closed, she seemed to sway as if she were fainting; but she kept her balance and opened her eyes again, with an infinite beautiful sadness in them. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss kept a bottle of Crystal hot sauce on a turntable with other condiments. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby breathed a sigh of relief, and then began to worry again immediately. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z It feels wrong that Mrs. Bowman’s not living in the gray-shingled house next door anymore, and her porch looks empty without her rocking chairs. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The news had cut to commercial, and through the line Mrs. Richardson could hear the tinny jingle of the Cedar Point ad on the McCulloughs’ set, a fraction of a second behind her own. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z There were sorrowful moments, especially when Mrs. Pitezel took the stand. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Mr. Glass was wearing a top hat and tails, and so was Mrs. Glass. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z He should have known that Mrs. Moss made me say that I was lying. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Amari touched Mrs. Derby’s bulging belly and declared, “Baby come quick—very soon.” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I didn’t, and I don’t think any of us will have any money for movies now,” answered Mrs. Popper, a little sharply. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z “And what about Mrs. Coulter?” said the king. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z But there was no way in hell I was going to go down that hallway on the night before a game and run the risk of a face-to-face with Mrs. Singer again. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z By the time we got to work on S’meggs, cutting up twigs and marshmallows, Mrs. Kapoor had come outside with mugs of hot chocolate. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Janssen's neighbor or delivery boy must have given this one to her. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z And when he read his paper of an evening, Demi’s colic got into the shipping list and Daisy’s fall affected the price of stocks, for Mrs. Brooke was only interested in domestic news. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “When Mrs. Harker came in to see me this afternoon she wasn’t the same; it was like tea after the teapot had been watered.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z His teacher, Mrs. Hamlin, had given him a funny look when he handed her the cupcake box that morning. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z AlreadyI was thinking I ought to get Mr. Underwood into Fayetteville to a chiropractor and maybe there was some kind of medicine that might save Mrs. Underwood’s right eye. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z The other children dispersed, but I gave Mrs. Hines the same demonstration. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Her life had always been strenuous—field work, internment, more field work on top of housework—but during this period under Mrs. Shigemura’s tutelage she had learned to compose herself in the face of it. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z While I waited for Mrs. Lynch to come back, I spun the postcard rack. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z "Cynthia, don't you dare," Mrs. Stevens warned, knowing what was coming. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Tenderly, Mrs. Derby touched the infant’s velvety brown face. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I tell her about Mrs. Grote lying in bed all day and Mr. Grote in the woods and the snow dust on my face in the morning and the stained mattresses. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z I told the woman for whom I was working, a Mrs. Bibbs, that I needed an allday job that would pay me enough money to buy clothes and books for the next school term. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The rain came on gray and cold, pattering with hard, metallic fingers at the panes of Mrs. Cobb’s parlor. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter had no attention to spare for it, because the shadow beside her was trembling with desire, and she had to keep him by her side, under what control she could manage. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Curtis stands and calls our attention back to her. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z I didn't know exactly what had happened to Mrs. Williams, but I knew that here in Alabama, police dogs and black folks looking for justice had never mixed well. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Six hours after Mother checked into the hospital, a nurse called our house and told Dad that Mrs. Gilbreth had had a nine-pound boy. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z We’d been so proud of our division of labor, we forgot the most important cleanup task of all: Mrs. Kluck’s brand-new ice cream machine. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “Here is Miss Eyre, sir,” said Mrs. Fairfax, in her quiet way. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I fall asleep, only to be chased in my nightmares by a screaming Mrs. Kluck riding her ice cream machine like a horse. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Tears start to prickle in my eyes, but I will not cry in front of Mrs. Gruver. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z A minute or two later Mrs. van Daan came up from where she’d been listening to the radio and told us that Pim had asked her to turn it off and tiptoe upstairs. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z At first the news that Mrs. Taylor was dead did not strike me as a particularly newsy bit of information. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Pelham wiped her cheeks with her sleeves. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Mr. and Mrs. Nielsen take things for granted that I’ve never dared to dream of. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z My teacher, Mrs. Lester, had a garbage bag full of extra clothes she took on bus trips. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z All Rab had done was to take Cilia by the arm, unfurl the letter at Mrs. Lapham, point to the seal and say, ‘Governor’s orders.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Mrs. Coulter found the angel’s face under her hand, and she dug her fingers deep into his eyes. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z At the beach Mrs. Moss gave Toby and Mitchell, another of the foster boys, an inflatable shark. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “Impossible! I am an old resident in this neighbourhood, sir, and I never heard of a Mrs. Rochester at Thornfield Hall.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “Come go along, Lebrun,” he proposed to Robert But Robert admitted quite frankly that he preferred to stay where he was and talk to Mrs. Pontellier. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z “It was no big deal,” Mrs. Hidalgo said as she distributed slices of cake. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z “You always play that last hymn so loud,” said Mrs. Cobb. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Mrs. Diamant left a note, thanking Mrs. Nowak for her hospitality; I shut the door without noise and hurried them down the dark road. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z When I tell this story to Mrs. Miller’s class, I don’t do the talking parts. