He wore a suit and hat, and it wasn’t until I saw his stamp that I realized he was a notary. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Half the crowd seemed to have realized what was happening; the Irish supporters rose in another great wave of green, screaming their Seeker on . . . but Krum was on his tail. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Though he’d never been religious, he realized now that he’d always believed in the soul, in a force of personality that survived death. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

As the stately scythe pushed through the crowd of onlookers, a rumble erupted from the people closest to her as they realized who it was moving among them. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

Even as I was receiving my degree, I realized that hardly anything I had learned at university seemed relevant in my new environment. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

My feet were turning into blocks of ice, and I realized I was exhausted. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

At two o’clock in the morning, Roosevelt realized that even though he didn’t want to die, he might not have a choice in the matter. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

She was about to call out, anything, a wild cry, but just in time she realized that it might wake Will or Lyra and make them reveal themselves, and she choked it back. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

Then I realized that the forest was dead quiet. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

I realized that it was stupid of me to have left him alone, knowing that he had had the nightmare, knowing that it might have been the beginning of the high fever. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

He realized that he was trembling as well. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

He hadn’t realized how much pain he had been in until the spirit left. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Still holding The Gold-Bug, Emily studied the pile and considered which category of fan she fell into until she realized she was different. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Richard wanted to say something about her disloyalty to her friend and then realized how hypocritical it would sound, even if only to himself. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Sansa realized that the two stranger knights were looking down on her and Lady, swords in their hands, and then she was frightened again, and ashamed. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

But Gallup was a dangerous place, and by the time they realized what had happened to them, they must have believed it was too late to go home. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

I never realized until that moment how much they’d filled this apartment. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z

But at the same time he realized that the two men weren’t surprised to see him there. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

What I realized was this: I was in my own story now, and I had the power to tell it—or not tell it—to my father. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z

She realized that Oakley Street was a branch of some sort of secret service, but since all she did was interpret the alethiometer on their behalf, she knew very little more. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

Her face looked weird until I realized it was because she wasn’t wearing makeup. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

One afternoon, she found herself automatically going upstairs to suss out the latest stash of wine bottles, and only realized upon opening the closet that that wasn’t a problem anymore. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

And that's when I realized Mrs. Baker's whiteness was of no use to her in this particular situation—facing my sister and having to look up as she decided whether to repeat herself. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

Magdalys opened her mouth but then realized she had nothing to respond with. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

The President saw it too and the matter did not amuse him, for he realized it could be the detonator that would set off the powder keg on which his government was delicately perched. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

As I listened to the wind bending over the prairie grass, I realized I’d never have my leg as good as new. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

Her eyes were all I could see at first, but as my vision adjusted, I realized she was wearing black face paint and a black hoodie. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

He realized that was how Zero must have felt, not knowing what happened to his own mother. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

Emily’s anger at the suggestion of giving away The Gold-Bug melted into embarrassed horror when she realized that James was right. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

I did the dining room and was soaking the living room couches when I realized I should have started at the end of the house farthest from the mudroom door. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

By the time I reached ten, I realized counting was not going to suffice. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

No lockers, no baggage room, no taxi, and now he realized no men’s room either. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

He put the car in gear, smoothly, and I enviously realized that although I had driven his car I didn’t know how to drive. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

As the weeks and months went by, we realized that we were the victims of a broken promise. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

This was the moment she had realized how much easier it was to walk away: what a poor trade it was to swap an entire family for a single sister. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

But after two weeks, I realized that I was looking at things all wrong. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

But then I realized what I had just said, and hearing myself I understood the reason for the look. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

The thing I’d realized most over the past few days was how important it was for us to take care of one another and stick together. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

After a while she realized she was walking in a layer of snow. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

He realized that something had left him, like the old skin that a snake sheds. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sarai had a new, disconcerting awareness of herself, as though she’d never realized how many moving parts she had, all to be coordinated with some semblance of grace. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

I quickly realized I would never recover my composure looking up there, so I looked back at the students and forced a smile. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

She realized that the manufacture of herself to please Imogen—it was like running, really. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

As we got closer, I realized how huge the forest was. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Musa threw him a groundnut shell; Kanei moved his foot to kick it, but then realized that it would hurt and abruptly swung his foot back, dragging it against a stone. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

That's when I realized I had met him and talked to him when he had come to our house to fix windows and the refrigerator. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Anya almost asked what that meant, but then she realized she already knew. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

With a chill I realized why Luke had been in such a good mood in the arena. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t realized how lonely and miserable I’d become until I went down into the wilds of Big Branch. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I realized then that I should have fed him at the cave. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

He realized he was beginning to sound like a jerk. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Then I realized I didn’t know how to find Mum and Aunt Gloria, which meant I was lost as well. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

Joaquin realized that she still made that same face whenever she was annoyed. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

And I didn’t give the owner an estimate, Isidore realized gloomily. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

Then she realized the persistent boom ba-boom was all around them, resonating through the stone and the air. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

He soon realized that his fellow students had received better preparation for college, though he was determined to surpass them. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Exhaustion? Or has she realized that her father won’t be doing any more math? Sorry.” Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

When I saw her jeans and dirty sweatshirt, I realized she’d dropped everything and jumped in the car. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

They were deaf as posts and too scared to move, even before they realized they were looking down both barrels of the gun they’d come to steal. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

And with that, the stranger realized that he was being drawn, like it or not, into the conversation and, reluctantly, he stepped out of the shadows, detaching from them like a patch of darkness. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Harry looked around, worried, thinking of dementors, then realized that the carols had finished, that the chatter and flurry of churchgoers were fading away as they made their way back into the square. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

And my test, he realized, is wiped out. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

Even standing at the bus stop, I realized that the women and girls standing next to me may have been, molested, harassed, or even impregnated at one point in their lives. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

There was a garbled reply, and I realized Thorn was in walkie-talkie mode. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

“I never realized it would he so simple,” said the king, stroking his beard and smiling broadly. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

For her teams to work, Luma realized, everyone would have to feel they were treated fairly. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

“Like the floor,” said Njemile, and Moss looked down and realized that the pale linoleum had chipped away in so many places that it looked like an intentional pattern. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Then he realized that it was a colossal skull, comprised of what looked like emerald stars, with a serpent protruding from its mouth like a tongue. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

“Those things on your tongue are called papillae,” I said, and then I realized that maybe this wasn’t the best time to be sharing nature facts. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I began to chew a hangnail to suppress my fury, but I stopped when I realized it wouldn’t look like I was singing. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

No one realized what was happening at the moment he stepped out and approached the gentleman wearing the fine, gray suit. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

I also realized with a start that the earth was down there! Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

I could tell him that I realized I was mistaken. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

I turned to ask her a question, and only then realized how close she was standing. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

It took several days before I realized Luke was not coming to my new foster home, which was nowhere near my grandfather’s house. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I realized it was about death, but I was sure he could not understand the words at all; I only hoped he might hear the sound. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

It was too late to go back to Holy Angels and find Julie, he realized as he began the walk back. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

My gaze fell on my pie, and I realized I didn’t want it any longer. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

He smiled, then realized that his smile threatened to grow into a giggle and that he might be slightly delirious. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

As he approached the seafloor, he realized the patches were glowing fields of algae surrounding the ruins of a palace. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

I realized that I could take the gunpowder out of all the fireworks and create one massive firework of my own. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Now, she realized that the part of her that had once been always aware of him had quieted. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

We both got quiet, like we just realized that we were having a conversation with a total stranger who maybe didn’t feel so much like a stranger anymore. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Then he realized she was reaching for a blue bag that was on the ground. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Maybe they realized they had scared me and were sorry. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

When I got older and discovered that presents don’t just “show up,” I realized Daddy always went over there around our birthdays and Christmas. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Eventually I hit the target—my mouth, which was when I realized I was wrong. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

As soon as Adams saw Groom and Namba above him, he realized his mistake and climbed slowly back toward the Balcony. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

Somehow I never realized that when Tobias charged out of the city with me, he wasn’t just a rebel defying his leader—he was a son abandoning his mother. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

I realized he was watching the dive flags bobbing on the surface, missing one of his old spots. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

When Ivan mumbled the words on the page as he followed along with his finger, Anya realized he wasn’t speaking Russian, or Hebrew, or any language she had ever heard of. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

She was fortunate, she realized, that the garden had not been entirely stripped during her four days in the Field. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I soon realized it was not just words I had to learn to read, but what people wore as well. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

If I had my wits about me, I would have slipped out and taken off with the truck the moment I realized there was no water in the bug-out. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

By the time the boys at the training track realized that they had been had, it was all over. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

He should have realized that I could have spent the last few weeks spending time with her, but instead I had agreed to work with him. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

But since she had suddenly realized how all the work had turned out she didn’t want to look at it. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

Burnham and Root realized that Jenney’s innovation freed builders from the last physical constraints on altitude. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

He realized that was why X-Ray didn't want to talk to him about the gold tube at breakfast. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

Thomas had to hold in a gasp when he realized it was Gaily—he knew that voice already. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“Pigpen,” Emily whispered to herself, and she realized what James had seen. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t even realized my legs were shaking. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

A fire burned brightly in the center of it, even though the day was very warm, and the man was steering her toward it, Amari realized with fear. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Galileo was racing against unknown, imaginary competitors from the moment he realized Jupiter had moons. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

The wall she was touching felt warm and yielding now, and, she realized, it felt as if it were covered in a fine downy fur. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z

As he explored the area, he realized more and more how well the Gladers kept up the place, how clean it was. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

She realized later that she had forgotten to say thank you. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

I had not realized it, but I had fainted. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he realized that Woundwort was no longer looking at him, but staring over his head at something beyond, something that he himself could not see. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her cape, Seven realized, her breath coming in fits and starts, was poison-proof thanks to Thorn. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

She realized she hadn’t ever told him, so she said, “Anya.” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

So many others hadn’t But before I finished, I realized that I had said the wrong thing. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

She realized that she ought to have brought a spoon or something. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

She realized the headaches she had suffered since Terrance’s blows had disappeared since she came to South Carolina. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

After they had walked awhile, they realized that they were moving in long zigzags. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

As we got closer to home, I realized we had both put our things into Wilfrido’s fancy bags. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

That puzzled Mama and me because, when we remembered back, we realized that he hadn’t been eating anything we’d fed him for the last several days. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

Moss realized that it must have been agonizing in those hot suits, but he had no time to feel any sympathy for this man. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I looked up in surprise as he said it, then realized he was not looking my way and using my nickname. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

No one realized that the bite of an infected mosquito had sickened the first lady. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

In his mind, he realized that moment he left her on the farm when she swore love, certainly she meant it, but she was barely eighteen. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

I was furious at her, myself, and the world, but by the time I got home, I realized she was right. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

Cole heard the motor slow and realized that Edwin was guiding the skiff toward a protected bay on the large island ahead. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

She dropped the glowing thing—little more than a wispy ribbon—and Aru realized that it was the Sleeper she had just trapped in the lamp. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I guess I realized that my family needs a dad more than they need a few extra bucks. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her initial thought was to make a joke about the fairies wanting revenge for him trying to catch them, until she realized it was probably true. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

Later, he realized that Master probably didn’t remember that the book existed so he took it to the Boys’ Quarters to study over a few nights. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

But we worked on him the whole night; and I think that in his heart he realized that we were right. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had not realized how dry her throat was. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Then Harry realized that Ron had covered nearly every inch of the shabby wallpaper with posters of the same seven witches and wizards, all wearing bright orange robes, carrying broomsticks, and waving energetically. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

Cephalus, however, had quickly come to his senses and realized the poor part he had played. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the movement stopped, he realized that he was now inside the elephant’s stomach. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

After his experience with Minos, Nico realized that most spectres held only as much power as you allowed them to have. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

She hadn’t realized that was a possibility until right then. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“I was happy,” Ammu said, and realized that she had been. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

