| 单词 | pat |
| 例句 | He patted my shoulder gently, more like he rested his hand there, but I winced anyway. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z There had been no kidnapped boys swabbing the decks and earning pats on the head from white kidnappers. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z "I have protection," he says, patting the holster at his hip. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The girl in the video has thick hair like mine, and she pats it down with white cream from a jar that she displays on the screen. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Dad says, Be a good boy and go sit with your brothers, and he pulls down the sleeve and pats Malachy on the head. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z A gray paw emerged from under the bed and patted her shoelace. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Uncle Carlos moves his pistol from the space between them and pats the empty spot. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Primus patted the boy's filthy head and handed him a coin. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Chess patted the back pocket of his jeans. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Chitrigupta patted both of them on the head, and handed them two small thimblefuls of a bright orange liquid. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Emilia patted her left ear and then pointed to the German. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I patted him quite a bit, and talked to him. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z She even steps forward and pats the top of my head. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He patted a forked stick tied to his saddle. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The stench of the Doorman reaches up and pats me. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I patted the bag, safe from discovery, and crawled out from under the house. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Then he gently patted the strand back into place, and I felt his cool fingertips against my throat. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “It must have been hard work getting this thing up here,” she said, patting the TV like she sometimes did me. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z Leo patted him on the shoulder and handed him the leather-bound book. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z As he pats Dad’s back once, Lewis whispers something into my father’s ear. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Paperwork, paperwork with a woman who pats my head while shaking her own. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z His hand patted his shoulder, chest, forehead, and thighs. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Everyone else gets a wave or a pat on the back. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Every time he patted the strings it seemed like something wide and heavy was walking by slow and easy. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Pa gave both a pat on the head and said, “Out.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z They patted the dirt when they were done, filling the hole up again. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I tucked it into my T-shirt and patted it against my chest, nodding to Miig, then ascended. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z She ran forward, pushed Fred aside, and pulled Percy into a strangling hug, while he patted her on the back, his eyes on his father. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Chamberlain reached out, patted the man happily on the arm. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I patted Bessie on the head, trying to calm him down. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z He was patting the fabric of his pack, probably trying to soothe his angry marten. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He slid off the horses back and patted her flank. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Holly took a seat and patted the one next to it. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She patted my arm and I pushed her hand away. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Hurrying along at the bottom of the incline, just out of reach of the lapping water, Reynie patted his pockets anxiously. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He was patting his chest, fumbling gently with long yellow fingers in the pocket of his overcoat. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She patted our cheeks, kissed our foreheads, and caressed our hair before she continued. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She patted his shoulder as she left the kitchen and took the stairs two at a time, hurrying so she could get back to him quickly. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Robin smiled at the elder boy and patted him on the back, while the Wart thought despairingly about his dog. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z There are handshakes all around, pats on the back, before the father is escorted away. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He picked up the ducks, patted the dog’s head reassuringly, then “Heel!” he said firmly. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sorry, Ruth,” Rodney said, and he too gave Ruth a pat on the shoulder. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I gave Violet a pat, though more tentative than Chase’s. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Dad shook hands with all the men, patted the children and smiled winsomely at the women. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Go slow,” Dadi said, her tears still spilling out, patting his hand over and over. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Then I patted my shirt pocket and felt a small lump. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I wait in the hall until they come out again, Papi patting his shirt pocket, a gun handle visible under his belt. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Luke had stepped back across the cold spot and was examining the hall carpet, then the walls, patting at the surfaces as though hoping to discover some cause for the odd cold. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z “Now you tell me! When I started asking him questions about them tests and my mother’s cells, he just handed me a copy of this book, patted me on my back, and send me home.” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z “Spoken both like your mother and father’s son and Sirius’s true godson!” said Dumbledore, with an approving pat on Harry’s back. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Seeing how miserable Petra looked, Calder patted her on the back. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z He’d have to get used to it, because winners never just got patted on the back. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z A big white horse turned his head toward her, and she patted him, then put on the harness. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. O’Leary growled, but I patted her on the head and calmed her down. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Montag felt his heart jump and jump again as she patted his pillow. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Lily asked, patting the seat with a devilish smile. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He eyed it, then patted the head of his ax. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Camel pats my arm in a congratulatory fashion. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z His mother took off her apron and patted her hair. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z They pat Annabelle on the back, and ask her questions that she doesn’t mind answering, and they tell her that God is good. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “My little chickadee,” my mom laughs, patting Aurora on the head. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Then, because the stretch limo was already humming on the anti- grav pad, she patted them fondly and ran out the door. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I pat him down and flip him over, checking his waistband for a pocketknife. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z "Good. Come up for some dinner later, if you want. I'll make your brother a plate too," she added, stepping past him and patting him on the head. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z The medic tied it to his lapel and patted the kid’s shoulder. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my hand back on Mr. C.’s shoulder and patted him and rubbed him a couple of times, then left the room. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z The wizened hand reached out to pat Miss Love’s arm. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She had said, “The keys are right here. We could go tomorrow,” and patted her bag. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Okay,” he said, smiling at me and patting my back. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Tyson blushed, but I patted him on the back. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Then Dad patted my shoulder and picked up my bags; I followed him out to the parking lot. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Leo patted the Archimedes sphere embedded in the helm. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z A couple of his assistants even patted him on the back. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z He said goodbye to him with a friendly pat on the shoulder. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted my arm, her wrinkled fingers like dry carrots. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z And Mr. Wonka said, “Calm yourself, my dear lady,” and patted her comfortingly on the arm. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z People crowded around me, trying to pat the baby who had caused all this excitement—although he was no beauty, with puckered face and mouth opened wide to emit shriek after shriek. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “My dear boy,” the Old-Green-Grasshopper said, patting James on the back. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z We went home for breakfast, and I remember how Papa kept patting Mama’s hand. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She keeps patting her leg trying to get him to come to her. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z She patted her stomach and took another drink. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I sit up a little straighter, as if he's patted me on the back. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mr. Johnson gave Peach a pat on his slicked-up hair and climbed into his car. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I wanted her to pat life back into place, but her hands lay still in her lap. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The first policeman squatted and patted down Nathan's legs inside and out. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Uhmma patted the seat next to her and continued talking to her friend. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She exhaled and looked up to the ceiling, patting her foot, wringing her hands. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z She clings to him and he pats her back. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z There, gently patting earth around the moist roots, she planted the woad. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Han sighed and walked over to Doha’s uncle and gently patted him on his shoulders. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I give him a pat as he lies down and I keep going up the river. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Then Dad got up and they did that weird man-hug where they pat each other’s backs for a few seconds. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Some of them would even pat me on my head, as if I were a little pet monkey that had just done well at obeying a command. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Her mom saved her work and stood up, patting Emily’s cheek. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The boy lifted the sleeve of the dress and patted the slash on the girl’s forehead. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z As she patted the purple comforter, she considered the question Brandon hadn’t finished asking in the hallway. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Perilee stepped over and patted her on the back till she quieted. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He stops and pats the upper bar of the triangle frame. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Amaka did not look at me; she gave his hair one last pat—a caress, really— and then sat down on the floor in front of him. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Daniels nods and pats him on the back. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Nali gathered puffs of smoke and patted them against her chest and her head. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Men with religion emerge to say Kaddish, the mourner's prayer, as the dirt is packed over and patted down. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She gives him a stiff pat on the head. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z In what could not be characterized as other than a patronizing manner, Herbie patted the horse. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted my back like I was a puppy. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood up finally and said, “It’s a solid theory, Pudge,” and reached up and patted my shoulder, like a coach complimenting a player. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “Don’t worn,' about it. No one is hurting no one,” Bodega said, and Nene patted me on the back. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Joe patted the coverlet on my shoulder with his great good hand, and said, in what I thought a husky voice, “Good night!” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “Ah, I thought so,” he said, patting my knee. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Das said, patting the top of his head. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He pats us each on the shoulder before jogging back to the soccer boys as Simon and I watch, agape. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She patted my arm as I went out. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Freak tells his name and then mine and Iggy reaches down and pats him on the head. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z Then he pats his way up to her pillow. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Gum Baby patted my head as we approached. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He patted her face and smoothed her hair, and even pried up her stiff hands and moved them a little. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Her eyes met Chess’s; Chess instantly started patting Finn’s back. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “Would you like to go?” asked Amy, thoughtfully patting her nose with her knife. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z He pats my knee and adjusts his toga so it doesn’t reveal too much while he sits in the low auditorium seat. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z He patted the towel tighter on his head and tried his best to shield his half-naked body from the customers. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I patted my pockets for my cell phone to check the time. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Genie quickly patted the space beside him on the seat, searching for his pen. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She would nod acknowledgment and turn back to her machines, which at least did not reach out and pat you when you weren’t watching. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Everyone was congratulating the actors, patting them on the back. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “I didn’t mean—” “Oh, lass, it’s all right,” she says, patting my knee. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He pats me on the head, like that’s supposed to make me feel better. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z General Taheri managed a simultaneously sad and polite smile, heaved a sigh, and gently patted Baba’s shoulder. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He patted the unicorn's flanks with his free hand. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z He pulls the sleeve of his sweatshirt over his hand and pats it to his mouth. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Upon hearing this, Will and John broke into great laughter and patted him on the back, crowing out the motto, tilting comedically, embracing him until he too laughed. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Her hand pats the side of my cheek. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z The old dog licked the black Siamese face with his panting tongue and was affectionately patted on the nose in return. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Learning to fly a helicopter takes some getting used to: it’s sort of like rubbing your stomach with one hand while patting the top of your head with the other. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I said, because I thought ears falling off was pretty cool, and she got to laughing so hard, Dad had to pat her on the back. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z No. I left The Mecca knowing that this was all too pat, knowing that should the Dreamers reap what they had sown, we would reap it right with them. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z She reaches out and tucks a loose strand of my hair behind my ear, then pats my cheek. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He calmed me, patting my hand like an old woman. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I patted her stomach and pointed to myself. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I pat his arm like it’s a dog. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He was shaking his head, patting my fingers again and again. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z I slipped it in the leather petty-cash envelope and patted him on the back. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z She toyed with her knife making circular depressions in a pat of butter and the movement hypnotized me. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z The Doorman comes out and asks for some, but I give him a big pat instead. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Real annoyed, I lift my shirt and pat myself down. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He pats my hand, but he doesn’t seem to notice I’m upset. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He glared at me like I owed him, so I patted his back. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z As if to emphasize that she has everything “down pat” she delivers the monologue in a rhythmic, almost singsong way. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted my arm condescendingly and reached for a length of plastic tubing that hung nearby; it was connected to a pipe that ran up the ladder to the surface. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Point to four quarter notes or four icons while the class pats a steady beat. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z As Mama patted my head, I heard her say in a quavering voice, “Oh, why didn’t you tell us? Why?” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z At the front door, he set the package down carefully and patted all his pockets for his house keys. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Imagining so hard, I can almost feel you patting me again, see you beaming, hear you saying, Rukku loves Viji, right back. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z In the elevator on the way down a guy with a bandaged face was moaning real loud and the woman with him was patting him on the shoulder. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z “Funny that,” Grace said, patting one of the oven mitts in the shape of a chicken. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Wells is a huge music fan,” Mom says, patting his arm. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She reached out and patted Theodora’s head and said, “Thanks. I guess I was kind of shaky for a minute.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z She patted the space on her bed, motioning for me to join her. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Dad hugs me, giving me a hard pat on the back. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He pats Charlie’s head and says, “You’re a lot nicer than some of the normal kids whose mothers bring them here hoping I can make geniuses out of them by raising their I.Q.’s.” Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z She spoke some soft words of reassurance, then patted his head gently and smiled at him. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Her eyes steadily on her own image, she took off the hat, replaced the pins in the brim, and then patted her hair down with one hand. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Dumbledore patted Harry’s hand, and Harry looked up at the old man and smiled; he could not help himself. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z His father patted him on the arm again. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Oh Fledge!” said Digory. leaning forward to pat the Horse’s glossy neck. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z The scythe patted the seat beside him for Rowan to sit, and Rowan took his place at the scythe’s right hand. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z He patted an electronic dog that waved its tail and barked. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z He patted his dad’s arm to prove it was true. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He patted the beak several times and the hippogriff closed its eyes lazily, as though enjoying it. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z You patted our mother’s good arm and stroked the sling on the broken one. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “Oh yes—an old family heirloom,” she said, patting the locket lying on her large bosom. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He half bows to Rose, shakes Matts hand and pats Charlie on the back. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “Okay, enough about me,” she says, laughing as she pats her cheeks dry with her hands. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She pats you on the back and hands you a banana-chocolate-chip muffin. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Biff wet his handkerchief beneath the water tap and patted his drawn, tense face. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Her mother reached over and patted a collage taped to the wall. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “Hold your breath, pat your head, and rub your tummy,” Rosaleen said. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I had already figured out it never hurt to give somebody a pat on the back. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Charming, charming,” murmured the Director and, giving her two or three little pats, received in exchange a rather deferential smile for himself. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The pat was harder than a "cute little kid" pat. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z David pulls a chair over, letting it screech on the tile, and pats it. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “There, there,” Uncle Maury says, patting her hand, talking around his mouth. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z If a tiger were able to make himself look like a large dog with a waggy tail, you would probably go up and pat him on the head. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z Uriah stares at his reflection in the elevator doors and pats his hair down. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He patted a USB stick in his pocket, wondering if what he had planned was a good idea after all. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She patted under her pillows, then looked around the room and pointed to a small puddle of satin lying on the floor. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Evelyn straightens, pats her hair, wipes her face, and says, “Come in!” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z His eyes heavy with fatigue, Taran leaned forward and patted the stallion’s powerful neck. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z They smiled at me, shook my hand, patted me on the head, left gifts of food and clothing on my bed. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Then she dropped a pat of butter into a frying pan, where it hissed and fizzled and spun as she sliced thin slices of cheese. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z They pat and they fuss, and above all, they cluck. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z It landed on a pat of fresh cow dung. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z It was as if nothing had occurred between them, except that he never came over to her loom to pat and encourage her. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z We hug, and then she puts her arm around my waist and pats my side. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z “Let’s not make any decisions yet,” said Mother, patting Miss Grybas’s hands. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z But those had been open-fisted, more pats than punches, self-consciously friendly, comfortable expressions of anxieties that were both perplexing and thrilling. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z She patted Mr. Norton's cheek as she went past and I saw him turn a glowing red. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted the goat nibbling on his pants, then perked his head up. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I look for the pat of butter, in the toe of my right shoe, where I hid it after dinner. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Even though he’s a grown-up, I want to pat his back like I do Ray’s and Leda’s. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z She did seem to take Lyra in a steady and competent way, and when she patted the child’s back, a gigantic burp emerged, which startled her little dæmon into becoming a turkey chick. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Love pats are soft punches of encouragement that are administered on the knee, shoulder, and arm. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z I sit down and pat Bosh on his sweet yellow head. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z He patted his heart, then rolled his eyes dramatically. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z On the last pat, I let my hand stay for a few seconds. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z He watched more alertly as the cat approached the spot again, just an empty patch of grass between the hornbeams and the bushes of a garden hedge, and patted the air once more. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “She loves this rug,” Mrs. McCullough said, patting the sheepskin on the floor. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Aunt Florentine patted on her thigh for effect. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z But Papa just patted my head and left. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “I don t need to ask who that is!” the man said, continuing to pat and stroke the back of the infant he held. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z In the weak moonlight, filtered through clouds and the dirty windows, I see him sit on the gold sofa and pat the cushion beside him. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He pats a small plant with tenderness, saying, “This little green one, one day she will feed us.” Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z That’s when you just reach your arm around the person and pat them on the back, but you don’t squeeze. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “I’m on y jokin’,” he said, patting Harry genially on the back and sending him face first into the table. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He whimpers assent, and I pat him on the back. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z She patted the sofa cushion next to her and I sat. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Tiller sat there, rocking, overcome with memories of babies in his arms, of singing, of patting, of dreaming. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Jack softens his words with a gentle pat on Mom’s knee. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Brayden races over from left field and pats me on the back with his glove. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Her mother absently patted her on the head, put on her shoes, and hurried out the front gate. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z “Every one says I’m awfully pneumatic,” said Lenina reflectively, patting her own legs. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The table had a very thick pad, so that when the mah jong pat were spilled onto the table the only sound was of ivory tiles washing against one another. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Spitz pats me on the shoulder as if I’m a pet. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Joe tried to rub his stomach and pat his head at the same time. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z She pats me on the shoulder again and returns to the piano bench. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z She pats one of her backward hands on my shoulder. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z He patted his upper right arm, where the muscles were, with his left, scattering gray ash from the cigarette in his left hand. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “You couldn’t have known about the bullets,” she said, patting his shoulder. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He touched her constantly, fixing a ringlet of hair that had fallen into her face, brushing a speck from her shawl, and patting her left hand with his right. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She kept looking sideways and all around, but despite her nervousness she reached a tentative hand forward and patted me twice. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He thought of Gramps patting the walls of the house. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z “How many times must I tell you not to bite off more than you can chew?” snapped the undersecretary, patting the distressed earl on the back. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z You patted the money pouch at my waist. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “I told you,” Miss Mallory said again, patting her pockets to see if perhaps the ticket had hidden itself inside. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Curran pumps the man’s hand, pats him on the shoulder. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z And everyone on our team was patting Sidney Goldberg on the back. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “Stand up, get up!” said kids all around me, and I felt lots of hands pushing me upward out of my seat, guiding me to the edge of the row, patting my back, high-fiving me. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Monique, returning from still another makeup check, patted her hair and smoothed her dress as she approached the tall, well-dressed man speaking to Gerald. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hi, you!” said Boots, and Solovet reached up to pat her cheek. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “Because this is so much better,” Maya said, then reached out and patted his arm. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Men touch their caps and say they’re sorry for his troubles and some pat my head and give me pennies, twenty-four pennies, two shillings. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She tries to pat my head with the candy hand but I duck. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “We have guests,” she said demurely, patting her hair. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Later, after Mama told us what had happened, how it had happened, Jaja said, “It was God’s will, Papa,” and Papa smiled at Jaja and gently patted his back. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I reached over and patted her back, the way one burps a baby. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z She sheathed her blade and patted her cornucopia. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He patted May Belles hair and yanked the twisted sheet up to her small chin. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Mom sat on the couch and patted the cushion next to her. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She pinches my chin and pats my back. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “He’s just the right size,” Clay replied, patting the boy on his backside. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted my arm and I heard the door close behind her. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Oh Eugenia,” Mother chides and pats my hand. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She made a big show of patting down her pockets. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The only thing old Phoebe liked was when Hamlet patted this dog on the head. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z What was more satisfying than having Huang Taitai nod and pat my head when I had finished combing her hair one hundred strokes? The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Black patted the wall, like he was proud of the observatory. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z She pushed herself upright and gave the pillow a few soothing pats. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Nice,” said Daddy, and patted me on the back. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She smiles politely, pats me on the shoulder, and then, averting her eyes from mine, squeezes past me to sit down. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She reached over and patted the roundness of my knee like it was biscuit dough. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He’d patted her head until she calmed down, and then they took her home and Aloe started researching puberty blockers and the hormones she might need. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Ignatius patted his mother's hennaed hair with one of his huge paws. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I said, and gently patted the steering wheel like it was my tender new baby. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z At the funeral we'd sat up front and let everyone give us hugs and pats on the backs and sorry looks without even flinching. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z But everybody, even Coach, came up to me and patted my head or shoulder, or bumped fists with me, or gave me a hug. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z It was weeks before I had my schedule down pat. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He is patting me all up and down checking to see if I’ve taken something. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Bill patted my shoulder and gave me a new book to read. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z “Nobody is going to suspect us anyway. Don’t worry,” Valley said, patting Seven on the back. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z The girl began to pat my back and sing softly, just like my mother would do whenever I had a bad dream. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z April adjusted Dorothea’s old fur stole, patted up some sliding strands of hair and waited—warily. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z No. No. In a panic, I patted down my other pocket and then my pants and waistcoat as well. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The man patted the thrashing legs in a vain attempt to soothe him. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He takes a deep breath and pats my shoulder hidden under the comforter. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Dad went down in the basement and brought back a can of putty and patted it over the hole in the wall. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She reached across the table and patted my hand. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He whirled the rings on his finger tip, then tucked them away, patting his sash complacently. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z In the video, Reggie’s hands are up against a wall as a guard pats him down. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z She made a face and patted my hand. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z And then she would send me out to buy Taxol, patting me on the shoulder. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I pat it once on the head, then accept another strawberry soda. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I try patting her on the head, but she ducks and swipes at my hand. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He patted Sweetie Pie on the head and said it was good to see her outside of church. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z The boy began to pat down his black cargo pants, searching the pockets until he came up with a blue-capped pen. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “Yes, it is pretty,” replied Charlotte, patting the sac with her two front legs. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z She patted his arm, her heart kicking into a full gallop. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “This is your business now. I—” I patted his arm. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He tightened the rope around his arm and patted George on the shoulder. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z So I patted him instead, and said, “Good Faro.” Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z Friendlily, because he felt well-disposed toward the world—his setting had been at D—he patted her bare, pale shoulder. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z They shook hands with us Marines and patted us on our shoulders. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Pretending he was interested in the young unicorns, he forced a smile in return, and moved forward to pat them with the others. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “Ruane, you got the north- end gates? Bailey on the split. Baker, Smith, Singleton on the pat- frisk.” Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When she had the steps down pat—her knees just so—everybody, including the ex-boyfriend, got disgusted with her and I can see why. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached out and patted the top of my head. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z I dip a towel in cold water and pat her forehead. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She lowered her hands quickly, embarrassed by her show of enthusiasm, but James gave her a half smile and Steve a “good job” pat on his tips. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I put a hand down on the center console and Margo patted it. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z As the days went on, she became less anxious about Mr. Marsden’s state of mind, much preferring his coolness to the rosebud smiles and little pats she had endured before her illness. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She wiped a tear away and gently patted the picture. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He went over to Jingle Boy and patted him on the neck. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Jinny asked, reaching over to pat down a tuft of curls that was sticking straight up from the girl’s head. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She patted her pocket; the vials clinked inside it. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z When he wouldn’t nap, Mia lay next to him in the center of their parents’ bed, blankets heaped around them in a chenille nest, singing him songs and patting his cheek until he dozed. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Wexler leaped up, hand ready to strike; instead she straightened a framed flower print, patted her fashionable honey-blonde hairdo, and sat down again. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Inspector Grant leaned over and patted her shoulder. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z My hand actually started shaking, and when Jenny saw it she patted my shoulder. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Then all the rescue squad crowded around Dad, patting him on the back. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He pats Semaj on her behind and taps Haley’s with his foot. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “Your food was delicious, by the way. Abuela would have been proud,” he said, patting my shoulder. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Alma sat cross-legged on the floor and patted her thigh to get Freebie’s attention. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z He explained that they were terribly afraid for their feet, so that one must make a practice of lifting the legs and patting the hoofs and ankles to remove their terror. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z I splash some water on my face and pat it dry. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z He gave the top of Jemmy's head a pat. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z He sat down eagerly on the bed, patted the mattress. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z And I reach over and pat her hand. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z In the bedroom, she settled Lexie onto the mattress again and spread the comforter over her and patted her back gently, as if she were a child. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z His free hand pats various pockets and then reaches into his vest. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “I’m shook,” Simon says, and Bram pats him on the arm. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Dr. Friendlich pats me on the head as he used to do. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z He dropped the foot, patted Vernon’s flank, then stepped aside to stare up at the sky—as blue and clear as Ma’s wedding sheets hung out to dry. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z He patted the boat as if it was a thoroughbred horse. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z She put her hand out to touch Hannah on the head and then, as if thinking better of it, patted her instead on the shoulder. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted Lyra on the back, and the child burped loudly. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Then he snapped his fingers and patted his pockets. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z His father held him and patted his back gently until he was all cried out. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Then she began to pat Miss Avocet gently on her blue-veined cheek. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Boots stirred again in her sleep, and Gregor patted her side to quiet her. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Dad sat at the end of the bed, and he kept patting Ivy’s leg under the pink-and-white floral quilt, like he was making sure she was still there. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He patted my cheek in his terribly absent way, and bent down, and kissed the top of my head. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z There were other grownies around, so he might have felt obligated to be kingly, to pat us on the head. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “It must remain a secret,” he said, then patted the girl gently on the cheek. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z “Thirty dollars each?” remarked Aarfy slowly, poking and patting each of the three strapping girls skeptically with the air of a grudging connoisseur. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I must have looked worried, though, because Joey patted me on the head. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted Clayton on the back and sat next to him. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z She stretched a hand toward him and patted the end of his nose with a small smile. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z But she only reached out and patted the girl’s own necklace of yellow pop-beads. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z As I patted, her eyes grew wide at the sight of a thick slice of buttered bread perched near the edge of a table. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z When Matthias arrived at the wall he felt like patting the old red sandstone. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I patted Chase’s shoulder as they took their leave. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Oh, no,” Major Danby groaned, and began patting his perspiring face rapidly with the bare palms of both hands. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Well, you’ll get the hang of it eventually,” he said, patting her cheeks dry with a tea towel. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Without ever a pat of the hair, a rush to change clothes or a quick application of paint, with no gesture whatsoever, she rippled with sex. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He pats a barrel next to him and bids me to sit down. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z “Better not exert yourself. Not in your condition,” he says, and reaches down and pats my abdomen. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “Some Yankee trash stirring up trouble. We’ll catch em, ma’am,” he said, patting his billy club. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Dad pats my arm, as if I shouldn’t worry about Mom’s mood. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z He’d already be in the thick of everything, and folks would be patting all over him. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Then he pats Trey on the back and leaves. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I can’t tell her I hated it, or that Mrs. Spitz is anti-earmuffs, or that she patted me on the shoulder twice. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Luwin gave Bran a smile and a pat as he took his leave. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He expected them to pat his head and put on fake cheer to assure him, “Of course! Everything’s going to be fine!” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z "A dog,” said Jack, "would be a pet. Everyone in the family could pat him, and I would be his master.” Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z But she clears her throat repeatedly, a clear sign of discomfort On the other hand, she DID pat your head pretty vigorously. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted me on the head and turned toward the office building. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Shasta strolled over to it and patted its neck. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z She sat down beside it and patted the bed on the other side, so I sat, too. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I patted her arm, her leg, her cheek, her hand. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Peach went right with Dismay, and people even smiled and patted on Peach. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Vincent nodded, reached out cheerily, patted Chamber- lain on the arm. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z As if reading my mind, Miss Love came over and patted my arm. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Then I patted his head and put my hand down so I could push myself up to stand. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z When I finished patting down the dirt, I took the gloves off and folded them. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z They hadn’t been invited to the wedding—and wouldn’t have come if they had been—but the way they patted his back and rubbed his shoulders, they seemed like a chortling chaw of benevolent uncles. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z After a particularly lively two-step, I felt a pat on my shoulder. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Your father sold over three hundred lots today,” the Old Lady said, like she was patting a cocker spaniel on the head. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z “Hasenpfeffer!” the Cyclops said, patting one of the sheep in front of me. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z He patted his sword hilt, and Celaena had to admire the beautiful woven gold of the pommel. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The room was dense with awkwardness, and Ifemelu, as though to dilute it, once again examined her hair in the mirror, patting it lightly as she turned this way and that. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “You’ll see,” she says, pulling the ultimate mom card and patting my knee. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z He pointed to his face, patted it, and grinned a wide, toothless grin. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z To his surprise, she reached out and patted his shoulder, which made him feel slightly better and a lot weirder, all at once. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She pats the pocket of her denim jacket, where she’s stored a couple of them. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Smiling, clasping hands, patting one another on the back. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He pats my cheek and that makes me a soldier of the True Church. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “I look forward to having you as a student,” said Mr. Tushman, patting my back. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “I think it’s time for wings,” Coach Noles says, stepping to the table and patting a carton. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z She pats my cheek a few times before plunging her hand into her bag of cheese curls. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z He took his hand from the handlebars and patted my right knee. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He patted himself somewhere between his heart and belly. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z “S.Q. was patting us on the backs so hard my teeth were clacking together.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He let me go and patted me on the cheek. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z One officer pats him down and says to empty his pockets. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z She beckoned him over and patted the lid of the coffin. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z James patted each one on top like obedient puppies. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “Pop a squat,” she says, patting the pile of gym mats. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z As she patted the dog’s head, bending with native grace before his young and austere master, I saw a glow rise to that master’s face. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Dyedka patted the goat he was done milking on her rump, and she walked away. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Mark’s mom patted him on his shoulder and walked back into the kitchen. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z We also control the number of butter pats our customers get and the amount of sour cream on their baked potatoes. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I pat her little soft head and go back out to pour the ice tea. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Ruby rests the side of her face against my arm, and her hand pats me slowly. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Audrey smoothed her hands over her white shirt, then patted the back pocket of her pink shorts to check for her phone. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z He asked me if I needed any cigarettes, and when I said no, he patted my shoulder and walked away with this boy. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z She did not go on with her sentence, she patted me on the shoulder. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z From time to time, they would go over to Sunny and smile at her, and pat her head, to reassure her. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z She pats Michael on the head and tells him he’s a lovely child and go up there and get your ashes. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z He patted my shoulder and went back to his machine. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z His crying broke into a cough, and Ivy propped him on her shoulder and patted his back. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She pats me on the shoulder and adds gently, “I just hope you can go.” Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She pats me awkwardly on the shoulder, and then she leaves. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z None of this has been said, but the knowledge of his power hangs nevertheless in the air as he pats my thigh, withdraws himself behind the hanging sheet. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Some people passed by and patted Moss on the back, while others cursed the very existence of the school. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I patted my new case and said, “This here’s my case now, I’m going to be going around with you.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Or the hands of a school security guard patting me down for drugs I didn’t have. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z When I was done speaking, Miss Corrie patted my hand. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z She sighs, pats in cream, which is the right kind. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z His father patted him on the arm and frowned. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “You couldn’t be righter, dear,” she said, and she patted his royal robes. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I reached down and patted him, lying in a duffel on a bus next to his sick boy. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I patted her head, scratched her ears, and talked to her. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z That was just the kind of wonderful news I wanted to get on my birthday, but Poseidon patted me on the back like everything was fine. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He sat up, trying to pat down his floppy brown hair into something presentable. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z A few kids patted George on the back. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Luke patted Grover’s head between his horns, then gave a good-bye hug to Annabeth, who looked like she might pass out. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The doctor was patting his hands together with delight. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z The guy named D studies himself and grins, gently patting his fro. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z I’m sure she means well, but between her bio and this message, she’s hammering me with nails instead of giving me the pat on the back I was hoping for. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Whenever I brought him food for the orphans from the other side of the wall, he received it happily and patted me on the head and said, “My little smuggler.” Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z After that was over, Father lay on his back, patting his stomach. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted, and neither of us said anything. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Sweat breaks out on the palms of my hands, beading up through the ointment, and I do my best to pat them dry on my shirt. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Ladybird Hope patted Taylor lightly on the back. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z At once Gollum got up and began prancing about, like a whipped cur whose master has patted it. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She sat down next to me and patted my leg. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The old man patted his jacket and pants. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z There are many of them, smiling and talking to the kids, sometimes patting them on the head. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t forget this,” Dimple said, patting A Wrinkle in Time in the center console. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The armed men frisked me head to toe, patted my legs, felt my crotch. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z After about twenty-five minutes my parents came from the room, my mother patting a tissue against her eyes, my father's hand on her back. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I figure at minimum I’m about to get a pat on the back. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z And . . . and I wanted to pat her on her back. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Then he went over to Willie and started patting him down. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z What my friend said was true, so I patted her shoulder and said, “You can stay here. I’m not afraid to go alone.” Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of the Mexican guys saw and started whistling and clapping and everybody set down their tools and came walking up to us and patted us on the back. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I patted my belly and thought of the little ghost of a being folded in the soft tissues of my womb. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He smiled and patted me on the shoulder. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z I stand back, uncertain whether I’m supposed to hug my uncle or wait for him to pat me on the head, like the older uncles in the community always do. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I set the tray in front of Grandfather, and he patted my hand. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Ducky patted me on the shoulder and moved away. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z He threaded among willows and sycamores and wild blackberry vines in the riverbed, patted the trunks of live oak and scrub oak, madrone, laurel, toyon. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He patted the step, which meant I could sit next to him if I wanted, which I thought was nice, but I wanted to stand. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z She looked scared when she talked, and I wanted to pat her shoulder and tell her Papa would be fine. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He pats my uninjured cheek with a greasy hand. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I have the wives of Hercules, etc., etc., down pat. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z She patted her again upon the shoulder as she said: “You are the only one worth playing for. Those others? Bah!” and she went shuffling and sidling on down the gallery toward her room. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted my head as if I’d said nothing, went past me and knocked on my bedroom door. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z As I rolled my bag toward her, a lot of kids who don’t usually say anything to me were nodding hello, or patting my back as I walked by them. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Ivy patted her pillow, feeling the edges of her notebook, and then pulled the blanket over it and bunched up the edges. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I smiled as he stretched out to pat my shoulder; the age spots that dotted his hand stood out because they were so much lighter than his soil-colored complexion. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z She patted him gently on each cheek, but it still stung. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z After the last shovel of dirt was patted in place, I sat down and let my mind drift back through the years. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “So thee came to the meadow,” said Hannah, patting the girl’s hand with her small gnarled claw. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “I like it this way,” I said, patting the tops of overgrown carrots, their orange heads pushing through the earth as if about to be born. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex reaches up in a panic and starts patting it back into place. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She pushed the soil over the seeds and patted it. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z So I got a pat on the head and a doggie-pop instead. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z Constance hugged him, patted his back and shook him by the paw. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She listens intently as she pats the Doorman, and she believes me. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Harry patted him consolingly on the elbow, which was the highest point of Hagrid he could easily reach. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He was quiet for a time, as if counting a pulse, then he patted the stomach, almost affectionately, and used Kiowa’s hunting hatchet to remove the thumb. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray patted me on the back and nodded. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I patted my thighs, beckoning her to come take a seat so we could continue on with the visit and put the tears and scary stuff behind us. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z I love plucking them from the tawa, the cast-iron pan my mom reserves for this specialty, with a little pat of butter. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z She patted the bun of her back hair under the nibbled brim. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Mother pulls me close and pats my head. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z High fives and back pats were doled out lovingly to Tee. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I patted him on the shoulder, said: “Sure you have, big guy.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z My mom sat on the couch in the den and patted the cushion. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Mama pats his flames with a dish towel, her hands. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z The young man patted his forehead and pointed up the street, saying, “Go home, Serberús!” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She then patted my grandma on the shoulder and left. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Praying nobody would burst in on her, Jinny loosened her drawstring and then reached a hand down inside the pants to pat between her thighs. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Dicey reached out and patted him on the shoulder. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Dimming, the alternates, and all the parents of the rest of the kids on the team cheered and jumped and patted one another on the back. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z She patted an enormous artificial behind, swagged with seed pearls. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “And then one by one we pick the little guys up and pat their backs till they burp. Ever done that?” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She came up to us and patted our backs. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Granny stiffened and stared at me in amazement; then a glad smile lit up her old wrinkled white face and she nodded and gently patted my hand. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I followed, carefully counting out three smooth beans and letting them fall into each hole and patting dirt on top. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted my arm and moved to say more, but suddenly she gasped and clenched her jaw again. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Then she patted her stomach and told it to wait. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He kept patting Rondell on the back the whole time we were walking back to where our stuff was in the bleachers. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He put down his fork and patted his napkin to his beard. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, I’m so sorry,” I say and for a moment it’s just Preacher Green in the room, the soft pat of tomato skins against the sink. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She kept wailing and Papa kept patting her. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He pats my back and demands a scotch and soda. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z I watch Mrs. Rylance cross her legs and pat Jordan on the knee, and he’s smiling so hard I think he actually splits a corner of his mouth open. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Back in the car, Cherry patted my knee. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I shut the flaps and stretch a long piece of tape over the seam before patting it down. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z As he spoke he fearlessly patted the head he had so mercilessly pounded, and though Buck’s hair involuntarily bristled at touch of the hand, he endured it without protest. The Call of the Wild 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t know what to do, so he just reached his hand out and patted Mac gently on the shoulder. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He’s asleep and a small boy’s patting him. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Then he patted me on the shoulder, like he was dusting me off, and took off after his friends. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I wondered if maybe he just liked to pat guys on the head when they're asleep. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z Agent Magnus gives me a small nod and pats me on the back. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Music drifts from in the gym, and the bouncers pat people down and wave metal detector wands around. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Every so often Aunt Goldie would pat on him while she talked. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I'm confused because, while they all are angry, some are giving us sympathetic pats on the shoulder, and Johanna Mason actually stops to straighten my pearl necklace. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He patted the wall with his paw, shouting, “That’s it! That’s it! Why couldn’t I see that? It’s all mixed up, of course!” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He patted his pillow and rearranged his blanket and sat up in bed and tried to read. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Coach West just smiles and pats my shoulder before running off to deal with some other runner. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Dad mops up the spill, pats Emma’s back, and tells her it’s just a glass of milk. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Ma pats her bag and says, “I gotta make a delivery.” Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z He patted his stomach, grinned at the sheep, and crept upstairs to he down. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z He saw them pat Nathan down before handcuffing him and shoving him into their car. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Engel patted the thick wad of paper folded next to her ashtray, reminding me. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z I was his treasure, he’d say, patting his lap, as if I were a girl in a jumper instead of a woman of twenty-three in the slacks he objected to my wearing in public. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “All I’m saying is, you’re a walking drama, man. You got that down pat, so maybe you should think about putting it on paper.” Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z When I pat his face to wake him up, he just snores even louder. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z When I returned from the kitchen and poured her beer, as she had taught Bailey and me beer should be poured, she patted the bed. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z My father would come home from work, patting my head, saying, “How’s my big girl,” but always looking past me, toward my mother. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She reached down, patted Chester on his head and walked into the kitchen. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z You are busy, but after you get the hang of it, it is great fun—a lot more fun than rubbing your stomach while patting your head. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He rests a hand on my shoulder, patting it affectionately, and his touch nauseates me. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Ms. Fender reached across her desk to pat my hand. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He patted her cheek and turned away from her wide, dark, pleading, hollow eyes. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z As her mother turned around and glared at them from the front seat, Hannah patted Aaron’s hand and whispered, “Don’t be such a baby, Ron-ron. The Four Questions aren’t that hard.” The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z His father sat down and gathered Doha into his embrace, letting him cry as he patted his back. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z There was always the pat on the shoulder, the smile, the encouraging word that came my way so rarely. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z In fact, he pats the spot where I was sitting on the bench and grins when the rat hops up and puts its front paws on his leg! Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Jen patted his head, as if he were a little kid or a dog. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z He patted the control sphere, which was steaming in a bad way. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Our father praised Laertes’ schoolwork, but when I showed him my neat rows of numbers, he only patted my head as if I were his dog. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Chip looked at himself in his rearview mirror, then patted down a tuft of hair at the top of his head. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I finger the thick toweled robes, read the labels on the amenities, pat the eiderdown quilts, inspect the well-stocked refrigerator, and step into the huge, empty, gleaming bathtub. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He went on patting Jasper and smiling at me in a familiar way. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Ma's hands reach over to stroke my skull and pat Starry's cheek. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He spat in the dirt to make red mud, then patted this onto the walls until they were covered. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z But then Rufus catches up to me and pats my shoulder and the burn is different, like when he grabbed my hand back at the Travel Arena. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z All he cared about was a warm place to sleep, something to eat, and someone to give him a pat now and then. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Then she hugs me—not an average good-night pat, but a complete and total embrace. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Then she patted black Mary’s shoulder and let out a long sigh that made the airless room feel alive again. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Jam nodded and her mother patted her hand, releasing it. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z George patted a wrinkle out of his bed, and sat down. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted the badger’s rough coat with a gentle paw. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “It’s okay, Brady,” she assured me, smiling and patting me on the arm so I wouldn’t feel bad about leaving her. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I sat down in the middle of the gravel road and patted a spot next to me. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I shook my head and started patting on my legs, doing my best to ignore the pricking feeling in my abdomen. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Hiroshi smiles, pats the table, and walks back to his own canvas. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Chubs patted my head fondly and continued up the dirt trail, back to our assigned cabin. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z An adult passed by and patted her on the head. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Ron, looking quite terrified, patted her very awkwardly on the top of the head. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I opened a can of corned-beef hash and patted it into a disposable dish and set it on an asbestos pad over a low flame, to heat very slowly. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa reached over and patted her hand, but she didn’t notice. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z When we reached the cairn, Olive patted the stones like a beloved old pet. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Mom hugged me close, while Dad patted my shoulder. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He gives me a sheepish smile as she stretches up to pat both his cheeks like he’s a small boy. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Her parents chuckled and patted her on the back. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She grabbed one hand and patted it and rubbed it. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z The doctor patted Angela's cheek as though she were a child. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I reach out for him and say something like his name and he’s there, holding me and patting my back. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Kanue patted the air with his palms, gesturing to Mandela to calm down. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z My bare left foot patted to beat the band while she was singing “Yes, Sir, That’s My Baby.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “Yes,” he said in his confident way, and he patted his pocket. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z She padded to her basin on small, bare, callused feet, silent as a shadow, splashed cool water on her face, patted herself dry. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I patted the back of the bag, felt a lump, reached behind his binder, and pulled out two of Jimmy’s rolls. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z He led Seabiscuit to Howard, who patted the horse’s nose and beamed. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted me on the arm, the one with the IV, and smiled. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She pats him on the head, kisses his cheek. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted Henry on the arm, more to keep him from starting a business conversation with Atticus than anything else. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He patted him on the shoulder and gave him the thumbs- up sign. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Olive ate steadily, but Hattie put her fork down every so often to pat her mouth daintily with her napkin. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z He lightly smacked the mower, the way you might pat a horse on the rump. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I patted my face dry, trying to think. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Ever since Miss Love started playing for preachin’, folks had sung out good, patting their feet and generally getting in shape to shout and amen during the sermon. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Grandma patted him on the knee again to try to calm him down. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Aunty Cloud pats my shoulder, but her touch can't comfort me. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Mr. Johnson patted Dismay and said to me, “Keep trying—it was a good write-up...but not yet newspaper worthy.” Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “Your hair is long,” I said, patting his Afro. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I smoothed my pinafore, and Granddaddy patted his beard. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He reached out to pat me on the shoulder, then thought better of it when he remembered the bandages on his hand. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z All morning, Stella strokes Ruby, pats her, smells her. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z Ambrose uses one of his gloved hands to pat me on the back. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Trevor dropped his guarded stance and shook Matthew’s hand, pulling him in for a back pat, too. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z My brother turns to face me in his seat and pats my shoulder. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Finally the third lady hugged me, patted me, and sent me out the door. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z My dad uses his favorite term of endearment for my mom—my soul, my life—and pats the air with his palm down, a quieting gesture. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z The nipple slipped out of Lyra’s mouth, and the woman lifted her up to her shoulder and patted her back. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “Well. Not really. He just, like, patted me on my stomach. But that was the implication.” Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He scooped up the cards, patted them into a deck, and put them on the night table. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Seven reached into her pocket and gave Edgar a small pat. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z We patted the dog together, not looking at one another. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z It’s the hug From the bride, And a pat on the arm From the groom. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Father patted my arm and managed a smile. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I pat just above her nose, and her golden eyes drift shut. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She stares at them, twin ghosts, and nervously pats her throat. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Then without warning as the road enters a valley the rain stops and there is a white grease pat of a sun cooking up there in its sky. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He pats them down to check for drugs. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z The river god sounded so heartbroken, she wanted to pat his head. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Big Ma started to pat her scarf and wig in place and fluff her housedress. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z “The good thing about spice is that you can adjust it to your taste,” she says, patting her hijab in a gesture I recognize as nervousness. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z She patted the wall just inside the door, from the floor to as high as she could reach, but found nothing. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z When we’re done with the world’s longest conversation on the blue wildebeest, he pats the couch and I sit down next to him. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z ‘And a Dwarf is no horseman. It is orc-necks I would hew, not shave the scalps of Men,’ said Gimli, patting the haft of his axe. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She kissed me swiftly, patting my shoulder at the same time, and then went off to find Giles in the supper-room. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She brought a second chair over to her desk and patted it. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z The lady, Theresa, nodded and patted the seat next to hers. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z "Sounds more like deflation," Bit grumbled under his breath, patting his pockets. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Dress ties were patted reassuringly every few seconds. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned Janina around by her shoulders and gave her a gentle pat on the backside. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Bethan announced, and patted an armful of seaweed into a shape. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “I can feel the table is colder,” Håkon said, patting the table with his foot and then patting the tunic’s shoulder. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z She laughed, reached up, and—to his surprise—patted him on the top of his head. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Some people patted him on the back as they passed our table; others stopped to chat, usually about his work on the Council and how they appreciated all he was doing to “save the South.” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z One of the guys I didn’t recognize jogged over to Liam and helped him up, patting him on the shoulder. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She reached out a paw to pat something in the air in front of her, something quite invisible to Will. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z We pat their cheeks and view their treasures with pride. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z They were touching me, patting my arm, congratulating me. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I don’t need to be patted or consoled, like a child. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Everybody was patting Nico on the back, complimenting him on his fighting. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z When the pail was full, he gave Miss Bessie a pat to move her away. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Then he patted Baby on her little behind. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z She walked around the entire house, patting down every window frame for latches that weren’t there. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Then he patted all the little roaches once more, told them to grow up into brave little fish, and swam off with an air of importance into the gloom. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Dismay stood at the doorway to the Serenity Suite, panting and letting himself be patted. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Everyone flocked around us, patting and poking me and reaching for Stick’s bandage as if they could heal him with a touch. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Nok's mother patted down her hair as she stepped back to make room for him. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He took a step forward, intending to give the boy a reassuring pat on the shoulder or mutter some word of apology. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Her mother patted her headgear, as if to ensure that it was still there. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I grip tighter the morral with my food and pat the places where I have hidden the precious phone numbers and pesitos. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z I walked to the pulpit and took the microphone from Pullum, who patted me on the back and whispered in my ear, “Just preach it in your own words.” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z The arriving soldiers were greeted by townsmen who shook their hands and patted them heartily on the back. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Butler took the liberty of patting his employer gently on the shoulder, just once, before returning to work. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z So, we walked and I reached down to pat Moonie’s happy head. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Annabeth said, “But what—” He patted her reassuringly on the shoulder and led her over to the Safari Deluxe model with teakwood lions carved into the frame and a leopard-patterned comforter. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z In the hallway outside my door, Haymitch gives my shoulder a pat and says, “You could do a lot worse, you know.” Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “So what happened?” she says, patting the cushion and motioning for me to sit. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Starry takes the empty seat across the aisle from Ma, and the stewardess pats her shoulder. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He patted me on the head, turned, and walked away laughing. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He felt a pat on his back from his dad. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z One of the men who was with me in the back of the truck put a piece of candy in my hand and gave me a few comforting pats on the shoulder. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “Good girl! You deserve to go, and I’m sure you will some day,” said Aunt March, with an approving pat on the head, as Amy picked up her ball for her. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Michael kneels down next to Josh and pats his back. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He pats you down and has you walk through the ViewScan metal detector, which will locate any hidden weapons. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She patted him on the arm; Harry felt a swooping sensation in his stomach, but then she walked off to help herself to more butterbeer. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z First one who grabbed the flag and brought it back down received a pat on the back. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z It felt good being there, with my half brother’s son, playing cards, the warmth of the sun patting the back of my neck. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I patted her back and began singing “You Are My Sunshine” very softly. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z She smiles and pats the top of his head. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z She gives my hand a final pat, lowers the head of my bed, and leaves. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She picks up the torn pieces and tries to pat them back up, but they fall. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z He places his book on the corner of the desk and pats the center. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He patted down his hair and bowed again. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I patted her absently, but I was too busy to really pay her any mind. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He took a sponge from his satchel and patted Alfred's eyes. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Werfel patted him on the hand and said with affection, “Don’t touch me, you clammy, sweaty pedant.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Mr. Washington sat in the row behind them and patted their shoulders. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z At the Salt Lake airport, there had been back pats and “good lucks” from other travelers who recognized the band of suit-clad missionaries. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z The two of them patted about in the moonlight for the panties. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z She squatted and patted me on the jaw. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He patted the good shoulder, forcing the younger man to fill his glass. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z There came a low word of command "Halt!" then a moment of horsey noises—nostrils blowing, hoofs pawing, bits being champed, necks being patted. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z "Don't be. We're going to have a fabulous time," he says, giving my cheek a reassuring pat. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He patted my back and smoothed my hair, but I could feel him trembling. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z He pats Hector on the head, and then heads to the fridge to get a soda. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z The women laid down their cards to hug Lindsey and pat her puffy cheeks. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Sadness flashes across her face and then she pats the couch next to her. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Its familiar weight was such a relief, I constantly patted it to make sure it was still there. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z When they had bound him and given him his sword, they patted him—pushing him forward towards Meliagrance with these rough pats, and turning away their faces. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Cora in her comfortable darkness patted the sturdy wall: It had kept her safe. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z A giant hand patted my shoulder, and he grinned, but his eyes were hard. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Charlie pats me on the forearm and walks with me down the halls. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Justin gets up and pats me on the shoulder before brushing past me up the stairs. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Mom moves over, pats the space on the couch between her and Malia, and I sit down. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z I patted her on the back and she cried once more. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z That evening I took a rag and wiped the mower down, parked it in a comer of the garage and—a little admission here—patted it on the top of the gas tank. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z He resisted the urge to pat her on the shoulder and pushed the front door open with one gloved hand. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He stooped down and gave the goat a light pat on its head; it was a surprisingly sad gesture. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He released me and patted me on the side of my arm. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Taking a deep breath, I patted my lucky film-reel hair sticks. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Hello,” he said as he patted my shoulder. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “I was telling Ximena that Maya can be kind of socially awkward sometimes,” said Summer, patting Ximena’s back like a mom would. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z I patted his arm and said, “Let’s go.” Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Anytime. You want to hear some really meaningless pats on the back, just come to me.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Jack, left on his feet, looked uncertainly at Ralph who smiled and patted the log. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Beatrix Halliday patted her gray hair and said, “The boys in the warehouse think you fund the CIA, and the ladies at the front desk think you’re a descendant of the Queen of England.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He reaches out to pat the bed and then shifts over to sit on the edge of the mattress. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Rising from the table, he patted his beard with his napkin, bowed to my mother, and said, “Another fine dinner as usual, Margaret. Kindly excuse me.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z But she’s not patting me on the back, and telling me to do what makes me happy. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z All that work, all that memorizing and patting myself on the back for having memorized not only my own lines but also the lines of everyone else, turned out to be for nothing. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “See, Mamma, he’s thanking me,” said Mr. Popper, patting the penguin. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z I patted the back of the bag, felt a lump, reached behind his binder, and pulled out two of Jimmy’s rolls. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z "He's getting in the Chase Mobile, or as he calls it, the Motivation Mobile," Aaron said, patting me on the shoulder. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “Go on, Gogol,” he says, patting him on the head. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z They could throw you up against the wall and pat you down, say whatever they wanted. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z I washed the black pasilla chiles off my hands, patting them dry against my pants, and glimpsed the clock, which read just past five. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He patted me on the back and said, “I wouldn’t be late.” Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z He simply pats my back with a smile. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He patted the palm trunk softly, and, forced at last to believe in the reality of the island, laughed delightedly again and stood on his head. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I stood up straight and conventional, patting my hair into place. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She bounced up and down, trying to quiet the child in her arms while patting the heads of the others. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z "Don't muss my hair," Fifi fusses, patting it down as if it were a hat. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She hopped onto the middle one and patted the two on either side of her, a signal for Genie and Ernie to come sit. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He gave me a quick smile and patted my shoulder, like he might do to a younger boy, and pushed his way into the flow. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Gat smiles when I say the word suboptimal and pats my shoulder. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z After a final round of applause, I stumbled back down off the stage to pats on the back and words of congratulations. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Herr Siedler stands in front of the radio and seems about to pat him on the head. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Carla catches my arm, pats my face, her eyes scanning my body for signs of trouble. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He patted Winn-Dixie on the head and got up and turned off the light and closed the door. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z She patted Brownie on his neck, grabbed his mane, and pulled herself slowly to his back. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Banks was patting her children gently, first one and then the other, and murmuring words that were meant to be reassuring. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Uhmma gently pats the back of her head, making sure all the strands of her braided hair are in place. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Mama Ya-Ya pats my cheek and I see the clouds in her eyes. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z She turned out the light and I patted my son’s body lightly and went back to sleep. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I break and pat him on the stomach, apologize, and make us some coffee. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Ma smiles widely and pats Kim’s head before taking the bird from him. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother pats my windblown hair down since it must be adding at least two inches to my height. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He may not buy into the fish tank rule, but he’s got this one down pat: if you want someone, to Leave you alone, agree with her. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Behind him he heard Juana patting the cakes before she put them down on the clay cooking sheet. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Frank patted Leo on the back so hard it made him wince. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z With difficulty, for she could not bend her knees very far, she stepped down and sat on the edge of a bed and patted a space on each side of her. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She pats my head and tucks my wild hair behind my ears. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted my cheek and smiled at John. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Mrs. Brolin patted my shoulder and strutted back to her desk. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Willow hugs her back, pats her on the shoulders before letting go. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Quill patted the old floral sofa as she sat down herself. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z “I was like that at your age,” Ben tells my grandfather, patting his belly. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z I hug and pat his back like Mama Ya-Ya does for me when I’m scared. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z She patted him with a shaking hand that steadied with every stroke across his head. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z He patted Harry on the shoulder, released him, and walked away to look for more bodies. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “He’ll be fine, and those babies will be fine,” said Mother Smith resolutely as she patted Joseph’s arm. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z His dad tried to pat him on the shoulder, but Alex jerked away and rolled over to face the wall. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z His father patted his cheek with a smile. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z He was patting a tall skinny guy on his back and laughing. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z “True,” she says, patting the spot beside her on the log. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I patted my brief case, thinking of the letter inside. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted his slight paunch; he flexed his trembling, nicotine-stained hands. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Rub your belly and pat your head at the same time? Recite the alphabet backward?” A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He centered the kippah on his head, patted it once it was settled, then stretched out his arms toward the bowl. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I waited until the nurse had made her little circuit of my room, patting, straightening, arranging, and taken the next tray in to Loubelle one door farther down the hall. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He kissed his children, gave them each a pat on the backside and told them to go back to bed. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sure it will. Trust me. I’ve been here a million times,” she said and patted the dock next to her. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z He was all through combing his hair and patting it and all, so he left. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z My mom drapes her arm around my shoulder as my dad pats my knee. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z She patted me on the shoulder in a consoling manner. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z My parents sat with Emily on the sofa, one on each side of her, patting her shoulders and squeezing her hands. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “How do you like that!” they said, laughing and patting each other on the back. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Ms. Fender reached over and patted my shoulder. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Joost adjusted the set of his coat and rifle, then patted the weighted baton at his hip. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “You can finish patting yourself on the back later. Mom said she’d have Nana here by three thirty, which leaves us less than an hour.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I just couldn’t stand the thought of people patting me on the back, telling me how impressive I was. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z With people stopping, looking, they patted me down there on the sidewalk. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she reaches across the table and pats my hand. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Nali patted her hair and realized it wasn’t in a bun. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z One is old enough to re member his mother’s face, another her laugh, her favorite shade of lipstick, how her dress felt as she stood at the stove patting tortillas. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z The kid patted his chest protectors — “I’m okay . . . I’m okay” — and he knew that was the truth of it. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Rabiya moves her plate and pats the bench next to her, so I sit down. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z He agreed with whatever the aide said and patted his horse’s neck. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z “No doubt about it,” Mr. Huffer agreed sadly, and I imagined he struck his classic one-hand-on-hip mournful pose while his other hand reached out to pat someone on the shoulder. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z It was Patrick, with a bunch of other eighth graders, including Julie Hopper, who patted Em on the head as she passed. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z He pats me on the back, hard enough to hurt. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Me and Mr. Leroy jumped off and once things inside of me quit shaking, I patted Jingle Boy’s chest. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z I buried everything I’d just read and covered it with dirt and sand and gravel, patted it all down with the underside of my fists so nobody could ever read his life again. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z The boy pats my shoulder, strokes my forehead and pulls the blanket back over me. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He patted his pants, feeling for his wallet. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Einar had shrugged, patted the rump of the nursing ewe, and reached for his sticks to hobble away. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Lily patted the truck one time and shook her head. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Arul crouched down with you, patting your hand as you crooned to the dead worms. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Before I open the door to the usual chaos, I pat the flag fluttering from the porch. Red Queen 2015-02-10T00:00:00Z She couldn’t pat his horns or run her hands over his scales. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I remembered Paul, squatting in front of me as I stood on the bottom step, patting my shoulders, trying to adjust the seam so it didn’t fall forward over my arm. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I made my way back upstairs, patting the inside pocket of Liam’s jacket to make sure Jack’s and Chubs’s still-damp letters were there. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Ear smiled into the mirror over Eye’s shoulder and patted the new muffs. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z She patted the baby’s back as she slept against her shoulder. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Pong wanted to reach out and pat him on the shoulder, or pinch his arm, or do something, anything, to break through that wall of silence. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z She wore a light-tan suede suit, shoes to match and a mannish hat with a feather in the band, and she patted my face with gloved hands. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Shake it off, Malik,” I say, patting his shoulder with my glove. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Florent placed the lid on the thermos and patted Joseph’s hand. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “Your hair must be”—Miss Grund grimaces and reaches up to her own head, as if patting down soap bubbles—“tamed. You never know how they might feel about a redhead. Especially that tinny shade.” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Calista sat down on the bed and patted the bedspread for me to sit down next to her. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z He patted the ugly green hat next to him. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z Cole’s uncontrollable shivers were replaced by hot sweating as a towel patted his forehead. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z She put the bottle down and lifted Lyra up to pat her back. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He patted her hand with gratitude, the soft snowflakes landing on them like resting stars. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Her high-pitched voice, which parted the air in the Store, was forever stilled, and the plump brown face had been deflated and patted flat like a cow’s ordurous dropping. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Luke patted my arm and got out of the car as if to stretch his legs and watched the man through the window of the immigration building. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I stroked her hair and patted her shoulder. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z I pat my bangs firmly back down so that the spots are hidden again. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z He pats my head, tells me take care of my mother and brothers and goes out the door. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “We’ll figure it out, sweetheart,” my mom says with a reassuring pat of my hand. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z She reached out to pat the girl’s head, but when she did, Ess grabbed hold of her hand and wouldn’t let go. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I patted the pocket where I’d put my Susan B. Anthony. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “You gave me a good excuse to tuck away a couple extra,” Dad said, patting his stomach. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I sat next to him, patting his back. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Spoon licked his hand, patted down his cowlick, and gave Rachel the eye. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Mr. Quincy gave him a secret pat on the knee. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Lydia closed her laptop and gave him a smug pat on the head. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “Put your head down,” she patted her lap, “and cry. It’s the only way.” Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She ends up patting my shoulder and it’s all the definition of awkward. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z He gave me a slow pat and stood up. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “Come now, my dear,” she said, patting my hand, “try and make the effort. Put on this charming blue. Think of Maxim. You must come down for his sake.