| 单词 | peaceful |
| 例句 | Detroit has already seen a peaceful massing of more than a hundred thousand blacks—think about that. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He was peaceful unless you took his scrap of quilt away, and then he became distressed and produced horrible, loud mooing noises until he got it back. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “Wonder what it’s like to have a peaceful life,” Ron sighed, as evening after evening they struggled through all the extra homework they were getting. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Hollingsworth billed it as an overall guide to helping modern young housewives create a peaceful, optimistic, and sanitary household. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z She looks peaceful in the kitchen of this house in her spotless apron, everything clean and polished around her, flowers bobbing in the garden beyond, birds chirping away, music from Radio Eireann on the wireless. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z The other two chicks hatched to the peaceful sound of wind playing on the webs of the Delhi Bridge. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I consider knocking over some flowerpots, but that wouldn’t be fair to the innocent plants, who are only trying to lead a peaceful existence of photosynthesis and respiration. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The animal itself was as peaceful and well-behaved as that father of all picture-wolves—Red Riding Hood’s quondam friend, whilst moving her confidence in masquerade. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z These proper folk, who had always maintained an appearance of peaceful reserve, now rolled in the aisles with abandon. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z We sat in silence at the thought of that, feeling suddenly peaceful and happy. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Sorrowfully they cast loose the funeral boat: there Boromir lay, restful, peaceful, gliding upon the bosom of the flowing water. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The river had done its best, I was sure, to give her a peaceful ride out of this life. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama was completely still, peaceful even in her sleep. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “To think that all this peaceful beauty should hide such cold evil,” he breathed wonderingly. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Such white people are the only hope for South Africa; the more their numbers increase, the better the chances for peaceful change. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The guy had his head against the door; his brown face was peaceful and he was snoring loudly. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He was a peaceful, kind, remote old man. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of the footage was of a tribe called the South Fore, who were a peaceful and friendly people. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z And so he set into “Shall We Gather at the River?” as the most peaceful hymn he knew, even if it was about the afterlife. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Frog Level was peaceful, so we kept going. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I asked her milk cows, too, but they just blinked their big, peaceful eyes at me. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Her heart was not beating as strongly as usual and she felt weary and old, but she was sure at last that she had saved Wilbur’s life, and she felt peaceful and contented. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z She faced the mountains, bathed in sun syrup, her face as still and peaceful as I’ve ever seen a face. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z It was a very peaceful place, lonely and quiet. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z “It looked so peaceful from inside,” Arm shouted back. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He’s in striped pajamas and looks peaceful, boyish even. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I slipped outside and saw how still Montego Drive looked—quiet as a ghost town, the air hushed and peaceful, the only sound the pulsing rhythm of Mrs. Cantrell's sprinklers. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z After several relatively peaceful years, J. T.’s gang got involved in a turf war with a neighboring gang. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z “We are a peaceful people,” he said, his voice trembling. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Spaced and peaceful and serene, with that quality of autumn always in bells even in the month of brides. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He also loved the atmosphere of peaceful hospitality at the Wedgwoods’ home. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I was surprised at how young and peaceful he looked and how small he was. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The road dropped into the flat valley and revealed the adobe houses of the peaceful village. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Complete silence fell in the clearing, and all seemed peaceful and quiet in contrast to the wildly beating heart of the desperate, trapped cat. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z They descended another stairway and walked down peaceful aisles washed in Blue. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “Our final destination all along. It’s mostly safe and peaceful, with work opportunities and good schools.” Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z He felt fine even, lying there and waiting in peaceful curiosity for the next violent unharbingered jerk to come. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z It was silent and peaceful in the garden. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z "For the first time in a long while, I feel peaceful...." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z That peaceful relationship was able to persist because hummingbirds don’t count on us to spread their babies or to offer our bodies for food. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z “My people are peaceful,” the Queen said curtly. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “Let’s all sit down and have a nice, peaceful family lunch.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The pattern of the peaceful times felt immensely tranquil compared to the tortured chaos of the others. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The air so still and peaceful moments ago now pulses with their buzz. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Her voice exploded through the peaceful night air like a foghorn; behind him, Harry heard Fleur and Roger fall out of their rosebush. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z As soon as his breath sounded peaceful and regular, Elinor took off the stupid dress, got into her own clothes, combed her tousled hair, and wrote him a note. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Many others, employing cruel means, were unable to hold on to their state even in peaceful times, not to speak of the uncertain times of war. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z From there the valley below was green and peaceful. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z With wild yells very uncharacteristic of peaceful mice, the friends seized their staves and charged out, fired with new zeal. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She looks calm and peaceful, like she could doze off right here in the middle of this steamy, scary jungle. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Scythe Faraday had chosen a peaceful bloodletting for the man, but that was not what happened. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The mounted troops entered the oasis from the north; it appeared to be a peaceful expedition, but they all carried arms hid-den in their robes. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I imagine that the lives lived here were peaceful ones, quiet ones. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z From others there was the peaceful sound of a chair slowly rocking. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Surely it would be peaceful and steady, that way of living, and easier, too, demanding no set standard? Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “A poor city that once was rich. A hungry city that once was fat. A bloody city that once was peaceful.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z MidPass should’ve been a peaceful place, somewhere you could play, grow up, sing, dance, and let the magic of the world carry you along. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Her arm was dead, black from the tourniquet down with a faint scent of rot, but she seemed the most peaceful yet. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The cannons of his adversary were thundering in the tattered morning when the Majesty of England drew himself up to meet the future with a peaceful heart. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The ravens muttered above his head as he worked, a strangely peaceful noise. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z That’s where the water would be, healing out to the sea and the peaceful grottoes. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Aside from the occasional marauding visit by a lion or hyena, my childhood years were peaceful and fun. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom and Dad exploded with cheers and applause, waking Fig from his peaceful slumber and sending him lumbering down the hall. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Looking down the peaceful street, it seemed no one could imagine the terror we had all endured. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Diana,” he murmured, and fell into a deeper, more peaceful sleep. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I gently stroked it with my index finger, picturing it asleep and peaceful. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z The humanities and amenities of life had no attraction for him—its peaceful enjoyments no charm. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z One band might have been belligerent and the other peaceful. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He seemed so peaceful, so indifferent to everything that she decided to release him. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Poor people of color, like other Americans—indeed like nearly everyone around the world—want safe streets, peaceful communities, healthy families, good jobs, and meaningful opportunities to contribute to society. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z “You told the truth—your dad’s a peaceful, well-meaning guy who occasionally loses a wing nut. Anybody who reads that story can see how much you care.” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z The strike was to be orderly and peaceful: signs posted in five languages reminded strikers to “Obey the union’s rules to molest no person or property, and abide strictly by the laws of the country.” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z As I went on along the path I realized that a whole village or town was scattered about in the shadow of that slanting forest, all as random as Rer was, but secretive, peaceful, rural. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z His gallery is divided into 5 folders—bored, curious, angry, hurt, peaceful—and each has multiple black-and-white photos. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Despite the exertion implied by their activity, their faces looked peaceful. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z A new mood had taken hold of him, and he felt resolute and peaceful. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z It might not be so peaceful even if they did get round to it, because of the big road nearby. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The shore line was peaceful and flat, and the calm sea bumped it playfully along the sandy beach. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z In 144 school districts in eleven Southern and border states, desegregation happened in a peaceful manner, with no need for the federal government to intervene. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I looked at the house that my father and my brothers had built on the juniper-patched hill; it was quiet and peaceful in the blue night. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They fell asleep to the peaceful, curious, continual lapping sound of waves. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Conversion from the old religions to Christianity took several forms across Europe: sometimes through peaceful persuasion, sometimes through conquest. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z We sat in silence that felt peaceful and heavy and weird and sad—pretty much everything but happy. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “I don’t want to leave the world in a state of fright. I want to know what’s happening, accept it, get to a peaceful place, and let go. Do you understand?” Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The room settled back into a peaceful quiet, save for Chubs’s wheezing snores. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z It all looks so intimate, cozy and peaceful, and for once it really is. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z But it was a new peaceful kind of tiredness. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He was a peaceful man and always tried to head off arguments. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z But then I catch sight of my grandmother, who doesn't look peaceful at all. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z As the clock ticks closer and closer to midnight, I watch Will, fast asleep on the other side of my laptop screen, his face calm, peaceful. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z A second later the sheep all moved away, back to their regular peaceful wanderings. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I’m all right, his voice was saying, I’m in a peaceful place. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z “It’s not happening. Dr. King tried the peaceful way. They came back at him with bullets. They brought this war on us! It’s time to fight back.” The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I kept my eyes closed, trying to recall the sound and movement of train on track that could make you feel lonely sometimes and peaceful at others. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z It was surreal being back at camp, because everything looked so peaceful: no burning buildings, no wounded fighters. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Instead, it was just a few short, peaceful steps from the door to the car. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z However, the evening feed was peaceful and cool and after a time everyone felt refreshed. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z And they smiled at each other, a tired and peaceful and wonderful secret. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z "In a peaceful village like this, it is hard to conceive of true evil." Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “No sight of misery disturbs us, nor of despairing poverty out in vain search for employment.... We work our eight hours a day in peaceful security and in absolute confidence of our pay.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “But it’s always been so peaceful,” Mom said. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z Then, of a sudden, the clouds parted, he felt the sun like a crown of glory, and he was in a peaceful field. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z The house looked very peaceful as I came upon it from the woods and crossed the lawns. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He was as close to peaceful as he was going to get, snoring away in the back of the boat, and I wasn’t sleepy anyway. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Do not forget you are air pirate and capitalist warmonger! You are criminal aggressor who has bombed and killed peaceful Vietnamese!” Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “Men say that freezing to death is almost peaceful. Fire, though... do you see the candle, Gilly?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z We were all sad to leave each other, as we had learned that we were not returning to peaceful places. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z I will be a dead person, peaceful and clear, like them. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The water of the creek is cold and peaceful, it comes straight from the cemetery, from the graves and their bones. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I paid half price, because I was under eighteen, but half price in those times was more than full price when everything was peaceful. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z I glance around at the seemingly peaceful woods. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The illustration of the child asleep in his bed beneath the stars faces outward, but it is difficult to tell if the child’s dreams are peaceful or restless. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z It was so peaceful there in the fog. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z As day followed peaceful day Little Rabbit thought Big Rabbit must be right. Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Lincoln tried to stop the states from leaving, but they refused his peaceful appeals. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z But apart from that, the atmosphere was oddly peaceful and reassuring. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z They preferred that the country descend into civil war rather than have majority rule by peaceful means. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a calm, beautiful summer morning with a peaceful wind. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “A library is supposed to be a place for peaceful contemplation.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z The peaceful scene had changed into something no longer beautiful. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z For several days he plodded that way, aimlessly searching for nothing, in no hurry, a minuscule curious specter inching around in that peaceful winter country, absorbing something, taking it in—indelibly—for all time. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z When everything was peaceful again, he once more charged through the trees and attacked Humphrey. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z The darkest stretch was Thunder Beach, peaceful and deserted under a yellow moon. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Powell’s was one of Petra’s favorite places; it was peaceful, and you never knew what you might find. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps it was because it looked so peaceful that Farid was not afraid of it. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z A night like this, after recent events, could lead a man to reflect on life in general, and so that is what Bernabe did while things were momentarily peaceful. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Around him, the North Carolina night looked just as quiet and peaceful as it always did. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z With peaceful absorption Biff settled down to the details of the newspaper before him. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z They both look very peaceful in all this chaos. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Clips of military vehicles rolling past as reporters talked about “hopes for a peaceful demonstration.” All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Just when everything was so perfect and peaceful, an argument sprang up between the two oldest girls. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He had a peaceful, strong manner that did not provoke anger or invite fights. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I wonder how they think this is going to happen, the peaceful part. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z Soon after, somewhere near them, they heard the unceasing bubbling of a nightjar—a peaceful sound, without menace, which died gradually away as they pushed on. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “Horatio, I am sorry for your burdens. You may lay them down here, for a time, in this peaceful place. Or better still, share them with me.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Except this peaceful mountain was not a mountain. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z And then Taisin found a stone on the riverbank that had a particularly peaceful energy, and she handed it to Con. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “I feel so light,” he said, “so light and peaceful.” Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z This one time when it’s peaceful outside, and you’re seeing things move, and you don’t want to, and everyone is asleep. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z I am a woman of peaceful Chiffewar, and no expert on the attractions of violence or the nature of war. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z They looked peaceful enough, but they were huge—die size of hippos. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z It was the middle of a peaceful dog watch when danger struck. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Nor is it my job to explain the geopolitics of countries you keep hearing about in the news or to defend a peaceful religion practiced by one-point-six billion people. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z It’s mad peaceful, like I could stay here all day and make it to tomorrow. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z No longer did Saturday soup prayers make me feel joyous and peaceful because now I knew the truth. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Castro’s face was perfectly peaceful, but a tear dropped from her chin. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z But now she was back to her peaceful self. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z And I could feel water again running swift and peaceful in the secret shade. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z And there are Helena and Max, side by side, peaceful, Helena with her arms around his bruised neck. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z It would have been a happy, peaceful holiday had it not been for the stories of disappearances, odd accidents, even of deaths now appearing almost daily in the Prophet. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Thomas had never seen the place look so peaceful. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “You’ve got too much education. If we hired you, you might cause trouble among our obedient workers. We don’t want a mutiny; this is a peaceful country.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z On the contrary, from the next room Úrsula perceived the peaceful rhythm of her sleep, the serenity of her tasks, the order of her meals, and the good health of her digestion. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z I remembered my mom telling me that a big reason for the bonobos’ peaceful society was how plentiful food is south of the Congo River. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The next month, five hundred students staged a peaceful protest through downtown Hampton. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z The man identified himself as Archie, and as the two settled into a more peaceful conversation, he revealed to Bloom that he had spent a decade in London serving as a rich man’s bodyguard. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z So overweening, now they have killed my peaceful kine, my joy at morning when I climbed the sky of stars, and evening, when I bore westward from heaven. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z In more primitive ages, when a just and peaceful society was in fact not possible, it had been fairly easy to believe in it. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Jesus was smiling and the kids were smiling and everything seemed peaceful and right. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z Then the Memory ends, and I find myself in my own room again, jolted back into a peaceful scene. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He was jailed for inciting riots that weren’t riots but peaceful gatherings. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z For the next decade, Ogden and Kira enjoyed a peaceful, happy existence, living and working in relative seclusion. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z It looked so peaceful, yet I knew that over there were hunters, noting where chimpanzees made their nests so they could shoot them at first light. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z That would be about right—me and May the only two who couldn’t lie peaceful on the bed for five minutes. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a long time before they were able to do so, and it would have been better for them if they never had, because most of them never recovered their peaceful habits of sleep. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z And so, while everything seemed peaceful, I knew it was not. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “This was a nice place. Clean and peaceful. Wish we could’ve stayed.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z We fall into a peaceful silence on the highway. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z He contorts in a very peaceful, very holy way I think it’s the first chance in a long time the father’s had to say thank you. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z If he made a good recovery, he might expect to live another three years, and he looked forward to the peaceful days that he would spend in the corner of the big pasture. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z I pretended to be asleep, enjoying the fact that we could be in the same room and relatively peaceful, even if it was a hospital room. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I know my parents had their reasons to raise us without religion, but it still upsets me to hear my grandmother's peaceful beliefs denigrated. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z In those peaceful times, such a comment wasn't meant in a hostile way, but as an affirmation of how strange we seemed to those whose religious practices differed from ours. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Elinor's voice was pouring rage and despair into the peaceful study. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Boy21 sits on the locker-room bench listening to all of the questions with a very peaceful expression on his face. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z How peaceful it is, thought Kit, lazily stretching her toes nearer to the blaze. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z She glanced at Jessie, wondering if she should wake her, but her sister looked so peaceful curled up on the carpet. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Students began organizing into groups to plot strategy for a peaceful rally in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Soweto. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “These are a sweet, gentle people, very indulgent, very peaceful,” he said. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Island life was peaceful and kind of isolated from the rest of the world. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z On occasion, when casualties came in, there were quick spurts of activity, but otherwise the days flowed by without incident, a smooth and peaceful time. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I sit up and look out at the peaceful terrain. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z As he drove along the peaceful highway he soon fell to daydreaming and paid less and less attention to where he was going. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z “However, what started as a peaceful rally quickly turned violent,” says Sullivan. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Our townspeople wanted to “keep things peaceful” at all costs. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She pounded on the barrier between the front and back seats until finally one of the guardsmen turned to her, his gaze anything but peaceful. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z But if peaceful protest is met with violence, its efficacy is at an end. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z "Listen, Caulfield. If you want to sit here and have a quiet, peaceful drink and a quiet, peaceful conver--" "All right, all right," I said. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z Churches hire armed guards to ensure peaceful services. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Even though this place feels strange, I like how peaceful it is. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, but they’re supposed to be all peaceful and nice. Why would a unicorn need a horn? What’s it do with it?” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The old-man sat on when the last plate was emptied, lost in his own world, his peaceful stillness diffusing through the little cabin so that the watchers sat graven in their places. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Behind them, Village, quiet and peaceful, continued its daily life. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Below us, Camp Half-Blood looked peaceful—green fields, forest, shiny white Greek buildings. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Perhaps the Taliban would settle down, go back to their homes, and let us live as peaceful citizens. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z There was no law against a peaceful demonstration. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Instead of thinking, I picture a body of water and me on my back floating, still and peaceful, no movement except my heart beating in my chest. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “I don’t suppose you would consider peaceful surrender?” said a cold voice behind her. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z And Joanna’s face looked peaceful and dreamy in the light from the street lamp. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “This is not a peaceful assembly,” an officer on a loudspeaker says. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z We walked slowly down the road to the church, and I felt glad and almost peaceful again at being away from the house. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z He knew something was wrong because of the way his father acted with him, peaceful in the knowledge he didn’t have to put up a fight anymore. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z If there are no complications, it can be very peaceful. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “This place is nice and peaceful and deserted. Now let’s go back.” The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “Yes, I’m sure it will be very peaceful when we are all either dead or cowering in submission under the threat of mind control or stuck in an endless simulation.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Just when I think she looks even vaguely peaceful, her eyes shock open and she speaks. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The lights shine soft but bright in the night fog, and it’s more lovely and peaceful than anything I've seen in a long time. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The peaceful silence of the night settled in him. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z His house stood rather far back from the street, in the center of a delightful garden, so that it was quiet and peaceful at the old gentleman’s study window. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a fine, peaceful morning, not a sound from the tannery, which for one blessed day in the week closed down completely. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z It was like being on a peaceful island. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Kyril Montana spent a final peaceful moment on the hillside overlooking Milagro, listening to the magpies’ chatter and to roosters crowing. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z One morning he’d awakened, and the ceiling he opened his eyes to was different: smooth and white and peaceful, instead of swirled and shadowed and cobwebbed. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “Their peaceful invasion suggests to me that it may be possible to negotiate a peace treaty with the Erudite and the other Dauntless,” he continues. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z When people made him unhappy with their stupid fighting, instead of yelling at them or fighting with them, he wouldn’t eat until people were peaceful again. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z No wind or boats disturb it; the whole area is peaceful, quiet. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The temple was cool and the sound of the chanting peaceful. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z And a nurse touches my shoulder and tells me it's over even though I can already see it by the peaceful stillness of him. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I stare at their faces next to each other on the pillow, so quiet and peaceful, before any of Bryce’s nightmares have had time to grab hold. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Either the peaceful dissolution of the United States or a civil war would occur unless some sort of political bargain was struck. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Composed in 1782, the sonata evokes the moon over calm, peaceful waters after the passing of a storm. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Together they organized Project C and planned peaceful protests. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z It was blue and peaceful, and a good breeze churned it up, making lines of whitecaps. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The armed forces were there to uphold the democratic process, and all was peaceful on a spring day more sprightly and sunny than usual. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Ophie shook her head, and for a few moments they sat in peaceful silence. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I try to hold on to the peaceful feeling of the dream, but it quickly slips away, leaving me sadder and lonelier than ever. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z It’s peaceful, watching them, until the horns go off like sirens, so loud that they hurt my teeth. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z All we face is a lot of peaceful mice and some local woodland creatures. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Then he stood up, stretched, yawned, and listened to the peaceful wonder of the valley around him. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z They never even see That storm clouds are forming Upon the peaceful sea. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Life in the village should have been peaceful, but it was not. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z It is not quiet, here in this makc-do hospital, but it is peaceful. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z In a single night, as if by magic, beautifully pruned gardens and flowerbeds appeared on the avenues; they had been planted by the unemployed, to create the illusion of a peaceful spring. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The workday streams of people and bicycles were gone, and the street was quiet and peaceful. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “We stayed the last two nights on the property, me and the policeman here, and it’s been peaceful as a church house. Ain’t that right, David?” Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “You told the truth—your dad’s a peaceful, well-meaning guy who occasionally loses a wing nut. Anybody who reads that story can see how much you care.” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Everything felt kind of peaceful and sad and deserted. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Life on the island had become a peaceful and almost boring routine that he understood well. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He reads: “‘Above certain levels, noise or noise disturbance is detrimental to the health and welfare of the citizenry and the individual’s right to peaceful and quiet enjoyment. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z It was a mild night; anywhere else it could have been called peaceful. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z It looked down at the lights in the valley, the houses of the peaceful country-folk. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z But President Eisenhower had insisted that the nation’s first foray into space be presented as a peaceful effort, rather than an explicitly military operation that risked triggering a dangerous retaliation by the Soviet Union. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Above them wound a lovely and peaceful lane lined with pomegranate trees. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought of Doc Machado wanting to form a peaceful protest. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Eyes that looked worried grew soft and peaceful, tongues left off chattering, and ears full of the city’s rustling were rested by the cricket’s melody. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z “You and Trujillo,” Papa says a little loudly, and in this clear peaceful night they all fall silent. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The relaxed, peaceful smile on the woman’s face reminded him of Gabriel being bathed. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z It was a peaceful protest; orderly and insistent, like the ticking of a clock. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “Be peaceful and orderly,” one teacher said, “or else you’ll have the whole Boer army down your necks in no time.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z As I went to sleep that night, I felt peaceful in a way I never had before. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It all looked so peaceful—but to stop at any of these places would mean almost certain death for an elf like Brangwain Spurge. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z I also issued press statements affirming that the strike was a peaceful and nonviolent stay-at-home. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He’d continued down to the beach still unaffected, the bad news acting with a kind of discretion, allowing him these last few peaceful, deluded moments. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She thought, How close this peaceful wall is every day while we are trapped inside. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z And Wang Lung slept and rested himself and took no heed of anything, for he was suddenly very weary and the house was peaceful. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z These plump little mice were not as peaceful as they first looked. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The now-dry panda is tucked safely under her arm, her face peaceful as she sleeps. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “She is determined to make it a peaceful march. She has ordered all who follow her to bring no weapons and even asked them to sign pledges against violence.” A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z His smile is gone, probably because we’re disturbing the peaceful environment of his store. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z He looked up at me and his face was bathed in water and flowing, hot blood, but it was also dark and peaceful as it slumped into the sand of the riverbank. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It was very peaceful here with the lap of the waves breaking over the rocks. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Some scholars imagine ancient hunter-gatherer societies as peaceful paradises, and argue that war and violence began only with the Agricultural Revolution, when people started to accumulate private property. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z So instead of the peaceful, happy, safe Christmas vacation I had dreamed of for months, I was embroiled in integration meetings and worry. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When he arrived, she barred the door of her bedroom, but she heard his peaceful snoring in the next room for so many nights that she forgot about the precaution. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z “It is marked with the sign for peaceful rest.” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The new president lived up to his promise to ease restrictions on political gatherings and permitted the march to take place, only asking that the demonstrators remain peaceful. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It all looked so peaceful, a different world from the one that the flying machine had shattered last night. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I think she’s supposed to be helping Mr. Pomodoro get the school ready for students from all over the world who are going to be nice to each other and make the world peaceful. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z “We got to show them that we can be peaceful if they peaceful with us, or we can mess them up,” Sergeant Simpson said. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z When Katie let them in, she saw that their faces were tired, yet peaceful. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Siddhartha was silent and looked at him with his calm, peaceful smile. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z “I beg you. We are peaceful,” Papa said, breaking the silence, his voice cracking. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It is a small reminder that Indians were neither the peaceful, love-thy- neighbor types envisioned by some apologists or the brutal, ceaselessly aggressive warriors decried by some political critics. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z It was, he thought, one of the most peaceful things he had ever seen. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Things like this would not happen; life could be peaceful. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Armstrong moved over to the bed and, lifting the sheet, looked down on the peaceful face of the dead woman. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z “It’s the first peaceful minute I’ve had since I came to the city.” Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z She was big-boned and had an Indian face, with broad features, dark skin, and a sweet, peaceful expression. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I could not hear the restless sea, and because I could not hear it my thoughts would be peaceful too. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z If I survive this, he thought, it will be a miracle; and he wondered if things would have been more peaceful in Vietnam. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I guess what made it seem fancy was the strange peaceful feeling I got, as if the Lord had said, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant,” or something like that. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He looks hollow and unhappy but he’s definitely more peaceful. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z I see myself in the back of the truck, singing with the girl, though I’ve never sung before, laughing when I am off-key, climbing trees to pick the apples, always peaceful and always safe. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I was picturing our beloved Grandma Caye in heaven, looking around and feeling peaceful in the presence of God, but still missing her family. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The air was filled with the aroma of springtime, and if it weren’t for the overwhelming silence, it would’ve been peaceful. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The woods in the valley were still leafy and full of colour, and seemed peaceful and wholesome. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Except for snuffles and peaceful breathings the room is quiet, all but my heart beating so loudly I believe it will wake everybody. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z If the Indians would follow his example, the peaceful coexistence of Indians and whites could follow naturally, and their gradual merger into a single American people would occur within the arc of the next century. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z And other currents that say, “Don’t stir up anything. Let’s try to keep things peaceful.” Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The specter of yellow fever had incited a normally peaceful group of individuals to violence, and Staten Island officials did not want that mob to turn its fury on them. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z I feel so peaceful and safe with his arm around me, knowing he’s near and yet not having to speak; how can this be bad when it does me so much good? The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “At first, I was so lonely it hurt. But with time, I felt peaceful inside.” Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Miss Thomas reached across the table and touched my arm, she said, “I’m sure it didn’t, Bud, I’m sure it was very peaceful for her.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Better than most people, he knew that Durham was about to enter a particularly difficult period, after enjoying a brief peaceful interval. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z It was so peaceful there, all her trouble left her and she slept. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Just Robbie’s peaceful face and the leaves on their gentle night sojourn, buffeted by the summer breeze. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Zola says, “Angels used to fight, you know. They weren’t always sweet and loving and peaceful.” The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z Besides, my father liked things quiet and peaceful when he was out on the water. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z “But you do have a peaceful planet here.” Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z They had no adventures, talked but little to each other, and everything was unabashedly beautiful and peaceful. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The empty river should have been a peaceful sight, but instead it drove home something that Kaede hadn’t fully understood until now: The Kingdom would die if the seasons did not change. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z They are quiet and peaceful till the owner sets them in a circle. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When the tour resumed, Farmer kept remarking on how pleasant and peaceful the quarters were, and finally I said to him, “I find them kind of depressing.” Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z On the surface it appeared to be totally peaceful and almost a refutation of the term “revolution.” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Each time James Bevel gave the signal, the next group poured out the front door and down the stairs—some fifty children at a time—and continued the peaceful protest march. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z It was very peaceful and quiet: a chickadee sang his poignant little piece for them, and the inevitable whisky-jack arrived on soundless wings to pick up cooky crumbs from within a few feet. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z This was the most peaceful and beautiful spot he had found in all his travels. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z Anybody that didn’t know would have thought that things had blown over, it looked so quiet and peaceful around. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z The next day they began to steer a steady course eastwards; and still all was quiet and peaceful. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z In the midst of all the whirling noise of that supreme moment, Pollard felt peaceful. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z But it was more peaceful than the nightmares that tormented his sleep. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She liked to know about everything, from the most peaceful tiny fish to the hungriest shark. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Her first months as a wife were peaceful and boring. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z And when the battle is done there will be a fresh new world a nicer more peaceful world. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z It was not peaceful, for it was preceded by and would soon be terminated by the presence of Macon Dead. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z He had a peaceful, strong manner that did not provoke anger or invite fights. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He closed his eyes with a peaceful look, then asked me to adjust the pillows behind his head. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z They came up behind a barn where it was suddenly peaceful. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Small fires were still burning in the north, but otherwise the city seemed unnaturally peaceful. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He liked to fix things with his hands; it made him feel peaceful and calm and daydreamy, and he was patient with a jammed clock. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z A lifetime of peaceful vegetarianism stood between me and the willful beheading of a fish. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Ordinary peaceful creatures were usually panic-stricken at the sight of Cluny the Scourge at the head of his army. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The Okinawan people had always been peaceful and had no history of ever going to war. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The noise of traffic was all around them, but the park itself was peaceful and deserted. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Yes, it was he, and they followed him and watched him The Buddha went quietly on his way, lost in thought His peaceful countenance was neither happy nor sad. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z She had faith that this assertive but peaceful protest would help women win the federal suffrage amendment in the shortest time possible. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z If we weren’t prisoners, this place would feel peaceful. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z This was not to be a peaceful ride to, say, New York. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z All that peaceful stuff, though, made me sleepy. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z It was peaceful in the fields which were close to the castle, and no arrows needed to be apprehended. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Each man, as he drew in the smoke, wore a look of concentrated and peaceful attention. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z It was so peaceful I didn’t even bother to swat flies or gnats. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z That part of school, on the North Hampden side, was usually peaceful and desolate, the snow trackless and undisturbed beneath the pines until spring. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z First, he acted while things were peaceful and when he had no fear of opposition. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z To cover up the affair, they accused the Indians on the reservation, even though everybody knew that they were peaceful and that anyone afraid to kill a chicken would hardly kill a man. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He had certainly spoiled the mood of peaceful self-congratulation in which I had eaten breakfast. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z But all seems peaceful and undisturbed on the ground. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z “Still this place seems to me a peaceful realm where no tyrannical king can oppress you.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z It stretched away for half a mile, becoming more calm and peaceful as it dropped, nestled in trees and thick brush, a blue line in a green background. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z In the end, they did not drown ... though there were times when the prospect of a nice, peaceful drowning had a certain appeal. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Now Quentin began to breathe hard again, who had been peaceful for a time in the warm bed, breathing hard the heady pure snowbom darkness. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z Florida was still pretty segregated, so the cultural mix was unique and mostly peaceful—blacks, whites, Hispanics, and some Seminoles. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z As dawn approached, it seemed that it would be a peaceful day. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z They didn’t converse much as the peaceful afternoon waned toward suppertime. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Now, there is a reasonable fellow. An honorable Afghan. A man genuinely interested in a peaceful resolution.” A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I wonder how Captain Smith can be so peaceful while he is locked up like this. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z On one ride a latent terror of heights suddenly overwhelmed an otherwise peaceful man named Wherritt. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z His face was peaceful and unmarked by the sweat of fever. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z The first thing you might notice is how very peaceful it is out here. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z She had a light complexion, large and peaceful eyes, and magical hands that seemed to work out the design of the embroidery with invisible threads. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z The three-toed sloth lives a peaceful, vegetarian life in perfect harmony with its environment. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Usually, winter makes me glum, but every once and a while, moments like this are peaceful and pleasant—the icicles, the glittering snow, the silence. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Helena is still, peaceful, curled up in the coat. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z And so Alma Ember began her studies and lived with her grandmother in the mostly peaceful Georgia town, allowing herself to be troubled only by portfolio deadlines and country-club luncheons. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Evenings were peaceful, smoke settling in the quiet air to soften the dusk, lights twinkling on the ridge we would camp on tomorrow, clouds dimming the outline of our pass for the day after. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z They lacked political and social mechanisms, which we take for granted, to achieve peaceful resolution of serious disputes. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The peaceful mood Jasper created worked its way through me and helped me think clearly. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z It was so beautiful and peaceful that I laughed out loud. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “Silly satyr. Whale sharks are peaceful. They only eat plankton.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z That was the last peaceful moment of my holiday. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z This man had just declared our peaceful sanctuary forbidden by the Floly Quran. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “Yes. And I feel that in order for you to feel more peaceful, we must look into your future.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Everything seemed quiet and peaceful, just an ordinary corner of the Shire. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He was inspecting his toes for mud, his face sleepy and peaceful, his white whiskers glistening with ice crystals. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Cloud Pond was a couple of hundred acres of exquisitely peaceful water surrounded by dark coniferous forest, the treetops pointy black silhouettes against a pale blue evening sky. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z There was something inherently peaceful about the day, despite the darkness of her encounter with Nehemia. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “Oh,” Mark answered, his voice peaceful and soft and only mildly surprised. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z We sat silent and peaceful in our dark corner. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z It often had a sort of peaceful smell—as though nothing bad could happen ever again in the world. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z She looked peaceful sitting there even if she was worrying. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z “We are on peaceful terms with the spinners. We trade with them, we do not invade each other’s lands...but it would be an exaggeration to call them our friends.” Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Already I could see in the setting sun the peaceful adobe houses on the other side of the river. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “The Bureau talks about this golden age of humanity before the genetic manipulations in which everyone was genetically pure and everything was peaceful,” Nita says. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Palmer looked over the peaceful scene: people playing, walking in the park, the trees, children’s shouts. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z The house looked peaceful enough, lots of happy pink, the sweet smell of spring in the air. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z And it was more peaceful up here than down on the street. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Life had become quiet and peaceful, and I felt like hundreds of pounds of pressure had been lifted from my shoulders. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked very old, but peaceful, and sleepy. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z It seemed a peaceful place . . . until Koss spotted the dead man. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She looked so sweet and peaceful, all curled up, and I wanted to hold her, but the doctor said that was not a good idea. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z He felt peaceful and happy, and as if he would like to give everybody he knew a birthday present. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z The sea...So peaceful today—sometimes so cruel...The sea that dragged you down to its depths. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z And from some room far above the street came the lonely, peaceful sound of a moon guitar. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z After a peaceful sojourn Snuffy stood up and advanced farther, working his way slowly westward until eventually he arrived at the gorge rim. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Members of the Japanese American Citizens League were being called inu for having helped the army arrange a peaceful and orderly evacuation. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z From then on, the Army labs were converted to peaceful uses, and usamriid was founded. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The mice of Redwall were peaceful creatures, but that must not be taken as a sign of weakness. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She opened her eyes, studied the peaceful faces of her grandfather and brother. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The kitchen is beautiful, perfectly arranged, pale-colored and peaceful. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Snakes and dogs!” howled Mr. Curtain, before falling into a peaceful sleep. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Adams couldn’t believe how beautiful it all was: the Wall, the vets, the peaceful feeling. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Then he climbed back into bed, rolled down the lamp, and quickly fell into a deep and peaceful sleep. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It was probably just peaceful despair and relief at final and complete abnegation, now that Judith was about to immolate the frustration’s vicarious recompense into the living fairy tale. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z “I think they talk to each other all the time,” she said, “but our minds are not always peaceful enough to hear them.” The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z The peaceful scene was almost enough to lift Leo’s spirits. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “He was shot and killed by the Oakland Police Department at West Oakland High during a peaceful walkout.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He remembered the time he had been there with his sheep; it had been a peaceful night . . . except for the dream. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Felicia misses those peaceful nights with her mother, when the sea had metered their intertwined thoughts. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z So peaceful, but what dreams they might stir up in her if she slept, all throbbing, and sliding. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Always before, the graveyard had seemed real interesting and peaceful. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z We also wanted an emblem which didn’t show the spacecraft themselves but which somehow said our country was making a peaceful landing on the moon. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z In the photos Bedi Ma'am showed us, the ocean looked so peaceful. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Clearly the artist, George Robertson, wanted it to look peaceful and beautiful, and to make slaves look meek and humble. the sugar islands—if, that is, the colonists or the French followed the rules. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z There was a peaceful silence after Ba finished the story. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Warmth seeped into Nico’s bones - a comforting, peaceful sensation he hadn’t had since ... he couldn’t even remember. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He was in the Golden Country, or he was sitting among enormous, glorious, sunlit ruins, with his mother, with Julia, with O’Brien—not doing anything, merely sitting in the sun, talking of peaceful things. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Every day was a happy day, and every night was peaceful. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z They moved slowly across the sunset grass, nibbling as they went: Clover was soon absorbed in feeding, but Holly stopped continually to sit up and sniff about him at the peaceful, empty down. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The agent’s family was gathered around the pool on this dusty peaceful evening. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s really peaceful, like a library, with a high ceiling and dusty old wood, and it smells like a pumpkin patch. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z We worked side by side for a few peaceful hours until Viola rang the bell. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z His mind seemed, to me, like an extremely peaceful place. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Asgard was more peaceful without him, but it was also unprotected. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z His peaceful demeanor was helping her calm down a bit. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Listening to the magnified sound of my own breath is peaceful and strangely euphoric. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z They kissed once more and flicked a little water at each other and rubbed noses, chuckling together, standing in about five feet of softly lapping water, enjoying the peaceful evening. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z In no time at all Remirro reduced the territory to a peaceful and united state, and in so doing, the Duke greatly increased his prestige. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z They did not honesdy want the tea returned and a peaceful settlement made. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Dissent is a necessary ingredient of change, but in a system of government that provides for peaceful change, there is no cause that justifies resort to violence. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Anyway, Abuela looked so peaceful, and I hated the idea of causing her stress. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z He fell asleep with a peaceful heart, there in the cold darkness full of the whisper of water. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z She thinks I am “sweet and loving and peaceful”? So Zola tells me a story about a fearsome battle between angels and evil beings. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z They came out in the spring and stayed until October, hanging around, calling taunts to passersby occasionally but most of the time quiet, languid and peaceful. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “This was supposed to be a peaceful protest.” The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The house was quiet and peaceful at last, and I was wore out. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I had never seen a night so peaceful and still. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He remembered her laugh, though, and how peaceful she was the first few days following the bite, so the touch of her fingertips didn’t frighten him, but it did make him sad. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z So deserted and peaceful that I almost turn around and go back to the car. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Since the holidays were coming, I added: Have a wonderful and peaceful Christmas holiday and a prosperous new year. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “At least you seem to lead a peaceful life,” he said hopefully. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Nok liked it quiet, and this would have been a peaceful and pleasant outing if she didn't know why she was there. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z It is peaceful here, he thought, but for bow long? A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Throughout history, injured people have had to resort to arms in their self-defense where peaceful negotiations fail. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z It was as peaceful and lovely a winter morning as she could imagine. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He was looking at them with mild and peaceful interest. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He imagined that if he could lead a normal life with Blanca, one in which she would be waiting for him every evening in a peaceful home, everything would be different. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z In the next hour a few ministers and political leaders arrived, and telephone negotiations with the insurgents were begun in order to gauge the magnitude of the insurrection and to find a peaceful settlement. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z People would remember that day with all sorts of adjectives: serene, lovely, cheerful, invigorating, peaceful, quiet, astounding, crystalline, blue. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z The common was peaceful and sunny; butterflies perched on thistle flowers and grasshoppers serenaded each other with their ceaseless cadences. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I ventured that if the state decided to use peaceful methods, the ANC would also use peaceful means. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Go on. But you’ve got to apologize to your aunt Goldie and Peach. I want today to be a peaceful day, Comfort.” Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z They said that at some prisons upstate, guys with seniority wanted to be gallery officers, that the galleries were small and tightly run and relatively peaceful. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The night before he had read an extraordinary proclamation to the nation which said that the workers had left the station and had returned home in peaceful groups. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z She fell in love with Islam and the peaceful guidance that it offered. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He was a peaceful sort, made to order for Archie, naturally. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z With the demotion of Nick to our ranks, the peaceful interlude began to slip away, and my life once more became complicated, filled with anxiety and finally danger. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z It’s so peaceful and safe, lying in his arms and dreaming, it’s so thrilling to feel his cheek against mine, it’s so wonderful to know there’s someone waiting for me. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Everything looked perfectly peaceful, like there had never been a war and never would be. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “It’s so peaceful here. This is what life is all about. No cell phones, no iPods, no cars driving by polluting our lungs.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z His ambition was to protect the South American Indians and preserve their culture, striving for a peaceful coexistence. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z He was half tempted to remove the ring from her finger, but...Well, there was something peaceful looking about her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The Fat Lady was snoozing and not pleased to be woken, but swung forward grumpily to allow them to clamber into the mercifully peaceful and empty common room. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He liked that it was big and warm and peaceful. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z With a book in his lap and sitting in sunlight, he looked perfectly peaceful. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Everything was overgrown, but it was really peaceful and Ruth had taken to doing a lot of her reading there, near the back railings, on a bench under a big willow. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z "Punish them? But you wouldn't punish them for a peaceful march." A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The Demiguise is a peaceful herbivorous beast, something like a graceful ape in appearance, with large, black, doleful eyes more often than not hidden by its hair. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I look at Helena, peaceful and black and blue in the next bed. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Experience has established the fact that a person cannot move from a small, peaceful home into a family of a dozen without having something finally snap. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z No, that wasn't quite right, not peaceful, more like ... at peace. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z No one ever said much, but it was always a good, peaceful kind of quiet invading the car. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z It’s peaceful out, and for a moment I enjoy sitting with Sherlock, sharing the morning. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z It looks peaceful from a distance, and inside those walls, it probably is peaceful. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The first thing I noticed was the reef—a black crag of coral with a fig tree clinging to the top, an oddly peaceful thing in the middle of a maelstrom. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z She looked...peaceful there, the sunset making her black hair glow with red, like she was holding lava inside her instead of blood. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Being close to the water and hearing the lake slapping ’gainst the sand was ’bout the peacefulest thing you could think of. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Among the phrases he minted were “blood, toil, tears, and sweat,” “their finest hour,” “the few,” “the end of the beginning,” “business as usual, ” “iron curtain, ” “summit meeting, ’’ and “peaceful coexistence. ” Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z She lay peaceful now, eyes closed, breathing deeply, asleep it seemed. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z His eyes were closed and peaceful, as if he might’ve just been sleeping. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z People stumbled outside, into their fields, slightly stunned by the peaceful silence. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Judging from Claire’s description, the crowds on her street seem to have been reasonably calm and peaceful. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z When peaceful relations between their nations broke down and conflict arose, they also employed their own methods of warfare. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Again I’m struck by how peaceful he is in motion. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “It’s peaceful alright,” Florida said, “except for these dang mosquitoes and flies.” Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z She had worked to keep marches peaceful, even though she would have preferred to “bust up” Durham. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z He just kept looking more and more peaceful. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z There's this peaceful smile on her lips, and I think that maybe it's like she's in the movie herself, now sitting at the dinner table, now running around on the stage with the kids. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t suppose you would consider peaceful surrender?” said a second voice. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “Well, it seems peaceful when I look at old graves like those.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “Isn’t it better to be a relaxed, peaceful person?” We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Vincent is worried Tersteeg will tell Ma and Pa and his uncle’s how he's living, ruining the peaceful relationship they all have at the moment. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z But no one found the words thoughtless or untrue, for Beth still seemed among them, a peaceful presence, invisible, but dearer than ever, since death could not break the household league that love made dissoluble. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z It was well for all that this peaceful time was given them as preparation for the sad hours to come, for by-and-by, Beth said the needle was ‘so heavy’, and put it down forever. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z To do this, he and his men needed to remain passive and peaceful—no matter what. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z Reading Malthus and thinking about the natural world, Charles realized that nature was not happy and peaceful, as Paley had described in his natural theology books. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Immobile, bearded and hand palm-lifted the horseman sat; behind him the wild blacks and the captive architect huddled quietly, carrying in bloodless paradox the shovels and picks and axes of peaceful conquest. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z Afterward, we’ll return to America on the brink of a new school year and share our new diaries, forge new paths, and continue doing whatever we can to create a peaceful and tolerant world. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z We all liked the eagle, but he didn’t look too peaceful until someone suggested we put an olive branch, the symbol of peace, in its claws. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Garfield promised prosperity for working people and a peaceful nation in which they could raise and educate their children. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “Long story. But these guys look... I don’t know, peaceful.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z There was something about the shells of the eight-oar boats, dry-docked and stored for the off-season, that felt peaceful to me. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Long after she fell asleep, I lay awake in the next room, listening to her peaceful exhalations. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m startled as the onsen reappears around me and Hideo, the peaceful fog of hot water and the glisten of early lamplight on the rocks. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z All three of us seemed to be aware that once we left that peaceful moment, it would be behind us forever. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z This gave me grave doubts about Mr. de Klerk’s peaceful intentions. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The Virgin was full of a quiet, peaceful love. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The most peaceful place for her, where she felt safe and protected, was the Catholic Church. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z I, too, say let us be peaceful; but the only way to do this is first to assure justice. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z But in Shaker Heights, things were peaceful, and riots and bombs and earthquakes were quiet thumps, muffled by distance. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Look at her. Look at how peaceful she is. She’s in heaven now, with our dolce Virgen Maria, watching over us.” The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z But the old guy just sat in peaceful silence for a long time. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z The local authorities, after the armistice of Neerlandia, were mayors without initiative, decorative judges picked from among the peaceful and tired Conservatives of Macondo. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z It is a curious, peaceful sort of revolution, in which there is no general apprehension that old views are being outraged and overturned. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt safe, like I was camping in a tent in the woods and surrounded by whispering trees and peaceful bears, like the stories Uncle Bill tells about taking Boy Scouts to Bear Mountain. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z "He looked too peaceful to have been murdered," Turtle said. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I look at the peaceful smile on Ma’s face and wonder if that’s how I look when Mama holds me. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z The quiet room was too peaceful and comfortable to worry in—he would get out and walk by himself for a while. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z When she does, she gets the most peaceful feeling, as if there’s a cool and reassuring hand on her forehead. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The challenger ignored the peaceful greeting and sprang, hitting the old fox hard in the flank and pinning him down, then sank his teeth into Gray’s thin neck. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z In their diversity, the objects symbolized the peaceful mixing of cultures that Kondiaronk hoped lay in the future. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z But tonight there wasn’t time for solace or peaceful moments in nature. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Aurelia was asked a few essential questions, was briefly soothed and handed over to her nurse, who was brusquely summoned from her peaceful retreat. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I’d have answered, “Sally, since he makes me feel good, peaceful and safe!” The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z How could they have imagined that a silent, determined team of Americans, thousands of miles away in the peaceful countryside near Washington, might pick up on this simple error? Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The ride is almost peaceful, until he says, “I was thinking that, as your partner and the guy who saved your life, I should know what happened the night of the accident.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “We are so peaceful that none of us has died even of a natural death,” he said. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z I sit down and watch how peaceful she looks, her face soft and calm. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z It was astonishing, after ten minutes’ pedaling away from RAF Maidsend, how peaceful the drenched Kent countryside was. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z It reminds me of the green water of the mangrove canals near Lita’s childhood home in Tulum, the most peaceful place on Earth. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “But when things are peaceful, it’s obvious to everyone that the arrests are for no good reason.” The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He felt too comfortable and peaceful to argue, and in any case he did not think he would get the better of an argument. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z We fall into a peaceful silence for a few minutes. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z And most of these people still counted those peaceful evening concerts among their most cherished memories. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I pause by the doorway and look at him, half buried under the quilt, peaceful and strong. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z But, despite the fact that some of those other children spoke our sacred language differently, what we were doing made me feel happier and more peaceful. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z In the distance a police siren is whining, but it’s a pretty peaceful night otherwise, and I always enjoy being on the roof, getting a different perspective. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Captain Beatty sat down in the most comfortable chair with a peaceful look on his ruddy face. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked so peaceful—it was as if her heart had suddenly just stopped beating. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z There would be more now; the summer had been long and peaceful. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z But not having the enemy in the same house with us feels peaceful in comparison. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “This might not be the peaceful family lunch you hoped for.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z It looked clean and neat and peaceful, nestled there in the foothills of the Ozarks. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The last they saw of him was his peaceful face. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z But there was something peaceful about the rocking of the boat and the drone of the aerial oars as they scooped through the sky. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z And everything in me goes quiet and peaceful and right. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z While the demonstration was mostly peaceful, a racially charged atmosphere now gripped the city, with more and more people wondering if Durham would be “the next Birmingham.” The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z It was a beautiful peaceful second when both golden plates were stilled and stood there in perfect balance. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Hades yelled with such rage, the entire fortress shook and I knew it was not going to be a peaceful night in L.A. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Soon the fire was nibbling at this peaceful strip, igniting the fence that ran along Clark Street, as well as trees and shrubs and the furniture brought there for safety. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z It was with the hope of a peaceful and quiet place to live and work that they packed up for the move to Down even as the workers protested around them. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Sweet birdsong on the still air tinged Constance’s heart with sorrow and regret that this peaceful existence would soon pass. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I sat down, they watching me, and the little girl with her streaked face and the gnawed looking loaf, and the water swift and peaceful below the path. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z They were hanging on the walls all around her, sitting, roaring, grim-faced, along with peaceful lions with and without wings. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “How clever our gods are, to make such useful creatures! They look so strong and peaceful. Their drivers must love them the way we love our horses!” Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z It crept across the countryside suddenly to expand and burst forth over all the peaceful woods and meadowland. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z From 2000 to 2008, South Korea propped up the North—and bought itself a measure of peaceful coexistence—with huge unconditional gifts of fertilizer and food, along with generous investment. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z The amphitheater is completely deserted, so it’s almost peaceful. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “I believe that a peaceful Asia is far nearer to reality because of what America has done in Vietnam,” he said. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z “Let’s remain peaceful and orderly. They’ll leave us alone if we don’t provoke them.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z His dreams seem to be over; he is peaceful, but I do not know if he will live through the night. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z My mother’s most peaceful time was in the evenings when she starched the white shirts. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “You know what those guys out there think? They think people like you aren’t apologetic enough. With everything on the news, they’re not buying that ‘peaceful religion’ rhetoric. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z The idea of a peaceful, democratic revolution with complete freedom of expression was a contradiction in terms. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The sea was peaceful now, sunny and radiant. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Even though I had been in this area a bunch of times, I don’t think I ever noticed how peaceful it really was. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The only thing that kept me going was how peaceful you looked when I glanced back at you, sitting cross-legged, making another bead necklace, with Kutti, alert and attentive, next to you. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Let’s try to keep it peaceful in here. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z It made me go all sleepy and peaceful. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z She was an elegant woman, and a political activist in her own right, a founder of Women in Action for the Prevention of Violence, an interracial Durham organization dedicated to working for peaceful integration. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z The sound of running water from the fish tank makes the whole room feel peaceful. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z But she seemed so peaceful at the moment, breathing softly. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z All this was evident everywhere one went in Germany, even in the most peaceful and pastoral of places. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Mostly, though, there was no one around and the woods were calm and peaceful. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Failure to contain Pauling might result in a London press conference with Linus expounding peaceful coexistence. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “Ah, bless their little paws! Don’t they look peaceful?” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Green Street isn’t peaceful; it isn’t green either. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z I was feeling peaceful and grateful that I was so loved and cared for by my family and our friends. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s peaceful in my dungeons,” grumbled Old Flint. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z How peaceful he looks, smiling, peacock tails at the corners of his eyes. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I saw a different, more peaceful and relaxed side of her then. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z On the floor sat the great Paqo, his eyes closed, a peaceful smile upon his lips. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z It was a relief to have a peaceful place to rest at the end of the day. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Never before had the robot seen prey and predators so close and peaceful. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I always supposed that to be a peaceful condition. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z In more peaceful days, these skills had only been used at fairs and sporting contests, but now, when the need arose, they would be used with more deadly effect. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “Meereen will be rich and fat and peaceful once again, and free as well. Go to the Dothraki if you must have slaves.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z His other dog had died in old age, peaceful and ready. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Both towns were about as pleasant and peaceful as anything back home in Washington. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I rock till my insides are calm and peaceful. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z They spent that night where they were, by the bank of the river, peaceful at last after the violence of the afternoon. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yes, everything looks very peaceful now,” she remarked when Meggie turned a little pale at one of these stories. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z When my dad is in Africa, he looks peaceful, restored. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z The mothers nursing their tiny infants, the females who gathered around to admire, the youngsters leaping over one another all created the bustle of a peaceful village. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I have this one stupid aunt with halitosis that kept saying how peaceful he looked lying there, D.B. told me. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z There was a peaceful silence beneath the sounds of the wind; it was a silence with no trace of people. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Mossflower country shimmered gently in a peaceful haze, bathing delicately at each dew-laden dawn, blossoming through high sunny noontides, languishing in each crimson-tinted twilight that heralded the soft darkness of June nights. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z They were not hopeful, but they were peaceful. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z |
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