And she realized that the humans were as good as dead. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

But I soon realized that Fannie’s murder was not an isolated instance, and the failure to pursue justice was not unusual at the time. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z

Then I realized that Julie and I had never been there at the same time and now we never would, and I bent over and began to cry. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

She had never realized before that growing up would mean being by herself more. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Bacchus glared at her, and Piper realized she’d chosen her words poorly. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Afterward, we realized that there was no one to carry the loads. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

This one was too pliable and would not do, she realized, and dropped it on the ground. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

White preferred to investigate his cases alone, but given the number of murders and leads to follow, he realized that he would need to assemble a team. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

It took a moment before I realized that it was a leafy replica of Michelangelo’s fresco of Adam from the Sistine Chapel. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Miss Whitlaw realized that, too, I think, and so she changed the subject. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

He realized now what he had never thought to notice before: All the other apprentices were indeed sons of the potters. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

I suddenly realized how quiet the room was, that was all. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

I realized that she had been waiting, watching us from across the street. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

How I got over it: One day I realized that for the first few years of my life I didn’t have much of a nose at all. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

Lupita realized that he had never intended to speak to her at all. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

Haldon Lac realized dazedly that she must have been keeping track of all the ships coming in and out of Epidram. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

He’d been staring at the same page for five minutes before he realized that the words were just a blur and that his mind had wandered back to dogs. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

They will blame her for this, he realized, ashamed. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

After a while Nhamo realized they weren’t the only ones making it. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once Clarkson realized that every second of every day human lives were being destroyed and he was letting it happen, he changed the course of his life—risking everything to abolish this terrible practice. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z

Tad had realized it wasn’t up to him to decide that. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“I hadn’t realized I hadn’t been in here before. Wait, I take that back. I was definitely in here when it was your daddy’s room.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Nailer realized with a chill that sly Sloth was calculating the advantages. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t till class ended that I realized Mike wasn’t sitting in his usual seat next to me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

It was the first time Matt had realized he wasn’t human.The fierce man had been Mr. Alacran, and he had the same expression of loathing on his face now as he looked at Matt. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he realized it was his face on the screen. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

I realized my hand was shaking so bad I could hardly hold the gun. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Lyra realized what the stout mast was for of course, it was a mooring mast. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

“The main thing is that you helped me see what he was doing. I realized that I didn’t have to look at things the way he wanted.” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Rondon realized that from the Indians’ perspective, he was invading their homeland. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

Her thumbs moved over his lashes, and he realized he was holding his breath. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

He whirled, a curse on his lips, but caught himself when he realized he was speaking to a lady. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

But when Jo finally realized that the man she loved would never commit to her and it was definitely over, she really needed her brother. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Suddenly Citra realized the ring wasn’t just cool, it was freezing. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

I heard the little girls crying, and I realized my own face was wet with tears. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I realized that I didn't want boring in my life, and that a cape and top hat were so much more interesting than the black-and-white tuxedo every other guy was wearing. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

“We were talking about the other wand, the wand that changes hands by murder. When You-Know-Who realized my wand had done something strange, he came back and asked about that other wand, didn’t he?” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

He tucked the packages higher up under his arm and realized that be was also carrying the book he had taken from the undercover agent. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had been enjoying myself for at least an hour before I realized it. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

After a few weeks my fevers became more pronounced, and my mother realized that because I am large and active for my age she’d been underestimating my dosage of quinine. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

I realized that my breath was hissing through my clenched teeth, my Ups pulled back in a feral grin. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I would have to rely on you for an interpretation of the readings, he realized. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

Slavin realized he probably wasn’t the only patient with valuable blood, so he recruited other similarly endowed people and started a company, Essential Biologicals, which eventually merged with another, larger biological-product corporation. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

“Well, that’s because I grew up and realized you probably weren’t talking to Obama every night.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Joey looked at me dumbly, and I realized that the Costellos weren’t thinking anything of the kind. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

And here’s what I realized I was saying beneath it all: I didn’t want my life to change from the way it was before I’d seen that. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

But perhaps an even greater principle was at stake, Bateson realized. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

“Superficially, the X-ray data was compatible with two, three or four strands,” they realized. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

“She is a Russian. Her husband realized all this money before the Revolution and invested it abroad. She is extremely rich. A cosmopolitan.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he realized the joke had failed, Toby’s face went hard. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

A terrible noise filled the air, and it wasn’t until Liam was there, holding me back, his arms around my shoulders, that I realized I had been screaming the entire time. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

I felt as if Phil and Gay were showing off their “good deed” and nobody realized I was overwhelmed and frightened. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

When I got to talking about Jermaine, I realized that I didn’t feel as sad as I had been before. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

It was the first time Naomi had sat next to him, he realized. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

That was when all of us realized this dark-skinned man was Navajo. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

I jumped when I realized Miles was staring at us over the rims of his glasses. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

She realized that she loved the road: Every day was new and unexplored. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Then I realized: while Mama didn’t work roots, she thought keeping the story about Daddy a secret was protecting us. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

She realized there shouldn’t be anything shocking about his being Jewish in a place made up mostly of Arabs and Jews. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

But from Paul’s horrified expression, Nate realized he must look worse than he imagined. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z

I realized that ever since it arrived, it was always on someones body. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

I’m not sure when I first realized something was wrong. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

I must have been staring at her, what had been her, for a minute before I realized the drizzle had turned to rain. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

As she began to move, Penelope realized that Margaret and Jasper had been right: When it came to dancing, music made all the difference. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

The trees seemed to have moved at their tops, leaning toward each other to create a roof across the path; they would protect him from rain, he realized, and perhaps that was a good thing. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

“I’ve just realized. The border will be closing in three weeks.” Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

The players realized they were short one man. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

"I'm sorry to say I gobbled down three pieces of that groosling before I realized it might have to last a while. Don't worry, I'm back on a strict diet," he says. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

I wanted to keep going, to continue until midnight if necessary, but I realized that that wasn’t going to happen. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

He’d seen Tad’s face when he realized there was a bomb in the locker. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

I never realized that Trey could’ve been like her, with a record instead of a diploma. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I again realized that we were not different people with separate languages; we were one people, with different tongues. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He shook his head, choked, realized that he was close to crying. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t realized how worried I was about leaving her behind so the rest of us could escape. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

I realized then and there that I could carry on the fight even within the fortress of the enemy. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I quickly realized he relied on swiftness and ferocity to even the playing field. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

As she put the cigarette between her parched lips I realized how much I’d missed her for the last few days. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

As they were playing they began to talk, and they realized they had many things in common and that playing Russian roulette to settle a beef between their gangs was stupid. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Claire held one in each arm and then laughed herself as she realized she was raising and lowering them slightly, the same way Einar had her raise and lower heavy rocks to strengthen her forearms. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

She wasn’t sure what he had just realized, what might have clicked in his head, but whatever it was, it didn’t look good. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Joseph listened to Albert’s laboured breathing and the occasional car that passed outside, and realized the noises were all wrong. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

I went downstairs slow and realized that my leg was hurt, too, as well as my shoulder. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

But everyone was looking at me so intently, wanting me to join in so much, and I realized that sounding bad wasn’t the worst thing in the world that could happen. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Just as I realized where I was, my body was back on the ground. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

This was indeed, she realized as he dropped his eyes, the bitter, troubling point. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

He realized that a part of him had wanted them to talk him out of it. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

The anger was not to be mistaken, but for the first time I realized that more than hostility lurked within this boy. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t even realized I was still holding it. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

I had had the wildest idea in class when I realized I wanted to go find Aileen, and now I took a deep breath and hoped for the best. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I argued that the confidence of the people in our campaigns had grown precisely because they realized that we were not reckless with their lives. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he sinks into thoughts of Henry’s hands, square knuckles and elegant fingers, he wonders how he never realized it before. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

She opened her mouth to call the rower back—she couldn’t bear the loss; it would surely cripple her—and at that moment she realized she could hear nothing. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

As Schafer began his work on understanding the sonic environment, he realized that we don’t have a very specific vocabulary to describe sounds—what we’re hearing and how we’re hearing it. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z

He glanced at me, his face a mixture of surprise and relief, and I realized with astonishment that I, too, had just passed some kind of test. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

He was struggling with something beneath the sheets, and I realized he was trying to move his hands toward the opening. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Whatever it was, it was the first time I realized the wild streak in you. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

Until that moment I had not realized that my mother was dead. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

But there were also days when her poking and prod-ding led to a small foothold inside him, a tiny ray of light inside an intricate cavern with more depth than anyone could possibly have realized. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

We realized pretty quickly that they were not after our story. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

But for the first time, I realized a separation could be permanent. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“I can read it to you,” Ophie offered, and as soon as the words were out of her mouth she realized it was the wrong thing to say. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

Jeth realized he was not going to be able to go to sleep. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

A sadness gripped him as he realized how many pairs of new shoes were bought for nothing. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sitting on the sofa, halfway through the second bottle, I realized that I didn’t want my part to be over. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

I suddenly realized how cold it was in the van. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

On the road, he realized that he had forgotten to call his wife to tell her that he would be late. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had no compassion for my suffering, and I realized that she was avoiding me. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Rose’s Lego buildings were like tombstones, I realized. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

She let her eyes close, and it wasn’t until Wash flicked the end of her nose that she realized she’d drifted off. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

She realized she had to cut a weaving course, like cargo ships in mortal-age wartime, to throw them off her path and keep them from anticipating where she’d be next. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

Our spirits rose as we realized the soldiers would not follow us. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

She realized several people had moved closer to her and Mama, and her heart pounded. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

I felt myself being hauled up and out of my seat, and almost before I realized what was happening, I was slipping down the wet bus steps and tumbling into the pouring rain. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

No need to turn on the mood organ, Iran realized as she pressed the button which made the windows of the bedroom opaque. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

“Because maybe I do,” she admitted, and then she realized that she had chewed the top of her straw into two separate pieces. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

He realized quickly the strange doorkeeper resembled certain of the Fair Folk he had once seen in Eiddileg’s kingdom; only this individual seemed in a woeful state of disrepair. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z

As I opened my mouth to protest, I saw her face and realized how much she needed to be outside the house, though she would never say so. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

In the morning they woke groggy, drunken from so much rest, and Mrs. McCullough had glanced at the clock on her nightstand and realized it was ten thirty. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Jennifer, who had walked on, soon realized I wasn't at her side. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

Maskelyne realized that the nub of the problem lay with finding a mountain of sufficiently regular shape to judge its mass. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

And as I stood there in the hallway—alone—trying to understand what had just happened and why, I realized the truth: I wasn’t worth an explanation—not even a reaction. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

And as they both realized, they were not good at survival in the wild. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

At some point I woke up with a start and realized that Beau wasn’t under my arm. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

“Oh, dear,” she said as she realized my humiliation. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Zeitoun realized that two men, one on either end of the ladder, would not be enough to lift a woman of over two hundred pounds. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

As they approached me, I realized they weren’t too many years older than I was. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

The weird, slanted back end of the Gremlin acted as a kind of ramp, and in the next second Milton realized he was airborne. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

There was only one place to find the truth of it, Catelyn realized. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

He had not previously been able to get a good look at it, but now that he did, he realized that terror and fatigue had probably not been the principal causes of Holly’s collapse. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the ringing departed from Herbie’s brain, he realized that not only had he ridden a very cantankerous horse, he’d accomplished something nobody else had ever accomplished. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

He must have made the old one, too, I realized. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I quickly realized that I had to make my way on the basis of my ability, not my heritage. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t so unlike the Night Zoo, she realized; Lkossa had its own rhythm and flow. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

They stared at each other and turned quite white as they realized the dreadful thing that Digory had just been going to do. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z

When I stopped to consider what this position really was about, I realized it fit perfectly with my aspirations since college. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Roza was about to say that no, she wasn’t kidding, the man really did look sad to her, but she realized that Bob wasn’t interested in what she had to say. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