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Grandpop reached in his shirt pocket and pulled out a white handkerchief that wasn’t really all that white anymore and patted his forehead. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He patted him on the head, then added, “You’re messed up, shank.” The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Gum Baby patted my head, and Thandiwe saluted me with her fist. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z From the corner of his eye he could see his friend Fiona help the old man from the tub and tenderly pat his thin, naked body dry with an absorbant cloth. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z “Shows how much you know,” I say, and pat my hair. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He patted me on my back and pulled me near the space heater he had sitting there. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z She nods and pats my hand as she straightens. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “And I you, my dear,” said Ollivander, patting her on the shoulder. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She settles into her wicker swing and pats the cushion by her thigh. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s done,” she said, and patted the waist of her jeans. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z "What happened, Yo?" her mother asked the hand she was patting a little later. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She patted his hand, saying, “That was good!” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Got me a new liver, MacGregor had said, patting his stomach, and went in for a set of kidneys while I was at it. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She kissed Mr. Squirrel, patted her son Silent Sam upon the head, then shook paws with Constance, Matthias and Methuselah. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Fudge had then patted the shoulder of the still-dumbstruck Prime Minister in a fatherly sort of way. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He could not react in any other way to the chin pat, for the roots of this signal lay deep in wolf history. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I had the Falkland Islands down pat, and when there was a long Reading-Comprehension passage about the Mississippi River, I thanked the good Mr. Petrelli, who had made me get to know it personally. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “For the head check. I will pat you down over the scarf,” the woman answered. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The agent braked, but the pig stood pat, challenging the automobile. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z And, patting her father on the back once she had loudly blown her nose, she said, “Alright, Papa. I know everybody who’s left will come.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z When they got out of the car, Mr. Sen patted Eliot’s head. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The young children pressed close to their mother, and Jethro patted their heads awkwardly. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z They just love throwing them up against that nice car and patting them down. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Reaching over, he patted her on the head. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The doctor, who knew that grief had to work itself out, patted him on his head and left quietly. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She was interviewing him in our apartment, in the middle of a poker game, and there was a young blond lady sitting next to him, patting his hand. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z And so, obediently but without expectation, she had untangled and rebraided her hair, wiped away the kohl that had smudged below her eyes, patted some Cuticura powder from a velvet puff onto her skin. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He regarded Kendra with befuddled wonder, patting himself, as if surprised he was intact. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Grandma did her best to keep her eyes on Ernie and Genie both, checking Genie in her rearview and glancing over to the passenger seat, occasionally patting Ernie on the knee. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She opens a compact with a little mirror and pats a bit of her makeup on my face. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Baba was there, watching, and he patted Hassan on the back. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Ortiz patted the air near his friend, telling him to calm down. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Then she tugs her hands away and pats him firmly on his bicep. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The horse nudged her with his apple-juicy nose, and she laughed and patted him. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She patted my leg before rising to leave. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “That Silver Leaf Lard’s the best for baking,” she said, patting the number-five tin. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Standing, he patted the mound in front of him. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He patted the mattress beside him, and I sat down, sighing as I did. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z When their conversation was over, he patted the senior man on the shoulder and seemed to send them on their way. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She patted my shoulder and folded the paper. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mr. Freeman pats my shoulder once, then turns to make someone else miserable. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z “Farm kids will strike sparks onto a fresh cow pat and watch it burn. That’s why farmers have to be careful about storing manure. The gas can build up and explode.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He pats me on the shoulder and Jack smiles. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z But the veteran only smiled and patted him. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted her neck until she was calm again. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z So I kneel down on the other side of Josh and pat his back too and tell him it’s okay the same way Devon used to tell me and Dad still tells me. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I give them treats and pat their necks. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I immediately choke on my food, so noisily and violently that my mother gets up to pat me on the back. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Jody patted their heads seriously, and moved on to the weathered scrap pile. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z After a little while, he patted Pong’s shoulder and smiled widely. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I watched Aunty Ifeoma sink to one knee and say, “Igwe!” in the raised voice of a respectful salute, watched him pat her back. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Billy walked to her and put his hand under her mane and patted her neck, until her ears came forward again and she nibbled delicately at his shirt. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z The anger in her voice hurt my feelings, but her warm hand patted my arm to reassure me of her love. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Johnny took her up in his arms and strode up and down the dock patting her back soothingly and singing her a lullaby. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He sort of patted my mom on the shoulder at this point. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted his mustache with the big white linen napkin that flowed down his chest. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “All that time teaching you about weapons, when I really should have been teaching you about women” He patted Ekon’s cheek indulgently. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She patted a pillow gently and smoothed over the top of the blanket, which Jinny had turned neatly over. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The policeman pats Crazy Kelvin on the back. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Major Danby entreated politely, pulling free and patting his perspiring brow with a fluttering motion. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z There, there, baby,” she says, patting Daddy’s massive hand. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Gherland resisted the urge to pat him gently on the head. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z He pats the cushion beside him and Moonie stands on hind feet. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Because I saw the policeman pat your back, Crazy Kelvin. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He had been practicing on giant sausages all the afternoon and had the movements down pretty pat, but then, giant sausages weren’t necks and all the wishing in the world wouldn’t make them so. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z “Got me a new liver,” MacGregor said, patting his stomach, “and went in for a set of kidneys while I was at it.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted the horse on the neck and said, “There, boy. There now.” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z He pulls me close and pats me on my back as if to say, There, there. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Rupa gave her brother an encouraging pat on the shoulder before following Ma behind the sari. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z She pats my mom on the shoulder and sits down at the head of the table. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z She patted me on the hand when she said there was no student by your name registered there. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I finished patting the dirt down with my fingers, and while Mom watered the plants, I stood up, wiping my hands off on my jeans. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z “You can help me enter these into the computer,” I say, patting the pile. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Rocky patted him on the back, smiling too. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Gilly patted the skinny, freckled arm and swept up the walk into the house, leaving the open-mouthed fledgling outside the gate. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z He turned his head in fear and revulsion as the enchantress gave him a kindly pat on the cheek. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z The motor started immediately, with a loud, sputtering roar, and I felt like patting it on the hood. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z She gave Ulysses another whack disguised as a pat. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z “No, no, my boy, I’m joking—obviously,” he chortles, leaning over to pat my hand. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I sat at the table and patted my knee until Mouse jumped up and told me about her day, turning and turning until she’d settled into my lap. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He pats me down thoroughly, pausing to inspect my board. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The man with the goatee just laughed and patted the fat belly of one of the stone figures. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Anya patted the goats on her way out of the barn, and she made her way to the house as she untied hay from her hair. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Sairy patted Vaseline on her hands and blew out their candle. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z I was all prepared to pat myself on the back, because I’d mastered Black Tiger long ago, during the first year of the Hunt. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Papa had sat down by her and was patting her shoulder. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I closed the door behind me, and patted my pocket. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “What a brave kid!” said Nurse Molly, patting me on the back as she walked us toward the door. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I patted my pocket so they could hear the jingle. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “Well, I’m sure it will get better,” Aunt Rose said, patting Ophie’s shoulder reassuringly before heading out of the room. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Not that he wanted pats on the back for coming to Kohl’s aid in his last moments—but he wasn’t expecting such an unthinkable accusation. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “I know all this, Mom,” Layla said, holding Aaron and patting him on the back while he fussed. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Many times in the past he had been brisk, distant, removed from them, but now he patted them on the head with just a word and they felt it. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted a chaise lounge, and I sat down beside her. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Gum Baby patted the top of my head. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z A couple minutes later, he carefully set the decibel counter on the bottom bleacher, patted down his pockets, then followed Ms. Banks onto the dance floor, smiling broadly. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z An Yi grabbed her arm and patted it three times. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama pats his back and tries to reassure him. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I let myself cry in my grandfather’s arms as he gently pats my back. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z My dad pats my shoulder and extends his hand to Charlie. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z She moved over and patted the bed, “Come on, baby, get in the bed. You’ll freeze before you get your question out.” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “The best part,” he said, coming close and patting it. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z "Crow's going to jail," Otis Amber wailed, "and all you do is pat yourself on the back for not being a stoolie." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she patted sunny glow all over her face. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z They all laughed at her and patted her on the back, urging her to take another drink. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z An uncomfortable looking Father Time patted Game Time on the shoulder. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She makes some remark that I think includes the word “bob,” then pats her belt. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “Our horses have borne all they can,” he said, patting the lathered neck of Melynlas. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Soon everyone was smiling and shaking hands, patting one another on the back. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z The man straightens up and pats his shirt pockets. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z It's soft purple, and leans back, and Darryl's always lint-rolling it, and brushing its bulky arms softly with the palms of his hands, like patting a son that's made him proud. Sunny 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Gitano ate very slowly, cutting tiny pieces of meat and arranging little pats of mashed potato on his plate. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z I reach over and pat his hand to reassure him. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z The guard gave the boy a pat then slashed a bright red cut across his forearm. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I couldn’t get my hair to stay down, and after a couple of pats I just gave up and went back outside to meet Carmen. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Through her tears, Molly watches Vivian replace the receiver on the hook, wrap her robe tighter and tie it, pat the silver hair at the nape of her neck. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He patted his stomach to show just how good the food was. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z He and Josh hugged and patted each other’s backs. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z You patted your grave, tentatively, like you were considering his words. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “David!” their voices piped, and they rushed out to embrace and pat him on the back and move around him. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z The great Jackie Robinson turned to Shirley and patted her on the shoulder. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Jonas pulled my head against his knees and patted my hair. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He patted Stanley on the shoulder as he rose from the couch. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z He reaches out to pat my leg, then seems to think better of it and rests his hand on his hip. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Just then, Beth yells up from downstairs, and my father pats me on the head as if I’m a child and turns to go. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He pats the dog and the dog licks him. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z Vetch patted the otak and set it down on the floor. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z She takes the empty glass and pats Grandpa on the head, saying, “Good job!” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z They pat him on his sides and comfort him. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I pat Rápido on his tiny head and push myself up. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Jeb was grinning a brilliant grin; hands were patting him on the back. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Ms. Rosalie pats the end of the sofa closest to her, so I sit there. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Mark nodded and patted him on the back, a ridiculous gesture but all he could think of to do. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “Now, Marly, it’s not that serious,” he said, and patted her as he passed. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z “This, Harry, is the secret of our success,” said George, patting the parchment fondly. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Justin sees how worried I am, and he pats me on the head, which I hate. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Then he carefully stacked the notebook pages, squared them off, patted them, and looked at me out of the tops of his eyes in that significant way he had. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The teacher pats her cloud hair and then looks around. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z He ambled over to a long stone bench in the garden’s center and patted a spot beside him. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Others confirmed with nods and pats on the shoulder. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She pats the neck of her lifeless steed. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Her hand reaches out as if she could pat Spot. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z To make amends, he patted the donkey's coarse-haired, fuzzy head. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Sir Charles set his Panama hat on his head, patted it gently, beamed at both of them, and left. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He handed Harry the empty napkin and flask and went to pat Buckbeak good-bye. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He took her hand and patted it as he replied:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “We are managing,” he said, and patted Baby’s shoulder. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Daddy patted me on the shoulder, and when I glanced at him, I could see the pride in his eyes. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Styx patted the nose of the riding mower. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Because I saw the policeman pat your back, Crazy Kelvin. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted my knee, and I could tell that even slight movement hurt her ribs. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z He gently patted my back and then left the house and drove off to one of his stores in the city. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl extended a hand and gave Otto’s foot a pat. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z “Nothing wrong with the child that I can see, Mrs. Turner. But once I hear anything back about this”—he patted his bag—“I’ll let you know.” Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I patted her shoulder and said I was sorry her pa died, but that just made her cry worse. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I start to relax a little until Magnus pats the chair next to him. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z “There’s your baby,” I say and she pats its back like she burping it, nods. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Kin patted his knee with a gentle hand. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Biff yawned wanly, patting his open mouth with his fingertips until his jaw had relaxed. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I trusted them while Queenie praised and patted the black gelding, which Mama wouldn’t even look at. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She patted the head of the girl on the right. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Like outside in the line, people give me palm slaps or pat my back along the way. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Well, he kept on patting her hand with his black glove, talking away from her. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z When we shook hands over the net he patted me on the shoulder and said: “That was a good match. Better luck next time. Don’t give up.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The woodsman whispered something to it and patted its flank. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I patted her shoulder and headed for the door. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She would laugh her quiet laugh and pat her hair, which had the greasy shine of hot-pressing. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She pats her hand and tells her that the things she does remember, things from long ago, are as real as what happened yesterday. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z We planted the flowers by the porch, turning over the soil and patting it around them, and watering. Sarah, Plain and Tall 1985-04-25T00:00:00Z One man touched him, another patted his back. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z All of the other coaches clapped for me, patted me on the back, and commended me on my skills. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z His parody of sorrow brought its usual reprieve: the man laughed and patted the bony head, then enticed him down with the promise of a run. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached out and patted me on the head. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I heard a thump-thump and knew Dad was patting her knee. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I wanted to throw my arms around his weary neck and pat down his rumpled hair. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Her grandma squeezed her tighter, patting her on the back. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z She bustled into the apartment patting her face with an old bandanna. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Jinny put an awkward arm around the girl and gave her bony backbone a few hesitant pats. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He patted someone’s back and moved to the edge of the mob where I stood. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Raheem patted my shoulder then withdrew his arm, his jaw set at a decisive angle. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He patted it out as quickly as possible. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She burped richly and patted her great tweed stomach. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Dr. Vernon patted me on the shoulder and said, "I know you do, Lafayette." Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z She patted the sounding board of the piano. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z On TV, daughters sometimes sit on their fathers’ laps and the fathers pat their backs and kiss their cheeks. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He was glad that it was a friendly pat. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Olanna wanted to say something to her but she could not find the words, so she patted Amala’s shoulder and left the cubicle. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I must look really pitiful, because even Mouse Girl reaches out to give me a swift pat on the back. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I pat my mouth with a napkin, like a polite British lady. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z He patted my hand weakly, keeping it on his chest. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Padre de Jesus did not intone vague pronouncements and send me home with a pat on the head. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe he needs a pat on the back,” Mr. Randolph offered. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z I would’ve patted his shoulder and told him to forget it. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He pats my back loudly and expels me with a shove and a sniff. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The pastor smiled and patted my father on the back and said, “Good man. Good man.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Frowning, he patted the paper on his desk. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z He coughed and his mother patted him on the back. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Sweetheart,” Ellie said, patting her leg, “what other choice do you have?” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z With one hand, I pull on the reins, and with the other, I pat the soft, cool skin of her back. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She came over to me, pinched the ends of a few of my plaits, then patted my edges as if she was touching up my baby hair. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z She patted his neck, spoke soft to him. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z People—I don’t know who—pat my back and tell me it’ll be okay. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z She drew her dressing gown around her, and patted its pocket, probably in the hope of a cigarette. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He reached up and patted Emma’s head, and that gave him confidence again. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z By the seven o’clock bell, Brigid was looking a little less distraught, and Mr. Marsden came past to pat both girls proudly. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z But what did worry me was the part about how I'd woke up and found him patting me on the head and all. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z She gives me another pat on the back. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z I sink to my knees and pat her face softly. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He reaches over to Marlena’s side of the bed and pats the empty space a few times. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Cheers fill the room again, and this time people pump fists and pat me on the back and give me double thumbs-up. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z He looked down smiling as he passed, patting shoulders, concerned with small wounds. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Delia patted her hip, and for the first time, I saw that she had a sort of tool belt full of odds and ends wrapped around her waist. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She helps him up and, without a word, pats his hair until his face flushes the color of beets. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He kept patting his waist, hoping his tool belt would magically reappear. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z His partner circled Arthur and started to pat him down, looking for a weapon. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Enrique sees men with hoes tending their corn and women inside their kitchens patting tortillas into shape. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z With the cautious tenderness of one who strokes a notoriously vicious animal, he patted the Savage’s arm. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z She placed her hand on the lid and patted. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z At the second tug an onion shoot came too, and glancing to see if Judith had noticed, she guiltily thrust the tiny root back into the earth and patted it firm. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z She gave the ladder a pat and went into the kitchen. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z The pat tells me Dad knows I’m strong. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z As the crowd dissipated, Anya got hugged or patted by every person who had been searching, except Kin. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Aunty Uju laughed and patted the silky hair extensions that fell to her shoulders: Chinese weave-on, the latest version, shiny and straight as straight could be; it never tangled. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z But he managed to force himself awake enough to take Lyra from Audrey, who was patting her back, and carry her to where Alice was already curling up on the floor. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Nan nodded and patted him on the forearm. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z I pat him with my feet and study Ritchie all night. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “Just a minute, boy,” I say, patting him hastily on the head. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z The breeze blew a strand of hair over her ear, and I gently patted it back into place. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She sounded breathless and kept patting her hair. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Mom pats me until I quiet down and then takes her seat again. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Inmates had to place their hands up against the wall and spread their legs while we patted them down from collar to socks. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Not taking her eyes off Pet for one second, Bitter stretched out a hand and blindly patted their duvet and pillows before finding Aloe’s arm and squeezing the flesh of his bicep. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z She looked at her ruined nails, shrugged, and patted her hair to make sure it was still in place. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “Come join us, Mira,” Mom said, patting the spot at the dining room table next to her and Dad. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I wasn’t sure what to do, so I’d make a few lame attempts to pat their hair until they wandered away in disgust. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Dri patted the spot next to her for me to come sit. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z That night I washed off the dirt, patted them dry, and then sliced the chanterelles into creamy white slabs. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Her hand went to the hilt of her sword and gave it a little pat, as if to make certain it was still there. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He let me keep them there, but all I got in return was a light pat on the back. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z When my mom and Enrique walked over to us, my dad took my brother’s bag out of his hands and patted him on the back. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He patted his shirt pocket to be sure the map was still there and set off down the path. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Fifi sniffled as she patted her half into a small clay ball. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “Nothing to worry over, my dear,” his mother cooed, turning to her son and patting his face with a small, plump, perfumed hand. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Boots singled out one roach in particular and patted it between the antennas. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She gave me a sound pat on the arm. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I put her back in my pocket and gave her a pat. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Adopt me. I won’t eat too much, and I will help you take care of your new baby,” I said as I patted her growing belly. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m so pleased, I give him a little pat on the back. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Lucy was next to them, as tiny and quiet as ever, but she reached up and patted Liam on the shoulder in what I guess was supposed to be a reassuring way. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Mami twisted and sprayed her hair, powdered her face, patted rouge on already pink cheeks, and spread lipstick over already red lips. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “Hey, man.”Jason runs up and pats my chest with his glove. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “When I look at Auggie and all the challenges he has to face on a daily basis,” he said, patting his heart. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z So I lay down on the floor beside him and patted his head and whispered his name/or hours. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z I proceeded blindly through the crowded space, patting the space around me, grasping at edges. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She patted the seat next to her and I sat down, daring to lean lightly against her. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Supreme pats my shoulder and goes into the hall. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “Hey, kid, want a seat?” somebody asks me, patting the place next to him and staring at my grandfather hair. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z She got the horse up, patted her, talked to her. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z They raced over and gathered around Wishbone, stroking his back and patting his head. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She walks to the mirror that hangs above my bureau and pats her curls. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Trotter patted her shiny face with the tail of her apron. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z She pats him on the cheek and head, hikes up her skirt and makes so-called witty remarks in an effort to get Pim’s attention. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Spoon licked his hand, patted down his cowlick, and gave her the eye. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z He never read the paper or patted his foot to radio. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “I do! I mean, totally. I do,” he said, still patting Grace’s shoulder. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They patted the walls, they put their ears to the door, they jiggled the knob and pulled it and pushed it. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He whimpered like he wanted to pat Chiron’s flank but was afraid to come closer. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z When Luke’s parents nodded to show they understood, he stopped patting and pulled out an official-looking paper. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z She’s staring at me moments after, patting the pack against her palm, and I wait for it. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Mom was nursing Aaron, and Dad was holding Evan over his shoulder, patting his back. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The woman leaned down to pat Frolic’s head. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Babulya patted each of the challah loaves softly and said nothing. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The policeman pats Crazy Kelvin on the back. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted a space between them on the couch. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “There,” he said, rinsing her hand and patting it dry. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He gingerly patted Hyacinth’s back and waited for her to be more coherent. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She washed her hands, then patted them dry. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Then she suddenly patted my hand, stood up, and went back to the kitchen. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “I’m all out of cigarettes,” Emile declared, patting his pockets. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z As she pats me dry, I try to become acquainted with the District 13 Octavia. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “And then I have to fit the sounds and the shapes with the situation, because so many words look the same when you lip-read. Like ‘mat’ and ‘mad’ or ‘pat’ and ‘pad.’ Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z She glided over to pat him on the arm. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Trevor dropped his guarded stance and shook Matthew’s hand, pulling him in for a back pat, too. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She patted the seat next to her and said, “Come on in, honey, this is really cool!” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z My mother kissed my forehead, patted my gauze-wrapped hand, and left. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She pats Spot’s fuzzy head, but she doesn’t look at him. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z He pats me on my shoulder and I find myself thinking about that word again, truth. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I was griping so loudly, Bobby Gene started patting the air to quiet me down. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The solicitude of the women, the head pats of the men, pleased Cholly, and the creamy conversations fascinated him. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted his back, her head leaning against his smaller one, her eyes closed. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Leo patted his waist to make sure his tool belt was still there. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Polyphemus patted my sheep and nearly knocked me to the ground. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z But I could tell by the way Mom patted my leg with one hand as she watched the channels flick by that she wanted, more than anything, to find out that I had it. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I don’t want to tag along when I’m not wanted—but Gat pats the kayak seat in front of him and I climb in. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z “Hold up,” I said, patting my pockets as we got to the corner where the bodega is. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Then I pat my pockets where I keep fishing lines and my flint and steel, and bring out my sling, now strung with rawhide. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I reckon Miss Love was pure starved for company, because when we got to the front veranda, she sat down in the swing, patted the cushion beside her, and said come sit a while. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Pickett was excited, could not sit still, sat rubbing his thighs with both hands, nodding, patting himself on the knees. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Take it easy,” said a friend and patted him on the shoulder. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z They had been headed for it since they had patted mud balls together as toddlers in the backyard. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The chieftain of the dan lumbered over to Agravaine like a good-natured animal doing a trick, and patted him with a huge paw. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I walk over to him and stand there awkwardly, and he reaches out and pats my cheek. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z He patted me and Rondell each on the shoulder, and then he got in the cab of the truck with my gramps and they drove us back. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z So I grab a comb and pull it across my head, patting my hair with the other hand. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The guard pats him on the head and tells him he’s a clever little Yankee. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z The man gave him more water and patted his shoulder. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He watched while the man deftly patted flour onto the pieces of meat and then added the rabbit to the pan. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z She patted it gently with her unarmed paw and the mouse squirmed horribly away dragging its paralyzed hind legs behind it. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “Listen to the mouse,” he said and gave Tucker a pat on the back that sent him rolling over and over. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z "Thank you for these, my brother," he said, and he patted the corpse on the back. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Uncle Edisto patted me on the shoulder and lumbered off to his room. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Abu wrapped me up in my towel and patted me on the head. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z And she was pretty sure Hanuman had sprained her neck just by patting her head. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Mom squeezed my knee and Dad patted my shoulder. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He spun her a long tale about who he was and why he had come, with not a word of truth in it, at the end of which the goddess smiled and patted him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted his pocket to make sure the gun was there, then climbed through the window. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I shushed her and rocked her and patted her, but she kept crying. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The only sound was their sneakers patting the ground. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Then, at the part where Pa was supposed to pat me on the head for saying the right thing, Miss Marva Hendrix said, “Why can’t Vonetta be in charge of saving?” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z “Did I fall asleep?” she asked, and Ophie patted her hand awkwardly as Richard and one of the other men pulled the chest out. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Ladybird repositioned a bobby pin and patted the pouf at the back of her head. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z It was pat and cheap, and I must have shown my anger because Alice wanted to know what was wrong. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z She patted his hand again, and let it rest against him. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Lauren, who was almost a full head taller than Maya, patted her sister’s hair as she walked away. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She patted his leg gently and said, “I don’t want to talk about it, okay?” We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He pats the pocket where he’s stashed his new lock-picking tools. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z But I remembered something my teacher had said that summer about Iranians, that they were grinning smooth talkers who patted you on the back with one hand and picked your pocket with the other. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Later Aunt Loma came in, carrying Campbell Junior, and patted my shoulder like she was forgiving me for doing evil. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Nancy’s oldest boy, Billy, told Jeth that he had seen a man patting Shep, and when the man whistled Shep went running after him. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted me on the back so hard he almost knocked me down the sand dime. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z She unwrapped him, laid him on the tickling towel, powdered him between his legs, joked with him, patted his little jelly belly. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He lets me stay there and pats my head through the sweater. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yes, a hard worker, just like your father,” said another, patting her shoulder. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z She patted his shoulder and then touched his cheek. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Everyone dismounted, patting his massive flanks and thanking him before gathering around Cymbeline. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z My sister patted our legs and said, “Yes. I like Julia too. And I love my big brother.” 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I gave him a reassuring pat, “It’s okay, boy,” and he settled down. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She patted him once on the shoulder and recrossed the yard to the doors. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Biff did not talk, and once the mute stopped to pat him on the shoulder and look for a second into his face. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z She patted my father’s side of the bed—the made-up side. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She was quiet for a long time, patting the soil, even though the flower was already planted. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “There’s a mistake here and there,” the woman said, patting Naima’s shoulder. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z She pats my shoulder before standing up to go finish washing the dishes. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She kisses her palm and pats it to my forehead. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “He likes being talked to, and sometimes patting his back helps.” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Like getting this certificate is going to make me pat myself on the back and, somehow, transform into a different person. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z She sits down and pats a place next to her. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z “Neither can I,” he finally said, and patted the table. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He glanced up at me but didn’t hold my eyes—just patted the spot beside him. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Like I would not exist without her patting hand. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She whispered something in his ear that made him smile and pat her on the back. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z “We’re not leaving your side,” said Martin, and he patted Moss on the shoulder. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Laika pressed up against my bare thigh, and I patted her fur. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z If ever there was a place where a woman would putter around, patting mud packs on her face and sitting under a drier, it would be a velvetsoft, diamond-gem beauty parlor! The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z At the office, he just pats me on the shoulder, and then neatly folds up his shirtsleeves the way he always does before getting to work. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “La Negra’s watching her figure,” he says, and reaches over to pat the mounds of flesh spilling from her waistband. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “The mayor's inside, and we’re tasked with keeping him safe. So, are you gonna let us pat you down or not?” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z In a panic, I patted all around my waistline, even checking to see if it had slid down inside my pants. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Ralph has his hands out, patting the air like a conductor. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z On the way out he patted the gargoyle on the head and muttered, "Luck." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Jaden came up to me and patted me on the back. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Harry gave the car a grateful pat as it reversed back into the forest and disappeared from view. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z But the pearls were accidents, and the finding of one was luck, a little pat on the back by God or the gods or both. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, keep in mind we have informed you of his behavior in the past ...” I started to ask Mom if she had any meds but she patted me on the leg. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Most likely Papa was patting her shoulder again. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She held out her hand, as if she were patting six heads. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z “This is gonna be ours,” Styx told us, patting the moped’s black seat. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I locked the car, tried to pat down my puffy hair, and whispered, “I’m a ninja.” Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z The boy crossed the short distance, and Van Eck gestured him over to his side, giving him a pat on the back. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “It's beautiful,” she said, patting my back like a proud mom. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “Want to have a slumber party?” she asks again, patting the bed. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “I am, too,” I said, patting her back awkwardly. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I bent down, and began patting Jasper’s head, and stroking his ears. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He smiled and patted the mare on the neck; the hair was still damp and stiff with sweat. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z And if no one was around, he'd pat their pockets after putting them to sleep. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z She patted the tree and turned back toward the other side of the barn. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She pats my shoulder before slipping out of the room. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Some of the blossoms are crumpled now, but I prop them up as carefully as I can and gently pat down dirt around them. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Then he put his laptop down and patted the bed for me to sit next to him, which I did. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z “Barely lost a roof shingle,” he liked to say as he patted the wall like you’d pat the back of a loyal friend. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z Cash pats him on the shoulder with one gigantic hand. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He patted Victor on the back and said, “Congratulations.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached out an old hand, and patted Shadow’s arm with it. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “Someone get him water,” some man says, patting my back as I continue choking. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He patted around his jacket pockets, and out came a cell phone. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “But it wasn’t your mom,” Heidi says, and she pats the stool seat and I jump up. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z As she left the office, she patted my shoulder with one lilac-gloved hand. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z “Charming,” said the Director once more, and, with a final pat, moved away after the others. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he bounces away and up to Calvin for more pats. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z When we reach the door, before we go in, he pats me on the shoulder, a gesture of encouragement, and of wistful resignation. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Alys,” she said again, and patted her own chest in explanation. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They patted biscuits into flaky ovals of innocence—and shrouded the dead. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Edward patted her shoulders and hands and comforted her as well as a small boy could and cheered her by wiggling his loose front tooth. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Jen's dad was shaking his head sternly and patting his chest, as if looking for something in a hidden pocket. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z I liked the way it felt to have Dr. Vernon patting my shoulder. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z Leroy patted his hands in the air to calm the class. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I patted her back as she patted Fern’s, then snugged my shawl tighter around me and left. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z The old woman answered her with little soothing pats of the hand. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z The woman I am supposed to call Mother pats the cushion next to her. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z "And all the other days," he says, patting me too hard between the shoulder blades. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z They patted her when they felt like it, grasped her hand. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Hands patted my back and tousled my hair. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z No time to pat yourself on the back. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Gum Baby patted my head and whispered, “Don’t expect Gum Baby to go with you. Nuh-uh.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He pats my shoulder twice before he exits, and then I’m alone. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She finishes the last braid and pats Ma’s head as she admires her handiwork. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She patted an empty chair next to her, then reached over and picked up her glass of wine. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She pats my hand and gulps down the rest of her tea. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He was there at that party patting down the people coming in and keeping others out. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Once she was tucked into the warm bed, Aunt Rose patted her on the leg. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z She gave us an earful about how Kelvin always said “racist pigs,” but he let the policeman pat him on the back like he was the policeman’s dog. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z When it does, she pats the dashboard again. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Just then some girl I didn’t know said, “Sit here, Audrey,” and patted the ground next to her. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Habib patted him softly on the back and went to the bathroom to take a shower before heading off to bed. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z She kissed my forehead, and Mr. Diamant, bent with a pack on his back and a red cheek, patted my arm. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z So while everybody pats each other on the back, I drift off to my bedroom to have a word with my mother. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z “He studied art and its history. Who made the art, where and when the artists lived, what techniques they used. Then he taught students about it,” Mr. Jones said, giving Franz a final head pat. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He laughed and laughed, slapping his knee and patting his chest and throwing his head back, all the way across the field until he reached Lu and Ghost up by the hundred-meter start line. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Two men in jet-black uniforms were patting down a student who stood outside of the metal detectors. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Tubs’s left arm began to ache from the weight of the chocolates and he shifted his burden to his other arm, taking a moment to pat the reassuring bulge of his wallet. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Of course, of course,” Mr. Poe said, patting him on the back. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Then, worried that I had hurt his feelings, I reached over the table to pat his hand, and he pulled his hand back and dropped both of his hands into his lap. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The front door opened, and a woman bent over and patted my head. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mitsima squeezed and patted, stroked and scraped; and there at last it stood, in shape the familiar water pot of Malpais, but creamy white instead of black, and still soft to the touch. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she patted my shoulder and sent me on my way. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z And I didn’t even have a chance to defend my outfit before she sighed, patted me on the shoulder, and said, “Negaran nabash.” A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z No one went so far as to pat Kaz on the back, though—that was a good way to lose a hand. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Chimpanzees embrace and kiss when they greet and hold hands or grab on to each other when they are frightened, and one calms another by gently patting his back. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z Here, he pats one of the juggling boys on the head, like he already knows him from Juggling Union membership meetings. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z You’re a good friend, he tells Uncle Pa. He cries again till Uncle Pa pats him on the back. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “Hi,” I say again, giving her an experimental pat. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He strode past me and sat on my bed, then patted the mattress next to him. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z We stayed like that a long time—me staring down at the paper, Dr. Vernon softly patting my shoulder. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z Her mother patted his back, told him God would provide another job and, until then, they would manage on her vice-principal salary. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He patted me one final time on my shoulder, stroked his mustache with his other hand, and nodded slowly. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z She mbs my feet, and the way she kneads the soles and pats the heels, it’s like she’s talking to me with her touching. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z With a lighter heart, I patted Plug and even had a kind word for Violet. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He’d do better to give a fellow an occasional pat on the back than to always demand more. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He offered the rope to me and patted the carpet seat. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z The Doorman finishes his ice cream and laps up the pats from Sophie’s hand and fingers. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z He ate it noisily and patted his stomach. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Joaquin felt himself roll his eyes before he could stop himself, but Mark just pulled out a chair and patted it, so he sat. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The best I managed was to pat his arm in a there-there way while he sobbed, his hands to his face. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I wipe Penny’s face clean, pick her up, and pat her back until I get that burp and laugh out of her. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She takes the Bible and pats the spot next to her on the bed. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I am soothed and consoled, patted, cherished as if in shock. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Chess patted Emma on the back, which felt like he was complimenting her. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He patted the boy through the blankets and rose and ran limping across the street. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z The corporal patted him on the head and continued talking. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Nok's mother patted the sweat off her nose with a handkerchief and looked worriedly out the window. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “And how’s the faithful dog?” he inquired, giving Tock three or four strong and friendly pats. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Then I stood up and patted Jay on the shoulder. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Maybe he was only patting my head just for the hell of it. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z Kenny patted his basketball nervously and Allen absentmindedly thumbed through his book. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z They lean into him, pat his back, and mutter encouragement. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “So—it’s settled,” he said, reaching out as though to pat her again, but Lyddie quickly shifted her arm to escape the touch. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She pats the ground next to her, gesturing for me to sit. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He trailed through the bush after her mother as she searched for late mushrooms, then sat on the cabin steps and patted the dropped corn kernels as she shucked a stack of cobs. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached over and patted the ancient dog, and he apologized, “I been around him so much I never notice how he stinks.” Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Angie keeps running until she joins us, and we all jump up and down and shout and pat each other on the back and give high fives. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Sara sits on her father’s ottoman, and he pats her shoulder. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z She gives me a lovely smile and pats my cheek affectionately. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Mama said the words with a strange sadness before patting Diko again. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z When the neighbors say, Can’t you see we’re looking at your little brothers? he cries, till Dad pats him on the head. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Mom patted the space on the couch next to her, closed the computer, and turned off the television. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Mama adjusted her wrapper before she patted his back. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He laughs, patting her all over with hands solid and undefined as paws. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The ghost patted his arm, giving Harry the sudden, horrible feeling he’d just plunged it into a bucket of ice-cold water. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z In between record changes, while the girls fan blouse necks to air damp collarbones or pat with anxious hands the damage moisture has done to their hair, the boys press folded handkerchiefs 'to their foreheads. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted his belly, which was the size of an overinflated basketball. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z She was patting the tears off her smooth brown cheeks with a starched white handkerchief. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z She smiled, patting my hand, comforting me, even now that my distress stemmed from her own peril. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I patted his shoulder, and he looked at me. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Pet withdrew its arm and patted down a reddened tuft of fur on its chest. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z There’s a pat of butter on the side of the plate. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z She was accompanied by Luna Lovegood, who was patting her vaguely on the back. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He was smiling while he patted a large brown dog, who was not even growling now. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z I wrap my arms around him, pat him, run my hands over his ears, even kiss his nose. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, you’d be into it. The keys are right here. We could go tomorrow,” Immie said, and patted the bag that sat on the kitchen counter. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He stood up and patted me on the shoulder before he left the cafeteria. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z JimmyTrotter sat to my right, next to Mr. Lucas, who sat next to an empty seat that he patted each time Big Ma entered carrying a platter. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z She turned back to Nailer and patted his arm. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He held his hot tea to his lips, and patted delicately at his beard, his fingers slowly adjusting the symmetry after his nap. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z “Please take a seat,” he says, rising from his chair and patting its seat. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I heard Maya, who was next to me, give a little happy scream when she heard my name, and Miles, who was on the other side of me, patted my back. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z She hands Sunny and me brown-bag lunches, pats our cheeks gently for luck, and the three of us head out with plenty of time to spare. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He smiles broadly; he pats me on the back. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “Then when we get to the house, we can hike around and look at sheep in meadows. Or take pictures of sheep. Maybe pat them. Whatever people do in the countryside.” Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z And gradually, one by one, they smile and pat my hand. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Ma turns off the TV and makes waffles, with a big pat of margarine in the center of each one and hot homemade brown-sugar syrup filling the plates. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Chase jumped up and started patting his pockets. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z He needs to be fed and blessed, to be given some gold and silver, to be patted on the back after feedings and held carefully behind the neck. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Then father and son would quietly read the paper and sip their coffee together before Bobby would rise, pat his Pop on the shoulder, and head off to ride the commuter train into Manhattan. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He had bowed to Malfoy, who was now patting his beak, looking disdainful. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z First time I really have him to myself—first time I can hug him, nobody looking, just squeeze his thin body, pat his head, stroke his ears. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He straightens from the model and is about to pat me on the shoulder before he catches himself. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Tiflin kissed Grandfather on the side of his beard, and stood still while his big hand patted her shoulder. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z He pats at his pockets until he finds his glasses and peers at the bottles on the shelf. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z She patted my cheek and went back to looking for anyone she might know, while I grimaced and wiped off her sticky residue and wrestled with secrets. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Other officers pat his shoulder and tell him it’ll be okay. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I patted him and was glad to see him, but that was all I did—I was still intent on watching the scene below. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z Now they were starting to pat together the outlines of a sand-castle wall on top of him. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z That day, I knelt with a bunch of fifth graders as we carefully put seedlings into the ground, patting the dirt into place around the fragile stalks. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z James patted each one on top like obedient puppies. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She swiped at her mouth with a lipstick, patted down her cowlick, eased her shoulders, and turned. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Watching them pat each other on the back and proudly spin their turkeys, examining the carcasses for size and weight, I was back to wrenching regret. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Her pose was so similar it was hard to believe she had gone to sleep, eaten breakfast or even patted her firm hairdo. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Thorold tried to comfort her, but he didn’t know the reason for her extremity of grief, and could only pat her shoulder nervously. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Then I patted the soil as smooth as could be. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Amarante cackled and sucked off a swallow for himself, then patted his gut. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t cry,” Minli said, patting the dragon, feeling more sorry for it than ever. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z She sat Lexie up gently and gave her a pat on the shoulder, then bent to pick up the empty mug. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I saw the concern on Aunt Goldie’s face, and I watched Mama pat on her, pat on Peach, and exchange a tired look with Daddy. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z "Like father, like son," he said, patting Grandpa Izzy on the back. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z The thin man smiled and patted him on the shoulder. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z When Angelika set the food in front of me, her eyes went to the fresh scar on my face, rinsed clean of salve and patted dry. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Aunt Tuti took out a napkin and began patting her eyes. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “You like?” she asked, patting the crown of her head. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Then he got out, kissed Bertha on the cheek, patted Wishbone on the head, and told me I was a ray of sunshine at the end of a long, sorry day. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Clicks his fingers to call Moonie over for a pat. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Five more years and I could finally vote in an election and not get patted down at airports purely because my last name was Saedi and I had an Iranian passport. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z He chuckled and kissed me good night Maud patted my cheek and told me I had to work on my pronunciation a little, but all in all. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z No one has patted me on the head, though. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z Her hands fluttered helplessly over me, trying to find a safe place to pat. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Merry took one of Mama’s hands and started playing with it, patting it between her own chubby hands. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z They patted Natalie’s shoulders and pressed their hands against the shattered wood and the wall of dirt. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He patted my back and then shuffled off to read his paper. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I patted her brow with a wet cloth and she opened her eyes. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Keep collecting your data,” he said, patting my arm. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Miig put enough weight onto each of us so that we just began to buck, and then stopped, patting our loads and looking to the next one up to be burdened. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z She patted her again upon the shoulder as she said: The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z "But he never ... I don't . . . Your Grace, I wouldn't know what to say ..." The queen patted her hand. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He patted her hip through her thick skirt, and she pushed his hand away. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Placing it on the carpet, she pats a spot beside her and puts the candy bag between us. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z His left hand patted around the air searching for something: a shot of whiskey, his pipe, a whip, a shotgun, the Democratic platform, his heart—Vera Louise never knew. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She took my hand and patted it gently. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Seven patted her lap, and the big baby climbed up her legs and leaned his head on her chest. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I reach out, trying to be as gentle as possible as my exhausted hand pats her stomach once, twice. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “There now, boy,” I said, patting his cheek. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I knew what it was like to have trouble finding your voice, so I reached over and patted his arm. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “I know, big fella,” Magdalys said, patting its snout as she helped Two Step climb on. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Derby patted the baby, held her close as she slept, and brushed away tears. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I sigh and sit next to him, patting his knee. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I immediately pulled out my phone, but Uncle Tony patted my hand down as he wheeled the SUV into a parking space. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Dallas pats me roughly on the head as he walks by. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Ziggy just gives me a good-hearted laugh and pats my shoulder. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I start to say so, but Mother pats my hand, her signal for me to calm down. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Phineas patted me on the shoulder, consolingly, as we both sat on a makeshift bench of milk crates in his tiny shack. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sure I will,” Helen says, scooping up her skirt and patting the space beside her. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Dolores probably patted her on the back and said she was a good sport to tell us. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z With a secret, smug smile, I remove the rope from the scene of the crime and clean up the dirt, patting it carefully around the plant. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z We pat their cheeks and view their treasures with pride. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z She patted his shoulder and made her voice soft and gentle. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I patted the chilca leaves vigorously over the sick person’s body to clean his spirit. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Shady took off his hat and patted it nervously against his leg. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I sniff Mrs. Sheldon’s pretty card with all the rainbow smells one more time and pat it down next to the fuzzies. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z “Tell you what,” Mom said, patting George’s knee. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z “This is the spinner,” she said, patting the side like it was a good dog. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, he walked up, patted my shoulder, and said, “This is our little secret, okay, champ?” The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Hedge patted his gym shorts and pulled out what he found. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He has to stop and smile and pat Oliver’s head and then go back to the whistling. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She hiccuped loudly, patted her hair, and pulled herself up on Harry’s helping arm. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He patted the chair beside him, beaming all over, happy with his quips. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z She only patted my arm and said, “We can study imperatives tomorrow.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “Beeg Bug take Boots ride!” she said, patting him more vigorously on the head. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She started to sniffle, and I patted her back like she was a lost puppy. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hello, Crystal,” I say and pat the pig with the nose spots, hoping I’m right. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted her purse once and then turned away. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She patted Kapu, crawled off in the fog, and stood up when she thought she was safely out of sight. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sorry, sir,” said Mr. Ketch, and he patted his mustache with one gloved finger, looked up the hill and down again, and whistled through his teeth. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Her fingers strayed to the winding key on its bottom, but glancing at the sleeping Tuck, she shook her head, gave the little box a pat, and dropped it into her pocket. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Those marketwomen who had counted their pats of butter after he brushed past their stands, Mrs. Lapham with her prophecies that he would end on the gallows, had not been so far wrong. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly, my left hand patting Schwarz to encourage a hiatus in her meowing, I worked the top off my drum with my right hand. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Hagrid reached out a great hand and patted him painfully on the shoulder. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z When I did, she patted my face and neck with a white towel. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He could never find the right words for her, even though she smiled and patted him on the head and told him he was good. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He looked in the mirror and patted his beard into shape. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z She stood up and patted Raymie on the back, and then she looked her in the eye and said, “I want to tell you something.” Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z She reached over and patted my knee and said, “You are a good friend to Howard, Charlie.” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “All right,” I said and patted her knee. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z "Come and join us, Ma," Uncle Lou says, patting her armchair. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I patted him on the shoulder, and he did the same to me, and it seemed like we were cool, but I knew I still had to make it up to him somehow. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Effie's somewhat teary and keeps patting my hair and talking about how she told everyone we were pearls. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Mother sat on the bed beside him and patted his leg. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z She gives Marisol a reassuring pat on the hand before we leave, with a few urgently whispered words: “It’s going to be okay. Everything will be fine.” The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I give the rocks a pat good-bye and we head down to the stream to wash up. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z She picked up a handkerchief from the chair beside her and wiped her eyes and patted delicately at her nostrils. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He patted his pockets, but he had nothing to stop the bleeding. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z As quietly as possible, so as not to startle it, we rise, crowd around Janine, squeezing her, patting her. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugs and gives Rex one last pat. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She had me dig a hole for it and put it in the ground and pat the dirt around it tight, like it was a baby and I was tucking it into bed. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z They pat us down too, looking for weapons. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z She was gently patting Doha’s mother, who was doubled over in tears. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Mother pats me on the shoulder and swishes out through the kitchen door. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Dad pats Brady’s face over and over again in denial, as if to wake him up from a bad dream. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He reached out and patted her on the knee, which seemed stupid in that situation, but Alec and Lana were just returning from getting fresh water from the stream. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z How absurd I was sitting in his shop, waiting for him to pat me on the head and say, “Good boy.” Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I tucked the coins away and tied my purse firmly underneath my shirt, then gave him a meaningful look and patted it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I knelt and patted her grave, taking a handful of soil from it. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He gave a pat to the stone head as he went in. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He winked and patted his pocket, where he kept the scrap of canvas Sefia had given him a week before. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “I'm glad of that,” Dicey said, reaching to pat his tangled hair. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z She lowered her hands quickly, embarrassed by her show of enthusiasm, but James gave her a half smile and Steve a “good job” pat on his tips. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She looks so sad as she pats my hand. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Go on up to 806, baby,” she says, patting my arm. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z In his lap there was an enormous snake’s head, which he was patting. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave my shoulder a quick pat instead. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z She pats my other hand and leaves the room, discreetly ignoring my tears. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He pats it and tells me to watch the game. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z The wind blew the fire so close to us that Chubs had to pat my jeans down so I wouldn’t go up in flames. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She looked as though she was fighting back a smile, but she kept patting Ron’s arm sympathetically. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I patted my pockets and emptied out my stuff— Riptide, a Kleenex, my apartment key. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z With a laugh, Dvoyka did put her down, patting her on the head after he did. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z The ahjimma pats my head and says I am a good girl for walking such a long way. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z They’re gathered around Dylan, too, giving him high fives and pats on the back. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He laughed and patted me on the back. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z She reached over and grabbed a napkin off my food tray to pat her face dry. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He turned around, saw me being patted down, and realized my escape had lasted a mere four steps. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He pats Mike on the back and leads him away. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Twice she leans over and pats my mom’s forearm. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z She patted the clothes that she had piled on the window ledge. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Minho reached down and patted his backpack, where his notes rested. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z And I said, patting your hand, ‘What, do I give you trench mouth?’ Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks a lot, Hermione,” said Harry, giving her a hasty pat on the back as he checked his watch and saw that it was nearly eight o’clock. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Charley got a coughing fit and I couldn’t take time to pat him on the back. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Shephard pats me on the back and goes off to put the books away. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Patrice came and sat on the floor by my chair, patting my leg with a little boy’s solemn endurance. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z One of them lifted his left hand from time to time and patted the floor lightly and swiftly ten or twenty times, then sat motionless again. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He jumps down, sets it in front of the doorway, and gives it a loud pat. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Chubs and Liam stood, up to their ears in awkward, until Chubs finally reached out and patted my head like he would have patted a dog. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “Very well, my son, for a small boy!” and walked him off, with a paternal pat on the head. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s a little crying going on among them, some mutual patting and hand-holding, the ostentatious use of handkerchiefs. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Crowds of people were congratulating the performers, surrounding them, patting them on the back. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Kosi patted his thigh under the table, as though to calm him down, which irritated him. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Blushing, she patted my arm and thanked me for being her friend. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Helen pats me on the knee, and her long earrings swish back and forth. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Ms. Jen shooed it away and tried to pat Big Rose’s shoulder, but that girl ducked away from her. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z She patted the arm of my chair and smiled. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z If only I could stop picturing Mrs. Spitz patting me. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z She sits down on the floor, her legs crossed, and pats a patch of wood next to her. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z She got down on her knees and patted the ground, searching for a glint of silver. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Mr. Randolph reached out and felt for the boy’s head and patted it. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z She lightly patted her baby’s back with her palm, her messy ponytail bobbing along. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Trotter pulled the covers up around Gilly’s chin and patted them and her. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z She patted the dirt with the back of the shovel. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I reached over, giving her knee a gentle pat. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I sit him on the bank, push his head between his knees, and pat his back awkwardly as I survey the area. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z After a moment, his eyes softened and he patted me on the shoulder. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Dad puts down his jam jar of tea and pats the back of my hand. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z He tightened some things here, loosened some more over there, tugged and patted and shaped. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z For a moment, Harry saw, by its brightness, somebody welcoming it back .. . raising his hand to pat it...someone who looked strangely familiar...but it couldn’t be... Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “I know you didn’t, sweetie pie. Jo, you can’t scratch anymore, okay? If you have to, pat it, like Matthew said.” Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Abay patted him on the face and passed him a glass of fizzy orange drink. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z He pats me on the head and says, “Nice to meet you, Natey Foster.” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He patted down his hair and kept the right side of his face turned away from me, though his left eye rolled toward me and winked. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z One of them pats down Tobias’s legs while the other takes the gun tucked under his waistband. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “And so you must say good-by,” said Rhyme, patting him gently on the cheek. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z He patted away at it with his free hand, still laughing. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She nodded and patted her pocket yet again to check the medicine. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He greeted us in turn, nosing us for a pat, then splashed into the shallows and slurped at the brackish water. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He could barely get through a mutual pat on the back. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Aunt Goldie patted on Peach as he got quieter and quieter. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The ground around it has been dug up and patted back down. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z My mother and I stand at his side, and get nods and pats on the shoulder. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He used one of his clawed feet to mimic her hug, patting her awkwardly on the back. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Then he walked into the farm kitchen, and kissed his mother on the cheek, and helped himself to a cottage loaf and a large pat of fresh-churned butter. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z He was smiling, patting the tips of the longer strands we stood in. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z If the pats had been just a tad firmer, he could have pat-pat-patted me right into the ground. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He knelt beside the Mellower’s mother and tentatively patted her arm. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z His large hands patted at his pockets, as if a gift for her might appear there. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She chuckled softly as she patted Eilwen’s arm dry and laid it back gently on the bed. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z For a few minutes Rat waited with him, quietly watching the hootch, then he patted the kid’s shoulder and left him alone. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted Rhonda and Number Two on the arms, and they helped him to his feet. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Mami held a yellow blouse with a ruffled collar against her bosom, patted the neckline into shape, and stretched it across her shoulders to check the fit. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “So he patted Khalil down and told him he would check his license and registration. What next?” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Kalyani sat on the bed and absentmindedly patted Lenin, who was asleep next to his tiny grandmother, sucking his thumb. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He reined up, but was hopping around in the saddle, patting the horse, slapping his own thigh, gesturing wildly, pointing, grinning. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Here he allowed each of them to pat him on the head, before turning and setting off at a run around the outskirts of the village. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She winks at him and pats the top of his head. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z The little, firm pat of golden butter came out, with the strawberry and its leaves molded on the top. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The man patted his brow with the handkerchief before putting it in his pocket. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Five hours ago, before he knocked on Guitar’s door, he had stood on the top step, dripping in the summer rain that still patted the window, imagining that the drops were tiny steely picks. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z She gives me a little pat and then whispers to me, “Get up every time you fail.” A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “You did a fine job,” he said, patting Milo on the head. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z “Tonight I drinking with my son. And one, please, for my friend,” he said, patting the old man on the back. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She gets up from the table and pats my shoulder. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Mom patted me on my arm at the door of the bus. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I patted their heads and picked another letter. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z She pats the kid on the shoulder and ushers him inside. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z And at school, all kinds of people patted me on the shoulder, shook my hand, or gave me a thumbs-up. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z She smiles warmly at me, pats my cheeks, too, and exclaims something about my hair. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Very funny,” Joe growled, patting his bloody lower lip, wincing with each pat. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But he said nothing and resumed patting down the next student. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He smiled and patted me on the head. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Felicia, her eyes closed tight, cautiously patted the floor until she touched the peeled grapes her sister had left for her there, and screamed to holy hell. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “I know, I know,” she said, patting him on the belly. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I jumped each time, and Rosaleen gave my leg a pat. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z His eyes were gentle as he looked over at Maya, then reached over and patted her hand. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Peewee patted me on the leg, and started to look out again. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “Fred?” gushed Tater as the four dogs received head pats and ear rubs. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z “Dictionopolis will always be grateful, my boy,” interrupted the king, throwing one arm around Milo and patting Tock with the other. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z She patted him, and he licked her hand, looking at her the way he used to look at you. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z She pats the top of my head, letting me know she’s done, and then she gives me a kiss and tells me to get into bed. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I patted him on the back while he stared at me, his eyes wide. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z "There, there," he patted my shoulder and cleared his throat once or twice. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z She sits up, takes one look at my face, and pats the space beside her. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She arranged the pillows, patted them up, and sat down. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Let’s go, honeyboy,” she said, patting the top of my pillow. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z I patted the flower that was firmly in place and warming my heart and gave him a double okay. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z But Ma just gives me a thoughtful “hmm” before giving her bag a reassuring pat. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z He patted Aelia s shoulder, then blessed her and her sisters. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z “But the other kicked and kicked, and in the morning they found him there, floating on a big pat of butter.” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She pats the table next to her, and I sit on the edge of it. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He reached out to grab his drink from Genie, then patted the cushion next to him. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He puts his hand out to my arm, patting it to stop me. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z His intensity had lessened and he was friendly again, smiling and patting me on the back. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I dropped off my ride, patted Widget on the head, and apologized. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z The new people were looking lost and confused and shy, so many of us came up on ’em and patted ’em on the back and shocked their hands and welcomed ’em to Buxton. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z She sat on a wicker chest and patted the spot next to her for me to sit. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Piper patted Leo’s arm, like she couldn’t believe he was really here. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He felt an absurd impulse to josh old Lee, to pat him on the back and ruffle the white hair and tell immoral stories. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z And I can remember that his arm would rest lightly over my shoulders and his hand pat my arm occasionally. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z We wash Abuela’s hair and rinse it with conditioner, then we pat her dry with towels as if this could somehow heal her. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She broke into a wide smile, then reached out to pat Nunu on the head. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Butternut jumped up my leg, so I reached down to pat his head. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z He pats at the space next to him. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z His short legs wrapped around her, and he patted her on the back with his tail. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z How they complained of physical ailments while patting your knee! Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He looked helpless, like he didn’t know what to do, then commenced patting her shoulder. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I patted Mom a little on the back, enough to say, Okay, yeah, enough for affection. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “The number is in her datebook,” he said, and grabbed a hand towel from the rack and patted his face. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z My mother patted the flour off her hands. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “You are very dear to me, Cady,” said Granddad, patting my shoulder. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Gum Baby patted my head absentmindedly and scanned the area. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z "Actually"—Fifi calculates by lifting her fingers one by one from the baby's back, then patting them down—"it was the fourth night. But I knew the minute I saw him." How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z This time, it melts into my neck as soft as a pat of butter. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She patted my cheek affectionately, giving me peanut butter racing stripes. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z They patted my hand and they tucked my blanket in around my knees, and they left. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Then he patted Joey on the shoulder and said, “Thanks again. You’re going to take a right up here at Haley Street. By the way, my name is Ned.” Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I would pat my pants and say aloud, “THIS IS GOD’S ATTIRE!” Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He patted his pockets and said, “My ticket’s not there.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then a hand found Jinny’s and patted it, as if Ess was the one cheering her, and not the other way around. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “No, no, sweet child,” she said, patting my arm. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Adam lay on the bed, a sheet pulled up to his waist, and Alice patted the cuts with a linen handkerchief dipped in warm water. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Harlan carefully scraped together all the cash, patting it and tunking it softly until it was in a single neat stack. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked up at her, reached out a little hairy hand, and patted Anya’s softly. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Uhmma pats her cheek nervously and says, Gomo will borrow the money if we would like to go back with him. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Outside, the rain pats the muddy walkways between the buildings. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “He’s like a vampire,” Chencho said, patting his hair down over his deformed eyelid. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I woke him, and when he saw me he patted my cheek. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z White light from the kitchen stretches into the lounge room, and the Doorman’s paws reach out and lightly scratch me, asking for a pat. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “I have this,” I said, patting my back pocket, knowing they could smell it on my breath. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I gently eased her against my shoulder and patted her back. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z A smear of rouge, a pat of powder. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Then each aunt, pulling my pink blanket back patting the crop of thick curls tugging at my new toes touching my cheeks. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z Her lungs squeaked and her bunny barrettes made clicking sounds each time she patted Raymie’s back. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z His scalp was a riot of springy red hair just like Tom’s, and he kept patting it as though it might fall out if he didn’t push the roots back in. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Cora patted the old man’s arm after the last race. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z She patted around the floor until she found her blanket, then she snuggled quickly in, for the cold had crept with iron stealthiness into the cabin. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z “If he says it, it’s true,” Mr. Black said, patting my head. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z He patted the nearest tree and sauntered off down a trail. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, without supervision, my little cousins had begun balancing on logs, patting mudcakes, enjoying the holiday of smearing their dresses and darkening their white socks. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “Yeeka indeed,” she said, and reached down to pat the child on the head. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z It’s not clear that much of value is learned by reducing Chris McCandless’s strange spiritual quest to a list of pat psychological disorders. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Here,” she said as gently as she could, patting a space beside her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She reaches up and pats her cheek with one hand. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z John Henry patted her on the head, nearly smooshing her, then looked confused when he lifted his hand to find Gum Baby stuck to it. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Instead, I pat the back of his sweater, damp with sweat and heaving as he gulps in air. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z She cries as she feeds him, and as she pats him to sleep, and as he cries between sleeping and feeding. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I pat her helmet where her cheek is. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Somehow, Finn got home, stabled and watered the mare, patted the goat, stumbled into the house. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z In between pat- frisking inmates as they entered or exited the mess hall, there was time to just stand around and gab. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They murmured words he did not catch; he felt gentle pats upon his back, and then they all traipsed back toward the cottage, leaving Harry alone beside the elf. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She patted the duvet next to her to get him to come and sit down. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z I patted myself, satisfied that they were flat enough that my uncle would not notice them. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Nali, her face first surprised, then relaxed, patted the woman’s shoulder. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I said that he often pats me on the cheek, which I don’t like. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Standing on tiptoe she placed the ribbon over his bent head and patted the shiny gold medal in place on his chest. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Of course, it’s difficult for you, who knew him best,” said Slughorn, who like Harry could reach no higher than Hagrid’s elbow, but patted it all the same. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z We both went on patting and stroking Jasper, who, unaccustomed to such attention, rolled over on his back in ecstasy. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I can still feel her smooth, cool hand against my cheek, patting it once, twice, then pulling away without any reluctance. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I press the visitor pass across my shirt, making sure it sticks with a couple pats. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Ah well,” Paul Marshall said, patting his pocket. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “And then our ancestor touched my mouth,” and I patted my cheek as if it already hurt. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She led me to her cot and patted a spot beside her. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z High John squatted and patted the crow’s neck feathers. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z |
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