| 单词 | nodding |
| 例句 | Mr. Shephard asks, nodding at the Langston Hughes books I’m still holding. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z The top of a nodding snowball had snagged her sun- bonnet, but Miz Eubanks herself was down among the roots, beginning to crawl out from under the bushes that had broken her fall. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I answered by nodding my head like one of those nodding animals that Americans put on the rear ledge of their automobiles. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Her parents were focused on Chief Okonji, nodding eagerly as he told a story about a recent meeting with Prime Minister Balewa. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “I wished ... to know ...” “You know,” he said, nodding. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z And she went on her way, nodding and winking at the servants standing about and motioning to Wang Lung as at one of whom she said, “There is a country bumpkin!” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Lyra imagined the Chaplain speaking loftily, listening to the star daemons’ remarks, and then nodding judiciously or shaking his head in regret. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z But he’s not nodding his head or pushing my hair behind my ear and his grandmother’s ring is sitting on Mother’s velvet sofa like some ridiculous metaphor. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “An invisible! What a rare surprise. And an American, too,” he said, nodding at me. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “Yeah, it was totally okay,” I said, nodding. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I could feel his chin nodding into my scalp. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Anyway, so there we were, me, Charlotte, and Jack, nodding away like total bobbleheads as Mr. Tushman went on and on about the summer. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z "Yes, but listen," said Myrtle Wilson, nodding her head up and down, "at least you didn't marry him." The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Beside Mama, Doc was nodding, and I realized she really did know a whole lot more than she told us. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z "It is hard to believe," Mentor agreed, nodding. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Cowardice,” agrees Bastian, and the boy sits while the commandant slogs forward, nodding to himself, pleased. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z A murmur swept through the crowd, with many nodding. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Uncle Willie was nodding at the fire, and Bailey had escaped back to the calm adventures of Huckleberry Finn. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the workmen, a bit soft in the head, couldn’t help nodding in agreement. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z He listened, smoking and nodding his head; then he asked me to read it again. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z I go back and forth between nodding and shaking my head because I don’t know what to do. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z There’s a cute Mexican guy with hipster glasses sitting on a bench, nodding along to whatever song is playing on his headphones while he eats ice cream. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I’m nodding back at her like a fellow flower, when the table beneath Broken Me-Blob No. 8 gives way and my self-portrait tumbles to the floor and shatters into pieces. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Mom said, kind of nodding and shaking her head at the same time. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “Circumstances will change and things will be fine, just hold on a little more,” he said, tapping my shoulder again and nodding. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z As Lily was nodding and pulling Toby toward the door, the tall man came walking up behind everybody. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “Any time you ladies are ready. Good day,” he said, nodding towards Mama and Dedd. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “And that,” he added, nodding to it, “is dead, too.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z You could go around implying you’d read all kinds of things, nodding knowingly when someone mentioned, say, War and Peace, and the understanding was that no one would scrutinise your claim too rationally. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z She follows my gaze and spies the police officer just as a nurse begins nodding at him. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The people sat beaming, bleary-eyed and fat, nodding their approval of God. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He was impressive as he stood up there on the platform, and, as he spoke, I found myself nodding with him, agreeing with things I knew to be true. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z It was at this point I noticed Ruth nodding with a lot of authority. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “My name is Veronica,” she said to Adam, “but people call me Ronnie. Is this your daughter?” she asked, nodding toward me. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He glanced to me, nodding, looking for approval, and something sank in my gut. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Anyway, I said to her, lowering my voice and nodding towards the doorway: “Madame never liked us. She’s always been afraid of us. In the way people are afraid of spiders and things.” Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z And for a minute, he just stands there nodding. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “She has support right now,” he said as he led us away, nodding to the older woman rocking Mama back and forth like a baby. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z On the screen, I can see Rabbi Gold, following along and nodding his approval. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z “Let him go,” he said again, nodding his head. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “I noticed you're about to lose one,” he said, nodding at the dingy white bracelets around Pong's left wrist. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He’s nodding his head and pushing his front feet in a direkshun not only away from the road but in the opposite direkshun from the army. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “Your dad just needs some time,” she says, nodding slowly. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z “Are you going to be okay by yourself?” her mom added, nodding toward her desk. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He was grinning now, enjoying himself as he jumped up and landed with his feet wide, then shimmied across the room, nodding his head with a heck yeah expression on his face. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The other Special looked for the readout, nodding confirmation. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Madame was crouching by the window, nodding to something Miss Emily was saying, while George closed up the boot and moved round to the driver’s door. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z As I could not sit there nodding at him perpetually, without making some other attempt to interest him, I shouted at inquiry whether his own calling in life had been “the Wine-Coopering.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Over the years his accent had diminished only marginally, and when they spoke, Mrs. Richardson was sometimes reduced to nodding and smiling. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Well, if the emperor’s soldiers didn’t do this to you,” said Yishan, nodding at the man’s injuries, “who did?” When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He was smiling, looking at me and nodding. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “You don’t eat ’em,” returned Mr. Pumblechook, sighing and nodding his head several times, as if he might have expected that, and as if abstinence from watercresses were consistent with my downfall. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z The lady weighs the bananas on a rusted scale, nodding. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z They backed toward the door, nodding and beaming at anyone who looked at them, and a minute later were hurrying back up the passageway full of black candles. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z “It makes me so sad that all those girls in Pakistan don’t have rights like we do,” Sheila adds, pushing out her lower lip for emphasis, and I stop nodding. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z She was eating this stuff up, listening, and nodding, and every once in a while she would say, “Very good point” or “Yes, that’s exactly right.” Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone was nodding their heads to music, or had their eyes just blank with the feedcast. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Douglas and Nora raised their eyebrows simultaneously, nodding slowly, as if to let the absurdity of the names settle in. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “Do you have a minute?” he says, nodding me over. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Very true,” Mr. Black said, nodding his head. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z “I love you, too, Dad,” Nathan said, nodding even though his father couldn’t see him. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The others moved away from him, and he caught Enrique nodding in his direction. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He started tapping a rhythm on the desk and I started nodding along before I could stop myself. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “Exceptional,” he repeats, nodding, talking as if only to himself. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Reb Saunders looked at me and smiled feebly, nodding his head. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z At the California shell house, Ky Ebright sat on the upstairs porch, wearing dark glasses, nodding and smiling at people as they streamed by below, saying nothing. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Granny kept nodding and smiling, like greeting folks at church, and reached up like to touch somebody. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “You are a pretty girl,” Aunty Onenu said, nodding, as though being pretty were needed for the job and she had worried that Ifemelu might not be. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “It is a beautiful view,” he said, nodding toward the river. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The tall soldier was sitting near the fire, which he had managed to light, his head nodding as he tried to fend off sleep. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z “You did good, Will,” she says, nodding at me, reassuring me. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Ranofer’s eyelids were drooping and his head nodding when he heard the upper door suddenly open and footsteps come down the stairs. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z The crowd murmured again, some in anger, others in frustration, but Moss was disturbed to see others nodding their heads. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She just sat there like an idiot, chewing on her lower lip, and nodding and smiling once in a while as LeeAnn went on and on about how mad Mr. Larson had been on Friday. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z But I also see a few people nodding mechanically, probably thinking we should go along, maybe believing that will get them out of here sooner. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z She chews on her bottom lip for a moment before nodding. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He never looked at me while I read and explained, but I could see him nodding his head and smiling as I went through my explanations. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I picture a thin college-age guy with wire-rim glasses at a desk lit up with a small reading lamp, looking out the window, nodding at the good deeds he’s doing. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z “I shall marry whom I please, Aunt March, and you can leave your money to anyone you like,” she said, nodding her head with a resolute air. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z She turned the cassette player on, nodding to the polyphonic beat of drums. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z “Makeup can do that,” Victoria said, nodding knowingly. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z And there were his mother and father smiling at him again, and one of his grandfathers nodding happily. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z The old man rested a hand on Ruth May’s head and listened very closely to everything Mother said, nodding thoughtfully in a way that was quite complimentary. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Now her mother was nodding with her eyes closed, which meant that she was sincerely paying attention. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “We’ll have to wait until Monday,” he said, nodding once, as if the decision had been made and there was nothing to do about it. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z And when I looked up again, Mong was standing in front of us, nodding. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I open my eyes and take a sip of pineapple juice, nodding around the straw. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Reynie peeked over at the pencil woman, but she hadn’t noticed—she was busy grading Rhonda’s test now, making check mark after check mark and nodding her head. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The cameras are right on the Gamemakers, who are chuckling and nodding. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z “Quite a thing,” I said, nodding in that direction. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z The grass here was waist high with clusters of sleepy blooms nodding their heavy heads in the blue light. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z She was nodding off in the middle of some late, late movie when the door opened and in he walked. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He touches the border of the shrubbery with the rim of his racket and sets one or two wild irises nodding. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “Try to find the weather for tomorrow,” she says to me, nodding toward the television. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Seriously, don’t even get me started on my hot bod. You don’t want to see me naked, Dave. Seeing me naked actually took Hazel Grace’s breath away,” he said, nodding toward the oxygen tank. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Miss Rat-pup read the quote, nodding solemnly, and wrote underneath, The book of Luke. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The nodding off and the snoring and the being elbowed awake. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “You could go sit with them,” I say, nodding toward the Erudite refugees. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z ‘They are a remarkable race,’ said the Warden, nodding his head. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He was looking at me and nodding slowly, like he was debating something in his head. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Franz studies them in silence, occasionally nodding when I explain what they depict; he seems grateful to see them. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Leefolt ask, nodding her head like she a doll on a dashboard. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He drove on, head nodding, feeling more drained and exhausted with every minute that passed. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Deborah grabbed her long black raincoat, opened it wide, and raised it above her like an umbrella, nodding for me to come under with her. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Gus fell asleep after about a minute, his head nodding until his chin dropped down onto his chest and his cheeks puffing out with every breath. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “Ma’am,” Augustus said, nodding toward her, “your daughter’s car has just been deservedly egged by a blind man. Please close the door and go back inside or we’ll be forced to call the police.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “Your new friends don’t seem to mind,” she said, nodding in the direction of the girls grinding with Sean. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z But Alby was already drifting off, nodding slightly as his eyes closed. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She knew the blind shopkeeper who sat on a stool in front of his shop nodding and saying, “Sabah-al-khair—Good morning”—to the air. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “It’s the devil,” Rondell said, nodding his head and squeezing my shoulder. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “God bless America,” he would say to the air, nodding in my direction. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z She could still hear the music and laughter from the Square, but it was more muted here, and she found herself nodding off. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He took hold of Matthias’s tail as they went forwards together, the mouse talking animatedly, the squirrel nodding vigorously. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z There was Tommy, over on the far side, on the edge of a circle of boys, nodding to what was being said. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “You saw how busy it is out there,” she said, nodding toward the front of the bakery. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z There is an old woman wearing a jade green shalwar-kameez and a crocheted shawl nodding off in a wheelchair across from me. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He remembered his trip to the city two years before, his delight in the pedestrian pigeons strolling, nodding up and down the sidewalks right along with the people. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z “Good,” he said, nodding and pondering something that made him smile longer than usual. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z “Wait, this kid created businesses related to school regulations? That’s pretty clever,” Stephen’s dad says, nodding. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z “But did you know, did you know that Rasheed ...” Wajma raised a finger, made a show of nodding and chewing and making them wait for her to swallow. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Only when Cole’s hand again rested on the ground, only then did the towering animal lower its huge head as if nodding. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I told her what had happened and she listened, nodding seriously. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Luke fell in behind him, nodding to Coach as he passed. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z When she landed on the rhythm and bass of hip-hop, Genie livened up and started nodding his head. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “Not just the words there,” he said, nodding at the paper in my hands. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z It was then that I realized they were all sitting across from me, nodding their heads, grouped around the caretaker. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z She walked over to the door, head nodding. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z “Dead,” the old woman told him, nodding in emphatic lament, pointing to her head with the flat of her hand. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I put it back down, nodding in contentment at my reflection as my hair falls gently around my shoulders. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “Please thank the artist for noticing that my nails are not as dark as my skin,” he said, nodding appreciatively. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I looked around the circle at all the faces, each one either nodding or smirking. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Still, I could see that, second time around, Mr. Bernoffski was catching my drift, because his face sort of relaxed and he started nodding, following along. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Heads are nodding in agreement, and at least a dozen hands go up. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z He looked around the room, nodding his head toward spaces between the wall and ceiling where he’d stuffed dried garlic and onions. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z It is interesting, in this context, to think back on the experiment with the nodding and the headphones. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When I open my eyes, Tom’s nodding along, tapping the pads of his fingers together like guitar frets, the way Nick does. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “On second thought, it might be better not to talk,” he said, nodding at the door. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Then she picked it back up, nodding her head. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z All the women are nodding, their heads moving like synchronized swimmers. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “Yes,” she returned, again nodding steadily, “I let you go on.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z And I say, "Yeah, it sounds really cool, Dad," and he's talking about how he knows people there, and I'm just nodding nodding nodding. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z So I moved through the crowd, smiling coyly and nodding to my right and left. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z One night I returned home from work and found Mrs. Moss sitting by the stove in the hall, nodding. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave it another half-hour, until he could actually see some of the guards on top of the wall nodding off at their posts. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He's sparking the flame of a burner using a match, saying, "Good thing it's gas," and Mabel is nodding yes and I am, too. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He pushed it so it looked as if Edward were nodding his head in agreement. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z “It slid down that wall,” Tee said, nodding to the far end of the room. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z He wasn’t sure what to do, except stand there and keep nodding. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Mostly they were focused on me, whispering, nodding, conjecturing on who I was. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “You know, that’s a pretty rare weapon these days,” he said, nodding to the dagger. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He tracked Sticky down in an upstairs hallway, where Number Two was rubbing Sticky’s bald head and nodding. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “Right,” he said, nodding, but I could tell he didn’t believe me. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He set out on a path that threaded through knots of pines, looking into them and nodding now and again. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z The other boys were nodding as he turned the pages of the comic books. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The old woman regarded her for several seconds, as though evaluating her, before nodding in acquiescence. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Kanei s lips moved for a while, and then he began nodding until the conversation was over. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Finally she noticed them, growing and nodding and touching her. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z By the end of the sermon, the pastor had convinced himself that he’d converted my dad, because my dad kept nodding and saying yes to everything. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I turned to face him, nodding my head up and down, said: “Stole a bike, man.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Dad was nodding his head now, but he wasn’t agreeing with me. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Neither I nor Aech knew how to reply, so we just kept smiling and nodding. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I walk with him out of the room, passing Smitty at the nurses’ station and nodding at him. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z “Not bad,” he says, nodding with satisfaction, “not bad at all, for a young boy and an old geezer with bad eyes. I think we’re a pretty good team, Samuel, don’t you?” The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Instead of nodding and smiling and thanking me for noticing, she flushes and doesn’t answer. Red Queen 2015-02-10T00:00:00Z She is laughing now, nodding intently at something Blake is saying. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Everything in it was gray—no, not quite everything: something glinted on the floor, something the color of an ember in a nursery fireplace, the color of a scarlet-and-orange tulip nodding in the May sun. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z “A lot of kids wouldn’t understand that,” Officer Jones said, nodding. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He starts nodding along with his own words. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “Then I might be a king when you take a look at that,” Gus said, nodding toward the coatrack by the back door. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z And then his parents were talking to my parents—the conversation all nodding and tight lips. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He didn't clap, but he couldn't keep his bald head from nodding along in rhythm with the clap and cheer. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “And that looks nothing like George Springer,” I say, nodding to the next one. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “Your dad was shaking his head back and forth just as hard and fast as Mr. Bundini was nodding his up and down.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z And the woman would turn to her neighbours, nodding mysteriously. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She slid it over to Ube, and he grunted as he read it, nodding his head, then he wrote some reference numbers underneath her question and slid the card back to her. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “He was in his study, last I checked,” said the boy, nodding to one of the others. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The preacher unwrapped it and put it in his mouth, and after a minute, he started rubbing his nose and nodding his head. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z I am nodding my head and tapping my feet to the rhythm and singing along. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Her mother was talking, and the woman with the shiny black purse was nodding at everything her mother said. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z It was enough to startle the truck driver, the same one that had been nodding his head to “Free Bird” two seconds before, into dropping Chubs. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He yawned and curled against me, nodding back to sleep. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The sheriff who’d been listening and nodding his head, butts me off. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z “Could I borrow this lovely young lady for a moment?” he asked Muff, nodding at Naomi. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “Ask him. He knows—Mr. Know-All!” said Mary Poppins, nodding her head scornfully at Michael. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z All of this was heady news of a world far removed from hankies and thimbles, patiently delivered to me under a tree amidst the drowsing bees and nodding wildflowers. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Judging by the way she was nodding her head up and down and moving her lips, it was plain she was screaming, “Yes! Yes! Yes!” The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z I look over to where Ma and Mrs. Howard are talking, see Ma nodding her head. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah,” the old man said softly, nodding, looking off. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “All of this is you, man?” he asked, nodding at the Legos. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z During evening chow, in fact, I kept staring across the mess hall at Bobby Jorgenson, and when he finally looked up at me, almost nodding, I came very close to calling it quits. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Emily didn’t often say much; she’d just sit very straight on the stage, nodding at whatever was being said, occasionally turning a frosty eye towards any whispering in the crowd. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Like a motto!” said Mr. Browne, nodding as he continued writing on the board. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z She was nodding her head and smiling and frowning and saying, “Hmmm,” and “Is that right?” Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z He swallows and nods his head, though I don’t know who or what he’s nodding to. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z “Ah,” Zola says, nodding, her chip-chop hair flicking up and down. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z Boys pushed their neighbors out of whatever desks they chose while Mr. Mwila looked on at the whole spectacle, nodding to himself. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Her little head bobbed, almost nodding at me. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Hilly stuffs the rest of the cake in her mouth, nodding and mm-mming. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Katherine gives me a confused look before nodding as she gets the gist of what I mean, even if she doesn't get the reference. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “Of course you will, dear,” Sister Mary Joseph says, nodding. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z “You’ve got her to thank for it,” said Maxim, nodding at me. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “And check out her dog!” she said, nodding toward Wishbone snoring by the back door. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Alicia's smiling and nodding, moving her head to follow the voices of the people at the table. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I would say, widening my eyes and nodding my head as I spoke. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Francis listened attentively for some minutes, looking at the floor and nodding; after a while he began to bob his foot up and down impatiently. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She nodded her head to let him know that he should answer her by nodding his head if words failed him. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She ended up pushing them all away and just nodding. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “Es hem,” she said, nodding in case the words hadn’t come out right. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The Frenchman listened to the boy intently, nodding, shaking his head, occasionally reaching out and touching the boy’s face, his hand, his arm. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z “Fine work,” she said, nodding in quiet admiration. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z “Sit yourself right down there and start that homework of yours,” she says, nodding toward the end of the counter. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z “He’d have a job spotting Harry in this,” said Ron, nodding through the mullioned windows at the thick, swirling snow. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Standing while Mr. Jones walks in a circle around me, his head nodding, occasionally grunting, then humming. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z A few are nodding approval, but the majority of them are fixated on a roast pig that has just arrived at their banquet table. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The only two cans of sardines had no keys and the owner stared at the floor, nodding no when 1 asked if he had a can opener. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “And Mom will have her work recognized in America, without any nonsense politics,” Obiora said, nodding, agreeing with himself in case nobody else did. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Jonathan gazed at him, slightly nodding his head. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Stohler says, “I guess there really is a first time for everything. We’re honored to have your company, Miss Markey. To what do we owe the pleasure?” she says, nodding in my direction. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He always listened intently to my questions, nodding and then pausing carefully before answering. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Thor’s hammer is better even than my wonderful spear and my excellent arm-ring,” said Odin, nodding. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “Because,” he said, nodding at Francis, “because I know he would.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He’s really getting into it, pulling at his chin and nodding his head up and down like it belongs on the back window ledge of somebody’s car. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z Liam met my gaze for a split second, nodding in the direction of his side mirror. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z At this point, we were the ones nodding our heads. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z “Well,” I said, nodding vaguely toward the steps that led us out of the Literal Heart of Jesus. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z She was smiling at me and nodding insistently. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z The horse continues to shuffle back and forth, nodding. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z As I’m nodding in contentment, my phone begins vibrating noisily on my desk, making the colored pencils dance. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “The snowstorms in Siberia are treacherous,” said Mrs. Rimas, nodding. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Okay,” she answered, nodding and looking at me. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z "He killed a man with a pitchfork," Dad would say, nodding slyly toward some hulking farmer in bib overalls. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Merry and Pippin were already asleep, and Sam was nodding. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I asked, nodding at the green blob a lunch lady offered. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z “I like to keep my home real. It’s too easy to lose yourself in an illusion,” he replies, nodding at his physical book. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I told him everything that had happened, even about the creature, as he sat nodding across the kitchen table, writing nothing in his spiral notebook. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z He took the steps two at a time, nodding to the queen’s guards as he descended. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Oh,” I say, nodding, “that would be nice.” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “It could happen,” said Tucker, nodding his head. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z “Okay,” Ess said, nodding, her face streaked with dirt and tears. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z While the organist played church music, more and more people filed in, smiling and nodding at one another. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “This is the music of my soul,” he said, nodding his head in time with the music. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Grandma said we weren’t allowed to get up from the table until we finished our food, so I’d sit there for hours upon hours until I started nodding off, my head drooping into the plate. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He's nodding, and he's trying to smile, and he's pitching in with the cleanup, but he's still working. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “See that girl?” she asks, taking out her sandwich and nodding to a tall girl across the room. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Dimly, I listen to her and the others, nodding at appropriate times, exclaiming when necessary. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Bar Vista, too,” the woman says, nodding her head fast. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z When the judges reach their table, they spend several minutes chewing and nodding. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “Good. Very good,” Reb Saunders said, smiling and nodding his head, the black beard going back and forth against his chest, the earlocks swaying. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Sweets is nodding and smiling and agreeing with everybody. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z Maybe it was my imagination, but the breeze-blown topiary creatures seemed to wave at us, too, with Adam nodding a somber farewell. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “But how convincing she was in her nodding and bowing!” said a cheerful voice. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z "Stand over here. Both of you," says Haymitch, nodding to the middle of the room. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z “This is me thinking,” she said, nodding toward the two fingers. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “This is what happens, Jules!” she said to Dad, crossing her arms and nodding quickly. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z “Of course,” he says, nodding and shaking his head all at once so it bobs in a circle. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Except everyone here isn’t grown—Kay and her three friends are here, nodding and snacking, and fitting right in with all of the adults. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Yeah, but look,” I say, nodding my head toward the back. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z They move in orderly lines around the box, crowding one another precisely, without injury, peering down, nodding, and then backing off to let new people in. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Alicia is nodding as if what I'm saying is really interesting to her. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Ms. Solomon opened the cover and looked down at the title page, nodding. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z “Same old place, isn’t it?” he said, turning to me and nodding slightly. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “See my sisters, tell them about my mother,” I say, nodding. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z But there was something familiar about that orange dragon, perhaps the way her scales reflected in the sun like fish scales glistening in the water, and those knowledgeable eyes, nodding as if she knew her. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Daniel looks down at the ground, though, instead of nodding to show Ms. Dale she got things right. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z When Dr. Ahmed left, he and Papa held on to each others arms for a long time, saying quiet things and nodding. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Before we chow down on those wings,” Webb says, nodding to the cartons on the table by the door, “we need to talk a little shop.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z But as soon as listeners started nodding, it became very persuasive. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He drives this monster-huge Ford truck, the kind where if another guy driving a monster-huge truck pulls up beside him, they both start all nodding at each other and revving their engines. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He stood at the head of the classroom as usual, arms crossed and occasionally nodding at students. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Lost and bewildered though I was I could contain myself no longer and I said sharply there was not too little care but too many thieves, and saw them nodding in facile agreement. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Plutarch seems to win—Finnick’s pale but nodding his head by the end of it. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He stood in the middle, turning, nodding, smiling. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z She raised both eyebrows and went into a bit of an extended nodding session. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Caesar glanced continually from side to side, nodding acknowledgment of the crowds, and Marcus, trying to imitate him, twisted his head, grinning with pride and excitement and almost bouncing as he walked. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z The treetops swayed in the breeze, and she imagined they were nodding their welcome to her. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I asked, nodding at the sailor in my bed. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z “He really knows what he’s talking about,” I said, nodding at Leroy. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Mr. Sorenson is nodding slowly, as if to say Now, now, it was just a thought, don’t get shrill, let’s all calm down. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z The other peasants hesitated—and then began nodding vigorously. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z “Funny,” she says, looking at me and then nodding toward the door. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She nods again, but this time it looks like she’s nodding to herself. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z She listened, nodding her head like a wizened owl, as the tale of the morning’s woes came pouring out. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Then I looked over and saw Ghost nodding at me and clapping. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z ‘Yes, I’m afraid I did,” she confessed, nodding. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z “Okay, son, have a seat right there,” Dr. Maris said, nodding to a bed and yanking a curtain to create a fabric wall around them. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Then, nodding to himself, he started to play. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z All around me, sunflowers swayed in the gentle breeze, nodding their broad brown heads. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Her gardens are full of roses—sprawling, old tangled bushes, quite a few of them autumn-flowering damasks with their last flowers still nodding and drooping in the rain. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z "Your sweet words have moved me," he said gallantly, nodding, as if to say all would be well. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Tess tries to distract me by nodding at the cloth bundle near my feet. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z His father had been patient with the old man, listening sympathetically, nodding, stroking his cheek as if he were preparing a diagnosis. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood up and began to pace back and forth, nodding and mumbling as he walked faster and faster. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She was nodding toward the man in the bed by the window. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z They pinned themselves between the ladders, perched precariously above the blurred ground and slept in nodding shifts that broke off at abrupt moments when the train jerked forward or slammed to a slower speed. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He waved them back and forth for the other masters to see, nodding his head from side to side in an absent, childish way. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z That got a louder round of applause, and Rebecca was nodding at that. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Though some of you hardly look like children,” she added, nodding at William. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Dad closes his eyes, nodding with the beat as we sing. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Nettle was whispering in Mace’s ear and he was nodding. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “You must really like him,” I said, nodding toward Radar, who was holding both beers over his head, joining in the counting. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I said, nodding toward the hand guiding the gas into our red can. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “Come along, Crow,” Miss Maggie said, nodding to the dockmaster as we continued on toward the ferry that was tied up and napping, waiting to be let off her leash again. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I saw Mr. Galanter talking to the next batter, who was nodding his head vigorously. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “Auntie, Uncle,” I say repeatedly, nodding to each person there. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z "Ah," said Father Cham, nodding as if Pong were the one who'd thought this through and not the other way around. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Cade Hernandez raised his right hand in front of his chin, nodding confidently and gapping his thumb and index finger about three-fourths of an inch. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Spoony stood in the doorway, nodding his head, and clapping his hands, a sarcastic look on his face. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He looked at me now and clapped me lightly on the shoulder and rocked back on his heels, nodding at me. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Pickett was excited, could not sit still, sat rubbing his thighs with both hands, nodding, patting himself on the knees. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Now all the passengers were nodding and murmuring agreement with this dirty cowboy and red-faced fat man. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Liyana kept nodding and trying to kiss people back, even when she missed their cheeks. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Amari was drawing but he kept nodding with the rest of us. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Early the next morning I caught Grandmother nodding at her guard post as I went out to pick up the newspaper. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She seemed surprisingly comfortable, shaking my hand confidently before nodding at Michael. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Beside him Pippin was nodding towards sleep; but Sam was staring forwards into the rising fog. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Terrified the little boy shrank back, afraid of the helmet and its fierce nodding crest. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman with the phone is nodding her head. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mr. Pajolli’s nodding, while his eyes go over the messages Miss Carol hands him. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z He finally spotted me, and a pained smile spread across his face, but he didn’t make a move, he just sat there nodding. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Sarah, please. They’ve done what they can do. We thank them for their efforts,” he said, nodding toward Agent Perry and wrapping an arm around Mom. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z “That sounds like a good plan, Mr. Tushman,” said Mom, nodding. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I teased, nodding toward a group of girls lined up against the wall like pastel confections. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “That I play every play the same way,” I say, nodding. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z "You didn't see him," he says, nodding softly. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z We took turns fanning Stef and nodding off in the hot gloom. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “But be careful with that,” I said, nodding at the paper, “because if you text me too much, you’ll have to marry me. It’s the rules of my religion.” A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z And all around the room, all those people I’d seen in town but don’t really know started nodding too. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z She didn’t say anything, just kept nodding to the music. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Father Cham looked into Pong's eyes a long moment before nodding again. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “Because,” Theo says, nodding, “apparently, it takes half an hour to get down there, and half an hour to get back, plus all the time spent ordering and eating.” Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z The others were nodding to back me up, though Ruth herself had on a vague expression, like she’d suddenly become preoccupied with something else entirely. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z His dad was listening carefully, nodding and frowning. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “That right?” the cop said, nodding his head and staring at each of us, one at a time. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “You’re going to look real pretty in that,” Henry said, nodding at the pieces of the dress. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “You got it to its feet,” Barbour said, remembering and nodding. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z “Not any more,” she said, nodding at the sea. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry about that,” I say, nodding out the window where Sam is still talking to Ethan’s dad. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z When I started to tell him what had happened afterward, the grimace left his face, and he listened intently, nodding his head from time to time and sipping his tea. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I picture Charlie in his coffin, nodding, certain that the Great Hunter meant for everything to unfold as it has. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z "I'm going to fix everything just the way it was before," he said, nodding determinedly. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Then he’s already nodding farewell, passing us by with his entourage, bodyguards, and a trailing, screaming mass of fans. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I told him, nodding my head a little. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z So I sat on his lap and told him what he wished to know; and carefully, nodding, he transcribed my answers for study, comment, and future publication. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Muzoo, I ask you, have you felt the freedom of the Lord? Have you felt it? He’s nodding, folks. Is that a yes, Muzoo?” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Liam was silent as we approached Petersburg’s outer city limits, only nodding once or twice to confirm that the craziest parts of Chubs’s tale were true. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Papa was at last nodding confidently and said, “This direction!” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Ida purses her lips in the near dark before nodding. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Together they watched children scampering about with glowing faces and eventually nodding off in their mothers’ arms. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I knew he was reluctant to pull his hand away from his stomach, but he agreed, nodding his head and grimacing in pain. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z So I just wind up nodding when she repeats herself: 'Dante, we can afford shoes.’ Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z “Thank you, thank you, thank you!” said the goose, nodding and bowing shamelessly. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z “Before you ask,” he says, nodding off to the side where I can’t see, “my bodyguard is standing right by the door.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I tucked it into my T-shirt and patted it against my chest, nodding to Miig, then ascended. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Director Van Helsing just keeps nodding and saying, “I understand,” over and over. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I stood there for another half a minute or so, just nodding, waiting for an eastbound bus when she knew I was headed for the west side. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Some of his allies in the senate began nodding and grumbling. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “Quite right!” the others agreed, nodding their heads. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z But Big Dub just sat there, slowly nodding, his hand on his chin. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Then nodding towards Jaimito, who had come to the doorway and was aggressively blocking their way in, she added, “One struggle at a time, sister.” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat in a slotted swing on his porch, rocking in his brown three-piece, his wide Panama nodding in time with the whir of insects. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Which means we’re all left smiling and nodding as she talks at a secret telling level of volume. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Papi is nodding little nods like those dogs with springs in their necks that people put in the back windows of their cars. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Around the room, some people looked up at him, nodding along, but many didn't. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “There was something you wanted to share. In private,” he said, nodding at Noah and me. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “What a lovely name,” he said, nodding appreciatively. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z In the mornings, she’d drive home and find herself nodding off. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z She sniffled and nodded, but Papa wasn’t taking no sniffling and nodding. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He felt his head nodding and snapped it upright. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Blanca hung on his every word, nodding her head and taking sneak peeks at me as if to say, “Listen to this, this is for you.” Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z She looks back at me, tugging on the pool cue and nodding to them. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “I’m sure they will,” answered Dr. Jansen, crossing his arms and nodding. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z “I’d do the same,” the captain said at last, abruptly, nodding. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z His head bobs gently, nodding small, velvet horns lit white from behind like new leaves. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I watched Jaden flip through the next few pages of my file, nodding his head. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He looked up at me and started nodding again, with this very serious look on his face. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z I can imagine Leo nodding, adding, “A wilderness spirit.” Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Mom babbled on about some new tax law and unhappy clients, with Dad nodding along. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z There was a nodding of heads in the kitchen, and only Tom sat rocklike and brooding. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I pretended to, nodding and smiling from my chair. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Take her to Welch,” she said, nodding toward Emily Sue, who sat on the couch with a big, pleased smile on her face. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I keep nodding off and then jerking awake with a start. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z It takes me a second to realize I’m nodding. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z There’s a general but reluctant nodding of heads, all serious and curt. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z "That is Dr. Bright?" the player said incredulously, nodding after Falconer's departing figure. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “Is this okay?” he asked, nodding to indicate his room. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z "He's coming," he said, nodding toward the approaching policeman as he swept up the dolls, dropping them into the carton and starting away. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “And I see your wounds are healed up now. So you can start doing your share of the work in this house—” The girl was nodding quickly. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Soon after, Bits wandered over their way, nodding their head at Moss before sitting next to him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Shorty said, nodding to the cops, and then to Emerson Lapp, as he walked out. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Did you have an argument?” she asks, nodding at my laptop. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Dad started nodding—slowly at first, but then he picked up speed. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z And Coach, still cool, was now looking at me, nodding. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Penn shrugged, nodding, with her mouth twisting skeptically and her eyebrows raised. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z They pick up Ford and walk outside, nodding for me to follow as an afterthought. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I keep nodding off between reading the problems and working out the solutions. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He circled her, gently pulling her shoulders back and nodding for her to move her feet. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The bear spoke, and the man handed it to her at once, nodding vigorously. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z As I rolled my bag toward her, a lot of kids who don’t usually say anything to me were nodding hello, or patting my back as I walked by them. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z People have got it into their heads, through the cinema and the comic advertisements, that knights in armour generally wore ostrich plumes, nodding like stalks of pampas grass. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “You broke that by accident, did you not?” he asks, nodding at the watch sitting on the table. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z As he stands, hands on hips, nodding at the Blue Flash, I think about impending weightless doom. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Come along,” she said quietly, nodding a good-bye at my father. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t even bother nodding because I will and he knows it. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z As I had been telling the renter the story, he kept nodding his head and looking at my face. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z “Your chairman recognizes the assistant chairman,” he said, nodding to Mother to let her know he had just conferred that title upon her person. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z “My favorite game was this one,” he says, nodding at the TV screen, where a small square is traveling through a series of simple mazes. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “Oh,” he says, and there’s a lot of wild, unnecessary nodding. he's basically a Muppet. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z “You can call me Chencho,” the boy said, nodding in greeting to Pita, who eyed him from her usual safe place directly behind me. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “No trouble at all, miss,” he said, nodding and touching the brim of his hat. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z It was mad dark at the bottom of the cave, but I could sort of make out Mong nodding his head. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Now he was nodding as Shan said, “Europeans are just not as conservative and uptight about relationships as Americans are. In Europe the white men are thinking ‘I just want a hot woman.’ Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I suspect that when we have recovered from the first easy acceptance of signs of life from elsewhere, and finished nodding at each other, and finished smiling, we will be in for shock. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z By the end of the first verse she was nodding, by the end of the second she was humming, and by the end of the third she was singing along. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “Well, you were first in your class, as I recall,” said Uncle Amin, nodding. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Without seeing him, I could tell he was nodding to himself. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z When I finish, the suspicious officer points to the old man, who is nodding away at the names I’ve read off. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I see him nodding a big slow nod. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Harry let her talk, nodding and agreeing whenever there was a pause, but his mind had left the conversation. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Simon sits there, nodding, while Nick stares vacantly into space. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Archie spent the whole session that way, nodding and smiling and raising his eyebrows. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z “Nothing more fun than an irritated grizzly bear,” I agreed, nodding. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “What do you say, Papa?” said Angeline in a deep bass, nodding the pillow like a ventriloquist manipulating her dummy. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z His finger was out of his mouth, and he was nodding. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Simon looked at them both, saying nothing but nodding till his black hair flopped backwards and forwards: his face was glowing. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Then he sat before me, making a cage of his fingers and nodding for me to begin. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I smile, remembering Ryder hopping on his hind legs, his front paws clawing the air, and Leo, hands on hips, nodding, encouraging me. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z ‘Yes,’ he said, nodding his great head solemnly up and down. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z They all agreed with him, nodding their heads. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z “O.K., O.K.,” she said, nodding her head sadly, “but I’m gonna tell you every present you got right now so that you won’t have a single surprise when we finally open the presents.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He spent the next while riding up one street and down another, nodding politely to the few people he happened to encounter at that early hour. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z A kid in a hairnet, carrying a bag of garbage, trudged past, nodding in my direction before disappearing down the maze of walkways. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Alfred hurried on, away from the crowd's nervous laughter, past young men leaning against padlocked shop doors, tapping their shiny shoes and nodding their heads to silent music. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Single words were preferred, and if you could get away with just nodding or shaking your head, even better. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z She pushes at the corner of first one eye, then the other, and keeps nodding. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “Boys will be boys,” Leon was saying, nodding his head, his voice a whisper—it was hard to tell whether he was surprised or relieved. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Don’t know if he saw me nodding, but he shifted back to his own position beneath the gently rustling willow herb and hemlock alongside the Rosalie driver, and they bagged another guard. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z When they met in the street they always turned away without nodding. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I looked back at Rondell, who was still nodding his head, looking at the fire. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I backed out of Starbucks, nodding thanks, and I backed into this old dude. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z He watches my face for a few seconds and then resumes nodding. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “Best landing place on the island,” Major General Turnage said, nodding his head. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Without saying a word, the guard put a notepad in front of me, and I thanked him by nodding and smiling in his direction. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Marietta was busy taking care of Old Brimworth, who sat nodding her ancient wrinkly head as if she had a clue what was going on. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z They both sat nodding in agreement, faces full of grim righteousness, uttering dire home truths and generally working themselves up into a fine old state of indignation. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z "Six," the mother corrects him, nodding towards the bundle in her arms. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “Okay, White Rabbit,” Terrell’s mom says, nodding a respectful but curt hello at Erin, who is standing with Boy21 ten feet away. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She keeps nodding and nodding at all that I say; she even takes notes. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, nodding once, he led Lefty to his position on the Line. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Then Grandma, who was staring directly at Ma, cleared her throat to get her attention, nodding toward the stairs. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I find myself nodding, even though I don’t want to acknowledge it. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z The cop read them slowly, nodding as he did. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z Papa had his eyes closed but kept nodding his head as Johnny read. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “The strength of one’s courage,” he repeated quietly, nodding and smiling. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z She was nodding her head in intense agreement, eyes closed. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “Go on, Horatio,” I said, nodding for him to continue his tale. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “All right, let’s go inside,” I say, nodding at the cement house. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I thought I’d feel guilty, like I betrayed her, but what I feel—particularly in light of Charlie’s sympathetic nodding—is more like absolution. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She squeezes my hand, nodding, understanding, the snow clinging to our hands and our arms and our jackets. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z As we approached the Eolian the doorman tugged at the front of a wide-brimmed hat and made a nodding bow. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Luke stood outside, nodding when people recognized him and said hello. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z And he set off up the steps, nodding left and right to the wizards, who raised the golden rods and passed them up and down his body. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “I think the word ‘fiasco’ would be a good one here,” said Dumbledore, nodding. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “Hello, Luigi,” he said, nodding so briskly that he almost seemed rude. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The satyrs fell over themselves nodding and bowing. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z We were irreconcilably other, and never was it more obvious than when the three of us walked through the empty plane, the stewardess nodding sympathetically and gesturing us toward our row in the distant back. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He spoke in a stern voice, nodding towards the stairs. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “But this little sister,” he said, nodding at Quentin, “I’m going to kick his tail.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “There,” I say quietly, nodding in the newcomers’ direction. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t look up but he knew they were nodding. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I had followed her as far as the kitchen doorway and stood there leaning against it nodding, not sure what she was talking about. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z She could work in a Flushing district, he said, nodding to say that he could do that. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Pretty cool if I do say so myself,” he said, nodding his approval. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Sekani’s next to him, nodding along to whatever Daddy’s saying but looking sad. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He strokes his chin, deep in thought, before nodding. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I pictured a nodding head, long blonde hair fluttering, somewhere behind me. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Young Master Sam and Master Oscar are probably sleeping off a mighty hangover. Yes, ma’am,” Mrs. Washburn adds, nodding at my mother. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z “Rookwood?” said Mr. Crouch, nodding to a witch sitting in front of him, who began scribbling upon her piece of parchment. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Leaving the suitcase where it stood, he crossed to the porch, and, nodding at O. J., who merely glared back, he walked inside. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, but look where he learned it from,” Coach Hicks said, nodding toward her father. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The other members of Dumbledore’s Army were nodding, some enthusiastically, others solemnly. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He stood at the head of the classroom as usual, arms crossed and occasionally nodding at students. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Rodney was nodding, and I thought there was something a little bit mocking around the edges of his smile. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “If you will not wear the jacket, I will not wear the new sandals,” Tree-ear said firmly, nodding at the unfinished shoe in Crane-man’s hands. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z “Do you want me to solve it?” he asked, nodding toward the puzzle. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z "They'd be better than-" He would not name people and Sam finished the sentence for him by nodding along the beach. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z A crowd of black and white spectators had gathered about the court, and people were pointing at me and nodding their heads. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “I say, look at that man!” said the boy suddenly, nodding toward the front window. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Frog-faced Lord Slynt sat at the end of the council table wearing a black velvet doublet and a shiny cloth-of-gold cape, nodding with approval every time the king pronounced a sentence. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z As Zlata was speaking in front of the people from Croatia, they were all nodding their heads. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z “Miss Wren’s this way,” Melina said, nodding in the direction the bird was pulling, and we followed the girl and her pigeon friend down the alley. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Dr. Barnes sat down at his desk and read every word of the newspaper carefully, nodding and smiling now and then. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z “It’s local history,” said Scarlett, nodding, proud that she hadn’t actually lied. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z He was nodding away, then started humming before he stopped to speak again. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Mr. Curtain was looking Sticky up and down and nodding to himself, as if appraising a fine new piece of machinery that would come in handy. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “Quite right, we’re operating to a very tight schedule,” said Dedalus, nodding at his watch and tucking it back into his waistcoat. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She had a book on her lap and was nodding off. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “TV’s here, too,” said Kojo excitedly, nodding toward a couple of camera crews from local stations that had set up their tripods and equipment on the gym floor. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z War Admiral chased him, his nose nodding up and down behind Seabiscuit’s right hip. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z But Saint Rene might be somewhere, listening and nodding and helping me along. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “Indeed yes, sir,” said Dobby, nodding his head vigorously, ears flapping. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z She smiled for a full minute, nodding to friends in the audience. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z My father looks momentarily stricken and then recovers himself, averting his glistening eyes and nodding. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “Okay,” I say, nodding to Dr. Hamid, and the decision is made. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z His face seemed to have gotten older and he had stopped nodding when he spoke. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z He made a note on his pad, nodding once. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z And there is nothing more exactly Iranian than to sit there nodding agreeably. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z He tipped his hat to Kyril Montana, then moved among the men, nodding, speaking a few words, slapping a back here, pointing to the northeast there, he rounded them up for the march home. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Johnny saw a group of women, and they were nodding their heads, whispering a prophecy, ‘Before night they’ll be dancing.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She ran her eyes over me, nodding in approval. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I tuned him out, switched to a polite nodding mode. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Grandma sat before us with her knitting, nodding her head in time to the music. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “I thought those were against the rules,” Isabella says, nodding at my armband. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z He takes the ball out and he’s shaking his shoulders and nodding his head like I’m supposed to be nervous. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z Aaron’s eyes slid back to the cup he held in his hands, nodding to himself. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z We must have looked two fools, me speaking English, her talking Dutch, both nodding our heads and wishing we had the right words. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Constance nodded a few times in a friendly way—until the nodding grew sleepy and her eyelids drooped. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He said, “Oh, yes. Hello. Thank you for . . .” He was just like, nodding. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He looks happy.Suddenly, a light goes on and Mr. K is there, nodding at the picture I'm looking at. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z He gets up and starts nodding like he sometimes does, the repetitive nodding that tells me he's convincing himself of something. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z I listen and keep nodding, and ask in English what position he likes to play. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Moss looked over at Shamika and Martin, who sat together, their heads nodding up and down. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The female officer begins nodding, showing support and almost enthusiasm as she says: "A counselor? So she heard?" Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z At the high table Sir Ector sat with his knightly guests, who had come for the morrow’s hunting, smiling and nodding and drinking burgundy or sherries sack or malmsey wine. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Wherever I went, I could feel the nodding. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, yeah, I guess so,” he said, more enthusiastically, nodding, mouth open like a Venus flytrap. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “The white noise is gone,” he said, nodding. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I asked, nodding toward the white Styrofoam cup in her hand. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z We kissed our own fingers and raised them into the air, nodding. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I tap my foot impatiently, and instead of saying anything I want to, I do a bunch of nodding. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z They all agreed, and their nodding shadows rippled across the trees. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She just sat there on her swing, rocking back and forth, staring at me, nodding sometimes. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He looked like he was going to say something more but then just put his hat on his head and stepped back from the door, nodding at Mama, then us. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z As they came out, Mama was nodding in agreement. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Ewell was nodding again, pointing at Early, wagging a bony finger. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Aru grinned, nodding so fast she thought her head might fall off. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Cletus watched the sky and glanced at Ob now and then, nodding his head to let Ob know he was listening. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z There it stayed while the rain beat on the walls and the fire sank down and the night wearing slowly along left the old woman nodding beside the hearthpit. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z “I won’t fight to keep the island, Crow. It doesn’t belong to me. But I’ll fight to stay on it. This,” he said, nodding at the bundle, “you can hand over quite easily.” Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z “Someone we all know and love,” he said darkly, nodding in the direction of the door. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Most of the white folks in the room are nodding and giving praise. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Down the cleared path now, striding large, feather nodding in time with each long step, came Old Tallow. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z “Don’t forget Papá,” I said, nodding to the shop owner and his wife staring at us from the counter. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “Look at that old woman,” I said to Jennifer, nodding in the woman’s direction. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She was so busy thinking and plotting that she barely noticed her parents nodding sadly at each other when they saw the empty fishbowl. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z “We’re going to need you to focus. Best not to waste your time on any political movements or whatever is going on over there,” he said, nodding in Stephanie’s direction. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Everyone was laughing and nodding and asking questions about America and the women were serving tea and slicing a cheese in front of Rafik. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z The tinkerer quickly assesses the situation before nodding. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Tiny Cooper I laugh while I read it, and Tiny laughs, too, nodding his head, appreciating his own awesome. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Sitti was back in the room by now, listening to them talk English and nodding her head. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Bertha kept pushing at her hair with a shaky hand and nodding, and then that lady said she would send someone to pick me up in a few weeks and that was that. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Even nodding silently became difficult after a while, and when she stopped responding, they stopped talking. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z But Vetch came to the door, a little bluish ball of werelight nodding over his head to light the way, and asked if he could come in and talk a while. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z “For that matter,” said Lustig, nodding, “Williams and his men, as well as York, landed on the opposite side of Mars. We were very careful to land on this side.” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, the Masters nodding benign consent, Jasper worked an illusion-charm for her. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z “The Garbage Ghost,” we told each other, nodding our heads. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Brockley Falls,” Wilf says, nodding his head to where we can see in the distance the river tumbling off a low cliff. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Mom waits politely, and when I don’t say anything else, she starts nodding. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Bailey continues to nod, though he’s not sure nodding is an appropriate response. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But now the customers are smiling and nodding! Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z "They were just her size. Always provides," the mother said, nodding. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z After another minute, the voices had quieted and the group was nodding in agreement. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z When I return to the lobby, I find Mom leaning against the front desk, nodding as Marisol speaks. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Then I noticed that she was nodding her head slowly up and down. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bernoffski squeezed my knee firmly again, and by this point I couldn’t even keep up the nodding. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “I think I know who she is,” answered Mom, nodding to herself. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Its most evident manifestation seemed innocuous enough: Woolf was prone to nodding off. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Either I was a little slow or the language was too elegant, because I was nodding my head in respectful agreement when, suddenly, it hit me what he meant. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She held a whispered conference with the Abbot, nodding in the direction of the elm. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Thing was, usually it would be the white man talking and the colored man listening and nodding. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z We were all quiet for a second, all of us just kind of nodding, looking at the floor. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Thorn had her hands clasped and was biting her bottom lip but nodding enthusiastically. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z There I was nodding, because I couldn’t speak. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Maddy let him go, stood back up, breathing heavy and nodding like some kind of warrior. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Even though this isn’t church, there are a few people who say amen, and heads are nodding in agreement. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Thank you!” said Mrs. Garcia, nodding like she was about to say something else about her grandson. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Ruth, though, was laughing and laughing, and kept nodding to everything being said about Martin just like she too was remembering them. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “You hum it,” said Miss Franny, nodding her head, “and he can play it.” Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z “I like that,” he said, nodding a lot. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Mr. Clydesdale was nodding his head vigorously, and seemed about to speak again. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z “Two flutes,” he observes, nodding at her hands. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Grandma was nodding yes, yes, yes, and Genie was trying so hard not to shake his head no, no, no. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z But he didn’t want to ask for more time; everyone else was nodding and rolling up their sleeves. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z People are nodding as I speak, and it’s so cool to be in a whole roomful of people who understand me. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Derek had watched all of this with intense interest, writing in his notebook from time to time, underlining things, nodding. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z “We have looked at your records and they are not so bad. All except this one,” he said, nodding toward Steve. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He was nodding his head, his jaw tightening and his eyes closed on the tears. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “No, I do agree,” she said softly, nodding. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z I nodded and touched his forehead in case he couldn’t see me nodding. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Ethan wants to know why Dylan’s parents are already letting him party, and Arthur is just nodding along while eating pizza. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I was trapped, so close that simply by nodding my head, I might have brushed her lips with mine. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Lily hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z At one point, I remember, Mitchell Sanders turned and looked at me, not quite nodding, as if to warn me about something, and then after a while he rolled up his yo-yo and moved away. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Tycho could hardly write a book about a new star appearing in the midst of all that turmoil without at least nodding in the direction of astrology. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z I kept nodding, faking a smile, and then he hugged me, his strong arms pulling me into his muscular chest, and I sogged up his polo shirt a little but then recovered enough to speak. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “I’m not hankering to be the man that lays hands on you while he’s around,” Pete announced conclusively, nodding his head toward Buck. The Call of the Wild 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z I could pretend she’s nodding her head, getting ready to break up with him if she hadn’t already. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Father Cham listened quietly, nodding, as lie after lie tumbled forth. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Once his hand was in place, he started nodding like he was trying to convince himself it was a good idea to be strapped to a thousand pounds of muscle. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z But they were swooning and nodding in agreement. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The handsome girl was nodding, promising these impossible things. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Now I mind thee,” he said, nodding his head. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z I sat back and pretended to be groggy after nodding off.” Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The general and his party strode through the ward, murmuring and nodding, and then they were gone. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The heads and the rifles stand out above the white mist, nodding heads, rocking barrels. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z And while Luke understood why, he still stood there dumbly for a few seconds, nodding. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Her eyes fill with tears again even as she’s nodding her agreement. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “If you don’t,” he said, “everything will burn. Everything. Him included,” he said, nodding toward the bed. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He took a deep breath, then fell silent, nodding his head a couple of times. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “One drowned right off,” she said, nodding her head in the direction of the door, which had just slammed shut behind Willie’s back. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z I answered, “Yes,” to break myself from nodding. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He headed for the store, nodding at the four men sitting outside on the porch, and side-stepping the white hens that were strolling about. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “My girlfriend had to work,” I say, nodding. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z “Yeah, we can all use some work and repairs,” Webb says, nodding. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z I kept waiting for him to grab me, hit me back, throw me out my chair, stomp my neck, but he just sat there looking at me, still nodding. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Slowly, all around me, too, the church ladies began nodding their approval, punctuating his sentences with calls of “Mmmm-hmm” and “That’s right!” Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Isa turned around to ask her parents, but they were nodding before she even opened her mouth. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “This is real nice, Nancy,” he said, wiping his mouth and nodding to her. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z "Every night I pray," she said, nodding towards the makeshift altar. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Only one viewer was rapt, leaning forward in her seat, nodding at each trite sentiment, smiling while dabbing at wet eyes. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “Good,” he says again, nodding and allowing his face to relax. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He wears headphones and a little microphone that curves down in front of his mouth, and at the moment, he’s frowning and nodding. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z He pointed at his open Bible, nodding, like he hadn’t heard a word I just said. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “Take the meat loaf,” she said, nodding to the still-steaming pan. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The last time I saw her was the night of Professor Ghering's lecture, when she stood along the wall, nodding in agreement as I protested using that poor man in that professors ill-conceived experiment. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I remember Uncle Joe nodding his head in solemn agreement. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The shoe poet walked ahead of the group, tapping the ice with his stick and nodding. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “Good one take time,” continued Auntie Lindo, nodding her head in agreement with herself. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “How do you do. I’m Gerald,” he says, nodding, shaking Gogol’s hand. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Papa was talking and Mr. Little was listening and nodding every now and then. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The bird hopped onto Palmer’s bed and took a walk around, with each step nodding approvingly, as if to say So far so good. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z He was nodding slowly, admiringly, and I felt myself go warm all over, with pride, with a desire to be associated with Papa. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z “We could have just hitched with the freight,” Nailer muttered, nodding at rail containers wallowing their way toward the clipper ships. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I was nodding off myself when I heard a splash on the side of the boat. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Among them, nodding on slender stalks, were other flowers, white and palest green: they glimmered as a mist amid the rich hue of the grass. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The woman looked off into the distance, nodding continuously in the way that people do when searching for the right words to use. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I kept nodding off, shaking my head, until Mom finally said, “Darius, why don’t you go to bed? It’s okay.” Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z “It’s just weird, right?” he says, nodding earnestly. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Lila is nodding vigorously and says a bad word in Spanish, which normally would make me snicker admiringly. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z The smells of frying poppy and smoke-leaf drifted pleasantly in through the wardrobe door, and more than once Lyra found herself nodding. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “I have more,” Hazel said quietly, nodding to her backpack. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “There’s a woman up there washing diapers,” said my sister, nodding upstream. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Kote trailed off, nodding to himself “Yes, of course you are. Not a chronicler, the Chronicler.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “So this is dumb,” I said, nodding at the graphic novel. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I can see Beatrice, dear friendly tactless Beatrice, watching me from her partner’s arms, nodding encouragement, the bangles jangling on her wrists, the veil slipping continually from her over-heated forehead. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I was nodding, half-asleep over my book, when someone bellowed my name outside my window. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z In the distance, she turns back to look at me, frowning, and nodding for Barb to follow her while the attending nurse keeps rolling Stella through into her surgery. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z In front of me, I could see Stephanie nodding along as he spoke. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z I looked at Mom, surrounded by nodding moms, and I thought, okay, so maybe this is going to turn out to be one of those really super-mom moments. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z “He tells me—may I?” he said, nodding at the bowl. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The Augur turns to Zak, who looks at his brother for a long moment before nodding and taking the oath. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z But I kept my lips tight and my head nodding. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z “You want to consider it,” said Moody, nodding and looking at Harry thoughtfully. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “You’ll need a ticket for your son as well,” the conductor told her, nodding his head at Will, gaping in the aisle. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z DeShon is still listening to his music, his head nodding, jerking. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z I walk up to Hope and Jason, grabbing the bag and nodding for them to follow me into my room. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I didn’t know what to think or say about that, so I just sat there nodding, went back to watching the kids playing in the park. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z There was a pause; Tree-ear imagined Min nodding in polite agreement. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Her head kept nodding, but she refused to go to bed. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z So Joe splashed over and fastened onto the bottle, tipping it to his lips while the old man squinted his eyes and watched eagerly, nodding happily as the young man drank. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The mother came lumbering over, nodding, as if to confirm: “A kid.” Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z People in the crowd, mostly the white men at the tables full of roughnecks, are nodding and murmuring in assent. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “Four fears then; four fears now,” he says, nodding. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z With his hands behind his back, as though contemplating this answer, he made his way toward the jurors’ platform, where he stopped and turned to face the accused man, nodding at him slowly. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “And great justice,” added Miss Volker, nodding respectfully as she recalled Mrs. White and her family. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Well, I do declare the bow tie was a fine decision,” she says, nodding in approval. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z By now I was biting away at the offending cuticle, but out of the corner of my eye I could see Call nodding his head vigorously, pumping up for a big affirmative statement. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Again, the crowd began to talk; some were nodding in agreement, and others, most of the crowd in fact, were looking at Mr. Dimblewit wearily or even angrily. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z “Yonder,” said I, pointing; “over there, where I found him nodding asleep, and thought it was you.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “Unless in that form,” said Mr. Wopsle, nodding towards the dish. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z I describe Finch, and Mike rubs his chin and starts nodding. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z We pass by the throngs of mongers, carefully nodding and heeding the signs. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Kira indicated, nodding her head, a place beyond the library, beyond the schoolhouse. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Because,” said Jake, nodding toward the window, “whoever snuck in here from the fire escape while we were being distracted by Mrs. Malvolio was polite enough to close the window on their way out.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “Including the United Estates,” he adds, nodding at Amy as if she ordered the embargo herself. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z “One of our lookouts,” said Miss Wren, nodding. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z |
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