He realized that this side of town was what he and Somkit had seen from the river gate every night when they dreamed of someday walking free under all those lights. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

I was about to nod when I realized if I said something, I could bring my word count for the day up to five. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I remembered the piece of silk thread and realized I was still clutching it. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

He gently removed my hand from his arm—I hadn’t even realized it was still there—and strode off. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

Or alerting anyone that she was interested in it, she realized, thinking about those men who must know she’s Surly Wombat. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

But today, I caught her and realized, like a dog chasing a car, I had no idea what to do. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Then he realized, by the immobility of the other children and by the way they avoided looking at him, that it was he who was selected for punishment. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

I realized in the silence that followed that I hadn’t spoken since answering Davis’s compliment about my shirt. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

I realized I’d rhymed myself into a corner with orange when my stick came to a gate. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

He felt strangely comforted by this thought because he realized that what he wanted most of all, with her, was time. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

The woman in the mirror was frightening, especially when I realized that she was me. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

He jumped when I spoke to him, so I realized he wasn’t laughing at me. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

Annabeth had been tempted, maybe just a little, until she realized the place was a trap, and Percy had been turned into a rodent. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Dimple realized she was twisting the envelope as she spoke and forced herself to hold still. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

He suddenly realized his hands were still on Koffi’s waist, and they were still very close together. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Hyzenthlay was silent again and Bigwig realized with admiration that she was going over what he had said and searching for flaws. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

She hadn’t yet realized she was holding it upside down. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

She’d never realized how skinny he was—but that was Jack, he burned off energy just by being alive. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

They had treated him like a child snatcher and when, full of rage, Victor wanted to show them his detective's ID, he realized that the little brats had robbed him as well. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

I suddenly realized what was happening and felt my heart begin to beat quickly. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

I ducked under the rope tying off the path to the lake and made it all the way down the trail before I realized anything was amiss. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

For the first time since I realized that Teddy was gone, too, I feel something unclench. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

First of all, the friendship was, in fact, recovered and the reconciliation realized during the course of the correspondence. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

They soon realized that the woodland on this left bank was lonely, thick and overgrown—denser than the nut copses and bluebell woods of Sandleford. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

But as he struggled to lift the paper, he realized he no longer had hands! When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

At first I was scared the bouncer might say, “Sorry, kids, I need ID,” but then I realized that would be fine. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

That was when I realized that one of the back tables, or at least one end of it, was not just for workers but for the B-block untouchables. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sally stood there for a moment before she realized Liz wasn’t going to move. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

He stood up in alarm and the man realized that in his new clothes he made an uncertain figure. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

But now he realized that Brother Leon had been the victim. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

The dormitory was completely silent, and, had he been less preoccupied, Harry would have realized that the absence of Neville’s usual snores meant that he was not the only one lying awake. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

And Dill realized that maybe he wasn’t so easy to read. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

And for the first time, I realized that Jack had a crush on her. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

She realized something was different about the purple fabric. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

He realized in an instant what she had done. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

He was seventeen years older than Mammachi, and realized with a shock that he was an old man when his wife was still in her prime. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Eventually she realized she was hungry, and that she had been hungry for a long time. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

But one day when we were homesick we realized we could bring Pakistan to us. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

It was ab-solutely silent within the dome, and yet Meg realized that the only way to speak was to shout with all the power possible. A Wrinkle in Time 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

The second they realized the laundry boy was no longer in the laundry room they would comb the area. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

“No, you’re not being silly. I hadn’t realized it, but you’re perfectly right. They all seem to have something on their minds.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

He felt her shiver, and when he held her closer, he realized he was shaking too. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

He was not aware of giving the memory; but suddenly he realized that it was becoming dimmer, that it was sliding through his hand into the being of the newchild. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

She didn’t take them seriously until she realized they were Laura Friendly’s millionaire boys. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

And then we realized that we were in love with one another. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

I realized with horror that the tanker was not simply coming our way—it was in fact bearing down on us. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

I laughed and started to remind him that I’m not old enough, but then realized, my gosh, I was seventeen years old. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Their hair, she realized, was a thousand different shades between white and silver; their eyes were sharp, glowing jewels. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Madeline must have rinsed it in hot water to take away the chill, she realized, and this small generous gesture made her eyes fill. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Then he realized that if he were within a hundred miles of Los Angeles or even further down near San Diego, the sky would be glowing, the whole world would be light. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Reading his letter, I drew a deep breath, for I realized that Delbriick did not know of the complementary double helix at the time of Linus’ talk. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

I’d just turned thirteen when I came here, so I started thinking about myself and realized that I’ve become an “independent person” sooner than most girls. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

In spite of her terror, Lupita realized that the young men were playing with them. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

They were basically just sitting there texting, and I figured they were texting each other talking trash about it all, but when Taylor blurted, "My mother's here," I realized who they were really texting. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

As Leo edged closer, he realized the guy’s face was unusually golden. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Desdemona realized now why there was so much trash in the streets: the city didn’t pick it up. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Then I realized the tide wasn’t even English. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

And just like that, I realized that he was right. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

I realized the magnitude of what was happening, and was glad to be moving to the U.S. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

My feet hit the bottom, bumping boulders and scraping rocks, and I realized the river wasn’t deep but it was fast and my feet couldn’t stop me from being swept away. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Alex looked up and realized that everyone was staring at him. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

Sierra opened her eyes and realized she was swaying back and forth, a slow salsa step with an imaginary Robbie in her arms. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

When they realized the princess did not in fact hate them, Temp and Tick rallied and ran around playing tag with her. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

And then, my goodness, I realized that the rustling was the letter. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

I realized that I was talking to myself, suddenly aware of the fact that maybe someday some other big sister out there would be telling her little brother about the great unsolved Angel Family Murders. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z

He reached into his pocket and realized that his phone had died! Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

As we walked back to catch the bus, we realized that we didn’t have money to pay the fare. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

He watched the pilot carefully, noted everything he did, and realized how lucky he’d been. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z

Little by little, Mary realized that their trunks were playing a part in communication, too. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

We were really excited, but we realized it was going to be very different in America. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

But when the voice sang out again—and I realized it was coming from the abandoned church—I told myself that a church was an unlikely place for evil spirits to abide. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

He now realized that he had been working all along toward the goal of being allowed to make a pot. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

It was really a shame, he realized as he mounted the stairs after the Prince. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

As much as I hated the system at that time, looking back I realized that they saved me from myself, and saved my life. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

She spoke with feeling, and I realized that she thought I was brave. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Then she realized that he must mean Henry’s house. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

The doors shut right in front of him, and Sergio was alone on the platform with what, he then realized, must be a plainclothes officer. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z

“So that was what Mr. Benedict meant when he said you were more gifted than anyone realized. I thought he was just referring to your incredible stubbornness!” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

What would Mom say when she realized it was missing? I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z

Once outside, I realized I had forgotten a math book, but when I tried to get it, she blocked my way, telling me that I should go on with the others. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

After landing in Peru he realized that his tiny force was walking into the maw of a powerful empire. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

Just when it grew unbearable—just as Thomas realized the Griever was right outside the window—everything fell silent. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Then she realized Mama was calling her, so she quickly returned the animals to their boxes and hurried into the living room. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

In a quiet part of her mind, Tally realized that she hoped it wasn’t. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

She hadn't realized he could lie quite so convincingly. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

I could write a lot about things like that—things I had to figure out when I first realized that I was alone and going to be alone, maybe for the rest of my life. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

I realized she was crying, great big tears that flowed down her cheeks without making a sound. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Meme realized that he was burning in the heat of his pride, and she desperately looked for a way to humiliate him. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

I thought I knew how much Cardan hated me, but looking at that paper, I realized I had no idea. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Shudders racked him, and for the first time he realized how cold he was. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

“Maybe the female population of Europe finally realized he’s as compelling as a wet ball of yarn,” Alex suggests. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

I looked for Henry but didn’t see him; saw someone I thought was Julian but realized it wasn’t when he turned around. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

And, to my horror, I realized that in a way he was right. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Then Joe Starks realized all the meanings and his vanity bled like a flood. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

I saw them together a great deal, and at first I thought they were boyfriend and girlfriend, until one day I saw them up close and realized they had to be siblings. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

“Or not out there,” said Millard, who I hadn’t realized was in the room with us. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

But after last Friday, I realized Mr. Ward was right. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

We were almost home by the time I realized that no one had said anything about Pine Bluff since Miss Winthrop had shown up at our door. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

My third thought surprised me: I realized it felt good to be back on familiar ground with Aunt Loma. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

“No American president, Republican or Democrat, wanted to be the president who lost the war or who lost Saigon,” Ellsberg realized. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Bobby now realized that there was nothing about his destiny that was inevitable, and yet he would not go quietly into the chess night. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

I looked up to the Chancellor and realized I’d been quiet for a long while. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“Come on, let’s go. My dad’s probably realized I’m not home by now. The sooner I get out of Louisiana, the better.” King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

The symbols on its handle—adinkra, I realized with a surprise—glowed almost as bright as the fire. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

It was on the way that I realized she had never told me what the Life Everlasting was for, but I didn’t need it now. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

That was when she realized that all the sounds she normally associated with a city—the noise of wagon wheels and beggars and merchants hawking their wares—were absent here. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

He realized that the orbital motion results from the tendency of the Moon to move in a straight line, plus a single force pulling it towards the Earth. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z

She had known that her players’ families were poor, but she hadn’t realized that they might actually be going hungry. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

And the thing is, I realized in my third or fourth rehearsal that I was good at this acting thing. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

It was a familiar feeling, he realized, but he had never paid it much attention before. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

And what if, at that point, it realized it had three highly edible humans sitting on its back? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

That bit of information did not help very much—until afterward, when Washington and others realized that the “secret expedition” was the seizing of West Point by the British as soon as Arnold betrayed it. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

With practice, Saxe realized that he could cradle the pen gently in his hands while leaning on his elbows, snapping perfect images. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

But in that moment I realized I’d never actually heard her say anything in English other than: “Yes.” Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

All these years, I hadn’t realized it was a gift from Luke. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t until they were moving again that Cora realized she forgot to ask where they were headed. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

Mom and Sarah must have realized how weird we looked standing around in the living room, because they sat down on the love seat together. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

He did not hate her, Sansa realized; neither did he love her. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

With their hair flying and their mouths open, screaming at each other, I realized that none of the sisters had any teeth except for Wasp, who had one mossy yellow incisor. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

When our cheeks touched, and I breathed in his smell of tobacco, Vitalis, and whiskey, I realized he’d shaved for me. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

I hadn't realized what had been happening to them. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I realized that throughout the course of the evening, I wasn’t happy about Craig and Sam breaking up. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

Chandrasekhar realized, however, that there is a limit to the repulsion that the exclusion principle can provide. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

As I made my way to the far corner of the room, I realized the truth. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Then, as her feet came to rest, Tally realized what had happened. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

She’d only met Pluto once, and she hadn’t even realized who he was. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

It was like being able to fight, she realized. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

He made a full pass before he realized that there were some names missing. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He began pacing and then realized that one of the parquet panels on the floor creaked. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

As he waited, Hazel realized more fully than ever how dangerous was their position, without holes, wandering in country they did not know. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

At first, Dicey couldn’t think of what it was, but when it sounded again she realized that there must be a car outside. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was then I realized how cruelly I had judged her, how my perception of her had been distorted, because I’d been looking at her through my father’s harsh lens. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

He quickly realized that if the tank had exploded, he would be dead, so they must have hit something, or had something hit them. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Bear was gazing at it intently, but when I started to ask him what it meant, I realized he’d shifted his gaze to the gate. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

“You said it yourself—they weren’t getting along anymore. They were splitting up! What if Quinton realized she was keeping secrets from him?” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

