| 单词 | back away |
| 例句 | I backed away as Idiptu charged the door, shaking the hinges. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Her words were hotter and darker than the smoking berries, and we backed away in dread. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Gus turned his head back away from us, staring out the window at the patio in his backyard. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I saw him through the window, seizing his horse’s mane, and mounting in his blundering brutal manner, and sidling and backing away. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “Oh yes I did. I’m good for you that way. You have a tendency to back away from things otherwise.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He backed away and moved over to stage right, where someone had set up a table and a few microphones. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “You wouldn’t believe it,” I said, backing away. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z He was intent upon her face and her slow backing away. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He saunters into the room, and she backs away, sticks out her lip, and sits on the bed, hard. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Finally Gaily backed away, half stumbling toward the exit behind him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Jacques stammers, backs away from him slowly, and then turns and runs inside to get me. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z They either back away from the counter and talk to me from like ten feet away or they suddenly get busy doing something else and ignore me completely. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Uncle Carlos convinces my parents to back away. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Rachel stood abruptly and backed away from the surf. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The dog had never seen such a brazen goat, and it backed away, bewildered. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, my God!” she gasped, and backed away. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “Let her pass,” she said to the servant, who looked dubious but backed away as instructed. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z But the fire crept closer and they had to back away. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I backed away, watching him go over and push a switch. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He backed away as quietly as he could. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z But starting to enter I lost my nerve and backed away. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Kathy, who was always his favorite, walked into the room, saw him, and backed away from him, horrified. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z As he took the last few steps toward me I almost backed away. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But the other guy didn’t seem to care and he didn’t back away. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Ranofer whirled in a panic to stare behind him and above him, at the same time stumbling back away from the unknown object near the wall. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z The boys backed away hollering out offended retorts. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I can see them at Havensight Dock, backing away from Saint Thomas slowly. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The priest shook his head and backed away. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z All the while I was trying to back away from their harsh inquisition. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Delia yelled, her face stained with tears as she backed away from the scene. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z We back away and Mama Duck settle her feathers. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Nathan crawled out of his window and hugged the water monster, who backed away. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The Praise Singer backed away from Arm’s long reach. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z She jerked back and pushed her glasses up on her nose, registering the way Rishi’s face fell as he backed away too. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I back away, run outside, straight to my tube. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z The big houses here in Chevy Chase, Maryland, are pushed back away from the street, if you can even call it a street. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z She backed away, flustered, and Kaede’s hand left a smear of red on her left cheek. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Once I held out my hand to him, but at this he backed away and showed his teeth. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z The three of them—Moss, Eugenia, his mother—backed away, then turned and walked down the steps. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I back away, wishing the wall would swallow me up. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z I back away, right into Garrett, whose eyes have teared up, and it has nothing to do with the tear gas. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z When she backed away, she put her hand on my chest. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z His horse was nervous, rolling her eyes, backing away from the dead men as far as her lead would allow. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She backed away, then ran back to the five scythes. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z She backed away too far, and Dunbar, who had watched from the beginning, sprang forward on his bed without warning and flung both arms around her bosom from behind. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Ah!” the kid yelled, and his whole group backed away. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I continued backing away, with quickening steps, sensing that the man was afraid to follow me because he was naked. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The sweaty hulk backed away, a light rain of perspiration pattering on the wooden floor. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z When Treelore was a little thing, I put on a old coat from some lady I’s waiting on and Treelore, he look at me funny, back away. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I drop my arms and back away hastily, trying not to notice the flush on her neck. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Juana stood up from the fire and backed away as he entered, and she covered the baby’s face with the fringe of her shawl. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z I backed away but stopped with one foot out the door. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “I’m really sorry,” he said as I stood up and backed away. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z The FedEx delivery guy used to come right up to the door with that warm smile, and now he backs away. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Redemption gasped and recoiled, and Pet let go of her hand and head, backing away into a corner and dropping into a patient crouch. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Lennie hesitated, backed away, looked wildly at the brush line as though he contemplated running for his freedom. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t tilt the flame toward your knuckles. And once the fuse is lit, be sure to back away quick.” I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I backed away, crablike, further into darkness—like a crab retreating in pain when you strike two stones at the mouth of his underwater den. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z I quickly apologize and step back away from the door and run down the steps, thinking that I got turned around somehow. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She backed away, puzzlement, then alarm in her eyes. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Ms. Castellan got shakily to her feet, and I backed away. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I turned defensive, plucking Otto into my arms and backing away. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z “Uh, no...no, I think Reynard’s probably right,” said the boy, backing away. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “How did you know about me?” she snapped, backing away further. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z “Well, ask yourself: Do people ever move away from you slowly as you enter a room? Do they glance at each other ever so carefully as they back away?” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Or I’d poke my head around the corner of a building and wait until I could squirt someone, then quickly duck back away, unseen. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z He backs away, like he’s still hoping I’ll come with him—and I watch, hoping he’ll change his mind and stay. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I ran over to Needles and almost backed away again—he was lying there in a spreading puddle of his own blood. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z He just laughed, backing away with his hands up. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z These, in turn, are intercut with close-ups of the stroke oarsmen grimacing with effort as they rock rhythmically back and forth, leaning into the camera and then back away again. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “I—” Hazel tried to back away, but the woman’s grip on her arm tightened. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z The disk of the sun had just come up, and the billows of fog had bowed to it and backed away. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Slowly, she backed away from the clearing, fading into the shadows beneath the trees until she could no longer see the girl. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Ash backed away from the ghost girl, but the girl stood up and came toward her, her hands outstretched, and mouthed her name again. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Elizabeth’s ponytail pulled her hair back away from her face and neck; and there was certainly something about her delicate, slender-necked profile that Was very like the statue of Nefertiti. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Runt backed away to allow Pax to lap up the yolked prize. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Mildred backed away as if she were suddenly confronted by a pack of mice that had come up out of the floor. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z But all of a sudden, the Arabs, backing away, slipped behind the rock. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z She set the bowl on the ground and backed away, in case her proximity might discourage the fairies. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Distant clouds watch me, but they’re backing away The world wants nothing to do with this. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The road cuts back away from the water tower. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z When I begin to gag at the stench, I back away and clear out. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Just getting her into the parking lot had been a major challenge, but now she started backing away, muttering, “‘Jupiter. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The crouching shape backed away, terror in its blinking eyes, and yet at the same time insatiable desire. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Dad pulled back his fist as if to hit the doctor, who raised his hands and backed away. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I said, hysteria leaping into my voice, my hands slicing out with points of steel as I backed away. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “I never backed away from anything in my life!” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she backed away, giving me a wide berth, only turning to dash into the morgue at the last moment. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The child sat on his knees, stiffened her back away from him and stared at him doubtfully. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “I just needed to tell my friend something,” I said, backing away from the line of moving men. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She held the gun on Noa and backed away down the hall, dragging her suitcase as she aimed. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She gave a short, startled shriek as she backed away. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Kathy, who was always his favorite, walked into the room, saw him, and backed away from him, horrified. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Where before I’d have backed away from awkward stuff, I began instead, more and more, to ask questions, if not out loud, at least within myself. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z She scrambles out of the car and slams the door closed, backing away from me. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Billy tried to back away from it, but the barbs wouldn’t let go. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He finally started to back away from the steps, pushing against Mark until they were both in the hallway again.Without a word,Alec reached out and slowly closed the door until it clicked softly. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Taken by surprise, I backed away from the picture. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I backed away from her towards the window, my old fear and horror rising up in me again. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Ever the political pugilist who felt obliged to answer every bell, Adams refused to back away from his belief that the new American government needed a strong executive presence. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z I motioned her to back away and then carefully latched the screen and locked the door behind me. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Maybe the dad, who was there with his family, thought the other, bigger man would back away if he identified himself as being from Ohio; like Aimee was from California. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z I back away, surprised at the sudden rush I got from that quick minute of banter. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z A man holding a big cleaver turned and saw us, then called to us, as we shyly smiled and backed away. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I try not to think about how afraid she was of me or how she backed away like I might hurt her. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The drunken little men around me backed away. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z I backed away, and watched their difficult embrace. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Altagracia backs away, and when not recalled, turns and heads back to her stool. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Old Cob pushed himself away from the bar, tipping his stool over as he backed away. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I say, backing away from him, and I head back to the house. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z As the boys backed away, Alyce stood, brushing the mud from her skirt with one hand and holding on to the boy with the other. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Deacon Hurd backed away when Turner held out his hand to shake. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Then I realized Cerdic had begun to back away from me. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I almost knock, but something about this door...I step back away from it and go down the short front steps. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He pulled out all their chairs, handed them each an opened menu, then bowed and backed away. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I would back away into the darkness, furious at my stupid need to spy on them, and I would glide to the next camp of men, and I’d hear the same. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of its fellows back away, but others lunge at me. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Then he dropped his eyes, and backed away on his belly. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z From what I later understood, he finally backed away from taking on the responsibility of those eight mouths to feed. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z They backed away with their tails between their legs. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Coach looked at the clipboard briefly, then backed away, shaking his head. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z And the thing is, I cannot even refuse, I cannot even back away, I cannot leave him to fight it alone, they’re my people, my boys. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he backed away, keeping his face to the skull that lay grinning at the sky. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Cullen stands up, backs away from the table, and realizes that everyone around him is beginning to look very strange. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z He backed away, then all at once turned and ran. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z He let go of X-Ray and backed away as his mother entered. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z His stroke gone amiss, the steward backed away. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z “They hunt for food, too, and eat berries. We’ll probably see one. Just back away and don’t look at them—I read that it’s a threat when you do that.” The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z Vonetta froze, then backed away from the antenna, carefully and dramatically, her arms outstretched in the leaning V shape of the left and right antennae until she sat down. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z He had backed away, the sword dragging at his side, shaking his head. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “Hi, Mrs. Chatham,” said Nick, backing away as she filled the doorway. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt embarrassed and stupid as I backed away through all the dressed-up dancers. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Char backed away, holding the youngster, who squirmed to get out of his grasp. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z The sun backs away from the world like a crab and the days grow shorter, the nights grow longer, more dark and dangerous. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He wanted to ignore her, but found he couldn’t back away from the challenge. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I threw my hands up and backed away from the assortment of plastic flowers. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Conor backed away from her quickly, stumbling over the ruins of the settee. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Charlie backs away from the boys laughing in the hallway, drops the bundle. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Seth closed the curtain and backed away from the window. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He backed away so they could see him well through the peephole in the door. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z Emmett didn’t seem worried at all, even though his cousins had backed away without making a sound. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z The girl’s hands covering her mouth, she backed away a few feet, then turned, ran out of the yard and down the walk. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I backed away, ready to apologize for getting in the way. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Swiftly the captain ducked down into a crouch and began backing away. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Harry yelled in shock and backed away into the desk. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z At the same time, I wanted to back away from Laia in shame. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I backed away but only got two steps before I felt a giant warm hand wrap around my neck from behind. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z When he backed away I thought he would see me leaning against the wall, but the snow was thick and his attention was focused on Narciso. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “If it’s all the same to you, I’d rather not,” said the Humbug, backing away to the far corner of the wagon. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t give us to them,” I say, backing away again. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z By now Mr. Shine was backing away from the door. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z She rolled to her knees and backed away from the ghosts. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She backs away from the roller coaster like it might reach out and swallow her, and I suddenly wonder if this whole thing was a bad idea. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He called for help, and he drew his legs and arms stiffly to his sides and arched his back away from the mattress. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The boy straightened out the front wheel of his bike and started to back away. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt myself turning red, backing away from the upstairs railing, unable to stop looking at her, wishing she wouldn’t look at me. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z She backed away, overwhelmed with the cold air of mold and earth which rushed at her. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z She’d back away, facing me, asking, “Any ghosts behind me, Ruth? Is it clear?” The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He winked and smiled as he backed away, giving me a military salute. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He did not linger over Ron’s cauldron, but backed away swiftly, retching slightly. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She backed away from the water, out of reach of anything lurking there. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I leaned back away from her arm as she reached over, but instead of pushing the door open, she slammed it shut and let her fingers linger over my shoulder. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He fell to the ground, grasping at my pants as I tried to back away for a good, clean swing at him. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Sunjin looked around and casually backed away from the house before dashing out. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z But Emma could neither speak nor stand, and we were alone in the underground station but for two women in raincoats who were backing away, holding their noses against the hollow’s fetid stench. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Cullen backs away again, tries to make his way to the door, but runs into something. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z I scuttled out of reach and then gained my feet and backed away until I felt my bed behind me. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He didn’t back away, but he certainly wasn’t at his ease either. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He backed away again, and skirted the copse, coming out into one corner of the field. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Then they backed away, one of them holding a trip cord which would close the trapdoor after the rats were inside. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z The warm mist blew toward us and people started backing away. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Slowly, he shook his head and backed away. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Abandoning the attempt to close the door, she began to back away down the dark hall, and Harry followed, gliding toward her, and his long-fingered hand had drawn his wand. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The Scare Crow backed away from Finn, vanishing into the tangle of bodies like an eel retreats into a bed of river weed. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He dropped Matt, and Matt backed away out of reach. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She punctuated every word with a blow: Ron backed away, shielding his head as Hermione advanced. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Harry bellowed again, backing away as he swiped his wand through the air; six or seven of them crumpled, but more were coming toward him. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Muhammad backed away when I let myself in earlier and he got a glimpse of my face, so I have a bit of respite. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z She advanced on the creatures, who backed away with nervous whines. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Moss backed away from the detector, as did those on the other side. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I wanted to back away from it, but still I wanted to discuss it, to consult someone who'd tell me it was only a brief, emotional illusion. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s really not a good time,” I said, backing away before she could drag me into her apartment by force. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “You and me, Aquilla,” he says as he backs away, eyes smoldering. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Percy heard the other kids yelping and backing away, but he stayed focused on his task. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The sheriff backed away, tripped, and went down, and when the butt of the shotgun hit the ground, the other barrel exploded, its white roar glazing the snow around them. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I get off the seesaw, back away from the park. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z A second time it dipped its head, then stepped back away. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The gangling steward backed away, his hands upraised as if to say, Not me, it was not me. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Shots rang through the development and car windows were shot out while the people staring out their windows backed away, trying to avoid stray gunfire. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I gave him a scathing look and he backed away. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He couldn’t blame Calypso for backing away from him. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Feeling sick, Alex backed away to the door and staggered out into the corridor. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Blackberry clearly thought that he might be going to attack them and backed away. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The clapping stopped, children shrieked, and more than a few adults backed away as a ten-foot giant appeared. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Her voice went a tone lower and was gentler than before, but for some reason Miss Briggs backed away. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I had to do something to pull myself back away from the Wild Boy urges. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Yet the patrolman didn’t say a word as he backed away from the bucket. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Benny held up his hands and backed away. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z The Humbug dropped his needle and stared in disbelief while Milo and Tock began to back away slowly. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z He backed away, but Bristle was not satisfied. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He backed away, but there was no escaping it; it was all around him, tickling his ankles. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z When I back away from her hug, she acts like she doesn’t notice. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He slumps to the ground while students back away. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Alec had backed away from the window, his face as pale a thing as Mark had ever seen. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z The boys slowly backed away toward the bottom of the steps. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “You keep his head back away from the transom, Abel. Get ahold of yourself. Keep his head back and away now.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He gets up and backs away, adjusting his clothing. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Instead, I backed away and scurried down the narrowest of alleys, the walls so close I could have touched either side by stretching out both arms. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z The vertical mass was a figure, a person who was now backing away from her and beginning to fade into the darker background of the trees. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I backed away and fled to the family room. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z She bellows and screams, throwing her head and backing away, but he’s like a machine. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She felt herself stiffen, and it was all she could do not to back away and run. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Officer Delinko slowly began backing away from the burrow, hoping that the grown-up birds would realize it was safe to land. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z When they turned to look at him, he backed away. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He yelled an angry battle cry and charged me, but I parried his blade and backed away, letting him come after me. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z “Okay, okay,” Natalie said, her hands out as if she were backing away from a dangerous animal. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I backed away till the honeysweet lure of the harp no longer mocked me. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to back away from the edge of the pit, but it was like swimming through oil. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z “Potter?” shrieked Bellatrix, and she backed away, the better to take in Harry. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Fauzia coaxes her husband to back away from me while my mother drapes an arm around my shoulders. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He didn’t mean to, and he backed away at once. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z But it had wounded the tiger in the chest, deeply enough to make him back away with a furious yowl. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I brought my weight down on the rear-bar and pulled and rocked and levered the sledge back away from the edge of the crevasse. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z I did this now, taking the precaution of backing away from the robot a good distance before shouting “Leopardon!” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I backed away, pulling the line more and more. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z The vixen stood still, and then backed away a step. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I come back and set it on the tile and back away. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I’d begun to back away when he seized my wrist and folded it, curling my fingers and palm into a spiral. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z But Finnick backed away from the water at first touch and lies facedown on the sand, either unwilling or unable to purge himself. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I waited until he closed the door and backed away, mopping sweat off his forehead with the sleeve of his shirt. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z As they backed away from him, he began to stir. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I hold my hand up, almost backing away. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Jam backed away slightly, casting her eyes repeatedly at Pet’s silent bulk for comfort. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He laughed and backed away, walking toward the center of the room. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Every person in the living room, guy or girl, spooked and backing away, silent. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I backed away from its bestial cry and prayed for gentleness, sank to my knees and prayed as best I could. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The Ravenclaws were all backing away, and some of the most frightened began scampering back up the staircase to their beds. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She backed away from the front door, retreating into the dark hall, and her stepmother came after her, blocking the beam of light from the lantern that had thrown their shadows across the wall. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He laid the knife on top of the blankets and backed away and stood. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Odenigbo came and stood close to her and she wanted to back away, unsure what he was trying to do. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Then Ash felt someone take her other hand and pull her back away from the dancing girls, and the fairy woman turned to look at who had restrained her. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I backed away from them, striking the table in the process. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The young mouse backed away as the sparrow released the door. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She pulls one of the chairs with the hard backs away from the window. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Still the room spun before he came to his senses and shoved her back away from himself, out of his murderous hands. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I dropped it like a hotcake and backed away, as far as the trunk would allow, which was only about an inch or two. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Reynolds backed away, keeping his eyes on me. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The dog whined and growled and backed away. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Gollum got up on all fours, and backed away for several paces, and then he turned, and as Sam aimed a kick at him he fled away down the path. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Hawkbit winced in an exaggerated manner and backed away. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “Some places have as many names as they have occupants to name them. Now please ask your serpent to back away, lest he crinkle the pages.” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walters shrieks and steps back away from my door. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Piggy was surrounded before he could back away. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Harry backed away, drawing his wand as he did so. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I’d inch closer and closer, feeling the heat against my face until I got so near that it became unbearable, and then I’d back away just enough to be able to stand it. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Hugo backed away from the door, ran behind the theater, and told Isabelle what had happened. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Speedy turned to stare, then backed away from it slowly—and as slowly gathered speed. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z “How many times have you found out that what you’ve been told isn’t true?” she says, backing away from me even farther, her face twisting. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z She touched my face, and I didn’t back away this time. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Furious, aroused by the blood of his bird, the loser backed away from José Arcadio Buendía so that everyone in the cockpit could hear what he was going to tell him. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Harry backed away until he hit the dark Chamber wall, and as he shut his eyes tight he felt Fawkes’ wing sweep his cheek as he took flight. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z They all attacked at the same time, their crazy little beaks pecking at the bread and each other, darting in and then backing away and then darting in again. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z She backed away and shook free of the ruined shield, then backed away some more and danced left and right and left again to avoid the downrush- ing axe. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He might have looked comical, but he did not; the effect was frightening, and Harry could not blame Ogden for backing away several more paces before he spoke. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z When I come near her, she backs away from me, too. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I backed away, shaking my head, keeping my eyes on the fire. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She carried herself with such confidence the other demigods backed away and averted their gaze. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She came toward me, and I backed away until I was cornered by the wall. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z Realization fills his eyes, and he backs away to the door, looking horrified. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She backed away when she saw Lelia and cried madly in Korean, You cat! Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z "The fridge," the man mumbled, backing away from me. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Seeing the glowing eyeball gutted out and spiked on a stake made the girls back away in disgust. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Something about those steps...I back away from the house and stand on the narrow patch of brown grass. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I backed away, surprised and a bit hurt. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “Excellent idea!” said Lockhart, gesturing Harry and Malfoy into the middle of the hall as the crowd backed away to give them room. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z She heads toward the living room, where we are, but starts quietly backing away as soon as she spots Grandma Rose. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z But Carl’s grandfather didn’t recognize her and even backed away, knocking a chair over. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Will backs away and sits on the far arm of the sofa. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z I nodded, sighed, and backed away from my father, all without speaking. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Occasionally a centaur glared through the driver’s side window, saw the zombie driver and backed away in shock. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Barbarossa backed away in shock—and nearly fell down the steps. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z He began to back away, slowly, belly to the sand, giving that same singsong whine. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I back away, pulling Izzi with me, knowing that the quicker we go our separate ways, the better it will be for all concerned. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The dolphin backed away but not for long. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z It was only then she realized that Kainene had come with her and was silently holding her as she shouted, “Leave me alone! Leave me alone!” at the bar owner, who backed away. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Hamilton started the engine and as we backed away I could see we were in a beautiful spot. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Celaena backed away from the ledge as they stopped at the nearby fountain. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Moonface turned and would have seen me, but I quickly backed away. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Besides, he was never one to back away from a fight. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z “Yeah, maybe I will!” shouted Ron, and he took several steps toward Harry, who did not back away. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z In the silence, I could hear the sound of the bone breaking, and the dog backed away on three legs. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Arya crept back away from the well, dropped to her stomach, and flattened herself against the wall. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I tried to back away, but they were behind me and around me. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the survivors fainted as soon as Reed landed in the longboat, but the other backed away, scrabbling for purchase in the piles of bones. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He leapt from the bed and backed away from Dumbledore, looking furious. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z When her mother came back inside, Ifemelu backed away, but her mother hugged her close. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z As he tried to back away, he stumbled and fell. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z She practically tripped over her own feet as she backed away from him. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Their center was going up, arching his back away from me so he wouldn’t get a body foul, and getting his hands up as high as he could. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z She backed away, as though compelled to leave, yet reluctant to let us from her sight. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z A moment later, when they lifted their foreheads from the temple floor, the scrap of paper was hanging in Thoth’s curved beak, and Toby was backing away from the altar, bowing at every step. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He backed away from the table, slowly at first, and then he was jogging down the steps, and he couldn’t even bring himself to look at Esperanza, even though she was yelling his name. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The crowd backed away and ahhed as the rocket disappeared at the top of a tremendous column of white, boiling smoke. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He saw them behind him, quickly backing away. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z “Get away from me, Satan!” shouted my mother, continuing to back away from the package as if fleeing a ghost. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He backs away and coughs, the sound wet and phlegmy. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z And by the time Turner stood, the sheriff had suddenly let go and backed away as his father’s arms windmilled in the moonlit air, and he was over the ledge. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z The cow mooed, put one hoof tentatively on the bars, then backed away. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He backed away and picked up his bag, turning toward the door. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Slowly, she backed away until shed joined the front line of marchers, who were all watching her in shocked silence. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Percy sidestepped and backed away, leading the goddess farther from Annabeth. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Adam backed away, but carefully, as one backs away from a snake. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She backs away from the badly dented box, her paws held up in surrender. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Some were pointing back away south, and some were pointing eastward. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Frodo and Sam, horror-stricken, began slowly to back away, their own gaze held by the dreadful stare of those baleful eyes; but as they backed so the eyes advanced. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I can’t get myself to back away from the ledge, so I lower my body to the rooftop, inch by inch. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Kendra placed the mirror face up on a lounge chair and backed away. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He was backing away when Frightful lit on the girder and, putting one foot in front of the other, ran to the eggs. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “I wanted to give you this, sir,” she said, backing away instinctively. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Park backed away from her and took her hand. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z It began to swing back away from the wall. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He backed away awkwardly, and then they were walking down the street and he was translating her words for Nettle. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I back away, panting, turn on my heel, and take off again. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He walked forward again, and Faro backed away, keeping the same distance between them. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z “I don’t know and I don’t want to know,” said Horace, backing away. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He sets it on the table and backs away from me. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I shrieked, backing away from where the boys and the men were. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z As I carefully replaced the lid and backed away, I noticed him, a boy with blond hair peering out from behind his mother's back. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He slowly backed away from the line, then circled over to the side of the truck. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z And then I back away, afraid of what it means that I am so small. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Gladys backed away and lay on her bed, hands on her chest, her huge eyes fixed on the ceiling. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z The golden head of Medusa molded in the center was so horrible, the campers all backed away. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Then I backed away even farther, afraid to get close to him. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He feels himself standing at a very tall, very dangerous precipice, with no intention of backing away. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The crowd has backed away from the monster in the pit. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z Soojin’s brow furrows, and she backs away from the unexpected invitation. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Only one person can easily play with a model, and so Francis did not try to check my work until I backed away and said that I thought everything fitted. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z The giant backed away, but my shadow children kept him hemmed in so he couldn’t escape. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The second time must be so painful that she backs away, wailing, in pain. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Then again, and again, backing away, coming in closer, dropping to one knee, pretending I knew how to get good angles. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z We were big laughing and we’d run into each other and growl and back away. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I closed the laptop and backed away from the desk into a bucket of water, accidentally kicking it. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z The hobbits backed away and made no move to open it. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Then he slowly backs away and sits down again. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps the wind and sea had gone to his head, for he backed away from me, barking stupidly, and began racing round the beach after nothing at all. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I took a step closer, but she backed away. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He bows as he sets the platter on the table, then backs away. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z She doesn’t back down, and can’t back away—her back is to the kitchen counter. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Many kissed their fingers and backed away reverently. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Hazel backed away, instinctively covering her coat pocket. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I back away, moving to the left, closer to the hall door. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z Pong nodded, backing away The mention of getting burned had scared him. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I back away from the sparks I can feel starting to shoot off the top of Tonni’s head. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z He came forward into the firelight; but most of the company backed away, even more perturbed than before. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I backed away from the window and walked around the block twice, till my knees stopped buckling. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z I reach over to him out of reflex, but he backs away. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Fact: The bowling ball halted right where it had started, in front of Beakman’s nose, and then turned to swing back away again. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z She was already starting, as quietly as she could, step by step, to back away toward the mantelpiece. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z He knew that soon fife would be altered forever one way or another, but nothing in any cell of his being allowed him to back away. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I backed away, but it kept lunging until finally the leash popped. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I could neither turn sideways nor back away, nor set down my bags. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The two scholars backed away, with the guards keeping on the dinner party. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z The sentry backed away, turning to run, but the boy grabbed the man’s sword. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I pictured Mother, tired and parched, drawing back away from the window. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z His eyes narrowed slightly and he turned his head back away from me and closed them again. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Instinctively, the kids backed away, clearing a path between Mr. Larson and the bulletin board. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z I expected him to back away, like everyone else did, but he didn’t. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He touches the brim of his cap, backs away, and turns on his heels. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z The heat flared up and I backed away. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The dogs, who had already been stirring awake, backed away and began to growl low in their throats. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I spin around to find a girl dressed in all black, backing away from me. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Then she backed away to hand me the jars and I knew that was all it took. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I inch back away from the stairs and hope that no one calls me down. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The black man put his hands up and backed away. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z I backed away, and Max held up seven fingers. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She had been backing away from the fire toward the outer wall of the shop, but now she was staring at me, hands halfraised protectively. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Percy grabbed Annabeth and backed away from the edge as a presence emerged from the void—a form so vast and shadowy, he felt like he understood the concept of dark for the first time. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He backed away, but the molting showgirl of a snake wasn’t having it. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “Can you spell good-by’?” suggested Milo as he continued to back away. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes, and I swear I saw, or felt, right at that moment something dark and ugly and bottomless back away from a certain hospital door in Springfield. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z “What are you doing to him?” the mother demanded, trying to back away, but he would not let go of the medallion, and it tethered the both of them to Taisin. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I back away from the bakery and bump into something, lose my balance, and find myself sitting on a hunk of sun- heated metal. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I backed away, but just a bit, and I looked at the circles. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z His hands started to sweat, and Moss backed away from the windows, nearly tripping over Esperanza. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Julius backed away, calling them, beckoning in the special way that Boots understood. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I backed away, still holding the screaming guard. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Bran backed away, bleeding, and Meera Reed was there, driving her frog spear deep into the wight’s back. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “I can’t get it out,” Ana said in frustration, and Ash put her hands over her head, backing away until her hip struck the doorway to the kitchen. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Her dæmon, a cat again, was dipping his paw in it, too, but he backed away when Will came near. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I backed away, waving the wok in front of me. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “Are you both crazy?” the doctor cried shrilly, backing away in paling confusion. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z A dry cough sounds in the doorway, and Amit backs away immediately. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z But when she tried to engage him in conversation he seemed uninterested, taking my hand and backing away, his gestures saying, “Thanks, but no thanks.” The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The dude backed away with his hands up, staring at the bandage. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z But when the School Board met, it backed away from what had become an incendiary controversy. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z “Todd,” Viola says and I feel her backing away from the bushes. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Leo got the feeling she wanted to back away from him, but the boulder was too small. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I backed away, tugging on a lock of hair. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Ash tried to back away but Ana reached out and grabbed her wrist, digging her nails into Ash’s skin. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Nia turns around, spreads her arms, and gestures to the hall as if she owns it while she backs away. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Then the light shifted; the kudu snorted and backed away to find another path. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He could easily back away from this bear and not a single human being on the planet would ever know. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Anya was ready to back away from the door when Kin’s voice pierced the heat: “Ye don’t have to spy from the door, girl. Come in if yer gonna be nosy.” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Ms. McCrea whispered something to her before backing away from the microphone. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Already he had seen the deer eyes that fixed on him through the rain, fixed on him as she backed away, fixed on him as her body began to turn for flight. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z A few nearby dockworkers started toward her, but she glared at them with such malice that they raised their hands and backed away, shaking their heads. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z More footsteps: Several people were backing away from the same spot. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” I said quietly as I backed away. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Petey grinned and backed away, gauzy wings fluttering against a wall of corn. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z When the beast backed away, she cursed and slashed at his snout, trying to provoke him ... and succeeding. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Shoulders sagged, but the little boys backed away obediently. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z My instructor backs away in terror, her face gone pale as she stares at me across the table. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He gave me a puzzled stare, backing away. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Wynn backed away with his hands up, and I bit down a smile. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Neville called, and as the crowd backed away, Harry was able to take in their surroundings. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I stood up and backed away from the mirror. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z The two steers backed away against the wall, their heads sunken, their eyes watching the bull. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Edwin started the motor, backed away from the shore, and waved good-bye. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Then he took a step toward Faro, and Faro backed away. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z They backed away and held the torches, the better to see him. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z She knew she couldn’t back away from the question. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I step back away from view so he doesn’t see me too. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Bilbo backed away to the wall, breathing hard, his hand clutching at his pocket. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The principal is so shocked at being challenged by his own seventh-grade president that he backs away from her, stepping on my foot. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z He began to back away from the window, but something outside caught his eye. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She backed away, careful to crouch as the rangers had warned her to. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She refused to back away, but looked down at him as if he were something disgusting she had found stuck to a lavatory seat. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She backed away from him, until she was pressed against the heart tree. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I hugged my brief case, backing away, and ran . Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She reached for his hand, needing it for support, but he backed away. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But when she tried to engage him in conversation he seemed uninterested, taking my hand and backing away, his gestures saying, “Thanks, but no thanks.” The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “What are you doing?” she exclaimed, suddenly backing away. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I backed away toward my room, mumbling that I was going to bed. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The executioner backed away from them, holding his pike at the ready in case one of them tried to escape. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z She backed away again, but there was nowhere to go to— she was in the center of a circle. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z We both pulled down at the propellers and backed away. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z But she’s backing away from me, dropping her own empty packet of fruit things, her eyes getting wider. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Billy could have continued fighting on the inside while he had the advantage but elected instead to back away for more power. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She trained her feet and hands to know the shapes of things and her mind to sense when she neared an edge and must back away lest she fall. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Slowly, I back away until my bottom bumps the bureau. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She backed away slowly, Needle red in her hand. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “There’s a baby in here!” repeated the old man, backing away from the package in fear. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She backs away, as if worried that I'll spread my sedition. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Many of the women backed away from the surf and were promptly lashed. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z While Zeitoun was putting on his clothes, they backed away from him, shields up, and out of the cell. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z He does this thing with his head where it almost tips right over to the side while he’s watching me and backing away from the table. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z He backs away down the street, his dimples showing in both cheeks, and tips his hat. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “Maybe I’ve made it my business. Maybe I think you’re unstable and the best thing would be for you to back away from Immie and get some help for your mental problems.” Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He smiles a giddy smile, and I feel the urge to back away, to put more space between me and his impending grief. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z They backed away a few steps and Nazario and I turned our backs to them. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z The sorceress backed away, her hairdo bent sideways like a collapsed cake. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Runt whined and backed away toward the den again, and again Bristle stopped him. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She did not seem to know what to make of the hug either, because she backed away from him quickly and lit the cigarette. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I back away from him, holding my hands up. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Again she backed away while Pax tried the pounce. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I’m backing away before I even realize it. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She backed away to lean against the kitchen counter. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She begins to back away, shaking her head. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She backed away from the big green car, all the while keeping her eyes on the man. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The circle of light with my shadow was changing shape, lengthening while footsteps backed away down the sidewalk. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He released his grip and backed away, his feet tangling in the wreckage of the broken barstool. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She tries to back away on her knees. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z By the time I had turned and pushed her away, Mr. Parrish had backed away and was headed toward the door. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z In his time, my lord could line them up, all twelve, at intervals like a ship’s ribbing; then he’d back away a long way off and whip an arrow through. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z So I back away and he backs away. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z I blocked it with my arm and backed away. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, with a melancholy howl, they backed away. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I back away, only to find it behind me.... The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He drew himself up without any help, and the men backed away hurriedly. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Tenorio gasped and drew back, and his three cronies pushed their chairs to the floor and backed away. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Calypso set the clothes at his feet and backed away as if he were a dangerous beast. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The does nearest to him backed away nervously. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Only then do I get up and back away from him, making sure to hold out my hands so that the cops can see them clearly. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She flicked it open and the wolves snarled, backing away. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z After a brief standoff, the crab cautiously backed away. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z She looked around quickly in fear and started to back away. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I recalled it was considered sport among some elements in Alabama to hunt “nigs” and I backed away. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Amaka barely let her sides meet mine before she backed away. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Thirsty backed away, and Arm placed himself between them. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He smooths his clothes and his short beard and backs away. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Leon and his friends backed away as if I’d set a match to them. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She seemed almost to back away as I went to her. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Georgie backed away from the soap as if it were poison. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z He seemed astonished as he slowly started to back away. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Because that thing’s bad for me!” said Ron, backing away from the locket on the rock. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I was used to, as a girl, being encouraged to back away from the equipment. Music: Lots of Beats, but No Drum in Sight 2011-02-13T01:06:05Z A day after an audience member of her self-titled talk show claimed he was kicked out for supporting the writers strike, one organization is backing away from the actor/host. Drew Barrymore dropped as awards host following talk show controversy 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Good for her for speaking up where she could have just backed away from you slowly. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: Sharing is scaring? A cheater’s confidant no longer trusts her friend. 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z Now when I try to clean him, he aggressively backs away from the shower or garden hose. The Daily Spike: How to train your dog to like being groomed 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z Were there political questions you wanted to ask, but backed away from? Lena Dunham Thinks Even Conservatives Need to Read Her Newsletter 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z The magazine backed away from the story Friday and placed the onus for its defects on Jackie. How Rolling Stone failed in its story of alleged rape at the University of Virginia They didn’t see a clear path to solving the divisive issue, and so it was no surprise that the board backed away from it in its September 5 meeting. How the Academy fumbled the push for Best Popular Film 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z Some give advice, such as backing away occasionally, so your victim gets the impression that you’re working hard not to touch her and that any contact is the fault of the crowd. Jessica Valenti: my life as a ‘sex object’ 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z “Many of them were upset, and some backed away from her,” Melaku-Bello said. Pennsylvania Ave. activist Concepcion Picciotto’s vigil lives on after her death — with some changes 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z Because of his prudish upbringing, he is disgusted and backs away from the budding relationship. Review: ‘Indignation’ Offers a Precisely Rendered, and Repressive, 1950s America 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z But, burdened by a hacking cough, Urbani lacks energy and when she steps into the crowd, it backs away from her, possibly fearful of germs. Friends ? review 2012-02-08T19:14:58Z In an early draft, for example, the director figured that, as reserved Scandinavians, the Walls’ neighbors would back away from the grieving couple. Seeking the Humanity in the Story of Kim Wall’s Murder 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z “I know who you are,” the woman said, and then, recalled Alexander, “backed away as though I were a priceless painting”. Jean Alexander obituary 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z No, Fairbanks did not take one look at the giant castle set and back away from the project for fear of being upstaged by the scenery. Douglas Fairbanks: extraordinary life of Hollywood founding father 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z She is extremely sweet but backs away from any people and all dogs, no matter how friendly or nice they can be. Animal Doctor: Antacid might help dog with stomach problems 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z They became aggressive, and so I backed away with the other photographers. 'I was gutted that I'd been such a coward': photographers who didn't step in to help 2012-07-28T00:48:00Z When people propose column ideas like hang gliding, I vehemently shake my head no and slowly back away. A(nother) year of the fit life; lessons learned and enjoyed 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z Isn't this the government backing away from the problem as if it's nothing to do with them? Are the school summer holidays just too long? 2011-07-23T23:07:00Z I'm surprised that you didn't mention possible false #MeToo accusations as one reason this male colleague would back away from the close relationship. Perspective | Ask Amy: Guy’s lies lead straight to the gym 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z His voice, a polite yelp, rarely commits to words or notes, instead backing away from them before they leave too much of a mark. Music Review: Beat After Beat, by the Book 2011-03-15T22:18:13Z “I’m sure the first week was just a bomb of new ideas and ways of working, but I never got the sense they were backing away from the challenge,” Mr. McIntyre said. Trey McIntyre Project Collaborates with Korean Dancers 2012-11-09T23:06:30Z The policeman backs away and disappears through the garden gate. 'Jesus, Ralph, you're dangerous' | Rupert Thomson 2010-03-27T00:36:00Z But Mr. Fleischer backed away from the big films and made another small one, “30 Minutes or Less,” which starred Mr. Eisenberg, and had soft ticket sales when released by Sony last year. Sean Penn in Ruben Fleischer’s ‘Gangster Squad’ 2013-01-04T14:56:24Z The books were originally going to be obligatory but officials backed away from that after furious opposition to the idea. 'Chavista' school books stoke passions in Venezuela 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z For months, I broached the subject and he backed away from it. I Gave Birth, but My Husband Developed Postpartum Depression 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z “Her voice whispers breathily, swells right up to the verge of tearfulness and then gracefully backs away, ever sympathetic and ever poised.” Pop, Rock & Cabaret Listings for July 18-24 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z What none of the women writers backed away from was a belief in the power of what they could accomplish on the page — whether it meant making strangers angry or colleagues ruffled. Festival of Books: Female writers talk 'mansplaining,' un-motherhood 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z Privately, studio executives have talked of backing away from heavy promotional commitments to films like “Frost/Nixon” or “Changeling,” which grabbed a handful of nominations without making much impression at the box office. ?The Fighter? Has a Long Count Before Its Release 2010-08-09T22:03:00Z Advertisement There was also a span, about midway through its nine-year run, when Mr. Colbert felt he needed to back away somewhat from its production process. Stephen Colbert, the Late Night Hope 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z But this is not real life, and when confronted with genuine, real-life experiences, they clam up and back away. Today's teens are anxious, and social media can play a role 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z “Sorry,” said Flores, backing away as the woman appeared ready to burst into tears of rage. Analysis | After a CNN interviewee erupts in anger, disaster reporting standards come into focus 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z We sensed this was the real goodbye, and after a moment, we began backing away from the glass. Our last visit, on death row 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z But over lunch in the West Village, Ms. Wilson backed away from the idea that she seeks a certain kind of role or that a certain kind of role finds her. After ‘The Affair,’ Ruth Wilson Hits Broadway in ‘Constellations’ 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Instead of backing away from her idiosyncrasies, she embraces them all the more in her fiction. Miranda July sheds her pixie image with novel 'The First Bad Man' 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z If she agrees to meet, tell her the following in person — or, if she refuses or hangs up on you, send the following via e-mail or certified letter before you back away for good: @Work Advice: It’s been nearly 10 years. Can this grudge be overcome? But let’s back away from that, to the position that the mean Republicans won’t let Obama do anything, and so the politics of semiotic awesomeness are the best we can get. Why we fight about Colbert and Lena Dunham: Twitter politics are all we have left 2014-03-29T16:00:00Z It sounds ridiculous, but even the perception of separation can cause a child to back away from something fearful. Can we help our children be motivated to succeed? 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z Early in the 1990s other studios and even stars as comfortable with screen violence as Arnold Schwarzenegger were backing away from an action genre that was believed by some to have gone too far. News Analysis: Warner Brothers and Its Decades of Violent Films 2012-07-25T22:32:24Z But the auction proceeded and the idol fetched a price of $14.4 million, before the unidentified buyer backed away. Turkey Fights for Return of a Work It Says Was Looted 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z Rather than back away from the problems in his home country, he will make a renewed effort to help. Gustavo Dudamel 'very happy' with decision to stay in L.A. 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z But he never backed away from the importance of what he was saying. Lupe Fiasco: 'I'm afraid Chicago is dying' 2012-10-03T19:18:00Z Augustus Gloop 'dares to drink from a chocolate river and faster than you can say, back away from the doughnuts, fatty, he is sucked into a pipe to his possible death.' Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: a twisted Victorian morality tale 2013-06-26T16:31:07Z Even as “Wish You Were Here” circles around themes of the female body and national politics, aiming to land somewhere with a statement, it constantly backs away. ‘Wish You Were Here’ Review: The Saga of Female Friendship 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Perhaps treading carefully because of the Romney family history, Perry backed away from his harsh criticisms of Romney as a political opportunist. Perry competing on Romney's turf 2011-09-25T11:27:00Z |
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