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Mrs. Malloy looks at me and says, “You know, there are junior members all over the nation, too.” Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She scribbles a name—not mine, I imagine—and hands the ballot back to Mrs. Moore. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss apologized for her husband, who was sdll at work. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Johnson says I should write a letter to Mrs. Brook to go with my drawing. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z For somebody too nervous to live, Mrs. Wilcox stood the trip pretty well. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z The couch in the living room was off-limits and only for Mr. and Mrs. Lassiter’s rare client meetings at home, and the couch in the den was way uncomfortable. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z It’s Mrs. V, coming over to help with the final packing preparations. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Then Mrs. Walton picks out some shirts: a red silk blouse with black buttons, an off-the-shoulder sweatshirt, and an argyle polo shirt. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z But Mrs. Avery pretended not to hear the sound, and about fifteen seconds later she slowly stood up and walked to the back of the classroom. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It makes me realize how much we usually laugh together, rolling our eyes every time Mrs. Kluck glares at Sara’s mother. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Stroud said she couldn’t help him if he wouldn’t talk to her. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss had us wear outfits my mother had sent. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Watson, when she sees me, rushes down the steps. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z There was a lot of giggling, but Mrs. Granger turned up the power in her eyes and swept the room into silence. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z We’re lucky to have a computer lab at all in such a small school, Mrs. Johnson reminds us like she does every time we go to the computer lab. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z "I'm so glad we have this chance to become acquainted, Mrs. Baumbach. I had so little time to chat with my guests last night." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z At length, Mrs. Glass heaved one of her premium sighs and returned her attention to Zooey, who, pushing at his cuticles, had pivoted a half turn toward the morning daylight. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z “Maybe Elsie better get my Mister to build her next fence out of steel,” Mrs. McDuff said to a friend at the Big Store. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby quickly guessed where they were taking it, though she could not guess why. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z So Tom Buchanan and his girl and I went up together to New York--or not quite together, for Mrs. Wilson sat discreetly in another car. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Although the house was not much cooler, there were at least fans in there, and Mrs. Moss parked the babies in front of the TV during the hottest part of the afternoon. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z In the years that followed, Elena—now Mrs. Richardson—had continued to offer her assistance. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When Mrs. McCraw drove off, I still had her knitting bag in my hand. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Soon it was ten o’clock, and Mrs. Carpenter came to get me. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. Capone takes Rocky in her arms and rocks him gentle and wide like a large cradle. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Lexie, Mrs. Richardson liked to say, would leave her head at home if it weren’t attached. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Still, when I overheard Mrs. Chavez say that Vivian would fit in with their family, I was jealous. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z In fifth grade, the four of us had Mrs. Kingston. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z When she woke, she came bleary-eyed into the kitchen, then into the living room, where Mrs. Delaney sat in a pool of lamplight rocking a sleeping Pearl. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They had done no more than satisfy themselves that Ron would make a full recovery on their last visit to the ward; now Mrs. Weasley seized hold of Harry and hugged him very tightly. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Lapham was a great manager, but she cared nothing for genteel manners and was the first to laugh at Dorcas’s ‘If it please you, Mother—-just a touch more maple syrup for me.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The normal, adult bed—“in which my late husband breathed his last,” said Mrs. Horsepool-Worthingham—was moved out. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z The holographic image of Mrs. Tobin was there, smiling patiently, as Peckleman pulled some kind of magazine out of the box. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z “I have to move Mrs. Linga’s house. The guy at the hardware store also works for Mr. Huffer and he’s going to help us.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Peck, your leadership is an example to all of us girls, and even the boys,” I say. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z With my luck, the only name Mrs. Gottschalk would remember was “Percy Jackson,” and then I’d be the subject of a nationwide manhunt. .. again. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I was overdue for the call home to let Pa and Mrs. know that we were safely on our journey. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Mr. and Mrs. Diamant helped each other to the ground to sit, chests heaving. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “Carlo, tell me why you’re pursuing the boy,” Mrs. Coulter whispered, and her voice was as soft as the monkey’s caress. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z In fact, given the timeliness of Mrs. Bernoffski’s appearances at the front window, I suspected she was actually keeping an eye out for me, and brief waving sessions now preceded the clearing of the snow. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z But this morning Mrs. Spencer added, “And be watchful, children. Be watchful.” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Allen,” she said, stepping into the living room. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He could see the fuzzy outlines of Mrs. Weasley and Bill close by. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She wrote in that flawless cursive, and a little gold star on a paper from Mrs. Spellman was like a treasure, even for the toughest boys. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Sharpe. That is her book. And she’s interested that we—I mean you—know about it. She wants to meet you.” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Richardson looked at the house as a form of charity. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I began to iron the blue dress that Beatrice had taken from the wardrobe, slowly, methodically, as I used to iron Mrs. Van Hopper’s dresses in Monte Carlo. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “It was really just an ordinary silk handkerchief—you could see when you got up close,” said the woman in the beach chair beside Mrs. Carpenter’s. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z As Mrs. Trepid nibbled at a brownie, she heard shouting and the sounds of many feet tramping down the hallway. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z I don’t even know if Mrs. Malloy would let me have all the ice cream I could eat. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Immerglick brought me back to her apartment to write their address down for me on a piece of paper. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z The woman could be nice, but Mrs. Caruthers seemed nice when company was around and Ophie knew that to be an act. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z At some point, Mom had the idea of our watching The Ghost and Mrs. Muir together, which was one of our all-time favorite black-and-white movies. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Last year, when I was nine, I sat on Mrs. Mallard. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z In Mrs. Howard’s class I always felt it was all of them and me, that I was special because I was better. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “That’s all taken care of, Mrs. Hauser. Thank you. I just wanted to ask you if you know why or how someone could have gotten into our apartment? The doors were all locked that night.” Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z “Did you ever talk with Mrs. Parker about the study abroad program?” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z One Sunday, when my father was looking through the photo albums, I asked him if he knew much about Mrs. Cadaver. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z On Monday, October 28, Mrs. Huckaby notified us in writing that we were to contact our parents to come to a meeting in School Superintendent Blossom’s office, downtown, at 4:45 P.M. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Jesus,” Mrs. Torrance muttered, and she stood up, moving her dreads out of her face. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Since I can’t afford to buy Dad that engraved picture frame until Mrs. Gilbert can afford to pay me, I decide to give him a handmade IOU. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z “It can be hard. Sometimes it's even hard to know what you're feeling yourself. I mean, how do you feel about him?” asked Mrs. Treski. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z I looked at Mrs. Hidalgo, who smiled at me and nodded. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z She grabbed me and ran to Mrs. Deebs’s room next door. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “May we, Mother?” asked Meg, turning to Mrs. March, who sat sewing in what they called ‘Marmee’s corner’. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Jensen runs the program and will give you more information.” The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Pearl threw a quick glance over her shoulder, as if Mrs. Richardson might be talking to someone else. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Holton said, “Ooh, girl, they told us the same thing, the land of milk and honey!” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z I wonder if this is Mrs. Wexler’s last attempt to get me to open my mouth and make a friend. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z The mattress creaked and popped as I kicked back the covers, left Helena sleeping, and ran out of the bedroom and through the empty apartment to Mr. and Mrs. Diamant’s old room. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z It may have been an illusion, but it seemed that the hungrier he got, the farther Mrs. Pickwell’s whistle traveled. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But then I heard Mrs. Galley’s voice saying, “Instead of agonizing about the things you can’t change, why don’t you try working on the things you can change?” Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Chavez started to clear the table, I carried my plate into the kitchen. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z And I wet my trousers and I had to put on some spare ones from the spare clothes locker in Mrs. Gascoyne’s room. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I’m sitting next to Coach on the couch when Mrs. Allen hands me a glass of lemonade. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z With my mother and little sisters across the Atlantic and my father somewhere beneath it, Mrs. Brenner had declared her intervention a mitzvah, a commandment of God. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “And what would that be when it was at home?” asked Mrs. Owens, eyeing the yellow and brown object suspiciously. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Mrs. Flournoy reported that Miss Love had ordered a whole outfit with her in mind. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Diamant did not get a letter, though she looked every day. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Sure enough, Mrs. O’Leary was curled up in an enormous black furry mound in the middle of the stadium, chewing halfheartedly on the head of a warrior dummy. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z “I really would like to manage Mrs. Strawberry’s farm for her.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The tears came so fast to Mrs. Pontellier’s eyes that the damp sleeve of her peignoir no longer served to dry them. The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z The nursery was a suite of sunny rooms on the third floor of the house, where the children would be “safely out of the way,” as Mrs. Clarke put it. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Sprawled out on the table in front of us are snapshots of Mrs. Dryver dressed as all different incarnations of Dolly Parton. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Rufus learned that it was not advisable to pinch Mrs. Teasdale. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ah!” said Mrs. Bennet, shaking her head, “then she is better off than many girls. And what sort of young lady is she? Is she handsome?” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “Are you feeling better, Mrs. de Winter?” said Frank. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He sat up and pulled the copy of From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler from his backpack. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I have observed, Mrs. Elton, in the course of my life, that if things are going untowardly one month, they are sure to mend the next.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Eckhart stood at the door and handed each of us a list with vocabulary words. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z As for Percy, he rode Mrs. O’Leary into battle with a chariot full of Imperial gold equipment clanking and clinking behind, the golden eagle standard of the Twelfth Legion raised high above him. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z They called out, “Thank you much, Mrs. Fuller!” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I did so quietly, and Mrs. Croft did not hear me. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Ames said it first and the whole town echoed it. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Grayson gave her a questioning look, clearly noting Stella had yet to put one word to paper. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly looked emotionally at Ignatius for agreement but was treated only to a sneering moustache. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “No. I believe we should sit down in an orderly manner. Mrs. Vilkas will explain that we are not ready to sign paperwork.” Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bacon picked her up under the arms and passed her into the buggy. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “You two will stand at the door and greet everyone. Give each person a program,” Mrs. Peck says. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton is a good music teacher and all, but Pop Pop is really the one who gave me my first vocal lessons. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Justin pushed one of them, and Mrs. Frisby, who had never been in an elevator before, gasped and almost fell as she felt the floor suddenly sink beneath her feet. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z “And, Mrs. Watson,” Dad said, “you can’t possibly deny this is your child. You can tell this boy has got a ton of Sands blood in him, look at those ears!” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Momma hadn’t thought that taking off my dress in front of Mrs. Flowers would kill me stone dead. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Our middle grades’ entry,” Mrs. Grayson continued, “was written by Carolyn Malone. She wrote about the loss of her baby sister. Her essay is very brave.” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The trial court sentenced Mrs. Colbey to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, and a short while later she found herself shackled in a prison van heading to the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z What’s more, they “informed me that Mrs. Frear had been taken to a private house in Huron Street, and was perfectly safe and well cared for.” The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z Pa let Mrs.’s question hang in the hot air. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Tellwright did, in fact, pay for cooking classes for Joyce, and she took them herself, right alongside the younger woman. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “I don’t think I’m supposed to go up there with the musicians,” he told Mrs. Popper. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z Number of seconds it took between coming to the library and Mrs. Merriam telling me not to run up the stairs: Less than one. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “Oh, well...let me see, Mrs. Danvers, I hardly know; I think we had better have what you usually have, whatever you think Mrs. de Winter would have ordered.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He heard a few students swear, which Mrs. Torrance usually did not tolerate. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Oh, Mrs. Dowdel,” she said through screen wire, “you see before you a woman at the end of her rope.” A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Into his father’s study for the keys to Mrs. Cobb’s house. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I tried to cry like my sister, but I was too busy looking for Mrs. Milgrom’s angel. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Mrs. van D. didn’t see it my way, but she added that, even though she disagreed, she was willing to back down, and that was an entirely different matter. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hidalgo was busy placing flowers on a table against a wall. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z The rest of my class stopped and took notice of Mrs. Williams. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z He even got called out by Mrs. Norris in English for staring out into the parking lot. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Why didn't we ask for the address of Mrs. de Vries's photographer friend, or at least a name? Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “And there’s no way of knowing where he’ll have put it,” said Mrs. Coulter. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Turner shook her arm free, raised the umbrella again, this time with two hands, and brought it down, goose head first, with a crack like a pistol shot, onto the Humber’s shiny bonnet. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z On his last day of school, his math teacher, Mrs. Bell, taught ratios. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z And that's when I realized Mrs. Baker's whiteness was of no use to her in this particular situation—facing my sister and having to look up as she decided whether to repeat herself. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Watching him tend to Mrs. Healey, I would never again have reason to question his motives. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Corry flung back her wispy little head and shrieked with laughter. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z “What a long way! I wonder Mrs. Reed is not afraid to trust her so far alone.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I had a picture of Mrs. Willard, with her heather-mixture tweeds and her sensible shoes and her wise, maternal maxims. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. still didn’t like any of it and refused to eat in a house full of “wrong-thinking people with male-chauvinist-pig ideas.” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z In the backyard he found Mrs. Reilly hanging a spotted and yellowed sheet on a line that ran through the bare fig trees. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She had, likewise, a fierce and a hard eye: it reminded me of Mrs. Reed’s; she mouthed her words in speaking; her voice was deep, its inflections very pompous, very dogmatical,—very intolerable, in short. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “Let’s begin the next sentences,” said Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z In three minutes Judy Morgan was standing at the doorway of Room, looking in at Mrs. Granger. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Now, if there was one thing Mrs. Banks did not like, it was to be thought old-fashioned. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z I was already thinking of how I would respond, when Mrs. Jarai returned the photo to me. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Beefy was safely on the other side of the room, sitting on Mrs. Villalobos’s lap. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z In class, we talked about dinosaurs and practiced cursive before Mrs. Port dismissed us for lunch with her usual look of relief. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Only imagine how Mrs. Lapham would come running, dropping nervous curtsies, when he drove up in that ruby coach! Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt myself blushing, hoping Mrs. Hidalgo didn’t think it was weird that I didn’t want cilantro. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z “Well,” said Mrs. Zuckerman, “it seems to me you’re a little off. It seems to me we have no ordinary spider.” Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z The three of us sit around a small table and discuss possible projects while Mrs. Johnson flips through a pile of scripts on her desk. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Ladies, we sure know how to host a tea,” Mrs. Malloy says. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Besides, we need to hurry before Mr. and Mrs. Tanaka get home.” Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Then a year later Andrea had come along and afterwards Edward, but Mr. and Mrs. Hull treated David the same as the others and seemed to love him as much. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Even she looks unsure of what to say next, and now I know this is a mess—Mrs. Murray always knows what to say. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. V asked as she rocked Penny on her lap. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Mr. and Mrs. Levy, who considered each other the only ungratifying objects in the home, sat before their television set watching the colors merge together 011 the screen. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z So most workdays I’d end up at Mrs. Valencia’s place for a couple of hours until Mom or Dad could get home. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z By then Eliot understood that when Mrs. Sen said home, she meant India, not the apartment where she sat chopping vegetables. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Levy' had looked some-thing like a prankster with her golden-white hair, her sunglasses with the blue lenses, the aquamarine mascara that made a ring around the blue lenses like a halo. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d heard rumors about the serious strangeness of Mrs. Morris, the American history teacher, and I can now say that those rumors are fact. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hall reminded them that they better hurry so they wouldn’t keep the other trick-or-treaters waiting and then she went out and left them alone. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Watson—Anna Watson—said that she thought you were drunk when she saw you outside her home. Were vou drunk?” The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She and Mrs. Strawberry can make a vest I’ll wear, like the workers. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z And all the while my Mrs. de Winter, my lady with her smile and her lovely face and brave ways, the real Mrs. de Winter, lying dead and cold and forgotten in the church crypt. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “How is it possible?” cried Emma, turning her glowing cheeks towards him; for, while she spoke, it occurred to her that he might have called at Mrs. Goddard’s in his way. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z For the next hour, we did pretty well by Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Then, when Mrs. Arable complained, he was moved to a bigger box in the woodshed. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton kisses the old man on each cheek. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z It was Mrs. Dalton, sitting quietly, her frail, waxen hands folded in her lap. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Up,” says Mrs. Grant to her daughter, and they head for the door. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Mrs. Tallis remained standing, while Briony sat on one side of the writing desk and the inspectors sat on the other. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I remember my makeover with Mrs. Walton like it was yesterday. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He could still see the other monks, and Mrs. Viboon, who had started serving food to them. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Mrs. Murdo was brisk in her manner, and in her person thin and straight as a nail, but she was kind in her unsmiling way. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Williams came into our classroom later that morning. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Weasley closed the door on the empty yard and then steered Harry by the shoulders into the full glow of the lantern on the table to examine his appearance. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z So I pointed to the words again, then pointed to Mrs. Lovelace, who was playing some kind of jazz music on the CD player. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z By the time the twins were toddlers, Mrs. Trepid couldn’t bear their stumbling and falling and screaming and banging and breaking and spitting. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dimblewit, her face red, Pixel with her head down in the corner as Mrs. Dimblewit recounted the events of the Bruised Apple Bookshop. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I'm doing much better at keeping pace with Mrs. Brook at recess. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z The one thing that kept her polite and attentive to Mrs. Coulter was that tantalizing hope of going north. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I stomp straight over to Mrs. Winstead, and slam my quiz down on her desk. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “You were naked in Mrs. Cobb’s kitchen,” Turner’s father said, slowly and quietly. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Week One looks like this: “More of a chart, then,” Mrs. de Roo said, “than a diary in the classical mode, as such?” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z As Mrs. Popper finished the Waltz, both Nelson and Columbus stopped fighting, put down their flippers and stood still, facing each other. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Jackson,” Dr. Rhodes says, “may we please have a word in my office?” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He was tempted to pull out his phone to scroll through his texts again, but he didn’t want to risk Mrs. Torrance’s ire. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baxter picked up the bowl of peeled potatoes and placed it on the kitchen counter. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z As I stand motionless in front of the mirror, Mrs. Walton holds the dress up to my shoulders. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “No one really starts anything new, Mrs. Nemur. Everyone builds on other men’s failures. There is nothing really original in science. What each man contributes to the sum of knowledge is what counts.” Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z My pity for Mrs. Cullinan preceded me the next morning like the Cheshire cat’s smile. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Arthur tried to borrow Ministry cars for us,” Mrs. Weasley whispered to Harry as they stood in the rain-washed yard, watching the taxi drivers heaving six heavy Hogwarts trunks into their cars. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z "Well, Mrs. Olinski, my reason is the best of all. Fact: I was best man at their wedding." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z She laughed and Mia echoed it politely, but she could see the seed of an idea cracking and sprouting in Mrs. Richardson’s mind. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “I’m so proud you gonna work at last,” Mrs. Reilly said emotionally and kissed her son somewhere in his damp moustache. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Right there in Mrs. Castro’s painting studio, she grabbed a pencil and a piece of drawing paper and sketched it. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z On the day that Epiphany Middle School was invited to attend Annie, Mrs. Olinski had driven her van to the high school and had arrived ahead of the school bus. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Park walks up and holds out her hand. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I’m not allowed to help in the kitchen—I think Mrs. Byrne is afraid I might steal food. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z It's hard to believe Amma ever fought with Mrs. Snake—I would love to see that. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z “Do you know how loud it is in here?” shouts Mrs. Krajewska over the music. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “Her friends must all be sorry to lose her; and will not Colonel and Mrs. Campbell be sorry to find that she has engaged herself before their return?” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z When I showed Mrs. V, she laughed so hard, she snorted. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z My mother got a phone call on the night it happened from Mrs. Williams. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z I get a bad feeling the second Mrs. Fisher says, “Class, today marks the third day of National Poetry Month, and were going to form groups of two for our poetry unit.” Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z For a second, I thought maybe Mike had kidnapped Mrs. Winterbottom and was bringing her back for some ransom money or maybe he was now going to do away with the rest of us. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z “And since his birthday is this weekend,” Mrs. Morehouse continues, “his father and I knew this would be the perfect present for him.” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I lean against the wall in the hallway and watch her hold up one finger to signal Mrs. Bindocker to slow down. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z I tried not to stare as Mrs. O’Leary ripped off the target dummy’s shield with the arm still attached and shook it like a Frisbee. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He glanced up at Mrs. Granger, expecting to see those eyes drilling a hole in him. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “You must speak clearly, dear,” Mrs. Weasley told Harry as George dipped his hand into the flowerpot. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Salt was a great fat creature with short legs, and she was blowing like a rhinoceros. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z “They’ve found Mrs. de Winter’s boat and they say there is a body in the cabin.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z After a couple of seconds, she goes, “Hi, this is Midtown School of the Arts. May I speak to Mrs. Jayda Jackson, please?” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z As the last note dies, Mrs. Spitz walks over to me, and all eyes turn my way. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly saw again the horrible, coffee-stained lumber jacket that she had always secretly wanted to give to the Volunteers of America along with several other pieces of Ignatius’ favorite clothing. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Mrs. Alexander said, “Why do you need someone to look after Toby, Christopher?” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Patel put her briefcase on the floor and bent to massage one stockinged foot. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Before we got back to Camillo Junior High, we passed Saint Adelbert’s—“built almost a century ago with the pennies of Italian immigrants,’’ said Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z She had nothing, and people like mean old Mrs. Caruthers had everything. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z The usual customers come in, like Mrs. Jackson, who insists on buying her greens from Daddy and nobody else. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I look through the crack from my bedroom door and see Mrs. Olsen and Mother shaking hands. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z And when I told it to Mrs. Miller’s class, I did the same as her, because this is her story. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “Yes, of course, Mrs. Danvers,” but I knew this was not what she had meant to say, and silence fell between us once again. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He looked at the girl and said, “You know, Claude, I'm going to save my money and my winnings, and I’m going to visit Mrs. Frankweiler again.” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Calmly, Mrs. Horsepool-Worthingham jabbed at her and tore a big hole in her black dress. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z And when I got confused when Mrs. Rouse was explaining about the online card catalog, Betsy didn’t make fun of me. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z She was on friendly terms with Lillian Taylor, with whom she shared a passion for flowers and for The Magic Mountain and Mrs. Dallo- way. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I couldn’t even imagine going into the kitchen and chatting up Mrs. Bernoffski while she took a couple hours whipping up some crummy European substitute hot cocoa. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Mrs. Ames tried to speak and her voice was a croaking whisper. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z You ran downstairs and demanded of Mrs. Fairfax some occupation: the weekly house accounts to make up, or something of that sort, I think it was. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Morehouse? Jason and I are going out in the parking lot for a few minutes. We’re going for a run.” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Grant stands, turning her attention to Mama. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z “For God’s sake, stop calling me Mrs. Das. I’m twenty-eight. You probably have children my age.” Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z At this, Mrs. Bigio had tearfully insisted that the cream puffs were really not that bad after all, and she had put a whole one into her mouth, chewed, and swallowed. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z We spent the day caring for the Sharp children and reviving Mrs. Sharp, who fainted when the doctor bled both children. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I imagined the hallways outside this room as a desert filled with enemies in khaki, Mrs. Turton dashing through the harsh landscape in an effort to save the world. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He did not know what he would do or say to Mrs. Das once they arrived at the hills. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z That evening, when Helen had gone back to Arlington and Mrs. Croft and I were alone again, I began to worry. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Monroe turned off the stove and left the room. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z Also why Mrs. March gently nodded her head and asked, rather abruptly, if he wouldn’t like to have something to eat. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Murdo, walking even more briskly than usual to keep her spirits up, was crossing Harken Square when something fell to the pavement just in front of her with a terrific thump. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dursley came into the living room carrying two cups of tea. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hall, the school secretary, approaches you with plastic bags. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z And then I decided to do what is called Trying a Different Tack, and I asked her whether she knew of anyone who might want to make Mrs. Shears sad. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “And Mrs. Campbell told you this? How did she seem?” Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z She’d just set a plate of pancakes in the middle of the table when Mrs. Baylor came back into the house with a stack of mail. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Outside in the hall, Mrs. Carpenter said, “We’ll call your father right away. Isn’t that wonderful news?” The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z After a bit of this, Mrs. Corcoran went up to the bedroom, and came down again with a look on her face that was terrible to see. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I finally realized that even Mrs. V couldn’t figure out everything in my head. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z John pours the whiskey and I find myself holding my glass to the bottle in the formal manner, the way I held the envelope for Mrs. Fermin. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. and Mrs. Zuckerman were always complaining about them, and putting up screens. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z “I don’t disagree that it was an accident,” Mrs. Jarzab replied. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z God bless you, Mrs. McGrath, and I know it’s asking a lot but could you possibly lend me a couple of cigarettes? Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. García, the school lunch matron, opened the door and stepped out, a bell in her hand. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “I’ll try to ask the woman I live with,” said Mrs. Rimas. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z There stood Mrs. Weasley, short, plump, and wearing an old green dressing gown. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Richardson climbed the steps to the second floor, noting the linoleum that was just beginning to peel at the corners of the treads. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z No one wanted to go to bed when at ten o’clock Mrs. March put by the last finished job, and said, “Come girls.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z At dinner that night Mrs. Richardson announced her plan to visit Pittsburgh—“For research,” she told everyone. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Jones was thrilled when we arrived with our load of dirt. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. seemed to like basketball and knew what a foul was. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss was nowhere around, and Luke was safe too. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Trepid’s gaze shifted to the porch below. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z I could not tell what annoyed her more: Luke’s buzzing around the room, Mr. Ferris’s prompting, or Mrs. Moss’s interference. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z But at that moment we heard Mrs. Croft’s electrifying voice rising up the stairs. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z If Mrs. Roethke had been there, I would have punched her right in the face. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “Why should they?” and Mrs. March put the question with what the girls called her ‘Maria Theresa air’. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. made the kind of biscuits that pop when you twist the can. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter smiled and passed on without a word. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Of course Mrs. Kowalski sent me to the principal’s office, and as usual, they wouldn’t let me go home until my parents came to pick me up. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “The villagers are not happy,” said Mrs. Rimas. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “My, my,” Mrs. Mansfield said, looking a little let down for some reason. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I thought about Mrs. Hidalgo saying that it was important to know my history. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Now we spend every day from July until the middle of August at Mrs. Hughes's Nursery and Day School. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z “He probably just ran away to keep Mrs. Brenner from wedding him off.” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z That was just one of the reasons I decided to visit Mrs. Turton at lunchtime. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I think about the gift I got for Brandy and how much she’s going to like it as we board the boat with Mrs. Fiester. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z I’m about to argue when Mrs. Gruver steps out of her office and puts her long, skinny self between me and any chance of escape. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “I do hope that Mrs. Squirrel hasn’t decided to sleep in,” said Matthias. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He considered asking Mrs. Das for a sip of water, then decided against it. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Turner wondered if this would be the moment he would hear Mrs. Cobb’s last words. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “We don’t keep personal possessions in the house,” Mrs. Moss said. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Banks was glad because she was able to tell everybody that her children’s nurse was so fashionable that she didn’t believe in giving references. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z “We must ask Mr. and Mrs. Weston to dine with us, while Isabella is here.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Behind him, just beyond the point where the sunlight reached, Mrs. Coulter was heating some water in a small pan over a naphtha stove. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z They were soon gone again, rising from their seats with an activity which took their brother by surprise, and hurrying off as if eager to escape from Mrs. Bennet’s civilities. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. Weston waited patiently for two minutes, then impatiently for two more, and finally broke the silence. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z I should have liked something clearer; but Mrs. Fairfax either could not, or would not, give me more explicit information of the origin and nature of Mr. Rochester’s trials. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “No—Mrs. Knightley;—and till she is in being, I will manage such matters myself.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Not far from Mr. and Mrs. Crane and Miss Wylie was a little bitty headstone that said “In Memory of Tweety, Jan. 4, 1894.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. de Vries pulls a small packet from her coat pocket. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Smith asked, leaning against the door with folded arms. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z "Mrs. Baumbach, could you hem my witch's costume? I need it for tonight." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z But Mrs. Menzer finally left, and Mom pulled away first, holding me by the shoulders and leaving a gaping empty space between us. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I noticed Mrs. Baylor’s son was not looking at my sister, either. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z You see, Mrs. van D. is going to have to part with her fur coat. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “There will be no fingerprints on it save those of Mrs. Hubbard.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z “By the way,” said Mrs. Baker from her desk, “teachers do not bring up Shakespeare to bore their students to death.” The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z At the bottom of the article, a single sentence caught Mrs. Richardson’s eye: “Ms. Chow had been informed of her daughter’s whereabouts by a coworker at Lucky Palace, a Chinese restaurant on Warrensville Road.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Horsepool-Worthingham grabbed a pitchfork that was leaning against the porch. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss, her wiry hair looking like a Brillo pad, peered out the door of the trailer. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “I still don’t see why we have to go through that every time you come home,” said Mrs. Weasley, still pink in the face as she helped her husband out of his cloak. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z It was soldiers and not Mrs. Surratt who opened the door to him. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z My grandmother rolled her eyes at her mother—something I’d never do to Cecile, and out of respect, not to Mrs., either. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Buckminster and Turner went behind him and stood with him at the back of the church to endure the handshakes and knowing looks. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z It was like even the birds knew they had to be quiet, because I guess no one was supposed to disturb the great Mrs. Windermere. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Mrs. Kent stepped into the back of the ambulance. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Which is more than I can say for Mrs. Sidman’s mango sweater. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “But the witch would tell us at once,” said Mrs. Coulter. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I have been speaking to Mrs. Hubble, and I am going to her to-morrow. I hope we shall be able to take some care of Mr. Gargery, together, until he settles down.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z She says Mrs. Pearl needs to know that somebody cares. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z So I went to the green field on the way to Mrs. Windermere’s house and hoped that no one was around. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “You and your husband had recently put down earnest money on this land. Is that correct, Mrs. Heine?” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Amos said, “Now, Toddy, hush up, you’ll just tire yourself out more.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I tell her, I want to go to America, Mrs. O’Connell. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z I stammered something about the old ladies at the fruit stand, and Mrs. Dodds, and my mom stared at me, her face deathly pale in the flashes of lightning. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Chiltington glanced around to make absolutely certain they were alone in the lobby. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z “You began the evening well, Charlotte,” said Mrs. Bennet with civil self-command to Miss Lucas. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z By the time we were done, Mrs. Baker was almost in tears, it was all so tragic and beautiful and lovely. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “Cissy said she thinks there’s about six hundred people in the street now just milling around,” Mrs. Baylor said behind me. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. van D. was already standing beside her bed with her knees knocking when the boom came. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Inside, I find Mrs. Newman eating at her desk. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I remember that at the end of service, the congregation took up a collection for Mrs. Duncan. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z "It often takes more courage to be a passenger than a driver. Of course, Mrs. Olinski, I am in no way making reference to this trip." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z I could tell that Mrs. Baker was wanting to try it. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z And there wasn’t much help from anyone in Mrs. Baker’s class. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Regard for my sister’s credit and feelings prevented any public exposure; but I wrote to Mr. Wickham, who left the place immediately, and Mrs. Younge was of course removed from her charge. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Darcy, after enquiring of her how Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner did, a question which she could not answer without confusion, said scarcely anything. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z I never knew she went to see Mrs. Brook. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” said Mrs. Weston, laughing, “perhaps the greatest good he could do them, would be to give Jane such a respectable home.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Our neighbors might call our place Mr. and Mrs. Leith’s house, which would be both right and wrong. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Mother and Mrs. Rimas whispered back and forth in Lithuanian behind the blond guard. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Milgrom was lying on the mattress as usual, facing the wall. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z “And do you really know all this?” cried Mrs. Gardiner, whose curiosity as to the mode of her intelligence was all alive. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z After Mrs. Gordy left, Mama made me go to my room while she told Papa what Miss Sarah said Mrs. Snodgrass said Smiley said I said. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Castro sat serenely in a chair by the barred window. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z After Mrs. Wesley’s surgery, she wore some sort of voice box with a small microphone attached. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Glass blinked her eyes, just once, and Zooey instantly looked away from her face. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z “Your stories,” Mrs. Marl had said in their English lesson. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z This was all the account I got from Mrs. Fairfax of her employer and mine. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “Get a good night’s rest,” Mrs. Scatcherd calls from the front of the car. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Oddly enough, it was furnished in exactly the same sort of style as Mrs. Figg’s house: There were crocheted covers on the mismatched chairs and a strong smell of cats. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Snowball had found in the harness-room an old green tablecloth of Mrs. Jones’s and had painted on it a hoof and a horn in white. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z It’s too small for me but Mrs. Smeath says it will do for now. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Yes, indeed,” cried Mrs. Bennet, offended by his manner of mentioning a country neighbourhood. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z When he walked into the basement classroom, he saw Mrs. Myers had already had Leslie’s desk taken out of the front of the room. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Park smiles at me in the rearview mirror. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z After Mr. Nielsen comes in and we sit down to supper, Mrs. Nielsen slides the pack of Lucky Strikes toward me across the table. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Because Mr. and Mrs. Lassiter ran a photo business, printing and framing photos and teaching digital photography, their house was filled with printed pictures. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Baca connected extension cords into electrical outlets inside the cafeteria that Mrs. Hidalgo ran out to where we were setting up. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Margaret Reynolds, age 83, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday after a short illness. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z |
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