He had shut his eyes, his face turned away from his arm, but his worst fears were realized as the people above him gasped and Colin Creevey began clicking away madly. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know that this was an early glimpse of something I was soon to see much more of: behind the dazzling talents and differentness, she was far more normal than I had realized. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

That was the moment I realized my mask was pushed up on my head and he could see my face, and I could see that he was running in my direction. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Hannah realized suddenly that she was one of the moaners, though she didn’t know what going to the wall meant. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I got closer, though, I realized they weren’t talking to God. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Zwicky realized that after the collapse of such a star there would be a huge amount of energy left over enough to make the biggest bang in the universe. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

But this summer Audrey and I started sitting on this couch, and I now realized that it didn’t fit three comfortably. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

I realized that I could find something I liked at almost any restaurant, whereas before I had often left hungry. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

He realized that he’d been so caught up with his own worries that he hadn’t thought about what she had been going through the past few months. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

After Adam had realized that this was his father he was still puzzled. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Suddenly I realized that my mother and father had known about this baby for a long time. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

This is my lot, he realized as he undressed, from now until the end of my days. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I slipped on a pile of wood scraps, but when I shined a light on them I realized they were pencils—hundreds of them, all broken in half. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Once, she realized that someone was putting a cold cloth on her forehead, and she raised her arm to bring it down over her burning eyelids. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

What no one, most of all Palmer, could have realized at the time was that the accolades the raids received would soon be replaced by pointed criticism. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

She realized she had made her own puddle on the floor of the hut when the land mine went off. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

She realized now that she was hungry and sleepy. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z

After a few seconds, I realized Aech was laughing at me too. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

It was then that Ethyne realized that she had learned all that she needed from the Sisters of the Star, and that it was time to go. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

He hadn’t realized how much of her height was in her legs, smooth bare legs that glowed gold in the moonlight. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

He must have drunk more wine than he had realized. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“We never realized that there could not possibly be enough farms standing empty for all those who had been expelled.” Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

This dream Squelch was so realistic in every detail, even his smell, I realized I must be awake. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

Only once I realized I was looking around for Ruth May, wondering whether she was warm enough or needed my extra shirt. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Had the woman really said “our business”? But then she realized that Father was quiet. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z

She was up there for a few minutes before she realized what the problem was. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

That’s when I realized I had no idea what we were going to do next. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

For a moment Stella wondered if Paulette was uncomfortable with what Kenneth was saying, but she quickly realized that wasn’t it. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Then I realized that though the glasses still slanted down, the eyes were no longer focused on the page, but on my face and lighting with a slow smile. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ocean’s mom realized that pushing me out of her son’s life had only fractured her own relationship with him, so she let me back in. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

She nodded quickly, like she hadn’t realized she was making a face, and was really nice and normal to Auggie afterward. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

At that moment I realized how much I had been craving Archie’s confirmation. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

My employer was referring, I realized, to a pair of gypsies gathering unwanted iron who had passed by earlier making their customary calls. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

He nodded at Magdalys, who realized she had been staring intently at him, then headed for the door. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

But I realized I had done nothing—my color offended her. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

But by the time they were ready I realized that the answer must be put off till the next day. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

Quickly it was realized that petroleum in volume not only could be used to bind bowels and banish scabby growths but could be refined into lucrative products like paraffin and kerosene. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

Only I realized after I’d been counting for a while that I didn’t know what I was supposed to be counting to. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

I realized that in order for them to grow, they had to branch out and explore new ground. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Harry’s eyes dropped to the objects clutched in Ron and Hermione’s arms: great curved fangs, torn, he now realized, from the skull of a dead basilisk. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

As Matt listened to Ton-Ton, he realized the boy wasn’t stupid. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Moss stared at him, and realized that the sweaty, nervous mayor looked so...harmless. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

In the warmth of the fire, he realized he was frozen. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

He realized that thrashing about in the water would only create the current that would bring the creature over to him. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

But when I touched it, I realized it wasn’t wood. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

She had known that for a long time, she realized. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

As he realized what had happened, Chuck Day’s confidence slipped a notch. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know—guess it’s always been real regular-like. One a month, every month, same day. Maybe whoever’s in charge realized you were nothing but a big mistake, sent someone to replace you.” The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Then she realized they had actual horns jutting from their shaggy hair. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

He realized that the base pairs could now easily be stacked atop each other, facing inward into the center of the helix. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

And the women who had thought they wanted dresses never realized that what they had wanted was happiness. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Then, moving to hand the Book to Prudence, he realized that it was too heavy for her to hold and laid it carefully on the table beside her. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

To Harry’s intense embarrassment, he suddenly realized that Dumbledore’s bright blue eyes looked rather watery, and stared hastily at his own knees. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

I saw the clock on the wall and with a sinking heart realized that in twenty- four hours it would be Monday morning. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He realized that Rawiya must be the exact median height between them, and it amused him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Too late, I realized if he saw Papa later he might chance to mention seeing me on the train tracks going through Mill Town. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

And I realized that we probably spent our afternoons the same exact way. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

It tasted sour now—he realized he was worried about the girl. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Ricci realized that Galileo had an aptitude for the subject and supported him when he asked Vincenzio if he could switch his studies from medicine to mathematics. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z

I realized everyone around me was wearing a uniform. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

I was pretty sure it’d been a guy, and I found myself looking at Rahkim and Malcolm and realized I was looking at the only two other black guys in class. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Then they realized what was going on and came back up to huddle around him in an official-looking cluster. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

And then she realized there was snow on the pastures. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

Matthias realized there was no more to be said, so he decided to have a rest too. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

Chronicler felt himself go cold as he suddenly realized what a dangerous game he was playing. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

It was a leg inside the denim, she realized now. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

He looked down and realized he was crumbling to dust, like all the monsters he’d ever defeated. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

And this uneasiness was reinforced by the impression, which at that moment he realized had been his all along, that his mother was not saying everything she meant. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

Trueba realized that they had messianic plans that did not include the politicians. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

In the brief silence that followed the song, Shirley suddenly realized that her moment would soon come. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

And, he realized, he had the certainty that once he got home everything would, somehow, be right once more. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

Bloom stared at us as we realized our dilemma. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Brandon started making enchiladas but had to run back to the store when he realized they were out of cheese. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t until I was in the shower — the water too hot, burning my skin — that I realized I was freezing. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

His father’s words had affected Doha deeply and he realized this was something his entire family believed in and was a motto they lived by. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

He hadn’t even realized it until he said it, but Joaquin thought that if anyone had ever hurt either one of these girls, he would grind them into dust. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

He had not even realized that he was clammy or that there was a heavy weight pressing on his stomach until both sensations lifted. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Gregor realized that was how she talked, by making vibrations on her body. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

"My mom's kind of a warrior," I say with a wry smile, because I've just realized that's exactly what she is. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

She’s in excellent shape, training for this even if she hadn’t realized it, but sixteen miles a day could kill her if she doesn’t pace herself. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Though unable to see, I could smell the air and realized I wasn’t at my home. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

I realized that all along, I’d been practicing my routine expecting to fall, so I didn’t know how to flow smoothly into my other skills. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

And as they approached the spot, Minli realized that the yellow was flowers — in front of them was land full of blooming trees. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

Thomas felt his blood turn to icy slush as he realized that the horrible sound came from the wooden building. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

She looked down and realized she’d just put her shoe through a human rib cage. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

As I reflected on it by the fire, I realized that I hadn’t seen him much over the past moon. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

At first I thought she was trying to catch it, then I realized she was herding it toward the woodpile. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

Looking around her, she realized that Con’s fall had dragged her over the edge of the glacier at a particularly bad place. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

He realized that today he had been a jerk to Nali. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

It was straight and branchless, and when the old woman got nearer, she realized it was made of metal. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

“I realize now,” one prisoner said after the experiment was over, “that no matter how together I thought I was inside my head, my prisoner behavior was often less under my control than I realized.” The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She raised her hand to knock at the door and then, feeling that that was ridiculous, took a deep breath to call out, but realized that she didn’t know what to say. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

In that moment, Roz finally realized that she was on an island. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

I don't know how much he knew about what my father did each day, but Schindler certainly realized he was a skilled, resourceful worker. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

Gradually, she realized her condition, remembered the bite and called anxiously for her son. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z

And I soon realized that he himself suspected that the system could probably just do away with you if it wanted to. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tangling with Tate was more difficult: Shultz soon realized he had a tiger by the tail. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Armpit realized who she was, he couldn’t believe she was sitting right next to him, her leg almost touching his. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

Dalio realized the pizza shop would be closing soon, so he tried to end the conversation. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Dany realized that she did not want to listen to any of her brother's complaints right now. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

All three of them realized what it was at once, and leapt backward with a splash. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

Tally realized that she hadn’t visited her parents since the week of summer break, when she’d mostly been anxious to get back to hanging out with Shay full-time. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

After I knew her better, I realized that she was probably feeling embarrassed that night. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

I realized it wasn’t just my voice that had changed, but my pronunciation of the words themselves, the vowels marked by a clear Russianized dialect. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Re-reading rule number 6, he realized that a crushed finger fell into the category of “unrelated to training.” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

Harry saw a ghostly white shape above him, and realized it was an albino peacock. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Moss realized that they’d all turned to him, as if he was meant to lead them on. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

When he saw her entering the room, Ben realized how very few times he and Karen had ever spoken to each other without another member of the family being present. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was too early to think of bones, even old gray mule bones, but he realized that all along the valley the cliffs were full of shallow caves and overhangs with springs. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

Genie also realized that it was dark and light at the same time. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

And when she was out of the garden, Minli realized it was very early morning. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

I ate my breakfast, and realized all I could do was try to keep my head. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

That was the power of the pearls, I realized—What belongs to the sea will always return to the sea. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Then one night she suddenly realized about her Dad. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

At first Kaede thought it was another wolf, and her dagger was in her hand before she realized it was not a wild animal. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

“Every heart sounds different. I never realized that before.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

And as soon as he said it, Will realized that the snake he’d seen concealed in the man’s sleeve was a dæmon too, and that Sir Charles must come from Lyra’s world. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

May 11—After all this thinking and worrying, I realized Alice was right. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

He realized it and, without another word, locked himself in his room. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

But after all, he realized, this was once a lake. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

When I left, I realized that for the whole day Mrs. Baker had not said a word to me. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

I wonder if Schindler realized the gift he had given me. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

But with each day that passed and the more questions that were asked and comments made, he realized how different he was from everyone at home. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

When they realized this, their faces all adopted looks of surprise, then of intense curiosity. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

He realized that Brother Leon had been calling his name, two or three times. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t realized how much I would hate this place. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

But the mare stumbled and threw him hard against the saddle horn, and he realized how deceptive the moonlight was; exposed root tips and dark rocks waited in deep shadows cast by the moon. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

The creature appeared from the curtains of webbing, and Annabeth realized that her quest was hopeless. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

He tried to grab a handful, then realized that under a thin layer of dirt and debris, the ground was a single vast membrane...like skin. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

It had never once occurred to me, I realized, to refuse it. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

He realized he had to raise the young women’s spirits—he couldn’t let their grief affect their work. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

I’m not sure I realized he could be sad. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

When I turned to look at her, I realized she was already asleep. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I realized then that I didn’t know Ocean at all. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

I realized they weren’t just reflecting the flames. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“He was never my friend,” I said to her, but quickly realized that I shouldn’t lie to Blanca anymore. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

Right after I realized that my life was worth living. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

We walked a bit longer, enjoying the warm afternoon, and I realized we were heading toward the marsh. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

It was only when I had pushed open the heavy door leading onto the main deck that I realized what the weather was like. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

Still holding The Gold-Bug, Emily studied the pile and considered which category of fan she fell into until she realized she was different. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

She was finding out what I knew, what I thought, and somewhere in that day, I realized with a kind of shock, or stunned belief, that we were actually “talking.” This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Mr. Stone was going about it all wrong, I realized. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

