| 单词 | nervously |
| 例句 | She glanced about nervously, but there was no one close enough to hear. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z So they nervously prowled the bars and card rooms and dance halls, drinking beer and taking occasional shots of whiskey and singing along with ragtag cowboy bands. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Mark took in their group: The Toad, fidgeting nervously. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She tapped her fingers nervously on the wheel. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z "I was right, wasn't I?" he murmured nervously. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z She bit nervously at a fingernail, thought better of it, and hid her hands behind her back. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Otherwise he was himself — large-faced, dimpled, with eyebrows that rode nervously up and up, away from his flat, wide, placid nose. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Britten walked away from the trunk, running the fingers of his left hand nervously through his hair. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Dean looked at his dad’s cup a bit nervously. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Wes says, and then he glances at me nervously, which makes me wonder if Wes somehow found out that Russ’s parents were murdered. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I nervously asked again from the backseat of Roy Lee’s car as we bounced up the rutted dirt road to Snakeroot. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Moments before the tryouts got under way, I stood in the doorway of the auditorium, nervously wringing my hands as Minnijean tried to register. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Her voice is extra polite, and she tugs nervously on her work scrubs. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She shifted her weight nervously as the condor face of the man who had taken her from Sam flashed into her visual memory. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “You don’t have too many names on this thing, do you?” he mumbled nervously. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Shaking my leg nervously, I sit in the waiting room, staring anxiously out the window at the snow. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The does nearest to him backed away nervously. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Soon Grace and his team “were nervously indicating that they had had enough.” The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He glanced nervously at the crate and nodded again. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z As my mother and I nervously entered the small room I looked up and had the most terrifying experience of my seven-year-old life. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Now all three little girls, still in their sleeping garments, were giggling nervously in the small room where Bryn groaned and twisted on the bed. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Selling old toys is a little different from all this…” He nervously took the medallion out of Bo's hand. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z One of the horses whickered nervously when Ghost padded by. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z His forehead and protuberant white eyeballs were soon glistening nervously again. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I saw Justin pacing off stage left, mumbling his lines nervously. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z One of the warriors chattered at him nervously. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Then he laughs nervously, noticing my dad frowning a bit at the word “squirrelled.” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The hedgehog nervously pushed his tongue between his teeth. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z His sweating horse pranced nervously at the edge of the bank while Tenorio’s evil eye searched the brush for me. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He and I compared notes and laughed nervously when we got to the part of undressing in front of the nurse. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z He looked at the cars around us nervously, and said, “I’m just having trouble driving today.” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z I look over to see Camila glancing at her watch nervously, which is no surprise. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z A flood of reality rushed through Park, and he looked around nervously to see if anyone had been watching them. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z The Eights always set out on their first volunteer hour a little nervously, giggling and staying in groups of friends. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I gave it to her and sat nervously by the fax machine. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z She balances Jasmin on her hip, nervously adjusting her daughter’s party hat. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Their round heads nervously poked up, and they watched as a sparkling monster emerged from the crate. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z She rubs her neck and looks around nervously. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Lavadie, pacing around the sheriffs living room, shook his head nervously. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She was holding the large coffee cup and stirring nervously. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z They approach nervously, a bit giddy, afraid to be caught. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “See you in a moment, then,” said Hermione nervously, and she tottered off down the steps to LADIES. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z One night the Vietnamese crew directs us to go inside, and in the dark we sit nervously as the boat moves slowly away. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z "Did you see me in a green dream?" he asked Jojen nervously. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I look around nervously, but then there’s that voice again. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z She fiddles nervously with the big blue buttons on her yellow fleece coat, as if she can button out the termites like the cold. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Daniel was gone when Julie stepped into the kitchen and nervously glanced around. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad nervously drummed his fingers on the tabletop. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Pumpkin, glancing nervously about, picked up a heavy hoof and began cleaning it with his jackknife. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z "It's Widge," the doctor answered for me, then laughed nervously, as if suddenly aware how odd was the name he had been calling me for seven years. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Arion wasn’t usually scared of anything, but he reared, huffing nervously. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Some kids giggled nervously as they tried to maneuver their bodies into these “awkward” new positions, but no one was laughing at anyone else. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Mother made a few observations about the food, then she laughed nervously and was silent. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Susan grins nervously at me as she walks into room 5, and I walk into room 6, where a Dauntless woman waits for me. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z In the wings, the other girls are nervously whispering. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z A teenage boy in a baseball cap grins up at her nervously, and Felicia realizes she is standing naked in the window. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Ambrose moved nervously beside me, his eyes darting from face to face. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z His right hand moved nervously inside his pocket. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I shift nervously from one foot to the other. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I tighten my hold on Ma’s purse and glance around nervously. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z He looked nervously in his rearview mirror but saw nothing more than cars passing idly by and the darkened interior of the store. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z I played with the catch now nervously, studying the men. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Rachel moved nervously to the table and began to wrap the leftover com bread in a clean linen napkin. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Moving at the snail’s pace that is the norm above 26,000 feet, the throng labored up the Hillary Step one by one, while I nervously bided my time. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Then we all laughed, a bit nervously, and I think I ended up glaring. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z As he no longer screamed, I waited, from time to time glancing nervously at the window. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Careful not to walk through anyone,” said Ron nervously, and they set off around the edge of the dance floor. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The fighters and handlers in the room laughed nervously. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He was shocked and delighted and overwhelmed, wagging his tail nervously, sniffing about in this strange, fluffy substance, whimpering with the mystery of it all. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The reporter began to stutter, glancing nervously at something off camera. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z But the little girl slipped her hand nervously into Jinny’s as they made their way over to the table. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Er — I’m sorry — I don’t understand you,” said Ogden nervously. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He takes off his glasses and shoves them in his pocket, then runs a hand through his hair, his eyes skipping over mine nervously. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Cole scratched nervously at his stomach as he entered the library the first night. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Mrs. Parsons’s eyes flitted nervously from Winston to the children, and back again. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z “Guys,” Frank said nervously, “I see legion relics in this nest.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The old man said nothing, but glanced once more nervously, at his bedroom. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z I glance nervously at the others waiting for us outside. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He waited nervously for a moment before returning to the graph. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z His hair was sleep-mussed, and his legs dangled from the chair, kicking nervously at the air. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The horses pulling carts and carriages whinnied nervously, bobbing their heads up and down and rolling their eyes in fear of the commotion and noise. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z It wasn’t altogether surprising, therefore, that Dudley kept running his hand nervously over his backside, and walking sideways from room to room, so as not to present the same target to the enemy. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She touches her hand to her ankle and laughs nervously. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Arya picked it up and clutched it nervously with both hands, holding it out in front of her. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Careful,” said the wizard beside her, glancing around nervously; one of his pages slipped and fell to the floor. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She was nervously eyeing the troop of Recruiters, who had realized their leader was not among them. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Harry watched nervously as Draco drew nearer and nearer to his hiding place, examining the objects for sale. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z We all talked nervously, not looking at the stack of silver caskets that were being loaded on. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z They nervously glanced at each other and then at Ultima. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z People chuckled nervously as she took her seat, but when she looked at me, I saw tears in her eyes. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z His eyes glanced nervously over the deserted, dusty street. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “Yes it is,” he said, his gaze flicking nervously between me and the man. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The next Cyclops backed up nervously, so Frank cut his legs out from under him and sent him into the pit. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “I punched him because he wouldn’t stop turning off my stereo,” I correct nervously. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I locked the door and walked to the library, nervously jangling my key in my pocket. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z My stomach balls up nervously when my mother tells me this even though everything she's talking about has already happened. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The person with her smiled nervously at the Witchlings, seemingly apologetic but not defending them either. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z She was nervously nibbling a pencil as though it were a cob of corn. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z The children sat side by side on the other side of the piano, Katie nervously adjusted and readjusted the seat and the three sat waiting. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z They weaved around bushes and through the alleyways, Mr. Dimblewit looking around nervously almost the entire way. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I took my seat, nervously, my feet barely touching the floor. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The horses leap sideways, dancing nervously in their hitches. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He nodded at all the officers who were milling about nervously. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Lancelot turned his puzzled eyes on her, and smiled nervously. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Roger from your history class,” Kimberly answers, nervously jumping out of the way of some leaves that the wind rustled up. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Then he cleared his throat nervously and went on: “I may speak entirely freely in this court?” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z "It's legit!" he said, and pulled nervously on his long black beard as if it were black taffy. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z She laughed nervously and told me her name. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He looked at me nervously and mumbled a greeting. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Lolo has stuffed his hands in his pockets and jiggles the change nervously. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z When I reached the fire alarm, I looked around nervously. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z I wiped my dirty hands on my pants and opened it nervously. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z In the corral the penned animals milled nervously. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z As he spoke, Bernabe paced between rows, casting his eyes nervously—but actually blankly—about, as if searching for clues. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z His spirits drooped suddenly a moment later, and he ran his hand nervously over his short, black, graying curls. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Now, however, with Jefferson gone over to the other side and their former friendship reduced to polite and nervously evasive exchanges, Abigail became his chief and, in most respects, his sole collaborator. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Reynie and Sticky spent the rest of the morning looking nervously over their shoulders. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Mom smiles nervously and holds on to her glass and plate, as if I might get up and start throwing things. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Everyone watched and waited, nervously, to see what he would do. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z She glanced nervously at the long emptiness of the walls enclosing them. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z They pack, move, unpack, burrow in, and nervously await their next orders. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Charles stood up nervously; Cloke stayed where he was and looked at us with sleepy, inscrutable eyes. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The horse sidestepped nervously, feeling the awkward load shifting from side to side on its back. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Jesper caught himself nervously wiggling the baleen wedged between his teeth with his tongue and forced himself to stop before he triggered it. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I raised my right hand as directed and looked around nervously at the other hundreds of participants while a video of an imposing President Bush stared down at us like Big Brother. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z I saw Davey Cantor kick again at the wire screen, then walk away from them to the third-base line, his hands moving nervously against his dungarees. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z V followed the stream of visitors in chef’s hats and colored aprons, some toting cake pans under their arms, others simply fidgeting nervously. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Bobby, dressed conservatively, stood somewhat nervously at his side. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Luke grabbed his mom’s arm and she laughed nervously, tapping him on the hand like he was one of the boys, not wanting her to leave for work. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “Oh, no trouble, Colonel,” said Major Danby, trying nervously to cover up. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I don’t think I’ve ever met a person so nervously attuned to conflict. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She held a wicked-down lantern in one hand and a letter opener in the other, and her hard, black eyes flicked nervously between Emma and me. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z They saw Campion look upward nervously and another of the patrol glanced back to the cover of the bushes. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z As she watched, he fluttered to the top wire of the fence, where he perched nervously for a moment. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z The black shape went into the drawing room, and Coraline followed it a little nervously. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z His mother’s maroon hair was fluffed high over her forehead; her cheekbones were red with rouge that had been spread nervously up to the eyeballs. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I just laughed along nervously and rubbed my hands over the goose bumps on my arms. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The other demon looked nervously down the road. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She glanced nervously at Bob’s broom handle, wondering how long it would be before that hidden spearhead jutted out and got pointed at her. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I glance around nervously, but I don’t see an ambulance anywhere. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I called to Clement, nervously scanning the sanctuary grounds. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Neither man—or rather neither he nor Garland—spoke for a time, and then Garland cleared his throat, coughed nervously. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z They both fidgeted nervously during the course of their deceitful narrative, trying desperately not to contradict one another, while at the same time avoiding the cold impassive eye of the Warlord. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I swallow nervously as the implications of his words sink in. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I glanced nervously at our own house, with no rugs or tea service, but how much did that matter? The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He paused and ran his hand nervously across his forehead. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Laughing a little nervously, she held out the iced coffee. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z George eyed Jeff nervously until Mr. Jackson announced it was time to pack up. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z The Vitamin Kid pawed nervously at the ground. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “What are you looking at?” he says nervously. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “That’s fine,” I said nervously because my heart was very much alive and pounding in my chest. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry about your wife,” he said sadly, and then looked back at Vera, who had lit up a cigarette and was nervously smoking it. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z He is pale, glancing nervously at a point out of sight of camera. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z And when Chrysaor said the crew wasn’t afraid of anything, one of the dolphins had nervously corrected him. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She bit her lip and looked nervously at Jamison. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Did you say Hail?” inquired the King, looking about him nervously. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The mother at the drink station nervously told one of her junior-high-school-aged boys to turn around and not look at us. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z He pulled nervously at an earlock, his eyes dark and brooding. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “Yes sir—” The policeman waited nervously for about a minute. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad’s on his computer, and Mom is nervously rearranging our yarmulke collection. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z In the middle of our conversation the mistress of the boardinghouse nervously ushered a white man into my room. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “And be sure to get out at the right grate. “The right what?” said Harry nervously as the fire roared and whipped George out of sight, too. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Soon after I arrive, I’m tapping my foot nervously on the floor as Guillermo opens my sketchpad on the large white drafting table in the center of the studio. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z “Don’t touch me,” he snapped nervously, because he didn’t want to get his own hands any more wet than they already were. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Our daddy hadn't arrived yet and she was shaking her leg nervously. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z A few other students are gathered inside the grounds, joking and talking nervously. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z A couple of the bolder first years laughed, although nervously, and they almost leaned forward, probably grateful it was Lianne up there, not them. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Harry waited for the rest of the class to disappear, then headed nervously for Professor McGonagall’s desk. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The girl was pacing nervously and appeared to be having an animated conversation with herself. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z These soldiers all wore the same stern, tense expressions and handled their bayonetted rifles nervously, as if they were in the camp of the enemy. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z A farmer smiles nervously at approaching American troops, one with his weapon at the ready, 1967. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z He looked down at me and smiled, a little nervously, I thought. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Ivanito began jumping nervously in place, jumping brisk little jumps like he was trying to stay warm. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Joyce, quietly jubilant, set about cleaning up the peanut shells the kids had let drop on the floor as they listened nervously to the race. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I approach the door and glance nervously at the trunks laid end-to-end across the back wall. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He leaned down and whispered nervously, loud enough for all the others to hear: “She is pretty.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Pale eyes moved nervously in a great round moon of a face, and plump sweaty fingers wiped themselves on the velvet of his doublet. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She stared nervously at the tattooed girl who was working the window. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He fingered his amulet nervously, hoping it had protected him, but he knew it had no power over the Evil Eye. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Reed tapped nervously at his thighs, where his guns should have been. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z All morning I nervously waited for Mr. Becker to leave for lunch. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He sat on the edge of the bed, nervously bouncing his leg and holding his ears in frustration. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He glanced nervously at greenery that encircled diem on all sides. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Mildred, leaning anxiously, nervously, as if to plunge, drop, fall into that swarming immensity of colour to drown in its bright happiness. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z “Percy first,” said Mrs. Weasley, looking nervously at the clock overhead, which showed they had only five minutes to disappear casually through the barrier. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Very nervously, she reached for the box of matches. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z “Sir — sir, ^dr. Bagman wants him,” he said nervously. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Dryads armed with bows and arrows talked nervously at the edge of the woods. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z When I open the door, Thomas coughs nervously at the surprised look on my face and pretends to smile. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She flicked it away and wiped her hand nervously on her pants. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He had hardly replaced the lid when the handle of the other door turned, making him jump nervously. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I squirm out of his grasp, laughing nervously. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z At noon Lupita got the letter she had written, nervously put in the cash she and Salvador had agreed to send, sealed it, and handed it to Concha along with four dollars for the registration. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z She bobbed her head up and down and nervously stacked and restacked her tail feathers. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z And with that he opened the umbrella and looked up nervously. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Werfel sat nervously in the palace’s imperial archives, waiting to go down to the city gates and greet the guest. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z The baby wailed and the horse shifted nervously in his traces. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Fela looked around nervously, shifting her weight from foot to foot. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I nervously glanced at Mrs. Maxy and luckily she was busy stapling all the presidents’ heads on a bulletin board. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Monique smiled nervously and admitted to Gerald, “Well, I guess you’ve got quite a few questions. Here, have some syrup on those pancakes. I remember how much you like maple syrup.” Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Brown raised his staff and pointed the end of it at Tristran's chest, nervously. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Denna shifted uncomfortably from one foot to the other, looking around nervously. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I unwind the leather reins from my forearms and nervously slide one leg up and over Friday's saddle while I inch myself to the crates. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Reshevsky nervously paced the stage, once again waiting for the absent Bobby to arrive, this time to play the disputed thirteenth game. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The man with the beard and the turban, who did not believe in ghosts, was looking around him nervously. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z “No no no,” I said, perhaps too nervously. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Soldiers stood on both sides, not cops now but National Guardsmen, camouflaged, helmeted, nervously holding rifles with bayonets. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He was conscious of the effort to breathe; he licked his lips and fumbled nervously with his cap. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She is a tall, languid young lady with a pallid, oval face and beautiful pale-blue-gray eyes; her hands are extraordinary—long-fingered, flexible, nervously elegant. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Before I could say anything she looked nervously behind her. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She laughed nervously, then conceded, “Just like my parents.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I hesitate, pinching my fingers against my leg nervously. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I nervously walked over to their barrack, followed by a pack of barking dogs. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z The boys glanced at one another, grinning nervously. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Angela helped the invalid to her feet and nervously peered in both directions before stepping into the hallway. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked nervously at the Oracle’s withered face. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He nervously looked down at the paper, and then looked up at all of us, smiling. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z She approached him, nervously wiping the backs of her hands on her canvas apron. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Frank glanced nervously at the cursed yellow daisy. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z As soon as he walked in the door, Dad started talking excitedly and nervously to Mom and Grandma, not even caring that we children were listening. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he turned to look at Ron, who was watching him almost nervously, as though waiting for his opinion. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z But in the end he came along, nervously chewing on his huge fingernails. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z His spirited horse pranced nervously and tossed its head from side to side. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I picked mine up and nervously tore at the butcher-paper wrapping: a bag of candy. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z A tall man stepped in and looked around nervously. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I glance nervously at the empty nurses’ station behind me before sliding quickly into the elevator and jamming the door-close button. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Gum Baby asked him nervously, “You, uh, you know this place?” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z In spite of how badly that first dinner had gone, Father relied greatly on Anatole and even looked forward to his visits, somewhat nervously, I think. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The front seats are mostly occupied by kids who are squirming so nervously, they must be sixth graders. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Others were standing round, still scribbling nervously upon their pads of paper. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “And if we are too late?” asked Sticky nervously. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He twisted the bottom of his T-shirt, shifting nervously on his goat hooves. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Grace nervously bounced her leg in the waiting room of the therapist’s office. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z His hands worked nervously as though they were pulling things unseen from the air and binding them together. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z “If we don’t keep ahead of them we’ll be up to our shins in it,” she hissed nervously. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The horse snorted and nervously stamped her feet. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z Faced with the Real World, she clung nervously to old remembered rules, and had no one but herself to rebel against. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The dog was on the other side of the maintenance yard with his head inside a four-foot-wide concrete pipe, tail rigid, back feet bouncing nervously. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z “Hi, Mr. Jackson,” I said, rubbing the toe of one shoe nervously over the other. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z They looked at each other, and both started giggling nervously. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z Waiting for dark, they watched nervously up the cliff to the house whose lighted windows looked out over the silver river. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sure. Of course,” I say, glancing nervously at August. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The hen watched us, cackling nervously, and when we walked around the bush, her beady eyes followed us. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “Read it!” he whispered, glancing nervously at the door. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “But they’re being ridiculous,” I continued, blinking nervously now, because we had caught the attention of Mr. Moore, the restaurant manager. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z The children took seats at the kitchen table and stared nervously into their oatmeal. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z I nervously opened a page, toiled through a couple lines, encountering long words I could not pronounce, let alone understand their meaning. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “If you are enjoying the connection, time goes quickly. If you aren’t, it’s the longest six minutes of your life,” she said as she watched the couples nervously chatter. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Lara rhymed quietly and nervously—and with even more flagrant disregard for the beat than me. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z A pale young man made his way forward, very nervously. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z He was in the front seat and next to him was Belew, nervously sucking one Marlboro Light after another as if they gave him strength. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z When Reginald visited me, he nervously moved about in his chair; he told me that each hair on my beard was a snake. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt my stomach flutter nervously at the mention of Hillside. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The visiting child was a shy, skinny boy about my height who was clinging to his cousin nervously. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z They crowded in, standing rather closer together than they would usually have done, peering about nervously. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Golan swiveled his head back and forth, nervously sizing us up. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “We must be terribly late,” gasped the earl nervously as they reached the tall doors of the banquet hall. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z “Shh,” Chess said, falling into step with him and looking around nervously. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “Come with me now. To the principal’s office,” she called out nervously. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I pull out Plato’s Republic, but the minute I do, Jeff Garnet sits down next to me and stares, nervously, until I look up. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z He sat there in obvious pain, resting his finger on his lap and nervously smoking a cigarette despite the sign on the wall that said NO SMOKING. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He glanced nervously at the door to the dormitory, which was growing dark. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Tyson muttered nervously, “Too much strain on the pistons. Not meant for deep water.” The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z But it was a slow process, and as he painstakingly ascended toward the crest of the Step, I nervously studied my watch and wondered whether I might run out of oxygen. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z His hair was mussed, his face moved nervously, and the dead calm was gone from his eyes. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I struggled in his thick arms while Mom hovered nervously nearby. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He looked over at her, then looked back, nervously, at the road. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Their satyr guide Grover Underwood pranced nervously at the summit, yelling, “Hurry! Hurry!” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Years later, a reporter described how he’d still pace before a fire “like a leashed animal. He nervously rubbed his hands into the flames. His rather ruddy face was aglow with cold and excitement.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z I watched Aunt Tuti pace nervously around the dining room at the restaurant while making a face like she was about to swallow an entire apple. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z A line of children already stood at the door, all of them accompanied by their parents, all fidgeting nervously. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “Except when you lost,” said Andrew, nervously fidgeting with his glasses. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z She sat behind the wheel, tapping it nervously and muttering while I settled in the front seat and held Z in my arms. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He seemed ill at ease, and his eyes blinked nervously. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z She stares at them, twin ghosts, and nervously pats her throat. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “You don’t know that,” I say, swallowing nervously. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He laughed nervously and said, "You look a bit like an Indian yourself." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Jake slowed and jerked his head nervously to look behind him. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z His eyes are moist with compassion, his hand is moving on me, nervously and with impatience. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z But just the fact that I am in the same place as her has me nervously exhilarated. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Here the shop owners wrung their hands nervously. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He turned around to find Ann’s boyfriend, a tall middle-aged man with a small, neatly trimmed mustache, standing before him, nervously fingering his tie. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Denna picked up her part without the least hesitation, looking down at her feet and twining her fingers together nervously. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Of course, I should have gone to see you. There have been so many things—” he turned the leaves of Mademoiselle’s music nervously. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Ralph thought of several impolite things she could have said as he walked nervously around his prison, wondering how much longer before he would have to run that maze. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z I pinch my fingers together nervously, but I can’t find the words to explain myself. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The young man, in his unease, smiled nervously and Malcolm jeered, ‘Look at him laugh. He’s really not laughing, he’s just laughing with his teeth.’ The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked white-faced and grim, and he was blinking his eyes nervously. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “Oh, I suppose I do,” Dr. Calvin rubbed her hands nervously. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z X-Ray was sitting at a table, his fingers drumming nervously. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Then he started nervously as Britten whirled and pointed his finger into his face. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Talk about paranoid . Ron glanced nervously over his shoulder to check that Moody was definitely out of earshot and went on. “No wonder they were glad to get shot of him at the Ministry. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The whole team was changed and ready; Coote and Peakes, the Beaters, were both hitting their clubs nervously against their legs. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Tears filled the woman’s eyes, and she began to rub her left arm nervously, as if it were a lucky stone. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I thought about the way she nervously played with a loose thread on her sweater. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z That was a long stretch to wait while nervously wondering what she intended to give me. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I shook it, chuckling nervously as I did so. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “This is too creepy,” Sticky said, glancing nervously behind him. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z But as we drove up to the teller’s window, Mom seemed to get edgy and giggled nervously as she passed the withdrawal slip through the bulletproof window. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z From their post by the buffet table, my mother and Mrs. Mancini are nervously scanning the crowd. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Sucking in her breath, Lupita nervously fingered the skirt of her faded cotton dress. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Chronicler frowned nervously and ran his hands through his hair. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A family—a mom, a dad, and two kids—seated directly across from Jake and Emma near the back of the bus looked at a map and then at each other nervously. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z She laughed nervously and said, “Well, now he’s in Man’s Greatest Hospital.” Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z I sat with my group in the powdery red dust of Kakuma in the shade of an achuil tree and nervously waited for the teacher. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Glancing at my reflection in the glass of the door, I smile, nervously giving myself a quick once-over. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “But what does he want me for?” asked Neville nervously, as though he was expecting detention. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z One of the group clears their throat and walks away nervously. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Dumbledore moved closer to the water; Harry watched nervously as the tips of Dumbledore’s buckled shoes found the utmost edge of the rock rim. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z His pistol was loaded, but he checked to make sure, nervously thumbing the hammer back and in a few times. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z When Lady Constance was done, Mrs. Clarke glanced nervously at Penelope and then back to her mistress. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z His horse, blowing out its breath, shifted nervously. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Granny Smith let his eyes flick nervously over the dead man. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z In the corner of a separate cage a mother rat lay over her litter of blind naked children and let them suckle and the mother stared about nervously and fiercely. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z You could see people poised nervously, waiting as tensely as if Mr. Birkway was going to announce someone’s execution. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Jill tapped the empty plastic Coke bottle against the table nervously. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Some people pushed forward to have a closer look, some nervously left the circle when they saw the scissors used, and some glanced at their own pants. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Jan paused again and sucked long and hard at his cigarette, blew the smoke out slowly and nervously bit his lips. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Gradually, when nothing happened, nothing changed, the children looked at each other nervously and went away. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Lily was quiet during the entire ride, whereas my mother chatted nervously, giving advice about curfews and the procedure for receiving a gentleman caller and housemothers and vespers on Wednesdays. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Everyone in the room is bursting with questions, which Officer Jenkins nervously answers, his face red under a crew cut. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z She held a blue plastic hairbrush that she tapped nervously against her thigh like a good luck talisman. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She looked around the room nervously and then came up to me. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The bearded man looked nervously at his son, and then back to William. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z When Bunny saw the stream of blood running down over my lips and dripping off my chin she nervously pounded her fist in her glove. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The kid scuttled up the steps nervously when Park stopped in front of the house. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z "No, sir. There's no school today," I reply nervously. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “What the hell are you arresting me for? I’m just standing here,” George protested nervously. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z People are polite, and Ben and me shuffle as the line moves, nervously hoping no one asks about parents or teachers. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z She and the man spoke together quietly as my friends and I nervously surveyed the deserted courtyard. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z People were standing around, chatting, laughing nervously, instead of warming up their instruments. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He had sat back down, and was nervously flicking a lighter that would not light. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Ammu had begun to fidget, moving restlessly where she sat, pulling nervously at her fingers until the joints cracked. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood there, twitching nervously, dead in the water, while my siblings and I winced and held our breath to keep from laughing. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Her father was waiting in the anteroom, pacing nervously, his hands worrying the change in his pocket. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I pointed at the empty desk, nervously trying to make conversation.“Is that one going to be my desk?” Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z My mother walked slowly down the rampway, through the baggage platform, looking nervously from side to side. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “Charles,” said Francis, jingling his car keys nervously, “we stopped by because we’re driving out to the country. Thought it might be nice to get away for a while. Do you want to come?” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z "Then will you tell me please why you always glance about so nervously? You look like a dickey bird in a yard full of cats, as Mr. Pope would say." The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Isidore, nervously, took the pen from her and wrote: AND SAY WHAT? Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Like the old men on Tenth Street, now he bought the morning and evening papers, and once every two weeks the black newspaper, and read nervously, looking for reports of murders that appeared suspicious, pointless. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z As Mom pulled out of the driveway, George’s stomach turned nervously. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z The three of them sat nervously and respectfully opposite Principal Long. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z By this time Kyla and Larisa were giggling nervously, and I can only imagine what the audience must have thought at the sight of me running in circles behind the podium. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Mr. Thirsty looked around nervously, checking the door, the window, the holophone. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I notice, out of the corner of my eye, that my mother is nervously piling dishes and then getting up to take them out to the kitchen. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Annabeth didn’t understand how Frank could do that all by himself, but he swallowed nervously. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He breathes nervously, out of pursed lips, as if blowing on a spoonful of hot soup. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She giggled nervously, which she hated, but the whole thing was starting to feel so bizarre. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She looked around nervously, for every pair of eyes in the place had followed Father’s accusing gaze straight to her nakedness. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z A minute later, they were out in the open, standing on the very top of the peach, near the stem, blinking their eyes in the strong sunlight and peering nervously around. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z The Headmistress stood before the class, legs apart, hands on hips, glaring at the small boys and girls who sat nervously at their desks in front of her. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z He showered standing in the cast-iron tub and he shaved, very nervously, with a straight razor that Jacquel loaned him. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z As they got closer, Ella scratched nervously at her nest of books. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The other horses were eating toward the upper end of the pasture, but Nellie continued to rub herself nervously against the post. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z The night creatures returned to their hollows and grottoes, and the birds flitted nervously between the branches, twittering. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “Uh,” Percy said nervously, “things have changed up above in the last few thousand years.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Sir Kay had been watching the tilting nervously, waiting for his ton. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z "Smile," Viserys whispered nervously, his hand falling to the hilt of his sword. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “I must go now,” Mrs. Derby said suddenly, looking nervously toward the manor house. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z A few people laugh nervously, but most turn their heads to see if Skeeter has had the gall to show up. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dalton moved nervously, lifted her thin, white hands and tilted her head. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z His hands would jerk nervously, for in his dreams he was talking to his friend and Antonapoulos was watching him. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z His way of telling you something was to stare at you for three seconds and then grin nervously like you’ve misunderstood each other. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z From time to time, people glanced nervously over their shoulders, afraid of being shot in the back. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The principal, Mr. Bridges, was pacing nervously and gesturing to Coach Warner. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Around his bent shoulders was draped a shabby, grimy robe, which he fingered nervously. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z "Just a minute, now," he said, studying the sample, "just a minute . . ." I watched him nervously, waiting for him to throw a fit over the gray tinge and hating myself for feeling nervous and afraid. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She was also smiling — rather nervously, it was true — but the reduction in the size of her front teeth was more noticeable than ever; Harry couldn’t understand how he hadn’t spotted it before. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Again she shuddered nervously, grimacing in awareness of saying something wrong. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z So he ran down to the kitchen while I nervously kept watch from above. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z An Yi glanced nervously at Yang Fan, sitting off to our right. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z My feet dangle off the end, dance nervously, relishing relief for the first time in months. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She glances around nervously at the people shouldering against us, but when she looks back and up at me, her gaze becomes trusting and soft. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He smiled nervously as he explained to the reporter that this was how he planned to keep the girl’s insulin cold if and when the power went out in Baghdad. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Just—look at the front page of any newspaper,” she said nervously. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He smiled and said nervously, “Don’t make it long. I’m kind of like a cat up a tree so far he can’t come down.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He giggled nervously, his thin body flinching as if it were being tickled. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Several times his body moved nervously, as though he were about to go to Bigger; but he stood still. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I peek out nervously, certain I'm going to watch Max get caught where she has no business being. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z ‘Now you keep your eyes on the road,’ my mother said nervously. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z I started nervously tapping my shovel against the paving slab I’d just uncovered. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Once he had reloaded, Eliu was up and moving nervously about again. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He pokes his elbow nervously and lowers his voice. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The waitress who’d served us dinner was watching nervously out the window, like she was afraid Ares might hurt us. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z When she went over to the box and opened it a goose flapped its way out and started to walk around nervously as a few customers looked on with admiration. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Occasionally a man turned and looked after her and then nervously went about his business. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I can picture Max nervously chewing on the eraser end. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mamá said, and she glanced around the neighborhood nervously, like she was expecting someone to step out of their house and attack us. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I watched nervously as the guard took sharp white teeth out of the pot and pushed them into the soil. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z They both laughed, but briefly, nervously, this time. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z After five minutes, Chou and I glance at each other nervously, afraid to be so far away from the traffic but we dare not question Kim. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Emma was nervously fidgeting with her hair and chewing the tips. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “It’s sort of a silly present,” I said nervously. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “Probably just Charlie, now Mum’s asleep, sneaking off to regrow his hair,” said Ron nervously. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Stella, now nervously circling the burl of the wood grain at double speed, thought tonight could be the one when she wore a hole clear through it. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Scipio now pushed this curtain aside, adjusting his mask one last time and clearing his throat nervously. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z He walked toward us but stopped short when he saw Michael and nervously blurted out, “Who is he? You didn’t tell me you were bringing anybody with you.” Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z On this day, all is quiet and yet I nervously put one foot in front of the other, my eyes scanning the trees and bushes around me for signs of the Khmer Rouge. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Her father stands up, smiling nervously, forgets to raise his glass, and says, “Thank you very much for coming,” then turns to Gogol and Moushumi: “Okay, be happy.” The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z However, she puffed nervously on her cigarette and, rather bravely, picked up the phone. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z As Jonathan nervously approached him, he realized that the Hessian was holding the rope. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z He rubbed his fingers nervously against the small notebook in his pocket and told himself to be patient. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z “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 He smiled nervously when his brief ordeal had ended. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She gives me a cautious smile, then glances nervously at Kaede. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Harry bellowed, and through the window he saw the next-door neighbor, who had paused to restart his lawn mower, look up nervously. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Aunt Tuti shook her head nervously as she walked back to the hostess stand, mumbling before seating another guest. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Mundín faced us, his hands nervously working the snake into a rounder and rounder ball. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Farid muttered something in his sleep, put his hand nervously to the bandage around his head, then turned over. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Bianca glanced nervously at her brother, who was still staring in awe at Artemis. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I’m staring nervously at the tall grass swaying above my head and holding Mr. Sheep Sheep. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I fidgeted nervously with the zipper on my jacket. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Hell could freeze over but they would still come marching across the tracks, wrestling, kicking at each other, stomping into the classrooms where they fidgeted nervously all day and made things miserable for their teachers. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He nervously runs his fingers up and down the black keys. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z The dogs of the village smelled or heard or sensed them coming, and began to howl frightfully; and the reindeer in their enclosure moved about nervously, their antlers clashing like dry sticks. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z As Anh had nervously inspected the windows to establish the best source of light, he’d mounted her expensive, brand-new Nikon to the tripod and positioned it on the edge of the parquet floor. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z The women in the crowd glance nervously at the disappearing men. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “I mean, I don’t know exactly what’s happened or why you are traveling alone,” Cecilia started, blinking nervously as she spoke. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She started nervously twirling a ring on her right index finger. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z I laughed nervously, then looked at Mom, who had reached for her sketch pad without saying anything. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I was frightened to see her standing there so tiny, wringing her hands nervously. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He moved about nervously and licked his lips. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z I can have a good laugh at my former self, remembering how my sisters and I nervously made our list of prospects: oranges, flour, even eggs! The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I sat nervously in the corridor, waiting to be called in for my interview; I felt stiff in the pantsuit and clung awkwardly to Robin’s handbag. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She adjusts her cannula nervously as her dad hands her a microphone, before she turns to the crowd and speaks. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z As they ate, Toby caught Luke looking around the restaurant nervously. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Ronnie kept his head down, glancing nervously from side to side. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z She shifted nervously where she sat and put her hand on the sticky disk of resin I’d knocked away from her earlier. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I remember pacing about nervously all day while Richie, knowing he had ruined my life, cackled himself to sleep. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Ron grinned nervously at him, and Harry grinned back. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z My father glanced nervously at Caroline and me. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z An hour later the front door opened nervously, and Gatsby in a white flannel suit, silver shirt and gold-colored tie hurried in. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z His eyes dart around nervously as he says this. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z At times I stood about nervously while Herman went through the motions of a biochemist, and on several days I even understood what he said. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z As he sat at the counter of the diner waiting for Petey, nervously drumming his fingers, the black mare huge and agitated at her tether outside, Finn wondered what the hell he’d been thinking. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z This was a woods for looming bears, dangling snakes, wolves with laser-red eyes, strange noises, sudden terrors—a place of “standing night,” as Thoreau neatly and nervously put it. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z “If you can’t beat them, you’re going to join them,” my mother said when I nervously announced my wedding from a phone booth in Reno. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I was becoming irritated, and I could see that Algernon, upset by the smoke, the buzzing, the unaccustomed surroundings, was moving around in his cage nervously. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I was pacing in my small office, nervously running through the possibilities of what the Court might be debating so close to the execution hour. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z She smoothed down the cloth of her skirt nervously. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Genie eyed the woods nervously, until, thankfully—and animal-attack free—they came to a part of the trail that opened up. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “First to fight. First to die,” I agreed nervously. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Bigger shook his head and rubbed his hands nervously across his eyes. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z With the jackhammers silent, 426 fed Frightful again and nervously sat down and brooded the eggs while she exercised. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I stammered nervously as I introduced him to Mother, who was blending bergamot and ylang-ylang, clicking her fingers to test the proportions. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z This was the first court session of Joffrey's reign, so Sansa looked about nervously. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Patricia carried stacks of papers to all-night copy shops near Harvard, different shops on different nights, always glancing nervously over her shoulder before entering. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She laughed nervously and shuffled her feet around. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z A troop of newly arrived students, very young, pink and callow, followed nervously, rather abjectly, at the Director’s heels. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Both of her hands were now fumbling nervously with the piece of metal; then her shoulders shook. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “How did you—?” His eyes flicked nervously back and forth. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z "Park . . ." she said, looking nervously down the street to her house. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z His hand went nervously to his goatee, and he began winding it around his finger. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z They glanced up at him nervously, and Andrew said, “Quiet. The men at the Eight Ball asked for you, send their regards—they were glad to see León and Gene though.” Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment, there was only the sound of the two of them breathing, the chickens worrying their feathers, clucking nervously. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “We have to get the hell out’a here,” Eugene said nervously, “this hick town is killing me!” Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Day after day, if I ask directions or try to chat about the weather, they attempt nervously to answer me in halting English or French. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Right,” said Ron, who was twirling his wand nervously in his fingers. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z They laughed nervously about how furious Mrs. Sharpe would be if she caught them spying. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z They were connected to one another by ramshackle wooden bridges over which construction men, technicians, and scientists clambered nervously. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Tucker looked nervously from one to the other. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z The atoms inside me sparked and jangled nervously as soon as I saw her. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I nervously handled the four dollars we had scraped together. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I moistened my lips nervously, tracing the lines in the tile floor so I wouldn’t have to meet his eye. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z After several moments Mona stood again, and Taisin asked nervously, “Is it ready?” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I couldn’t help admiring her courage, but Hades glanced nervously at the ceiling. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z “No,” Piper agreed, gazing nervously down the highway. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z With wide-open eyes, she chattered to invisible courtiers and plucked nervously at her silver necklace. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Piggy glanced nervously into hell and cradled the conch. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z When Gareth nervously brought white heather to her bedroom as an apology for being whipped, she covered him with kisses, glancing in the mirror. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z My heart begins pounding nervously, and I turn my head to face them, meeting their dark eyes as they put the mask over my nose and mouth. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z With a shy grin, with one foot nervously rubbing the ankle of the other leg, the Singer of the future stood and faced the crowd. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked into the pedicab and saw Grandma kneading her hands nervously. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She sat, her hands twisting nervously in her lap. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z In the corridor outside the room that was now Lyra’s, there was a group of nuns, all of whom Malcolm knew well, and they were crowding nervously around the door, which was closed. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z She almost laughed, and nervously clamped her hand over her mouth to silence herself. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Fred, George, and Ginny were nowhere to be seen, though the path was packed with plenty of other people, all looking nervously over their shoulders toward the commotion back at the campsite. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She glanced nervously in the direction of the forest where Amari and Tidbit hid. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She kept stealing glances at me; then her eyes would dart away nervously. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “We've given our word not to tell anyone about it,” Prosper muttered, nervously tugging at the filthy cloth that was holding up his arm. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Blackberry scrambled up into the fern and then returned to the top of the bank, fidgeting nervously and half inclined to bolt at nothing. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The three women fidgeted and looked nervously at the empty mud-coloured walls. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z “We are. We took advantage of her state of mind,” Juanita concluded, biting her lip nervously. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z When our eyes finally met, she smiled at me nervously. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I glanced about nervously and got to my feet. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Portia wet her lips nervously and said: ‘He coming back whenever he get good and ready. Buddy will be glad to ride him to town in the car. Buddy just love to drive.’ The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z My parents waited nervously as the doctors tried every trick they knew. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Willie gazed nervously around the room—at the books on the kitchen table, the sink, the cot against the wall, and at his father. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Gram is uneasy, I can see her eyes flitting nervously around the room, like she's crossing the border into a really foreign country. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z Thorold tried to comfort her, but he didn’t know the reason for her extremity of grief, and could only pat her shoulder nervously. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Occasionally a car sputtered up the hill from downtown and detoured around the sleeping dogs before parking in front of Peerless Painless Dentist, its driver getting out and walking nervously into the office. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I said, backing nervously away from the edge. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z My brothers glanced nervously at each other and nodded. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Helen said nervously, “Well, it was kind of awful and—kind of beautiful.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z My heart is thumping in my chest nervously. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The seats around them began to fill up, and Seven chuckled nervously as a real grown-up witch slid into the seat next to her. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Holding my breath nervously, I pray she will take pity on me and scoop my ladle of soup from the bottom of the pot, where all the solid food rests. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked around the courtroom nervously before raising his hand and swearing an oath to tell the truth. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z His voice had grown so loud that his horse whinnied nervously beneath him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z There was a silence, while Mr. Weasley eyed his wife nervously. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Soon I heard Lily approaching, shaking the keys in her hand nervously. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She glanced nervously at the house and almost fainted. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I stood nervously at the far side of the yard, wondering whether to approach. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks,” he said, fiddling with the boot slider on his bolo tie and looking at the ground nervously. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “I thought you said they don’t eat meat,” Denna said, looking around nervously. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He walked nervously to the door, looked up and down the street, then practically pushed us out onto the porch. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He looks around a bit nervously, as if getting caught even talking to me would make it worse for him. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Half of Gryffindor House seemed to have turned up, from first years who were nervously clutching a selection of the dreadful old school brooms, to seventh years who towered over the rest, looking coolly intimidating. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The second figure—a rabbit as big as a kindergartener—twitched nervously and snapped, “Of course I’m sure, John! Hurry up! We need to get this over with.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Leo tapped his fingers nervously on the table. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z His tongue flicked nervously over chapped, cracked lips. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z And then nervously added, “I have Hemingway’s liver disease.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Then he begins bobbing his head nervously, so that his face makes figure eights in front of me. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Charlie smiled nervously and sat down on the edge of the bed. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z She carried Rachel inside to where Judah still stood, nervously pinching the rim of his sweat-stained hat. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Miss Lilian smoothed her dress, touched her hair, wrung her hands nervously. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z “Without the dark parts it’s just some silly f—” Chronicler froze halfway through the word, eyes darting nervously to the side. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Mr. Jacobs said, and he shifted nervously in his seat once more. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Miss Maggie, walking backward, waved at me nervously and then tucked her hands beneath her chin. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z A man stands over her, nervously shuffling his feet. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Nina asked, bouncing nervously from foot to foot. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He glances nervously in the direction of the perimeter gate behind the trees. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Elinor was leaning against the wall opposite, biting her lips nervously. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Toby laughed nervously and tried to walk away. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z John had praised her, and was undoing the old pocketbook which they called the ‘bank’, when Meg, knowing that it was quite empty, stopped his hand, saying nervously... Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hi,” my brother said nervously as the man loaded the equipment in the back of the truck. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z For the next half hour, I joke nervously with my fellow candidates about fear of collapsing folding chairs and throwing up. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z Izzi and I sneak across the courtyard, our eyes flicking nervously to the windows of the Commandant's rooms. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Songololo wrapped her arms around my waist and peered nervously at her agitated mother. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He blinked and licked his lips nervously all the time. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z He held his hat on his knees and his long, dark hands moved nervously around the worn brim. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Mama’s biting her lip and tapping her toe nervously. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z A satyr inched forward nervously and set a plate of barbecue in front of Tantalus. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z She’s picking nervously at a pimple on her neck as they stop at the boys’ table. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z As Fadi nervously ran his fingers along the inside edge of the trunk roof, he heard footsteps approach the car. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I shift nervously from one foot to another. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z After dinner the three of them sat nervously apart in the common room. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z They weren’t really looking at me at all, only at each other, nervously, like they knew. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Though my seat was comfortable, I shifted about nervously. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z They glanced nervously from side to side, with hats pulled low and hands thrust deep in their pockets. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I ask, sitting cross-legged and pulling nervously at my shirt. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z At one point all the chairs float some distance off the ground, and while the movement is steady and secure, Bailey’s toes barely graze the floor and he clutches the sides of his chair nervously. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He opened the top drawer of the file to replace the card, A, B, C—he thumbed through the letters nervously. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z He glanced nervously at Percy, and Percy got the feeling Frank wasn’t telling him everything. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Bigger started nervously; the preacher’s hand came to his shoulder. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The whistling grew louder and closer, and I licked my lips nervously. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He scratched the white stubble whiskers on his cheek nervously. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry looked up nervously at Lockhart and said, “Professor, could you show me that blocking thing again?” Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I leafed nervously through an issue of Baby Talk. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z She looked nervously at Park, like maybe this was her fault. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z I didn’t go near Room 5’s paste, thought Ralph, as he trotted nervously around the fishbowl to make sure his legs worked. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z He pushed his tongue nervously into the gap in his front teeth. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z The Yearling pawed the dirt nervously when he saw it; Shawn moved slowly, letting him smell the stirrups and nibble curiously at the horn. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He glanced up and down the street nervously, his narrow eyes flicking from side to side. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Harry turned back to Dobby, who was now standing nervously next to Harry’s bed, still looking worried that he had upset Harry. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z We waited nervously as the teacher opened the door for us, then peered inside. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Her son nervously stood on a stone behind her. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z But Armpit knew he wasn’t good at making jokes, and if he didn’t write his speech down, he would just stand there, sweating and babbling nervously. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “It’s for the sick one,” he said, checking behind him nervously. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He blinked nervously, and for a moment, he was at a loss for words. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z The old dog was rather offended and uncertain for a moment, but he made hopefully for the nearest boy, who retreated, nervously clutching his stone. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Young kids, nervously clutching the hands of their parents. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z They all nervously eyed the mountain, which rose up in the distance. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z “I made a friend a few months ago,” I said, nervously sliding my hand between the bars. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He smiles nervously at me and says, “How are you, miss?” Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z A pair of Dobermans peered nervously from a gooseberry hedge. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Frank tapped nervously on the back of his seat. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The game prompted me to enter my initials, and I nervously tapped them in: W-O-W. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He looked around nervously before pushing it into my hand. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Shady took off his hat and patted it nervously against his leg. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “No one screamed,” said Ron, more nervously still. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby began nervously, trying to arrange her thoughts: “It’s about my youngest son, Timothy. He is sick, too sick to leave his bed. And Moving Day is only five days off.” Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z “You want to die,” the gunman says nervously, still seething, “don’t you?” I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z She fixed her gaze on Mother, who twisted her handkerchief nervously, smiling at someone who was not yet there. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Ash felt herself tense up nervously, and she answered, “No, I haven’t.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks,” I say, tucking some of it behind my right ear nervously. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “I had the tailor sew a bunch of little pockets into it,” she said nervously. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The husband wiped his lips nervously with his napkin. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z He was nervously poised, waiting for what the new flow of events would bring. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z We were all backstage, nervously running through our lines in our heads. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Now the diminutive freshman waited nervously in his dorm room, dressed in his best suit and preparing to risk everything for the right to order a cup of coffee at a five-and-dime lunch counter. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z A young girl of thirteen or so looked around nervously and scurried inside, closing the door softly behind her. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She was almost more at ease when she was rushing about nervously. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z A long line of peasants like Anya waited at the windowed building’s huge doors, nervously tugging at shirts or hats, holding long scrolls of paper, or talking in hushed voices to a person beside them. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Only Riccio was sitting nervously next to the bag with the money. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Hermione stood nervously between them, looking from one to the other. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Mr. Dreep stared at them while his wife’s fingers twirled nervously in her lap. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Ron and Hermione watched Harry nervously all through dinner, not daring to talk about what they’d overheard, because Percy was sitting close by them. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Her hands dropped, then lifted again to twist her braid nervously...but it was gone. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Shady just whistled nervously and wiped out a few more whiskey glasses. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “Waited this morning,” he says, and then licks his bottom lip so nervously, so perfectly, it causes pain deep in my chest. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I nervously threw a stick at the animal, and it didn’t move, whatever it was. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z On April 16 Cockcroft and Walton nervously summoned Rutherford to the basement so he might see for himself a scintillation pattern they thought heavily suggestive of alpha particles. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z He looked at his pants, pushed up his glasses nervously, and quickly glanced around. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Listen, Ky,” Bud began nervously as soon as they had ordered drinks, “things are beginning to get awfully uptight back home.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She handed him the comics, then tugged nervously at the green ribbon wound round her wrist. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Then they smile sympathetically and nod while I fiddle nervously with the sash of my dress. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Their guns bulged decently under their coats but their eyes darted about nervously, inspecting faces. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Two weeks to the day after waking up on my brother’s bedroom floor, I knocked quickly and nervously on Alma Ember’s front door. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z He glanced nervously at the speaker on the wall, reassuring himself that no one was listening. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Quill put the plant down and wrung her hands nervously. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He hugs it to his chest and nervously answers, “Winning.” Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Annabeth glanced nervously at the ground, as if she expected it to open up and swallow her. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z “Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, oh dear,” the bee repeated, continuing to pace nervously. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t edge away nervously, though, or look around for an excuse to leave me standing there making weird noises to myself. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Her mother glanced nervously into the living room; Richie would punish Mouse if he knew. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z She looks nervously at Widget, who only nods. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z His hand brushed nervously through the huge pot of fresh white geraniums my mother had set on the porch. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z She looked nervously over her shoulder into the depths of the forest. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I tapped my fingertips nervously against the cup of coffee the officer had given me. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He looked up a little nervously as Mack entered. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned his sharp head from side to side and pawed the ground nervously. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The white pig, usually eager for a bath, now squealed nervously and rolled on her back in the mud. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Kenny patted his basketball nervously and Allen absentmindedly thumbed through his book. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Emily’s face turns pink as she speaks, and she giggles nervously. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “You’re adorable,” she said, and I felt the intensity of her eyes on me and looked away nervously. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z The fingers of his right hand were nervously tapping his knee. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I saw Davey Cantor kick nervously at the wire screen behind home plate, then put his hands into the pockets of his dungarees. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Calder pulled a pentomino out of his pocket and began tapping it nervously against his knee. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z I squeezed nervously through the thorny door, ducking and holding in my stomach, and entered a long, twisty hallway made of woven branches still carrying leaves and flowers. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z We smiled at each other nervously I looked down and rubbed my knee through my overalls. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The other forest creatures talked nervously among themselves. Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “And, um,” Frank said nervously, “they don’t, like, kill men on sight, do they?” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Anya fidgeted nervously with her coat sleeve and looked around the room another time. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Jody sat with his chin in his hands; his mouth worked nervously, and his father gradually became aware that he wasn’t listening very carefully. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z She started nervously scratching at her neck and felt something cold there. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z From them she looked into immeasurable distances—above, below, and to all sides—then nervously preened her feathers. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “Your scar’s not hurting again, is it?” asked Ron nervously. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z My radio squawked, as it often did, and the inmate glanced back at me nervously. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He nervously took it from me and read the inscription. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Uhmma pats her cheek nervously and says, Gomo will borrow the money if we would like to go back with him. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She looked around nervously and then pointed at her imaginary audience, yelling, “How can I act in front of you people? You’re all naked! This is extremely rude!” George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Slowly, uncertainly, dressing-gowned people were creeping down the steps, looking around nervously for some sign of the Death Eaters who had fled into the night. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Once inside, they looked about nervously, and it was a few minutes before they saw the bird sitting in his corner. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z I eye them nervously—I didn’t expect them to remain so close. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “But now the time has come . . .” The D.H.C. looked at him nervously. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He tapped the back of a chair nervously. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They were screeching so loudly the campers in the stands were starting to take notice, glancing nervously at the trees, which shivered under the weight of the birds. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z There was Andrew, smiling nervously, but with a righteous smugness in his expression too. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Unable to consult with his wife, Minnie, who had a better head for these kinds of crises, he nervously went to the courthouse. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “There are too many,” the ghost said nervously. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z It was pawing the ground nervously with its golden hooves and throwing back its horned head. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Some of the kids laughed nervously and looked at each other. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z There was the suspense I felt when I heard the taut, sharp song of a yellow-black bee hovering nervously but patiently above a white rose. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z With all of us sitting in a circle waiting for her, Ma nervously walks around the hut outside to make sure no one can hear us. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The metal bars shuddered, and the guards retreated nervously. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Harry waited nervously while Dumbledore considered him, the tips of his long fingers together. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z They just huddled together in the dining pavilion, whispering nervously to each other as they strapped on their armor. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Ofelia still hoped for suitors although her mother had long since driven off the few men that dared come around, nervously clutching flowers or mints. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He stared down at the lumbering vehicles nervously. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Shifting nervously in his chair, Cole nodded to Garvey as he watched more strangers enter and be seated. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z “Silence, please!” the blonde casting assistant screams, bellowing over the buzz of mothers putting makeup on their girls; of boys singing scales; of every other child nervously retucking-in his or her shirt. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z "But the wall—" he said, eyeing the innkeeper and the vicar a little nervously. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z I looked nervously at Annabeth, then at the groups of girls who were roaming the gym. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z But as I tried to listen to their easy chatter, I was terribly uncomfortable, waiting nervously for the moment he would arrive. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Yes, well”—the bartender swallowed nervously—“you saved mine. The General—ah—the General is a most forceful character. Most forceful. But he believed me because you backed me up.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Soldiers nervously patrolled the streets, cheered by many people who had wished for the government’s defeat. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The pack looked to him when the wind carried strange scents or the birds cried nervously. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched the stump of his wrist nervously. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z “I wonder what he’s up to? I don’t know whether you should go, Harry. She looked nervously around and hissed, “It might make you late for Sirius.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I paused nervously, wondering about my new classmates and my teachers. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z As she wheels me out to the lobby, I clasp my hands in my lap, fiddling nervously. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Hooper stood above him, his eyes flicking about nervously, his face as pale as his limbs in the dim light. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z She invited Dumbledore to sit on a rickety chair and seated herself behind a cluttered desk, eyeing him nervously. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Everyone in the cast sits on the dugout bench except for Tiny, who walks nervously back and forth in front of the players. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Mom gives me a look, and I take off my earmuffs and nervously hold them. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z The scientist took the little envelope containing Lyra’s hair and bowed nervously as he left. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Her eyes blink, she smiles nervously, peering to left and right, checking out the audience, and lifts a hand to fidget with her headdress. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Ernie Prang, an elderly wizard wearing very thick glasses, nodded to Harry, who nervously flattened his bangs again and sat down on his bed. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The men were nervously waiting for the Corporal to speak. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Isidore felt a laugh rise up inside him; he nervously choked it off. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z |
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