| 单词 | obvious |
| 例句 | It soon became obvious that this model created more problems than it solved—and the heavier the atom, the greater the problems. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z It’s obvious that tea—chai—is a big thing in the Hameed household. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Across the chasm, empousai shouted commands in a language Frank didn’t know, but the gist was obvious. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Reb Saunders stood with his back to the congregation, swaying back and forth, occasionally clapping his hands together, and the child stood at his right, swaying too, in obvious imitation of his father. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z When she went back to the house, a small bent-over figure, shivering and shaking, it was obvious that she was really sick. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z It was so obvious, it made me sick to my stomach. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z I don’t even remember how the whole thing got started, but it’s obvious that if you’re from one family, you need to be loyal and try to get some payback. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z The obvious is sometimes false; the unexpected is sometimes true. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Basketball was clearly a huge part of Ocean’s life; it was obvious it had been for some time. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z There was no sense in worrying about a psychological assessment that could only confirm what was obvious: that I was a normal, well-adjusted girl. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Even so, within ten minutes, it was obvious that the rapids ahead were impassable. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z “Fine. I thought I’d made it obvious to him last week, but guys can’t take no for an answer,” Erin said. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “Men are naturally most impressed by diseases which have obvious manifestations,” says a wise physician, Dr. Rene Dubos, “yet some of their worst enemies creep on them unobtrusively.” Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Her happiness at being able to return a small favor is obvious. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z What he lacked of course was a suitable power source: he tried to imagine an aeroplane powered by a steam engine, but the difficulties were obvious. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z I saw her eyes flicker to me and then away, satisfied by my obvious ordinariness, and by the cautious, no-contact space Edward kept between us. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z It was obvious she belonged in some uptown prep academy, not a run-down public school like Hudson Square. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z All the outside portion of the monkey house was closed, so we went inside, and it was obvious that even in the winter those apes desperately need deodorant pads. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z The rumors of the queen’s witchery had been circulating long enough, and the young prince was so beloved of the people, that it took very little for them to see the obvious truth. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Ivy used the few seconds to look for some obvious sign of betrayal, like it would show up as a red mark on June’s forehead or arm or something. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z And then the giggling began, the kind of giggles that grew all the more obvious for being stifled. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z This fantasy takes care to avoid the more obvious Rocky I-IV comparisons. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “Oh, certainly not. It’s too obvious a target for bombings.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I ask instead of the more obvious question: What are you doing here? I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z There, he annoyed his advisors by majoring in English despite his obvious brilliance in math and science. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z There were still no humans in Australia, for the obvious reason that it would have taken boats to get there from Southeast Asia. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Noodles sat in my living room drinking a soda, stating the obvious. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z It was obvious he wasn’t welcome to come again because of Ray. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z It looks like I’m the only one with the courage to speak the obvious. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Hazel and Nico jogged down the street as everyone was coming to attention, so their entrance was really obvious. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Just like it’s obvious that if you’re from a Latino gang you don’t get along with the Asian gang, and if you’re from the Asian gang, you don’t get along with the Latino gang. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z “Oh, I don’t know,” she said, aware of how much she sounded like Lauren right then, high-pitched and obvious. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He makes them feel good momentarily, like some of his obvious good fortune will rub off on them. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z His tone made it obvious that he and Dionysus had already discussed me at length. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Eventually they were forced to release me, still unable to diagnose the obvious. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious my long ordeal was far from over. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He just hoped that although it was obvious something was wrong, nobody would yet know what it was. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z When Nesci Brothers men start moving Benzini Brothers animals and equipment into their tents and onto their train, even the most fervently optimistic among us can no longer deny the obvious. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z When Luna was little, Fyrian was older than she—that was obvious. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Crystal’s tracks are quite obvious now that we know she has been here, and we are able to trot along as we follow her down the steep slope. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z His message was crude and obvious: hook-nosed Jewish Communists threatened to take over the country. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z My conversation with Gale was an obvious setback, but I’m still determined to carry on with my plan to escape District 12. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z It didn’t seem like the flu or any obvious bug. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z He must have asked the obvious question, and that was when she broke the hallowed rule. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z It was Rowan who dared to state the obvious. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The man across the aisle smiled broadly at the obvious admission of a lie from Christophe. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The boxing world feels cheated by my obvious lack of passion, but the press loves me. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Like in my family, our respective resemblance to each parent is obvious. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z His tracks led toward the east buttress of Denali, straight through a labyrinth of giant crevasses, evidence that he had made no apparent effort to circumvent obvious hazards. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The most obvious sign of the difference between the Physics Department and the Rad Lab was the divergence in their research budgets. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z They aren’t always as obvious and spectacular as other breakdowns in rapid cognition. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z In March, too, when it was obvious that she was getting better, she learned that she and her brothers were to be sold South, part of the next chain gang. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z We sit for a minute, ignoring the obvious till it can’t be ignored no longer. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Our eyes met, and it was obvious that he hadn’t expected to see me there. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Because it’s obvious that you don’t want to go,” Daniel says. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “At least bring a guard with you,” Stanton pleads, once it becomes obvious that Lincoln will not be dissuaded. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z He had come away hopping from two horses, in obvious pain. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “The banquet,” he said, as if it were the most obvious answer in the world. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z He tries to be subtle but it’s really obvious. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z The solution seemed obvious to me: The worms always came when it rained, and it was easy enough to make some rain for them. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “Si, niña,” she said, as if it was the most obvious thing. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z It is not simply a matter of refusing to acknowledge an obvious, though uncomfortable, truth. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The Retrenchment Committee made it clear that, at least for its three members, the financial success of the fair was as important as its obvious aesthetic success. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The answer was obvious, as clear as night and day, black and white in Odessa, Texas, and he responded without the slightest hesitation. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Bridge liked what she saw in the mirror more than she expected to and then was afraid that her own satisfaction would be obvious to everyone in the room. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z The most obvious is that a negative statement such as The king is not dead is harder on the reader than an affirmative one like The king is alive. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z A man stood there without saying anything, and it was obvious he wasn’t a burglar. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I thought it strange, first on the obvious level of why a busy and ambitious politician would devote any amount of time to memorizing lists of people he’d never need to know. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sure,” he said, as though it were obvious. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It must have been obvious that I wanted to say something, because the room went quiet as I faced my classmates. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z There is no obvious reason why the principles which have acted so efficiently under domestication should not have acted under Nature.... Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z A sleeve of Ron’s dress robes was dangling from it, swaying with the motion of the train, the moldy lace cuff very obvious. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z From his red, hugely swollen eyes it was obvious he’d been crying for hours. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z African elephants were tamed in Roman times despite the obvious danger, and Asian elephants are still being tamed today. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The motor vehicle is another invention whose uses seem obvious today. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Ambush was on her mind, for obvious reasons, and she couldn’t reconcile the violence of the morning with the quiet of this night. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The toys, of course, had been an obvious exception to his rule. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Caleb was the obvious choice, since he knows the most about the Erudite plan. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z It was obvious, walking was the only option. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The queen was really a simple soul and always, her whole life, had done nothing except state the overly obvious. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z I thought it was obvious from the word go. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Something that all at once seems so obvious I can’t believe I didn't see it before. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z In a class so small, it just looked all the more obvious who was who. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z He was probably about three or four years old and looked exactly like Ximena, except for the fact that it was very obvious he had Down syndrome. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z It was obvious that Mr. and Mrs. Object were staying up just to keep me company. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z As summer progressed, the beard grew shaggy, unmown, and it was obvious that Milton was thinking about Pingree Street; he was going to seed the way Pingree Street was. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Halfway around the whole plan became perfectly obvious. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z In truth, she hadn’t even begun to think about what she might need for this mission, but a map seemed most obvious. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The reason for this reversed order might be obvious. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z You're not really into baseball but you give the book a chance for obvious reasons, plus you need to earn some minutes. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “Any other big changes today? Besides the obvious?” They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z So for him to say No one desires evil is about more than just challenging the obvious fact that plenty of people desire evil. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z So when Justin starts asking the obvious questions—how do Rhiannon and I know each other, and how come he hasn’t heard about me before—I have to jump into the breach. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Unlike the Egyptians, though, the Mayans had a zero in their counting system, so they did the obvious thing: they started numbering days with the number zero. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z “I thought that would be obvious enough. The entrance to the Underworld is in Los “Oh,” I said. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The dog rushed to Tidbit, licking his face and yelping with obvious joy. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Even though he found the political play too obvious, he did not say so. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The moral’s pretty obvious, Sanders said, and winked. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z There is an urgency to her that unsettles me, a warning in her words beyond the obvious. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Though obvious in principle, the consequences are sometimes resisted, as they were by the student of mine who maintained that human hair just didn’t grow in miles per hour. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “It was obvious,” Teller said later, “that Oppenheimer did not want to support further weapons work in any way.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I gave an obvious scowl, but he didn’t see it. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Wished it wasn't so obvious I was with her. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z It’s incredibly cute, and pretty obvious that he really likes her. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z I'd have to step into the street to get past, and then it'd be too obvious how bad I just want to get on my way. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z And then it was obvious, so obvious Ekon hated himself for not putting the pieces together sooner. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Some of their tactics became desperate, and their desperation made it easier for me to avoid the more obvious traps they set. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Someday these answers may seem as obvious to us as the earth orbiting the sun—or perhaps as ridiculous as a tower of tortoises. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z In short, there is an obvious connection between innumeracy and the poor mathematical education received by so many people. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The evaluator found that Hale showed no obvious “evidence of repression nor of frank psychosis” but nevertheless had “extremely vicious components in his make-up.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “But the angels must have figured out how to find the ones that weren’t so obvious.” Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z For months, he would resist Berkeley’s blandishments to leave Yale, despite the obvious benefits associated with writing his own ticket. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z But in Odessa, the drawback of doing that was obvious. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone approved of that, since it was obvious you couldn’t be too careful. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Unfortunately as soon as we step inside, it’s obvious that I’ve landed us all in hostile territory. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z His eyes light on me with obvious interest. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “I’ll e-mail the guy who wrote most of this page and see if there are any obvious connections between Woody Guthrie and Margo,” Radar said. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z He decided to begin with the most obvious question, to get to the heart of the matter, and so he asked, “Is it really pain you feel, Mrs. Das, or is it guilt?” Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Despite his obvious pain, he looked me in the eye. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Needling me, at the very back of my mind, is the obvious. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The characters say something and mean something else, but the connection is so obvious it embarrasses the reader. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z The importance of keeping the pigs in good health was all too obvious. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z Petra was touching the tile on the counter, running her fingers over the cobalt glaze with obvious delight. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Amazingly, I didn’t really get in trouble, although it was pretty obvious who was copying from whom. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z It’s obvious to me that there are only a handful of real players on this team. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I saw The Grand High Witch peering down at the floor and staring with obvious puzzlement at William and Mary. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z In a family of redheads, that fact was pretty obvious. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The most obvious evidence that things were better here was the presence of longtime officers. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Are the colors of the files as obvious as I think they are? The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Each of the major pleasure houses had a specialty, some more obvious than others. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z So, okay, those are all the obvious reasons why Penelope and I were friends. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z If operations are to be conducted in a smoothly coordinated way, it is surely obvious that the butler's pantry must be the one place in the house where privacy and solitude are guaranteed. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “Because I heard you roar,” Coach said as if it were obvious. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z And it was obvious that, someone combed the little boy’s hair from time to time and washed behind his ears. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “To become richer,” she said as though stating the obvious. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Why did Mother have to be so obvious in her intent? Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He started at quarterback his junior year at Permian, but his own obvious lack of confidence caused some of his teammates to lose faith in him in a tight game. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious she didn’t understand, but since there are only four white people in this class, I was hoping for some support. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, yeah—I think that was pretty obvious.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Herbalist had asked her the obvious question: “What is your age?” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It is not obvious how to get rid of zero, as zero appears and reappears throughout time and space. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Before long I saw my book, lying on the hall table, one of the most obvious places I could have left it. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z In recent years, economists have spent a great deal of time studying Mavens, for the obvious reason that if marketplaces depend on information, the people with the most information must be the most important. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘Yes. The obvious thing to do, of course, if one could. I tried long ago; but I have managed it at last.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Now the whole night came rushing back and I saw it from her point of view, and it was perfectly obvious to me why she didn’t want to get out of the car. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “I can see it when we go out together. Everyone can tell. It's so obvious to everyone but you!” A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Hair matted so close to her scalp, it’s obvious she hasn’t seen a comb in a while. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z It was obvious that Mr. Pignati Was going to visit awhile with Bobo, and John and I felt like we were intruding. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z For instance, in English it’s not obvious how to draw a picture of the common syllable -tion, but we could instead draw a picture illustrating the verb shun, which has the same pronunciation. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z In terms of the application process, the admissions director and I both felt it within our right to hold the interview off-site at August’s home for reasons that are obvious. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Mazen kicks a rickety chair in my direction, the invitation to sit obvious. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z It was obviously a job for two men, and it was equally obvious that he was by himself. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z The most obvious place to recruit able-bodied volunteers was nearby Harvard University, which in 1919 admitted only male students. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Was it just so obvious to everyone else that I didn’t belong with them? From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z My parents finished their conversation, and it was obvious that one of them was heading up to speak to me. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z “You can be obvious with me. Me and my friends here, we’re not too bright.” The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z “But it’s not obvious, not to me. When you asked me for the tapes, I almost didn’t want to think about it. I wasn’t sure why you really wanted them.” Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Some obvious things have changed at Truman, starting, somewhat oddly, with the name of the school itself. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z It was only when the fire chief asked where they would be staying that Mrs. Richardson saw the obvious solution. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Besides the obvious fact that it is relatively insensitive to them, there seem to be two other reasons. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Lately he had begun noticing the need to state the obvious to Twinkle. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z "Well, it's pretty obvious you don't live at my place!" Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z But it was obvious that in the long run I could not live. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z At the most obvious level, these numbers confirmed with enhanced precision the self-evident reality that slavery was a sectional phenomenon that was dying out in the North and flourishing in the South. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z “Yeah,” Dimple said, ignoring Rishi’s very obvious don’t encourage him eyebrow raising combined with a head shake. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z After Roan turned up with a bullet in the back of his head, in 1923, Hale had the most obvious motive. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Two more men entered, and I began to transcribe: It was obvious at once that this would be no leisurely task, as copying those sermons back in Yorkshire had been. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “It’s just like last night when Kyle found dessert in the most obvious place. To get out of the library, all we have to do is use one of the fire exits. Duh.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z It became very obvious very quickly that even on a team of nobodies with no sporting talent and often even less enthusiasm, no one was keen to pick me. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z The DJ was saying annoying, obvious things like, “It’s summer! It’s hot out there!” Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z It was obvious from the looks on their faces that they had thought he wasn’t going to turn up. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “It was obvious that something secret was going on,” she later said. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z His motivation for this work came from his interest in astronomy, where the need for accurate timekeeping had long been obvious, but was becoming more pressing as more accurate observing instruments were designed. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z These mind games were having an obvious effect on Holly, destroying her from the inside out. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z But these two were a lot less obvious. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z He seemed to find it perfectly obvious that he should come and visit so often, when it was so out of his way. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Eventually it became obvious when my classmates started asking me questions—the sort of questions Mom and Dad usually answered for me—and I didn’t know what to say. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Yet it was obvious to everybody that the eighth grade president was not hospitalized, not suffering from amnesia, not in a vegetative state, and was very, very much alive. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z The answer was too obvious to admit, and too pathetic. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The deterioration was so obvious that Clara decided to shut the house and dismiss everyone. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z A static universe, as should have been obvious to Newton and every thinking astronomer since, would collapse in upon itself. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z To visitors today it seems obvious that Cahokia and the many other mound sites in the Midwest and Southeast are the remains of Indian settlements. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z The system by which the Food and Drug Administration establishes maximum permissible limits of contamination, called “tolerances,” has obvious defects. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Marvin Edwards, the newly installed superintendent of the Dallas schools who had come from Topeka, Kansas, arrived at a simple conclusion based on the obvious proof in front of him. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The first one was obvious, his last name. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z To many evangelical Christians, the reason for their increasing worldly success and cultural influence is obvious: God’s will at work. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z In your room, he said, as if it were obvious. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z It was quite obvious that he must try to find himself another wife. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z “You’re crying,” he said, which was stupidly obvious; but seeing her that way took the wind out of his helicopter blades, so to speak. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z "I'm saying it because it's kind of obvious." Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z But the moment came when Pancha’s pregnancy was obvious even to him. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He claimed afterwards he’d signalled to me to come over, but if he had, it hadn’t been at all obvious. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He started to rip out the page, then realized he couldn’t leave his grandfather such an obvious clue. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “You had to know Tempest was going to factor into the Third Gate somehow. It was so obvious!” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Robert Serber, who had carried Berkeley’s proposal to the GAC, had to acknowledge that Fermi had posed “the obvious question,” and that it was unanswerable. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I took a self-guided tour of the downstairs rooms just to make sure that no stone had been left unturned, that no obvious forced entry had been missed. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z It’s obvious she regrets the stand she took for me. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z It was pretty obvious I was being purposely excluded from that conversation. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z This was obvious to us because he never chased us off his land. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The obvious way to do this is to shine light on the particle. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The most obvious connections might be between music and logical-mathematical or spatial intelligences since music involves rhythm, counting, and working with time-space relationships. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z The obvious culprit is the recent history of education practice. Eats, Shoots & Leaves 2003-11-06T00:00:00Z The most obvious examples are iterated possessives such as my mother’s brother’s wife’s father’s cousin. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z ‘It’s none of your business, but I don’t belong. That’s obvious. No one wants me. I’m a child of-’ ‘Oh, please.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It seemed obvious that the pilots would not come back later to pick him up. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The first assumption Einstein made seems fairly obvious. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z I think because where they were the same, they were painful and obvious. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z And the way they looked at Sahil, it was obvious they loved him to bursting. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z No one is tempted to make that error, because like and conveniently are cheek by jowl, which makes the clash obvious. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z It was obvious the sergeant resented my audacity, but he grudgingly produced an official document. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z How much other obvious stuff had he missed? The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z If they found Jesper by the incinerator, the route to the roof would be obvious. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The first time I ever heard Malcolm X speak of Handler, whom he had recently met, he began, “I was talking with this devil—” and abruptly he cut himself off in obvious embarrassment. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z It was pretty obvious that they had practiced the song a lot of times before today. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z The trick would be to not make his failure obvious. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Even if God’s need for him was the greater in normal times, now it was obvious that his first love’s need was pressing. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Now he’s just staring at me, and it’s obvious he thinks I’m weird, like he’s not so sure he wants me feeding his dog after all. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z But later on, my sixteen-year-old daughter acted like it was the most obvious thing in the world. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Apparently he has no interest in seeing me until Venia and the other members of my prep team have addressed some obvious problems. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z All night, my mind had been spinning in circles, and now, finally, it stopped, pointing in one obvious direction. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She had grown up in West Texas, and it was obvious to her that high school football could galvanize a community and help keep it together. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The next decision was obvious: we four girls would be sent summers to the Island so we wouldn't lose touch with la familia. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z From his tone it was obvious he’d said the same thing many, many times before. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He’s not one of those overly social, back-slapping types for whom the process of acquiring acquaintances is obvious and self-serving. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It is the least obvious but most heinous of all race crimes, for it kills the spirit and the will to live. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the first thing she had noticed about him: the piercing blue eyes, and the way he had of seeming to see beyond what was obvious. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z As rickety and feeble as I felt, it was obvious that everyone else except Stuart Hutchison was faring even worse. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious to me then that he had never belonged in Stamps, and less to the slow-moving, slow-thinking Johnson family. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z If this seems a bit obvious to you, I apologise. Eats, Shoots & Leaves 2003-11-06T00:00:00Z It was an obvious and very good solution to my difficulty. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “No.—But then, it is the obvious which is so difficult to see most of the time. People say ‘It’s as plain as the nose on your face.’ I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z It’s amazing how many questions can come from Equality is obvious. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z Then it would be obvious to the world that Pauling was not the only one capable of true insight into how biological molecules were constructed. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “I don’t imagine he intends for Balekin to keep the throne long. I think he would consider it some kind of crime against strategy to leave such an obvious move unexploited.” The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Just like in Mom’s birthday card, our presence is obvious. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Faced with the obvious folly of his original ambition, to walk five hundred miles to tidewater, he reconsidered his plans. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious he loved his son more than anything in the world. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z To Farmer, the conclusion was as painful as it was obvious. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z “Yeah, but I thought I had, didn’t I?” said Ron, as though explaining the obvious. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “It’s obvious, isn’t it? There was a great vat of it down in the dungeon... He could’ve nicked some any time during that lesson...” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Most people would look at this correlation and infer an obvious cause-and-effect relationship. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z Jackie Cochran may have thought that she was the obvious choice as the first female astronaut. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z “But you like Sherm, don’t you, Bridge? It’s kind of obvious.” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z It was obvious that he could snap a man’s backbone like a twig with those mammoth hands. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Depending on my cab shifts, I continue going back to Glory Road, and though it’s obvious this family is working hard to make ends meet, I still don’t know what I have to do. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Then, without any explanation, as if the connection between the two were obvious, I wrote, I don’t understand why I wasn’t allowed to get a decent education as a child. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z When it was obvious what he was doing the church kicked him out and guys from the neighborhood started calling him the Junkie Christ. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Some of the leader’s choices for his team were obvious. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z In all that time together, all those hours, he never asked the obvious questions: Why was I there? The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z To his obvious relief, the men just rode by. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z An obvious possible answer is that they were killed off or else eliminated indirectly by the first arriving humans. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The second flaw in the capital punishment argument is even more obvious. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z It was most obvious in the Johnson years. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “For analyzing the T. melvinus when we get it back, of course,” he says, like it’s obvious. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z He could see the color seep into Mr. Jacobs’s face, and he was instantly thankful that he was never that obvious when he blushed. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Since the election launched a wave of women having their scarves ripped off in public, some people in the community actually suggested hijabis shed the scarf, to be less obvious targets. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Determinism seems fairly obvious in this case, but Laplace went further to assume that there were similar laws governing everything else, including human behavior. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Her obvious charm and how easily she makes Jupiter laugh and smile after I made her so upset that I’m pretty sure she cried. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z But since no one else responded, and since I could see no other obvious persons close by who might do so, I eventually said: 'Yes, I'm sure it does.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z It’s the obvious heaviness of the heads, their vacancy, the way gravity pulls them down and there’s no life anymore to hold them up. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite the obvious excuse I could have used to avoid Mr. Sampson—that I was traveling back up to my apartment instead of down to the lobby—I stepped into the elevator and said hello. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z His youngness and single-mindedness were obvious enough, but perhaps his general demeanor altogether lacked, or had too little of, that sort of cute solemnity that many adults readily speak up, or down, to. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Even without their attention and praise and obvious pleasure, Briony could not have been held back from her writing. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I nodded again, even though Astelle’s voice was so fast and eager it was pretty obvious she was going to “party” whether I was into it or not. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She held a senior position for a woman but found herself without an obvious next step at Langley. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z While they were next to each other like this, the differences were pretty obvious—they looked like total opposites. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Goldworking did not come easy to him, and it was obvious his poor results with the bowl had ruined his usual even disposition. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z For me, the new caste system is now as obvious as my own face in the mirror. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z His warmth and smile and obvious affection for Minnie caused Anna’s suspicions quickly to recede. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The grave markers had been painted white, but by someone in an obvious hurry—gelled globs covered them and bare streaks of wood showed through. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The Catholic Church of my past required no such obvious reminders of community as smiles and handshakes before the Communion. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Odd, that resentment of servants, and their obvious impatience. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “I think Don Old Dock is a little too obvious,” Oliver said as he looked over Jimmy L’s shoulder. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z A planet named Gygax in Sector Two seemed like the obvious place to start looking. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Dad looked puzzled, as if the answer should have been obvious. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z If we want to understand what makes someone like Tom Gau so persuasive, in other words, we have to look at much more than his obvious eloquence. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The “typical” connectives in the charts, however, are only typical, and writers can leave them out when the connection is obvious to the reader. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z It would have been obvious to anyone who slept in the bed, but, of course, nobody had slept there since Ian Rider had been killed. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z It’s better if the route is clearly enough laid out that every turn is obvious when you get to it. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “It’s a tiger,” Ravi and I answered in unison, obediently pointing out the blindingly obvious. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z It was strikingly obvious, and somehow too big to fit into his mind—like trying to cram the actual Cusp into his own small skull. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z But even without the math, it's pretty obvious the terrain is changing. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z “I can arrange for a lawyer for you, but it’s obvious you’ll be deported,” the immigration officer said evenly. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “I would love to shoo,” said Edward, “but it is obvious that I cannot.” The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z It is perfectly obvious to everyone, whether an overt racist or not, that different peoples have fared differently in history. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z “Will you get us a root beer, Cam?” she asked, all loud and obvious. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z SCORPIUS: Albus, for obvious reasons, I’m not a massive fan of Time- Turners. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z My roommates are cordial, but they're best friends from the same school, so they make it obvious they plan to spend this week together. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z For what is strange about these ten telescopes is that they were too good for their obvious, military, use. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z None of the boys could have found good reason for this; what intelligence had been shown was traceable to Piggy while the most obvious leader was Jack. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z His real name was Charles, but Dad said everyone had called him Lice, for obvious reasons, since elementary school. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z But it does not, because farmers carefully sort through the seed they will sow in the next season and generally do not choose obvious hybrids. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “She keeps saying things like they’re obvious when they are not, in fact, obvious.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “You might as well have picked it up and kissed it, you were so obvious,” Zohra snorts. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z The greed and hunger were so obvious in her face that Tristran was now certain he could have made a better deal, but he gave the old woman his father's flower. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “I mean, after that night it was obvious to everyone,” he said. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Aristotelian philosophers were still happily teaching this doctrine in the seventeenth century, despite the fact that there were two obvious difficulties. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Mom says he wasn't a fatherly type of guy, which always seemed like an obvious thing to say, since he wasn't around. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Though the theoretical basis for many of their conclusions was shaky, the take-home lesson was obvious. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Okay, that sounds dumb, but still, it’s so obvious to me that meeting up is a bad idea. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z It was obvious that she hadn’t left her bed. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “Nita said it would trigger a backup security measure if they did, but it seemed like the most obvious solution to their problem, to me.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z By the late nineteenth century the recurrence of this pattern had become obvious to many observers. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z “Don’t argue the obvious. Lopez never let anything stand in his way, either.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious that she had been deeply loved. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z They stripped off Lavender’s canteens and ammo, all the heavy things, and Rat Kiley said the obvious, the guy’s dead, and Mitchell Sanders used his radio to report one U.S. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The answer is obvious—so I could retrace my steps. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But it was obvious, both by the size difference and by his cool gadgetry, that this kid was the leader of the pack. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z If there’s someone acting strange down the block, looking drunk or dangerous, cross to the other side of the street, but don’t be obvious about it. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z He wouldn’t do anything obvious, but perhaps he could find a loose thread, or a long splinter from the table. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z How could I have missed something so obvious? Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z “I mean it’s obvious. Ever since you got here. I should have seen it right away.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Collins also noticed what Nigro had observed the year before: Bobby’s habit of procrastinating during a game, loitering over the board, taking just a little too long to make an obvious move. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z So here’s the question: What does the obvious change in the application of this phrase from 1776 to now tell us about how our society has evolved? Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “I just feel like I’m stagnating, and it’s pretty obvious Sam isn’t interested in my development.” Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z But it was obvious from her manner towards me, not just over the next few days, but over the weeks that followed, how pleased she was with me. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Cora’s obvious madness had removed her from casual rebuke. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z There were no more speeches due, and the stuff in the book was all obvious stuff, like how you should look your prospective employer in the eye at a job interview. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z It seemed obvious to Jule now that Imogen—who had felt shallow and second-rate next to Tupperman’s intellect and masculinity—would have made herself feel stronger and more powerful than he was by betraying him. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z It was obvious that he no longer considered himself a prentice. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “As far as I can see, there’s only one obvious way forward. And that’s to find Madame.” Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “No. Those were his last words. Someone said, ‘Mr. President, you can’t say Dallas doesn’t love you,’ and then he said, ‘That’s obvious,’ and then he got shot.” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z At first he had hidden behind a great palm; but Henry's absorption with the transparencies was so obvious that at last he stood out in full view. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “I mean it’s obvious this kid was leading a double life,” the guy is saying. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Piper couldn’t hear him, but the gist was obvious: We need to kill those Greeks! The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It wasn’t just that she knew how to shoot—strategy and battle came naturally to her; it was obvious. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z That infection, Reyburn wrote, was first obvious around July 23 when Garfield began having chills and high fever. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z What these tests tell employers about potential employees is hard to imagine, since the “right” answers should be obvious to anyone who has ever encountered the principle of hierarchy and subordination. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “I mean, binary code? Doesn’t that seem kind of obvious? Especially coming from a computer geek like you.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “Do you want to look around some more?” he asked, sounding like his parents when they were trying to get him to do something but didn’t want to be too obvious. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z She’d been giving him the cold shoulder for more than three weeks now, and he still couldn’t guess at her reasons—beyond the obvious, which was that neither of them had any business starting anything. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Those still close to Bobby asked the obvious question: If he was one of the best players in the world, or certainly in the United States, why couldn’t he make a living practicing his profession? Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z While the man holds down the table with his arms, a waiter approaches against the wind with great and obvious difficulty, like someone wingwalking at 30,000 feet. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z It wasn’t until the day before we were going to go that the renter asked the obvious question. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z She doesn’t interrupt at first with words, but it is obvious she is on a new mission. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “I think Jim made that pretty obvious,” Morrow replied, tapping a finger against his temple, just as Halliday had in the Anorak's Invitation video. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “He didn’t seem to know about it,” Ellsberg said, “and it was obvious he needed to see these.” Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z So while she waited, she read her magazines in his vicinity, being very obvious, even to me. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Editor’s note: for Muggle edition, usual guff: ‘obvious fiction—all good fun—nothing to worry about—hope you enjoy it’ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z When it became obvious that he wasn’t moving, Twig grunted and slid our materials over to him. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z In Washington, D.C., it was obvious to Ms. Gruwell that everybody chose the people they felt more comfortable with. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z “A very expensive game,” Mr. McDowell replied, and it was obvious that he did not approve. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z “The only obvious place is his house,” she says, her mouth half full. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z It was obvious he needed to talk to someone about what had happened. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z It was obvious there weren’t going to be any. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Maybe that’s an egotistical thing to say—we are all centers of our personal universes in any event—but it was ironically obvious to me; and my father had told me straight out, anyway. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Maybe she should just stay on the big river until something more obvious came up. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “Well, I would have thought that was obvious.” American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z If this is obvious to me, it must be even more obvious to Cordelia. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Having spelled it out to herself and having noticed that her parents did not seem to wish to move in the proper direction, she did the obvious thing. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z The image of her that formed in my mind was the most obvious one. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z After a moment to think about whether he should take it, he came to the obvious conclusion: he was going to turn this barbecue into a real party. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z “And choose tw6 companions for the journey. And I think the choice of champion is obvious.” The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z That would explain why Dallas school superintendent Edwards was there in the front row grimly listening to every word with obvious discomfort. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He had no obvious color, come to that. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z The difference is, I’ve never been able to find something as easy and as obvious as a rearview mirror lying at my feet. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z “Do you have a Chinese saint who did the same things as St. George?” the demoness asked with obvious satisfaction. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z No one can say what causes the oceans’ chemistry to change so dramatically from time to time, but the opening and shutting of ocean ridges would be an obvious possible culprit. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z O’Dell knocked over Quentin’s theodolite in his excitement, so we didn’t get an altitude estimate, but it was obvious it hadn’t gone as high as Auk XII. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z My sit-stand routine—which everyone should be used to—is even more obvious when I’m trying to sit on the floor. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z His mom was holding him on her hip, pointing toward the camera, an obvious bump in her stomach. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The only really obvious sign was that June wanted to hang out with someone. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It was rather my mouth’s conclusion, immediate and obvious: there’s nothing to be had here. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z After two hours sitting at that desk, working, I don't think it's obvious I just want to get closer to him. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I hadn’t thought about the possibility of Zero grabbing info of me from the object—and the idea sends a shiver through me, even as I warm at Hideo’s obvious concern. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z For all its obvious theatricality, the painting is surprisingly muted: David seems to contemplate Goliath with a mixture of sadness and pity. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z What kind of people would control this world had been equally obvious. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z The doctor would have let the silence hang, as if everything was obvious. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z It was obvious that he’d made a kind of plan to come get me today. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z As he clambered stiffly off his perch, his pain was obvious. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The logic of combining forces was obvious to them: The groups would be stronger together. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z By mid-May, it had become glaringly obvious that I needed a job. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Years later, at Geoffrey’s house, I asked him if he remembered her, and he said yes, but there was no obvious recognition on his face, and I wondered if he was just being polite. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z It was obvious he loved talking about this stuff. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She didn’t agree with the popular arguments for slavery but saw it as a necessary evil given the obvious intellectual deficiencies of the African tribe. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Isabel seemed more than a little uncomfortable next to him and kept an obvious gap between them open on the couch. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z 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 "And the reason is obvious. Your story would sound too ridiculous to be believed. And that is the Trunchbull's great secret." Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z “So the obvious monsters would’ve been like the police and the billionaires,” Redemption was saying. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Frank’s tone made it obvious he didn’t approve of those arrangements. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “So, the chance of meeting someone in the middle of the Pacific with whom to trade my cigarettes did not strike me as an obvious prospect.” Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious by now who he meant by we. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z The bad side of this is obvious enough, and clearly has a bearing on Isaac’s development as a largely solitary individual who kept himself to himself and made few close friends. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z I suppose it is obvious that I worry about you, a little girl all alone in the world. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Just watching the Task Force leave Plymouth and Portsmouth three weeks ago, it was obvious Great Britain was going to thrash them. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z It was obvious from then on that she had inherited very little of her mother's character. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z It becomes increasingly obvious that the Union forces are preparing for battle. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z As the weeks went on, and the girl appeared miraculously to have been transformed into a useful member of staff, Miss Kenton's triumph was obvious. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z I considered putting my arm around her, partly for sup port and partly for other more obvious reasons. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The question was so straightforward, so simply put—so obvious—that I couldn’t believe none of us had asked it before. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z We were not allowed profanity or even obvious sarcasm, but Bailey looped his language around his tongue and issued it out to Mother in alum drops. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Three black words were printed there, so obvious he couldn’t believe he’d missed it earlier. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z At first it seemed obvious that I am. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z There was plenty of work to do so I could fool myself that no one noticed the obvious. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He covered his mouth to hide his obvious grin. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z That was becoming increasingly obvious, and she wasn’t very subtle—which made it all the easier to tease her. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z My faux-pas was so palpably obvious, so idiotic and unpardonable, that to ignore it would show me to be an even greater fool if possible, than I was already. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious what would happen if one of them tried it. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Nailer couldn’t tell if it was the same ship as the wreck or not, but it was obvious the man was full of pride. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z By then it was obvious to the guide that if somebody from the group didn’t make it to the tents and summon a rescue party, they were all going to die. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Here are the most obvious ways I’ve changed since you left: P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Emily tried not to be obvious about it, but she glanced over at James every so often. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She knew I was asking a really stupid question with an obvious answer. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z I’d wanted to lighten things a bit, but I couldn’t get the tone right, and it must have been obvious I was still thinking hard about what he’d just said. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I want to call him a traitor, but it’s obvious whose side he’s on. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Not all the invaders were such obvious pests, though. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z He meant what he was saying — that was obvious. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z It’s never obvious to the outside employees whether the person is dying or being terminated—they simply never return to their desk. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The immorality of the bantustan policy, whereby 70 percent of the people would be apportioned only 13 percent of the land, was obvious. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z And it’s pretty obvious he’s over me, too. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He knew that the dockers and reporters would never believe that he would do something so obvious, and would pay no attention to him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Around Cange people whispered that it was obvious Farmer had the gift of healing, but they added, “Doktè Paul works with both hands”—that is, both with medical science and with the magic of sorcery. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z But Pocock was learned far beyond his formal education, as was immediately obvious to everyone who met him. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z If she had to describe it to someone else, she would dutifully relate the obvious details: light brown eyes, a pleasant nose and chin, and a mouth that smiled easily. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z What shape is ‘the earth’? The answer to this question must seem obvious. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z He was cooler than most teachers, but it was obvious, most days, that he was trying a little too hard to convince us of this fact. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z It was obvious he was tentative, the knee looming as if all the bone and flesh and ligament and cartilage lay there exposed for everyone to take a shot at like some carnival game. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But right from the get-go, I could see that there was something different about playing my kind of music, something more than my parents’ obvious bewilderment with my classical tastes. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z At that point it was obvious that we were both trying way too hard. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z It was obvious that he thought this was a good idea, and the more he thought it was a good idea, the more it meant it probably wasn't. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z But there was a part of me that feared black power very deeply for the obvious reason. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The accounting procedures used to measure these assets are frequently quite artificial, and there are other complicating factors which are obvious with a little thought. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I pointed out to him that none of this had anything to do with my case, but all he said was that it was obvious I had never had any dealings with the law. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z “He’s almost too obvious a choice, you know?” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z It’s very likely that the Central Committee for the Komsomol came up with the idea, and Marina Raskova was the obvious person to put in charge. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Isn’t the end of the story rather obvious? Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z It was obvious she had been sleeping just a few moments prior, but the sound of the stairs woke her. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I may not be the most traditional or obvious choice. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z It seems obvious, but the question leaves Ms. Dale speechless. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z If you must come south, travel with a small force— The Commandant shifts, and I tear my eyes away, paranoid that I’ve been too obvious. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Jethro spoke hurriedly, almost sure that the words would anger his mother and vaguely realizing that he wanted to anger her a little for spoiling the brightness of the morning by her obvious sadness. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Finding this obvious explanation for my weakness brought me a little strength. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “Until I was created,” answered Cutie, “you tended the Master. That privilege is mine now and your only reason for existence has vanished. Isn’t that obvious?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z It was obvious in the way he spoke of them. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The design of the moldboard plow is so obvious that it seems incredible that Europeans never thought of it. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z He needs my help, because it’s obvious the police will suspect that he’s done something to her, and I know it isn’t true, because I know him. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Every Muslim present was impressed by the bearing and the obvious genuineness of the striking, handsome pair of prizefighter brothers. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Although the wild dangler may lurk almost anywhere in a sentence, the seasoned hunter will look in the most obvious place, right at the beginning of the sentence. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “You too, Charlie. Give my regards to your mother,” he said, which had to be the most obvious thing he ever said in his boring little accountant’s life. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Try as he might, it was impossible not to draw the obvious comparison. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z That was just fine, but climbing a bridge made him obvious, and that was something Sam didn’t want. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z In a way, this is an obvious observation. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I give her Kelsea’s home phone number, figuring there will be no obvious record of it, and that it can always be discounted as a wrong number. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z It should be obvious that facts can both be unquestionable and only have meaning within certain discursive conventions: e.g. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z “An obvious untruth. His every word is false. He speaks with a forked tongue!” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z At the beginning of the Renaissance, it was not obvious that zero would pose a threat to the church. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Koffi gave him a pointed look, as though he was missing something obvious. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He breathed out a yeah in obvious pain. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “Look quick but don’t make it obvious. He just walked in.” Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z They could not stop thinking about the men they had met “who had obvious scars on their hands where they’d had skin grafts,” John recalled decades later. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I could see his eyes appraising Jacob, and looking satisfied at his obvious youth. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Lawrence absorbed the news with surprising equanimity, for reasons that soon became obvious. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Rachel and Ema had hammered home the obvious: I couldn’t go into the club again. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z This is very obvious in retrospect, but it wasn’t obvious on those nights after we got the kids to bed. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “It was obvious that we had not landed on the lake,” Ronneberg recalled. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “It is obvious that Kemmler did not die a painless death nor did he die instantly,” reported the Buffalo Express. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z For obvious reasons, I was glad for this. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z These similarities were obvious since the Renaissance, but mathematicians had to wait until the end of the French Revolution before they finally unraveled zero's big secret. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z The answer is obvious if you watch the video—and it’s the second critical cause of mind-blindness: there is no time. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Made him feel like a little kid, stupid and obvious, the way the urchins looked when they were hanging out behind Chen’s grub shack, hoping he’d toss out bones for them to pick over. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z In a way, I used their own stereotypes against them, since there was nothing about me that made it obvious I was a Jew. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z It was Saturday, wash day, Farmer said, but it was obvious that nothing was going to come out of the muddy water Maytag clean. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Dad said I was hysterical, that I’d thrown thoughtless accusations when it was obvious my memory couldn’t be trusted. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z They fall silent as we enter, and it’s obvious they’ve been talking about us. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The younger Kleynhans advanced with the obvious intent of assaulting me, but when he was a few steps away, his brother ran over, grabbed him, whispered a few words, and the incident passed. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The truth about Luis is obvious to all of the people around him. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Effie says, as if it’s the most obvious thing in the world. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z "You have my thanks, Mother," he said, his relief obvious beneath the formality. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He gave her a day to recover—and the deputy commander was discharged from the regiment, although it’s not obvious this was a direct result of the incident. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z “It’s so obvious that the world needs your voice.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I checked my bike for any obvious signs of damage, but it seemed fine, and besides, Trent was nowhere to be seen. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Those huge disparities must have potent causes that one might think would be obvious. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z This time, the signs of Ebola were obvious. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandpa was so sincere, so concerned about the turtles, so convinced that we would answer his 911 that it was obvious Dad had never told him that I had canceled all future turtle walks. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z With some of their fortunes eroding, they find they are sitting on an extremely valuable asset, a realization that adds a touch of ambivalence to their protests against changes that are all too obvious. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z “Yes, ma’am,” I say with a laugh, because it’s obvious she’s not going to take no for an answer. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “It’s snowing,” I said, like it wasn’t obvious. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Of course Rosy knew of Linus’ success but saw no obvious reason to ape his mannerisms. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Jay Cee suggested a book of poems, but the photographer said no, that was too obvious. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Wes’s athletic physique and laid-back style, combined with the obvious trappings of a kid with disposable income—a new pair of sneakers every day, brand-name clothes—made him very popular with the girls around town. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Suddenly the causes of Asian math superiority become even more obvious. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z As the youngest, still only sixteen, I was the obvious choice. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z It was more obvious than ever that this was never meant to be a silly stunt; the point here was never to make me look ugly or stupid. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The thing about having a mental breakdown is that no matter how obvious it is that you’re having one, it is somehow not obvious to you. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He hoped it was something obvious, something really helpful. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The convention that seems basic to us—that illustrations represent reality—was not immediately obvious. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z “Why isn’t it obvious to him? I hate love.” The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious that we weren’t having Sunday family dinner tonight. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Like most people, this guy Kia called Ampai “sister,” but one look at them together and it was obvious they weren't even distantly related. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “Mum, this is Alex,” Henry says, and adds, as if it’s not obvious, “my boyfriend.” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “It should be perfectly obvious. I engineered a way to reverse senescence through cellular regeneration.” The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z Malcolm was a charismatic leader, tall and lean, articulate, good-looking, possessing obvious physical courage, a warm and ready sense of humor, and immense faith in his mission. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z In the closets they found a variety of tools and equipment, but no obvious gear for milking gargantuan cows. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z It was obvious that it ought to be divided into three equal parts. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z “Are you really going through admissions?” his skepticism was obvious even through his thick accent. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z That particular point, so obvious it was utterly stupid, hadn’t even occurred to me. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The weather was good, the route obvious and without major obstacles. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Again the obvious explanation would seem to be that the painting is some kind of memorial—perhaps he is dead, perhaps he has gone away. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z He put his arms around my waist and held on to me, even after it was obvious that I was not going to fall. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Will had appeared out of nowhere in order to help her; surely that was obvious. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, why wouldn’t I?” she asked, noticing my busy hands, my obvious need to be doing something other than looking at her and having this conversation. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z Things just felt so obvious now, as if he couldn’t push it into the background and ignore it. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z This is a fact of obvious importance to marketers, teachers, and managers. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z In some cases this is obvious: a kite won’t help me understand how a bird flies, or a steam engine how a muscle works. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z They wear Amity clothes, like me, but also like me, it’s obvious what faction they are really in. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z If I exit now, it’ll be obvious that I saw him. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Another obvious difference between seeds that we grow and many of their wild ancestors is in bitterness. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Then the ledge suddenly drops down and widens out, carved steps becoming more obvious. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “They seem fairly obvious, too. Between Great Hall and Cavern Hole there is a flight of stairs. Come on, old mouse.” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Looking at the little figures, it seemed obvious that they had been equipped with wheels in precisely the form he suggested. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Jacob has opened one of the books and is translating—haltingly, but with obvious pleasure. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z “You’re still here,” he said with obvious relief, and he hugged me, reminding me painfully of a few bruises. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z I never brought up Evan on my own, because I worried it would be obvious that I liked him as more than a friend. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z In spite of his grin it was obvious he’d hurt himself. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Matt shifted his position to make his rejection more obvious. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s pretty obvious I'm not much of a swimmer.” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Colin was holding his hand underneath his glasses, against his left eye, in obvious discomfort. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z After dinner, Mrs. Brown brought out some photo albums, and even though Birdie kept saying, “Oh my God, Mom” it was obvious that she was pleased. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maddie looked at me, one eyebrow raised, like I was missing something obvious. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z It was obvious Gebu had drunk a great deal of wine already. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Why, they wondered, didn’t he turn Hansen around much lower on the mountain, as soon as it became obvious that the American climber was running late? Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z It seemed so obvious now that it was too late: a story was a form of telepathy. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Yet Clear Lake is typical of a large and growing number of situations where solution of an obvious and often trivial problem creates a far more serious but conveniently less tangible one. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z At home, the relief of those who had waited was obvious in the excitement of their welcome. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z However, I soon realized I was denying the obvious. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z It was obvious that he intended to roll back every privilege we had won over the years. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The near-simultaneous disappearance of so many large species raises an obvious question: what caused it? Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z It’s also our secret place, because Papi forbids us to go up there for obvious reasons: we might fall to our deaths. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Arcadio, who never knew the secret of their relationship, scarcely answered the questions that he asked with the obvious idea of gaining his affection. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z I hurry to look down, trying not to be too obvious. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Years before, I would have considered him too obvious, too dull, practically simple-minded. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z That seemed obvious and I accepted his logic. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z “It’s been obvious for a while,” Ben said. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z She was mortified that she had been so obvious; she was terrified that she would have to tell her the whole truth. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z It was obvious to Roy that Beatrice was experienced at fibbing to grownups. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It was so simple, and so obvious, that he couldn’t believe it had taken so long — Sirius. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The accuracy of these recitals was sufficiently obvious to me, to give me great confidence in Joe’s information. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z There were nods and smiles and obvious pleasure in one another's company. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z “It should have been obvious. No need to rub it in!” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He looked surprised but not shocked, as if I'd asked something stupidly obvious. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I’d never thought about it before, but once I looked at the evidence, it was obvious. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z But he couldn’t stop reading him, he said, because it had become increasingly obvious to him that Freud had possessed an almost uncanny insight into the nature of man. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z There is obvious hazard in trying to assign a particular meaning to this special kind of sound, and problems like this exist throughout the field of bioacoustics. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Annabeth cried, which was kind of obvious to him at that point. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z It seemed obvious to him that the reason the top players wouldn’t meet him was because, on some level, they were frightened of him. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I waited for her to keep talking, but after a while it became obvious she wanted an answer. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Many of Aristotle’s examples look pretty dry and obvious. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z But the closer she gets, the more obvious it is that she isn’t excited. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Either way, it was pretty obvious that the guy wasn’t expecting to see her on the floor. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Local police ignored the obvious evidence that the death was a hate crime and hypothesized that Donald must have been involved in drug dealing, which his mother adamantly denied. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “No,” she said again, but it was obvious she didn’t have any evidence. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z It was obvious that Darling was going to grow up a good and charming dog. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s wildness suits you, but it is a small flower, and bashful. For that as well as other,” I cleared my throat, “more obvious reasons, I think we’ll pass the wild oat by.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He made an obvious effort not to interrupt me, but every other minute, he couldn’t help but ask questions. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z In Washington’s case, the most obvious corollary to his view of American national interest was the avoidance of a major war during the gestative phase of national development. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z On the one hand it was obvious, and certainly nothing new. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Academics in the softer fields dress up the trivial and obvious with the trappings of scientific sophistication, hoping to bamboozle their audiences with highfalutin gobbledygook. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “I don’t like change,” Axel says, even though it is the most obvious thing in the world. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z This seemed to get Minho’s full attention—but again, there was that same strange look, as if Thomas was missing something very obvious. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He might’ve been confused about what he felt for other people, but it was obvious he knew exactly what he felt for his mother. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Dimple got the feeling Rishi had told them what happened from the very obvious way they were not asking about him. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I can’t see who it is, but it’s obvious what he’s planning to do. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I told him, “I won’t if you won’t,” and I didn’t even wonder the obvious thing, which was why would he want to keep it a secret? Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Beyond the social awkwardness are everyday issues that are not as obvious. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z T. “Look,” Thomas said, pointing down the line of stacks they’d formed, confused, but happy that the letters were so obvious. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z A large button snap revealed that the loop could be opened and closed, and its purpose became obvious. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z It was obvious that the other tire might go at any moment, and it was Sunday and it was raining and it was Oregon. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z From his surprised expression, it was obvious he had observed the wolf-girl-bird, too. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Darrell’s face turns purple, and it’s obvious that he’s trying to come up with a better response. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z But it was obvious that the new assignments were its death blow. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z The answer would seem obvious—yes—but proving that answer isn’t so easy. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z However, I think that any visit by aliens or people from the future would be much more obvious and, probably, much more unpleasant. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Now, everything is obvious to me and I feel I have to tell you the truth. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Amaranta was startled by the obvious burden of hate that the declaration carried. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z “Too obvious. I'm a Spaniard. A refugee. My parents were murdered by Basque separatists.” An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z “You told me all this had nothing to do with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, remember? Well —” “It was a clue, sir,” said Dobby, his eyes widening, as though this was obvious. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The moral for a writer is obvious: a reader must know the topic of a text in order to understand it. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Her parents supported the German occupation, though they weren't obvious about it. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z If the descent of species occurred as Darwin suggested, he reasoned, then the implication for human evolution was obvious. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z The telescope addressed directly issues that were already under discussion; the microscope opened up new lines of enquiry whose relevance to current concerns was not obvious. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z It was so terrifyingly obvious, she wanted to rip the notebook out of June’s hands. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The more lovelorn King Pellinore became, the more obvious it was that something would have to be done. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He walked down the green-hung length of the Egyptian Walk, and then, with an effort of will, he became as obvious as he could, and kicked at a pebble. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z It’s obvious I’m rich enough, or rather my parents are, to pay for a gym. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Neither did Lisa's flute teacher, though in that case the analogy was fairly obvious. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z It was bad enough being an aviation cadet because it was obvious now that the war would not be over before he had finished his training. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z It was obvious that he didn’t approve of what Brer was going to say next, and after hearing it, I understood why. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Einarsson managed to convince the owner to let Bobby stay an additional six months, but it was obvious that he’d need to arrange a permanent home after that. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Finally, after some time had passed, I allowed the obvious, more important question to break through my cloud of anger: What could Rachel Caldwell possibly have to do with all this? Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z She mentioned that there was one who had singular skills at caretaking, another who loved newchildren, one with unusual scientific aptitude, and a fourth for whom physical labor was an obvious pleasure. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z It’s like you can’t just tell them about your French teacher’s obvious wedgie, or Garrett dropping his tray in the cafeteria. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z But then reflect that the vast majority of wild plants are unsuitable for obvious reasons: they are woody, they produce no edible fruit, and their leaves and roots are also inedible. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z There was an obvious solution to both problems. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z ALBUS: But— AMOS: Your information was obvious but the confirmation is useful. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z I had to leave it alone because it was obvious something was being covered up and I didn’t want to look like some idiot who didn’t get the picture. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z This seems to us an obvious thing to do, but in the twelfth century it was both daring and unexpected. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z The obvious suggestions have been made—displace, transmute, dissemble. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Redemption, however, was being incredibly obvious about turning to look at Pet as they walked down the street. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The most obvious source of potential conflict was the likelihood that Rob might decide to turn us around before the summit. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z “That is perhaps the most childishly obvious remark I have ever come across, but what can you expect from a strangler. Why won’t my arms move?” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z It’s quite obvious that the two of them have been here before. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The more I thought about it, the more obvious it was the boys had been lying. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The obvious difference between them was the century and a half of large-scale warfare in the south. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z However, this was not at all obvious to the ancients. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Although the Nineteenth Amendment wouldn’t be ratified until August 1920, it was obvious that, at long last, American women would have the vote. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z From what’s going on around me, it’s obvious that the divisions in the quad carry into the classroom. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Then, with an obvious effort, he turned to Hermione and said, “How long have you known?” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z My inability to discern the obvious was exacerbated to some degree by the guide-client protocol. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z If the teachers were allowing that to turn up on the official report, it was obvious they didn’t intend to punish anyone for the nasty little skirmish in the battleroom. Ender's Game 1985-01-15T00:00:00Z “No,” I said, but it was obvious I was lying when my voice broke. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z She noted the obvious set of large double doors in the front, along with some smaller access doors along the side. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z His obvious worry in this matter impressed me, so I did listen and look along the way. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z While the results of weed killers such as sodium arsenite or the phenols are grossly obvious, some other herbicides are more insidious in their effects. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z She was able to read Mary’s expressions by this time, or the most obvious of them at least, and she laughed at the way Mary’s jaw dropped. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “I wish I could go with you,” Sifen said from his bed, the longing obvious in his voice. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z It was downright obvious to her that the only way to establish the DNA structure was by pure crystallographic approaches. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “Besides, it’s obvious he drowned. There are no other signs of trauma, no bullets, nothing. See?” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Now that I looked, it was obvious that they were all dressed exceptionally well; simply, but in clothes that subtly hinted at designer origins. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z It didn’t look quite as old as the jino blade, but it was obvious that it wasn’t new. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Despite the slanted nature of the news, we were glad to have it, and prided ourselves on reading between the lines and making educated guesses based on the obvious omissions. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He knew this but still hated it when people pointed out the obvious. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious that we were going home, not protesting. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The Earth was a planet, as Copernicus had said, and it was entirely obvious to Kepler that the Earth, wracked by wars, pestilence, famine and unhappiness, fell short of perfection. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, aside from the obvious, sometimes ...” I hesitated. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Man is often lost in a technological, physiological, astrological lack of logical existence that can best be described as a whole lot of nothing lightly dashed with an obvious hint of Scotch,” Hal says. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z The act of folding it away brought her to an obvious realization: it could not have been sent unsealed. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z If you can overlook and tolerate some obvious distress and complete the lesson, the child will have experienced the entire routine and established it mentally. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Newt’s face sank in obvious hurt—Thomas was surprised to see no anger there. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z If someone had hung a sign, “HICK,” around my neck, I couldn’t have looked much more obvious. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “Anyway,” he says, “it’s pretty obvious that you don’t want people to know.” Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z It was the flying machine, its thundering beat now obvious above the raging fire. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “Well, the obvious ones, I guess,” she said. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I’ve sat on juries, and it always amazes me the way these lawyers can talk, and talk and talk, even when the case is as obvious as this one. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z What’s more, it was obvious this mercenary had fallen on hard times. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It was an obvious evil and most of the games were operated by Chinese. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z At first, these regularities and laws were obvious only in astronomy and a few other situations. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “That is a lot of pills,” I remarked, not knowing what else to say but the obvious. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “But it’s obvious to me that were at an impasse. We’re not going to solve anything by, like, fighting and”—she gestured at them—“whatever you guys were about to do.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Not wanting to embarrass Mr. Flux when the gift was an obvious piece of junk, he accepted the offer, grabbed the camera by its strap. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z They heeded him, but it was obvious they were hungry, and they were starting to realize Tyson didn’t have any treats for them. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z My father’s feet had started to swell for no obvious reason. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Disappointment washed over Thomas—he’d been sure the purpose of the code would be obvious once they had it figured out. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The obvious way to do this is to use the appropriate connectives. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z I wanted “Tolstoy is the Tolstoy of the Zulus” to immediately be obvious to you. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He did not yet put into words his obvious fury at the public humiliation. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z This job was very important, for obvious reasons, and you needed to trust your hitter. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Even worse, the uncomfortable impression arose that there were no obvious restrictions on the bond angles between several of the most important atoms. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “Well, that should be perfectly obvious,” Ida answered with exaggerated patience. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “Well, that’s obvious. Look, if she interrogates you again, just remember one word: ‘kiss.’ Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Even if you didn’t know, it was obvious by the way Halsey threw it in, and either way, the audience loved him for it. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She is opening her mouth to state the obvious fact that the ring, though very pretty, does not fit, when she realizes that it is shrinking on her hand. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He felt like the most obvious target in the world. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I don’t think, though, that such duplicity would be anything but obvious on him. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z I keep walking, feeling as obvious as my vehicle: large and white. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I asked, trying not to be too obvious about why I was asking. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Her palms were sweaty, and she tried to keep an eye out to make sure nobody was watching her, without being obvious. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z “Oh, forget it. It’s obvious he’s too afraid. He’s done pretending to be a hero. Just as well. Fine. Whatever.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z It was a test, that was obvious, but what kind of a test? American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z The particular path he chooses to wander down has no obvious doors, it is only a passageway between tents, endless stripes illuminated by flickering lights. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z "I should have thought that was obvious. Mister Bromios said that you could use his sitting room. There's somebody there who needs to talk to you." Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z His coat was thin, and it was obvious he would not get his kiss, which he found puzzling. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z The Square’s the obvious congregating point and the few bits behind the buildings look more like wasteland. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious how bad she had been. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Instead they had emerged as the German national team through their obvious prowess as a unit. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “Let's start with the obvious—we have to add something up. That’s why sum is there.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Bowen Marsh waited with obvious impatience as Edd poured, resuming only when he left again. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z To talk about those regularities that appear in the natural world as ‘laws’ is to speak metaphorically: this was as obvious in the first century and the seventeenth as it is now. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The cookhouse couldn’t be more obvious—never mind the orange and blue flag, the boiler belching in the background, or the stream of people heading for it. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z A slow dread built up inside her as she began to make the obvious, logical and completely mistaken connections between the night’s happenings and the missing children. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z And it seems our exhaustion is a little more obvious than I’d like to believe, because Max takes notice. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Listed below are several of the most obvious similarities between Jim Crow and mass incarceration, followed by a discussion of a few parallels that have not been discussed so far. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z It was obvious that Blunt didn’t want to talk about it. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z But when I ran it back through my head, I saw the rather obvious sexual innuendo. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z His wife answers, her hands shaking so intensely that it's obvious even from a distance. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z In the firelight, the handsome features of the second operation were obvious: broad shoulders and a firm jaw, a sharp nose and high cheekbones. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I started typing, I don’t know, before I realized my answer might be way too obvious. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The seemingly obvious answer is that you should take the first option: the thick slice. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z "It's obvious. The town's full of white people. And a few Indians, like us." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Piece of cake,” he said to François, who wandered in and stopped to sniff the frame in obvious admiration. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The organization also played a critical role in an area that was less obvious but no less important to us. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When the public protests, confronted with some obvious evidence of damaging results of pesticide applications, it is fed little tranquilizing pills of half truth. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Despite the obvious differences between us, there were also some connections. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Obinze was amused by how obvious it seemed, how frank she was in her flirtations. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z It will have been the obvious choice for Gilbert in his On the Magnet. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The answer may seem obvious: Diderot is writing about the transformation in knowledge that we now call the Scientific Revolution. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The importance of isolation is most obvious for Hawaii and Tonga, both of which were separated by at least 4,000 miles of ocean from the nearest societies with writing. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He is very intelligent and he solves the mystery and he says The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z By the middle of November, it was pretty obvious that November in stupid Marysville, New York, is about the crummiest month there is for running. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z They would attribute their attitudes to some more obvious, logical cause. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It makes the situation more obvious, but really, there’s no hiding what I’m missing and it bugs me to have the extra fabric flopping around. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z And besides the obvious slipping hazards of a one-legged shower, there doesn’t happen to be a shower downstairs. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z It was obvious why I grew to love Samira once we went to high school together, but she also had reason to take a liking to me. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z A person’s index is considered private, so we can only go by visible traits, which are no longer as obvious as they had been in past generations. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z As I looked out the window the answer was so obvious it gave me a chill. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z But by straining to recover the factual ingredients in the story, we have inadvertently ignored the most obvious question—namely, what were these two prominent American statesmen doing on the ledge in the first place? Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Negotiating the terms of the job, though, I’d had what maybe should have been an obvious revelation about nonprofit work: It doesn’t pay. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I was so mortified that it was obvious what the answer to her question was. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Lindsey asked her, though it was obvious that yes, that was exactly what was expected. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z Ben and Radar left soon after we got back to my house, after they’d each looked through the book and not found any obvious clues. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Nearing home, it becomes obvious that they’re following me, and when we’re all standing at an intersection, waiting for the legs to go green, I notice the voice of Daniel Rose. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z It’s obvious that she’s studied almost nothing for the citizenship test. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “I was watching. It was pretty obvious what was going on.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I mean, I like him, and when we make out, it’s obvious my body wants it, but what will it mean? I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z It was obvious now that Clara was truly riding around inside of Penelope’s body. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z We in this colony took as our own the most dramatic, and the most obvious, of our white masters’ characteristics, which were, of course, their worst. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s pretty obvious we have some pictures,” Jones said, tucking the pictures under his notebook. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Abigail had initially resisted the obvious because, as she put it, “the Heart is long, very long in receiving the convictions that is forced upon it by reason.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z She is surrounded by it, immersed within it, and there is no obvious way out. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z As Mrs. Frisby stepped from the elevator, it became obvious that strangers were a rarity down there, for the hubbub of a dozen conversations stopped abruptly, and all heads turned to look at her. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z She was an obvious nurturer and immediately made my father feel comfortable in his own skin. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z But in one of the rear rows, big and obvious and making noises as it rolls over the cobblestones: a baby carriage. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z We stood frozen in front of him, because of obvious reasons. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z The next question is, “What department are you in?” followed by, “How long have you worked here?”— from which it’s an obvious segue to the business at hand. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z There are many obvious reasons for these effects of history, such as that long experience of state societies and agriculture implies experienced administrators, experience with market economies, and so on. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z What was unspoken but obvious was that he was a brother, and in our office, which employed more than four hundred lawyers, only about five full-time attorneys were African American. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z She doesn’t seem to like any 1 gift more than the others, but it’s obvious my present cost the least. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I see myself getting trapped in an obvious airless pocket. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The original had the obvious questions, like what’s your middle name, your favorite color, most embarrassing moment. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z It’s not obvious whether this is because it didn’t happen, or because it simply wasn’t something these women chose to talk about when they looked back on their wartime experiences. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z We brought other volunteers to help us plan the movement of the principals on the street, the expected crowd, all the starts and stops where the press would have obvious positions for video. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z But flaws in perspective often appear obvious only after they are pointed out. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z It was a two-page, mimeographed form, and it was obvious that Mr. Pitt, the owner of Central Florida Tire, had typed the form himself. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z With no obvious solution at hand, Volpe looks like he is about to hyperventilate. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z It seemed so obvious now—many discoveries do. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z When he and Ernie headed for the garden earlier, they’d left Grandpop slumped in his chair at the table; it was obvious that he was disappointed that Dad wouldn’t talk to him. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z It’s obvious that I’m a stranger to her; she doesn’t even know what I think about the most ordinary things. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z It wasn’t like I didn’t want to stay friends, but it was obvious now that we couldn’t. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Oh, and in case it wasn’t obvious, the answer is both. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z A portion of the colored were runaways, although there was no telling how many, for obvious reasons. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Someone said we shouldn’t be so obvious about watching, but we hardly moved back at all. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I guess,” Linds said, sort of shrugging out from under his embrace some without seeming too obvious about it. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z Another otherwise suitable candidate that disqualifies itself for equally obvious reasons is the African buffalo. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Even from a distance, it was obvious that she was dead. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It quickly became obvious that he wasn’t going to learn much from that comfortable spot. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z That morning, Shae’s family had seen them off with as much good cheer as they could muster, but it was obvious they had a difficult time fighting their fear that Shae would never return. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The next question was obvious: Would Lawrence take on the task? Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z With this cautionary tale in mind, let us begin by asking a question which seems too obvious to need asking but is in fact an essential preliminary: What is a machine? The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Not just from her obvious supporters, but from just about everyone. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z As Dante pointed out in 1320, there was an obvious problem here, for the arguments of the philosophers and the maps of the geographers did not match up. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Although the parallels listed above should be enough to give anyone pause, there are a number of other, less obvious, similarities between mass incarceration and Jim Crow that have not been explored in earlier chapters. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z In three months, the change in Rowan’s physique was obvious, and he spent more time than he would want anyone to know studying the change in the tall mirror in his bedroom. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z A more obvious rapping on Richard Parker’s door couldn’t be imagined. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The comparison here between what is obvious to the mind and what is obvious to the eye runs through the use of ‘evidence’ in this sense. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z “You know it’s been two weeks,” he said with obvious irritation. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z There was the obvious geometry of windowpanes and floor tiles, and then all the pearls, baskets, pitchers, and framed maps. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z The legacy of apartheid was glaringly obvious in South Africa’s cities. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I think I’d have felt better about what had happened if Ruth had held it against me in some obvious way. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The most obvious two are similarity and contrast: Coherence Relation Example Typical Connectives Similarity Herons live in the and, similarly, likewise, northern United States. too Herons live in most of Canada. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “It was obvious to anyone who went to that school that that was the case.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Who does not know this?” she said, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Stupid, I guess, because the answer was so obvious. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Some magical catastrophes or accidents are simply too glaringly obvious to be explained away by Muggles without the help of an outside authority. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z My father, on the other hand, seemed to admire Tamara’s obvious distrust of us, and later remarked to me that she was the last piece of the puzzle to make Matthew’s future all but certain. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z “What? If he makes things too obvious, he’s going to be the next one to get a knife in the back. And he wouldn’t be the first member of the Gentry to wed a sister.” The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z While Southern whites—poor and rich alike—were utterly outraged by emancipation, there was no obvious solution to the dilemma they faced. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Maybe it will remain entirely random until the very last piece slots into place, when everything becomes beautifully obvious. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z “It’s so obvious you're in love with him! Why don't you just fly to Zim-wherever he lives to marry him and get it over with?” I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z It was obvious he often heard things like this. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z We hadn’t taken a shower since Half-Blood Hill, and I was sure that was obvious. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z It seems obvious now, but before she said it, I wouldn’t have put it at the top of a list of things my mother wanted for me. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “I would have thought that was obvious, Harry,” he said, sounding surprised. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The first — and most obvious — criterion is that Connectors know lots of people. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The fiddler crab is not the only creature of tidal marsh and estuary to be threatened by pesticides; others of more obvious importance to man are endangered. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z They bloom like roses, I continue because it’s obvious I’m the only one who can speak with any authority; I have science on my side. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z But Shady wasn’t blind and it was painfully obvious that Jinx got nervous anytime Sheriff Dean was within a stone’s throw. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z It was obvious from the letters he had received from them that the Kansas troubles'1'1 would have to be settled with guns. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She had never considered the question; it was obvious. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “Of course I know,” I say, though it sounds like garble for obvious reasons. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z And the proof was obvious to everyone when a new girl came to school when I was about nine. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z By their obvious artificiality, they call into question the reality of landscape and figures alike. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z From the beginning, it became obvious that what would become known as the Great Steel Strike of 1919 was much more than simply a labor dispute between workers and owners. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Moss let a beat go by, and he worried it was too obvious. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Then they slowly began to heave themselves to their feet, and it was obvious that they had lost their tempers once again. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He liked her too, a lot, and suddenly that seemed like the most obvious thing in the world. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Rather, it seemed obvious that he couldn’t be stopped. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious to me she didn’t understand. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z But really it was obvious they adored the sister-in-law-cousin who encouraged them in their small rebellions against their possessive only brother. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It's hard to miss the obvious: I'm black and Bengali, and Martin is...well, as white as you can get. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z There are not yet any obvious signs of extraterrestrial intelligence and this makes us wonder whether civilizations like ours always rush implacably, headlong, toward self-destruction. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I keep waiting for her to ask this six-five kid the most obvious question, and, of course, she eventually does. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, when I’m so tired I’m about to give up, I think to check the most obvious place of all—under her mattress, and there it is. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Their total lack of hesitation astounded me, because it was obvious many of them were rushing toward certain death. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Fig blinked, an obvious nod to my situation, and resumed grooming his belly with steady determination. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z There was no obvious reason for it, it was just so. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z It was obvious by looking, and I didn't want to break anything. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z They had very little, but that wasn’t immediately obvious: Mia was good at repurposing. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The advantages of such control over chemicals are obvious: it is relatively inexpensive, it is permanent, it leaves no poisonous residues. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Johnson’s obvious vulnerability encouraged Senator Robert Kennedy, President John Kennedy’s younger brother, to jump into the race. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Not one person in the exotic mix of my family gene pool has ever shown any obvious signs of having what August has. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “But when things are peaceful, it’s obvious to everyone that the arrests are for no good reason.” The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z For obvious reasons, I don’t say another word as we near town. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z At the same time, she looks like an in-your-face ghost or someone cloaked in a very obvious invisibility cloak. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I’d say the most obvious difference between my new school and my old one is this: At Tangerine Middle, the minorities are the majority. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “It's obvious that no one has been in that room for at least a hundred years,” the officer said to the soldiers. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Normally, the discrimination is obvious yet unstated, and the systematic exclusion of black jurors continues largely unabated through use of the peremptory strike. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z But Booth’s filthy clothes, unshaven face, and pungent body could not conceal his obvious good breeding. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Claire’s confusion is obvious, but her eyes are intense and clear, focusing on me like I am the whole Pacific Ocean. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “You don’t have to persuade me of something so obvious. What else would I believe? Of course I believe that.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Maybe it wasn’t obvious to me initially, but now it is. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Its power was obvious: three-quarters of Montgomery’s bus passengers were black. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z If I’m too obvious about trailing him instead of listening to our captain, he’ll know I’m up to something else. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Good Lord," she shouted, more gay than alarmed, “it's obvious that there's no woman in this house!" One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z The flaw in such reasoning, however, would have been obvious to any accountant or investment banker with a modicum of Hamiltonian wisdom. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Hulking towers rose up, cast- ing jagged shadows, their human-made shapes obvious against the plain of treetops rippling in the wind. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The most obvious explanation of the red shift was in terms of the Doppler effect: the galaxies were receding from us; the more distant the galaxy the greater its speed of recession. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “I think we were talking about why you were afraid, besides the obvious reason.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z By now it was obvious that Count Olaf and his associates had drunk a great deal of wine, and they slouched at the table and spoke much less. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z But they had one obvious difference, i.e., their ears. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s made a joke, but she’s the kind of person who doesn’t even crack a smile, so it’s not that obvious. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Soon it became obvious that I could only do three or maybe four lawns a day if I worked from just before dawn to just after dark. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z “I thought I was so obvious,” he says. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Tools were produced in diverse and distinctive shapes so modern that their functions as needles, awls, engraving tools, and so on are obvious to us. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z These were rules aimed at something obvious—the great danger that haunted every visit to Shake & Bake, every bus ride downtown. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z “Tell me, did none of you think your plan too obvious?” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Then it was obvious—this was Robbie, with one boy sitting up on his shoulders and the other holding his hand and trailing a little behind. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Or the obvious truth that her “perfect messenger” got caught just the same as she did. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z And then the song turns into a call and response, with Tiny singing his surprise that I knew he was gay and me singing that it was obvious. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z “I was so young when I began, and no one ever told me to consider the consequences. Of course, it seems so obvious now.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Besides, it’s obvious he doesn’t want to be with me. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z It is easy to eliminate an obvious alternative. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Early on, back before I can remember, Momma had tried growing tomatoes and other vegetables; when it became obvious that her small bundle of tobacco was worth more than all the food combined, she switched. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He was too big for that, too obvious. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z But because of someone under Conger’s command, it was obvious Booth was not going back to Washington alive. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z As they pass, she makes an obvious head turn and stares at me suspiciously. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z To me their contempt is obvious, but Mr. Hrbik doesn’t notice. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Bombs were dropped on the helpless civilian population. Residential areas were their sole targets, and it was obvious that this strategy had nothing to do with any military targets. Simply put, it was sheer terror.” Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Despite his obvious intelligence, he did poorly in school, because most of his attention was focused on computers, comic books, sci-fi and fantasy novels, movies, and above all else, videogames. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Suddenly it occurred to me that I made a strange and too obvious picture there—a large Negro, standing in front of a church, absorbed in a pamphlet on racial justice. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I suppose what I really want to say here is painfully obvious, but I must say it nevertheless: The men of that summer were middle-class Americans. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “Saying Phil is hot is not a confession; it’s a profound grasp of the obvious. You like him, like him. Admit it.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “I just hate that it’s so obvious that I don’t look like you.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It was obvious that he loved that book. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Isaac because he always knew by a sort of navigational instinct where Edmond was and what he was thinking, in case it wasn’t totally obvious anyway just by looking at us. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z But it should be obvious that not all beliefs are on a par with one another, and that the causes of their credibility vary greatly. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z In this fluorescent lighting, the blemishes and wrinkles in his brown skin look more obvious than usual. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Because equality isn’t really obvious to most people. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z But it was the first time it was obvious to the naked eye that I was of an age to get carted off along with the rest. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “Usually they do,” said Emma, “but the wights know that as well. I’m sure Miss Wren hasn’t kept her freedom this long by hiding in such obvious places.” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He half raised his eyebrows as though there was no need to state the obvious. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Jesse’s assets were obvious, but not easily documented, unless the admissions committee wanted to check out one of his pirated music sites and watch him scarf up downloaded CDs. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He stared at me as if I was missing something very obvious. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I shouldn’t be mad at her, but it’s obvious she’s bored reciting these lines that have been burned into memory from telling hundreds, maybe thousands, about how they’ll soon be dead. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Of course you do,” he says, as if it’s perfectly obvious. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z It is easy to read past sentences like these, because we now swim in a sea of facts and think that they are merely a recitation of the obvious. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z All too soon it was obvious that he was fast losing ground, and the effects of his inadequate diet were beginning to show in his endurance. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The problem, and the cause of it, was obvious to Rainey as soon as he sat down with Byrdsong to review the test data, which had been contaminated by the mechanic’s vicious prank. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z The newsmen gathered by the rails, watched Pollard ride, and commented on his obvious soreness. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Tell a seminarian that he has to hurry and all of a sudden he starts to ignore bystanders in obvious distress. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The view that Indians left no footprint on the land is an obvious example. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z It seemed so obvious to him that this was news. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Please send Trinalin as we are all down with a bad grippe & Lomotil for the obvious. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z For once, the place to put it is obvious. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z An even more obvious factor behind the delay was the wild animals and plants available for domestication. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z “You realize, Byerley, that it would be pretty obvious to everyone that you don’t dare face X-ray analysis.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z With no obvious provocation, he leaped down to the floor and bounced right out of the building like a bright- colored, fur-covered soccer ball. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z This seemed so obvious to me now, it was difficult to understand why I had ever believed anything else. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z And Mars is just the beginning, an obvious place to start because it happens to be close at hand. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I document my walk, hiding away in places people can’t see me so I’m not obvious. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z But now, seeing one like this, in obvious discomfort—it changed things. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z It is all too easy to overlook the obvious, and this is especially true in looking at portraits. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z But instead of admitting this concern, I opted for the obvious. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z You are falling into an obvious imperialist Yankee trap. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z I decided to stick with the obvious answers. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z When I quizzed him a bit, it became obvious all kinds of people—people who hadn’t been there that lunch-time—had been coming up to him to repeat Christopher H.’s warning. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z One Esme won fair and square, two Rowan let her win, and one Rowan won, so it wouldn’t be as obvious that he had thrown the others. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z It was obvious that they hadn't forgotten to notify me. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z It was pretty obvious it would have to be today, wasn't it?' I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z There were times when it was stupid to expect reason from Alice, times when it did no good to point out the obvious. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “The ones in the van did, but they didn’t want to be so obvious.” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z He felt that it was sort of irritating to get this kind of advice from Gene— when he’s telling you the obvious, telling you what you already know. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, it seems obvious that mass incarceration directly harms far more whites than Jim Crow ever did. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Something important and deceptively obvious that I’ll only understand when it’s too late to matter. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z But by the way he says, “I’ve got something to tell you,” it’s obvious he means business. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z The obvious treasure dangled just out of reach. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z First of all it was a lot of money, and second it would have been too obvious if we all had left. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z It was obvious there was no point in going on. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z They wore bright red uniforms that were the color of blood, and it was obvious just by the physical look of them that Permian hadn’t faced a team like this all year. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The answer becomes obvious if you think about it. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z There was a certain obvious and gratifying tang of adventure in this, but also something much more low-key and elemental—a kind of respectful mutual acknowledgment that comes with sustained eye contact. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Kilrain brought some hardtack and bacon and he ate with obvious hunger, but his teeth were bad; he had trouble chewing the hardtack. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s become really obvious that no one can hurt you if they can’t talk to you, so I just locked Sim Ben in a room with no doors or windows. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z She rolled onto her side to gaze directly up at her brother, her love for him obvious now. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Though for over a year Francis and I had dismissed the possibility that bases formed regular hydrogen bonds, it was now obvious to me that we had done so incorrectly. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z It may seem obvious that a writer should begin by laying her topic on the table for the reader to see, but not all writers do. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Animals that are kept in unsuitable enclosures are the most obvious example. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z In obvious ways everyone in the congregation seems closer and more aware of each other. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z If most white Southerners balked at recognizing the obvious, some federal officials acknowledged the changing times. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z These spiritual guardians were shocked when people in Philadelphia ignored the obvious lessons and began living as they had before the visitation. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Too obvious, almost obscene, in the joy it promised. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z The obvious difference is the level of formality: irrealis I wish I were younger is fancier than past-tense I wish I was younger. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Uncle Al collects himself with obvious effort, although he cannot keep his lower lip from quivering. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Whatever this disease was, the cause of death was not obvious. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They start off in the most obvious place. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z By the next morning it was obvious that a great deal more than rain had been carried into the stream. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Now it was plain and obvious: the ship was listing badly. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Peering from the trees, across the road, though, it was quite obvious that this was not the inn they had come from. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z “Did you know Lena move to Woodside?” asks Auntie Ying with obvious pride, looking down at the tiles, talking to no one in particular. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Ayres’s black and female car buyers, after all, gave one really obvious sign after another that they weren’t stupid and naïve. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Her mind was so nimble and she was so quick to learn that her ability should have been obvious even to the most half-witted of parents. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z When parents fight they sometimes pretend the kids don’t understand or they speak in super obvious code and expect the kids to pretend with them. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z And third, “unmasked”? Neil couldn’t be more obvious if he tried. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z It was an even more obvious metaphor for Christians, as it was easy to think of God as a legislator imposing laws on nature and to personify nature as obeying him. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z What we make reference to is the obvious lack of moral integrity and discipline among several members of your group. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But it was obvious that Mona had guessed Taisin was a student there. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “I mean, they probably mean where Eastern Parkway hits Atlantic Avenue, though,” Jerome said, like it was the most obvious thing in the world. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “I don’t know if that’s really a question. It’s too obvious. Wouldn’t I be happier without scars?” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Octavian’s fellow centurion of the First Cohort, Mike Kahale, stood to one side with his arms crossed, glowering with obvious displeasure. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “You called the name of the wind,” he said as if the answer were obvious. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z That left Adams and Jefferson as the obvious options. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z And are violations of the rule obvious products of mishearing, careless reading, or a chintzy attempt to sound highfalutin? The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Charleton’s example is a figure walking towards us from a distance: at a certain point it becomes obvious that it is Plato. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The differing availability of raw materials imposed an obvious constraint on material culture. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Or—no, not show them, not in an obvious way. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z “I mean, binary code? Doesn’t that seem kind of obvious? Especially coming from a computer geek like you.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z But there is a third, less obvious, factor here, which has to do with the last of the principles of epidemics. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z That’s because the opening phrase, at the age often, is attached to my father—an obvious mismatch. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z This was the sort of stuff they liked: short and obvious. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “You continue to surprise me, Amari. I had no idea my desires were so obvious. You watch and you learn. That is very wise.” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I will, as you suggest, check the work of the new maids.' it is not like you to have overlooked such obvious things, Miss Kenton.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z This posed something of a mystery, for the decline had no obvious cause. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z The first one, which is embarrassingly obvious, is that ESP runs afoul of the fundamental common- sense principle that the normal senses must somehow be involved for communication to take place. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z These same internal stirrings also predisposed him to regard all perfectly symmetrical narratives or stories preaching an obvious moral message and populated by larger-than-life heroes as utter fabrications. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z “The exact amount of human variability,” he wrote, could be explained by rather obvious extensions of Mendelian genetics. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z “It’s obvious what this means. There’s going to be loads of fog tonight.” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z In any case, it was obvious that all of my teammates were as excited as I was about the prospect of kicking their crampons into a genuine mountain come the morning. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry I had to say something so obvious,” Aimee says. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Sometimes it’s hard to see the obvious,” Auntie said sweetly. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z The principle seemed obvious, but the actual experiment proved mysteriously daunting. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z One obvious reason is that people read into the generally vague astrological pronouncements almost anything they want to, and thus invest them with a truth which is not inherent in the pronouncements themselves. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z But Maggie ending up with the postcards was such an obvious conclusion. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z They did not submit to the obvious alternative, which was simply to close the eyes and fall. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I underline sultan’s, but then I erase my underlining, in case it is too obvious a clue. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z “We are prisoners. It is obvious the emperor does not keep many. He prefers to send them to work or have them killed.” When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z After all he had been through, it was obvious that he still remained utterly disposable, even at the crew house, the one place he had started to feel more or less at home. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z It was obvious to me that he didn’t dislike himself. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z His tribe’s influence in making him a man was obvious and indelible. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z "Right. Exactly. It's not in Europe. That much is obvious." What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Father’s surprise is obvious, and he hesitates, not knowing the visitors. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z He paused triumphantly—he was beginning to enjoy his role—and answered his own question to forestall the obvious answer on Powell’s tongue. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z “Our frog,” she said, as if that were obvious. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “You know, how you didn’t want to bike to the school. And how you wanted to get something to eat afterward. It was obvious you didn’t want to be riding around,” she said. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Strange, because it was obvious even to the most unobservant person that our friendship had been on its last legs for a long time. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Glad to hear Unity Valley gossip lines are still overlooking the obvious stuff. God, you’d think Aimee Hall would have been all over that.” Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z It was pretty obvious she really didn’t want to be with us. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Why had he gone to the trouble of calling, only to ask an obvious question? The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious to everyone that the pack was breaking up all around them, and it would be impossible to take the dogs in the boats. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Don’t waste your time on the obvious things. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The first strange thing about contraband was that its most obvious forms—weapons, drugs, and alcohol—could all be found fairly readily inside prison. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I think some more about everything Nora and I have talked about, and the solution is obvious. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Vice President Andrew Johnson is an obvious target. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z Both boys were bright, and it seemed obvious to Dr. Darwin that they should follow him in his profession. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Galileo’s physics was intended to be practical but turned out to be of little practical use in its most obvious field of application. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z It seemed obvious that they were going around the law, or at least defying some rule or regulation. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z There was another obvious difference—Cecilia had always spoken to her in a motherly or condescending way. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z It was obvious that he didn’t believe this was real. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z His voice faded for a moment as he gazed in obvious admiration at the shard. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z The large chunk missing from Moody’s nose was particularly obvious at a few inches’ distance. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Trying not to be obvious about it, he and his men counted the canoes, toting up “50 of Birch Bark, & 170 of Pine; besides many others that were block’d out, in Readiness to make.” George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked happy, and it seemed so obvious at that moment that they should get married. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z “Well, that much was obvious. How did he seem to you?” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “He’s been a reliable source of information, and he might lead to more clues. If I remove him now, it’ll be obvious to Zero that we know about him. They might suspect you.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I didn’t want it to seem obvious that I’d been eavesdropping, but I was eager to tell somebody about what I had just seen. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z The obvious problem, which the seller didn’t bother to point out in the auction listing, was that these codes were useless unless you already had access to the company intranet. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The face of O’Brien, not called up by any obvious association, had floated into his mind. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z It was so obvious that I wondered why I hadn’t seen it before. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z My feeling is that, if there really had been pre-Clovis settlement in the Americas, it would have become obvious at many locations by now, and we would not still be arguing. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z By dawn it was obvious that the men were in for another storm, and by noon the gale had blown up into hurricane force, lashing them with snow, rain, hail, and sleet. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z The great debate over whether black men have been targeted by the criminal justice system or unfairly treated in the War on Drugs often overlooks the obvious. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z He walked quickly to the trash and stuffed the plastic bag he was carrying down near the bottom, covering it up with other rubbish so it wouldn’t be obvious. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z This seems pretty obvious to us now, but there was a time when it was considered correct to leave the apostrophe with the pronoun: Is that your suit of armor, Sir Lancelot, or somebody’s else? Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z A second obvious way to avoid garden paths is to punctuate a sentence properly. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z But what I said was the obvious question. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Lovely children,” he said, to mask the obvious rejection. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The stature part was obvious just by looking at him. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He wasn’t nearly as crisp and efficient about this chore as he had been with the others, and it soon became obvious the polishing was only an excuse to touch and hold. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Imperceptibly the shoulders of the man straightened, nothing obvious, but he held himself differently. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z This is not obvious to us because in due course classical discoveries came to be linked to the names of their discoverers. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Even so, I wonder whether our affair isn’t obvious. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z With this “noble” rase, he conned his own wife to look away from his obvious preference for the ‘ ‘animal” black woman. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “The Bureau values the experiments above GD lives. It’s obvious. And now, things could get even worse.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z It was immediately obvious to Butler that the something wasn’t human. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z What Black said about watching Brother cut became obvious, because while he was cutting Noodles, I realized that he cut exactly like Brother did. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z The results of storage, on the other hand, could be even less obvious. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z It was another boy who asked tire obvious question. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “It’s not your fault,” I said, which seemed like an obvious thing to say. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z As soon as Boukreev found the group, it became obvious to him that he could bring only one climber in at a time. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Grampa’s pickup sat in the driveway, so it was obvious we were home. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z I saw right away where she was headed, so I stated the obvious. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z “We’re moving!” he shouted, which was a fact that had already become obvious to everyone. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z “The defendant wasn’t no friend of my son’s. Isn’t that obvious? They were enemies.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I hadn’t seen it while they were sitting, but now that they were moving it was painfully obvious they were church strongmen. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The most obvious was that a number of engines and dozens of firefighters were sent on a wild-goose chase and did not get to the fire for many minutes. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z Midge was quizzing her completely innocently, that was now obvious. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, the object of the hunt sits squarely in the middle of the evidentiary trail, so obvious that it is ignored. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z He had such a heavy feeling that he was missing an obvious hint or clue. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “Not you personally, no. Of course not. But it’s obvious the question isn’t whether to let this go on or not. The only question is, how do we stop it?” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He couldn’t have been more obvious if he had held up a large sign that read CLUE!!!!! The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I began to sew it closed, using tiny stitches so the seam wouldn’t be obvious. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I waited for Leah and the other pupils to seize on this very obvious point of argument and jump in with their overflowing brace of words. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Patria gave me a quizzical look, as if the answer were obvious. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z And the truth is, though nobody’s that obvious about it: nobody wants to hang out with him. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z This bit of common sense, sometimes termed the pigeonhole or Dirichlet drawer principle, can occasionally be used to derive claims that are not so obvious. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z But it was obvious that if he changed back into his human form right now, in the middle of the massive Sixer onslaught, he’d be killed instantly too. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Like all of Washington's elemental insights, this one seems patently obvious only in retrospect. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z He was always a man for stating the obvious. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “It was mostly Northerners who were in government,” Professor Ezeka whispered, his eyebrows arched, as if he could not believe he had to say what was so obvious. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I can do this two-job thing, is my theory, if I can drink enough caffeine and avoid getting distracted by George’s ever more obvious suffering. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z If you watch Blue's Clues with a group of children, the success of this strategy is obvious. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Marriages that cross class boundaries may not present as obvious a set of challenges as those that cross the lines of race or nationality. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z That thought, along with everything my dad said and the obvious toll this has taken on my parents, hits me in the gut like an unexpected punch. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Hated him sometimes right in the middle of his obvious adoration of her, his frequent compliments about her looks, her manners, her voice. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Apart from the obvious question of cost, which would prove astronomically high, where could the freed blacks be sent? Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Now she said it, that seemed the obvious thing to have done. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z They’d made their way through the woods another few hundred yards when it became obvious that there was a source of light up ahead. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z After slavery, she continues, color persisted as the most obvious and so the most important criterion for establishing a social hierarchy in black society. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z The sight of all this obvious distress in the others perked me up. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z But I think one thing was obvious from the beginning: Plants can't talk back. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z It was obvious to any outsider that Cange needed some kind of community health system, but the place was so desolate that it was hard to know where to start. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Since we’re all going to die, it’s obvious that when and how don’t matter. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z He sat there in obvious pain, resting his finger on his lap and nervously smoking a cigarette despite the sign on the wall that said NO SMOKING. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Tears brim at the edges of her eyes, and it becomes very obvious that she is not wearing waterproof mascara. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z With obvious pleasure Rosy showed Francis her data, and for the first time he was able to see how foolproof was her assertion that the sugar- phosphate backbone was on the outside of the molecule. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z We go to Golden Gardens after dinner, which only makes their guilt more obvious. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “I’d be getting phone calls all through the night. It was obvious that there was no standardized, rational way of making this decision.” Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z It was obvious to Ben that she was a lot more interested in the politics of homeroom than the muddled breastworks of state and local government. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z There are no obvious signs of an unwell mind. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Even now, a fact as ordinary, as obvious, as this astonishes him. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “It’s obvious that Zero wanted to, well...try an assassination today. How’s your bodyguard doing?” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The obvious duties of the sheriff—enforcing the law and keeping the peace—were far from the most important ones. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z With respect and obvious affection, Hall referred to him as “my main man” and mentioned several times that he considered Ang Dorje’s role crucial to the success of our expedition. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z “I jumped,” he said, like it was obvious. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Initially the Chicago police had no answers, other than the obvious: That in Chicago in the time of the fair, it was so very easy to disappear. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z It’s obvious Dad’s mad, but I don’t know what to say, so I take another bite of salmon. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z They both remembered thinking that it must have been obvious to anyone who bothered to look. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z He continued to stare at me with obvious curiosity. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z That idea, as embodied by the cocktail party effect, is fundamental to modern attention science, and it seems so obvious. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I had my three years at Cambridge at least, and I had an obvious reason to reject my family. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z On the other hand, it was equally obvious that I had not done anything which was going to tell us what a gene was or how it reproduced. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z A piece of an L was missing, but the name was still quite obvious: the STELLA. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z First, it can help you avoid some obvious grammatical errors, those that are errors according to your own lights. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z When he moved his hand to speak—one hand palm-up, with a perplexed shrug to his shoulders—it was obvious what the meaning was: What are you doing? Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z The more contestants that grace the screen, the more obvious it is how much we do not fit. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “Indeed it is, sir. He never goes that fast for me. It’s obvious that you’ve got an air of command about you.” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The difficulty was obvious: a silver chain attached to the bird's foot had become entangled in the twisted stub of a jutting root, and the bird was caught there by it, unable to move. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious that Whit was not interested in his cards. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious that he was going to have one of his rages—but Agravaine was one of those luckless intellectuals who are too proud to give in to brute force. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “I mean, I knew it was messed up here, but it feels so much more obvious now.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I was learning in the obvious academic ways, holding my own in classes, doing most of my studying in a quiet room at the Third World Center or in a carrel at the library. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z It was pretty obvious that they didn’t think we played as well as they did—and, to be truthful, we really didn’t. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z It had quickly become obvious that they wouldn’t be able to maintain over five hundred different blockades or fend off the massive influx of gunters. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z They were too limited, or too easy, or too obvious. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z I wasn’t sure what he was expecting me to say to such an obvious statement. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z But their expectations become obvious when they are disappointed. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She avoided his space as much as possible, but she didn’t want to make the neglect too obvious. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z When there aren’t any obvious signs of trouble, I return to the ring stock car. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Not coming here in the first place— that seemed like an obvious choice—but my bare wrist, which makes it impossible for me to know how long I have been sitting in this room. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Several of them wore dark green visors over their helmets, a new equipment feature that served no obvious purpose other than to make football players look more menacing and killerlike than they already did. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The girls among us focused on the obvious fact that a Mexican girl who didn’t know how to do laundry had to be just about the most unsanitary creature on earth. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The questions seemed obvious by the time I heard them. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z It seems obvious that there is no way that it could ever appear that Pattie and her kids live in this apartment. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I have one outstanding character trait that must be obvious to anyone who’s known me for any length of time: I have a great deal of self-knowledge. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Belly buttons are the obvious choice, but there would have to be a cut, a tear. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z It’s not as obvious why the numbers dropped throughout the rest of the world. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Ordinarily, though, the link is not immediately obvious. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “It won’t take you ten minutes to get there,” a friendly stranger with an obvious Talent for applying blue eye shadow informed her. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z It was white with the same voluptuous silhouette as on the awning, plus the rather obvious slogan: Plan B—Where You Go When Plan A Doesn’t Work Out. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z That an institution of learning should keep a library was not as obvious then as it is now—Plato, for all the reasons we have already discussed, kept no such collection at his Academy. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z “It’s the fireplace,” he told Percy, which sounded stupidly obvious. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “For obvious reasons, none of them very sentimental.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Toward this end, he wrote, certain obvious flaws needed immediate attention. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, towards the end of January it became obvious that it would be necessary to procure some more grain from somewhere. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z It was obvious that he only saw my hijab, not me. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The underlying reason for this calculated orchestration of noncommitment was obvious: Any clear resolution of the slavery question one way or the other rendered ratification of the Constitution virtually impossible. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z She didn’t say the obvious: even all of them together wouldn’t be enough, unless they had a god on their side. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Their eyes shine, it is obvious that they are hungry. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I was in my own room as usual—just myself, without obvious change: nothing had smitten me, or scathed me, or maimed me. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Moreover, it was not obvious that even the most backbreaking effort would give within several years the structure of the RNA component. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “Blue flame is obvious, of course. But I’d hesitate to attribute that to the Chandrian in particular. In some stories it’s a sign of demons. In others it’s fae creatures, or magic of any sort.