For that matter, no one at King’s realized they were in our hands. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

I realized she expected me to get back up there. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

With a pang Kit realized that not once since they boarded the ship had she glimpsed the wooden doll. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

I realized then that the only reason I didn’t share their nerves was because I genuinely didn’t care about the outcome. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

It did not seem like evening, I realized suddenly, but more like a perpetual sunset. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

I realized with a start that I was taller than he was now. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Now, she realized how silly it had been to ask him; of course he would never understand the discomfort that came with being a part of the gloss that was her parents’ life. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

The new king realized he could not fight the water. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

I realized that if Salim had spontaneously combusted or slipped into a time warp, only twenty people would have got off. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

After a few minutes, I suddenly realized I’d drawn five pairs of dark eyes staring out of the page at me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

It was very dark right now, she realized. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

As he sat there, watching the robot’s animal gestures and listening to her animal sounds, Brightbill realized just how special his mother really was. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

It felt like a sudden statement, but I realized only then that he’d been talking for a while; I was so focused on this flimsy scalpel in my hand that I hadn’t noticed. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Each realized that the public, which suddenly could not get enough of e-mail and browsing, wanted the Internet companies to work together and create one interoperable network. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z

“I had never realized how lovely they were.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

We made it to the library and realized immediately that we didn’t feel like being there. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

Music education in the U.S. began after the Pilgrims and Puritans arrived, when ministers realized that their congregation needed help singing and reading music. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z

But underneath it all, I felt a little tinge of sorrow, because I realized that everything I’d just experienced was now over. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Without answering and before he realized what he was doing, he whirled, his eyes wide with fear and his hand half-raised, as though to ward off a blow. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

When I blinked he was gone and I realized it was a dream. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

I realized now that the shunning would never end. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

As Karl listened to his friend’s testimony, he realized that Helmuth knew he was doomed: The People’s Court intended to make an example out of him. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

Then suddenly I realized that the cow-boys might be still around, hiding somewhere and watching me. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

But that sense of relief was shortlived as I quickly realized there was more hard work yet to come. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

I was in my office, talking to Jimmy Dill on the night of his execution, and I realized I was thinking about something that had happened nearly forty years earlier. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

She realized that she was looking at the bottom of a kitchen stool. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

The class erupted in laughter and Armpit realized that he probably shouldn’t have called it a stupid assignment in front of Coach Simmons. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

It seemed even more so when we realized that everywhere around us were nails and bits of concrete and knifelike splinters of wood, many of them driven inches into the ground by the blast. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

The teachers must have realized something was wrong, because they didn’t try to wake him up. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

And then I realized it was the first time I could see the power of the wind. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then I realized that most of the Sixers’ incoming fire seemed to be directed at me and Art3mis. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

The driver hadn’t realized until too late how slow we were going, or else he had miscalculated how fast he would catch up to us. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

When it finally sprang open a crack, Victor realized that it had been barricaded with piles of trash. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

Anya almost said she didn’t know why, but then she realized she did. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

I realized who the jogger reminded me of with his elfish features, the mischievous twinkle in his eyes.... The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

I know what it is, he realized; I’ve never seen one before but I know it from the old nature films they show on Government TV. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

I opened my eyes and I realized that I was flat on my back on the floor. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z

Shovels were leaning against a nearby pine tree, and Kaede realized that she was looking at a grave. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

As soon as Christiansen saw the photos he realized why he had failed to spot the caldera: virtually the whole park–2.2 million acres–was caldera. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

Citra realized there was no good day to be presented to an intimidating elegy of scythes. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

As Doha blinked back his own tears, he realized they had not found Gunwoo’s mother. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

She knew Mama had helped Baachan once, but she hadn’t realized she was still working in the fields. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Listening carefully, he realized it was not coming from his suit. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I didn’t have much choice, did I? I married him before I realized. You’ve seen it. When he’s happy, he’s the most charming creature on earth. But when something sets him off...” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

It took a few pages, but she finally realized that of course she wouldn’t find James Parker in the student section of the yearbook. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

But over time I realized that the court of Elsinore was a lovely garden where serpents hid in the grass. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

People looked, and Hazel looked, too, and when she looked she realized that everyone else came in matching sets of one kind or another. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

Later on I realized that that too was part of the punishment. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

“Oh,” Tobias said, when he realized who Delilah was attached to. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Forty years later, it appeared to some that the promise of racial understanding had been realized in Durham. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

But after my embarrassment faded, I realized that this punishment meant I was simply being treated as one of the group. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

It meant, Mrs. Frisby realized, that she, too, could see no solution to the problem. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

Ocean Desmond James was a very big deal, it turned out, and I don’t think even he’d realized just how much until any of this happened. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

By the time he’d realized what had happened and circled back, someone had taken it. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z

I realized in that moment it wasn’t about my injuries or missed practices. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

She let out a breath she hadn’t realized she’d been holding. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

In the end, I realized he wasn’t daring or cool, and I hated how he dressed up all the time. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

Then I realized it: They were the two people who will benefit from Mike Costello’s death. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then we realized the peculiar thing was us.They were attracted to our family for the same reason people will pull over to watch a house afire or a car wreck. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was obviously much stronger and standing straighten I realized that he was quite tall. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

He realized the soldier was silently willing him to approach. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Then the wave of heat hit me, and I realized what Grigori was doing. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

As soon as their youngest daughter could talk, Joshua and Joylette realized that she’d inherited her father’s winning way with people and his mind for math. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

He realized it would probably never be his home again. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

There wasn’t a store open now to ask to use a phone, and when I spotted a pay phone down the street, I realized I didn’t have a dime. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hours later, as I was lying in bed, I realized that my dad still hadn’t given a final ruling on the benefit concert. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I wrote them, I realized that this was the underlying message of everything that I had seen and heard in Bangalore in two weeks of filming. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z

Though Kira had told no one, not even Thomas, she had realized recently, to her surprise, that she could read many of the words. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was like alchemy back then, but later people realized it was the first book of medicine. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my books and dashed out; halfway to the Lyceum, I realized I was running, and forced myself to slow to a walk. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

And here I stopped again, this time to consider what I hadn’t realized before—that the people who cared for lepers took more than one kind of risk. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

My mother had been studying to become a teacher but realized she’d rather work as a secretary. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

I studied his eyes, the pain he was trying to hide, and I realized then that things had gone too far. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

They belong to Stannis now, she realized, even if they do not know it themselves yet. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

He was pleased to see that the boy realized he had to make a special effort for this extraordinary occasion. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

Adam, looking at him, realized that Lee was not a young man any more. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Wes and the other lifers realized that, no matter who the president was, their fate was sealed. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Seventh grade was the first year when I realized how far from home I had come, and how far I had to go to learn my new world. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

I just realized I do have something flammable: my own hair. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

In his dream, he realized that each statue had a name burning on the floor in front of it. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

I realized I could be myself with them. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

By the time I realized what I was doing and thought about my inexperience in this particular art, I was already at the top of the branches and plucking coconuts. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

My fingers slipped from the handle, and I realized the door had given only an inch because it was a slider door. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z

I asked as I realized what I held. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

It was only later that I realized her face was not always a bright red, but was only that way when she was angry or perhaps embarrassed. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

She realized she wasn’t sad about Aunt Rose—the pain of losing her was balanced by the knowledge that the old woman was with her beloved husband in a much better place. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

All at once—there, at that last moment, no sooner—I realized what my selfishness and Estraven’s silence had kept from me, where he was going and what he was getting into. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

Something must have broken through the skin, Moss realized, and as he watched Kaisha agonize over her partner, his rage rushed over him, suddenly and completely. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Seconds later Harry realized that it was his birthday cake, which Mrs. Weasley was suspending with her wand, rather than risk carrying it over the uneven ground. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

After a while, Kingshaw realized that the path had disappeared altogether. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z

Talking to her, he realized how easy it was to present an appearance of orthodoxy while having no grasp whatever of what orthodoxy meant. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

There was a pause, then more words appeared—words I hadn’t known I needed to hear, but once I saw them, I realized I’d been searching my whole life for them. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Until 1 realized that ten thousand dollars was nothing to him, that I was nothing to him. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

What would happen if they realized I wasn’t a dead Latvian woman, but a young Polish girl with no papers? Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Had his parents realized the power of their reminiscences on the boy, they might have been more reserved in their stories of their native city. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

That night, I had realized that he wasn’t the only stranger. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

But I was just about to close it back up when I realized that my journal, which I’d always, always hidden at the bottom of my locker, had suddenly moved to the top. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

I had not realized how much I had put on. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

I had just switched over to catcher from second base—partially because my coach realized I noticed stuff like a shifted stance—and I was still getting my bearings. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

She had to rest frequently on her foraging expeditions, and she realized that she was slowly starving. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Clinton learned that French troops had begun arriving in America, he realized he must return to New York. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Only once did they approach the dangerous subject, so suddenly that Ranofer had a very bad moment indeed before he realized he was safe. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

“Aren’t you?” she said pointedly, and then I realized at last she was trying to make room for me to talk. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Siddhartha now also realized why he had struggled in vain with this Self when he was a Brahmin and an ascetic. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z

Just then I realized that I didn’t even know my new friend’s name, but I was too scared to speak while the auntie spoke. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

For the first time, she realized the significance of that. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

She had positioned a box of tissues between us, and I realized then that she’d been expecting me to cry. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I’d charged blindly out the door and down the hall and halfway across the school before I realized I wanted to go home. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

As Salva watched, he realized that five of the men were completely motionless. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

I realized she had transported homemade food thousands of miles, all the way from Korea, and the stench of overripe kimchee shot up through the cardboard flaps and I nearly dropped the whole thing. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

He did not really know what Gebu would do if he realized Ranofer was prying into his affairs, and he preferred not to think about it. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

I realized now why Haskel had been targeted instead of me. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

I realized that I hadn’t conclusively proven that Mom and Dad would help with Sir Fig Newton after I presented the cat-killer article, but I knew that my parents always put me first. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

He heard the sound again, and he realized it was coming from inside one of the tents. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z

Thinking of this, I realized for the first time that it was a child’s voice that had been saying my name. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

She realized that although his eyes were closed and he wasn’t moving, he might be awake. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

For a moment she looked dazed, as she tried to figure out what she had done, but when she realized she’d done nothing, she fell on me, her tiny fists as sharp as stones. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

After the game, as, I got dressed, I realized it wasn’t my fault—or any one person’s, for that matter. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Soon, he realized that the reports didn’t add up. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

To build a school was to unite the practical and the moral, Farmer realized. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

I suddenly realized it was my father who all along had been suggesting books for Danny to read. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

He realized suddenly that what he was eating was not going into his stomach. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You like your room?” she asked; and as she spoke he realized that she had been standing there waiting to hear the sound of his glass as it had clinked on the sink. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

Maybe Mama had realized that she would not need the figurines anymore; that when Papa threw the missal at Jaja, it was not just the figurines that came tumbling down, it was everything. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

I steered Grover and Annabeth toward the exit, loaded them into the elevator, and I was about to get in myself when I realized there were already two other tourists inside. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

With a kind of wry envy, Hazel realized that Bigwig was actually looking forward to meeting the Efrafan assault. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

And now I realized that I couldn't return to Mary's, or to any part of my old life. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

And as she watched it tumble down the steep slope toward the sea of grass, she realized she must follow. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I realized she was crying without making any noise. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

And Lyra realized with a jolt of sickness what was happening: the man was being attacked by Specters. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

But thinking on it, Ophie realized that she had never heard anyone refer to the old woman by her first name. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

The damp chill of morning fog had Emily hopping from one bare foot to another, and she realized in her haste she hadn’t changed out of her pajamas, but she didn’t care. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

She realized, quite suddenly, that she wanted to breathe the same air as Obinze. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

