| 单词 | peek |
| 例句 | I start reading it, but keep sneaking peeks at them to make sure I’m still on track. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Sonny takes a peek at his phone, too. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The officer takes a cursory peek inside my lunch bag—the contraband check. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z And it was open in the passage, as a quick peek from the foyer proved—open and bright as day. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Polly tiptoed to peek into the adjoining room, which was obviously Mr. Derby’s study. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly he was afraid to go to the door, even to go to the window and peek out. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He peeked at my letters again and shook his head. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z My daughter peeked out from behind the cabinet. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I peek in the car and notice that the woman behind the wheel is basically a duplicate of him with long hair and glasses. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z As I stand there feeling sorry for myself, Mango peeks out from his hiding place, looks around, then tentatively crawls out and winds himself around my legs. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z There is a handrail leading up the concrete stairs, lined with thin white metal bars that have rusted in places, reddish-brown flecks peeking through the chipped paint. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Phil asked me to put it together for you. Don’t sneak a peek.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He peeked into the living room and saw that it was their neighbor Fannie. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He peeked through the bedroom door, curious about what his mother and brother were up to. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z “Calder, that looked just like my dad’s sweater. I’ve got to peek out.” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z A dark head of hair peeked out over the top. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z The old man had a stooped back, a sagging belly, and a concerning amount of white hair peeking out of his ears. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I peek through the glass, and I can see that she put the cookies down about five feet from the door. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She peeked over the top of the paper, slightly intrigued. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z A moment later, he peeked his head back in and, brilliantly mimicking the Colonel’s bossy bass voice, said, “Christ, you cornin’ or what?” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Eric shines a light in my eyes then peeks at the lump on my head. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I balanced the stack of blue life jackets and peeked out from the side. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “Oh,” says Justin at the same moment I peek inside my package. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z They peeked through the eyeholes in their hoods, trying to see over shoulders and around big bodies, moving toward the far side of the camp. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z We were like running around corners and peeking and diving, and there were these mirrors set up to confuse you, so you’d see all these nonexistent beef hallways. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I notice a bandage peeking: out from the end of her sleeve, probably covering the needle puncture. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I’m now so desperate to lay eyes on her that I find myself trying to figure out ways of peeking into the window without getting caught. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Roguish fauns and naked nymphs peeked down at Billy from festooned cornices. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z When I open my eyes Halmoni is looking at me sneaky peek. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Finally his curiosity got the best of him and he peeked over his left shoulder. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Minli heard him say, and she peeked up to see the king looking at her with the same amused expression he’d had as a beggar watching the people eat the peaches. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Then Natalie and Finn were there, peeking out from the secret room. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I know because I’m peeking at him from the corner of my eye. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z We knew a certain person had peeked and got popped, right smack-jab on that bald head. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Gale peeked out from behind Hazel’s feet and started chattering. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I heard the door crack open, as Charlie peeked in to make sure I was where I was supposed to be. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I pushed the door open to the cafeteria, and the three of us peeked in. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z When Ivan saw them looking at him, he ducked behind the shop wall for a moment, then peeked out again. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Unseen by Booth, he walked up to one side of the barn and peeked between one of the gaps in the barn walls. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z We approached tentatively and peeked through the fence slats. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z They’re my very own round-faced cheering squad, there in the background, peeking through the fog in my mind. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z A bit of striped silk undergarment peeked out. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z And as the sun’s rays peeked out of the horizon, turning the sky into an amethyst haze, the canoe people sang in a language I’d never heard before. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I wait in the shadows near my mother's house, close enough so I can actually peek through the gaps of our backyard's rickety fence. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She peeked at some of the new wishes hanging from my boughs and took a photo of the broken eggshells on my trunk. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He looked around, blinking, then crept to the window and peeked out. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z She peeked over Selena’s shoulder at the screen of her phone. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z He peeks his bearded, bespectacled head out and adds, “And because the world would fall apart without you, my radiant orchid.” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He took a peek into the bag—whoa—a fly mother lode! As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He peeks at my mother to see if this will do. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Real careful, I push the swinging door, peek out. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She looked over to where I was peeking from under the bed. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z The neighbors peek out the window through closed curtains and keep to themselves. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “You both look great just the way you are, and you’re both going to be very late to school if you don’t pull it together,” my mom says, peeking her head in. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z I peeked from behind a tree and could see a bunch of cops standing around with pistols out. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I can’t help taking a peek out our front window like I used to do when I was younger. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I kind of peek in and look around. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I made a little hole through the pile of pillows and stuffed animals and peeked at the clock on my wall. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z She lets herself in the house, peeking in every room like she’s looking for something. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The manservant peeked out between the chain-mail fingers of a gauntlet. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z She peeks into the ambulance as she crosses the street, sees the resuscitative equipment but no people. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Inches away, I pressed my chest flat to the ground and reached out to hook my fingers over the ledge, then dragged myself forward until I could peek over it. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Gloria changed her tone to one of gentle coaxing immediately, “Come on, Robbie. I didn’t mean it about the peeking. Give me a ride.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Where is he, I wonder and press my ear to my bedroom door, afraid to peek out. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z As I rounded the first corner and passed the hardware store, I peeked inside the bag to take another look at my purchase. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z And there was one house, the one we just left, that wouldn’t answer the door even though we could see someone peeking around the curtain. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I sketched the buds peeking from the berry bushes. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z They would sneak peeks at me from behind their notebooks or when they thought I wasn’t looking. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I went down the hallway, peeking into dark rooms. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Then I see one of my old shirts peeking out of a box, a faded red-and-blue button-down from the thrift store I was always too embarrassed to wear. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He put his hands under his head and watched them eat breakfast, smiling as the girls kept peeking at him over their cereal bowls. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I hear Mom’s key in the door and flip over my word piles so she can’t peek. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z A small pale ghost peeked out at her from behind a woman’s skirt, its form so slight that it was hardly more than a wisp of fog. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He claimed it was an accident, but I had peeked at his preparations in the barn. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Mom knocked on the door just then and peeked her head inside my room. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Finch steps back, shielding his eyes because the sun is peeking through the branches, and there is a crack as his foot comes down on a twig. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Jillson put a finger to her lips and drew the children over to peek through the window of one of the doors. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I can see his feet peeking out the bottom of the stall. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z I had no idea an old lady was peeking in the window and saw me tip the pig over and slide out one nickel, two, three at most. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z She dove under the blankets on her bed, peeking only her face out of them, and she could hear Babulya tutting in the kitchen: “Slamming doors like they’ll last forever. Children these days.” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z In another tank, peeking out from its cement cave, was a squid the size of an eighteen-wheeler, with a beak like a giant bolt cutter. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I turned my head and peeked out from under the sheet. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I say, peeking into the room at the bearded man. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z This morning I decided to just peek out the window for a second and there she was. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z My sisters, with eyes as big as blue marbles, got behind Mama and peeked around her. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Afterward, when the firing ended, they would blink and peek up. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But then why, peeking out the dormer window, did I see, on the morning after our second night in the attic, a tank rolling by our front lawn? Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I peeked out my door and down the hall. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Later that night, my door creaked open an inch and I saw my father peek in, holding a plate piled high with pizza. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z At the open window, we peek out at the rest of the family. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z I peeked: all the other kids had bare feet, so I took off my socks and stuck them inside my sneakers. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Dad moves around so his head is peeking in at me. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z But when I peeked outside the room again, the nurse hadn't moved. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Even though spring sunshine peeked around the closed curtains, there was still a fire in the fireplace. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z And Mong just keeps peeking his shaved head around the Dumpster every ten minutes or so, to make sure we don’t miss his cousin’s car. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I peek out the doorway into the empty living room. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She considered moving around the bush to take a peek, but could not muster the courage. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Amélie peeked and discovered that the pages are numbered, so she’s put them all in order for me, but it’s in English and she couldn’t read it. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The rise of his body blocked most of the room, so I had to peek slowly over him to check the surroundings. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I finish the chapter I’m on and peek out the window—checking to see if anyone is setting up for the block party yet. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z All that peeked out were my eyes, watering from the cold. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I peeked into the oven where the pies were baking. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I say, peeking my head out of the bathroom door. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z At this point the actor playing the head of the wolf peeked out through the mouth. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Feathers sticks her head out and cranes her neck around peeking into Suma’s cell. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Then he peeks over his shoulder into the back. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Baba stops as he walks by where I’m curled up on the couch with a fuzzy blanket and peeks over my shoulder. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Her sister peeked out from behind the haystack. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I put my hands over my face, but left a space between my fingers to peek through. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as she dared, Minli peeked again out the window. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z He peeked around the corner of the sofa and watched flames consume the boxes of cereal and macaroni that Mama had just bought. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z And you can see Vinny’s cheeks with their pinkness of pride and you can see Signora Divino peeking out of the kitchen window almost shyly. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z I brought the book in—smuggled it, technically—and peeked in on Delacruz as he savored it. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z His mother cracked the door, peeked out, then slammed it shut, quickly. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The paint is chipping in several places, and I can see peeks of the pink the room used to be. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z When I peek up through my hair moments later, she’s gone. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Maeve was solid and plain, but when she smiled, it was like sunshine peeking through clouds. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I peek over, but the girl isn’t glancing now; she’s staring right at us. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Her tunic was as plain as her blanket, and tufts of white hair peeked out from the edges of her cotton head wrap. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z We proceeded down a hall I remembered being almost impassably clogged with broken furniture, past the staircase, now gleaming with varnish, curious faces peeking at me through the banisters, through the dining room. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Ma says the ground level is undesirable because dirt gets into the house and nosy people are always peeking in, so of course only poor people live on the ground level. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Two nights later I tiptoed out of my bedroom and peeked ’round the corner of the parlour to see if Ma and Pa were up. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Never mind, thought Ralph, peeking out at two pairs of boots, the kind known as waffle stompers, which had thick treads that held snow. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z His dad knocked softly and peeked in the door. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z But when I went to peek out the curtain — again — it was suddenly there. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I slowly opened the door to his room and peeked in. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I pull the edge of it toward me and peek in. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I peek in each window as we go down the hall, zigzagging like a pinball, finding Deckers with goggles in every room. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Kin peeked out, and when he caught Anya’s eye, he motioned for her to come over. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I wait a bit, then sneak to the other side of the building and peek around the corner: no one. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z With her one dared peek, Pinmei could see only an opulence of the golden silk dragon robes and black furs. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z When I heard the cruiser pull away, I could only wait a few seconds before I had to peek out of my window. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z And of course she peeked inside while we drove to lunch, without asking my permission, and read the lyrics and notes I’ve been scribbling down. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z The door cracked open, and she cautiously peeked her head into my room. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z My mom lingers back, peeking her head inside the doorway. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “Because I’m certain that when they check the ladies’ room and the men’s room, they peek under the door and check only to see if there are feet. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She points to the pot on the stove, and I lift the lid to peek inside. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z They crowded the floor; they heaped on the bed; they peeked out of the two small drawers of the nightstand. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I peek over to the path leading from my house, fully expecting to see my mother coming down it. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She tries to peek into the trash, but I push her back toward her and Mama’s bed. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z The sun is just peeking over the horizon when we straggle back to the twelfth floor of the Training Center. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I peek through the window—he spots me and waves. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z She peeked her head in to check on me and said, “I’m going to lie down for a couple of minutes, Melody. Are you okay for a few?” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Root and the surrounding LEP officers rushed for cover, but Foaly, who had never actually seen a dwarf tunneling, decided to stay for a peek. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I kept sneaking peeks at June, but she didn’t say anything else. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I peeked my head outside but wished I hadn’t. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z We peeked out the window and saw he’d cut down a whole stand of sugar cane by lashing it with his belt. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I peeked out from the curtains and saw the Object waiting to go on. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I jumped to the door and peeked into the kitchen. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly peeked at the photograph again and then closed her eyes. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The door opened a crack, and she peeked through. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Good morning, Auntie Xan,” Fyrian said, peeking out of the pocket and yawning, stretching his small arms out as wide as they would go. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I set the little rover on my workbench and pried open a panel to peek inside. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z A badger peeked out from a berry bush. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Then, bending over close to the minor, peeking over his glasses, he inspected his head. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The smell of something baking, something chocolate, wafted up behind her, and I spied J.T.’s cute little sister Kerry peeking around the corner to see who had come. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z She clutched my hand until a nurse came and led us through the hospital to peek into the overcrowded ward where you were. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I rushed to the window to peek out, elbowing Jay so we could both see. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z A red fox perched on a stump, two dusky kits peeking around the vixens back. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “You peeked at my menu,” he said, pretending to be hurt, even though it didn’t take a diviner to figure that out. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “It couldn’t hurt to take a peek,” said Kate, standing up. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The only part that peeked out was the tubing. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z He peeked over her shoulder, laughed at the bird, kicked, and disappeared. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He peeked over the rim for what seemed to Roy and Beatrice like an eternity. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Daniela takes a dip in each pool and visits each poultice room just to take a peek. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z They peeked around the corner at the sights. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Finally, she’d take another quick peek at the basket and put the ball up. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z She peeked at Jem: his nose was almost in his plate and his ears were red. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z I peek at the long cardboard box he just came out of and see a couple of plastic bags tied closed and a frayed green comforter. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Go, bring in Marcel, Djo. I see him peeking in the window making mischief.” Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z There might’ve been something good in the closets, but even before Herman E. Calloway’d locked them shut I sure wasn’t about to peek in them. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Billy steps back behind her skirt and peeks his head around. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I guess I should be flattered if some fellow peeks around the garden wall and thinks he spies Jezebel. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z In fact, most days, if you peeked inside the window, you would see only one orphan, all by herself but hardly lonely, standing on her tiptoes at the kitchen counter, baking a cake. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z As they peeked out from the train, every movement on the station’s platform drew their eyes in unison. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z She grabs her purse from the hook by the door and peeks inside, shuffling through its contents. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z It’s resting at L, for lobby, just sitting there, so I step away and peek into the laundry room. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z And then, peeking around the corner with the washing machine, I see part of a face and a bit of pink hair. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z He peeked underneath his right hand to see and a big smile cracked his face. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z But when supper’s over and I go off to the bathroom to brush my teeth, I peek back through the doorway, and Dad’s over by Shiloh’s box, letting him lick his plate clean. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Mark stopped and dropped to his knees a few feet away, then crawled forward to peek over the edge. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She couldn’t bring herself to peek at James. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Her bangs and braid peek out of the front and back. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I turned to peek as Mommy wiped her reddening nose with a handkerchief, a camera strapped around her wrist. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I take a giant bite of s’more, peeking up at him with my widest, most innocent eyes. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Other Clock Watchers peeked from under tables and behind chairs and from other hiding places. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He peeked in on Georgi, his Bulgarian carpenter, who was installing new molding near the kitchen. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I sneak a peek out from under my arm, and I see Matt. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Finally, David and I snuck into the hallway to peek at what Uncle and Auntie were doing. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I peek in to see Voxy staring wide eyed, a huge smile on his face at the lake. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Then I spot the tip of a child's boot just peeking out from behind the trunk of a tree. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I get up and peek through the blinds, and Theodore Finch is standing in my front yard dressed in pajama bottoms and a dark hoodie. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I was thinking that, finally, I would get a peek at the white world. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I peeked at him from the corner of my eye, and he was still staring at me, but not gawking like the other students had today — he had a slightly frustrated expression. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Hana opens the doors of the Belle apartments to peek out. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z This memory was one of watching — of peeking out his bedroom window to see what Theresa and Old Chao were up to. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z We peek into the dining room, where Mama is putting the finishing touches on a pile of catering orders. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I paused and took a quick peek at my mom. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Still, I kept thinking she might stop by during the daytime, key in to the apartment, peek inside. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He moved toward the door, peeked outside and then leaned against the doorframe. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z And to make things worse, spiders and scorpions peeked out at us from under jutting rocks and fallen pieces of roof. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He opened one eye a bit, like someone peeking from behind a shade. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Barely a hundred feet away, the mother seal and her spotted pups appeared, their doglike heads peeking out of the water. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I was around the corner now, peeking through the banister like a little kid checking to see what Santa had left for her under the tree. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z When you left, your stomach was a little round bump peeking over the edge of your sweatpants. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The ephemeral bloom of a sego lily peeks from the toe of a ninety-foot stone arch, and canyon wrens call back and forth in plaintive tones from a thatch of scrub oak. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Ma peeked through the doorway as we cooed over the appliances, suggesting romantic uses for them: breakfasts in bed, candlelight dinners, and the like. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z “Miss Chen,” a nurse says as she peeks in through my door, bobbing her head once. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z No one’s gaze lingered on the boy with dark-ringed eyes, or saw the clay man who peeked from his shirt pocket only to be pushed down again by the boy’s finger. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Each one wore sunglasses, tattoos peeking from under the collars of their T-shirts, permanent frowns on their faces. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z A peek at the entries for these words in any dictionary will show that Macdonald was wrong about the inevitable degeneration of a language that is not policed by lexicographers. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z I peeked out my one window to be greeted by a sky like a gray flannel crazy quilt. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He peeks around the side of the camera. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Jeanne stepped out into the yard just as her father appeared around the corner of the house, yawning and wiping his face, his hairy belly peeking out from under his shirt. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Her mother was such a creature of habit that Izzy didn’t even bother to peek into her bedroom. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z From behind the tree’s remaining stump, a red head peeked out, blue eyes huge and terrified. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I peeked in to locate it, so that I could grab it quickly behind the head without getting bitten. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z I peek through the curtains, and it’s a sea of bleary-eyed freshmen and seniors. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z A few heads peek out at us from the other houses along the street. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z As the first sliver of a crescent moon came peeking through the clouds, they finally stumbled into the village by the lake. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Something furry and trembling peeked out from beneath the edge of the woman’s gown. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z As I stared out at the grim skyline, a bright sliver of the sun peeked over the horizon. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z We sneaked up to the corner for a peek. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z A thin silver chain peeks out from the collar of his undershirt and his lips are red with artificial dye, thanks to his endless supply of red suckers. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z They’d go back in and shut the door behind them, not allowing us even a peek into our mother’s pain. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “The boy must be meeting his friend,” Minli realized, and unable to control her curiosity, she crept to the window to peek. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z She kept checking around for Håkon’s red head peeking out at them, but she never saw it. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Her son, about twelve years old, peeked out from the window upstairs with a textbook in his hand. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z She spotted her bag peeking out from under an overturned chair and scrambled to get to it. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z A few moments later, the door creaked open and Louis Napoleon peeked out and looked around. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z We could see the roofs of big, expensive houses peeking up over the landscaping. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z And in between dingy white and stripes and polka dots, there was a peek of blue. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “I can’t lie. I have never been good at it. Oh dear, okay. A quick sneak peek, but no more. And you tell no one of this. Got it?” Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z “Dari’s being weird,” she said, peeking outside as she held the egg out, ready to drop it. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z They might try to peek at my messages. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Chestnutt peeked up at me and I couldn’t meet her eyes. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I peeked through the seam in the steel and immediately wished I hadn’t. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I sneak partway down the stairs and peek under the banister. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I’d hear people laughing and playing and I’d get off my bike and creep up and peek over the wall and see a bunch of white kids splashing around in someone’s swimming pool. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I peek inside my parents’ bedroom, and the sour smell nearly knocks me over—a mix of unwashed hair, gas, and sweat. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The sunlight bangs his own eyes shut and he holds his hand over them, peeking through his fingers until it is safe. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z As I walk down the hall, I peek at the first letter and nearly drop it. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Stephen’s dad gets up and tries to peek, but our principal closes my binder and puts it on his desk. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z She peeked up my nose and then, as steadily as she could, she inserted the tiny blade. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I wish my mum could know, and I hope she does know, taking a peek down from heaven now and then. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z I sneak a peek at my grandma and my mom, and I can see both of them smiling and crying. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z He allowed himself a peek at the future. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “Li’l bruh, you gotta get up, man. It’s almost time to go,” he said, cracking the door, peeking in before pushing it wide open, just as everyone had done at the hospital. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I peek at the tag, heat rising in my cheeks. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I got to my feet and peeked into the hall. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Soon multiple fairies were flying up to Kendra, peeking in the bowl, and then soaring off. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The children peeked between their elders, making bets they had nothing to back up with. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z That morning, the sun rose over the mountains, peeking in through the conference room window. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z A couple of the youth group kids peeked over. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “How about the tattoos on your wrist?” asks Alyssa’s brother, pointing to the words peeking out from beneath my sleeve. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z A quick corner-of-the-eye peek to verify this was met by his radiant smile. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Strange specimens peeked from the stacked crates: preserved lizards and snakes, foreign butterflies, live crocodiles, even an elephant! The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z When Mr. Watch went to use the bathroom, Calder rushed over to the bag and peeked inside. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z I devoured the books because they were the rays of light peeking out from the doorframe, and perhaps past that door there was another world, one beyond the gripping fear that undergirded the Dream. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z I peeked at him through the corner of my eyes. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I pressed myself against the wall and peeked out around a corner. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I bolted down the hall to the foyer and peeked out at our street from the storm door. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z I peek under the bed and catch a glimpse of Mrs. Bessermann’s mussed hair and frightened eyes. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I peek around the statue just long enough to catch Penda’s sly smile. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I walked across the hall to Great-great-aunt Florentine’s bedroom and peeked through her curtains to see how many folks were downstairs. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Her uniform peeks out from under a luxurious fur coat. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Even if they didn’t find an answer to Mr. Griswold’s Gold-Bug puzzle, now that she was here, she craved just a peek behind the scenes where Book Scavenger was created. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Antain peeked hopefully from room to room, on the off chance that he might catch sight of Ethyne, the girl from school. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Wrapped up like white mummies, we new astronauts were given our first peek at the Gemini spacecraft being built at the McDonnell plant in St. Louis. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z When I peeked upward, I saw Mr. Milgrom sitting on the edge of the grave hole, his feet dangling toward us. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z A stableboy stood behind her, a smirk on his face, his filthy white undertunic peeking out from beneath a soiled jerkin. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z In the bay, a mother seal played with her spotted pups as a golden sun peeked through the gray overcast and glinted off the waves. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Gulls wheeled overhead like vultures or perched ominously on barnacle-encrusted stumps peeking out of the green water. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Mine came out in a high-pitched squeak as I peeked over the edge. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I peeked out the window and heaved a sigh of relief when there were no German soldiers in sight. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z When a bunch of bright digital boxes light up his screen, I can’t help but peek at it. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I sneak a peek at her through my lashes. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Kenya peeks into the hall from one of the bedrooms. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I can see the ocean peeking through the other rooftops from where I’m standing. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Through the windows, she could see the first stars just starting to peek into the sky. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The pumpkin had been transformed into a gleaming coach with brass door handles and windows through which lacy curtains peeked. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I turned around and peeked out at the sidewalk. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I couldn’t stop myself from peeking occasionally through the screen of my hair at the strange boy next to me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z With one hand on the doorknob she peeked up at Mia through her hair. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z On the way over, Calder peeked into the bag. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z I asked, peeking my head around the door. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “I want to peek at those expensive silk underpants I bought for my sweet little Mary Anne,” he teased. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z By day, the sun barely peeked through the smoky haze, and at night the stars and moon remained invisible. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Nok glimpsed the tip of a staff peeking from beneath the jacket of a man who stood close by. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I climbed up in the loft and peeked through a crack. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The chain I always notice peeking out from beneath his work shirt carries a patron saint pendant. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Abby’s sitting on the ledge by the sinks, toes turned out like a ballerina, jelly flats peeking out from under her dress. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I peek at him from the corner of my eye. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Or had stood—Luke knew from a sneaked peek right before supper that half the trees were now toppled. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z I peek out the front window of our new apartment and look up to see a little glass room lit bright in the dark night. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Trying not to disturb the azaleas, she peeked in the dining room window. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of the rooms were occupied by sleeping old men—he peeked carefully into each one—but most were empty, rooms that belonged to members of the order still enjoying the festivities. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Then, afraid of being noticed, I stood behind a large man and peeked around him while trying to take measure of where Bear had been brought. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z She folds laundry, peeking over at me, while I break down some diaper boxes. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I look back at the door and stand on tiptoes, trying to peek in. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Arya peeked at them all, but they were never anything good, just stupid stuff sending this cart to the granary and that one to die armory. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Instantly, the book begins to tremble on my bed, and bright red spots peek through the black leather cover. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Her coat buttons are strained and at least two other skirts peek out from beneath the one she’s wearing on top. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z He reviewed his grammar, taking quick peeks at the phrase book. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The next morning, I put on Mrs. Diamants old coat, the one she’d lent me when mine got shredded, and peeked out the door of the echoing apartment. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She peeked her head up from the pillow to look at me. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The next chapter takes a peek behind the curtain of the ages, examining what life was like in the millennia separating the Cognitive Revolution from the Agricultural Revolution. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Tom helped Dessie into the seat and pretended to peek coyly at her ankle. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z From them, you get a peek into what’s in the hearts of the grown-ups, buried under all the emotions and rationalizations that come with adult concerns. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z I went to it and, moving cautiously, peeked in. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Lynn and I peeked out at them before we got in bed. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z They remind me of the paintings Gram left in her studio, the bits of blank canvas peeking out between all the colors. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z When the first light of morning peeked through the blinds of the apartment, Luke leaned over and kissed Annie gently on the ear. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Andrius grabbed him and we tried to hide behind one of the wheels, peeking under the train. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Not a smirk, either—a shy little smile, like the sun peeking behind the clouds. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Silently, Fina shifts her weight to peek out from the side of the rock again. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Nymphs peeked out of the trees to watch us pass. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Sometimes one of the ladies or gentlemen can’t resist the urge to peek outside. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z I saw her peeking out of her window the night we were taken away. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I peeked when we were raising our hands for voting, and I only got one vote, and that was from me. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z The western sky was a blaze of red, but to the east the first stars were peeking out. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z A woman in maroon scrubs peeks out into the lobby. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z One was tall and gangly with bushy black eyebrows peeking from the edge of his backward ball cap. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I saw my suspect for both crimes, Rosa, peeking out from her door, though she slammed it shut again when she saw me looking. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I hustled out of the media center and put myself out in front of the main entrance doors to sneak a peek down the corridor. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I train my narrow vision on the tiny heads peeking over the edge of the nest. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Daring, gay, she ran down the corridor again to the hall and peeked out at them from the doorway. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Dad hadn’t told me to wait downstairs so I ran up and stood at the bathroom door peeking through the keyhole. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z My own humanity was awakened, rising up to greet me with a handshake as I watched the first glimmers of sunlight peek over the horizon. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Let’s take a peek inside before you get home, shall we? Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z The next morning, before his parents awoke, Ku-Ang peeked into the rice jar. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He lifted the soggy sneaker and peeked inside. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Even the toilet peeked out from under a primrose covering. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z A sliver of starry sky peeked through a wedge of open door. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z The night after his return, Dad came upstairs and peeked into my room and asked me what I was doing. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I peek in through the open door and find her out on her balcony, looking at the trees and the lake beyond. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z After a minute, I hadn’t heard Sunny’s bones break, so I peeked. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z It’s still dark out, though the sun peeks through the clouds, and hardly anybody is outside. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to look but couldn’t help myself, and I half turned away but peeked back through split fingers. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z But just one peek at the guy and you knew that, dweebwise, there was a new sheriff in town. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z I take a peek around because there’s a chance that after tonight, I’ll never be invited into this room again. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z He very seldom took off his hat, if ever, so I had never noticed his scalp peeking through. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I remember looking at my brother’s face peeking out of his sleeping bag. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I peeked out of the tree house, then pulled my head back quick. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “I’m late,” he said, peeking at his watch. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He peeked out at Major de Coverley for hours and marveled that someone so august had nothing more important to do. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I ran home, shut the door, and, after a few seconds, peeked out at him. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She saw a pallet of horse blankets and two buckets placed against the wall, one with a bloody cloth peeking over the rim. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Grandma yelled through the door as she peeked through the covered glass inset. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z A dab of white peeks out of a vase of dried flowers on my dresser. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He ran into the living room, parted the curtains, and peeked outside. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z In houses, doors don't have bars through which guards can peek in anytime. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z There was a sleek, muscular boy, about six feet tall, wearing a varsity jacket and a cap, with a bushy shock of blond curls peeking from beneath it. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She opened the door for me but closed it for herself long ago, and for her to crack it open and peek inside was like eating fire. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She lifts her head to peek up at me. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I slowly opened the door and peeked into the dimly lit room. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She hesitated at the CVS entrance and peeked through the glass, left, right, then she hurried in. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Without guards, we put down our picks and our shovels and hurried to peek around the corner behind them. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z The door to the study room was halfway open, and I peeked in. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Mrs. Friedman looks so shocked to see Justyce standing on her doorstep, he peeks over his shoulder to make sure there’s not a ghost or something behind him. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “I can see silver Notes peeking out of that man’s purse, for example.” Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I lean forward, my heart pounding, and peek out into the hallway to see if he has some friends hiding against the walls, ready to jump me for the little I have. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Ricky makes him wear a long-sleeve shirt under the standard black polo uniform, but you can still see the edges of them peeking out from the sleeve. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z So I took a quick peek behind me after we had passed. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z She would love to have just a teeny peek inside Thelma’s classroom. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I have a tiny clothespin at the bottom of the calendar pages, so I don’t cheat and peek ahead — I want each month’s flower to be a surprise. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy on the platform peeks over the edge as if into a swirling abyss and shuts his eyes. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She has her sleeves rolled up, and I see the hint of a tattoo peeking out from under the white cotton of her button-down shirt. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I peek at her forgotten phone under the desk and exhale all my troubles away. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z If I could just peek inside, she thought. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z She tries to peek at what I am doing, but I cup my hand over the acorn. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I threw my arm across my face and rolled away, and when I peeked again it was gone, flown out the open window. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I grin because I figure he peeked through the door and saw me working on my awesome craft project. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Nina was tall, but she still had to stand on tiptoe to peek into them. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I watch Ben peek at his phone, smile, roll his eyes, and shove it back in his pocket without responding. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z One of the prisoners crept to the door and peeked outside. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Genie peeked around the corner, and even though he couldn’t see anything in the dark, he could tell there was somebody sitting at the table. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z And if you were willing to go through all that trouble just to get a peek at me, I hope you got at least something out of it. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z We peeked out the gate and saw knots of people from the neighborhood gossiping. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She draws him motionless, peeking out from behind a trash can or the soft hill of my belly. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z The hullbeast’s ugly face peeked over the ledge, growling and smelling like a kindergarten bathroom. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z But Jaimito can park on the road, and I can take a peek out my window— How can Mama tell our window looks out on the road? In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She had, in fact, peeked her head in through the door. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Butterfly-collar shirt only halfway buttoned, and peeking out from beneath it was a small drawstring pouch hanging from a cord around his neck. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z So I ignored Calista’s hand on my chest and peeked inside too. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Olive came to the door and opened it a little, while Mary and John peeked around the edges of her. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I peeked over my shoulder at Ma, who was still watching from her spot, cars beeping behind her. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z After a few minutes, gaining the nerve to look, I snuck a peek to the other side of the room. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z The door of the cabinet was cracked, so Luke had been able to peek out and see the man’s patched trousers and holey shoes. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z I was searching for more ingredients and cupcake inspiration pictures on my computer when Grandma knocked on my bedroom door and peeked inside. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z He’s wearing a nice long black coat, and I can see dress pants and shiny shoes peeking out from underneath it. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Nobody peeked their head in the door to see if I was absent or sick or maybe having a convulsion in the middle of the floor. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z She has no desire, even, to look at social media, to peek at what her friends are doing. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z My mother peeked into the oven with a firm, miserable aspect on her face. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z When the sun started peeking over the trees on Belle Isle I knowed I had to welcome Hope to Canada the right way, the same way growned folks do. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z The little teacup elephant peeks out from beneath the thick tablecloth. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She strolled around the tiny living room, studying photos of old people on the table beside the couch, peeking into Bertha’s yarn basket, peering into the kitchen. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z As the husky voice scraped inexorably on, she ventured to raise her head a little, and was gratified to see that Judith too was peeking. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z The Gold-Bug perched on the edge of James’s desk with an origami frog peeking from the pages. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z When I peek half a minute later, Bryce is shuffling along behind us. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Any second they might peek through the window of our house, see nobody home, and realize what happened. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z They paused at the gate, and I saw a yellow-feathered head peek out from behind the cloth. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z I walk over to the office door and peek in. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Mom moves quickly to the lace curtains on the front bay window and peeks out. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he peeked around the edge of the doorframe. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But every so often I’d shade the cover with my hands and peek at it while holding my breath. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Cooter looked over both our shoulders then whispered, “Take a peek in that window and look what he’s writ on the blackboard. You ain’t gonna believe it!” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z The wandering boy walked over to my cot and peeked at the baby. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Luke was still awake when the sun finally started to peek above the clouds. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Very slowly, he leaned forward to take a peek. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Now that bad weather had come, almost no one ever sneaked away alone any more to peek through bushes like a pervert at the moldering stumps. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I peek out and try to match these buildings up with the one I remember seeing on my mom's cell phone. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z My white ribbed socks do a poor job of hiding the skin peeking out. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Pd stolen peeks when the teacher’s back was turned. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Rondell didn’t say anything back, but when I snuck a peek out of the corner of my eye I saw he was shaking his head, like he couldn’t. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z The kids peeked out the door and saw a disheveled girl racing toward them, waving a paper. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She moved around the house, examining family photos, opening and closing books, and peeking into drawers. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I had to be content with a peek at Chandra when the women were finished with her. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Malia and I peek into the hallway as Mom is opening the door. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z "Can we peek?" one woman asks, and Mina stops so they can coo at the sleeping baby. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Earlier, I’d peeked in on Day as the doctor operated on his leg. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Crab and Grandpop went on talking while Genie snuck peeks at the rifle, how the smooth wood contrasted with the gray steel. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She could see the blond of Matthias’ lashes peeking through the black antimony she had used to stain them. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I could picture the toddler earl, peeking into his mother’s lap and flashing those wee pearls at her exquisite embroidery. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z A peek through a window revealed a Remington rifle, a plastic box of shells, eight or nine paperback books, some tom jeans, cooking utensils, and an expensive backpack. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She was standing alone just inside the door, wearing a black skirt and a pale green sweater with the collar of a white blouse peeking out. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z We quietly crept up and peeked through the door. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t see the big deal. I mean, there are all sorts of cool things out there right now. What’s wrong with just taking a little peek?” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z At the whistle, the door opened and Aaron peeked out. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z They took a quick peek at the movie table—Ernie was always hunting for old karate movies, but the seller only had old VHS tapes, so Genie and Ernie didn’t look long. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Short auburn hair peeked out from the rim of a tall helmet. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z While awaiting the reply, I would peek inside, eager to see what drew people to go there night after night. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z He turned to look at Mark, shrugged as if to say it’s now or never, then craned his neck toward the opening and leaned in for a peek. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z And with a peek into the closet every five minutes. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Or a shirt that fit perfectly before suddenly seemed a little too tight, or a bra strap would peek out from a wide collar. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Identical smiles peek out from underneath thick wool scarves, the holiday lights at the park down the street twinkling above our heads just like the stars in her drawing. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I hear scuffling out on the street, move to the windows, and peek out a crack in the shutters. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z The morning of the rally, everybody met at our house, mostly because Brent Chisholm was expected to show up and no one could resist the chance to get an early, in-person peek at him. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z There’s a knock at the door, and the receptionist peeks in. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I would even allow you a peek at my grocery lists. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I tried for a sec, but I kept peeking at him every couple seconds. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Once they reached the living room, Brandon peeked out the window. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z That meant somebody had to have seen the bruises that sometimes peeked from under Toby’s shirt. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z After Johnson left, Colonel Meecham walked to his window and peeked through the venetian blinds at the jet planes, their wings folded, sitting just outside the hangar. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I could see the tops of ships’ masts, peeking over the rooftops like trees in the dead of winter. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She stood up, peeked around the heave, and added, “But not Daniel. I’m a wolf now, and wolves love leaders.” Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z As I pass the entrance to the library, I peek inside. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Bod tried to peek inside it, but it was closed with a large brass padlock. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z I work on my Ibo report and peek out the window at all the little witches and firemen and brides and monsters. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I peeked inside the open doorway and Chiron said, “Oh, I wouldn’t do that!” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z There’s a knock at the door, and my mom peeks in. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I looked at her face, swallowed, then scooted back and peeked over the edge of the raft. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Strands of black hair peeked from under her kerchief. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z A face peeked through the curtains of the foyer window and disappeared. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z But this one time I decided to peek myself. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z Lupita peeked carefully around the corner of the boxcar door into the brown eyes of a stocky man wearing blue coveralls and a high-crowned blue cap. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z He peeked through a window on the side of the building. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z He would peek into the bag every now and then, and he would roll his eyes and swivel his scrawny neck, trying to catch people looking covetously at his bag. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I peeked through the curtain at the people taking their seats in the auditorium. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Doha peeked around the doorway to see his mother sobbing into her hands. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I keep peeking over at her on the ride home, but she has a sort of pinched expression on her face. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Even if he hadn’t peeked through the kitchen door as they ate, he would still know who had sat where. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z We peek through a space in the door. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I get off my bike and peek across the street at the diner. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z A pair of shoe tips peeks under the edge of the canvas. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Then I saw my envelope of money peeking out of the suitcase. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z When I reached the wall, I rose slowly and peeked out the window into the backyard. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z She peeked into the back room and tapped on the wall to get Black's attention. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z But the sky is peeking through the thinning white haze overhead, in pale blue patches. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He squeaked open the barn door and peeked in. Stone Fox 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know if she believed me or not, but I never risked peeking again. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Then her expression changed and she peeked around the dryer to get a better look at me. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z All you had to do was all that you could do: peek into the viewfinder and press the shutter. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They start at her fingertips and go all the way up her forearms and maybe higher, because I see the tips of them peeking out over her shirt collar. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z A birthmark on her throat peeked up over the high collar of her black dress. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I peek through a small window that gives me a view of the front of the rickshaw. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I was partway across the quad, and I peeked back—four guys from the hockey team had surrounded him at the foot of the stairs behind David Hall, sucking him into their swarm. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Hyacinth opened the door a crack and peeked out. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I saw two heads peeking out from ’mongst the green behind the maple ’bout fifty yards off. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Dad had bellowed at Luke just that morning, when he’d held the shade a few inches back from the kitchen window and peeked out longingly. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z Had Dr. Lange peeked in the crate yet? Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “So would it be okay if your little sister has a peek at our hip-hop class? It’s just down the hall. I'll have her back here in a few minutes.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z When he caught his breath and peeked again, the person had disappeared. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I figured I’d peek through the window to make sure the rest of the house was still asleep before I snuck inside. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Mr. Remora dropped to a crouch, covering his head, then peeked up scanning the ground. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He peeked inside to make sure that it was only a letter, and he said he’d give it to my father later. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z After a few minutes, he peeks under the partition. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “I’ve been dying to get a peek at you ever since you moved in. Have a seat.” Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I peek and make sure the blanket did not get messed up. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z We leave the room, and Mateo peeks in one last time before closing the door behind us. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z For the rest of the time, while Saint Sarah preps us with the information the studio people gave her, I keep peeking at Sausun. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z When he got to Phoebe’s desk, Mr. Birkway lifted up her plain journal and peeked inside. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z She comes up to her father and peeks at me from behind his leg. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z "They had him out in the car. It must have been him, Loretta saw him peeking up over the seat." Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z His chin is still on his chest, but his eyes peek upward at me. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She was to be married soon, and she preferred peeking at Besa, who stood behind his waist-high drum on the other side of the fire, watching her as well. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He peeked out through the letter box and, oh happy coincidence, there was a pair of goggled eyes peeking right back at him. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I shielded my face with the menu and peeked over the top. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I tried to peek through cracks in the wagon boards, but it was dark outside. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He peeked through a hole in the door and looked back at Anya. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She peeked out through her eyelashes and the random strands of hair that slid down over her face. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Let the joy come peeking through where it wants, when it wants. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I peeked through the dirty windows, trying to make out what was inside, when— Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z We left this morning when the sun was just starting to peek through the clouds. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z We tiptoed up the steps, hearts beating in our ears, and when we got to the second-floor stairwell, we peeked down the hall, searching for teachers or an army of security guards. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z After I brush my teeth, I peek in at them in my mom’s bedroom. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z The sky is a cloudless black with no peek of sun in sight, and the neighborhood is deathly still. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Vonetta had gone over Miss Patty Cake with the black Magic Marker, leaving pink lips and pink rouge circles peeking out on a once-white face. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z She peeks in the peephole, then just stands still. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z She leaned and peeked through the vent again, but couldn’t see him. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z She tilts it open and I peek inside. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I peek at his face, and all at once, I realize: he’s nervous. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I closed one eye and peeked out of the other. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I hurry through the bedroom, where Helena has stayed huddled, and peek into the nurses’ room. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z You took the bead from him, and your face brightened slowly, like the sun peeking out from behind rain clouds. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z But sure enough, when I peek underneath, I can see that Edna’s eyebrows are pulling up with the plaster. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “You been craning your neck since you got here. Wanna take a peek?” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z For a second, I got a peek at the handle of a pistol, tucked into his waistband. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I peek through the crack in the door to find men and women in army fatigues arguing as they huddle over a Battleship board game. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She shut the book and peeked out the door. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Even if they didn’t find an answer to Mr. Griswold’s Gold-Bug puzzle, now that she was here, she craved just a peek behind the scenes where Book Scavenger was created. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z A few curtains were pulled aside by people peeking out to make sure that all was clear. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z As I headed to bed, I peeked into the living room. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The smallest moon peeks over the shoulder of the larger one. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Take one last peek around this room that for so long has been ours. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z “Let’s take some time to think about the stockings,” Mother Lois said, smiling and moving toward the trunk to peek inside. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z A few curls of light brown hair peek from beneath the brim of her hat. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She wondered what the pattern was, and wished that she could take a peek. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She's charming, more so with each curious peek into the room. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z A stranger peeking through the window might think that the two of them had entered a suicide pact. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z The sun peeked over the horizon, and he could actually see tiny lines where every one of the fish's bones had been. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z He peeks out his window, and the fog instantly clears from his brain: it’s pitch dark outside. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z I peek through the open door to a small, wood-paneled room in the back. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The rain had passed, and the sun peeked from behind shifting clouds. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “It’s our best chance. Where else are we going to look? We have no other clues. The tracks were a dead end. At least we should try to get a peek inside.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Alec took a peek; then they stepped around the corner and started for the other side. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Virgil peeked inside his backpack to check on Gulliver. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I scooted closer and the seam in the waterfall opened even farther, so I could peek through and check the ground ahead. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She peeked her head above the top of the plant. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Beneath a black velvety wrap peeked a pink dress that came to her knees. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I open the door wider and smile at Helena, who is shivering in her coat, peeking around one side of the toilets. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z We’d peeked in the windows many times before, often with pranks in mind. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Then a small, green nose peeked out from under the flap. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Lolo picks up the box of cookies and peeks inside. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I go to a window that overlooks the street, and when I peek through the blinds, I’m not faced with Peacekeepers but with a bundled crowd of people going about their business. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Every now and then Mr. Ali or Ms. Jenna or Sunny or Vega would peek their heads inside to check the progress. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I just stared at her soft knees, where they peeked out from beneath the perfect hem of her skirt. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Then she made a break for it and ended up with Lettie and me beside her, peeking in the front door. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Joana walked alongside the knight, her pretty brown curls peeking out from beneath her hat. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I peeked, while he was making his notes. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Some suicidal curiosity made me peek around the corner. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I peeked at the bowls on the counter, looking for something to nibble on, but none of it looked edible. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He leaned over a cardboard box on the floor of the balcony, out of which the heads of two tortoises were peeking. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Caroline was positively glowing, my mother quiet and thoughtful, my grandmother grinning and stealing little peeks at my face. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s to illustrate, via a peek into my stream of consciousness, the habit of lingering over good writing wherever you find it and reflecting on what makes it good. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z The gel’s only an inch deep, and I can see baby blue rooftops peeking out across the next intersection. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I peeked inside and saw a fresh tortilla, stuffed with rice and beans and onion and red salsa and green cilantro and grilled chicken. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He’s wearing the same green surgeon scrubs, face mask, and blue gloves that the pre-op nurses wear, but his wavy brown hair is peeking out from under a clear surgical cap. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Sometimes Lynn and I would peek at him as he sat at the kitchen table, thinking. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z She peeked ahead to the last page in the book we’d filled, about halfway through the journal. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I try to sneak a peek at the address, but his handwriting sucks, and I can’t read upside down. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Pulls the shade back just enough to peek out. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Indeed, I saw the old swollen Frau peeking from beneath her curtains when those Hitler Youth irritants arrived at my door and insisted on coming inside. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I sneak peeks at my uncle, who is slightly taller than Baba and looks a lot more like him in real life than in pictures. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I peeked at her from under my dog blanket. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Once they positioned themselves across from each other, Genie glanced at the yard in front of him, the rickety birdcages all cracked and mangled and peeking from just behind the house. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Just nearby, his Wellingtons were lying fallen on their sides, his football socks peeking out of the tops. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z We drive through the gardens and outbuildings that surround it, and peeking out from behind the edge of the compound are the airplanes, white and stationary. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z We all peeked out, each in our turn. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “I peeked out the window, worried where you were.” Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z I could see his hand peeking out from beneath the sheets. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I peeked at my dad, who was waiting with the napkin clutched in his hand. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Afterward, she’d cautiously open the box and peek inside, inhaling deeply as she did so, through her nose. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I peeked through the upper part of the couch cushion. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Now even the gentlemen go around with their white, knobby knees peeking out from under their long shirttails. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z I took a peek one time, when Calista was in the bathroom. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z The guys are grinding and some other people peek through the doorway laughing. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I peeked out of the bedroom window to make sure Dad hadn’t left. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Ton-Ton had a face that looked like it had been slammed into a wall.You could see right up his nostrils and maybe, Matt thought, get a peek at his brain. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z On your way to the park, you had to dodge Bridge Barsamian, struggling with a big cardboard box, those tatty-looking cat ears she’s been wearing since September peeking over the top. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I walk outside as the sun peeks through the tree branches, and see a small group of Amity gathered near the orchard. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I peeked out from the people, searching, keeping myself hidden among the shuffling legs and suitcases. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I gathered what scrawny courage I had and waded through waist-high weeds to the porch, all broken tile and rotting wood, to peek through a cracked window. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Alec stretched up and peeked over the chair in front of them, then sank down again quickly. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I would peek in at them every once in a while. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He walked beside me in the night, so quietly I had to peek at him constantly to be sure he was still there. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Daddy kept trying to peek over her shoulder, but she kept turning away. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He held a notebook up to his face, peeked over it at her, and she could tell that behind that notebook he wasn't laughing. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z He peeked out the door and disappeared without elaboration. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z “We’ll sort this out later. Come on, let’s go peek in on your boy.” Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It sounded like they were standing by the stove, but she didn’t dare peek around the corner to find out. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Hurriedly, I pulled back into the narrow passageway, but peeked out, watching as the soldiers paused. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Something inside the garbage bag made a funny clinking sound, so naturally Oliver peeked in to see what it was. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z There was no goat’s-hair blanket between them, so Lefty covered his eyes with his hands, peeking through his fingers. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Occasionally, important visitors to the prison are invited to take what one high official calls “a little peek at Death Row.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z And once, when I peeked at her, she was peeking at me, too. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Emily couldn’t resist peeking behind herself to look at Maddie, who scowled at her binder and scratched a doodle in the margins of her paper. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Voxy peeks out of the top of his cell in his room, and I hold my finger to my lips. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z They were crouched in a loose huddle behind the grass, taking turns peeking at the lighthouse. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I peeked up at him one more time, and regretted it. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z A black beak peeked from the rim of his collar. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z She pulled away first, but she peeked at me and smiled. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z A peek at my phone tells me the bus should be here any minute. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I peek through the glass and see three people sitting in armchairs. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Only when the sky lightened to gray and the sun began to peek over the horizon did Minli sit down and rest against a tall tree. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Dimple adjusted her body a little and tried to peek. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I peeked through a dirty glass pane in the back door. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She got to the door of the seventh-grade classroom and peeked in. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z I peeked up over the deck and watched him. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z The golden noses of imperial carriages peek out of the trees surrounding the teahouse. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Luke was pretty sure Toby had physics this period, so he peeked into the classroom as the room began to fill up. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I move in closer on silent feet, then peek through the shelves. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Through her lashes she peeked at Amaroq for re assurance, just as she had seen the other wolves do. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z A group of kids is kneeling down, peeking in thru a torn-away board, smiling, laughing with daring, pushing each other closer to the hole. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Emily couldn’t resist peeking behind herself to look at Maddie, who scowled at her binder and scratched a doodle in the margins of her paper. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Only, I just have to peek one or two more places. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Four’s appearance seems tame from the front, by Dauntless standards, but when he turns around, I see a tattoo peeking out from the collar of his T-shirt. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Dimple walked in and peeked around the corner while Rishi talked at length about how addiction could wrap itself around you like a python and squeeze you dry if you weren’t watching out for it. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z A family sitting around a pair of Shabbos candles, surrounded by a barrier that observers could peek and prod through. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z They were obviously royal guards or generals, for their heavy copper-colored armor almost completely encased them, with only tufts of fur peeking out. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z When they’ve tiptoed out and shut the door, the knock comes again, and I peek out the smaller window beside the door. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z When they pulled into the parking lot, Candice unfastened her seat belt and snuck a peek behind her. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I move toward the truck to close it for them and peek inside. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The sun peeks across the horizon, shading the world gray as dawn approaches. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Axel likes to imagine peeking underneath George’s white hair, underneath the flesh and bone, and into the pulsing brain of George M. Flores. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The tender grasses peek up, innocent yellow, through the ground: the children of the dead. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z I peek into the bag at my feet: a paper cutter, white card stock, and a tin of forty-eight colored pencils, twelve more than the set I have. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z A maid peeks out of the pantry into the hall. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Adam stared at a line of dark mesquite that peeked out of a draw. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Together, they peeked over the rim of the stage. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She cracked my door and peeked into my room. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I sneak a peek at her, leaning over one of the eighth grade boy’s notebooks and pointing out “a few gaps in the logic here.” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Blanca hung on his every word, nodding her head and taking sneak peeks at me as if to say, “Listen to this, this is for you.” Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Angel peeked her head out of her door, but darted back in when she saw the look on Jordan’s face. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The guards peeked inside Billy’s car owlishly, cooed calmingly. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I relinquished the remote and snuck a peek at Faith, stretched out on the other bed. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The next time Roy levered himself up to peek into the room, Dana was glowering at him through the window. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Once the main force of the fire began to lessen, Claire peeked out. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z I walked down to the servants’ quarters and peeked into each half-opened room until at last I found her. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Small children are gathered around trying to get a peek inside. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z There were a bunch of dusty spiderwebs in front of the little window and someone had pasted old yellow newspapers over the glass so the kids who got locked in here couldn’t peek out. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I even saw a few rooms with TVs on, the news playing, everyone peeking into my life as I was peeking into theirs. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z But when she peeked into the parlor, her mother was sitting alone at the seance table, her eyes closed, as if in a trance. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z His body stiffened and he drew down his head and peeked out from under a fallen branch. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z I climbed the stairs and peeked in my parents’ bedroom. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Now I was the one peeking around corners. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I peek my head inside to see it’s a chapel, with big stained-glass windows and classic wooden pews. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He stepped cautiously behind the counter and peeked into the back. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z I lean over to peek at her sketch. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z He was behind a column, peeking around the corner, all his attention focused on the dining area. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “I miss”—he peeks over his shoulder into the apartment and lowers his voice—“drawing down there.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z He went down to the beach and crawled under an overturned rowboat and peeked out at the little waves. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Every few minutes, I peek anxiously out the window. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He peeks at the TV through his fingers. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z They were up the stairs, peeking out the door, and in the front hall in seconds. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z The little loudmouth used my legs as cover, peeking out from one before diving behind the other. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Naima peeked at him from behind the curtain, fiddling with the white ribbon she kept hidden on her wrist under the long sleeve of her salwar kameez. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z He opened the door a peek’s worth again. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The flowers’ petals curved coyly around the corners of rocks as if they were trying to peek at who might be passing by. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “Dari’s standing over there,” she whispered, peeking her head around the corner. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I peek in open doorways on either side. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Her little guy peeked out from between two dresses in a circular rack. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I took a peek and was so surprised by what she looked like. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She wasn’t sure which room was Ivan’s, so she started easing doors open and peeking in. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Doc took a peek at the sky out the window. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Opening my eyes, I peek out from under the covers and look down at the end of the bed. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Large cracks allowed for plenty of space to peek outside. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I kept sneaking peeks at him as we drove from my house to his place. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The hairs that peeked out of his wide nose quivered as he smiled at me and said, “Our daughter, kedu?” Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z The corner of his black notebook peeked out beneath his chemistry book. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Her hopes centered more than ever on Box 847 in the post office, and the following day when they peeked through its little window, they saw an envelope. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Javier releases Dad’s leg and runs to peek out into the ship’s belly. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Kapoor knelt next to Dari, and her yellow sari, the color of bright, fresh yolk, peeked out from underneath her long down jacket. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The late afternoon sun, occasionally peeking out from behind the storm clouds, made the journal look normal, ordinary. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Sneaking a peek at the Cordimas kids, I saw that they didn’t laugh. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z George had even seen sheet music peeking out of the freezer a few times. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z When I'm finished, I press the paper to my chest, just to make sure Jamie doesn't peek. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She told me they put the printer on our side so the cheerleaders wouldn’t be tempted to peek at our names. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z A pale face peeks out from behind a curtain. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Mom slumped into a chair and peeked into the paper containers until she came upon the fried rice. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I peek over my shoulder, and sure enough, Coach has left the mound and is headed toward the dugout. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z I reach the top, pad to the edge of the board, and peek. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Mark rolled his eyes, but Alec had already turned away and was leaning forward to peek around the edge of the tree trunk. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Faith leaned forward to take a peek at the In_. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Then, cautiously, he peeked into the hall: No sign of Dana Matherson. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Pulling back out of view, Kate eased her slingshot from her bucket, snugged a marble into it, then peeked around the corner again. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I got on my hands and knees and peeked around the corner of the Dumpster. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z As we were leaving, I saw the mother peeking at me from behind the door. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z More soon; she’s trying to peek into this diary while also incessantly asking me questions. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I see faces peeking at us out of doorways, through cracks in shutters. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I’m pressed up against the outside of the menagerie tent, pulling the laced seam open so I can peek through. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Gum Baby peeked over the big toe and sucked her teeth at the sight of the defeated iron monsters. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z With the bottom clasp unlocked, Kendra tried to pry up the corner of the book and get a peek. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I stood and peeked over the shelves to find a boy and girl had sneaked two sodas into the library. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z And when I peek through the door, there’s Rosa in her wheelchair, laughing with two other girls in wheelchairs. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z This secret is like a little bird peeking out of its nest, not quite ready to fly. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He had to peek around the door and sniff the air and act like he was the spy coming in from the cold, for Christ’s sake. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Waiting for some Mexican guy’s head to peek up out of the water as he swam around the boundary. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Each held his breath for a long time, and each resisted at least four temptations to peek up and see what was going on. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z They’d been beautiful and eerie, and even now Pearl could see them exactly: her mother’s bright eye like a pearl peeking out between the legs of the starfish. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Booth peeked through the dot of light on the door, seeing the interior of the box. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z When I got inside and peeked around the doorframe of Mama’s bedroom into the front room, I breathed a bit easier. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I had a peek at the Jamia Masjid, the Great Mosque, being careful to stay on the outside, of course. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z She closed her eyes and slowly brought her hands to the sides of George’s head, peeking just a little bit to make sure she didn’t poke her best friend in the eye. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z “Hot enough for you?” asked Leafie, her red face peeking out from under a battered old bonnet. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Most of the women were bare-legged, and peeking beneath the bottom of their old woolen coats were pastel-colored nighties, standard Christmas gifts from miners to their wives during good times. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z By the time the crescent moon slid past the windowsill and peeked into the room, Fyrian was snoring. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I thought I saw someone peek but the windows at this madman who was my father. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z It peeks curiously over the bigger moon’s shoulder, like a younger sibling. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Clawson peeks her head in and says, “So far so good, ladies! Ten minutes! And, Willowdean, your mother needs to speak with you.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z My son’s bed stays nestled against the corner, far from the peeking jalousies. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z She crept along the stalls one by one, peeking inside each and trying to discern their residents in the darkness. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I rode up to the window and peeked inside. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Curious what she was attached to, I peeked over the roof to see Fiona, rope in hand, hanging out a window and waving up at me. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z He kept peeking in his envelope, at the crisp fifty-dollar bill inside. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z I shook the bag until she took it and peeked inside. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z She goes into my bedroom and peeks behind the curtains and under the bed. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I stand up on my tiptoes, peek through the little square window on the back door. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I drew Fred’s hand holding the specimen, his thumb curving around the side and his fingertips peeking around the other side of the shell. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Just a quick peek, what harm could it do? Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I peeked down again at the footpaths fourteen stories below. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z She peeked over the edge of the ship, and suddenly, green and golden beyond the blue of the sea, the land appeared from the distant mists. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “I actually think his response is probably appropriate,” I said as a burst of gunfire from Isaac killed an enemy who’d peeked his head out from behind the burned-out husk of a pickup truck. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I also get a terrible feeling in the pit of my stomach when I peek over the edge of a very high building. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I peeked out the window again, but nothing had changed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z We walked through the rock garden where we sat together on the night of the perigee moon, and out into the canyon bed as the sun peeked over the rim. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Ms. Morales handed the phone back, and Emma peeked over Chess’s shoulder. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z It was real late, well past midnight, when Mom peeked into my room and saw that I was still awake. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z They hadn't been bothering me lately: not like they’d forgotten about me—every once in a while, I caught Callum peeking at me in band—but more like they were taking a time-out. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The old man peeked around the hood and smiled when he saw me wearing Miles’s jacket. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z He saw Lee lurking inside the house and peeking out at him. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She makes herself small, barely noticeable as she peeks out from the curtain of her hair. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z His eyes were a tiny bit open, like an alligator peeking back at me. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Sure enough, before long I see glimpses of Day’s old cap peeking out far ahead of me in the crowd. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z He peeked into the windows of bait shops closed for the winter. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I peeked around the back of the car to see what By was up to. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I peek around the curtain at the sea of people. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I sneak a peek, looking up at the kids gathered around the cooking island. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I sneak a peek at Lydia and then a super quick one at Matt. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z “The chill’s gone from the air, even when the sun peeks behind the clouds.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z This would be the moment that Aziz—peeking from between a row of spark plugs—would see her new husband stop up a volcanic rage, as if it was a bottled djinn. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Every time I get a chance, I sneak a peek. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I sat in the backseat, slouching in my seat, and peeked to see if the soldiers were looking in my direction. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Once I got a little ways along the hall I could see light peeking out from under an interior door. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z We peek out from behind the Mercury Home. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z They tried to peek through the few clear spots in the windows but couldn’t see much, so Ernie, instead of just climbing through the hole, tried the front door. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z It pushed their dresses into the creases of their behinds, then lifted the hems to peek at their cotton underwear. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Aron peeked up through his eyelashes to see what was going on. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I sink into the softness of it and peek down through the railing. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When we got into our car, I saw the maid peeking out the front window. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z After an hour an officer peeked in to hand him a bag lunch. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z When I got to the entrance, I peeked in and saw the nurse on the phone. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z She raised her shirt over her abdomen and peeked under the bandage. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I peek out nervously, certain I'm going to watch Max get caught where she has no business being. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z We’d love a peek at the Ephemerides, the official war diary of the Macedonian army’s campaign through Persia, and basis for much of Eratosthenes’ eastern geography. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z She couldn’t stop seeing those bodies, the angry red flesh peeking through their burnt black casings like banked coals. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z A little girl about six years old peeked out from behind the base of the statue. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z She kept cracking it open to take a peek outside. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Before I close the door, I peek into the living room to be sure David’s heading toward Mom’s office. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, in the half-light of early morning, she saw something peeking out from the shadows beneath the bed. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z When he started banging on the door of the car I went to take a peek at what was going on. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The king speaks into a voice-trumpet, and his words echo from a sound-box peeking out of the flower arrangement on our table. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “No peeking,” she warns with a sharp poke to my shoulder. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I turn to peek over my shoulder, where Cal is stationed at a desk in the wings. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z The music has stopped, and heads peek over the backyard fence. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z “No, I only want these clothes. Reek’s clothes. I’m Reek, it rhymes with peek.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The sun was just beginning to peek out over the horizon. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “I saw them make it, okay? I peeked into the kitchen when you weren’t looking.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I peeked through my crusty eyes as a fungal zoo of a toe prodded my arm, and a grizzled, bearded face framed by ashy predawn light leaned over me. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z When I snuck a peek at Abbey, she gave me a congratulatory wink. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z You squeeze your brain one way, your imagination the other way, and see your mother peeking out the holes of crumbling abandoned buildings to stay dry when it snowed or rained. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z As they peeked over the bank, heat from a bonfire struck them like a train. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z She had climbed the stairs to a vine-covered palace across the street and stood peeking through the towering front gate. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z A couple of times, he peeked inside the bag, just to make sure they were still there. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z When I peek at him, I find him staring down at me, a faint smile on his lips. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Her head hung like a bull’s, and her eyes peeked at you out of her hair. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Max comes out from behind the dumpster and peeks out from the alley. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She fed the banana slice to Zoe with a spoon, saying, “Don’t peek! Don’t peek!” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I moved from one bed to the next, peeking through the gaps between the curtains. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I can tell Mom's scolding him for something or other, probably for letting Eden peek out the window. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I crack the door open and peek out, and Mom whips her head up. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I couldn’t even peek inside through the shutters. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When he received no answer, he stood up and peeked out of the shed. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Lark asks, peeking out from the sheet she’s wrapped around her entire body, now only her yellow boots and round brown face are visible. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “Don’t peek now—and don’t skip any numbers,” warned Gloria, and scurried for cover. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Finally, she says, “Thank you for not messing up my life. And for keeping my clothes on. Unless, of course, you didn’t want me to remember that you sneaked a peek.” Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z As she clicked on a photo, she peeked at me from underneath her long eyelashes. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He looked down at his shoes all shy and then peeked up at me. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Holding his breath, Luke stopped outside the door to that room and gathered the nerve to peek in. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z I peek behind it, and my mouth drops open in pure delight. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z His eyes lift to the sky, where there are no stars, only a round moon peeking through a thin layer of clouds. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She peeked out again and the woodsman’s posture had changed. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Maybe some were peeking out, wondering what that crazy Puerto Rican girl was doing in the middle of their block. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I walk over and peek into the bag. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Tidbit asked as they peeked at the fort in the distance. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z They were still a little under a half mile from the borderlands, but already he could see the tops of the Greater Jungle's oldest and tallest pines peeking above rooftops. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I saw people in their houses, pulling back their blinds, peeking out their windows at the noise. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Sometimes he’d wonder: if she accidentally left it behind on the desk, would he sneak a peek? Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Sometimes in the light, little specks of gray peeked out behind her rose-gold highlights. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z After a few seconds, I peeked carefully around. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I try to keep from peeking at her fingers, but I can't help sneaking a look. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Tom Grieves opened the pantry door a crack and peeked in. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, I got up, went to the door, and peeked into the hall. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I risk a peek through the curtains and catch a glimpse of a figure standing in the corner of the room, swathed in darkness. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Time I got down to the garden, Biddy on her knees peeking behind the bush. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z We lie on our stomachs, and I peek between the slats to the darkness below. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Luke peeked around the stairway door, surveying the chaos of dirty pans and crumb-covered plates left in the kitchen. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly there she was, kneeling down to peek under the lid. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, there were still eight minutes left on the quiz clock, so I decided to use the extra time to take a peek at the coding,” he says. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z The hem of Ben’s robe and his naked calves peek out. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z The door opened slightly, and he peeked in. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I leaned over the edge of my building’s roof and peeked down. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Serenity peeks at him with an unimpressed look on her face. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I pull the curtain back and peek out. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Cora had peeked inside Sam’s saloon in North Carolina but never crossed the threshold. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z At first I think I've misjudged the time and the day is already over, but when I peek into one classroom, there are students; they're just so few in number. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z The buildings we drive past look like dark figures peeking through a white shroud. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z But I see him peek over his shoulder before he disappears behind the squeaky men's room door. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z But he was spotted several times peeking out at the crowd from behind the drawn Venetian blinds on his office windows. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Once the itty-bitty baby plant peeks out of the ground, it sprouts leaves, so it can absorb more sun. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z I peek at my face in the little selfie box on my screen, and wow. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z There’s one now, trying to sneak into my box of waterproof matches—and another, peeking out the arm of my sweater! Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She covers her face but peeks between her fingers. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z “If Horus were here he could peek into the girl’s history, maybe discover how the magic was passed to her.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z A little red box with swirly golden borders peeks out of the cabinet. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z It would be just enough to give a hint, a small peek, to the public of what would be involved. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z And he’d peeked out from behind her coat, and people were looking back with murderous expressions. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He took a swift peek, and then wrote it down. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z After a while I peek out, and there is Jeremie, still sitting patiently. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I lean forward, hoping to get a peek at where this thing leads, but it twists out of sight. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He stepped around Alec and went to the other end of the line of windows to take a peek. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z The science enthusiasts quickly gathered round, trying to get a peek at the heavy-looking metal box he was holding—his notorious decibel counter. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I left my bedroom and crossed the hall into the bathroom where I could peek out the tiny vent window. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Mark peeked around the tree and examined the tall, foreboding walls. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He peeked out the door, but couldn’t see who had come in. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Dry curls peek out from under her hat. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Glittering light, like diamonds, peeks through branches, dark and green leaves. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Her goat’s white horned head peeked out from around the side of the booth. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I peek out the cracked door before I go. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z And I’ve never dared to even crack the door and peek inside. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z “You need to stand up straight, for one thing. You dip a little. Like a turtle peeking out of its shell. Move like you have confidence, girl! Like you're too cool.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “February fourth,” the voice said, “thirty-two. February fifth—three hundred and twenty-one. February sixth . . .” The accordion door wasn’t latched, so I peeked in. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Scrap, of all people, peeks into the greenroom. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I peek down, just in case I’m in ruby slippers. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z A tattoo I had never noticed before peeked from the now stretched-out neckline. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I stand behind the bus and take a peek at my mother in the park. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Finally, like the sun peeking out from behind gray clouds. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z A guy peeks his head up at us from the third floor. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z I peeked in the kitchen as I walked by. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Then I go to the window and peek beyond the edge of the curtain. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She spotted my basket peeking out from behind the tree and commanded me forward. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He rests his head against the pillow, the blacks of his eyes peeking out of his puffy eyelids. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Her tongue peeked through her white teeth, stained like rust. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She peeked out at us from between her fingers. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Looking back now, I realize I have been peeking into that deserted alley for the last twenty-six years. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I peek over at Mama, and she seems okay now. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z “Oh,” Quisqueya said, peeking inside, “I didn’t know you had company.” The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z By that time I was back in my room, but I was still peeking out, so I saw her arrive. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z But then I peek over the shelves to look. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Monique peeked her head into the back of the ambulance then. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Ms. Byrd peeked inside Clayton’s room but didn’t cross the threshold. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z Me and Cooter near ’bout died peeking out of the ditch. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z I get moving with the claw, holding my hand on the lever while peeking around the case—this is good. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z After the meal, Adam took a quick peek at Teddy’s fossil finds, and then we went upstairs to my room and closed the door. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I stay in there for as long as I can, just staring at stuff and peeking into the cabinets. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “Isn’t this sweet?” says Januka, peeking her head into the bedroom. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Dill peeked down at Lydia as they rode. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “Why? You can’t only eat breadsticks,” Saint Sarah says, glancing at me, then at Muhammad as she notices my “surreptitious” peeks at my brother. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z By the time Cole dressed and carried the ancestor rock, the sun had peeked above the trees.Then he heard an unexpected noise: the unmistakable buzz of Edwin’s outboard engine floated over the trees. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z She looks at her feet, and me and my teammates all peek at each other. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z The floorboards in the hall creak, and I peek around the doorway. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I used to go — when I was little, I liked to pick flowers and peek — but I’m older now — my friends have sweethearts. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z But he could not shut out the cold, wet feeling that he had just peeked into his future. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z A small beak peeked out of the leather folds. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z As I pulled off the sleeve, his pale green identity card peeked out from his interior jacket pocket. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I knew I was supposed to have my eyes closed, but I took a peek and there was Jackie grinning and winking at me. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z In my peripheral vision, I see the blond, freckly-faced girl on third base take a quick peek at her coach, who tugs at his right earlobe, and then brushes a finger beneath his nose. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Terrified, Angel crept out of bed and peeked around the corner to see what he wanted. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Anya peeked under her hand to look at the wound on her arm. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Silky forest green cuffs peeked out from the sleeves of her burgundy suit. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z He could quickly locate the keys that he wanted—memory was never a problem with him—but he never learned to build up real speed without first peeking at the keyboard. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z We were sidetracked for a long time this side of Mestre and children came and peeked in. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z She pulled on her jacket, peeked through the glass in the front door, then hurried out onto the porch, almost running around the house to the car. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The corner of the hard drive peeks out from under my pillow, where I shoved it right before I fell asleep. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She pulled the huge door open a crack, peeked in, and turned away to look elsewhere in the building. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Use the juniper sparingly,” he said after peeking in my kindling barrel. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Nok peeked her head inside and bowed to the old woman. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z They crept under the window and stood up just enough to peek over the display shelves. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Jasper, too, seemed to have no urge to pace, or peek through the curtains, or run screaming out the door, the way I did. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z There were whole police squads whose only job was to go around peeking through windows—clearly an assignment for only the finest law enforcement officers. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Sometimes he would peek into the classroom where she was studying and he would just watch her studying as she pored over the verses from the Quran, her glasses sliding down her nose. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “Woe, woe, woe!” cries Hrothgar, hoary with winters, peeking in, wide-eyed, from his bedroom in back. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z "Let the girls have a peek," he says. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I enter an adjacent tea parlor to peek into the party room. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z While they talk I sneak a peek over at Agent Magnus. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z They peeked out of the window of the bus, and saw that the coast was clear. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The walking had helped him delay the inevitable for a time, but now the sun was peeking over the eastern horizon. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The sun is already peeking above the horizon when we finally reach the main road out of Kobani, busy with shared taxis, minibuses, and people on foot, all departing the city. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z I peeked around the gym and watched two of her friends each hand her a five-dollar bill. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I crept to the flap, heard Rose cursing outside, and unzipped it enough to get a one-eyed peek and to push the barrel of the gun out. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z So I turn on the lamp attached to my headboard and cautiously peek over the edge of the bed. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z I lean to the right to peek behind the plank. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z He squeezed the Bruce Lee tooth in the palm of his hand, peeking at it every few minutes. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I sneaked to the bathroom door and peeked through the keyhole. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z There were even windows peeking out at foot-level, cellar windows, which meant five stories in one house. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom starts pushing through hangers, pinching fabric between her fingertips and peeking at size tags. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Nate peeked up just in time to see him crumple to his knees. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z She peeked out, then turned back to the others. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I take another peek at the dude in the Human Torch shirt. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Then he dropped to his knees and peeked under the bed. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Her mind is always peeking into the future. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I peek over and see Aurora hopping up and down at my mom’s feet. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Thomas peeked down without moving his head—the Griever had finally reached the wall where he and Alby hung. The Maze Runner 2009-10-21T00:00:00Z Emma tiptoed forward to peek behind the tomb—and then her face fell. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z On the table, with candlesticks around it, was a big white cake and a box of chocolates, and beside these a basket with a magnum of champagne peeking out of crushed ice. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I peeked inside, yelped, and quickly shut it again. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Frustrated and antsy, I snuck a peek at my email account. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Frank, Bill and Lillian, lying flat on the parlor floor and peeking through the doors, bore witness to the proposal and to Anne’s none-too-original rejection. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Percy peeked around the corner of the wall. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I peek in to see the dark-haired dude from earlier wearing a pair of flannel pajama pants and a Food Network T-shirt. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She uncovered the food and took a peek before grimacing, as though the sight of the meat nauseated her. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z She opened a door at the far end of the living room, and Lina peeked in. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I peeked in her window and saw her shuffling around in her kitchen, making breakfast. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I peek up at him through my hair. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z And the boulders peeking out from the lapping waves remind me of polished onyx. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I stubbornly refused to be the first to break it this time, fighting hard against the temptation to peek at his expression. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I ran and jumped into the shallow bomb shelter, then flipped myself over and peeked up over the edge. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Penny peeks into my room, then, when she sees I’m awake, she climbs up on my bed and snuggles close to me. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z A stained armchair and an old- fashioned desk peek from behind a collection of mops and brooms. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z “Nice,” Gum Baby said, peeking out over my hood. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Men ring the perimeter, and a sea of top hats peeks above the women's headdresses, fans, and tall hairstyles. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Something red peeked up over the river’s bank. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Her ears emerged and she peeked up at me. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z We snuck around to the small cliff that stood between the ocean and the highway where the car was, peeked around at the cop. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z When I peeked down the hall, I saw that the whole house was dark except for a light in my mother’s room, just like the night before. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z “I took a quick peek. It looks like someone made tribute videos for a number of past coaches. The videos are short—only ten or fifteen minutes long each.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I take an uncertain step forward and peek in at the living room. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She walked into a dark room, peeked out from behind a shade, and saw the sheik high up in the cherry tree silhouetted against the moon. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouched down some more to get a closer peek inside one of our girder grids. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Within seconds Thomas’s narrow face, peeking out from under his curly shag, popped onto the screen. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Her wispy blond hair peeked from beneath her scarf. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Grace let go of the banister, catching herself before she fell down the last step, and peeked in the bag. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He saw something flash in Archie’s eyes, like looking at a blank window and observing a ghost peeking out. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The first is Johanna Reyes, former spokesperson of Amity, identifiable by the scar that crosses her face and the hint of yellow peeking out from under her black jacket. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He peeks over his shoulder at the exit again. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Except for a quick peek through a cracked-open door when she looked for Jamison one afternoon, Kira had not seen in-side the Council of Guardians hall since the day of her trial months before. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached in the window of his car and pulled out a folder, started looking through some papers in there, peeking up at us every couple seconds. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Axel can tell that Daniel is a good friend without ever peeking inside his brain. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z She peeked at him in the rearview mirror. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Sierra tried to peek above the swarming bodies and see if there were any corpuscules lurking, but it was too dark to make anything out. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “Mr. Spizz is waiting for you. I’m sure there are some hungry old gals peeking out their windows.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The picture of the kangaroo showed a baby peeking out of its pouch. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Sometimes I still catch Jenna peeking behind bushes for hidden doorways. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z The supervisor set her to folding napkins, but as soon as he turned his back, Jule went across the hall and peeked into a classroom. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z With the red-and-white checked scarf covering her thinning oily black hair that peeks out beneath it, she looks more like ten years old than fourteen. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When we kids played around the mule barn, we peeked through its dirty, screened windows to look at the ghostly stalls and the ancient harnesses. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I peek in horror, unable to bear the thought of anyone mishandling the Holy Quran—tearing out the pages and apparently stomping on them. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z A tattletale neurochip decided I would get a hooded peek of what I had done. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Candy leaned forward a little, making sure to offer a peek. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z The sound of their laughter makes Rani curious, I think, because I feel her breath on my shoulder as she peeks over me. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Marble statues of the Goddess of Beauty and famous Belles peek out of every corner. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The dense hedge walls that comprised the maze were ten feet tall, making it impossible to peek over them, even if you stood on top of one of the benches placed throughout the labyrinth. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Several kids smiled, and a few peeked at the clock. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Our neighborhood is gray and white and black cement; you have to peek through metal gates into hidden courtyards to find trees and flowers. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad asks, opening the door an inch, peeking. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z I admit I peeked to my left to see what Carmen was doing—I had a clear shot of her because Vanessa’s head was down. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Colonel Windham was hunched over a report when Bull peeked through the door and said, “Yes, sir, Luther?” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sofia. I like that name,” said Bo, peeking into the pigeon basket. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z We took turns peeking out the high window in the bathroom, standing on the toilet. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z The slice of sky peeking between the curtains was the purple of twilight turning into night. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Those mixed bloodlines were always lurking, waiting to peek out, and fear of losing their status kept white people in line. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z His eyes closed almost at once, although the lid of his going-blind eye remained slightly open, as if he were stealing a peek at all of us from the land of tired, ill sleep. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z And peeking out from behind a dusty velvet curtain, looking in amazement at the scene before them, are four other mice. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z And then I find the courage to take a peek into the huge crowd seated in front of me. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z The columns and everything are nice, but it’s all chained up, so we climb up the side of the hill and get on top by these two glass domes that let you peek down inside. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z An inquisitive pair of bright amber eyes peeked up from the blackness. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z When I peek over my shoulder, they’re all staring at me. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z “What are you doing peeking through that little opening?” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z When Dimple tried to peek, he turned, shielding the page from her view. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He takes a quick peek at my card and nearly drops the entire stack in surprise. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I stared at the duct tape that peeked out over the sides of my shoes. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z After twiddling their thumbs a few minutes, the children stacked their suitcases and took turns standing on them to peek over the wall. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Light peeked through the curtains of my living room window, and I thought I saw my mom’s shadow. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z And then I see him, peeking through the crack in the slightly open door. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “Take a peek through that telescope next to the railing and look down. Tell me what you see.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Lenny and my mom’s bedroom door is open, and I peek in. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z When I was right on the river, I heard some low sounds, so I stood behind a tree and took me a peek. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z A pretty girl in a white flower tiara peeks through the sliver of doorway. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Fred ducked down and peeked through the leaves of a tree. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I cracked open the door and peeked down the hallway. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z At this point, Robin and Ray seemed to forget there were several of us straining for a peek at the baby sharks and they hovered over them for a minute. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I peeked out of a window and thought, what does he want? Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I cracked the door open and peeked in again. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Through double doors and across the banister, where I often peeked, there was a much nicer room. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z "Man, I was around here doing some business, so I figured I'd pop in. Your mother ain't here, is she?" he asked, peeking around. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z The towers of a castle on the cliffs peek through the distant mist. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He knows what they will be without peeking inside Frank’s brain because he feels them all over his body. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The swallow, as though in response, peeked its head out and looked around. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The service had already begun; fights spilled outward into the streets, music filled the air, and passers-by paused to listen and to peek in through the half-open doors. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z He stayed behind the curtain and peeked out. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z We peeked around the corner and found a Boy Scout troop marching into the clearing. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Percy glanced toward the stern and spotted Frank, in human form, peeking out from behind a ballista, waiting. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z We stop at the corner, he peeks around, and he points. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z At one point, I could feel someone’s eyes burning into my back, so I turned around to sneak a peek at the Savanna table again. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z We get to the stables and peek inside. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z A head peeked over the edge of the hatch above and Mark quickly set it in his sights, fired a shot. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He peeked at my letters and threw his hands into the air. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z The boys might have peeked into the shop and seen all of them, but what they couldn’t have seen was the night when the SS men would come for Ruth, the littlest of them. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Eden walks by, then peeks out the window at the approaching soldiers and points some handmade metal contraption at them. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z The gate opened a little, and I peeked through it. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Then, like he’s heard, he peeks out from the weight room, and our eyes meet. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I tiptoe down the hall and peek my head into the kitchen. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z We opened the door a crack and peeked out, but closed it again quickly. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I go to the back door and peek outside. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I peek over and see the bookmark’s gone. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Or he could have peeked over Callum, who was actually his friend. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z She peeked in her mother’s office and told her that she was heading to Brandon’s house. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I look at him, at the collarbone peeking out from the neck of his T-shirt, at the faint curl of his lip, and I feel something heating up inside me. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Penelope lifted the lid and peeked underneath: oatmeal, same as always. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Sal spots me peeking in through the glass and lets me in the shop anyway. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I toed one of the paper piles on the floor, trying to peek at what was written on it. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I got my hair from Mom’s side of the family, thankfully, because both Strong men had identical bald spots peeking through their short afros. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z And when I say a guy, I mean Bo with his slim silver chain peeking out from the edge of his collar. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Morbid curiosity compelled me to peek at the underside of his visible half, which earned me a crystal-clear view of the inner workings of his bowels. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z From behind tufts of grass and the shacks scattered here and there, I could see faces peeking out at us—furry, most of them, and of all different shapes and sizes. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z She ducked behind a particularly wide one, and slowly peeked around to see who else was in the woods. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z The door opened no more than two inches, but it was enough to give me a startling peek at the intruder. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Her oily hair is so thin that her scalp peeks through. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Jose tells me to wait in the kitchen, but I peek out and listen. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She kept her chin tucked coyly downward, sending her hair into a beautiful cascade of shimmering black, but her eyes peeked up at him. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Again they sensed him approaching, and this time they were both waiting by the window, their heads peeking over the sill. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I saw By’s head come peeking around the comics. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “I need,” I said, peeking out at her. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z The door opened a crack and a woman peeked out. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I got out of bed as the sun peeked its head over the horizon. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He’d find Mr. Burrows’s crate, pry it open, and take a quick peek at the mummy. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z Eyes peeked out of the dark space under the desk. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Behind her a few other women peek out into the street, everyone trying to get an eyeful. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z When the clinic bell jangles again, I peek up long enough to see Jason’s mother isn’t holding a guitar. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Twig and I peeked through the window, but Dari’s front door was already shut. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z And that isn’t as simple as peeking into someone’s brain to see what’s going on. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z When Matt Hubbard climbs up the stairs with his trumpet case, I peek to see if he looks at me. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z He let me maneuver the skiff through the wreckage of the flood without even peeking over his shoulder to see what I might be about to hit. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The pictures made you feel as though you were peeking in at someone else’s private moment. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z When I was done with the potatoes, I peeked my head through the swinging doors of the kitchen. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “They won’t have the time or patience to check every single person thoroughly. All we have to do is open the flaps of our bags, give them a quick peek, and they’ll pass us through.” Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z A few splinters peeked out of my skin. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I peeked at Mong and then went back to the house. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “Those liars!” she’d exclaimed, her voice so furiously loud a nurse had peeked in to shush her. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z “There are so many people here,” Dimple murmured, peeking through a little opening at the audience. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z A few black curls peek out from under her coif. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Laertes and I would peek through the broken panel of his chamber door and see him bent over a small pile of money and papers, shaking his head. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He peeks through the window by his head. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Both me and him kept peeking out the window all through the day waiting for Sir Charles and the rough, red-hair white man to come. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z At this point, customers are standing, peeking over. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Roy loosened the knot and peeked, but he couldn’t see what was inside. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z My whole body shook as I walked up to the window and peeked inside. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z The tip of the Crestmont’s neon sign peeking over the rooftops of every business around it. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z She was like a captive spirit, peeking out. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She opened the side door, peeking in to see who was up and about. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Redemption nodded and dipped out the back door while Beloved snuck a peek under the lid of the box. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I remember the precise moment, crouching behind a crumbling mud wall, peeking into the alley near the frozen creek. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I felt my eyes grow wide, and I snuck a peek at my dad, whose face was impassive. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I crept from one classroom to the next, my adrenaline surging, and peeked through the windows, looking for her. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I wanted to climb inside it and live there and peek out. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z When we came to the two-brick hole, we peeked through, our heads pressed together, one eye apiece. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Carla bent down as if she were about to speak to a little kid and peeked in. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The sun was peeking over the eastern horizon, streaming gilded highlights across the treetops. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Earlier in the day, I risked a peek at my mother's house. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z They peeked through the glass panels in the doors. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I slipped it out of my pocket and peeked at the screen. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Sitting in front of the room with everyone peeking up at me from their workbooks, I was afraid I was going to cry. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I used to love peeking through doorways to her bedroom and watching her kneel on the floor and whisper "Allah Akbar." Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z She wrote like it was a fairy tale, and reading those pages felt like peeking into the Mom of ten years ago: the Mom who wrote a book and nursed a baby. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Dad was peeking at the arrival from behind a curtain in his office. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z He peeked out at the audience from behind the big velvet curtain. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I slipped my phone out of my pocket and snuck a peek at the screen. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I peeked at Julian and he was looking at me. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z She only stared at him for a moment longer before she burst into a run, up toward the hill—where the first rays of sunshine began to peek through. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I thought that if she answered it and Daddy peeked in and saw her girlfriend in our kitchen cooking, he might turn right around and leave. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z She thought she saw a doe, her huge, glossy eyes peeking out from behind an evergreen, but then it was only the vanishing tail of a bounding rabbit, leaving long, trailing pawprints in the snow. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Yesterday I discovered a new pastime: using a good pair of binoculars to peek into the lighted rooms of the neighbors. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z She puts her notebook aside and peeks into the hallway to be sure no one's coming in. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Bruno peeked into the box and made a wry face. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z And her shorts have little pouches built in—I can see the tops of energy gels peeking out from both sides of her hips. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z When I peeked through the crack, I saw her going through the trunk at the end of their bed, where she stores all our baby stuff. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She managed to unwrap baby Fern from the blankets, help Mattie out of her coat, and scold Chase for peeking in the brass spittoon, all in one breath and motion. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z It was a calm cloudless night, and a pale sliver of moon peeked over the rooftops. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But what she’d suggested was nasty, like peeking through a keyhole.“You must think I’m a creep!” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I stared straight ahead as I passed the Volvo, but from a peripheral peek, I would swear I saw him laughing. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z But it was hard to congratulate her because she almost never peeked out of the Main Administrative Office. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z So Max opened the door a peek’s worth. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I could hang out on the curtained stage and peek through the opening at the cute boys. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z They peeked at passersby from behind stacked sandbags at intersections. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I peeked at her from beneath the covers. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z When I peeked out, I saw two guards standing by the main doors. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I peeked around the door, and when I saw my teacher writing out an equation on the chalkboard, I ducked in without her seeing me and grabbed a desk in the last row. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He peeked his head back in a few seconds later and saw me standing still. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Before I left, I took another peek through the trees and into the park. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Mary simply sat on her bed, peeking through the blinds at the father of her younger child. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Miles lifted the edge of his notebook and peeked out. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z A middle-aged man in a threadbare T-shirt peeked in. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z We were forbidden to go into her room to see it, but we were always sneaking back there to take a peek. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z He was peeking through the lens tube at the gargoyles on the First Keep. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The man slowly moved away, peeking backward a couple times, hoping one of us would overrule Ozzie’s rejection. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He turned around to see her head peeking through the open door. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z He felt the quiet sea breeze stirring outside the house and peeking in at the window. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I hurried into the alcove and peeked out our front window. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z She spends the twelve minutes of our ride to school humming, and I spend the rest of the day peeking around corners and flinching at every unexpected sound. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z The sky peeked through the leaves in brilliant blue, and she could smell the rich scent of the earth beneath her: crushed leaves from last fall, acorns slowly decaying into soil. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The top of a flask peeks out from beneath Uriah’s pillow. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He followed me out to the car and peeked his head in the front window. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Glimmers of an un-Jeffersonian outline peeked through the cloud of words Adams had spewed out. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Richard Nixon peeked out the White House window, checking the weather again. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z We ducked under the window for a few seconds until we got the courage to peek over the ledge. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z They liked to hide inside old spiral snail shells, but we knew how to get them to come peeking out of their hidey-holes. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z But Joe lingered, mesmerized by his peek at how the other half still lived. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Little Robert took a quick peek over his shoulder at Catelyn and began to tremble. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She couldn’t bring herself to peek at James. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Mom peeked in on me repeatedly throughout the night. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Alfred peeked at their faces, black and sweating in the semicircle around him. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z With a single finger, you touched the lip of my bag and tilted it down just enough to peek inside. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z The Gold-Bug perched on the edge of James’s desk with an origami frog peeking from the pages. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “I have to go check out the old building with the broken-down bull. One of the workers told me they peeked in the window and saw a bunch of mice running around.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He crawled around Alec and slowly peeked over the chair to take a look. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z It had moved stiffly, that first time, with a reluctant rusty yelp and they peeked through into the hidden and deserted yard. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I peeked at Rondell, but he didn’t seem like he was paying attention to me. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z When her father’s hat peeked over the hill, and the laughter of the harvesters was a far-off chime, Aziz would run into the house to tell everyone, “They’re coming! They’re coming!” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z "Come in," he whispered, and as I entered the room I turned and saw him peek out the doorway as if I might have been followed by the police. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z She peeked out the window, near the one Nigel was working on. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Pong paused with his face peeking up over the side. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Pinmei peeked through the clumps of people in front of her. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I looked up to see Nana peeking back over the seat. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The girl must be crazy, I decide, before turning over and arching myself to peek at her screen. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I peeked down them to see if he was relieving his bladder. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Then I peeked in Jazz's room only enough for me to see in, but not for her to see out. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Before I could stop myself, I crept over to Rose’s tent, unzipped the doorway not more than an inch, and peeked inside. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I had thirty minutes to kill before Audrey rejoined me, so I decided to take a peek inside. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I would never have refused anyone who wanted to peek at my answers, I was magnanimous with my candy, and I wasn’t stuck-up. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z I peek out at Sekani, whose eyes and mouth are open wide. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He was tempted to sneak a peek over his shoulder, to see if he could catch a glimpse of Joyce. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z One was tall and gangly with bushy black eyebrows peeking from the edge of his backward ball cap. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Franklin must not have called the police to report me, though I jumped at every sound and spent hours peeking out the windows, waiting for a patrol car to arrive. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Sneaky mostly stares out of his window, but he also peeks over at me a few times. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Curious faces peek from rooms, and whispered conversations follow us around corners. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Mr. Remora dropped to a crouch, covering his head, then peeked up scanning the ground. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z For some reason, we tiptoe across the floor and peek inside boxes with slow, careful movements. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I asked, trying to sneak a peek around her arm. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z It would be just enough to give a hint, a small peek, to the public of what would be involved. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I get up, feeling worlds better—I found Ralph!—and peek over the railing of the loft to make sure Guillermo isn’t in the mailroom listening to me giggling up here all alone. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I sneak a peek at my grandmother and can see her eyes shining with tears, her hand holding my mom’s tightly, but I can see that she is smiling. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z George opened the door and peeked into the hallway. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z And it’s totally okay for her to do that, but anytime I barely peek at my screen, someone scolds me. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z They say nothing, just peek at me between fingers. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I stand with Abby, peeking out at the audience through a crack in the curtains. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z A yellow crescent moon peeked out from behind the clouds, and the mosquitoes weren’t too bad. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z But Baba won’t leave the others, even when he sees the shooter peek from behind his hillside hideout. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z The man has a silvery beard, a crinkly forehead, and gentle eyes peeking out from beneath brows as straight as my own. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z She pushed the door open, peeked in, and saw that the ashes of his fire were still hot; wisps of smoke drifted from the chimney and disappeared with the wind into the gray sky. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She peeked around the corner, ready to pretend to look surprised. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “I sneaked a peek at our homeroom’s form, and Jeffrey ordered just one carnation. Who’s he going to give it to?” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Someone had stuffed some toilet paper in the hole, though, so I had to drop to the floor and peek under the door to see what was going on. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Some individuals occasionally would come up to the door and ask if they could peek in, and if the house was presentable we’d usually show them around. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Poor clowns, wider than tall, more dead than alive, poor creatures whose ghostly faces peeked out from layers of prisoner’s clothes! Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah,” I say, feeling pretty bad, especially when I take a peek at Angel’s face. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z But as I peeked in at my brother’s inert body, no one knew that yet. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I peeked into some of the hospital rooms as we passed, and that’s when I realized what my mom meant. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z A young woman with ocean-green eyes and a white scarf draped around her face peeked out. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Anyways, I peeked in the living room, found the night-watch guy lounging in front of the TV, sipping coffee from a thermos. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z His toes, which peeked through leather slippers, seemed feminine, perhaps because they were so clean; they belonged to feet that always wore shoes. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I take the long way around to class, hoping I might be able to peek in at Roli in the science lab, which is on the way. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z By the way, speaking of Jews, I saw two yesterday when I was peeking through the curtains. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Athena’s other hand rested on a shield as big as a billboard, with a sculpted snake peeking out from behind, as if Athena was protecting it. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I peeked out of an old rusted spot in the trunk. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She waits by the door a few seconds, peeking into the hallway. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I ducked out of Marcus’s crushing hug to peek over the top of the stall door and make certain we were still alone. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “Um...when Erwin died and you gave me a ride home. You went in the building to turn in those papers, and I peeked.” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z He took another peek, then quickly looked over his shoulder. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Mom looked up at us peeking over the bannister and said, “Is that true?” Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I groan and peek out of the covers. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z HairySpiders, the mother opossum, peeked out cautiously from her own hollow. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z My door creaks open, and Momma peeks in. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I must have looked pretty funny, because everybody took one peek at me and burst out laughing. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z Jazz was peeking out from behind my father, who was standing on the first step, ready to protect my mom just in case something went down. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “A boy who peeks into the cooking pot will beat his wife when he grows up.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z She sighed and peeked at Evan through the neck of the nursing sheet. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Always putting her at a disadvantage somehow, and yet, now and then, surprising her, letting her peek through a door that always seemed to slam shut again before she could actually see inside. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I was tempted to peek, just to see if he was really flying through the forest like before, but I resisted. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I walked down the hallway to listen and peeked around the corner. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Occasionally, I peeked out the front window in the hope that my father had changed his mind and was at that very moment pulling up to the house. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I peek over her shoulder and see a few Dauntless with guns, moving to the same beat, heading toward us. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I took a peek over their shoulders too. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Lady Constance chose this moment to regain consciousness and peeked out from under her napkin. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I put my hands on my knees, panting, and peek around the corner. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z After finishing his milk, Seth peeked into the pantry. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Jessie peeked over from where she was working on her fruit battery experiment. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z There was still one half of a head peeking at us ’bout three feet off the ground. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z I peeked up to see if I could get a better look at this man. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z In a moment a couple of men walked into the living room as the woman and I peeked in. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z But when I peeked at Callum, hunched over and silent, my insides felt weird. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I did what I usually do when somebody comes to the door—I peeked from the edge of the bay window. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z He peeked out from under the wrap Dri had put over his eyes. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Little sketches of fairy couples dancing in the moonlight, gnomes peeking out from hollowed trees, a stone palace with turrets spiraling up from each corner. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z What peeks out is a large, flat grid of metal beams with thick wheels and a sturdy triangle at the front, the tongue, for hitching. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z The Owner noticed something peeking out from the bottom hem of the man’s gray jacket. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I really wanted to get up and peek out the front door to see if I could hear better or even see something. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She dared not even peek until she was certain they were far down the road. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I was afraid Grandpa would get sad remembering this about Grandma, but when I peeked up at him, he was smiling. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z “There’s something else. Cover your eyes, and don’t peek. It’s a surprise.” The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Standing out of sight, she peeks into the room and surveys the scene hopefully. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Besides, he has long desired a peek inside the Lefèvre town house, which is something of a legend amongst his colleagues who work in interior design. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Storm clouds rose up behind her, dark and threatening, but a powerful sun peeked through, sending coppery rays through the whole drawing. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I don’t want to see the damage just yet, so I don’t peek. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He wears all black, but I can see a hint of Abnegation gray peeking over the collar of his sweatshirt. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z She walked away, pausing twice to peek back over her shoulder at us. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Singe peeks out at me from behind her towering hair. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Florida peeked around the door, watching the woman hurry away. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Twenty seconds later, his mom opened the door and peeked inside. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He had his hand over his eyes, which would’ve been a nice gesture if he hadn’t been peeking through his fingers. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I peek back at Bernard and he scowls at me. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Puzzled, I tiptoed over and peeked through the pane. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I peek out from the corner of my curtains. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Before going around to the front, I peeked in a window. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Pulling back each of Fig’s ears and peeking inside, Dr. Spires babbled on about chemical waste and blood and dysfunction. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I peeked in the car’s backseat and saw my grandmother, Mama Lessie. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He ate a hot dog with trembling hands and peeked down into his pocket at the photograph. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “What things?” asked Sticky, who, like Reynie, was trying to sneak a peek at the bucket’s contents. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Reynie peeked over at the pencil woman, but she hadn’t noticed—she was busy grading Rhonda’s test now, making check mark after check mark and nodding her head. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I lean close to the wall and peek into the kitchen. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z We peeked through the curtains at the audience as the Upper School Chamber Choir finished its last song. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z I pull back a section of vines and peek inside. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z As I contemplated my life on the run I peeked over the edge of the cot to see what Jerome was doing. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Scared eyes peeked through curtains that were quickly drawn, and each door stayed silent and shut. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I stuff the dress back into the laundry basket and grab at the black collar peeking out from the bottom. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z That morning I’d peeked in their bedroom closet—her clothes were still hanging there. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Confused, I peek into the room to see that there is a candlelit dinner for two on top of Agent Fiona’s desk. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z This rosiness disappeared under the hem of her nightgown but, a minute later, peeked out the collar. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “Charlie, there’s bacon,” I tell her, and she peeks out with a sleepy smile. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z I walked over to her bedroom and peeked inside. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z She must have felt me staring at her, because she turned and saw me peeking through the window in the door. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly, carefully, I turn my head to peek over my shoulder. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Stub McMillin desperately wanted to peek, to glance over toward lane one where he knew California would be, but he didn’t dare. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I was about to move on, with the thought of peeking through cracks in the building’s front shutters, when another man appeared. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z The child retreated farther behind his mother, but he peeked out to see the new faces. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am very proud of my square candies that look round. Let’s take a peek.” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z The bag was tied tight, but Candice was able to pull it open enough to peek inside. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z As my mother and I walked together, I could imagine my gentile friends nearby, still going to school, still playing the streetcar game, but I did not lift my eyes even for a quick peek. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z I peeked quickly behind me at his family. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Three more trays needed to be brought up the stairs, but I allowed myself a quick peek at the company before I fetched them. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z The door to one of the shops he’d thought was closed had abruptly opened, and a hooded figure was peeking out of it, beckoning frantically. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Her brooch, though, was like the sun peeking through dark clouds. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Thomas couldn’t help taking a peek—he saw a smear of bright red on one of the creatures’ bodies. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Maybe he should’ve peeked at the back of the RV to see if she’s switched the plates again...what if she did and is trying to get rid of the evidence now? Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z I put my head under the sofa cushion and peek out at Devon’s chest. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Just then Miss Volker lifted her head from her knees and peeked up at me as she yawned loudly. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Zack leans over me and peeks at the screen before I have a chance to cover it. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Carefully she latched the holding case, then peeked in at her. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z She made a florist apron full of pockets look like a regal robe, with presents peeking out for everyone. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z At the back window of the equipment shed we peeked in. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “Sure,” I said, and then she caught me sneaking a peek at the glowing kitchen clock which was in the shape of a giant Bayer aspirin. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z A man’s head peeked over the side and he said, “Elijah? That you?” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z The bright lights spotlight me, and people crane their necks to get a peek. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Once Mother passed, I peeked out and began to follow him. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Through a keyhole in it I peeked out. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Annie was crouched at the side of the curtain, peeking through it. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z When I peeked close, the carvings were of water and ocean waves. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Her phone beeped with a text, and she peeked at the screen. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The streetlight reflects off the silver chain peeking out from his collar. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z All night I scampered from window to window peeking out and looking for unshaven suspicious types in striped outfits. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Laney, who carried the Beezerman’s bag of pastries, surreptitiously peeked into the brown bag while they were walking home. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z |
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