| 单词 | purse |
| 例句 | She clutches her purse to her chest, then puts it in her desk drawer and locks it with a key. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Baba digs into her purse and pulls out a butterscotch candy. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Margaret pursed her lips to keep the words inside until they were fully formed, and then she said, “I think Branwell felt cheated.” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t say anything to Bill or Mark,” Mrs. Richardson said, gathering her purse. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I snapped the sketchbook shut and put it back in Calista’s purse before she came out of the bathroom. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z She stood just inside the door, waiting with her purse in hand. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Then he asked her where she kept her purse. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z She pulled a pack of cigarettes from her purse and shook one out. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He opened the purse and dug through the contents. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z She reached into her purse for the little pink compact and looked in the mirror. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z She even carried a copy of this verse in her purse, on a little laminated card. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He took the purse, poured the hoard into his palm, and chuckled over it as if its scantiness amused him. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Through the throngs of shoppers, she spied loose clasps on bracelets and jackets bulging with coin purses, but now was not the time for thievery. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Mama stands up from the table and grabs her purse. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She scrambles in her purse, finds a bottle of something so pink it looks like you could eat it. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I tugged at my mom’s purse, trying to find her phone. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z The other boy only glared at me through his thin, silver-framed glasses, his lips pursed in disapproval, the same way my mom’s used to when she found out I had stayed up past my bedtime. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Connor’s eyes widened, then he pursed his lips in a little smirk. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Then I open it again, retrieve one, and grab a fine-point Sharpie marker from my purse. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He pursed his lips and tented his fingers in front of him. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Mom took the CD, dug down in her purse for a moment, gave Mrs. Billups a five-dollar bill, and deftly snapped the disc in half. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “I can drive you,” Mom says, stepping forward to reach her purse hanging on the hooks by the front door. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Her beige high heels match her beige purse. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z She slipped on matching aqua flats and grabbed her purse. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z It’s easier to cut the bookie’s purse than try to win money from it. Red Queen 2015-02-10T00:00:00Z All of the jurors examined the purse, the blood-stained knife, the blackened hatchet blade, the Communist pamphlets, the rum bottle, the trunk, and the signed confession. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Inside was $1,500, half the jockey’s purse. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z In the middle of the terrace stood a statue of Bacchus in a sort of ballet position, wearing nothing but a loincloth, his cheeks puffed out and lips pursed, spouting water into a fountain. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He tossed his coin purse behind the bar and they left, trading a few more blows on the way, bursting out of the door into the night. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She reached into the console, only to realize she’d stuck it in her purse at her last rest stop. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I felt for the small purse hidden in my pocket and nudged Grandfather with my elbow. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mommy sat down to talk it out, listened to their reasoning, pursed her lips, and nodded her head. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z And his lips would purse a little like he was getting ready to whistle. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z I held up my newly heavy purse in one hand and shook it, knowing he could tell the ring of true Cealdish silver inside. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Her mother hands me a pen from her purse, and I write on the scrap of paper as legibly as I can. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z She types and clicks, purses her lips, then types some more. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z She pursed her lips, then took another bite of one of Shamika’s biscuits. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. White looks at him, says, “Mr. Malloy, is this your wife’s purse?” Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z At an inn one night, I suspected a skulking, one-eyed man of having designs upon my purse. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I fumble in my purse, find a ten, crumple it into her hand, paying her off. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She nodded and dug in her purse for her compact. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z My mother purses her lips, but of course, doesn’t say anything. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The therapist pushes Jason’s wheelchair down the corridor, and Mrs. Morehouse picks up her purse. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Settling into his niche as a miracle worker for tough and neurotic horses, Pollard earned assignments on nearly three hundred mounts and guided them to more than $20,000 in total purse earnings. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Some who had tried this lonely sort of life had given up and joined the crews of purse seiners or of long-line halibut schooners. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The guilty look disappeared as Mamma pursed her magenta lipsticked mouth, taking Dimple’s appearance in. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He did not need any money, for he had the money he had gotten from Mary’s purse; but he wanted to cover his tracks carefully. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He smiles and purses his lips again, bobbing his head. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Across the cyvasse table, the man behind the alabaster army pursed his lips in disapproval. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Ma starts digging in her purse again, and I hear a few curse words come out of her mouth. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z The girl brushed gracefully against Talc’s expensive tweed sleeve in reaching for her purse. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z But Jacob was staring into the dirt, his lips pursed. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Mom yanked it out of her purse and gave a relieved sigh. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Mom was already by the front door, rummaging in her purse for her keys. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z One of the women who was able to hold on to her purse comes out of the store, a shopping bag in hand. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I steer them out and shut the door to the bedroom, and in a few minutes, the plates and bottles and purses are collected and the group files one by one out the door. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He looked speculatively at the walls and pursed his lips. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z We lift our horns, purse our lips, and blow until we play a new song, “Rondeau,” perfectly. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z I pick up Ma’s purse and close the guardhouse door behind me. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Gay fumbled in her purse and came up with a stack of pictures. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Then she pursed her lips and looked to the front, and then she was gone. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She put another bundle of pins between her pursed lips. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z The woman pursed her lips together, then shook her head. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She’s doing the thing she always does when she’s about to spend time with his father: pursing her lips and twitching two fingers of her right hand. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z After she left the dress department, Mrs. Trepid wandered around the store, touching purses and scarves and slips. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Lorena smuggled a bottle of Jack Daniel’s in her purse, and she and Juanga polished it off, drank it as if it were water and they were dying of thirst in the desert. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Lady Seymour cut her eyes at her husband’s small portrait on the bedside table, then to the coin purse that weighed down my hand. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I hand the purse to the woman from Chicago. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “And she asked you to hold her purse?” Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She crept into her mother’s room and took her cell phone from her purse. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Gran pursed her lips as Parliament sang “Give Up the Funk.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z They should be in her purse, in their black carrying case with the special cloth. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Ms. Bethune pursed her lips and reviewed the glossy black-and-white image. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Anna’s motto is “Apply makeup subtly and carry a big purse. ” surveillance. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Thriftily he picked it up, cleaned the coin with his handkerchief, and dropped it into the black pocket purse he carried. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Her shoes and purse are probably real leather—very fancy looking. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Anyway, I’m pretty sure she will grab that wad of money off the floor and stuff it into her purse unless I beat her to it. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Ma sat stiffly in one of the cushioned chairs with her purse in her lap, her body closed in on itself like a cage. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Ma stops filling up her purse and looks at me hard. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Jarzab had already put the Kleenex away and Mom reached for her own purse. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Lacey prepares a grocery list for each of us, written in small letters on the backs of receipts she found in her purse. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Walking home that evening with the watch hidden in my purse, I felt light and giddy. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The lady grabbed her jacket and purse from the coat rack, then pushed everyone out of the office and into the hallway. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Immediately I sat up and clutched my purse. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z I reach into my purse and pull out my tiny camcorder, switch it on, and focus on Kareem. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z She gives you a hard look and then walks back behind the register, where she yanks a gigantic purse onto the counter and starts feeling around inside. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I watch Mom take a tissue from her purse to wipe her tears, and the sudden onset of blood from Dad’s nose. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z "And yet you gave the turnkey a purse of gold," Bronn said. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Every time he startled, I’d blow on his mouth until he pursed his lips for a kiss. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She dropped the spatula she’d been holding and stepped away from the bags and boxes to grab her purse off the kitchen table. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z A man with a knife had taken her purse. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He pursed his lips and shook his head at her. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Miss Fulton takes her sweet time getting her key out her purse, like I ain’t standing there with heavy groceries. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z Without taking her eyes from my face, she very slowly put one of those gloved hands into her purse and drew out a small green snake. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z He was still looking at me, and he pursed his lips. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She pulled a picture out of her purse and shoved it into my hands. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z James’s grandmother gripped a wooden spoon in one hand and pursed her lips, waiting. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I ran over to my mother, who had them tucked in her purse. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly knocked Ignatius in the side of the head with her purse. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He nodded, his mouth pursed—thinking, no doubt, about the lecture on reservation policy he would deliver to my parents—and, with an ostentatious rattle, went back to his paper. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I release a slow breath through my pursed lips. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “Did you put this in my purse?” asked Mother, holding up the pink piece of stationery. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z At the sight of him, Mrs. Brenner’s eyes narrowed, and her mouth pursed tightly. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I size her up as she stands by the car, searching her purse for the keys. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I took a penny from my mother’s purse. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Panic must be written all over my face, because Anna purses her lips. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I stole a penny from my mother’s purse. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Mom pursed her lips and dropped her hand. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z When it was entirely hopeless, Reshevsky removed his lighted cigarette from its holder, pursed his lips, and resigned. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Every time Rachel leaned over to dig in her purse she kept one hand on the chest of her linen jacket and it still made a small clinking noise. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama’s in an old shalwar kameez and the threadbare pink leopard hijab that she keeps in her purse for emergencies—the one she wears when she needs to run out for an errand without warning. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z The word they say with pursed lips, like they’ve sucked on a lemon. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Sophie Mol got out of bed and rummaged through her sleeping mother’s purse. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She pulled some coins from her purse and placed them on the table. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Du Barry flashes her sister a look of annoyance and purses her lips. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Theo asked as the judge resumed her seat and put the sealed envelope in her purse. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z While the cameras were focused on Haley’s smile, Mrs. Daley wrapped up a couple of chicken kebabs in a napkin and slipped them inside her purse. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z While answering, Cohen opened her purse and fumbled through the contents. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Lombard pursed up his mouth into a whistle. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z The empty box is now on the floor, and the nest of shredded paper sits atop the jumble of things Ma dumped out of her purse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I take off my glove, raid my purse, rustle bills, pink ones, blue ones, purple. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She tosses her purse on the closest bed. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Rachel pursed her lips, but did not say anything at first. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z They both had purses slung over their shoulders, holding their books and binders on their left hips, while Grace’s backpack hung limp from her shoulder. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I fished in the pocket of my gray hoodie and found my train ticket, the one I’d ordered online the night before with the credit card I’d snuck out of my mom’s purse. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I just looked at him and let him look at me until he nodded, lips pursed, and turned away, placing the side of his head against the window. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z If you were the first to grab the purse when she got home, you ate. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z They would purse their lips, draw themselves up in a dignified maimer. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The child beggar ran along, his doe-eyed expression more theatrical, his motions frantic: bringing his hand to his mouth again and again, fingertips pursed together. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Same day—Wednesday, May 8,1935 When my mother comes in, Natalie’s button box clattering against the sides of her purse, she sees me with the beer. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z And as it turns out, my boots are the exact same shade of gold as my cat purse. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z A whining sound comes from Ma’s purse, and more pigeons flock to the guardhouse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Grandma pursed her lips and shook her head slightly. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z Some were wallets she had decorated with shiny candy wrappers; others were sequined purses she had found. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Grace threw her coin purse on the table and stormed out of the restaurant. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z She turns away from me, blond ponytail swinging, as she hooks her purse strap over her chair. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I had my pink purse in one hand and Sally’s present in the other. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She purses her lips like she’s just bitten into an onion and calls them all a bunch of sorry drunks. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He took the purse from her and got the flashlight. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The docent giving the class a tour was elderly and thin and looked as if all the juice had been sucked out of him through a straw via his pursed mouth. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I purse my mouth to keep it from quivering. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Viola purses her lips but I don’t say nothing so she continues. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “In this heat it’ll dry in five minutes,” she said, and grabbed her purse and keys and walked out with us. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z She fumbled around in her purse and took out keys. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z No matter how she screamed and schemed, her husband refused to loosen his purse strings. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z It attracted whatever refuse there was in the office, and whenever pens, eyeglasses, purses, or cigarette lighters were missing they could usually be found somewhere in her desk. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She opened her purse and took out a cigarette, lit it with an expensive silver lighter, put the lighter away. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z The contents of opened suitcases and flung purses were strewn across the beach. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She blew on the coffee through pursed lips. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Emily smiles at me, but I just manage to purse my lips together and nod. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I grabbed my phone from my purse on the kitchen counter and checked my recent calls. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z She zipped up the bag, lifted her purse, and stepped up onto the train— without the tissues. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Not really the person, of course. You’re sponsoring him, and if he does well you split the purse.” Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z The lady opened her pocketbook, took out a red leather change purse, and scooted coins around, searching for the right amount for adorable, well-behaved colored dolls. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z The old woman had no purse, no wealth at all but for a ring on one thin finger. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "The purse is just a taste, my friend. My brother wears armor of solid gold plate." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z When we settle in a corner table in the coffee shop across the street, Angie searches inside her purse and puts on another coat of pale lipstick, using her phone as a mirror. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z When she returns to plunk a plate down in front of me, her lips are pursed primly. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Then I picked up my purse and headed toward the door. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Back in the car, Dad would go through Mom’s purse and take the money out. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Moss watched his mother start to say something, but she shut her mouth, pursing her lips. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The woman at the side of the road pursed her lips. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z I drop my purse on the counter and Riot runs up the stairs, a few steps ahead of me. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z The table held a lamp, a transistor radio, a leather change purse with a silver clasp, and a telephone. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z When I come home, Helena is on the sofa, reading the dental textbook, and Januka is standing in the living room, holding her purse and tapping her foot. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Above, in the vacated room, police found her shoes, a moneyless purse, an empty whiskey bottle. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z The cold air struck through as she opened her anorak, but in a few seconds she had what she wanted, and took a gold coin from her purse before wrapping herself close again. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Her purse slides off her shoulder, and she hikes it back up. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z She clutched her purse as though it could offer comfort. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z After changing, I throw some lip gloss and mascara into my sling purse. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Her lips are pursed, though not tight, and they can work well enough to say be careful and lightly kiss my ear. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The tiny dog in the purse growled some more. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z She pointed mutely to her son’s room and pursed her thick dry lips at the door of the inner court. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z She drank and put the bottle back into the purse. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z No pocketbook, no change purse, no wallet, no keys, no small paper bag, no comb, no handkerchief. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I purse my lips and clench my fists. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z A woman with a taste for brightly colored dresses is there whose breasts are probably soft sealskin purses now, and who may need a few things. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z All the Marthas are wearing matching outfits: navy corduroy miniskirts, striped tops, and clear plastic purses. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z It looked like it was for those very small dogs that ride around in purses. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z She had her purse over her arm and her son was waiting in the driveway in an idling Volkswagen. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “She was not a noblewoman. Her husband made candles and her father was only a poor blacksmith. But her purse was fat, and that settled it!” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z As I set the coin purse in my pocket, she opened her mouth and a small sound escaped. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Internal Revenue Service is able to collect Bobby’s back taxes and fines, the multimillion-dollar “purse” the competitors are vying for will have been seriously reduced. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Between Third and Lexington, she reached into her coat pocket for her purse and found the sandwich half. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Instead her voice is nervous, her lips pursed in anticipation. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z A rush of hope goes through me that my purse is not lost after all. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When we went to pay, the salesclerk showed us a new shipment of Italian purses. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my camera back in my purse and let myself breathe it all in; there’s no point in trying to film because there isn’t enough light. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Robin pursed her lips, as if she was really considering the question. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z And she had the Band-Aids in her purse because it was her job to bring along the first-aid kit on the youth group hike. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Mothers lugging babies and groups of pretty girls in short, smooth dresses with purses to match. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I took out my green plastic change purse and pulled out a crumpled five and passed it over slowly. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She took out a key from her purse, put it into the door and opened it, and went inside. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The theory purse had been Calixte’s idea, and a good one. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Now I’m to go into a bathroom and wash with water while she waits, leaving my purse with her. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “No kidding. You know, you really charmed Mrs. Capone too. I mean, dropping your purse on her toe. What a nice touch!” Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 She bats her long eyelashes and purses her lips. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z It looked weathered, beaten about her purse and pockets. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She reaches for her pocketbook on the table and begins to count out money from a small coin purse. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z When it was over, he said, weighing in his hand the purse he had ceased to swing:— Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z The police don’t know the identity of the girl right away because no one can read the ID card in her purse; they send a copy of it to a language department at Columbia. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I tucked the coins away and tied my purse firmly underneath my shirt, then gave him a meaningful look and patted it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z James’s grandmother gripped a wooden spoon in one hand and pursed her lips, waiting. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She snaps the lid shut before tossing the tin back into her purse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Gary rolls his eyes and exhales through pursed lips like he's smoking. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z June leaned through the door, clutching a large purse in both hands, looking like a deer in headlights. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Father finished the rest of his tea and pursed his lips while he thought. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I drop my purse on the table and grab the plastic-wrapped plate. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I can imagine her dark brown eyes cutting to the side, and her full lips pursing. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z “Wait here, please,” I said, and ran to the house to get my purse. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z There appear to be several lemons, as well, in that purse, and a whole mess of lozenges. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z When Ma sees me eyeing the box, she moves her empty old-lady purse in front of it to block my view. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She opened up the purse and pulled out a full bottle of nail polish so darkly red it was almost black. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Who would risk the Commandant's wrath to save a slave's life, even for a fat purse? An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z My lips pursed, I walk away from Rita and the roof’s edge. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “That’s on the way; I can take you,” says Mom, sliding her purse up to her shoulders. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Indeed, when the men had left the dining room to go into the taproom, she stayed behind, reading a book she had taken from a small silk purse that matched her lovely dress. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z I had a brief, ludicrous picture of the old, rather heavy woman banging a SIM calie over the head with her ubiquitous black purse. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Afraid this man would hurt her child, my mom foolishly gave him all the money she had in her purse. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z The race in question was a forgettable weekday event for a trifling purse, but Blume was strapped for money. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t forget your purse,” he said to their grandmother. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he drives Jutta and Max to the station in the Prinz 4 and kisses her on the lips, and she boards the train with Werner’s notebook and the model house in her purse. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Alice began to find gifts—in her sewing basket, in her worn-out purse, under her pillow—two cinnamon pinks, a bluebird’s tailfeather, half a stick of green sealing wax, a stolen handkerchief. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Some of those little tissues that you carry in your purse. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He drums his fingers against the table and purses his lips. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Nana pulls out an old receipt from her purse and helps herself to a pen from the principal’s desk. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Last night after everyone had gone to bed, Emma had crept back out of her room and gone downstairs and slipped Mom’s cell phone out of her purse. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She rocks by the fire, sipping her sherry, counting the money in the purse on her lap, entering payments in her ledger before she locks everything in the trunk under her bed upstairs. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z The wife holds her purse with both hands and does most of the talking. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z “I have got money,” she said, and shook some gold coins out of her purse. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Her purse fell out of her hands and hit the floor with a muted clank as she put her arms around Pita. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z We’d only been living in our van for four days when somebody stole my mom’s purse, which had most of our money in it because my dad’s wallet was falling apart. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z The woman purses her thin lips and motions with her hand for me to get going. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z No matter who won, they would “save,” or split, the purse between them. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” I said quietly, dropping it into my purse. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z It is far better for the profits of our purse to be taken from us than to be robbed of the riches of our minds and souls. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z The woman two racks from her has a purse hanging on her left shoulder. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “What gift?” asked the Ancient, pursing his lips judiciously. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z She pursed her lips to whistle, but stopped. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Then she plunked it down on the bar top and stuffed the purse back in her pocket. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Miss Whitlaw turned then and took the door key out of her purse. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z The man pursed his lips and scribbled another note. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Annabeth pursed her lips, then said quietly, “I’m going home for the year, Percy.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The last page in the book, the last space in the purse, and the theory game was ended. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She dropped the spatula she’d been holding and stepped away from the bags and boxes to grab her purse off the kitchen table. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Rasheed buried his face into her pillow, and Mariam stared, wide-eyed, at the ceiling above his shoulder, shivering, lips pursed, feeling the heat of his quick breaths on her shoulder. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “So why, after all I put you through, do you still love me?” she finally said, and slipped the nail file into her purse. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Lou took a little black purse from his pocket, counted out some bills, and pressed them into Bud's hand. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z After he names his final price, I pull out the wad of rupees from my purse, and Zohra counts some and hands them over in defeat. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z She pursed her lips and squinted past me. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Mom sighed and stuffed her list into her purse. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z She puts the phone and her purse down near the sink. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Then the Old Lord answered without opening any wider the crack through which he pursed his lips, “Now curse him, that dog left me many months ago and he is not here.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z They reached into their own threadbare purses when the schoolroom kitty fell short. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z She reached for her purse and took out ten dollars. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z She had two bags of stuff with her, including her purse, and her purple just for show glasses were pushed up, holding her curls back. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I pulled out our pass signed by Pefta from my purse. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Howard had learned that Riddle shared his ambition to break Sun Beau’s all-time earnings record by season’s end; the $100,000 purse would be highly appealing. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z His wife is sitting beside him with her purse in her lap. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “I didn’t do that badly,” I said, suddenly very conscious of the three talents in my purse. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z As a white woman in Kinshasa I present possibilities, but even a black woman with my same purse and leather shoes would be approached on the street. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She reaches into her purse and pulls out more money than I've ever seen in my whole life. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z She puts her earring in her purse and sighs. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I took this opportunity to pull a pair of jots from my purse and hold them out to Roent. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I slide a brown pencil along my upper eyelids and feather my lashes, apply Terra Coral lipstick, then blot my lips, apply it again, and tuck the gold vial in my purse. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z The woman took a black wallet from her purse. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I smiled at them and sat with my purse on my lap, fiddling with the clasp until the teacher entered. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z When the Royal Hunt arrived with their purses full of gold, she watched them circle the Square and then fling out sparkling coins to the cheering revelers. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She noted the device of the purse’s catch—the sound of its click. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She gropes in her purse for a pen and scribbles a few things down on the back of a receipt. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “I carried this around in my purse for a long time,” she said, handing it to me. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z The Santa Anita Handicap, with its giant purse and world-class athletes, competing in what was rapidly becoming the nation’s most heavily attended sport, became one of the premier radio events of the year. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I nod and hold Ma’s purse close to my chest. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Around her waist was a belt of glassy rosary beads, from which dangled a leather purse. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z As the bus drove on, I pulled my dictionary from my purse to look up the words I wanted. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Horatio jingled the coins in his purse, and the priest nearly dropped his Bible in his eagerness to comply. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He wore glasses, kept his full lips pursed as though he were engaged in perpetual thought. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z With a flick of his blade, he severed its string, then lifted his fallen purse with the point of the sword. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z She pursed her lips together when she was done, like she had to struggle to keep back some words. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Sometimes I saw her sit on the side of the bed for a while before getting up, drawing in deep breaths through thin, pursed lips. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Lorena takes the stack of cash from her purse and waves it at her. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She read the dates on the coins in her change purse. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The man next to me clears his throat and brings a shiny trumpet to his pursed lips. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Taking the money from Mom’s purse felt so bad sometimes that my stomach hurt and I had to lie down. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I pursed my lips straight and nodded at her. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z She took a few dollars from her purse. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He pursed his lips, and his eyes were probing. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He purses his lips together and stares over my shoulder. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z One of the ushers, Mrs. White, comes over to me carrying a black leather purse. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z His little red mouth pursed, he stepped up on the stool and pulled out his pocket watch. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z I look up just long enough to take in his expression, his eyes sparking with intelligence, his lips pursed in thought. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z When evening came, she reached down through the grapefruit rind, the tea leaves, and the salami casing to find it, brush it clean, and transfer it to her purse. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I purse my lips as he tapes them shut. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Miss Duncan looks back down the road, her lips pursed in thought. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z She purses her lips and rubs my back in circles. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z She dug a tissue out of her purse and wiped her nose. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I stop walking away as she pulls her own wallet from her purse. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z She opened her purse and drew out a gold tube of lipstick and a palm-sized mirror. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When Bernard rang up from downstairs to let us know the delivery man was in the elevator, Mom gave me two twenties from her purse. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, that’s okay,” I said, trying to slip away, but she waved me over, insisting I take the money she pulled from a small, beat-up change purse and worked into my hand. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Full, pursed lips protruded beneath the bushy black moustache and, at their comers, sank into little folds filled with disapproval and potato chip crumbs. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted her purse once and then turned away. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She looked in her purse and handed me one. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z With great speed he went through the dresser, drawer by drawer, opened her purses, the little box by her bed—and he stood still. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I stood back from the bar and got a penny from my purse. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I stretched my neck to try to see around the back-to-school-shopping families and teenagers crowding the walkway, dodging shopping bags and ginormous purses. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z She sinks into a chair, resting her chin on her purse. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She pursed her lips.“You know, Caroline,” she said, after a while, “you are in terrible danger.” Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z I nudge her and she go hug her mama real hard, kinda desperate-like, but Miss Leefolt, she already looking in her purse for her keys, kind a wiggle off. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Hope a month ago, she cries so easily she has to carry Kleenex with her anti-depressants in her purse. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “Well, I never,” says Norma, pursing her lips and shaking her head. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The thief must have been upset to discover that he had filched not a purse but a book full of scribbles. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z There was nothing left to do with her wet handkerchief but to stick it back inside her purse. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z You feel for your purse, your wallet, your phone. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z She purses her lips and shakes her head. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z One of them, a young woman with short black hair and bright-red lipstick, opens her purse and starts digging through it. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I only remember falling down the stairs that led to Trapis’ basement, my purse of money clutched tight in my hand. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And then I notice that Brandy looks much older than me, with makeup, a purse, and the kind of clothes you buy in little stores instead of big ones. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z As I turn back, I see my purse, lying on the floor where I put it, and after all these years I should know better. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Pimlico could offer only a tiny fraction of the $100,000 purse Belmont had put up. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The captain pursed his lips in a businesslike manner. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Live and learn,” muttered Stuart, tartly, putting his change purse back in his pocket. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z I look down at Ma’s empty purse to hide my shame. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z The foo-foo dog in the lady’s purse was snarling at him. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He moved some of these into his purse, then unfastened his pants, produced another bundle of coins from underneath several layers of clothes, and moved some of that money into his purse as well. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Ma’am sounded to me like an older woman with a proper purse, good posture, and sensible shoes who was maybe sitting somewhere nearby. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z They purse their lips or shake their heads or say something to the person next to them. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She dug around in her purse until she found a piece of wrapped peppermint candy. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Victoria pursed her perfect lips, and blinked her grey eyes, and said, "Yes, Tristran. We shall be having rice pudding." Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Cathy had remarkable luck in finding things—a gold charm, money, a little silken purse, a silver cross with red stones said to be rubies. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Offered in a year in which the average per capita income in the United States was $432, Strub’s purse caused a national sensation. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Mate was already wheezing, search-ing through her purse for her medication. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Once in a while, my mother's canasta friends, who declared they hated pennies in their purses, disposed of them gladly in the whale's mouth or the canopy of cloud. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Katherine's brows draw together in a frown, and her lips purse in displeasure. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The key was to keep the proper amount in your purse. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z People hurried past, some carrying suitcases, some shopping bags, some just purses or newspapers. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z With a quick tug, the purse on the man’s hip ripped, and a stream of golden coins poured from the sack. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I reach into the car for my purse and see the bottle caps on the floor of James’s car. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z She picked up a worn black purse from the table. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z “Let me grab my purse. I’ll be back in a second.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I was shocked to see women grab their pearls and clutch their purses in fear. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z I am fifteen when Mrs. Nielsen finds a pack of cigarettes in my purse. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He brought out his purse and shook it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z "A closet cousin," Fifi says, searching her purse for a photo. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She must be on an errand, a knotted rag in her free hand, a poor girl’s purse. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z A movement began to deny Howard the purse money or prevent it from being officially credited to Seabiscuit. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The Duchess purses her lips and shakes her head. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I reach home in the late afternoon, with my red plastic purse and my Sunday school paper. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She added a dime from the few pennies in her worn purse. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He took out two pennies and brandished them before putting them back into Chronicler’s purse. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She pursed her lips and exhaled slowly, like the way the Colonel blew out smoke. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z In a moment more than a few would find their purses flat and empty. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Shamelessly, Francie searched for the checkbook in her mother’s purse and examined the only stub in the fabulous folder. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I found the compact mirror in my purse and checked my Rock Star Purple lip gloss. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z So when she saw Trotter’s purse with its no-good fastener lying wide open on the bed, inviting her, practically demanding her to look in, she did so. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Rasheed pursed his lips and blew, then put the spoon into his mouth. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I ask, but Ma is busy rifling through her purse and doesn’t respond. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She got it from her purse and gave it to him; he drank a long swallow and she put it back. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He put the knife into the purse and dressed hurriedly and silendy. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Laney pursed her lips in a stubborn line as she continued her drawing. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He’d readied himself for a comb, a mirror, a change purse, maybe some paper clips. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Lily hurried back to our room for her purse and keys. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He had also given me a little purse to put it in, and some tinder to catch the sparks. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z With infinite patience the clerk folded the straps just so, located each purse at the center of the brown parcel paper he painstakingly tore from the roll, and commenced creasing the edges. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I size it up but decide it won’t fit in my purse. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Your purse and the note within aroused still greater interest. We all talk of it in chapter, where we meet and study, and everyone has a different explanation,” she said. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z And then, quickly, before I can change my mind, I take some coins from the Doctorita’s purse and walk to the shop with a phone booth. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Bits of sea glass among the mermaids’ purses and limpet shells. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Some ladies carried their salvation gloves in their purse in case they ran into a Catholic unexpectedly. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z When no one answers, I sink to the floor of the guardhouse and bury my face in Ma’s purse, even though there’s no one here to see me cry. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Trotter in the doorway lifted her arms, the brown purse dangling from one of them; the faulty clasp flew open as she did so. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z “Barb, right? Let me give you my cell,” I hear her say as she opens her purse, grabbing her wallet from inside. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She digs in her purse and takes out a marker. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z He breathes nervously, out of pursed lips, as if blowing on a spoonful of hot soup. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The dreamer paid for them out of a silly sort of green brocade purse, and in the next instant they were gleaming at her wrist like a charm bracelet. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z And then she was off on a tale about her mother taking Jen shopping in a city ten hours away, just because she’d heard a store sold good purses there. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z “Your generous purse and the circumstances of your arrival suggest to me that you are a gentlewoman of means. Do you flee a cruel father or a forced marriage?” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z She pursed her lips to give a considered opinion. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z He’d trailed the professional thieves of the Barrel and learned how to pick pockets and how to cut the laces on a lady’s purse. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The mayor looked relieved, brought out his purse, and pulled out two silver pennies. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z When her change purse was empty, we drove hack to Mica. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z If I had my purse, the letter opener would be inside. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Buckley brought forth the knife and purse Bigger had hidden in the garbage pail and informed the Court that the city’s dump had been combed for four days to find them. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “I thank you, kind Horatio. Let me repay your troubles,” I said, reaching for my purse, but he stopped my hand. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I took the appropriate amount from my purse and set the coins on a relatively clutter-free corner of the table. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I see,” he replied, then pursed his lips and looked down at his feet to ponder what Mom was getting at. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Her hands dived for her bulging, overstuffed, kipple-filled purse; she searched frantically, then gave up. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z A water bottle, a Walkman, and a plastic change purse, unfortunately not quite tightly closed. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Then she reach down and pull a copy a the book out a her purse. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “How much will pay them off and restore your credit?” asked Meg, taking out her purse. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z She unzipped her purse and slipped the card into an inside pocket. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She mused awhile, fingering her pursed lower lip, and she said at last, “I do not know anyone there. I shall have to find a way. Who is the keeper of this woman?” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z “This one tells stories,” Mrs. Moss said between pursed bps. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I pursed my lips, trying to hold in oxygen, but the pain in my chest was increasing. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I'm spurred on by fear, trying to apologize as I knock into shoulders and purses and small children. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “The purse she carried was so tiny that it looked like a small fan, but it was big enough to hold all the gift envelopes,” I told her. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z After a moment she looked inside her purse and brought something out. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She looked at me and pursed her lips with distaste. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Alyssa glowers at me and purses her lips—probably to stop herself from saying something stupid. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Anna’s alligator purse, which she had taken to Mollie’s luncheon, was now lying on the floor, the servant said, with “everything torn out of it.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z He licks his lips from the last piece of sugar candy stolen from my purse. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z He also gave him a generous purse and the assurance that he could always write home and ask for more money. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He stopped at a street corner and looked into the purse. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Professor Binns paused again, pursing his lips, looking like a wrinkled old tortoise. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The track was offering a $50,000 purse for the inaugural Hollywood Gold Cup, a ten-furlong race that promised to become one of the sport’s premier events. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Captain Prince pursed his lips in a silent whistle. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I thanked him earnestly from the bottom of my rapidly thinning purse. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Not long before,” she admitted, and she pursed her lips. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z My purse was still slung over my shoulder. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Wells probably thinks I’m ridiculous, getting so flustered over a twenty-dollar purse. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She pursed her bright red mouth, painted to a fullness beyond the narrow line of her lips, trying to suppress a smile of triumph. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Hermione, who disapproved of copying, pursed her lips but didn’t say anything. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “Yes,” I agreed, tying up the purse firmly. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Fuchsia purses her lips, but then she takes my jacket. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z One daughter opens her purse and finds coins, another daughter clutches her purse more tightly. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Social class, once so easily assessed by the car in the driveway or the purse on the arm, has become harder to see in the things Americans buy. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z I yank up on the kite string and we both manage to squeeze the slimy purse up through the bars. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z I shook out my purse and was surprised to see four drabs and a copper ha’penny I hadn’t accounted for. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Wesley raised his eyebrows and pursed his lips. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Monica reaches into her purse and pulls out a pack of cigarettes, hightailing it to the door. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She pulled a few coins out of her snap purse and put them in Mama’s hand. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Then he told me that he’d found a lottery ticket in her purse and she hadn’t been able to explain how she paid for it. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z I pursed my lips, deliberated, then shook my head with a tight grin. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z As soon as Mom came home from work she dropped her purse like dropping anchor and marched down the hallway. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She goes in her room, puts on her regular clothes and comes out with her purse and her gloves in her hand. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally the mugger got the purse and ran off as his buddy laughed at him, and Mommy fell to the ground. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She tugs a pocket pack of tissues out of her purse and hands me one. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The king fumbled in his purse, and flung the woman a silver stag. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Fiona tucked the money into her purse and asked no more questions. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “I put my card in your purse if there should ever be any need.” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z With our backpacks, purses, and the few provisions we still had in the car in tow, we started down the road heading east. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I had a dime in my purse and found the pay phone in the corner. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The Duchess purses her lips and hands me the Confederate sword I’d been using. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “Piece of sky-iron of that size, if you take less than eighteen talents you’re cutting a hole in your own purse. Jewelers will buy it, or rich folk who want it for the novelty.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Prince pursed his lips and shook his head. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I frantically searched the black cavern of my purse for the keys. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Like everyone else, Koffi withdrew one of the coins from her purse. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Her lips pursed and she looked at me with a face that said, “Just wait till Carmen leaves.” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “I can see silver Notes peeking out of that man’s purse, for example.” Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She had been to New York only once, in college, in the days when you had to hold your purse tight with both hands and didn’t dare touch anything on the subway, even the poles. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Men take off their jackets like they’re slipping off backpacks, and women swing their purses like empty lunch boxes. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z He pursed his lips and shook his head. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z He rubbed himself against me to comfort himself, then pursed his lips and exposed his small sharp teeth when I blew on him. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z To divert ourselves, Mate and I began moving the contents of our old purses into our new ones. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Another thing I get for Christmas is a red plastic purse, oval in shape, with a gold-colored clasp and a handle at the top end. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Wait a second,” Carrie says, grabbing her purse and running after him. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He sat with his lips pursed until whenever it came around again for his turn to talk. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother pursed her lips a moment, then nodded. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She wore a crumpled velvet dress, lace gloves, and a shapeless orange-knit hat that shadowed her face, and she carried a big paisley purse. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z I drop to my knees and rifle through Ma’s purse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z When riding for their contract stables, bug boys received nothing from the purses their horses won. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Are you kidding? I had this pretty yellow and white dress that matched my purse perfectly. No one says you can’t rebel in style.” The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Soaphead pursed his lips, and let his tongue stroke a gold inlay. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z People with that sort of money generally knew better than to leave it hanging in a purse. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The purse—sorry, masculine accessory bag—was rainbow tie-dyed with a peace symbol stitched in wooden beads and the slogan Hug the Whole World. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Abuelita reached into her pocket, pulled out a worn leather coin purse and deposited six coins into the slot of the metal box in front of the iron candleholder. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “Of course,” he said as he emptied his purse onto the table then fingered through the jumbled coins: heavy silver talents and thin silver bits, copper jots, broken ha’pennies, and iron drabs. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I walk over to Mrs. Malloy so I can give her the purse. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Liyana reclaimed her purse from the office and asked the soldier if he knew where her mother might be, but he pretended he didn’t understand her. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z She took her hands from the back of the front seat and fumbled in her purse. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I put it into my red plastic purse to keep it safe. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She goes digging in her purse, and Angel says, “Oh, we don’t charge, ma’am. We are a donation-based business.” Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z “I got this from Von Marsh’s purse for you, the night of the riots.” Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “What, you disapprove of my purse?” asked Lazlo, holding it up to show off its gaudy brooch to best advantage. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She bought a bottle that she kept in her purse and swigged from all day. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z I take the orange and white ticket with the six magic numbers out of Uhmma’s purse. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Taking out my purse, I put one silver talent into his hand and looked him in the eye. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Is your shirt supposed to match your shoes or is that your purse? Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Her purse sits on the breakfast table next to a set of car keys, and her shoes are on the floor. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She hadn’t used the purse in a while. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z His lips were pursed, but then he relaxed them. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z As she descended from the balcony, Zeitoun noticed her short skirt and high heels, her heavily made-up face, her small glittering purse. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z The Ocean Queen was a stout, no-nonsense workboat built from thick planks of Alaska yellow cedar, rigged for long-lining and purse seining. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Vivian took another cigarette from her purse, held it to her lips, and looked at me and nodded. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Ida purses her lips in the near dark before nodding. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “But what,” said Mr. Jaggers, swinging his purse,—“what if it was in my instructions to make you a present, as compensation?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z He takes the deepest breath ever, holds it in for a few seconds, and then slowly blows it out through his pursed lips. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Rowan pursed his lips, furious at himself for the slip. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Jerome pursed his lips and narrowed his eyes. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z She takes a purse to school and I wonder what sort of magic she does to fit any books into it. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The problem was you’d look at the picture of his pursed lips and cruel eyes and you knew the whole story. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I waved my purse at him to make my point. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I throw my purse, an ashtray, a package of chocolate chips, which breaks on impact. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z There was a worn clipping in the purse, a poem she had torn out of an Oklahoma newspaper. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I pause from picking up my purse and give this Warren a second look. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The tractor was parked safely inside and I was halfway down the front walk when Mrs. Bernoffski emerged from the house, a sturdy black purse wedged under one arm. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I grabbed her purse and followed her out to the car, happy to drive again. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The eunuch pursed his lips and gave a little whistle. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I can see it when I purse them. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Then Judy stood up, put her notebook into her large black purse, waved good-bye to a frowning Mrs. Freed, and headed out the door. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “My father always say she never went past a child in her head,” she said, reaching into her purse for a crumpled copy of Elsie’s death certificate, which she began reading slowly out loud. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z “Good day at the office?” she asks, pursing her lips. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She purses her lips and furrows her brows, and I can tell that she’s about to cry again. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z In the back seat, Mom was holding something in her purse. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Emily’s mom dug through her purse, the hem of her patchwork sundress chasing itself around her ankles in the breeze. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z When she got out of her car she was carrying a brown paper bag and her purse. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Uhmma looks up and purses her lips for a second, and then a slow smile spreads across her face, erasing the faint, squinting worry lines between her eyes. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She handed him two silver dollars from her purse. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z An old couple stands at the curb, the woman hunting for something in her purse. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z So Mom opened her oversize purse to reveal that she’d had my Go Home Clothes with her all along. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Grandma looks at her from head to toe and purses her lips. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z When she sees me watching her, she shuts the antique watch with a sharp click and tosses it into her purse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Finally he dug a penny from his purse and handed it to me. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Harley took mincing steps and dropped the mirror into Helen’s purse. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z With two fingers, I picked up my small white gloves and placed them over the square patent-leather purse that sat on the dining room table. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z He pulled the strings tight and slipped the purse around his neck, then sat holding the old Snitch and watching its wings flutter feebly. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Yoren counted the coins in his purse and decided they had enough for a hot meal. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Her hands are shaking as she refastens her purse, and when it’s closed, she faces me and says, “No, excuse me for raising such a self-absorbed daughter.” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z She’s missing a shoe, and the contents of her purse are scattered around her like the guts of a pulled party popper. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Her lips weren’t pursed in the way they got when she was focused. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I look up into the rearview mirror and see Radar, wearing his graduation gown, looking over into Lacey’s purse. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z She finishes her shift and gets her purse from the back room. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Amber purses her lips together the same way Du Barry does, and flashes me an I-told-you-to-follow-the-rules look. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “I brought pictures,” she said, digging in this nice brown leather bag she had, more like a satchel than a purse. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z Should I take my red heels if I don’t yet have a matching purse? In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I purse my lips, taking in the desk and accompanying drawers. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Come Sunday morning, Mrs. was dressed and ready for church, with a pinned-on hat, a shiny black purse, and black gloves that crawled past her wrists. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He said, “Afterward I still intend to look for Roy Baty. I still need you to be there. I know that laser tube you have in your purse is—” Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Her father watched us through the window, with his lips pursed. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood viewing the proceedings with disgust, lips pursed and hands on hips. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z She was shaking a small burlap purse clutched in her fist as hard as she could. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Benji assured him that the purse was for him and he would carry it proudly. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z “We’ll do the nines then,” I said, rummaging in my purse for a pen. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z And he wanted a much, much bigger purse. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The amount being mentioned as the purse for the rematch was $2,500,000. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z They move on, the woman still searching her purse. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z They have brown gloves and little brown purses. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Or maybe someone else killed her, some bad guy who followed her and stole her purse and emptied her current account. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z In a moment she had dropped her purse and lifted Frankie off the ground, smothering him with kisses. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z He’d been told to look for a woman with a magazine poking out of her purse. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She squeezed the handles of her purse tighter, as if that would somehow help, and trotted down the hallway to the girls’ bathroom. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Alaric pursed his lips and looked around before opening a drawer behind him with a skeleton key. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z She held her purse in both hands, protectively close against her side. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Then there was the painful subject of the purse. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Faith scooped her purse from under the table and started fumbling through it. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Sammy, through his range of vision, could see her white blouse, the opposite door, and her John Romaine purse which lay on the seat almost within his reach. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She was wearing a big, yellowish-white fur thing around her shoulders, and carrying a plastic purse almost as big as a suitcase. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The purse was five thousand dollars and I was due for half. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z The man shakes his head, and she returns the house to her purse. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Her eyes met mine in the mirror, and her whole face assumed a kind of slyness: squinted eyes, pursed lips. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Grandma shoved the spray bottle back into her purse and looked at her watch. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Madam Pomfrey pursed her lips and strode away into her office at the end of the ward, slamming the door behind her. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I clutch the straps of Ma’s purse and think about what I should do. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I bet you can still picture Mom’s pursed lips all those times you asked to watch one. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The girl had on shiny black shoes and she carried a small purse. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I opened my purse, meek, and Mrs. Diamant stared down at the squashed butter and the eggs. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Judy pursed her lips tighter and tighter as I talked, until finally they were just one straight line across her face. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Your mouth closes and your lips purse and all you can manage is a strangled croak. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I can’t help but wonder if this is like Soojin deciding she wanted to start carrying a purse last year and insisting that I needed to join her. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z She is a pale, round moth, dusted with eggshell foundation, armed for the day with her banker’s briefcase, purse and remote starter for the leased SUV. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z I’ll have to see him when I take him out tomorrow, and ignoring him now would mean a double dose of those pursed lips and teepee fingers later on. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z But it was the purse that stopped traffic. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I had borrowed several thousand dollars from Eric and had the cash in my purse. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She opens her purse and unwraps the partially crushed wooden house and says in her best French, “My brother had this. I believe he found it here. During the war.” All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z But he was not looking at the purse of dough in his own hands, he was staring at her hands. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “It was my younger daughter, who is rather quiet herself, who convinced me of the need to speak out. She left this in my purse.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I tightened my lips and straightened my purse strap on my shoulder with all the righteousness that I could muster. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z She is fidgeting with her clothes, her hair, her purse. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z By the time the girls burst into my room, frayed backpacks and old bucket purses busting at the seams, I was all ready to go. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Like a human woman, Rachael had every class of object conceivable filched and hidden away in her purse; he found himself rooting interminably. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z He glanced about and saw Mary’s shiny black purse lying atop his trousers on a chair. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She pursed her lips, and I could tell she was gathering patience before responding. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I opened the latch to her purse and dug through the pockets—Quick, Natalie. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She pursed her lips, checking my face for mockery. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Pap tolt me, “A good dog is the same as a good person; they’s born that way, not made. Ain’t no silk purse ever been made out of a sow’s ear.” The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z He eyed the green brocade purse that had belonged to Calixte’s grandmother. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “Thanks for the purse, by the way,” I say finally. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Inside, the clerk was at the register, weighing cabbages for a small old woman with a coin purse clutched in her hand. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z When my mom just purses her lips without saying anything, Crystal stands up. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z The first thing he did when they stopped in a private place between a stone wall and a fringe of cedars was to jerk the purse from her hand and throw it over the wall. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z All the kids hoped they’d win the wishing penny raffle after making their very own monster coin purses. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Once, as I was getting on the train, some guy tried to grab my purse, but I jerked it back and the strap broke. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, but not like that. Not like spring break road trip besties,” Anna says, pursing her lips. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z To show who was in charge, Dad left the waitress a ten-dollar tip, but on the way out, Mom slipped it into her purse. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Because there’s a purse on the ground, items dumped. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z She took a pair of mended cotton gloves from her purse. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She gave me a mint from her purse and welcomed me to the United States. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Margaret added the tip and signed, took the yellow copy, put it in her purse, closed her purse, and asked, “What are you going to do next?” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she pulls her purse straps over her shoulder and says, “Come on, Jax. Time to go home.” Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z “Last week the wallet of one of my co-counselors went missing from her purse, which was kept in an unlocked desk drawer. Do you know anything about that?” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Ambrose looked up at me, frozen halfway through the act of digging coins out of his purse. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She grabs her purse and Jaimito’s stroller, and ticks off more rules. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I began pulling money out of my purse as if the deal was already finished. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Swaying him was a tall order; a staunch opponent of match races and big purses, he was likely to come out against the plan. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z More soberly, the man said, "Come now, enough pleasantries. Let's have your purse." The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z She drops her small pink purse on Mrs. Capone’s toe. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Smith prepared Kayak, the horse Lin Howard had bought in Argentina and sold to his father, for a purse race at Suffolk. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She was so busy talking to her friends that she didn’t notice that her wallet had dropped out of her tiny pink purse. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Evidently, she had stuffed the tiny purse full of cakes when no one was looking. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “Did you see that?” he exclaimed as Paulette tucked the money into her purse and headed across the street to her school. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Penelope pursed her lips before her expression brightened. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z But for some reason, I open my mouth and shout in my loudest voice, “Mother! Is this your purse?” Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She opened her purse and took it out. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z She carried a small black purse, the kind that was just big enough to hold a passport. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Her lips pursed, like they were stuck in a pre-scold, but she held it back. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The Eagle walked toward us slowly, his lips pursed in disgust. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z The girl stared past Sean, lips pursing, as if there were a place, but she didn’t know what to call it. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I recognize one of the virtual models as a character from the latest Final Fantasy game, a girl with bright blue hair, now greeting me by name and showing off her Louis Vuitton purse. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Here you go,” Mrs. Kennedy said as she strode into the room with her purse slung over her arm. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Clearly something about this particular man has motivated her to open her purse, just as it had motivated me. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Ma pries her arm free and hands me her purse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z He pursed his bps in a tired pout. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z One of the übercostumed guys passing by threw them a dirty look, and Dimple pursed her lips to keep from laughing. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I took three quarters out of my shoulder purse and dropped them into the PTA can. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z The president of the bank, Jezdimir Vasiljevic, had given his executives the authority to offer a purse of $5 million with one stipulation: The match had to commence in three weeks in Yugoslavia. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hartlieb pursed her lips and glanced out through Victor's dirty window. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z It’s larger than Finch’s but packed full of clothes, shoes, purses, jackets. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She could see the older girl’s eyebrows arch and her lips purse—“But wby are you asking?” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z By the time she reached the Purple Harbor, the old man was ensconced inside the soup shop at his usual table, counting a purse of coins as he haggled with a ship’s captain. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She pulled the door closed against my butt and latched it, then unzipped her purse. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He made a half gesture to the woman who sat beside him, but her thin, bloodless lips merely pursed themselves a trifle. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z “This is a rented car,” Abby said tightly, hunting in her purse for the license. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I had Arturo’s hat on my head, my purse at my feet. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Lacey is looking at the gouge in the minivan, her lips pursed. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z He hesitated, then gave the book another cursory onceover and brought out his purse. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The hand that had held the purse an instant before now grasped his rapier. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Smith went back to the barn and readied Kayak for his purse race. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I don't know how long I sat there, watching the woman in purple and wondering if her pursed pink lips would open, and if they did open, what they would say. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z She pursed her lips, hung a cigarette between them, but her eyes stayed on Nye. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z We step through the automatic doors, and the first thing I see is a bag display: giant canvas zipper totes and faux-leather purses and, already, a summery display of woven beach bags. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z He purses his lips and leaves to answer. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Again she kisses him on both cheeks, then begins to search for the keys in her purse. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She dropped her arms, embarrassed, and forced the purse shut. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z There wasn’t much in it—two apples, a dented water gourd, and the small purse of copper shabas Baaz had begrudgingly given as a “stipend” for her venture—but she pulled the bag closer. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Tab’s mom grabbed her purse from between her feet, unzipped it, and pulled out a small metal sieve. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z She had one coin in her old purse, it was a fifty-cent piece which she laid on the check. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He said this with such assured authority that — even though she pursed her lips — the nurse didn’t argue it further. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z As she looked at me in giving me the purse, I hoped there was an inner meaning in her words. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Their purses have somebody’s initials stamped all over them, just like the ones I saw at the Winterset Collection. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Abra calmly picked up her purse and straightened her skirt and brushed it with her hand. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She was digging through her purse for the cigarettes she could not smoke in front of Mama. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He offered to run against the colt for a small purse or simply for a winner’s cup. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I still owed my original debt, but after all I’d been through, a four-talent debt no longer seemed terribly ominous, despite the fact that my purse was largely empty again. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Cook pursed her lips and shook her head. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Freak blurts out, and he tosses down the purse and Iggy Lee catches it with one hand and he gives Loretta this secret look, like he's going to have some fun here. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z I purse my lips and close my eyes tight against snowflakes. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z She clutched her purse tightly against her chest and seemed to be holding her breath. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Clenching her jaw to keep herself from snapping at him, Sefia took her coin purse from the inner pocket of her vest and withdrew the uncut tourmaline. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Milkman had never in his life seen a woman on the street without a purse slung over her shoulder, pressed under her arm, or dangling from her clenched fingers. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Ashima is the one who keeps all their addresses, in a small notebook she carries in her purse. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z If I’d first seen her with this face—furrowed brows and thin, pursed lips—I would not have trusted her. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Big Ma said, “Junior, I’m coming with you. I just have to get my hat and purse and change my clothes.” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z “Woman must have a purse of her own,” Anthony concluded. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z She had the gram and she was holding it hostage in her ridiculous little purse. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Then, pursing together his lips, the Owner began to whistle. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Then, his lips pursed, his face turned red and he strode quickly up the center aisle in silence, pushing through the heavy bronze doors, their hinges complaining at his exit. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z We browsed the designer jeans and the purses at Marshall Field’s, often surreptitiously tailed by security guards who didn’t like the look of us. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “That’s a figure of speech. The purse is the prize money. His winnings.” Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z A woman walks up to us holding out a purse. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z She just told him she got off the train and somebody had stolen her purse. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z She purses her lips, then says, “You need stitches.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Joyce rummaged in her purse and pulled out a small book. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z In her younger years, with prescience and good management, Mammachi had collected all her falling hair in a small, embroidered purse that she kept on her dressing table. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I picked up a piece of mail and rummaged in my purse for a pen. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Under cover of the bedclothes, the old man opened the purse and tipped it upside down. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z I watch as my mom walks down the driveway and past her car with her lunch box and purse in hand. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Back at my spot on the couch, I ask Mom if I can borrow the little makeup mirror from her purse. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He wasn’t trying to win the theory purse, after all. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “Look, I want to ask you something, but don’t get mad. Did you take some money out of my purse to pay for California?” Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She was having more trouble on the ladder than Caroline, for, in addition to a large purse, she was trying to negotiate a huge shopping bag. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z As she grabbed the purse, the skein of gold thread fell out. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z I looked at the purse in my hands, and gave a long pause. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Oh. Well, maybe she didn’t want to admit her feelings to a friend yet, or even to herself,” I said, watching her lips purse as she stared at the screen. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z As I reach into my purse for a tissue to blow the ginger ale out of my nose, I can't figure out what just happened. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z My hand was shaking as I opened the drawstring purse at my waist, partly because I was nervous, partly from shock at how high the fare was. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The first time I found extra food—a bologna-and-cheese sandwich—I stuffed it into my purse to take home for Brian. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She was so glad that Mama had kept the passports tied in a small purse to her waist with the sixty dollars! A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “Well,” she says, with firmness; no, more than that, a clenched look, like a purse snapping shut. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Billy pursed his lips, and the little straw that had been in the corner of his mouth rolled down to the center. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Morosina stepped between them and glared down at Barbarossa with pursed lips. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z The banker pulled the purse strings of his mouth taut. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “You will not lose me. Wait for me while I get my purse. Watch the children.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z She reached into her purse and gave me one. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z If she could get that purse away from Von Marsh, there was no way the matron would be able to follow her through the masses of people. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I pulled the black feather out of my purse. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She searched in her purse for something to amuse them in her absence. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m so busy thinking about Kavita’s book bag that it takes a second for me to realize Vik’s talking about Ma’s purse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She starts putting things back into her purse, starting with the red mint tin. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Lidewij returned with tickets, but her thin lips were pursed with worry. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He pursed his thick lips as he considered that. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He sent a purse of coins to the slave as a reward for his initiative. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z She looked at me direct, her lips pursed in a whistle, and then took a cigarette from her bag, and flashed her lighter. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Plus her feather boas and leopard-print clothes and her stupid purse. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Her legs were all sinew, her breasts flat as two empty purses. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Freed pursed her lips and narrowed her eyes. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I start to ask her why that number, but Uhmma has already gone back to scraping up the change in her purse. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z And opening her purse, she produced an apple. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z “There,” he said, “you see that woman? The one who just dropped her purse?” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Vik’s little sister gets up from the bench and reluctantly hands over Ma’s purse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z We were at the counter paying for the purses. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I begin to want things I’ve never wanted before: braids, a dressing gown, a purse of my own. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I tighten my hold on Ma’s purse and glance around nervously. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She’d let him keep her hand until they broke through to the door of the theater, and then gently disentangled it under the guise of reaching into her purse for some lip balm. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z My mother smiled and would have spoken—her mouth was pursed with some encouraging comment—but I glared her into silence. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I put the gum back in my purse. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Standing in front of him, the father says something that makes Kim’s lips purse. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She sets down her coal and starts searching through her purse. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Ma closes her purse and clicks the latch. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z A passing policeman recovered the purse and returned it to the woman. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z I would huddle, listening to their noise in the darkness, my eyebrows lifted, my lips pursed, the hair on the back of my neck standing up like pigs’ bristles. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He borrowed $311 from the Bank of America, using his car as collateral for the loan, and persuaded his wife to give him $15 in cash from her purse. Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal 2001-01-17T00:00:00Z Without even thinking about it, I slapped his hand away from my purse and turned to look at him, too stunned for words. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She looked up at me, her lips pursed with worry. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I also become renowned in school for imitating famous singers, using an imaginary microphone, flinging my hair around and dancing and singing and pursing my lips. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Her chilly gray eyes narrowed and her waxy lips pursed in consternation. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I took a deep breath and crept toward their dresser, where Mom left her purse at night. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The blind girl went to work in the dark, stripping the dead of boots and clothes and other possessions, emptying their purses and counting out their coins. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It was the biggest purse in the world. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z First were the handheld aerosols, beefed-up versions of the little canisters found in women’s purses. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew my mom was trying to guide my dad out the door, probably thumping him on the leg with her purse. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z A heavily perfumed gentleman with long, oiled hair and a Vintic accent clapped me on the back and gave me a purse of money, “for new strings.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z "M'lord, there's nothing, it's the tourney, there's no help for it, oh . . ." Tyrion Lannister pulled a coin from his purse and flicked it up over his head, caught it, tossed it again. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z And once when she let go of my hand to take her wallet out of her purse at the cash register, I started to slip away to look at the candy. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Katherine purses her lips in thought, the storm of her earlier emotions subsiding. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Miss Maggie pursed her lips and read the letter through a second time. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I wish I were the kind of girl who remembered things like bras and shoes and purses. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z To make certain that we shall at all times be prepared to repel insects, an exclusive New York store advertises a pocket-sized insecticide dispenser, suitable for the purse or for beach, golf, or fishing gear. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Aileen pulled rubber gloves from her purse, snapped them over her hands, and ducked below the service window in the basement hallway to the small metal door by the dishwashing room. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Why, for example, am I supposed to leave her with my purse while she doesn’t even trust me not to sprinkle some drug-dissolving substance into my urine? Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Ivette grabbed her purse from the chair next to the window. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Gritting her teeth, she reached for her purse again. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Kavita barely glances at me before slipping off her book bag and taking a seat next to Ma’s purse on the bench. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I take up Ma’s purse and search inside for another container. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Down in the lobby, Lillian is holding hands with a guy I recognize as her fiance, Richard, from the photograph she keeps in her purse. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z And I would see Shirley tapping her feet, or singing a sailor song, or pursing her lips into a very round O while saying, “Oh my goodness.” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z There had been no boys to bring her flowers, only men with stacks of kruge and purses full of coin. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z From my purse I would take out a voodoo doll which Lena had already lent me from her props department. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I drew out my purse; a meagre thing it was. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z And, finally, she gave her a tiny cloth purse with five silver dollars in it. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She pulls a stack of blank cards from her purse. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z A few minutes later his wife walked out of the building with Hall’s folder in her purse. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She watched a corpulent man beside her pull out a gold coin from a purse on his hip that looked to be near bursting. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She watched as the grandmother slid the grapes into her purse. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z I purse my lips by way of an answer. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He sat down to wait, choosing a bench on which, an arm’s length away, a woman’s purse rested—tempting him to snake his hand around inside it. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z She looks at the screen again and purses her lips. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z My mother disentangled herself from the scrimmage and grabbed a handkerchief from her purse. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Max lets out a long breath through pursed lips and puffed cheeks. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z When Miss Leefolt get back, she put her purse up on the table and tsk. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She reaches into her purse and pulls out a small white envelope with Lucinda written on it in happy, shouty colors. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z “Exactly which history project is that?” she asks, pursing her lips. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z While I was considering it, he took up the hoe blade that had crossed the Atlantic in our mother’s purse and shoved it onto a long pole he’d whittled to fit its socket. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He purses his lips, nods slowly, looks off into an invisible space. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Eastern horses rarely came to the West in those days, but the size of the purse had brought Rosemont over the Rockies. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The old woman’s other eye opened, and she pursed her lips. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “Oh, sure,” she said, and swung the rucksack off her back to get at her purse. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z After work, I called around and found that this practice is entirely legal: if the purse is on the boss’s property— which of course it was—the boss has the right to examine its contents. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z But Mother Slaughter was pursing her lips and tilting her head. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z He watches me a moment longer, fingers still drumming, lips pursed. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Donna puts Dray’s keys in her purse and fidgets with his phone as she leads me to the bathroom. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The rain was falling harder now—my hair and clothes were damp—and I crossed to the other side of the street and stood, clutching my purse. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Then she came back and got her purse and car keys and went out again. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z She carried a purse in one hand and an overnight duffel bag in the other. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “No! That was the plan. No purse, no nothing for me or Aileen. That was the point. I left mine at home after I called for the car.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z It was annoying that he had hit upon an old identity and I shook my head, seeing him purse his lips and eye me sharply. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z From her purse, she extracts a folded paper map and hands it to me. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Her lips purse, and she tilts her head as if to say, Do you wish to interfere and bring my wrath down upon yourself? An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Speaking English, he commanded Marti to be quiet, while other men in the group took flash photographs and emptied her purse onto the ground. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The librarian pursed her lips and raised a single eyebrow. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z And she grabbed her purse and her keys, gave me a peck on the forehead, and left me at the table with my social studies homework. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z People left and people died and people went to memorial services and put orange blocks of cheese into their purses. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z She tossed the purse back at me and then lunged again. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Her mouth was set in a line; her lips were pursed. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z I was thinking about it today because I remembered one time when we were shopping, she kept sticking the notebook into purses she liked, to make sure it fit. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z She takes a little card and a pen from her purse. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She became distant again for a moment, pursing her lips and staring remotely as she walked. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I pulled a tissue from my purse and wiped my eyes. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z I clutch Ma’s purse and scan the horizon. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I grabbed my purse, counted 2, 3, 5, then jumped out of the trunk and ran. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to whistle for Frightful, but couldn’t purse my shaking lips tight enough to get out anything but pfffff. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z But the idea of my wish getting mixed up with hundreds and hundreds of strangers’ hopes made me drop the penny back into my purse. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z My costume would be her horrible wig-hair and a purse full of fruits and matches, and honey packets, and a general demeanor of bloodthirsty competition. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Uncle Vernon’s large red face was hidden behind the morning’s Daily Mail, and Aunt Petunia was cutting a grapefruit into quarters, her lips pursed over her horselike teeth. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She fumbled with the purse at her side, either unable or unwilling to take her eyes from me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Crosby knew he could talk the board of directors into footing a big purse for the event. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She rummaged through her purse and handed me her cell phone. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Mom reached into her purse and took out the plastic vial of medicine for me. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mother Ermentrude asks that you mark this receipt for the gold in your purse, which she has put into safekeeping,” she says, holding out a document and a pen. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The six-figure purse that was being discussed would be the richest prize ever for a head-to-head confrontation in any sport other than boxing. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He passed her several small golden coins, all embossed with the letters M.O.M. which he had taken from the witch’s purse. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z "No one brought a message. He called me himself—my cell phone is there in my purse." Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “If it happens that you are not chosen at the first stop, you will have several additional opportunities. I cannot think of an instance . . .” She pauses and purses her lips. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z When he heard the car coming, he took her purse from her, opened it and put the flashlight inside. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z It’s not easy to run when you have a heavy book bag on your back plus a purse in your hand, but I reach the tent in less than twenty seconds. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z “Okay,” I say, and fish through her purse. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He took out a drawstring purse and counted out a dozen heavy coins into the hunter’s hand. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “Days, weeks afterward, there were ashes, paper bits from wallets, purses, floating into the school yard.” Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z I half expected Mrs. Chase to turn into a raving lunatic at the mention of her stepdaughter, but she just pursed her lips and looked concerned. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z On their way down the street, my mother tried to ignore her embarrassment at being seen in public with a man swinging a purse. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She found Captain Westfall standing across the path, watching her with pursed lips. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He picked up his wife’s purse and took out the torn half of a Jell-O box. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Now I always have a purse when I don’t have my backpack. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “Get in and start this thing. Oh, my God. Don’t stick that guitar in my face like that. Why can’t you just carry a purse like a decent young lady?” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She pressed the reject button to send it to voice mail when her eyes caught on a piece of paper that had fallen from her purse. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She stopped on the other side of the table, both hands clinging to the strap of the purse she’d flung over her shoulder. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z A woman gets out of the van and runs for the porch, her purse held over her short hair. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Only two dogs lived in my neighborhood: Mitzy, who always rode shotgun in Mrs. Hathaway’s purse, and a Saint Bernard who was sweet but grossed me out with his constant globs of slobber. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Ma took a twenty-dollar bill out of her purse and handed it to the judge. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Tiffany Halliday opened her purse again and pulled out a small key. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Mom marches to the living room and shoves her hand into her oversized purse. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Hazel pursed her lips, as if she regretted raising the subject. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z My grandfather stepped forward and handed Ultima the purse of silver which was required by custom. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She ties her scarf and tosses her purse over her shoulder. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z So they came in as though they were talking about “Somebody stole my mother’s purse last night.” Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He eyed the passengers moving down the aisle with mild disinterest, but only to make sure they didn’t hit his shoulder with their purses and carry-ons as they passed. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z She was holding a leather purse in her lap which matched the turquoise border of her sari. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Then I close the side pocket and click the latch that holds Ma’s purse closed. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Mary Anne searched her purse for a Kleenex, but pulled out instead a teaspoon pirated from her mother’s silver service. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He stared at me, frozen in the act of opening his purse. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She knotted a scarf under her chin, arranged her sunglasses on top of her head, and put a pocket camera in her purse. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z She nods, staring at the clasp of her purse. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I blow a long breath from between pursed lips. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z She turned to Frances, sitting smiling, her hands folded, her head poised on her long neck, her lips pursed ready to start talking again. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Tiny cracks appeared in her bronze lipstick when she pursed her lips. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Grabbing my purse, I raced down the hall, leaving my textbooks behind. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Gran was so old-school, she had a flip phone that rarely left her purse. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bennet grabs a tissue from her purse and wipes my face. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Eugenia gestured to them to come inside, her lips tightly pursed. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Mom had dumped all the plastic packets of soy sauce and duck sauce and hot-and-spicy mustard from the table into her purse. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z In the taxi on the way home, we were silent for a long time, and then she put down her purse and straightened my tie and puffed up my breast pocket handkerchief. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Riccio pursed his lips, but he said nothing as Scipio climbed on board. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I slide them into my purse, which is only big enough for my lip gloss, mints, house key, and these cards. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z An auburn-haired woman with a tight bun and pursed red lips peruses the laptop on the desk in front of her, reading the data from our barcodes. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z She fumbles through her purse and touches the back of her neck. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Ishtar rallied instantly by dropping her Dior purse on the countertop. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Helen Jean reached down by her feet for her purse. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He took a bite and pursed his lips. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Course he hadn’t, but he said he’d come across another purse in the kitchen. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hey, Mountain Goat,” Dad said at the end of the dinner, while Mom was putting our table scraps in her purse. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z After a sickening loop-the-loop, the guardhouse lands with a thud and I lift my head, still clutching Ma’s purse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She took a two-pack of EPTs off the bottom shelf and, tucking them under her purse, brought them to the register. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I reached in my purse and pulled out the dictionary, flipping through the pages to find the English word for “help.” The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I pursed my lips, feeling that bite of tension I always felt when the people of PPC, who seemingly had limitless pockets from Narnia, talked about money. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I signed the note “Philippe L’oeil” and thrust it into my purse, praying that it would be discovered and sting the conscience of my would-be robbers. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z She stared at the dirt, her eyes glossy, her lips pursed. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She wore backless blouses with her saris and carried a silver lame purse on a chain. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped into the bright sunlight and tied Gertrude’s purse securely about my waist so that it was hidden beneath my jerkin. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Taking her purse as they walked along, he swung it by its strap, pretending it was a censer. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I left a note for Charlie on the table, explaining again where to find dinner, switched my scruffy wallet from my school bag to a purse I rarely used, and ran out to join Jessica. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Because a large percentage of his mounts were claimers competing for tiny purses, Pollard didn’t earn much money. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Getting off the bus, I'd noticed that along with their book bags a lot of the girls carried actual purses. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z She just stares at me and pets her giant purse like it’s a cat. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z “Get my purse and drive to Publix for me, would you? They open at seven.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She reaches into her purse—her first one, black, a recent Mom purchase—and unrolls a glossy pink monstrosity, complete with pictures of the most recent spectacular outing of a celebrity breast in public. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z The stranger reached inside his cloak and drew out the purse with which he had bought me. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Moss pursed his lips at this, and cursed himself silently for the way his mind always went to the worst possible conclusion. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The contents of her purse go spiraling across the hallway floor, and she starts screaming. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I’m supposed to be the one that you grab for your purse when I walk by. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Forget it, I’m taking a cab,” Sherrie says, scrambling for her purse so she can get to the door. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The camera moved in for a close-up: Lucy looked concerned, her lips pursed. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I slide my hand in my purse and pull out the peppermint Mrs. Malloy gave me. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I could not help wondering what bottomless pit they were trying to fill, or from what bottomless purse. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z He tips the contents of my handbag onto the table: phone, purse, keys, lipstick, Tampax, credit card receipts. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “Can I take that to mean . . .” Jeanine purses her lips and pauses for a few seconds before finishing. “. . . that you agree with the reports that have been released about the political leaders of this city?” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She removes a coin purse from the folds of her dress and jingles it. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He chose to fight Claudia with the one weapon he had—the power of the purse. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She has saved her dead parents’ letters on the top shelf of her closet, in a large white purse she used to carry in the seventies until the strap broke. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Stowing her purse, she brushed the bottom of her pack once more and plowed into the crowd, elbowing the other shoppers aside in her haste to leave town. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He crossed the floor and took the purse from her and got the half-filled flask and drained it. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She had to bring Clara with her on marketing days, but though her stepsister now controlled the purse, she did little else to restrict her. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “She told me if I wanted to keep my dignity, then I’d give her my purse and walk home wearing my clothes.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He looked at the envelope, his mouth pursed. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z The older girl held out a small, solid purse. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I’ve mussed my hair, dirtied up my face, hidden my purse, and I have a real armband on my coat instead of one that will only bear a glance. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z His eyes are squinting and his lips move as if to mutter something, but he decides against it and purses his lips shut. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But in retrospect, he was upset at having passed on the chance to acquire a portion of that $5 million purse in 1975. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z But at Gregor's first words the manager had already turned away, and now he looked back at Gregor over his twitching shoulders with pursed lips. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z I set Ma’s purse on the floor of the guardhouse and push open the heavy black door. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She pursed her lips tightly, tried to look angry, then finally, explosively, she burst out with the biggest laugh Stella had ever heard from her. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Oh, take it,” his mother said angrily, reaching for her cracked vinyl purse on the shelf above the stove. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z She moved aside a box of tea bags and brought out a small purse. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “You can then? The day after to-morrow, if you please. You are to pay all charges out of my purse. You hear the condition of your going?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Impulsively opening her purse, she produced a pair of clean, sharp cuticle scissors, which she passed to Pris. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z I ran my finger over the engraved letters and slipped the letter opener into my new purse along with the black feather from Liz. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z When Edd caught sight of the ragged band of wildlings, he pursed his lips and gave the giant a long look. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z But the only purse I own is a ratty canvas thing I bought three years ago from Old Navy. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I turn the radio off and the light back on, fish my prayer book out my purse. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The doctor purses her lips, and I know that Lynn is as good as dead. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I learned this at the very beginning of my stint as a waitress, when I was warned that my purse could be searched by management at any time. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z God, there was even a built-in change purse, I see now, and an umbrella holder made of mesh. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I felt like throwing the money at him, but we kids needed it, so I put the bills in my purse. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Louisiana’s grandmother put an entire block of orange cheese into her purse. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z She puts her hands on her hips and purses her lips. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The West Computers watched their colleague remove the sign and banish it to the recesses of her purse, her small act of defiance inspiring both anxiety and a sense of empowerment. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z “He has a purse? What kind of prizefighter carries a purse?” Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z Kavita holds Ma’s purse on her lap and sits at the far end of the bench. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I fixed the Alar firmly in my mind, put my thumb and forefinger in front of my pursed lips, and blew between them. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He tucked the purse under his arm and walked. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Augustus nodded for a while, his lips pursed, and then gave Isaac a thumbs-up. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Then something inside of her snapped, and she reached into her purse and pulled out a knife. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z The receptionist’s reaction was as expected—raised eyebrows, shaking of the head, and pursed lips. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Then a number of sheets of paper I recognize as Lio’s letters from my purse. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “And with that coin and the others in his purse, he paid a certain man. Soon after that man’s heart gave out. Is that the way of it? Very sad.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “I’ll write a letter to the headmistress, which I shall entrust to you, along with a purse filled with enough KJs to stop her protests against a last-minute pupil.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z There were single shoes strewn about, a cane, a woman’s purse lying open, and an orphaned teddy bear. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z On the way back to my room, while Buzz was still on her laptop, I quietly rooted though her purse and grabbed her checkbook. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Al noticed that I like them, so he started ordering extra so I can put them in my purse. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Ambrose points at Ma’s purse and asks, “What else did she have on her when you...uh, got separated?” Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She swallows, collecting herself and reaching over to take her purse from off the bed, her voice soft and steady. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z When the fall came, and the garden didn’t need them so much anymore, she taught him how to make pierogi, to fill the purses of dough with potato and onion and pinch them closed. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z A white patent leather purse hangs on a long strap from my shoulder. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Two teenage girls with a black umbrella and matching red purses ran past them in the rain. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z She weighed the theory purse on her palm and said, in a bright, stunned whisper, “I think you win.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Then she reached into her purse and dug out her phone. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z After Dad left, Mom looked at me and pursed her lips. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Zohra links her arm with mine and navigates me through the crowds, warning me for the seventeenth time to watch my purse. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z After school the next afternoon, I put my hand in my purse and then made a look, as if a mouse had bitten my hand. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She finds my lighter, lights the cigarette she’s extracted from my purse. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z She put my key into her change purse. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z You could make as many guesses as you wanted, but each one cost ten silver, paid into the purse, which was a shabby affair of old green brocade held closed with a gaudy brooch. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He poured a sip of vodka into a Dixie cup, swallowed, pursed his lips, and squeezed his hands into tight little fists. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Just as I turn to go, we both hear a low, menacing growl coming from inside Ma’s old-lady purse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I held my purse hard with both hands. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Hana’s smile gets wide, but then she looks at me like I caught her rifling through Momma’s purse, and she frowns at me. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z My sister, Hana, would say I’m being just like those people who take one look at a Black person and think they need to clutch their purse tight or lock their car doors. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z She carried two pieces of luggage and a string purse; her daughter carried a covered basket of food. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z My father started back in surprise and pursed his lips. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Around my waist, I tied the drawstring purse with Amma’s gift of money. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The great thing about my mom’s purse is that no matter what you need at any given moment, she has it. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z I had no idea how old it was, I never did, with babies—for all I knew it could talk a blue streak and had twenty teeth behind its pursed, pink lips. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z "No doubt," Freak says, and he opens the clasp and points his little light inside the purse. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z “Certainly not! A gentleman’s hand is never far away from his purse.’ The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I walked back to the living room and found my father asleep on the sofa, his round mouth pursed and tightly shut, his breath filtering softly through his nose. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She went home and changed into casual clothes, put on her SRR-100 radio receiver and earpiece, and slipped a small chunk of asphalt into her purse. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z She takes it out, pushes a button, and puts it back into her purse. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He watched people put down bags casually, observed wallets stuffed into back pockets, saw purses put down, unwatched, under chairs. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z She digs through her purse for a minute before coming up with a pen. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Ma takes the gold pocket watch from her purse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Celaena observed her face; her lips were pursed, and the princess lifted her chin. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Emily’s mom dug through her purse, the hem of her patchwork sundress chasing itself around her ankles in the breeze. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z But then I saw her walk back to her group and they all laughed, and her friend gave her back her purse. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z After tipping the bottle a! the way upside-down, she pursed her lips and blew across the top of it in two sharp bursts so that it made a hooting noise “Where’s my question?” she demanded. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I check my coin purse to make sure before going up to the counter. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She puts one back into her purse super fast, and I pretend not to see. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Over their shoulder they had slung a canvas purse decorated with pins. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Sitting in the parking lot of the last shop, Mother pursed her lips, then said, “There’s one more place we can try.” Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She finishes her shift and gets her purse from the back room. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z When we get to the front steps, Camille purses her lips and ignores me, but Breanna has a big smile for me as she tells me welcome back. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Her mouth was pursed and tight like a bright pink sphincter, and her silence spoke louder than any slammed door. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Luma pursed her lips in a tiny sign of disgust and kept pacing, quietly. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z He pursed his lips and turned away, and found something of interest to stare at near his shoe. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I did remember wearing a purse on my head. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Others passed them, hearing, looking down, pursing lips, struggling not to notice. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She wore a pale pink dress and a set of pearls and kept a black purse draped properly over one arm. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Then she put the key back into her purse. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Uhmma starts digging at the bottom of her purse for the change that will buy us a ticket to our dreams. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z I don't trust the words as he says them, but then he exhales through pursed lips, his sad eyes squinting at the distance, and I believe him. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Afterward the sailors stripped the dead corsairs of boots and belts and weapons, divvied up their purses, and yanked gemstones from their ears and rings from their fingers. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Tucking the purse under his arm, he walked to an alley where a garbage can stood covered with snow. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Gitl looked up, pursed her lips for a moment, then smiled. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Francie heard, as if for the first time, the sound the desk drawer made when she opened it to get her purse. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The column on the left lists top, bottom, hijab, shoes, purse, and accessories, and the next three columns are filled in with her outfit details. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z He stared at her beneath lowered brows, his lips tightly pursed, and she shrugged as she dropped the chain. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I have thirty-five dollars in my purse, the monthly allowance Mother still gives me. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Kaltain’s lips pursed for a moment, but then bloomed into a full smile. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I pull his black T-shirt off a hanger and breathe him in, and then I slip it into my purse. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z New York ahead of her, her family behind, she moves to the back, her purse in her lap, the land pulling her gaze to the window once more. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z Nel walked to the dresser and opened the purse with the beaded clasp. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z She digs around in her purse for her keys, and then she remembers—she stuck them in the ashtray of the car so she could find them easily! In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z If a mugger were to steal her purse, he wouldn’t get any money, because she carried that in a wallet in her skirt pocket under her coat. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z When he finishes, he looks at me expectantly, and I purse my lips, trying to decide. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He’d been followed around stores, and stared at on buses by women who clutched their purses tight enough to poke holes in the leather. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I take a small notebook out of my purse. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z He straightened his shoulders, pursed his lips, and blew out a little air. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I wouldn’t be carrying a purse if I were wearing jeans, but I’m in a thin cotton shalwar kameez that’s more comfortable in the fierce summer heat. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z But then I remember that I did sign up to be her helper, so I hand her back her purse and kneel down to get a closer look. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She was still dressed in her bank clothes and her purse and keys were in the middle of the table. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Ever since, she’s ranted about thieves, double- and triple-checking to make sure our doors are locked, worrying that someone will steal the truck, clutching her purse against her chest in crowded markets. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z And on that day, Bobby Fischer became the first-ever champion to willingly relinquish the title and along with it the chance to compete for the winner’s share of a $5 million purse...five million dollars! Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He nodded to that and asked Big Ma for a recent photograph, and she told Fern to go in her room and get her church purse. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z The blue-eyed man took another step forward, his lips pursed in a tight line. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z The proposal included an offer to pay for the construction of a suitable house on the island out of the royal purse, plus an income. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z She kneels on the concrete and fusses in her purse, extracting some tissues. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom reaches into her purse and hands me her cell phone. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He tossed Chronicler the purse and stuffed the beautiful royal-blue shirt into his saddlebag. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z This makes her purse her lips tightly together. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z None of us said a word, but I saw my mother’s hands shake as she gripped her purse, where the haram items were hidden. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The woman laughed and reached for her purse. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z When the conductor came around to collect the fares, Stuart fished in his purse and pulled out a coin no bigger than the eye of a grasshopper. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z The harpy’s sickening red mouth moved again, but this time it was to purse her lips into a mock kiss. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Anya nudged him, and when he looked at her, she pursed her lips and whistled. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z We ask everyone to take a coin from his or her purse or wallet and direct them to flip it once. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Her lips were dry, hard, closed up tighter than a miser’s purse. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Hannah’s cheeks were faintly pink, and she kept looking at me and then away, fiddling with the strap of her purse. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Ms. Bethune pursed her lips and nodded, urging him to continue. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z They simply stare at me with eager eyes and pursed lips. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She is wearing a winter coat over her blue robe, and has a purse slung over her shoulder. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Throw the knife and purse into a garbage can. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Not even his granddaughter’s prodigious talent for extravagance was able to make a dent in his purse. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked through my purse and found the tattered black feather. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Humph,” she says, pursing her lips, when I stand in front of her. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z I take the nickel out to spend, and put the marble inside the purse. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z "I am no sei," the Hound replied, but he took the vic-tory, and the champion's purse, and, for perhaps the first time in his life, the love of the commons. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “What ho, there, my good man? I have come to relieve you of your purse.” Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Ma opens her purse and takes out the mint tin. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z In the middle of the press, a boy tried to reach into his purse, but a hard elbow put an end to that and spread the thief’s bloody nose across half his face. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The first to intercept us was a big woman who smacked Enoch upside the head with her purse, then tackled him. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I take it to the counter, dig in the little purse Mom got me last Christmas, and pull out my wallet. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z I split off into the break room and stuff my purse in my locker. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z The arsenal of lipsticks in her purse and her ability to deploy them perfectly was the kind of social prowess I dreamed of. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The old purse is torn and wet, and I don't want to touch it unless I have gloves on. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z She pulled a stack of envelopes from her purse. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She picked up the coins from the table, added a dollar from her purse, and pressed the money into my palm, “Will you whisper their names in my ear?” she asked. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z “My daughter—” The woman fumbled in her purse and brought out a letter. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z From my carpetbag I extracted Father’s letter and the purse he’d given me. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She reached for her purse that hung on the back of her chair and pulled a few bills from her wallet. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Mate picked up her new purse and mine from the extra chair. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Each item is easily worth thousands—shirts, jeans, dresses, coats, shoes, purses and clutches, belts and jewelry. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She smoothed her hands down the front of it, looked at the clock on the stove, and reached for an old white vinyl purse of May’s that she’d inherited. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Margo crawled into the backseat and came back with a purse. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z He pulled his purse from inside his drenched doublet, took out two shillings, and pressed them into the unconscious man's hand. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Not that many girls carry purses in junior high, but I got my period back in elementary school and got caught one day without any “supplies.” A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z One red patent leather purse with straps missing. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother always grimaced, pursed her lips, and shut her eyes as the knife moved. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z Mom had given me some money that morning, and I told Zion to reach his hand inside my purse and get it out. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I nodded and pulled my silver letter opener out of my purse. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z But then Miss Leefolt come in with her purse on her arm, ready to leave. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Know how to hold my purse tight at night when walking down dark streets, know how to duck at the sound of a shooting gun. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z So despite the third levy tax looming large in everyone’s minds, people were looking in their purses and wishing they’d bought a little something, just in case the snow came early. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I look at her, pursing my lips like, How dumb are you? Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z She retrieves her wallet from the depths of her purse. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z She fished in her purse and came out with the camera belonging to Roy’s mother. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z They were folded into purses and knapsacks, but here the system tended to break down. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Out of her knockoff Louis Vuitton purse came gifts from Korea—dried squid and colorful erasers and pajamas with dancing cartoon dogs and cats. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z My dad huffed out a big sigh and pursed his lips. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “One time he even knocked down a lady and swiped her purse. Mom made me promise not to tell. It’s supposed to be a secret, since Dana’s still a minor.” Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She stopped trying to talk and took a handkerchief from her purse, barely touching each nostril before putting it away. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Hank pursed his lips and gave his head a little shake. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z His purse was on his right side, at his belt, but his cloak was in her way. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Yet they brought him money: leather purses plump with gold and silver and the square iron coins of Braavos. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I dream that I’ve found a red plastic purse, hidden in a drawer or trunk. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I filled the pockets with the remaining eggs, grabbed a handkerchief, and picked up my purse. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Taylor pursed his lips primly, flicked way from a gray cuff. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she opens her purse and takes out the red mint tin. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z It’s a lie, but maybe it isn’t, so she flees down the stairs and then realizes she forgot her purse. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “I hit him with my purse—and let me tell you, it wasn’t light. I carry nails in it, yes I do. I have to, in the kind of dives my grandson likes.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z She dumped her purse out on the seat next to her, looked down to see Mamma’s face flashing on the screen. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Went through the kitchen and saw a lady’s purse lying on the floor, and the phone where the wires had been cut. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “I got some pennies in my purse,” she said. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z One of the women tried to press coins into Eliza’s hand, but Eliza politely refused and put the money back in the sisters’ shabby purse. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “And so have I, sir,” I returned, putting my hands and my purse behind me. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z His father had said nothing and just sat with his lips pursed. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “Now for the business at hand. May I see the key?” she asked, opening her purse. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “It only follows that a gentleman’s dignity is in his purse then.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I was scared, but I remembered Mr. Clutter, and how he’d never done me no harm, how at Christmas he’d give me a little purse with fifty dollars in it. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z I fumbled with the strings of my purse, surprised to see my hands trembling slightly. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z We’d pull the Jeep or the Hummer over and whip out a pretend notebook from our Hello Kitty purse and write a fake ticket. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z After a moment, Gertrude reached into the folds of her skirt and drew forth a leather purse, which she placed in my lap. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He purses his lips as if he’s bitten into a lemon. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She closes her eyes and drinks the entire glass in one smooth gulp, then purses her mouth, the liquid forming a thin, dark line on her lips. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Then she dropped the phone back into her mother’s purse. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z It looks like she has dumped everything that used to be inside her purse onto the table. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Whenever we hit rock bottom, Elisabet somehow discovers a little cash in her purse. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom doesn’t respond—she just digs into her purse for her phone. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She boarded, flipped down a seat, and took from her purse the address Lina had written out. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I headed back to the University with money in my purse and the comforting weight of the lute strap hanging from my shoulder. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z There was the litde cloth purse with the safety pin on the chair beneath her clothes and the money just wasn’t nowhere in the room. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z He lifted the top of the can and pushed the purse deep into a frozen pile of orange peels and mildewed bread. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He looked again at the baby’s eyeball and he pursed his lips and seemed to think. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z She opens her change purse and dumps out a few coins. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He unsnapped the flap of the purse and was rummaging through the zippered compartments when the door opened. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z While Sosie digested the shock of it, Fawnda flipped the notebook closed, placed it back in the purse, and stared out at the kids racing around screaming on the blacktop. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She grabbed a notebook from the purse dangling from her chair and scribbled with hard strokes. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “Well, that ain’t too old. My poor old Tante Marguerite, the one I told you them kids beat up on to get fifty cents out her coin purse, she going on eighty.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She drew her gloves on over her plump hands and picked up her purse. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z As Penelope and the Incorrigibles watched, the woman toddled down the street in happy communion with her canine companion, who now rode contented and collarless in her purse. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I pulled a talent out of my purse and handed it over. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I try not to smile as I slide it into my purse. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Raymie’s mother was standing next to someone who was holding a shiny black purse close to her chest. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z I watched him steal money from my mother’s purse and sell our belongings for drugs. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z She’s walking briskly, dressed in distressed jeans and a white T-shirt, her black leather purse slung over one shoulder. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The officer asks Momma for her ID and proof of insurance, and I beg Black Jesus to get us home, hoping there won’t be a gunshot as she searches through her purse. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I took my purse but kept it out of sight. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z My first investment was a good leather purse. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I nodded, and John Henry pursed his lips. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I clutch Ma’s purse to my chest and focus on the picture of her in my mind. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She snapped her purse shut and slung it over her shoulder. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When she looked at the numbers on the scale, she pursed her lips and frowned. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Without ever taking her eyes from her phone, Daisy reached into her purse, pulled out a USB cable, and handed it to me. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Her grip on her purse slackens and her neck makes a nice curve. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She pulled her car keys from her pocket and lifted her purse. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Lastly, I touched around my neck to make certain my leather purse was there. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z She looked about as pleased as he felt; her lips were pursed tight, her eyes fixed longingly on Celia’s retreating back. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Several people around them tried to help, but every time the old man moved, more coins fell from his purse. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I purse my lips to keep from telling him what I think of his assumption as to the nature of my character and inherent needs. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Sen took the aerogram from India out of her purse and studied the front and back. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z She held out her purse; he got the bottle and took a deep drink. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z A kite string led from his pursed lips to the handle of a large tin bucket a few feet away. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He pursed his lips and shook his head sadly, as if he pitied the poor souls who were unwilling to push their bodies to the limit in search of the feral pig. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z I shake my head and purse my lips together, to hide my smile. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Gripping her purse, she hurried down Hastings as though she knew where she was going. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z A record crowd of sixty thousand fans had come to see eighteen horses try for the richest purse in the world. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I hold Ma’s purse on my lap and hope that Vik gets here soon. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I pulled the old crumpled newspaper article from my purse and handed it to her. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z One officer took her shopping bag, the other picked up her purse, and they escorted her off the bus and into a patrol car. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z The contents of her tooled leather purse with the rose designs had spilled all around her. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He cradled the bottom of it with one hand, like a lady carrying an expensive purse. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “Okay, I know you didn’t want me to, but I got the cat purse.” Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She dug in her purse, pulled out an envelope, and set it on the side table. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She reaches into her purse, pulls out a picture, and hands it to me. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Her mother was talking, and the woman with the shiny black purse was nodding at everything her mother said. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z All at once Grandma started to pull dollars out of her purse and Daddy did the same. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She shakes her head, pursing her lips as though she’s trying to hold in her scorn. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z But Mom just pursed her lips, which is as close as she came to smiling unless you surprised her. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She rummages in her purse and draws out a sheaf of bills, rolls them up and offers them to the men. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z When he saw his mother’s purse rising over his head, he sat up. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She tossed it back into her purse and stared into the night. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z "Well, they'll still be attracted to your purse, if nothing else," someone says. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I watched as Vivian took a long drag on her cigarette, pursed her lips as if blowing kisses, and blew out the smoke. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z With a quick movement I slipped my purse over my head, gripping the strap with one hand, ready to surrender it or use it as weapon as need demanded. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Few voting-age blacks were prepared to challenge the white employers and landowners who held the purse strings in Dallas County. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Just as the elder opened his mouth, pink tongue waving, and said, “Great God of Mount Nebo,” Sister Monroe hit him on the back of his head with her purse. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Beside her on the table lay a black purse, black gloves, and a little round black hat with a brim that tilted up. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I suspiciously eyed the spray bottle she pulled out of her purse. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I still have a coat and a purse. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z If she found a skirt or a purse she liked she bought two. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Once they reached Weep and all was revealed, whoever had made the closest guess would win the purse—which was up to some five hundred silver now, and bursting at its frayed green seams. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z My mom shakes her head sadly, and purses her lips. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Also a red plastic purse, which I remember getting for Christmas once. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Leon nodded and pursed his lips; he would not pretend to know what she was talking about, nor would he interrupt. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I even start to pull my phone out of my purse. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “Well, if you change your mind...,” she says, pursing her lips. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He took the embroidered purse Sitti had made and said she could not take it in. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He might be drinking a bowl of hot broth and complaining to the old man about the ugly girl who had tried to rob his purse. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Inej and Nina waited until the guards had finished searching the girls, their capes, and their little beaded purses. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Incredibly, in spite of his small number of total mounts, his soaring win percentage invariably placed him near the top of the national jockey rankings for purse money won. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z When she pulled tissues out of her purse to blow her nose, Nathan said, “Uncle Jet’s going to be okay, Nali.” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z “Excuse us,” said Mom, searching awkwardly in her purse for some imaginary item. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z J.T. stopped and pursed his lips—then quickly, just once, he nodded. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I feel Simon studying my face, lips pursed like he’s about to ask me something. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z In addition, they accused her of throwing a purse at a girl. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She shakes her head and purses her lower lip. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Garvey held the feather and pursed his lips with a troubled stare. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Hazel pursed her lips, “Fine. Back to Charleston. Are you saying we should check that submarine again?” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Lyddie could tell at a glance it was too grand for her purse and person. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “Might do,” he said cautiously, his eyes flickering to my purse. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Her lips purse and her face goes stiff. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Then I snuck into the kitchen and placed it inside Mother’s purse, where she’d be sure to see it the next morning. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z When her train was nearly done boarding, Cohen stepped up to the track with her suitcase in one hand, her purse over her shoulder, the box of tissues in her other hand. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “We want the first fifty kids, lined up single file outside this door. And, moms! That means you have to put away your iPads and your purses and your own dreams!” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Reaching into her purse, she riffled around until she felt the hard edge of her phone underneath a pile of papers. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Hagar stuffed two hundred dollars and seventy-five cents into her purse and headed downtown, still whispering to herself every now and then, “No wonder.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z "You will. You found forty thousand golden dragons for a champion's purse, surely you can scrape together a few coppers to keep the king's peace." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I took five jots from my purse and scattered them onto the bar. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Tiny Cooper purses his lips and furrows his brow. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Riddle was willing to accept the purse, provided that each horse carry 120 pounds. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z "This kid will steal the shoes off your feet while you're running after him to get your purse back." The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z She tossed her phone back into her purse. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “New purses. A sign of good luck coming!” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Fortunately, the handle of the purse tore and she was free. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Hard shrunken skin pouches and black leather purses trimmed with hammered silver buttons were things he could understand. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z I can’t stop my nose from running, though, so I open Ma’s purse and fish around for her packet of tissues. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z He argued that running for a smaller purse was preferable, because fans would know the race was truly a matter of sport. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z They kissed often, but always with her lips firmly pursed; she did not want his tongue in her mouth. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She crosses her arms with her lips pursed together in a tight knot. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Liz purses her lips, then folds her arms across her chest. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She pursed her lips and looked at me severely. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I slip the dress over my head and hand her the towel from around my waist before digging my keys out of my purse. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z She admired the fish extravagantly, rewarded the fisherman with a purse of silver, and sent the pike to her kitchens. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z My mom pursed her lips and stared at her plate. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z No bra, no shoes, no purse, car battery dead, Mom occupied. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The next morning I took the watch out of the wooden box where I kept my geode, put it in my purse, and brought it back to the store. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z |
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