“Well, that meant all the time, really. Then they finally gave up because they realized that my reading didn’t exactly improve when they frightened me. On the contrary. Take Flatnose, for instance.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

The words were out of his mouth before he realized what he was thinking. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

Magdalys started once the cheering had died down, but she realized she had no idea what to ask. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

She realized they must be down by the water and ran to the harbor. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

“In the end, I felt hope. I realized that my soul was not permanently scarred after all. I was still a human being.” Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

His vision was still tinted red, and he realized his eyes weren’t playing tricks on him. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I stood with my hand over my mouth, staring in disbelief at the empty field until I realized there were splinters of brick and small white plaster tiles pressed into the dirt and grass. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

I realized I had forgotten there was always a charge for such services. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Looking over the room again, I realized I’d skipped right over those new kids from Greece. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

The ten toes tilted over, and I realized why they looked like toes. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

When we left later, I realized I forgot my camera bag in the cabin. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

It was only then that I realized what they were. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Then the man blinked and Chamberlain realized that there was nothing inscrutable here; the man was exhausted. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then I realized that this had nothing to do with his mood, that it was involuntary. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

Stunned, Salva realized that being forced under the water had probably saved his life. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

At home, most Germans realized the war was over. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

It’s not till later tonight, but I opened my closet, looked in there, and realized I have nothing to wear. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He had planned to have a quiet day of work, but by eleven o’clock in the morning, he realized that was not going to happen. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was only when he’d been walking for several minutes down the pathless, rocky slope that Will realized his hand wasn’t hurting. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

He hadn’t realized he was religious until just now, but suddenly he found himself praying. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

And I could feel what he felt on the night when he realized that if he didn’t leave, it would never be his life. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

Yesterday in the sugar maple, I realized that I was jealous of three things. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

He was embarrassed, and then I realized it wasn’t his fault, and I was being lousy toward him. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

Now she realized Percy was not making things better, and Annabeth wasn’t around to rein him in. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

It was dark inside the tree with the flap closed, and I realized that I needed a candle. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

His face lit up when he saw us, then fell when he realized we were only lost. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

What most spectators had not realized was that the bridge ran across the estuary at a slight angle. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

She hadn’t even realized she was crying, but her cheeks were wet and her hair stuck to them when she moved her head. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Until I returned to Cuba, I never realized how many blues exist. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

"How many of you realized that I stopped counting a long time ago?" Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

As she looked, Minli realized for the first time, she could read the words — or really the word. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

His eyes narrowed as he realized I wasn’t going to let him pretend he didn’t know what I was talking about. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

The water was blue and full of chlorine, and my eyes stung, but I factored the equation and realized I was upside down and all I had to do was right myself and swim up. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

As Gene thought about it, he realized that the building was very much like Kitum Cave. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The children cheered and clapped each other on the backs, and when they were done cheering and clapping, they realized that the pencil woman had left them yet again. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Aside from his personal feelings, it is likely that Mark Antony realized he could never hope to carry out his Parthian campaign strategy without Egypt as his ally. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

It was only coming back that Frog got a good look at the faces beneath the spiked bronze caps and realized that most were no older than he. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Twice that day already, he realized now, Major Major had come racing toward him inside the ditch; and twice that day the chaplain had stupidly postponed the destined meeting by bolting into the forest. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Frank hadn’t even realized that he’d moved in front of the doorway. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Because reading through his, I realized how little time I’d spent on mine. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

I flushed with embarrassment as I realized what I’d said, but pushed ahead. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I could feel her heart thumping like mad as she realized it was her own husband and her own mother lying there. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

Jake stood up, and once on his feet he realized that he was drunk. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

He smiled, and I realized what he was doing. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I peered through the dim gray light, looked around until I realized where I was. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

When he dropped her off, he realized it was the best day and night he’d had, maybe ever. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Let her know I was her friend, just like she’d asked me to be, I just hadn’t realized how. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

For the first time, Thomas realized how humid it was in the woods, the damp air already beading sweat on his forehead, the backs of his hands. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“It was the first time I realized that Quinton always had my back, no matter what.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

Dad had a really good time talking to everyone—I guess I hadn’t realized he was kind of lonely too. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

“I’ll see you both plenty,” I said, and suddenly I realized that might actually be true. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

I looked around and realized Celia wasn’t there, and most of the class was watching us and waiting for my answer. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

He realized that he was grinding his jaws together so hard his back teeth and the muscles in his cheeks were starting to ache. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Suddenly, her eyes grew wide, as if with fear; I realized, to my horror, that her face was starting to melt. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Then I realized that I should help him with the things and went down. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

Answering questions I'd stored in my head from the time I realized she would not come back. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a lot bigger than I’d realized—four stories tall, sky blue with white trim, like an upscale seaside resort. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Thomas realized his hands were squeezed up into fists on his lap. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Water made sound and he realized it was the river gurgling as it left the lake to his right. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z

Maybe he’d realized he had no chance of winning, and that this kind of death was far better than returning to whatever place he’d come from. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

It became fully terrifying when I realized that if my skin were permanently black, they would unhesitatingly consign my own children to this bean future. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

She realized that she had never seen Dill play and sing one of his own songs. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

As I turned my head to the side, my ear brushed against a wet spot; tears, I realized, were running down my face and soaking the sheets. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

In bed that night, as the moonlight reached high tide under my chin, I realized that in fact I understood the question perfectly. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

I thought about it and realized Dad was right. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

That’s when I realized he knew exactly who I was looking for. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

A few minutes into the forest, Tally realized why the orchids were no match for it. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

But after the first couple seconds I realized I wasn’t as spooked as the last time it happened. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

The man, who I realized was the manager and owner, was saying how honored he was for Master Kwang to have come in to his fledgling establishment. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was only now that he realized it might lead only to a grave. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

I realized if I was that worried, I’d never be able to enjoy it. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

Whatever it was, it must have realized my dogs were crowding it too closely. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

On the bookmobile ride back to the Olympia Village motel, Kyle realized that, at the end of the fourth day and eighth game, there were only two days and four games left. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

When he dropped his coat over her shoulders she realized she was standing stark naked in the presence of a preacher. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

“Sorry—I’m sorry! My bad. I should have realized how that would sound. I was just surprised to see you.” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

For a moment she thought he meant time for the next toast, and then she realized he meant time to steal the afikoman, the matzoh wrapped in the blue embroidered cloth. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

It disgusted me at first, but suddenly I realized the only way to overcome this paralysis was to outwit him. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

“What did you do when you realized you were awake?” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

Deborah realized these movies were fiction, but for her the line between sci-fi and reality had blurred years earlier, when her father got that first call saying Henrietta’s cells were still alive. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Soon they realized that they were paying a cleaning woman and doing most of the work themselves anyhow. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t till years later that I realized that for my sake. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Clara realized that that was why none of her infallible methods of divining had worked. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

The de Vries family is even wealthier than I'd realized; the furnishings in the rooms we pass are ornate and expensive-looking, with paintings on the walls and a rich, textured wallpaper. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

Maniac thought he was kidding, then realized he wasn’t. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now there were three Assignments gone, none of them ones that Jonas would have liked—not that he could have been a Birthmother, anyway, he realized with amusement. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

“So, the car just died, and we just realized that Leah doesn’t have...” Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

Not because she hadn’t heard, but because she hadn’t realized Mini was talking to her. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Maybe she has also realized that even if she guards over me like a hawk, terrible things can still happen, so she has loosened her grip and let me be free. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

He wants to help me, Arya realized with a rush of hope that made her dizzy. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“I never realized they came this close to shore.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

Till then, I hadn’t realized I still held on to it. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

But when I turned around, I realized that unless the Bannock Police Department hired hundred-year-old officers who got around with walkers, we were pretty safe. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

It had long been realized that the only secure basis for oligarchy is collectivism. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

As his eyes tracked the room, he realized that the shadows across the aisle held a deeper shadow, one that moved ever so slightly. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

I realized I was in a clear plastic bag. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

How could Stannis cross to the north bank* Belatedly he realized that the deck was turning, and somehow he had gotten spun about, so castle and battle had changed sides. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

I realized that the Wicked Witch was just being kind. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

And now I realized how many people were in the audience, the whole world it seemed. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then I realized that I didn’t have to go back to meet the man at all. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had to have realized by this point, surely, that he had gone wrong. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

Muller also realized that his experiment had broad implications for human eugenics. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

Hazel realized the sun was getting low over the hills. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Alarmed, European leaders realized it was only a matter of time before Hitler moved against Poland. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

The future, McKissick and a few others realized, lay not in seeking the right to spend money, but in the ability to earn it. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

None of them had realized that Harry was awake. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

When I realized what had happened, I giggled. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Then other kids realized they could do the same thing. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

Yet standing there, I realized once again that number 534, despite his name, was not a machine. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

He reared up and, as he did so, realized that the enemy beneath him was crouching in a scooped-out trench the size of his own body. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t realized until then how sucked up we’d been in Mom’s sadness. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

The monster staggered around, and I realized we were still in danger. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Around midnight when Grampa finally realized I wasn’t going to change my mind, he swore softly and said, “You’re getting to be more like your daddy every day.” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

But after everything that had happened with my parents, Thomas, Tamika, and Sir Fig Newton, I realized that it’s okay to believe in something unknown, something bigger than myself. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

When he got to her house, he realized he probably needed a little something more than that. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z

For me, school only stopped being eight hours of daily stomach surgery when I realized everyone wanted me to sketch them more than they wanted to talk to me or bash my face in. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Einstein quickly realized that with atomic bombs, Adolf Hitler would be absolutely unstoppable. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was exactly the same feeling she’d had in the sea, when she’d realized she could no longer see the island. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

“Pigpen,” Emily whispered to herself, and she realized what James had seen. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Greek artists and poets realized how splendid a man could be, straight and swift and strong. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

When they realized what he was doing, they were horrified. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

No. There was a sudden hush in the crowd, and he knew that the entire community realized that the Chief Elder had moved from Eighteen to Twenty, leaving a gap. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

I thought she must have forgotten—or not realized— she was undressed, and I didn’t know which way to look. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

They also realized, with a shudder, that Vermeer had been forty-three when he died. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

But I hadn’t realized what Kelli was up to until it was too late. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

It felt like being whole again; he hadn’t realized how much he loved it. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

I realized I didn’t know much about Ellie outside of the band and her school interests. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

Again thinking of man as a part of the animal kingdom, he realized that “Jealousy probably originally entirely sexual.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Chantal’s light snoring keeps me from hearing every single word, but it’s a song I remember from months ago—one of Bad Leg’s very first riddles, before I realized he was Papa Legba. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

As she sat down across from the woman, Ma realized the woman was agitated and nervous. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dimple opened her mouth to argue, but then closed it because she realized he was right. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

No pig ever had truer friends, and he realized that friendship is one of the most satisfying things in the world. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z

For when the Orsini realized, only too late, that the greatness of the Duke and of the Church spelled their ruin, they called a meeting at Magione in the territory of Perugia. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z

She’d gotten the idea from the stick insect, but Roz quickly realized that camouflaging herself as a twig was out of the question. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

These Freys would gladly see me dead, he realized at a glance. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Reading Malthus and thinking about the natural world, Charles realized that nature was not happy and peaceful, as Paley had described in his natural theology books. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

But he realized that Haiti was now so embedded in his mind and heart that he could never abandon the country so quickly. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

When I got to my locker, Renee Albert said hi to me from about a foot away — her locker has always been next to mine — and I realized I hadn’t brushed my teeth. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I caught a glimpse of the look of terror in the boy’s face, and I realized that Abel had gone past getting revenge for me. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Suddenly I realized what might be going on. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Frisby had never realized until that moment, standing next to it, how very big the bush was, how dense, how incredibly thorny. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

His eyes were like Salim’s, I realized, dark lozenges. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t realized how comforting the boy’s presence had been. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

