| 单词 | nudge |
| 例句 | Olanna joined the queue and held herself from pushing back at the woman who tried to nudge her out. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Elizabeth gives me a little nudge with her leg. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z She nudged me with her elbow, and I clapped my hands a few times. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Harry nudged Ron in the ribs and nodded in Percy’s direction. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Harry’s thoughts were interrupted by a nudge in the ribs from Ginny. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The SUV nudged its way through, honking when necessary. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z My mom nudges my dad, who pulls off the headphones. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I see Ryan nudge her, telling her to pull it together. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She was in tow, the tug nudging along under her quarter, trailing smoke, but the ship herself was like she was moving without visible means. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Liz blew her nose and nudged the math book closer to me. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Peregrine nudged the bird with her beak and it flew away. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I clucked my tongue and once again nudged Plug to pick up his pace. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He had nudged another body, a woman's headless body, and stepped over it, placed one leg down and then the other, although there was enough room to step to the side. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z When Henry gave me a nudge, I jumped down. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Montag lay back against the wall and then slowly sank to a crouching position and began to nudge the books, bewilderedly, with his thumb, his forefinger. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave me an exasperated nudge with one foot. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z We move in tiny bits, cell by cell, roots inching farther, buds nudged into the sunlight. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Piper nudged the arrow that was stuck in the mast. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Lazlo nudged it open with his foot, and saw that he had not been mistaken. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “Hey, you!” said Summer, nudging me so I could scoot over. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z I’m sure there were a few club members still dubious about a skinny disabled kid playing, but the first bowl I sent down that day gently nudged the jack. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z He cupped an ear toward the wagon and nudged me with his elbow. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The minivan followed the curve of the ramp with only the slightest nudging, and by the time we reached the road, it came to a natural stop. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Why did that keep coming into his thinking that way, nudging and pushing? Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z At every stop, Will nudged his face into the cracks of the mostly plastered-up wall to see what he could see. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Up to this time Ruth and Marie had just stared at me, but now Ruth nudged Marie and whispered, “You ask.” Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Miig nudged the rounded stones placed around the perimeter of the fire with his boot. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Beatrice nudged him with her elbow, as if to say: That’s the best you can do? Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The announcer gave him a little nudge, and Matthias lifted his head. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Piper nudged the nearest decapitated dragonhead with her foot. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I strolled casually into the bedroom and stooped over to nudge off my shoes. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Winn-Dixie looked up at the preacher and kind of gave him a nudge with his nose. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Once or twice I nudged foot-sized rocks over the side and watched with faint horror as they crashed and tumbled to improbably remote resting places. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z She bent her head to the little dæmon fast asleep around the child’s neck and nudged him gently. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z It was only when I felt Beau nudging me with his nose that I blinked and saw that I was lying down. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I nudged my mother and she nudged me back. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Maxine clears her throat, giving me a glance nudging me to say more. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She bit part of her bottom lip and nudged me with her shoulder. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z She was more than a schoolmarm with a ruler, trying to nudge me to the straight and narrow, which could never work. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The other morning, I was trying to get a little sleep, when Chester came over and nudged me in the ribs. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z People on the line who heard her turned to stare at me, and only when I nudged her to stop did she lower her voice. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z If I looked like I might drift off, David nudged me and vice versa. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z They were silent, and the night moved restlessly about the house, nudging them and urging them. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z We reach the end of the tunnel, and she nudges a heavy wooden door open with her shoulder. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Father nudged me and I stood beside her, explaining what I could in my broken demonic. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Frederick has to be nudged forward by the boy behind him. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She nudges both children to talk about what happens in school, to recount the plots of the books they read, and to discuss current events. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z I nudge at the hidden door Bree uses to enter my room. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Brandon took the bag and softly nudged his sister out the room. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Shiloh whines and nudges his nose under my shoulder, working to roll me over. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Keenan puts a hand on my back to nudge me forward into the narrow hallway. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The old lady nudged past Finn and melted back into the crowd. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She nudged Elizabeth with her elbow and whispered, “You say, ‘The mighty ones have summoned us to their temple.’” The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I take my bag without saying thank you and Kay nudges me. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z As they exited their fifth hut for the day, Rameel, with a huge smile on his face, nudged Benton in the arm and whispered proudly, “Seventeen-hundred forty-six.” Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z I must have drifted off into sleep, because the next thing I knew, something was nudging me and I jolted. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z God will figure it out and nudge Halley’s comet...or the nagual...or whatever it is back on track. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z It became a strange sort of hounding as they nudged my skull for my sexual reminiscences. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He was careful with everything he touched, putting each bug back where he found it, nudging each pile of dirt back into place. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Kit would not have risen from her place at all, but Rachel, with a meaningful nudge, handed her a candle, and she had perforce to see her suitor to the door. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z He slept the whole way home, much to the dismay of the passenger sitting next to him, who kept having to nudge him awake. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z The wind skips behind me, nudging me forward down the walk and then away from the main road, toward the older homes, his neighborhood, right beside the lake. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Or if I drew shot, he’d give my bowl a nudge, knock it back three feet or so, and claim the round. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z The rising sun nudged above the horizon and colored the eastern sky, flooding the Garrett farm with light, which shone on Booth’s face. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He's looking at me like I'm breakable—like I'm made of thin glass and one nudge too hard will shatter me into a trillion tiny pieces. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She steadied herself, taking one last look at the photograph for courage, then—bumping only slightly against the flour barrel as she nudged past—V made her way inside. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z “In Candor,” says Al, nudging me with his shoulder. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He put his hand on my back and nudged me toward my father. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z “This has been so much fun,” Mom said, and nudged me. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z “Follow my lead,” he murmured, nudging her slightly to the right. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She crouched by the trash can, but before she could place her card, James nudged her. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z With a single finger, he nudges apart the folds. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He kissed her hand, then turned aside, nudging Lazlo with his elbow and loud-whispering, “What a perfectly delightful shade of blue,” as he took his leave. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He kept pulling, still not able to think or do anything but stroke, pulled to the edge of the river until the raft nudged against the dock, bounced, and then the paddle dropped. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z Henry nudged the body with his foot and rolled him over. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Carlton pets her on the head and she nudges against his hand like a cat. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z After Darren and his friends left the lunch table to go outside and our side of the table was mostly empty, Betsy nudged me with her elbow. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I nudge Pollux with my elbow and point out a small black bird with a crown. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z You could run your fingers along it and measure how long it is; however, you’ll probably give the pencil a nudge, disturbing the pencil’s velocity slightly. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z We curl up together and don’t move until Nana nudges me awake in the morning. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z All, including the emperor, sank to the floor in deference, and one of the queen’s companions had to nudge a servant to rise in order to take the peach. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I got used to sitting next to him in the Truman theater and having him nudge me with his elbow in reaction to his own trickery and whisper, “I just love that!” Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Thinking of venison, his mind had gone about cataloguing the sitting room and his mind nudged him, saying, “Hey, there’s something wrong here—something strange.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z As I approached the club, Art leaned back and nudged Miles in the ribs. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z He nudged me with an elbow and wagged his eyebrows up and down. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A bell rings, and I nudge Sunny with my elbow. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I nudge my empty glass toward him without lifting my head. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z “That’s what he said,” Ben says, nudging me, and then he blushes. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z The boards nudged her calves from behind, like dogs ready to play. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The fox nudged the toy free, took it between his teeth, and rose on his haunches to allow his boy to find him. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “And you love it,” Jack teases, nudging her shoulder. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z She gestured with her nose and a nudge for me to sit down. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The first few nudges didn’t wake him, so finally he just pushed at his father’s shoulder. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z And suddenly Cal Price is standing in front of me, nudging my foot with the toe of his sneaker. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z He nudges their shoulders together and catches that corner of Henry’s mouth twitching, sees something move featherlight across his face. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “What is it, children?” he said, for he caught them in the very act of whispering and nudging one another. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z “They were made for each other, don't you think?'' Prosper nodded. “Go on, put away that worried face for a bit,'' Victor said, giving him a gentle nudge in his back. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Ma nudges me and mutters a command to speak. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Grandma nudged Genie again, this time with less patience. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Simon’s eyes cut to the soccer ball, and he gives it a halfhearted nudge with his foot. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Mini slid her backpack to the floor, nudging it closer to Aru. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He nudges his nose under my chin over and over, trying to lift my head. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Fred scooched closer to the water cooler and accidentally nudged it sideways—enough to make the big water bottle up top wobble. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z If we give the vacuum a big enough nudge, it might start rolling down the hill—settling into a lower energy state—and we would not be able to stop it. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Grandpa nudges me and asks, “How was school today?” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Their words and, in his ribs, the sharp nudging of elbows, broke through his unawareness. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Spring was firmly nudging winter on its way. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I get to him, but before I pull his arm away, the horse gently nudges my brother’s hand with the top of its muzzle. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Ivy nudged her bag out from under her legs and took out her purple notebook. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z They kick and nudge and beat me, then they stand me back up. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Will bent down and squeezed her hand, and the other dæmon nudged Pantalaimon, lifting his heavy head, whispering to him. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She nudged his chair with her foot, causing it to swivel. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I nudged her with my foot, and she slowly reached out one hand and placed it over all of ours. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z She nudges the steering wheel and opens and closes her door. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z He just needed a nudge getting past it. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z It began gently, nudging us back into our couches, and then began to build uncomfortably. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He battles me for it before cutting it in half and nudging the bigger piece toward me. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z I keep reading, hoping that maybe I’ll find a money-making idea from the story, but my eyes get super heavy, and the next thing I know, Sneaky’s nudging me. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z His friend nudges him, and they all laugh some more. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Mother nudged at my arm, which meant that I should keep my head down. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I nudge my foot against Willem's, and he easily slips the chain back into place, sighing like he's sorry his broken bicycle held us up for so long. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z The sound of riders nudged me out of my reverie. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z She needed only one tiny little push....one gentle nudge in the right place....and that is exactly what the squirrels gave her! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z I could tell he was going to need a nudge to see things clearly. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Ms. D. tap me on the shoulder and kind of nudge me into a little corner. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The most abundant isotope, U-238, was harder to nudge toward fission than to move a recalcitrant donkey, and it responded only to fast, or highly energetic, neutrons. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z She nudged me with a little travel package of Kleenex. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “The ship nudged an iceberg!” said an old man with a bushy mustache. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z Ron nudged Harry and passed him the Daily Prophets. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The men nudged their rides back up the coulee. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Come on, you know you enjoyed it,” says Will, nudging her with his elbow. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z A few of the spectators nudged each other with their elbows, obviously hoping I’d somehow swindle Ambrose into paying several times what my slot was actually worth. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I nudged the paper a little closer to her so maybe she would read it. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He nudged his bulging briefcase under a chair. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z When the couple goes inside, Angel grins and nudges me. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Lumpy nudged past me in the hall and trotted into Conner’s room. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Switching locomotives nudged individual boxcars over the skein of temporary tracks to their destinations. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The dog nudges my hand with its head. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Grandma’s nostrils flared, but she laid the shorts next to the shirts and left the room, giving Grandpop a little nudge as she did. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Tossing her head in wolf happiness, she crawled out of her tent on all fours and nudged him under the chin. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I nudged the toe of her shoe with mine. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I would have made my answer with a nudge. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Before she can change her mind, she crawls over to her sleeping laptop, propped open on her bed, and taps the keyboard to nudge it awake. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He stuck his foot out and nudged open the first door, which swung inward. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She lifted her drink and gave me a nudge. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He nudged the fish back into the water. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Anna gave the last little nudge from behind. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z “Certainly the tongue, absolutely the brain, and, with luck, maybe a little slow walk if you nudge him gently in the right direction.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I nudge him with my elbow, and he shakes his head. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Sharing the table were two young men, and Dewey, recognizing them, nudged Agent Duntz. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Dagmara nudged my leg, motioning me to look at the Italian team. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z After the dramatic capture of the sympathizers and the runaway, his appearance nudged the night into the realm of the fantastical. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z The Langston coach waves Vanessa over, and with her mother’s nudging she joins us. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z She pulled her hood back up and gave the elk a nudge, and their trek resumed. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She gives George a frustrated nudge with her trunk, and Julia giggles. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z Perilee nudged me into the wagon, climbed up herself, and tucked us under a huge woolen blanket. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Roy unlocked the toilet stall and gently nudged his friend out. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Roberto glanced at me with terror in his eyes and nudged me with his elbow. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I drop my bow on the ground and give it a nudge with my boot. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z There were no doors off this landing, but Ron nudged Harry and pointed at the ceiling, where there was a circular trapdoor with a brass plaque on it. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Though his analysis nudged my thoughts back to Mr. Katz and the unspeakable crimes he had likely committed, it came as an indescribable relief to hear Frankie say it. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I give Bryce and Aurora each another nudge, but it’s like trying to wake up two rocks. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z I drop my hand and nudge Tats with my knee. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “I know,” Dad said, and nudged his chin toward the screen. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Daito nudged his younger brother, and they both faced me and bowed. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I couldn't tell if he was holding me in a kind of one-handed hug, or giving me a gentle nudge out the door. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z A strong wind blows behind me, nudging my wet sneakers closer to the ledge. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I nudged Tanu, who seemed unable to move, and we began to lead the rich lady from room to room. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z But then the door to my parents’ bedroom nudges open and out shuffles my dad, wearing plaid flannel pants and yesterday’s T-shirt. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Somebody nudged Finn with his foot as if Finn were a possum. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Black leaders continued to nudge white society for small concessions while at the same time attempting to stifle the more urgent demands of a frustrated black poor. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z With the toe of my regulation black sneaker I nudged a single box from the tower’s foundation. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Kingshaw kept nudging and pushing against him, trying to get him to look or speak, but he only stared straight ahead, mesmerized by the puppets. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z But he minded the all-expatriate parties where Susan would nudge him to “join the men” while she went over to the circle of women to compare notes on living in Nigeria. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z They were half a mile away when she nudged him with her shoulder. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Trying to nudge me out of my bad mood. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I was standing next to Lu, and when Coach called his name, I gave him a way to go nudge. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “Don’t get attached,” she said to her belly when the baby nudged her with a foot. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z As she flipped through it, a memory nudged her. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z They talked about comfortable topics— school, sports, sports in school—until Roy nudged the conversation back toward the delicate subject of Mullet Fingers. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I pull on my own clothes and brush my hair, and then perch myself next to them on their bed and give them each a little nudge. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Tilly nudged my leg and I knelt down to hug her around the neck. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Dylan gives him a nudge and the boy jumps to his feet. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z But it's hard to put glasses on someone else's head, and finally Colin reached up and nudged them up the bridge of his own nose, and he could see. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z The Dursleys, after quick, scared looks at one another, tried to ignore their glasses completely, a difficult feat, as they were nudging them gently on the sides of their heads. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Now he understood about animals; and in the moment that the horse turned from the stream and nudged Jonas’s shoulder affectionately with its head, he perceived the bonds between animal and human. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Mango nudges my ear and forces me to flip back over. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Must have been a couple of hours toward town when my father nudged me. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I nudge Lolo hard, and finally blurt out my complaint. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “We only have five minutes left until the bell rings, and we still don’t know what to do with the hidden sentence. Quick”—Emily nudged James—“ask Raven about that.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He tilted his head down and nudged his glasses with his shoulder, but they didn’t straighten. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z But then Emma reached down and squeezed his hand twice, before giving him a nudge in the side as she looked up at Natalie with narrowed eyes. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I pause for a moment, thinking maybe I should just end it there, but then Suesetta nudges me and the words just come right out like they needed the push. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Harriet started working her way through the crowd, elbowing a man, nudging a woman. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Jasmine nudges my arm, so I say, “I didn’t mean to.” King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Maybe, he says, then nudges you out the library, before you realize he’s put a book in your hands. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z When everyone else had made it safely to the other side, I set Gum Baby and Tarrypin down and gave them a nudge forward. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She nudged the soggy, badly chewed target dummy toward the swordsman. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He nudged Nathan, who sat with his head lolling against the bales, fast asleep. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z "Say it to her, not to me," Brit-Brat nudged, her voice over-the-top calm. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z I was feeling another twinge, a quiet nudge toward what might be a whole different future from the one I’d planned for. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z We nudge and kick each other under the table, keeping our faces straight above the tablecloth; sometimes we tie our shoelaces together, for signaling. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Arrestingly handsome, George had dark blond hair that cruised back from a part he kept just a nudge off-center, as was the fashion. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She moved a crate from the wall, stood on it, and nudged the hatch in the ceiling. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He reached over and yanked the bell cord, then nudged Nunu, who put away her picture book. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z The ma screecher nudged one of the babies with her snout. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I barely had to nudge it with my head to put it past the goalkeeper. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z Ron opened his mouth to say something, but Hermione nudged him hard in the ribs and jerked her head toward the entrance hall. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I joined her in the corner, sitting on the other railing, facing her and the yard behind her, where I could see Guzzo nudging Paul and pointing at me. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Frieda asked Dorian while her two companions studied Ignatius and nudged each other. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Get up, Stella,” her mother urged, nudging her. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I felt a nudge against my shoulder, but my brain continued to malfunction. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He nudges me, and points to a low country boat passing the ferry. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The horse shook her head, stepped forward, and nudged his chest with her nose. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I nudged the mouse and the screen flickered on. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Outside, Ikejide was plucking oranges; his uniform bunched up at the back as he nudged fruit down with a stick. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He gave me a wink and a nudge, and I could feel my cheeks burning. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I didn’t really follow what he was saying, because I was completely distracted by Jake and Tyler, who had started nudging one another, mouths open, half laughing, the moment Auggie had come on-screen. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z As Kathy managed to nudge it forward, the wheelbarrow looked as if it would tip over, and the warders began to laugh. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Pa Anozie nudged a pinch of snuff up his nostrils before he began telling the story. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z August placed her hand on my back, nudging me to leave. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It wasn’t until Ben Cho nudged Grace’s limp hand with his sneaker that any of us realized she was dead. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He nudged the lid aside a few inches. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “There are plenty of mice around this place — go and chase them. Go on,” he added, nudging Crookshanks down the spiral staircase with his foot. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He was woken by a boot nudging the small of his back. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z They all seemed in good humor, grinning and nudging each other and smiling. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z As she flipped through it, a memory nudged her. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He was just thinking about how lucky he was that at least no one knew him in North Hill or his life would’ve been ruined, when Grandma nudged him. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He looked so uncomfortable, as if this weren't his brother, his family, that I nudged him to one side and helped him shimmy Needles's jeans down. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z The goose tenderly bent and nudged her upright with his beak, and the sparrow became a mouse, staggering and confused. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Mom nudges me in the ribs and I sit up and nod, I make promises, I make eye contact. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z They would move away a bit, then swim in closer and closer until more than once they bumped the hull, not hard, but bumped it so the Frog moved sideways a bit with each nudge. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Parvati Patil nudged her hard in the ribs, her face working furiously as she too fought not to giggle. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “Go, go, go,” Dad said, nudging a frozen Layla with Ivy’s foot. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He nudges his chin toward the stage, smiling, so I take a few steps forward. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I cracked up, but Grover nudged me because Hera was giving us a dirty look. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The Colonel nudged me and pointed casually to his notebook, which read, The Old Man only has one lung, and I did not doubt it. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z He nudges the white guy with them, and they both snicker. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The first edge of autumn had nudged its way into these woods; the leaves of some of the trees were rimmed in scarlet or gold. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z I can feel Haymitch nudging me to keep up the act. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He drew in a silent breath to quell the small nudge of anxiety that was rising within him; so far he had not been forced to lie. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z He nudged the saber sheathed at his hip. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z After another twenty minutes of Sherry and her boyfriend making out, Charlie nudged me and looked at the door. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z If the breeze would just catch the compass and nudge it my way...The breeze had died down. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Radar nudged me with one of the beer cups. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z She nudges Rae again, and they explode into a fit of giggles. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z She gives me a little nudge and I nudge her back but harder. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z At first I am not sure if they called me because the name sounds so garbled, but when Amanda gives me a nudge, I stand up. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She had just finished helping a student with his math homework one afternoon when her best friend, Ellie McElveen, nudged her. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The way she’d nudged me and lowered her voice had made it all too obvious she too was expressing some assumption, probably doing the rounds, about me being the “natural successor.” Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Most citizens, crowded into the auditorium for the occasion, saw the Singer’s robe only from a distance; they shoved and pushed, trying to nudge closer for a look. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I saw a passerby stare curiously at Maxim, and then nudge her companion’s arm. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “I know you’re fed up, baby”—he nudges my chin—“but keep your head up.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z But then it nudged itself off the edge of the stump and vanished in the underbrush. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Alyce stood outside for a minute, surprised at having been asked for and not knowing whether to be pleased, until the boy nudged and pushed her to the door. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I nudged him in the side to get him to race me home, but he didn’t move any faster. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z She moved around Moss, then nudged the man aside so she could squeeze past him into the seat. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I nudged him, respectfully, as if by accident. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Serenity gives my shoulder a nudge, and we exchange secret smiles, too. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z My feet nudge aside the vigil remnants, giving me more room to work. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Then the awful weight lifted, and a nudge from a boot flipped her over effortlessly. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I repeat my pleas as I nudge and step on their toes trying to get to the front. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He doesn’t seem to notice, so I nudge him to get his attention. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He handed the champagne bottle to me and nudged Ronnie in the ribs. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Dri tried to hold his hand, but he nudged it away, and then I nudged her away from him. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He felt like someone was nudging him forward. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z “By not giving me the silent treatment anymore,” she says, leaning over to pet Boomer, who is nudging her thigh with his wet nose. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z The horse nudged her shoulder as if to remind her that she had to leave. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z "You don't gotta be this far away, fool," she muttered, nudging him forward. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Charles awakened on the stroke of four-thirty as surely as though the brass pendulum of the clock had nudged him. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He nudged Ron and pointed to the painting just behind Flermi- one. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Eddie Diamond and some of the others tried to nudge her into talking about the ambush—What was the feeling out there? The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “I have to run downstairs—there’s a report I’ve been expecting and I’ve had to nudge it along every step of the way. One of the delightful parts of being the director.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Sorry,” I mumble, even though he nudged me. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z With each step she felt the dagger nestled hard against her leg, nudging the muscles of her calf, reminding her of her purpose. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I nudge Kat, it is better to crawl out and lie on top than to stay where the gas collects most. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I stood gaping at the policemen, my bags settling upon the middle of the walk, until one of them happened to see me and nudged the other, who chewed lazily upon a wad of gum. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z On the other hand, if a light particle doesn’t have enough energy to nudge the electron out, then the electron stays put; the photon skitters away instead. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z I nudge him back with my hand on his knee. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He nudges a plate of foot into my hands. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The man took two steps forward; his boots—exactly like the ones on the table—nudged the back of my standard white slip-ons. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He nudged Lily with his shoulder and they did that back and forth for a bit. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Shiloh goes nuts trying to uncover my face, nudging at my. arms with his nose, tail going ninety miles an hour. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t realize I’m scowling until Emery nudges me again and mouths, What's wrong? Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I lean over and give Bernard a nudge. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Grandma nudged me away from the table and elbowed through a parting crowd. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z The fox nudged his muzzle into the glove’s webbing, although he hated the leather smell. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Her hand nudged the sack of gold on his bedside cabinet as she reached for the bottle and the goblet. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She leans against the Jeep, and nudges me with her shoulder. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I felt for the small purse hidden in my pocket and nudged Grandfather with my elbow. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Cordelia sits with nonchalance, nudging me with her elbow now and then, staring blankly at the other people with her gray-green eyes, opaque and glinting as metal. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I pulled away from the nudge in distraction. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z “He doesn’t even believe there are atheists in foxholes,” the colonel mocked, and nudged the chaplain in the ribs familiarly. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She nudges him off with an elbow and a knee. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z The second call proved to be that needed nudge. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She nudged the page of the New York Times closer under Jamie’s nose and resumed her pose. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “Let me see them,” I ask Julia, but she nudges Isabella. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z To get close to a pond, around 266 which they were densely packed, I had to nudge them away with my feet so as not to step on one. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Somewhere around the boring part where the guy named Rolf and the oldest daughter are singing You are sixteen, going on seventeen, Jack nudged me. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z One second, barely nudged at the wrong angle, and it’s like all my months of physical therapy and recovery and carefulness have been erased. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He nudged the plate of pickled fish and black bread toward Lee, who took a mouthful and nodded for Sam to tell him more. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The fishermen nudged it with their feet, but it was dead. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z When I saw old Sutic asleep on the earth, leaning against a tree when he should have been working, I nudged him awake. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z And then Abby nudges me again later to pick up a pen she dropped, and it’s pinballs all over again. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z He nudges me forward, and, despite how foolish I feel, I open my pillowcase. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z One notices me and nudges another one, and soon all of them are staring hard. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The horse nudged her with his apple-juicy nose, and she laughed and patted him. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I knew that people were nudging each other, watching me out of the corners of their eyes. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I laughed and nudged Jack with my elbow. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z The boy with food all down his front nudged the girl next to him and pointed openly at Harry’s forehead. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z And the way her knees were slung together, one overlapping the other just a little, and the feel of her foot nudging under his knee. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Once we’re in the stairwell, I feel something nudge my side. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z This time, as if to affirm the point, he gently nudged her palm. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Gingerly, he nudged the body of the android with the toe of his shoe. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Eye nudged Ear, who shifted his muffs to listen over the boom box. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Mom slides her elbow over in a “here’s your chance, Catherine” nudge. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Only after we were three or four miles out of Imre and we came to a good, straight stretch of flat road did I nudge him up to a gallop. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She saw a man’s dark shoe on the other side of the circle nudge something round and metallic toward the clump of guards. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He nudged a body on the ground with his foot and Olanna noticed, then, how many bodies were lying there, like dolls made of cloth. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He nudged Rick forward and, together, the two of them ascended by elevator to the roof of the opera house. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z With the barrel of his pistol, he nudges the clothes. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Chaol nudged her with an elbow, motioning for her to stand before the table. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Silver nudged her hand, Miyax opened the flap wider, and the beautiful wolf came in. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandma nudged Mary Alice, who stood there in the big apron looking drooped and damaged. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She scoots off my bed and crosses to the door, nudging Gale’s leg with her hip as she passes him. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z She nudged my shoe and gave me the sad brown eyes. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z They were nudging it, like with their cheek or nose. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z We’d gather around and nudge him, and pull at his clothes, demanding that he let us look through the telescope. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z I nudge Pollux on the shoulder and we start to run. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z It slid easily now, and after a few more shoves I had it teetering precariously on the edge; one last nudge would be enough to send it over. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z She makes me sit up and nudges me off the car. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Hazel marched forward and began nudging her way through the crowd. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He shifts on his stool, letting one of his knees graze against Henry’s under the bar, nudging them apart. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Boomer sits loyally on my other side, occasionally nudging me with a concerned nose. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z So I nudge through the crowd, scrape my shins, feel the crush of bone, moan a little, then cry loud enough for anyone to hear. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Nothing’s wrong,” Papi said as he nudged us out in front of him. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I nudge my sister and we duck behind a sari floating on the line. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I pretend to need to be nudged awake again, this time in front of Baba’s Pizza and Pasta. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Just as I thought it was going to fall short, it nudged my bowl and ended up just in front. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z A few days after buying the volume of Shakespeare, Sissy woke up one morning and nudged her current lover, with whom she was spending the night in a quiet family hotel. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z After all, the unicorn had been ambling hugely behind them for most of the morning, occasionally nudging the star's shoulder with its big forehead. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z He could have gotten mad or defensive, but instead he just laughed and nudged me on the shoulder, saying, "One day you won't be so critical when it comes to girls." The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z The charwoman was going on; but here Leah turned and perceived me, and she instantly gave her companion a nudge. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z After talking through the various options, Vivian—who as far as anyone knows has never so much as nudged awake an electronic keyboard—decides to order the same matte silver thirteen-inch laptop Molly has. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Gently but firmly, using her trunk, she nudges Ruby into her domain. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z I nudged it closed so that it was just ajar now. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z She sees these swimming lessons as my opportunity to nudge Lisa out of the way and assume my rightful place on Phil’s arm. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z By the time I turn off the lights in Ms. Steck’s room, we’ve managed to nudge him into the hall and lock up. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z “So,” Trub says after nudging me with his elbow, “what do you think?” Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Verin nudged the assassin aside and moved past him, easily securing his own rope. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “I’m pretty sure the first day is just a tour,” says Elsie, giving me a soft nudge with her elbow. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z After a couple hours of watching both sides interview white men for the jury, Grampa leaned over and nudged me. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bernoffski nudged a shot glass into my hand then plucked the other one from my lap. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z As I was having lunch with Sabrina in the dining hall, she nudged me to look in the direction of one of the staff tables. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Julia nudged my shoulder and added, “But don’t even try to guess what it is, because I’m not telling till your birthday.” 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I felt a nudge at my feet and opened my eyes. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He nudged it with his nose several times, then turned it over. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She nudged me with her elbow, but I didn’t hum along. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He took out a handful for himself before nudging the bucket toward the donkeys with his foot. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The hand on my shoulder, trying to nudge me to turn and face it. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Next morning Dad gives me a nudge when he comes through to the kitchen, and I’m up like a shot. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I got up and nudged Peewee, who was lying facedown on his bunk. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Now, Jay nudged me with his scrawny elbow, bringing me out of the memory. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He had slept fitfully on the couch until finally, nudged awake by the household noises, he yawned and opened his eyes. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z One person will nudge another and look at me, and soon they’re both looking at me until everybody is looking at me. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Something nudged her foot, and a strange bear voice said, “Lyra Silvertongue, the king wants you.” The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z When ten minutes had passed, he nudged his companions awake. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Then as if a sudden thought struck her, she nudged me. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z He nudged me again and I looked around. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Atal was saying, nudging Mary’s pocket with her trunk, so Mary took the spyglass and did as her friend said, pointing it up to the sky. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z If you come upon a sleeping three-toed sloth in the wild, two or three nudges should suffice to awaken it; it will then look sleepily in every direction but yours. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z To make it last I refrained from putting a strain on it; when the lifeboat nudged the island, I did not move, only continued to dream. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z There must have been a don’t-mess-with-me tone to her voice because Matthew nudged his friend and they slid over. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z This move, Nixon hoped, would nudge Ho Chi Minh into offering a concession of his own. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Fig nudged against my leg with a pathetic “meow” and settled on top of my sock-covered feet. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Mr. Amos nudged me and I took a baby step into the shed. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Anya nudged him, and when he looked at her, she pursed her lips and whistled. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z It nudged me and asked me where I wanted to go. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I hiss, nudging her pink sneaker with my foot. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z He starts muttering in Spanish as he nudges a piece forward. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z V Mrs. Levy lay prone on the motorized exercising board, its several sections prodding her ample body gently, nudging and kneading her soft white flesh like a loving baker. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The extra space allowed her to examine the star chart from various angles, which was exactly what she was doing at eight o’clock Saturday morning after nudging her sister out of bed. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I nudge her and she go hug her mama real hard, kinda desperate-like, but Miss Leefolt, she already looking in her purse for her keys, kind a wiggle off. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Then Grandma nudged him too and cracked a joke about him being too cool. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z When I had warmed myself, she would nudge my shoulder and say, “Are you just gonna watch that fire all day or we gonna get some breakfast going?” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead, she went outside and sat on the backyard steps and watched a hen near the lemon tree, guarding six chicks, nudging them toward crumbs on the ground. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I have seen the little forest elephants that move in quiet bands, nudging the trees with their small, pinkish tusks. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z After scanning the room, I nudged Simmon with an elbow until he looked up from the game he and Wilem were playing with shims. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z When Four dismisses us for dinner, Christina nudges me with her elbow. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z High-Tech nudged Ugwu at night and held out a tin of sardines. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z A lot of us are milling around, and the guards are being unusually nice as they try to nudge everyone to their work assignments or back to their trailers. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z We were walking up the steps of the infirmary, everything was very swift, and next I was in a corridor being nudged by Dr. Stanpole toward a door. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Redemption nudged one of Hibiscus’s outstretched legs with his foot, and the man moaned again but didn’t move. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I nudged her aside, not caring about fingerprints. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z His sketchbook falls to the floor, and he nudges it under his bunk with a quick foot, as if it's a snake. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Mom nudged him out of the way too. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I picked the lock easily and nudged the door open with my toe. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Guards nudged him into an elevator, and he felt himself descending. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z The Willys had fishtailed while it climbed the snapped branch and nudged down into the drainage ditch. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He leaned over to nudge Moss with his shoulder. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Darkclaw nudged him and whispered, “What about the other one, Chief? Shall I take some troops and start searching for him?” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z M her children were gathered round her in a circle, and every time she blew they nudged each other and gasped. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z After a period of simplicity, Chopin was nudging music’s pendulum back towards complexity once more. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z At this point, the other children, who were seated as if they were the engineers in Dad’s audience, nudged each other, arose, and tiptoed out of the room. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z A foot nudged my lute case, tipping it over. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I slide quickly out of bed, nudge my door shut, and lock it. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Sugar-Girl nudged Otis with her elbow, and he stepped up and helped them get her situated between the extractor and the baffle tank. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave my thoughts a little nudge with his eyebrows. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The woman blew into the whistle, and the shrill sound it produced nudged away everyone around her like a tiny explosion. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Harley nudged her in the ribs with an elbow and offered her the bottle. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z “The zombie’s definitely going to eat you first,” Maya said to her, giving her a nudge. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He drove fast, pugnaciously, darting into empty spaces, nudging other cars out of their lanes. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z All the while Grace nudges him to slow down. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z My eyes widen and I reach out, nudging her parents awake, and we all stand, studying their faces anxiously. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “Jesus Christ, Mum,” Catherine says, releasing Henry and nudging him behind her on protective reflex. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “Mom, I’m okay...but...you’re hurting me,” I say, trying to nudge her away. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z His toe nudged my broken leg and I heard a piercing scream. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Jason says, nudging me as they open the door to start loading the plane to Brazil. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Then he nudged me and said: 'Can you imagine it, Stevens?' and laughed again. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z He nudged a slew of tiny shimmering wires aside, inserting a buttonhole camera in the space. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z When they’re done with our room, they nudge us with the barrels of their guns into the living room. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z I nudge Gale and slow my pace ever so slightly, to allow a wall of people to form between us. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Or she might give you a gentle nudge. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z I stare down, and my tortoise nudges my hand with his nose. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He let out a little sniffle of a laugh and I nudged him with my elbow. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Others nudged each other and ran toward him like they were expecting a show. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “We only have five minutes left until the bell rings, and we still don’t know what to do with the hidden sentence. Quick”—Emily nudged James—“ask Raven about that.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She wove them through his hair and awakened more sensation, a fire of pleasure that radiated down his shoulders and up his scalp, nudging at that tantalizing door with all its luminous secrets. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z And again came that strange nudge at her memory. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z His father nudged him along, and young Shamsoun held on for dear life as the moving stairway carried him toward the unknown. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z “Don’t you get on so rude,” she said as she nudged him in the side with her arm, “you talk when you been talked to.” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z They both start scanning the kids as we rush for the door, and I nudge Sneaky. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z When I put the bowl on the ground, he nudges my hand before digging in. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Conner and the Morons snickered as they passed us, nudging one another like the idiots they were. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z But then, through a combination of praise and nudging, the Sicilian began to get him off the bottle. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Ms. Campbell leaned in and nudged my shoulder. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z That was easier said than done; we were often reprimanded for trying to sneak in a whisper or a playful nudge when we were supposed to be standing like statues. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Arthur continues chomping away at his chocolate churro, completely unaware that he’s just nudged me really hard in one of my sore spots. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z As soon as I nudged Otto awake he was at the water’s edge, lapping away. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Butterscotch nudges me with her nose, but I ignore her. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I'm thinking that it's lucky I'm a fast runner when Peeta nudges my arm and I jump. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He climbed the stairs at the end of the passageway, nudged open the trapdoor, and entered the area that ran lengthwise between Ford’s and the saloon next door. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z With his lips clamped shut and his eyes bulging out of their sockets, he looked like a toad on steroids, but Mamá knew he was about to explode, so she nudged me aside. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I nudged the oilskin sack with my foot. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She sets her hands against the inside of the wardrobe doors and nudges one open. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z “Wake up,” I whispered, nudging Maribel as the driver turned into a parking lot. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z A GD in the courtyard notices him and nudges one of his friends. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He got up, pretending to be offended, and looked out into the night, Riccio and Mosca nudged each other, and Prosper couldn't hold back a grin. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Shasta was pretending to lead but it was really Bree, who knew the way and kept guiding him by little nudges with his nose. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z I hold my breath, relieved the front door doesn’t creak as I nudge it open and relish the evening breeze on my skin. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He gently nudged Franz’s nose out of the way, then took a biscuit from his mailbag and tossed it to him. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He felt a nudge on his leg and looked down: the dog had brought him a stick. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z I nudged Cherry to get her to stop staring at the man’s eye patch. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z With a nudge of his elbow, Doha said, “It’s blazing hot. Let’s go jump in the water.” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Salim was laughing and nudging Kat so I deduced that he was not bored, although I would have been. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Or the golf ball you nudged out of its bad lie. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z Dylan nudges me with his elbow and says, “Well, maybe if the Bureau were better at catching his apprentices, my sister wouldn’t still be missing.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z My name had lost its ring of familiarity and I had to be nudged to go and receive my diploma. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “We’ll all miss Gram,” Dad says, nudging me with an elbow. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z This attach^ case' - he nudged it with his foot - 'is chock-full of notes on every possible angle one can imagine.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Don’t be a fool, Shug say, nudging me with her foot You got your own house now. The Color Purple 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I was awful pleased but I could barely mutter thank you when my mama nudged me. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Miles nudged the wad of cash toward me with an index finger. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Then, together, the two heroes carefully nudged the soggy box back to the animal shelter and safety. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He nudged his head up and lifted the handle, and the gate swung open. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Light rain woke me—more like nudged me out of my daze. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Paganini hopped circles around Papa and nudged Papa’s feet with his nose, ready to start the day. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I felt Danny nudge me with his elbow, and I looked up. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The next thing I feel is someone’s foot nudging my leg. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z A Dauntless traitor to my left is looking away, nudging a limp Dauntless with her foot. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Everyone was so used to it that they didn’t bother to nudge each other or exchange glances. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I was thinking about this and the morning’s events when Jennifer gave me a little nudge. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z I open my mouth to say something, but Hina nudges me under the table, so I bite my lip and keep my sarcastic remarks to myself. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He nudged Rick over to his parked, plainly marked police car; there, by police radio, he put in a call for someone to come pick up Polokov. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Hazel nudged her cereal bowl across the map of Greece. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She shoots me a look and nudges me in the ribs. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z “Everything is fine.” i am asleep on a pile of blankets, having been nudged off the mattresses by a fitful child, when I feel a hand on my face. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Well, Burke, I didn’t mean it like that,” he says, nudging me. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Jinny tried to nudge Ess off somewhere so that she could do her firewood duty without the tiny girl slowing her down. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Principal Lawrence nudged Dill aside and spoke into the microphone. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Suddenly I felt a nudge against my leg. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Overnight, snow had nudged its way into every crack and gutter. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z My feet don’t move, but Ethan’s nudge at my elbow overrides a flurry of thoughts to flee. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “I have a good poker face, unlike someone else I know,” I say, and nudge him with my shoulder. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He thumbed one of the strings, nudged the tuning peg a little higher. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Abuela noticed and nudged me forward, encouraging me to say good-bye properly. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z He nudged the roll of parchment, its wax seal still unbroken. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The crowd parts, and I nudge Laura to lead us through the gap. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z A few of the half a hundred or so people gathered there nudged each other and sniggered. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Ben nudged me, and then we started walking together. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I want to cry when I see her nudged into the back seat of their black car. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The Beauty Minister nudges me to lean closer to the sound-box. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Doc reached up on a high shelf to grab something; as he did, he nudged aside the box I saw there on our first rootwork lesson, the one that had been full of Devil’s Shoestrings. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I nudge one of the planets and the entire system rotates slowly. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She nudged him a little with her elbow. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Like she was giving God a friendly nudge with her elbow. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z What did surprise him was that when Ron drew level with them, Parvati suddenly nudged Lavender, who looked around and gave Ron a wide smile. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Soon your mom will nudge him enough to make him roll over and the snoring will cease, maybe until dawn. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z No matter what way you think of to measure the pencil, you will give it a tiny nudge in the process. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Ivy gave June a small smile back, but something nudged at her, like a finger poking her in the shoulder over and over again. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He nudged the ladder slightly, but it was sturdily planted against the floor. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Abbey nudged me and cut her eyes toward our parents, who were actually holding hands. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z There must have been a don’t-mess-with-me tone to her voice because Matthew nudged his friend and they slid over. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The children followed her example, although Cassiopeia first sat on her haunches and had to be nudged to her feet by Alexander. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Everyone was nudging each other and I could tell that some of the other folks in the room had heard that story before. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Instead I just tell him, “I’m pretty good, you know,” nudging his shoulder with my own. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z “Come on, Boomer,” I say instead, nudging him awake. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z He broke the coconut against the sink and let the water out before he began to nudge the white meat off the shell with a knife. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Sherlock gives me a hopeful nudge and lets out a soft whine. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z In the dark a nudge here a nudge there and we end up back on the first ship in the same spot with two mats. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “You remember that. Unless, of course”—here she flashed an impish grin and nudged Laila with an elbow—“it’s your young, handsome, one-legged prince who comes knocking. Then ...” Laila slapped the elbow away. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Edith’s breathing was shallow and pained, but she wordlessly nudged her brother forward. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Apa, I think that is our number, I say, nudging his arm. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Mr. Burke nudged him along, as if I had the red fever. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Kira looked down at the dog, asleep now at her feet, and nudged him affectionately with the tip of her sandal. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He pushed and nudged till he succeeded in-rolling it to his lair under the trough. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Or it may well be that they’re resting happily in China, their spirits dispersed among the real Chinese, and not nudging me at all with their poles. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I scan the crowd of the Erudite—they wear smug smiles and nudge each other. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I think the universe nudges them into your path. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z The door was ajar, and I nudged it open further with my head as I peered into their room. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z He makes a dismissive gesture with one hand and nudges the cute, dark-eyed guy at his side. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Jaja nudged me again and I still could not get up. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z The little dog next to Coraline nudged her with its front paw. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z It edged its way around my first bowl and the other team’s bowl until it nudged the jack. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z She is nudging fourteen-year-old John, who brings home As, is a linebacker on the football squad and a squad leader in the Reserve Officers Training Corps, to consider becoming a doctor. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z After a while Nettle nudged him awake and slipped the bottle of wine into his hands. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Then maybe a day or two later, I was coming out of the pavilion with Hannah when she suddenly nudged me and nodded towards a group of boys over on the North Playing Field. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Several girls nudged her and giggled as they pushed past her up the steps to the boardinghouse. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z The larger of the two nudged my forehead with his own, a tender cat caress of friendship. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z However the Earth’s gravity has managed to nudge Venus into this Earth- locked rotation rate, it cannot have happened rapidly. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z So I don't see the cane field until next morning, when gun-man nudges me with his rifle and says, “Get down, boy. You have arrived. Welcome to Central Gloria, your new home.” Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z When he didn’t answer her knock, she turned the knob and nudged the door open with her foot. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z A fellow worker nudged me as a young, pretty girl passed. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Quickly she came around the desk to Elizabeth’s chair and nudged the mouse across its pad, and the black screen of Elizabeth’s monitor flickered to life: a spreadsheet showing the year-to-date expenses. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When the other one nudges ahead, he looks briefly over to the other father, but that’s all. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z So Hazel lingered by the front door as long as she possibly could, then, after some nudging from her mother, trudged out to the bus stop. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z At last Herman E. Calloway came out and walked over to the side of the building and started nudging things around with the toe of his shoe. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z He sniffed it suspiciously and nudged it with his moist snout. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z I nudge my fingers lightly into the back of her neck. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Grandma nudged the boat into die bank just where the creek began to bend. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z When a bullet hits an electron, it gives it a nudge. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Next, the water set off a lever attached to a wooden rain stick, nudging the rain stick to sway back and forth like a lazy seesaw. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Velia nudged me as we followed the crowd inside close behind them. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She gave me that nudge, the c'mon humor your mom nudge. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Lissa jiggled the board accidentally, and I nudged a checker back into position. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z The young dog became frantic now: he whined, as he stretched at the edge of the rut; then nudged and pushed with his nose, doing everything in his power to rouse the huddled, unresponsive body. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Jimmy poked the roasting meat with his fingers and nudged the coals, prowling around the fire as if sizing up a grappling partner. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z She had slowly edged her way to the front of the gate, nudging Olanna to follow her each time. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes, for there is some subtle magnetism in the gaze that nudges the lambent spirit in those viewed and draws attention to those who watch concealed. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z She crouched by the trash can, but before she could place her card, James nudged her. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z We find a bench and watch the dancers for a few minutes until Izzi nudges me. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “You,” says Mags, nudging me forward, so I take the lead. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Madame Manec turns a handle, pulls in the two hinged panes of the window, and nudges open the shutter. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I turn as a girl nudges my side. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I pretend to be nudged awake by Aliya in front of this blank building. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z They stopped singing and giggled, giving each other little shoves and nudges. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Somebody was nudging me closer to the girl. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z Slowly, she nudged the horse to the water’s edge, all the while watching for alligators or other predators. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I nudge Richard, and we leave to walk down to the river. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z He needed a tiny nudge over to the other side, to show him what he was missing, what he could have. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She lowered her voice and gave me a little nudge with her elbow. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z I nudge Max and we keep dodging elbows and backpacks, moving from one crosswalk to the next. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Then, instead of galloping away, he nudges his heels gently into the horse’s flanks and trots casually down Fifteenth Street, with William Bell running behind him, shouting “Murder!” Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z While Grandpa Bobby was in the kitchen, Abbey nudged my father and whispered: “They really called you Paine-in-the-Butt? You are so busted.” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z He remembered the small rocks they had nudged over the edge and how they had listened for some sound when the rocks hit bottom. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The girls give me questioning looks, but I nudge them in the direction of the Exit sign. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z As time went by, my mother started nudging me to go outside and engage with kids in the neighborhood. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “Lanning is nudging seventy,” he said, as if that explained everything. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z I remembered watching my mother pushing a silver needle in and out, gently nudging flowers and leaves and vines to bloom on the cloth. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I nudge Donna, who keeps her eyes on what’s going on, too. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I nudged her arm, but she wouldn’t look at me. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I guess it would be wrong of me to nudge her to find out. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Cady brought her nose so close to the cake that she nearly nudged it. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I nudged her and whispered, “Lula, look at what they did to my hair. It’s the worst, isn’t it?” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He nudged me in the ribs to emphasize the joke. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z As I shuffle forward, Noelle nudges me from behind; when I turn to her, she turns her face away as if I were trying to kiss her but she wouldn’t let me. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He whined, a quiet but urgent whine, and nudged me with his nose. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z And they brought conscience, or, rather, nudged the dozing conscience. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z With one finger I nudged a cake crumb into a drop of wet, brown tea. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He strutted like a peacock through the auditorium while Hornet and Mosca nudged the others awake. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z She sniffed and nudged and rubbed against us. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z She moved to stand next to Koffi at the pond’s edge, nudging her shoulder. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Every time you push one thought down, another one nudges its way to the surface. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z There were a few smothered giggles from the children’s section, and Bailey nudged me again. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “No, I’m Rivka,” said the other one, nudging her sister in the side. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The woman with the calabash nudged her, then motioned to some other people close by. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z My mom nudged me and whispered, “Stand up with me.” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z They looked like a tug nudging at a clumsy tanker in a narrow dock. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Chuck nudged Thomas with his elbow and the boys resumed their walk to the edge of the crowd, then waited in silence; any questions Thomas had were forgotten. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Lamar and Sam Houston followed twenty yards behind, nudging and plotting. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He nudged me with his warm nose, like he wanted to comfort me, but it only made me hurt worse. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He nudged his mount down onto the rail, where the going was smoother, and waited. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z From time to time some of these lonely comets are nudged out of their normal orbit by some slight gravitational perturbation–a passing star perhaps. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z She nudged the jar and jumped back at its surprising roll. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I would nudge her awake if she fell asleep before finishing the book, but sometimes, she just couldn’t help it. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Quietly she surrounded and nudged and pushed until they stood in Faye’s room. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Apparently she was oblivious to my mouthful of food, because she kept nudging me and saying, “Well, Luke, what do you think? What do you think?” Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Henry sees his thumb hovering over the play button and nudges his ribs. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The Owner stopped his toe-tapping just long enough to nudge a powder blue suitcase farther under the countertop. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Jean Louise nudged Ada Belle, who made room for her on the bench. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Then it zipped right back up to the shore beside Jinny’s legs and gave a gentle nudge, bumped her shin softly. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z "Here, come back," he said, nudging me playfully. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Amos handed me the blanket and pillow and gave me another nudge. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z And then another miracle floated through that Sunday school window and settled on my shoulder and nudged me to say, “I shouldn’t have kicked and shoved you like I did, Audrey. I’m sorry.” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Thomas nudged her and gestured with his head. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, that’s all right, ma’am,” he said and nudged his cup an inch or two in the general direction of the teapot, “quite all right.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z His knees bent; he could feel the sea breeze wrapping itself around the cupola and leaning into it some, setting the frame to creaking cheerily at the familiar nudge. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z He nudged his nose and pushed the shadow back like a blanket and crawled underneath it. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He knew that they were smiling, nudging each other as they stared down at him. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Henry crosses the room with a laugh and nudges up behind him at the stove to peck him on the cheek. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Like a mother hen, he gathered up his chicks, sometimes nudging, sometimes snapping, and shooed them out the door. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “Oh, May, honey, you go on out to the wall and finish your cry,” she said, pointing her to the door and giving her a nudge. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat up and moved over to make room and nudged his notebook toward her. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “You had better go home,” I said, nudging him. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z With two fingers, he could pinch out anyone he chooses, nudge half a city into shadow. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I buried my head in the big glossy menu and nudged Lily under the table with my foot. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Phil noticed what was happening first and nudged me to turn and look at Mr. Moss, who grunted. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Ma nudges me to enter an empty row of two seats. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Leo tinkered with his sphere, tapping and nudging one of the jewels on its surface. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I waited until she had finally nudged the car back onto the road, and even then it had taken me a few tries to get the words out. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I nudged the weed and watched him jump away. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z When he awoke it was very well into day, and a fat black lady was nudging him with a biscuit gashed with cold bacon. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I shake my head, stand up, and nudge her gently. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “With you,” she says and gives my foot a nudge. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Yet he still needed one more nudge to propel him to the board. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The docking itself went well, with just a slight bump as Columbia nudged Eagle, but then Eagle gave a wild lurch and for a couple of seconds I thought we might have real trouble. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z With a helpful nudge from the abbey, Mendel was selected—although there was a catch. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z He nudged Graham with an elbow, “You remember my Uncle Tam? God, I’ve never known a man who drank like that.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Hi,” Grace said, but only after Maya nudged her in the side. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “That ain’t every day, eh, Mr. Griffin?” he said, and nudged my arm with his elbow. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She nudged the man’s ear with her boot, and the side of his head caved and crumbled to dust. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z With this enactment Millet hoped to carry visitors “back 400 years”—despite the steam tugboats that would nudge the Spanish ships toward shore. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Chubs would have walked right by him if Liam hadn’t nudged him as he passed. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He nudges the shutter, and it opens a few centimeters. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Consider this a gentle — nudge—from the Minister for Magic. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z “I know! Sorry! I was just so focused on nudging him in the right direction. I thought you’d figure it out!” Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z “Breakfast,” he said and nudged the door open with the edge of the linen-covered tray. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She smiled and nudged me with her hip. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z She brings me homemade pumpkin nut muffins and hot chocolate and nudges Boomer over so there’s room for her to sit next to me on the bed. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z The water monster nudged his nose into the edge of a nearby shadow. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He nudged another fan and pointed to the jockey, and suddenly the whole crowd was gazing up at him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “In front of you,” she adds quietly, nudging him toward the bathroom. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The doomy horrorhouse atmosphere of the church was not helping at all and he stared at his surroundings with frank terror, while Camilla took his arm and tried to nudge him down the row. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He nudged my notebook away so he could look me right in the eyes. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z They put me in a box, and every time I try to nudge the lid open, they slam it back down. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I didn’t disappoint, walking down the church aisle in my socks while everybody nudged their neighbor and snickered. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z That was what nudged at Lazlo’s mind—but briefly, only to be churned under by the overwhelming dread. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He could feel the little head nudge his back, bouncing gently against him as he rode. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z He forgot all about us, and paid no attention when we nudged him and asked for nickels to put in the candy vendors on the back of the seats. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z “Look at him working away in the lunch hour,” said Parsons, nudging Winston. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Ophie slept fitfully, and when her mother nudged her, early enough so that they had to light the kerosene lamp to find their way to the front door, she moved as if through a dream. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Franz broadcast as he nudged his way out of the bathroom and bounded through the living room and kitchen. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maddie nudged the girl next to her and jutted her chin in Emily’s direction, which was exactly the motivation Emily needed to surge forward with the lines she and James had practiced. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “For the love of any holy thing you can remember, step back from me. I feel murder nudging my gizzard.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “No — honestly — didn’t I just say how nice Myrtle’s looking?” said Hermione, nudging Harry and Ron painfully in the ribs. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Dimple noticed people nudging each other, leaning in to get closer, to really take in the little details. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Winn-Dixie nudged me with his wet nose and wagged his tail; when he saw I wasn’t going, he trotted after Gloria. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” Mini started, “we need armor, or weapons—” Aru nudged her. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z But he kept hold of the paddle, and then found a heavy branch nudging at the hoop where Asta was perching, and he seized that and held the canoe still against it. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z She nudged an unopened box of Sal Hepatica a little with the trowel of her extended fingers to align it with the other sempervirents in its row, and then closed the cabinet door. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z As she said the name, Taisin felt something inside her shift—as if a bolt had been thrown back from a door, and now all she had to do was nudge it open. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Then Emma was nudging him and shoving something into his hands. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Farid, however, looked much the same as the boys who lounged around on the beach nudging one another when girls passed by. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z His cage mates hushed him and even nudged him with their feet, but he took no notice. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Nike thrashed and grunted until Percy nudged her with his toe. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Mom pushed her arm against Bobby Gene’s chest, nudging him back. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Winn-Dixie started to snore, and I nudged him with my foot to try to make him quit. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Without her, I tossed and turned until my uncle nudged me with his foot and said, “Get your belongings and follow me.” Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z "Show me," he said again, this time nudging my shoulder. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Maddie nudged the girl next to her and jutted her chin in Emily’s direction, which was exactly the motivation Emily needed to surge forward with the lines she and James had practiced. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z |
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