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Our last name is an obvious giveaway, and I’m used to being linked to him. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “Ryan told me. And it’s kind of obvious you were in a fight.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He won’t be able to find a certain clue that might be obvious to the audience at home and he’ll look beseechingly at the camera. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious that they knew exactly what they were doing, and they looked as well drilled as a group of soldiers. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z In the case of the Mexica, the obvious target is Hernan Cortes, who landed near what is now the city of Veracruz on April 22, 1519. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z This may seem counterintuitive at first, but if you pause to consider how the system actually operates this fact becomes obvious. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z It was obvious that Mr. Benedict believed they had what it took to form this special team. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z It’s only been a few weeks since Katherine went from being just another colored girl at Miss Preston’s to a white lady, and the change in her is obvious as we eat. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z They did not, as a glance at the faces of most modern New Guineans makes obvious, and as detailed studies of New Guinean genes confirm. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z To our ears, it sounds so obvious because we occupy the future location that Washington envisioned. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z "Okay, the battle plan is pretty obvious," Lewis said. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z A new thought came to my mind; it seemed very obvious and clear. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z I tried to keep up with Coach Mustilli’s instructions, tried to grab on to some of his obvious passion for saber fencing, but I still didn’t know if Coach had chosen the right person. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z If you were hell-bent on climbing the peak and could somehow come up with the dough, Adventure Consultants was the obvious choice. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Emily tried not to be obvious about it, but she glanced over at James every so often. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z There were looks you’d expect—piercings, tattoos, infinite hoodies and sweatpants—but then, it wasn’t always obvious who was secretly the best. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z It became obvious what had happened when, a few days later, the Republic of Korea Army arrived back in town. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z “It’s not that, it’s just so obvious. It’s just so embarrassing.” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z But by the following day, it was obvious the warders knew, for they took out their anger on us. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They weren’t in official cheerleading uniforms—they were wearing matching tracksuits—but somehow it was obvious that they were cheerleaders. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Hazelle said he was home sick, which was an obvious lie. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He looks at me as if the answer is obvious. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z The word elephant was printed on the side of his armor, which seemed a little obvious to Percy. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I guess it’s obvious that Jimmy was kind of weird, because no normal person would have given forty- minute-a-day jobs to three sixth graders. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z The accusations were crudely ironical considering the obvious effeminacy of Mark. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The lightning bolt was too obvious if you really were the acid thrower, and I didn’t see anything on Facebook that led me to believe he had a beef with Nicole. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Had the lab paused to direct itself at this obvious experimental goal, it would have been the first to disintegrate lithium, not a sheepish second. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z They made good time—Thomas was glad for his wristwatch, with the skies being gray—because it quickly became obvious that the walls hadn’t moved from the day before. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He consulted, left word, waited until it became obvious he would know nothing more. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I guess it should have been obvious to everyone right then that I wasn’t going to have a normal life. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I screw up big-time, as Denise points out with what is now obvious malice, and have to do the downstairs all over again. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z They had never used that roof entrance, for obvious reasons. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It was so faded, I could barely tell what was what, other than the obvious two people. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It was obvious to Holmes that even now, in the 1890s, demand remained high. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z There was also the obvious fact that the implications of its existence were far too important to risk crying wolf. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z The obvious difficulties of sterilizing by radiation have led to search for an easier method of accomplishing similar results, and there is now a strongly running tide of interest in chemical sterilants. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z “We’re here,” Percy said, which sounded kind of obvious once he had said it. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The obvious response is that they never let us do anything but playact with our guns. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I kept quiet when we got to our room, but it was obvious from my face that I wanted to talk. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of the guests were scythes—and not just Goddard’s obvious disciples, other scythes as well. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z To Neumann, the conclusion was obvious: passenger pigeons were not as numerous before Columbus. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z They charged that Bliss was more concerned about protecting his reputation than admitting the obvious truth: The body of a forty-nine-year-old man in previous good health had been destroyed by infection and starvation. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z With his characteristic incisiveness, Isaac Newton later pointed out the obvious flaw in this idea. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Too many connectives can make it seem as if an author is belaboring the obvious or patronizing the reader, and it can give prose a pedantic feel. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Although Madame’s visits were never announced, it was always pretty obvious when she was due. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z And there are moments when the inequalities within the family are painfully obvious. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z It was a passable likeness, and the artist perceived one not very obvious aspect of the sitter’s countenance—its mischief, an amused, babyish malice that suggested some unkind cupid aiming envenomed arrows. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z The major factor behind these shifts becomes obvious as soon as one compares the modern Fertile Crescent with ancient descriptions of it. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z “It all depends on what we get interested in—or what gets interested in us,” she had added, as if this was obvious. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z But the steep cliff showed no obvious path, not even a handhold. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Audrey glanced at me knowingly, and not because of the obvious UFO reference. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Using a toilet brush, I scrubbed my boots and legs to remove obvious patches of dirt. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Unless this appears promptly and in such obvious form that it cannot be ignored, we deny the existence of hazard. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Walking down the street, the typical American with his sunglasses, bridal-white tennis shoes, and hopeful cluelessness is about as obvious as a stray giraffe. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z It’s obvious that Vanessa is thinking, Oh, right, and that’s when it sinks in. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Second, it is not obvious even now that relying on Evidence-Indices was bound to be a winning strategy. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z It was obvious to Macon that Freddie now had news of another calamity. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z That was the obvious thing to do: why did he hesitate? The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z It was obvious that she still read forbidden books. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Everyone laughs at Justin’s jokes, but it quickly becomes obvious that while he’s entertaining, he hasn’t done a whole lot of actual research yet. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z The next obvious step would be to check it with Rosy’s quantitative measurements. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z She drew her breath sharply, “Wait! Why...why, I understand. Merciful Heavens, it’s so obvious.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z When Ruth came up and asked if I wanted to go for a little stroll, it was obvious she had something particular on her mind. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z If there’s a law on the books that says that black people can’t drink at the same water fountains as white people, the obvious solution is to change the law. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z He could still beat him at taekwondo—but only because Josh got impatient with any sport where his size wasn't an obvious advantage. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Adding swimming and flapping motions would be an obvious activity to add. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Listening to lawyers from both sides question potential jurors, it became obvious to Ellsberg that none of these people knew much about the documents he’d risked everything to expose. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z No noise came out, but it was obvious to Sophie that whatever had been in the jar had now been blown through the trumpet into the Goochey children’s bedroom. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, when it is obvious that none of her talking is working, the woman implies that force is an alternative. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Then, taking his friend’s advice, he permanently dismissed his bodyguards as being too obvious and therefore potentially dangerous. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z When I had a big, flat nose this wasn’t quite so pronounced, but it would become obvious if the doctors fixed it. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z To the authors’ critics, the lack of confirmation had an obvious cause: the whole three- migrations theory was wrong. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Thomas did, hoping his eyes weren’t flickering, making his concern obvious. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Not only was it the obvious guess, but Maurice already had been talking in terms of helices at a summer meeting in Cambridge. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Three: Our doors were locked, and there had been no obvious break-in. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z 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 It’s dead obvious from the shock trapped in Dr. Chin’s raised eyebrows after meeting Troy and Emilio that he got no forewarning about the nontraditional family next door. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z And it’s so obvious that there’s something else, but she doesn’t elaborate. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z One obvious way of accomplishing deseg-regation would have been to shift students among these three schools and change the compositions of their respective enrollments. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Dyedka had built both the house and the barn in his youth, and though the house was comfortable, it was obvious where his priorities had been. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I shake my head, annoyed with myself for being so obvious. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “When you’ve lived nearly two hundred years, some things are obvious.” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “It’s probably obvious how hard I’m trying to impress you,” he said. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Under the thicket, the earth was vibrating very slightly; or perhaps there was a sound beneath the obvious thunder of the fire and scribbled ululations that was too low to hear. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z "All our booster technology is classified information. The Ministry of State Security even spreads disinformation about our capabilities. This is for obvious reasons." The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z “Just seems too...I don’t know...too obvious.” Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Both of them were Shay, but there were obvious differences: One looked wild, slightly angry; the other had a slightly distant expression, like someone having a daydream. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Jamison repeated the obvious, in his steady voice. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It had obvious defects: it could not, for example, explain the inheritance of characteristics from the father; in 1752 Maupertuis showed that polydactylism could be inherited in the male as well as the female line. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The Grievers were getting closer, and it was now obvious that there were more than one. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Aside from the obvious pressure, it seemed that everyone had his or her own little way of doing things, especially when it came to writing. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z When I got outside, it was obvious the excitement from when we’d first arrived had evaporated completely. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious that it was now or never. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z I knew that leaving him in Rome might be dangerous but it seemed every day that things got worse and eventually it became obvious that staying on was no solution. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He becomes in every obvious way the worst student, a dummy mouthing the opinions of others. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Don’t want to make it too obvious that I outsmarted him. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z But she didn’t seem upset about it, and one thing was obvious—her popularity at school was unrivaled. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The captains would then look the rest of us over, using their obvious years of sporting experience, training, coaching, and performing at the highest levels of athletic competition. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z An idea so obvious I can’t believe it’s taken so long for it to occur to me. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z It was obvious to me that Mrs. Handler was impressed by Malcolm. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The most obvious parallel between Jim Crow and mass incarceration is legalized discrimination. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The contrast was obvious to everyone and stood out in every photo. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z One goal, of course, is the obvious one of “pacifying” the nomads: that is, dissuading them from killing missionaries, bureaucrats, or each other. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z “No. I told him it was obvious why he had a crush on you. You’re adorable.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Fish!” they’d bleat, using the chess player’s derisive term for a really weak player, whenever Bobby made an obvious blunder. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I want to believe him, because it's Jamie, and because I don't think he would lie to me, but it's obvious he's hiding something. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Moreover, the social practice which we label ‘discovery’ can be confused, contradictory and paradoxical: it really is not always obvious who made a discovery or when they made it. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z And since some of Crosby’s rooms abutted ours, he was an obvious person to interview. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z The amusement was there because it was obvious what Emile Janza was doing—he was siphoning gas from a car, watching it flow into a glass jug. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks, Clint,” Newt said in what sounded to Thomas like an obvious dismissal. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z It was obvious he needed to get going because he glanced at his watch. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z If I couldn’t afford sweats and shoes to try out for a track team, it was obvious that I wouldn’t be able to afford to go to college—not even City College. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z It was obvious this was a place for old ladies. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z My intentions would be obvious, and all chance of completing my mission would be lost. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z The fact is always obvious much too late, but the most singular difference between happiness and joy is that happiness is a solid and joy a liquid. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z I know what she is doing—weighing a single life against so many lifetimes and memories, drawing an obvious conclusion from the scales. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Of course, there’s the obvious answer that sitting right across the Schuylkill is Bridgeport, where he was born. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z It is important to note this last point, because it is far from obvious. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sorry,” I mumbled, and in the awkward moment that followed it became obvious that it was time to go. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z It was obvious that it saddened The Giver very deeply. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z It seemed so obvious that everything was already eternal. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I started to get heavy boots, for obvious reasons, like where were all of her things? Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z An obvious example on the southern coast is the Nazca, famous for the huge patterns they set into the ground. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z The answer was obvious, of course, but I could see he was surprised. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When America should venture beyond the confines of Earth was just as obvious as why. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z He had no idea what her life had been like before—Constance hated being asked questions and generally ignored them, or else responded by making rude sounds—but it was obvious she’d had little guidance. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z There was one obvious option: a night-shift job at a chicken processing plant. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z We can cite at least four obvious reasons. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z There are several ways to say it, but the most common is also the most obvious: BONE-uh-fied. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Whitcross is no town, nor even a hamlet; it is but a stone pillar set up where four roads meet: whitewashed, I suppose, to be more obvious at a distance and in darkness. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z It’s pretty obvious what he’s really talking about.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “That you are unhappy, I have to say, is the most obvious thing in the world.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z If Marcus would look up from the lock instead of fiddling with his huge ring of keys, he’d see everything that happened between Bo and me because in this moment it is so obvious. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Each time, an obvious letter formed in the center of the crisscrossed mass of lines. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Dressed formally as he was, in a black tuxedo, it was obvious that he was part of the debut court, the escort of one of the birthday girl’s attendants perhaps. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Phil and I have known each other since we were five years old, but I’ve never truly known him beyond the obvious, beyond what the world knows. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z To the Pilgrims, the Indians’ motives for the deal were obvious. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z From our modern perspective, all these questions at first seem silly, because the drawbacks of being a hunter-gatherer appear so obvious. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The obvious, the silly, and the true had got to be defended. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z It became obvious that he didn’t believe me. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The door was steel and they kept it locked, for obvious reasons. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Despite these crippling difficulties, the biologists assembled facts that collectively paint a picture of almost unparalleled wildlife destruction — destruction that became obvious as soon as the program got under way. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z It was still obvious that it wasn’t a real leg, but I did my best. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z The first is the obvious decrease in lynchings over time. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z It was obvious from the moment I opened the door to him that it was going to happen. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z In Rachel’s case you want to try to feel how she might feel having all those obvious injuries. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Was the answer such an ingrained, obvious part of the way we lived that no one stopped to ponder the question itself? The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z For obvious reasons its farmers did not relish the prospect of buffalo herds trampling through their fields. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “He’s going to put Oak on the throne,” I tell her, as though it’s obvious. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z So when it became obvious that the outside world was less perfect—as Brown v. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z It was pretty obvious that Henrietta doesn’t know how to open padlocks on her own. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z The difference was obvious: one would get me in trouble, the other wouldn’t. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z That’s why he was such an obvious stooge, an errand boy. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z One author has not hesitated to reach the obvious conclusion that a dastardly conspiracy must have been at work. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Still, it was obvious she wanted me to stay; beyond my own safety, my presence in the loop would make everyone else safer. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z It is not obvious what the rational basis would be for limiting overt race discrimination by police to immigration. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z I could have stated the obvious—I was working, wasn’t I? Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The answers only seem obvious when you get to the end of the book, when you turn the last page and the puzzle suddenly looks complete. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z I would have been happy for him if it wasn’t so obvious that the rest of us had been simultaneously demoted to Expendable Civilian Status and thus were a whole lot less interesting to him. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “If these things are important enough to pass on right under the nose of the Ministry, you’d think he’d have let us know why...unless he thought it was obvious?” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “Mom, no! That place is a hot spot for Recruiters. It’s a pretty obvious Nish-magnet.” The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z This came partly from the volume of Crick’s voice: he talked louder and faster than anyone else and, when he laughed, his location within the Cavendish was obvious. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “So — after that obvious and disgusting bit of cheating —” “Jordan!” growled Professor McGonagall. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Both Jenny and Shad embarrassed him a little with their talk of love; he turned his eyes to the book-shelves and tried not to be too obvious in his maneuvering of the conversation. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z I had no idea it was so obvious; I straighten up. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Such an obvious ploy, that, yet deft for a boy of fifteen. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z And maybe the most obvious one of all, “Let the houseplants die.” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z From this new and intimate perspective, she learned a simple, obvious thing she had always known, and everyone knew: that a person is, among all else, a material thing, easily torn, not easily mended. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Still, it was obvious this snow wasn’t going to melt for days and we would have to make a move sometime; it might as well be now, when at least it was pretty and calm. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z There may have been—there must have been—influences, both subtle and apparent, working in their several ways to induce her to do this; but the most obvious was the influence of Adèle Ratignolle. The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z I was puzzled, both by the effect of his voice upon me and by the obvious anger of the crowd. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z "No obvious injuries. Seems to be all right. Yeah, call off the Amber Alert." The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z His splendour had been obvious, even through the envy and suspicion of those he had conquered. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z It was frighteningly obvious now, with the population gathered, that something terrible was happening. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z It should be obvious that he was not right about this: no one, I trust, would want to read an account of slavery written by someone incapable of passing judgement. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z It was obvious that it was Margaret who had made possible my mother's leaving my father. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z He held out his hands as if it were obvious, but it wasn’t, not to Hanako. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z It should be fairly obvious that I cooked an omelette in a frying pan rather than in a wood stove, but it bothers me to make the same mistakes over and over again. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z The advantage of this second field was that it wasn’t obvious from the air. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Naturally, I don’t subscribe to the obvious fallacy that every society promptly adopts every innovation that would be useful for it. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The immediate advantages of falsifying the past were obvious, but the ultimate motive was mysterious. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z It was fairly obvious what must be done if they were to save their skins. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Goodness knows how many tens of thousands of people suffered unnecessary agonies under the surgeon’s knife because no one thought of the gas’s most obvious practical application. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z That became obvious one day that fall, when Marx pulled a postcard from her mailbox. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “Both sides saw the obvious advantages to joining together. But beyond our alliance, individual bats and humans may form their own union. That is called bonding.” Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Usually it was painful and obvious when a hollow was nearby, but in a giant space like this—among hundreds of people—my warning might only be a whisper, the faintest twinge, easy to miss. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z It had become obvious to me by then, from the way the doctors, the co-ordinator, the nurses were behaving, that they didn’t think she was going to make it. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry and Ron headed upstairs, smothering their laughter at Malfoy’s obvious rage and confusion. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z We needed to flee the scene of the crime, but it felt wrong to start running without acknowledging the obvious. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It seemed obvious to him that the Permian system was prejudiced against him—it had rules for blacks and then rules for everybody else. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z It should be obvious that if all that was required for the Scientific Revolution was new thinking, then it would be impossible to explain why it did not take place long before the seventeenth century. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Southern whites, Woodward explains, strongly believed that a new system of racial control was clearly required, but it was not immediately obvious what form it should take. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z That someone who originates a new idea has a right to be acknowledged seems to us obvious, but this idea was fundamentally new. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z It was obvious that Mr. Browne knew I wasn’t. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z They made good time-—Thomas was glad for his wristwatch, with the skies being gray—because it quickly became obvious that the walls hadn’t moved from the day before. The Maze Runner 2009-10-21T00:00:00Z What’s the most obvious reason for an illusionist not to trust? Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z In Livermore’s organizational chart, Teller would be designated as one of several members of the Scientific Steering Committee, but in recognition of his “obvious special status,” he was awarded veto power over the committee’s decisions. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I wondered how the shouting man in the otogar recognized us as Syrian but now that I see this couple, it’s obvious that they look completely different from Turks. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z "Child," said the father sympathetically and with obvious appreciation, "then what should we do?" The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to keep from thinking the obvious: If the Nazis could beat him in front of all of us, what might they do to him when he was out of our sight? The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z But that’s not what the researchers discovered Many policy analysts write as if the obvious way to deal with armies that commit human rights violations is to invade them with our vastly superior military forces. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “No,” she said in a voice that implied it should be obvious, even to a new arrival like me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He did not look at Ultima, but it was obvious he was seeking some understanding from her. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It had become painfully obvious that Akhi was no longer able to maintain our same level of training. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “That was obvious from the first. Do you remember the visit now, Doctor Baker?” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Francie recited passages she knew by heart—Portia’s speech, Marc Antony’s funeral oration, “Tomorrow and tomorrow”—the obvious things that are remembered from Shakespeare. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The Supreme Court repeatedly upheld convictions of black defendants by all-white juries in situations where exclusion of black jurors was obvious. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z We would rather run the risk of confusing them while at least appearing to be sophisticated than take a chance at belaboring the obvious while striking them as naive or condescending. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Burnham thought it obvious that the territory belonged to him. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z But whenever you’re reading a whodunit, or watching Law and Order reruns on a Sunday night, you find yourself sorting through candidates to be the criminal on the grounds that they are “too obvious.” Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z Fortunately these were in Italian, and so the obvious boredom of the foreign guests did not need to be construed as impoliteness. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z The agent was a particularly obvious and obnoxious one; I am not sure for what agency, as he never identified it, or I would say it. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z She smiled, a little embarrassed for Madame Lawrence, who’d missed something so obvious. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I had it all worked out when suddenly the obvious flashed on me: Half the town knew me by name and the other half by sight. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “Game three!” he shouts, the excitement obvious in his voice as it fades down the hall. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Alec was just shaking his head back and forth, in obvious disbelief as he continued studying the object in his hands. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Yes, she tagged that mostly-naked selfie of Patrick McCormack so that every kid at the high school was sure to see it, even though it was pretty obvious he hadn’t posted it on purpose. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z As the onlookers scrutinized the position, Bobby’s ploy became obvious to all: Although not profound, it was cunning, perhaps ingenious, and even brilliant. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z One of his graduate students must certainly know what his model looked like, and if there were obvious biological implications the rumor would have quickly reached us. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “Searching for what?” asked Bronwyn, but the answer was obvious and frightening and no one wanted to say it aloud. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z But just what “it” is is not always obvious. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I watched in alarm, but instead of ripping Mr. O’Flanagan’s scalp off with his talons, Polly winked slowly in obvious pleasure and leaned into his hand. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I finally say, the most obvious question to lead with but one that begs an answer I don’t want to hear. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z "No, but I know how she thinks, I know what everybody thinks. Grown-ups are so obvious." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s just...when I think about it, don’t you think that a place like the Heart of the Jungle, the very center of this entire place, seems a bit...obvious?” Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Hugo had, for obvious reasons, not been able to sleep, and had followed Matty back to the living room. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z According to Mr Charles, my father did not display any obvious anger. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z It becomes obvious that I don’t quite fit in with my relatives, although the same blood runs through my veins. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Driving into town in my rented car, I saw no obvious signs that Caldwell had ever prospered. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “His interest was so whole-hearted and obvious that the shyest, most tongue-tied adventurer found himself speaking with entire freedom,” Kermit wrote. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z But it’s not something she really calls me outside of the house— for obvious reasons. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z It quickly became obvious why they picked me up. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z For how could you establish even the most obvious fact when there existed no record outside your own memory? 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z That I was no glory seeker was obvious to her, and that I had to exhaust every possibility before giving in was also clear. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z When Hartshorne and May began to look for patterns in the cheating, some of their findings were equally obvious. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z One shopper abandoned a cart, mumbling about a wallet he must have left at home, despite an obvious bulge in his back pocket. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I got so aroused while meddling, while finger-shaping, I overreached and missed the obvious. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “It was quite obvious that by even mentioning this, I had offended the man,” Gold reported. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I worked my way around the crowd, trying not to, be too obvious about it. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z And it was obvious from the other Gladers’ reactions that none of them had figured this out until now. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Perhaps it was the obvious lethality of it, the certainty that a wrong move would cost a limb. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Rashid wondered if it wasn’t easier for her because the hijab was so obvious and its meaning so clear. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The most obvious reason why they’re not is that employers resist wage increases with every trick they can think of and every ounce of strength they can summon. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Other than the obvious reason of not wanting to give away twenty million dollars. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Because it was obvious, now, that his decision to tell me was a calculated move. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Ernest’s colleagues observed his “obvious distress” all weekend long; Compton suggested that he was excessively swayed by the friendships he had forged with Japanese physicists who had worked on the cyclotron. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Fraternal twins come from two totally separate eggs, and the differences between us were obvious: I got all the scientific genes, and Harry got all the artistic genes. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z Others speculate that the name was chosen for its obvious symbolism: White often represents purity, and a rose often symbolizes love, peace, or the beauty of nature and life. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Thomas knew Chuck wasn’t just making stuff up—he knew he was missing something obvious. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z There is an obvious reason why we focus on those particular facts: blacks are the sole native Africans familiar to most Americans, because they were brought in large numbers as slaves to the United States. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z I saw clearly the obvious European influence upon the Lebanese culture. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z My personal dread derived from the obvious fact that it’s not only the software writers and computer geeks who get empowered to collaborate on work in a flat world. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z “It’s not about the licking. It’s obvious who Feral wants.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He knew, even when he was wearing fatigues, the radio alone made him an obvious target. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z It was obvious that Nate had just come through the door. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z “Laws” sounds like a rather obvious thing to take into consideration—but it’s not always straightforward. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z Mr. Travis said, “It’s quite obvious you have no idea. It means once a person, let’s say a person like you...” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z It seems so obvious to me that the police officer acted wrong. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z For obvious reasons, Taius didn't appreciate this prediction, but the Augurs must have threatened to strangle him with sheep gut, because he didn’t make a peep when they raised Blackcliff and began training students here. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z First, I did the obvious and tried the exit. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z ‘If we make the damage too obvious, we’ll never get to the other ones in time. Can you recalibrate the aim - like, towards the other onagers’ firing lines?’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z But in the physical divorce, I could not evade the obvious strategy and plotting coming out of Chicago to eliminate me from the Nation of Islam ... if not from this world. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z But Ifemelu did not tell Curt this because she wished it were obvious to him. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Yeah, sure,” Chas said, obvious in his lack of enthusiasm at engaging his new roomie in conversation. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I didn’t mix much with the Hasidim, but the extent to which they revered Danny was obvious to everyone. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z And dead, too, of course, but nothing as obvious as burns and a gash, not even blood on her clothes so maybe she’s busted up on the inside. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Abnegation was just as broken as the other factions, but its evils were less obvious, cloaked as they were in the guise of selflessness. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z His trousers had been lowered for an obvious purpose and had only been pulled back half-way. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, in the subsistence economy of hunting and gathering, there was an obvious limit to such long-term planning. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z The naiads had left with a lot of grumbling—not in words I could understand, but it was obvious they hated this dam blocking up their nice river. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z It was obvious that you had too much on your mind to pay any attention to what I was trying to say. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z And had that, in fact, not occurred during and after the American Revolution, with the “band of brothers” he and Adams had come to symbolize being the obvious beneficiaries of the republican selection process? Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z In addition to the ready perspective it offers on relative risk, the safety index underscores the obvious fact that every activity carries some risk. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z As the search proceeded, it became more obvious that solving the mystery of nuclear structure required probes of higher energies than nature provides. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z It was obvious why IOI had hired him to lead their lackeys. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Molly doesn’t answer, but Aubrey leans over to me and says, very slowly, as if it is obvious, “It makes her pants fit better. ” The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “I mean, it’s pretty obvious, right? You’re all upset because you broke your promise to me. You didn’t keep the Smoke a secret.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z One thing was certain: The shiny solar cells of the hoverboard would be obvious from the air. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He had finally come to understand something that would have seemed obvious had it not seemed impossible: Milligan, the missing agents, Mr. Bloomburg—they had all had their memories stolen. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z But it was obvious that the waiting period would have to be extended in those cases where an animal’s intelligence had been increased two or three times. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Indeed, the more one considers it, the more obvious it seems: association with a truly distinguished household is a prerequisite of 'greatness'. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z But since it was obvious Papa wasn’t going to hit him, I felt a burst of anger at Amil. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I know this is hard for people to do, but I don’t understand why it’s so hard, when it’s so obvious. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z It was not obvious that it was a school; only the sign, which declared it to be the Forks High School, made me stop. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z It was obvious that he wanted a fuller life for himself, a girlfriend, more interesting work, a handful of loyal buddies to hang out with, cultural stimulation beyond snippets of movies. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The water was murky, but he could see perhaps six feet and there was no obvious way to get into the plane. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s an obvious thing. 5TH JUROR: Did you think of it? 10TH JUROR: Listen, smart guy. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Of course I did not go to the Hidden Lakes but I could see the obvious truth nevertheless. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The cause of their pleasure was not obvious. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z He had a penchant for loudly announcing the obvious. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z It was obvious at once that Nick was overmatched, and I believe he recognized it. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z As Mrs. Hidalgo and I worked, I tried to get a closer look at the tattoos on her arms without being too obvious. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z He doesn’t want the Doctorita to see him touching me, that is obvious. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I’ll admit my question was a rather obvious way of asking what I didn’t have the nerve to say directly to Julia Bishop. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Despite the obvious benefits to some individuals from this arrangement, most blacks suffered under it, as black landlords, like their white counterparts, had an economic incentive in maintaining the status quo. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z It was pretty obvious he was no longer amused, but, surprise, surprise, he didn’t fight back. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Shelly looked around to make sure the three of us were alone, which seemed obvious since her Jeep was the only car in the lot. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z “It was obvious she wasn’t happy about my joining you guys.” Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z It must be the obvious keeping of secrets that I find so attractive. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z It had an obvious application in warfare, both on land and sea, and so he persuaded the Venetian government to reward him for his invention. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Galton considered the obvious possibility that eminent men might produce eminent sons because the son “will be placed in a more favorable position for advancement.” The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z And I know, I know what seems obvious—that it was probably an accident. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Asta, of course, had been looking at nothing else, and since she was a ladybug, the direction of her gaze wasn’t obvious. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “Sonny asked us if he could build a rocket, Homer,” she replied, as if she were amazed he had not perceived the perfectly obvious. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “It’s you,” he says, like it’s the most obvious thing in the world. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “For forgetting,” the woman said, as if this was obvious. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z El Patron was watching them with obvious glee, and Matt realized it might be dangerous to draw back now. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “But I thought I might be of some help to one who, it seemed obvious to me, would become one.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z The obvious solution to my homelessness concerned me only briefly. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z There is a seemingly obvious quality to his conclusions: Simple tasks take shorter time and that time grows with the complexity and type of process involved. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z It was obvious she had recited these same words to each group of newcomers, yet her voice held a sweetness and a patience quite out of keeping with the information she delivered. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z We have identical bodies, other than the obvious stuff. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Indeed, doesn’t it seem obvious that the possibility of a language-game is conditioned by certain facts? The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Mike, at least, was pleased by the obvious coolness between me and my lab partner. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z When Ben returned the other players grinned at his obvious discomfiture at his father’s intrusion into the forbidden realm of the pre-game locker room. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a relief to come out onto the High Street where the noise made our rotten mood less obvious. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought I’d made it obvious when I stayed in the bathroom for ten minutes. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z It wasn’t obvious, but the longer we kept looking, the more it seemed he had something. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Newt examined him for a second, not hiding his obvious suspicion. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I was Rob, and Rob was staring down at two dark shapes—two dark sacks covered their heads, but it was obvious that one was a man and the other a woman. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z "Then why would you love coaching? Seems like if being a cabbie gets you paid, that should be what you love," I explained what seemed obvious, looking out the window. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Asking out a girl he thought was pretty probably seemed like an obvious move to him, but that just wasn’t something I wanted to happen. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z It was obvious she was looking for an animal. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I knew that my readers would not let me get away with concluding GGS without saying anything about this obvious question. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z She said she couldn’t pass up an invitation from Og himself, despite the obvious risks. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z If it was obvious to him that an atomic bomb might be possible, it was also obvious to everyone else in the global community of top physicists. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z It was obvious enough now they saw it—this was what happened when a chaotic retreat could go no further. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “It’s obvious she has a thing for you,” he said, and began counting on his fingers. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Returning home with the same empty assurances as Brundage, Sherrill began to systematically deny the increasingly obvious evidence of what was happening to Jews in Germany. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Such inappropriate additions, although generally not as obvious as that, occur all the time. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z And it was obvious that she had done this sort of thing before. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Although he did not date them, the order in which he had written the letters was obvious. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z It was obvious he wanted to talk, but she wasn’t in the mood right then. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z ‘It is perfectly obvious that this cup now stands where it belongs. The question is how was it ever separated from its fellows?’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Padva’s costumes and Mr. Barris’s feats of engineering are obvious, the mark of the Burgess sisters is more subtle, though it permeates almost every aspect of the circus. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But it was obvious that her confidence in her own prescriptions had been shaken. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He had me agree to a lot of obvious things, such as that I knew my situation was serious, and that I was aware that I wouldn’t be given many more chances. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z But I look at all the dark and twisted roads ahead and this is the easy one, the obvious one. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The first and most obvious factor is relative economic advantage compared with existing technology. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Men in uniform and men with obvious power and authority strode across the sand all afternoon, clearly preparing for something. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z It was so obvious, I couldn’t believe Mr. and Mrs. Kahn hadn’t figured it out yet. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Holly was the obvious choice, but to select his companions was less easy. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z For obvious reasons, he tended to pay attention to legends about fire. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He lived with his parents, who supported him, and who treated him with kindness and obvious love. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z My dad nodded like this was the most obvious thing in the world. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z So I guess this is the obvious question, but I'll ask it anyway: If you knew you were gay, how did you end up having girlfriends? Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z "This is Roland. Just moved in...next door," I said, looking up at her, trying to drop a hint without being too obvious. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z |
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