And that’s right, he realized; Buster Friendly is going to reveal his carefully documented sensational expose tonight. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

But the adventurers quickly realized their success had come at a price. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

Still, they needed money, and they realized that whatever a man does, he’s bound to take some risks. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

But then when I was, and I was wiping up the banana mush everywhere around the sink, I realized I didn't want to be alone. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Both Hooke and Newton may not have realized it had been omitted, as they later refered to it in print. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Goddard realized that to fulfill that purpose he needed to get an education, and he pursued his studies all the way to a Ph.D. degree. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

And now that he was awake, he was hungry, he realized. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

But then I realized that Bowdy may have flipped me off, but he hadn’t tom up my cartoon. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

She squinted at me, and I realized I was squinting at her. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

I realized Ares must love to mess with people’s emotions. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

She was going, “I’ve done some of it before. I had this boyfriend, he played the guitar. Somehow he tricked me into doing a thing or two before I realized his lyrics didn’t rhyme.” Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I suddenly realized that I had done just that, made a foolish mistake. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

They paddled closer and realized there was something strange about the helicopter. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Maybe after a moment’s thought, she realized she didn’t want to find out. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

And I realized that the biggest part of the empty in the house was my sister being gone. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

She could feel his heartbeat now as if it were beating in her own chest...and she realized she wanted to feel that a little longer. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

After this first encounter, I realized that there were two Malcolms—the private and the public person. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

I thought of Florida, of my “school friends,” and realized for the first time how much I would miss the Creek if I ever had to leave it. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

He realized he hadn’t eaten since that morning at Grandma Zhang’s. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

The kid was out the door with the toothpick before the Owner had even realized what happened. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

But then I realized he never really even took notice of me. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then Light Hair realized it was smoke, blowing in the breeze. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z

A wave of emotion rolled over Joel Breman as he realized, with the clarity of a doctor who suddenly sees into the heart of things, that the victims had received the infection from the hospital. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’m not sure if Kyle’s dad even realized how mad Ray was, how much danger he was in. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

The older I got, the more I realized that my happy-Mom memories were often fabrications invented to make me feel better about her being chronically unhappy. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

I wasn’t making a lot of money, but I realized that my ability to handle any written material gave me a versatility that many of my friends looking for jobs did not have. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

Then he realized how foolish he had been to think that secretive Klansmen would ride around Durham dressed in their robes. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

I spent months searching for some secret code before I realized that common sense has nothing to do with it. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

She didn’t know what it was at first; then she realized it was Grover, strangely shrunken. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

You could put five rounds in the skull of a bull ape and he’d still have time to eat you before his brain realized he was dead. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

My P.O. hasn’t realized yet that schools are just like the city and the city is just like prison. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“FAMINE!” roared the anguished Humbug, who suddenly realized that that was exactly what he’d eaten twenty-three bowls of. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

She realized that the ship was going up and down. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Nigel had come to stand next to the man, and I realized as I spoke that the two looked much alike, the boy a smaller replica of the man. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Sierra realized something was dancing in Manny’s eyes besides his usual mischievous charm. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

Today in Ms. Gruwell’s classroom, I realized that a peanut is still a peanut even if the shell is different. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

The girls must have realized it also because they stopped praise dancing—Fern reacting to Vonetta, whose face stiffened with recognition. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

It was the first time I realized that he actually cared about Mrs. Winterbottom. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

The mate closed his eyes, and Sefia realized he was listening to the ship, to the very timbers it was made of. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

They were all looking at me: I realized that they were the jury. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

Then she realized that her family would need milk as well when she found them. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

Melisandre was gone, he realized, and so were the queen’s knights. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

It was a surprising thing that I had never thought of it that way before, but I realized that whatever I wasn’t, I was smarter than nearly all of those white kids. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the lawyer realized what was happening he grabbed an ax, lunged outside bellowing dementedly, trapped one attacking dog inside the chicken pen, and literally hacked the squealing mongrel to pieces. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

He shook his head and realized his mistake. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z

Then I realized it was probably rude to interrupt. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

She could be back aboard her ship before the sun came up, on her way to Harlaw before Euron realized she was missing. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Looking back, Maya realized that it wasn’t really either of their faults. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I realized I had not been served any food, and banged on the door: “Warder, I have not received my supper.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Might have realized that she was about to face the horror that Darnell had gone through. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

I thought of Alice, and then of Rufus, and I realized that Rufus had done exactly what I had said he would do: Gotten possession of the woman without having to bother with her husband. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

For an instant I was puzzled, until I realized that Lwoff had thought it prudent to warn the Baroness about an unclothed guest who might prove eccentric. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

Maria turned pale, and Matt realized she hadn’t known about this law. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

And how her face looked when she realized she was in love with that boy. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

My heart sank as I realized that all this time, I’d taken him for granted. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

Then I realized that the icons and readouts around the edge of my display had also changed. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

“Right under your nose and you never realized!” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

More screams flowed back through the crowd when they realized it was the actual Grammy-winning artists and not a cover band. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

Tucker folded his hands in his lap as if he’d finally realized he looked like a rabid monkey. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Then I realized they were looking out at a storm with fierce lightning in the distance. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

At first he thought they were both trembling, until he moved back to look at her face and realized that she was perfectly still. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Roz realized she had caused the deaths of an entire family of geese. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

But she’d never realized that a few kilometers upstream from the dam, the stately band of silver became a snarling monster. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

Looking at the specimens he had collected, Charles realized that species were forming and changing all the time, too. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had known it since last night, he realized, since the crow had led him down into the crypts to say farewell. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Milkman watched the lamp until he realized that focusing on it kept him from seeing anything else. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

The president of the court-martial began his final speech when Arcadio realized that two hours had passed. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

With shame I realized that I was spying on my husband like some low, suspicious wife. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

When I saw it that night, as he wound it and arranged it on the coffee table, an uneasiness possessed me; life, I realized, was being lived in Dacca first. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

Hazel realized that Hecate was assisting her—lending her the strength to keep up a defensive shroud. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Then I realized I was being ridiculous, so I took a few breaths and tried to calm down. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

When the fear of the first moment had passed, the rest of the servants realized that the old woman had not run out into the street with the others. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally I realized that some of the old people were sucking at the insides of their cheeks and making these weird smacking noises. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

I raised a cheer that turned into a strangled yelp when I realized the rocket was heading for the mine. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

As his team trooped up the spiral staircase to the second floor, Kyle looked down at the Rotunda Reading Room and realized how hollow the library seemed without anybody in it. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

She took her beanie off as she got onstage, and Moss realized he’d never seen her without it off. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He had been feeling me out, I realized, trying to grasp exactly what I was doing there. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

What bothered her, she realized as she covertly watched those girls, was that she would never have that circle of friendship. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

To my left, thick roots were layered on top of one another, going up and back like stadium seating, which, I realized while looking around, was exactly what it was. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

As 1939 drew to an end, I realized that my father's prediction had been wrong. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

And then I realized that there was nothing I could do which felt safe. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

But then I realized, I forgot to put the stupid chain on the door! When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

“Last year the freezers failed so there was no ice for”—the wind went out of my sails as I realized how lame this was going to sound—“the sushi bar.” Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z

“WeIl, he asked me before I realized what kind of boy he was,” she explained. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Bod realized it was because he had circles drawn around them in purple, making his face look like an owl’s. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

But Ophie already realized what it likely was, and was moving toward the window, the cousins and their petty cruelties forgotten for the moment. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

At that point, I realized a few things: first, I had not been flattened into a pancake. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

He was halfway to the dormitory door when he realized that Ron had not moved, but was leaning on his bedpost, staring out of the rain-washed window with a strangely unfocused look on his face. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

She heard more, felt more in some way, and I realized with a start that she was listening to every word, every single word. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Then he realized the entire ship was descending toward a big building like a palace. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

They weren’t sure whether to believe him—but they wanted to, Palmer could tell—and suddenly he realized he had stumbled onto a way to divert attention from Nipper. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

I realized that telling the truth might be the ammunition I needed. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

But he now realized that blacks simply were not the problem. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

What would they do when they realized he was there? The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ashley vanished into the back of the van, and as she did, I think that we both realized that we would never see each other again. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

“He thought love was confusing until he realized there’s only one real love,” Mr. Ram says. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

We ended up there in the throng under the thatched roof and I almost screamed when I realized the hand I held was not my mother’s but a thick brown claw, a stranger! The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Freddie was in the center, and I realized he had the most recent student handbook in front of him. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

“I think, um, you just got hit by the trolley car, sir. You’re—” She bit her lip, but then realized there was no point in not telling him the truth. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

But before the baby even came into the world, she realized how unlikely that would be. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

He sat up a little straighter as he realized where they were: right next to the abandoned gas station where he saw the stray dog that morning. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

“Oscar, I overheard some of that fight this morning. As soon as I realized you guys were arguing, I left, but—” I stifle the confession because I’m thinking his organs may have caught fire. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

I saw flashes of light, and I realized the giant was trying to swat them. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

He was just about to rear back with his weapon when he realized it was Alec. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

He had made her nervous, Joaquin realized, and that only made him feel worse. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

When she realized she couldn’t get me a new laptop last Christmas, Popkenchurch. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I had never realized how much I needed the attention of others to confirm my own presence. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

“We’ve realized we can hear your neighbor in there,” Max says, his voice still low. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

I was a fool, I realized, to believe that they would care about any of this. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

At first I thought that in all that chaos they simply hadn’t recognized me and that was why they were treating me with so little respect, but then I realized what was going on. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

I didn't understand what had happened at first, but then I realized—it was me. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

It was several moments before he realized that Ron and Hermione were at his side. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Slowly Dermer s crew realized they were sailing along the border of a cemetery two hundred miles long and forty miles deep. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t realized that everyone would’ve known—or even noticed—that I’d walked out of class and hadn’t been back most of the week. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

I stiffened for an instant, until I realized Edward was grinning — whether at her comment or my response, I couldn’t tell. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

“If you even knew me at all, you would’ve realized how stupid it was to even ask.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

And when he saw it written, saw it spelled out, he realized how ridiculous it was to think hate, live hate, be hate. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

She must’ve been working hard for years to convince herself that both her parents were completely insane, Sierra realized. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

The scoreboard was flashing BULGARIA: 160, IRELAND: 170 across the crowd, who didn’t seem to have realized what had happened. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

And suddenly he realized that he didn’t know how much they’d need. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

It disappeared into the clouds just as Toby realized he’d been staring a second too long. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Leo realized he was staring like an idiot. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

George started for the kitchen before he realized that there was nowhere to go. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had known that money was short, but he hadn’t realized Baba was in such a tight situation. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

Hazel realized wearily that Bigwig was probably going to be troublesome. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had to stare at the last picture for a minute before I realized who the little girl was. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

And as he stopped at a red light just around the corner, Cabot Searcy realized his destiny. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

I realized he wasn't surprised at Noodles's performance either, and was just as prepared for it as I was. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

At some point in his naval career he realized that he had information about the American submarine fleet, and the secret codes it used to communicate, which he could trade for cash. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

A rifle banged, and then another, as the gyptians realized what was happening. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

But that was the moment I realized that myths are just legends that everybody agrees on, and legends are just stories that got bigger over time. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

She realized she was on the ground and became nervous. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

But the citizens of Chicago soon realized that they didn’t have much time to feel self-pity or even to reflect on the scope of the tragedy. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

The longer they spent together, the more Harry realized that he did not much like the goblin. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

“But ...” Mark began, then realized he had nothing to say. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

But that was before he realized I was me. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

It had recently been dry land, she realized. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

A clever hare realized that the lion was always welcomed by the other animals. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

As I flew back toward home, I suddenly realized how heavy the gifts were that I had just bought in that shop. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

That’s what life is, Joseph realized, miracles and sadness, side by side. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

I realized that when I was her age, I had lived with my mother. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Even I knew this, although it was not until many years later that I realized how bad things actually were. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tess studied Genie’s face, waiting for the punch line that, after a moment, she realized wasn’t coming. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

But even though they’d spent the last couple of days together and things had slowly returned to a familiar shape and size, he realized he fundamentally couldn’t trust Toby. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

All the way Rowan silently hoped the helicopter would crash—but realized what a pointless exercise that would be. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

He realized immediately that she had been drinking—she was not drunk, but there was whisky on her breath. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

I realized that Perez, who knew the country, was taking a short cut in order to catch up with us. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

I realized he had a long, light tan sweater on, with a white collar showing underneath, and blue jeans. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

As Paul kept talking, Nate realized how much he didn’t know about the war. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z

She and Bobby both realized that living alone gave him more time to study according to his own time and pace, but Ginzburg’s negative interpretation of their relationship was totally incorrect. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

The more she talked, the more I realized that June knew history. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Descartes realized that he could not start his two reference lines, or axes, with the number 1. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

It was absolutely silent within the dome, and yet Meg realized that the only way to speak was to shout with all the power possible. A Wrinkle in Time 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

I made my way over to him and announced that he had been caught, whereupon he turned around and I realized that he was a prefect. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He realized that if such a process were carried to its natural conclusion then Earth would eventually be worn quite smooth. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

He realized his clothes were in tatters, despite the magic they’d been woven with. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

She hadn’t realized how tired Lauren had looked lately, but she guessed that now would be a bad time to bring that fact up. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Then Annabeth moved aside a woven circle of branches, like a door, and I realized I was. looking into a camouflaged shelter. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Life’s impermanence, I realized, is what makes every single day so precious. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Now, he was a satirist, so he left it that way, and my father was, I guess I realized too late, a romantic, so he ended it another way. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

I realized I was already the owner of nine blank postcards featuring photos of loons and lighthouses, but I had the urge to hoard. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

White realized that his struggle to obtain justice was just beginning. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Little by little, studying the infinite possibilities of a loss of memory, he realized that the day might come when things would be recognized by their inscriptions but that no one would remember their use. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

He let his greatcoat fall on the ground and was reaching inside his jacket when he realized. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

I was startled to see someone there, but the true surprise came when I realized that it was Hatun, my brother. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

He laughed at her, and she realized that he had drunk the wine—perhaps he had drunk too much of it. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

If I had not realized it before, I knew that I was right not to have returned to the Transkei after Fort Hare. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He wanted to protect his house, and after Katrina passed, he realized he needed food, and couldn't walk to any stores nearby. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

It was then that Elizabeth realized what Cousin Gerrit was doing: The longer he delayed the men in their search, the more time Harriet had to get away. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Mack soon realized that people will pay for a picture made by a gorilla, even if they don’t know what it is. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z

Reaching the suburbs, he suddenly realized how shamefully silly he was. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

I suddenly realized I didn’t have any idea when it was. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

But as Sigurd shifted the sword in his hand, she realized they were barely there in time. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

I picked at a dark spot on my dress until I realized it was a small hole. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

I realized she meant for me to get in out of the rain. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

The effort to escape was pointless, he realized. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

We quickly realized the footsteps were those of a stream of people from neighboring villages fleeing their homes. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

But she realized then the magnitude of the cruel exchange Trademaster had offered her. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Several minutes passed in silence and Thomas realized his friend must be as fascinated as he was. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

I craned my head forward a little and realized I was really close, only a few more steps to go. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

My feet began to slide across the carpet, and I realized that my avatar was being pulled toward the game room, as if a black hole had opened up somewhere in there. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Hearing the passion in Raizel’s voice, I realized that to her, journalism was more than just a job that paid better than working the presses. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

She chewed them up before she realized it. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

He understood that Harley had bargained for it; he realized that Harley knew how it would end if he failed to get the victim he had named. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

He must have realized from the beginning that if Venus did have phases, the nature of them would establish whether Ptolemaic astronomy was well founded or not. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Too late, Anya realized she had looked at the fool while she thought about them. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

Then I realized I was the one doing the yelling as I pressed my hands down onto Georgia Boy’s neck, trying to stem the flow of blood. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

The coins glittered in Ephialtes’s hair, and Percy realized with nauseating certainty that some of them were silver drachma, exactly like the one Annabeth had gotten from her mom. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Once settled, he realized they were the Keepers, and to his chagrin that meant Gaily was among them. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“Then the other realized that he’d been feeling poorly, too, so we began to keep track.” Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

When it was maybe one hundred feet away, approaching slowly, I realized Mr. Lucas wasn’t behind the wheel. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

Alex realized that she had tried to sneak up on him. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

They did not become alarmed until the third day, when no one felt sleepy at bedtime and they realized that they had gone more than fifty hours without sleeping. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

While I was painting my picture of the dining room, I realized that for several months, one of our digital frames had been broken and no one had noticed. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

When his math teacher realized he was bored, she sent him off to do independent work. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

But then I realized it was the first time she hadn’t called me a boy. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Jack was jerked to the right and pushed into a group of what he now realized was only men. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z

But then I realized quite a few things at once. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

“Will, that’s when I realized he really meant to marry me,” said Miss Love. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

His comprehension catching up with his senses, Harry realized that he had just Apparated for the first time in his life. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

At first I thought I’d been caught, but as the officer yammered on, I realized it was someone behind me who’d been spotted looking at the shank display. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

The room was already packed with kids and their parents—and I realized I’d never thought about the other teams. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

With chagrin, I realized the probable cause — no one else was as aware of Edward as I always was. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

In about 1970, when geophysicists realized just how much turmoil was going on down there, it came as a considerable shock. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

Then, suddenly, I realized I was alone again. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

Ash realized that she was still holding the huntress’s hand, and she became suddenly self-conscious. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Harry suddenly realized that there were tears on his face mingling with the sweat. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

Now he realized that the first link in that chain, the Zebra Room, was a weak one, and he was thrown into doubt and confusion. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

When Ground Control realized she was correct, they sent new commands to Valentina to get her back home. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z

And when I realized my father was too old to climb the paths of the Pit. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

The more he thought about it, the more he realized that even after he had been living here for five years, most people couldn’t get past what they saw on the outside. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

I wanted to say to her, It’s no good, you won’t be able to help him now, but then I realized she wasn’t trying to stop the bleeding. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then she realized it was much too big to be a bird. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Ophie realized that telling her mother the truth about her daddy’s last visit scared her more than all the dead in Pittsburgh. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

It had never occurred to Coraline that the crazy old man upstairs actually had a name, she realized. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z

When she realized they weren’t following, she turned her head and waved impatiently to the roaches. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

As I pressed my knees against my chest, I realized that despite the fact that I had followed her order to the letter, she still hadn’t spoken a single word to me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Hugo looked up into the girl’s big dark eyes and realized that he didn’t have a choice. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

She left the hut and made her way to the beach, where she realized that something really was wrong. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

I stared at them and realized that I didn’t know the proper names of any of them. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

At one point, he even began to sing a little—but stopped abruptly when he realized he had been chanting Min’s throwing song. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

That was when my mama realized the dead woman was stealing her husband’s breath, using it to make her stronger.” Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

It was only then, hearing it from other people, that I realized what I had done. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Tally pulled out a packet of SpagBol, then realized that her purifier was empty. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

Newton realized that, according to his theory of gravity, the stars should attract each other, so it seemed they could not remain essentially motionless. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

That night when I replayed our introductions over and over in my head, I realized that he didn’t flinch when I called myself fat. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

At some point, they realized that they had been tricked. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

When Newton denoted position with the variable x, he realized that velocity is simply the fluxion—what modern mathematicians call the derivative—of x: x. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

After a while, though, I replayed them and suddenly realized that these men were trying to blame Kevin for “hurting” my arm. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Frear realized it would be impossible to reach his sister-in-law by a direct route, so he decided to circle back the way he came and search for another way. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

He had realized they were missing, he had followed them, and he had swum the flooded cavern. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

But then he realized the gun wasn’t even loaded, and he started to cry. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

He saw the girl smile as she realized her doll was only partly burned. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I never realized how incredibly bright they are. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

“It wasn’t me, I swear,” he said, though as he stood there, he sized the boy up and realized he shouldn’t be so terrified after all. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

I felt sick inside as I looked at his dull, vacuous smile—the wide, bright eyes of a child, uncertain but eager to please, and I realized what I had recognized in him. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

The words only appear in the bright moonlight, the king realized. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

I realized I had made a great mistake. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

“It might be that nobody within Hogwarts has yet realized anything is wrong... Harry, put on your Invisibility Cloak.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

Lyra was mystified until she realized the old lady’s mistake. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

Since that first night, when he’d seen Spurge in a trance, Werfel had realized that his guest was sending messages of some kind back to Dwelholm. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

Until today, you got your finger chopped off in a door and everyone realized they should have let you stay home. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

I hung up with a bad taste in my mouth—I realized it wasn’t Warren’s poetry that would take me to Margo. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

I think she realized it, too, because after she was done cooking mine, she stared at the empty pan for a minute. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

And then he saw it: Using a deeper insight, he realized that there was an extraordinary possibility that would change the composition of the position and give a whole new meaning to the game. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

"He shouldn't be living with any one. I realized that right away." The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

The room began to fill with frantic noise as people realized what was happening. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Then he realized that he had been distracted for a few moments, looking at the sword. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

But I realized we could never go back to the way it was. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

I had it half on, one of my shoulders still exposed out of my stretched neck hole, when I realized that in my nervousness I was putting both arms through one opening. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

The first batch came out pretty enough, but I realized I could’ve used a toothpick to swirl the colored batter a little so the finished cupcakes looked more tie-dyed. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Two enormous black Dumpsters came into focus out of the corner of my eye, and it was only then that I realized we were in an alley, and we were alone. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

He rubbed his hand over the side of his face, looking all concerned, like he just realized he made a mistake. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Suddenly, Manny was much closer to her than she had realized. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

I told him I had lice, had fully realized my mistakes, and had been scared straight. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

The years went by, and Mary Alice and I grew up, slower than we wanted to, faster than we realized. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

A beat passed before Dill realized the girl was talking to him. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

I noticed the faded porch with its ornate woodwork and realized I was at the worn-out gingerbread house that belonged to the stony lady who always sat on the porch. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Our food was gone before I realized I should have saved something for the next day. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Matt realized he’d better walk carefully around people who took offense at mere words. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I got there, I realized I had left my books in his car. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I realized for the second time that a woman stood beside me, and now she was holding out a cracker. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t realized that the whole top of the bank was only a very short distance across and the other side was just as steep. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

She realized she was more afraid of calling her mother than she was of getting into the car. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Reaching the train station, I realized I had gone too far. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z

So he really was afraid to come into “enemy territory,” Ann realized. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

But before he reached it he realized that he must not take refuge under the floor. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

As Jack watched, he realized that within minutes of receiving a shot, the man would jerk spasmodically—and then die. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z

Ophie realized with a start that this would be the last time that she would travel this route—that from now on her journey from home to work would be one of steps, not miles. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

As he watched his little guppy, he realized, once again with a shocking and beautiful certainty, that Doddy was related, just as he himself was, to every creature in the animal kingdom. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was many evenings and weekends before Shirley realized the treasure her father had mined from the basement. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

It was the first time in her life her brow had ever had to furrow, and Adela gasped when she realized what she had done, horrified that she had somehow damaged it, perhaps permanently. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

He thought he was going to vomit, and realized to his horror he had already done so. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

It's doubly weird because I never realized how Tariq looks exactly like him. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

She realized now that her father wouldn’t really stand behind her and hold her eyes open, as he had threatened. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

They hadn’t realized that by trying to take the job, May would be driven mad, plagued with fits in which her eyes would glow green and she would have shattered glimpses of her child’s future. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

When she got to Virginia itself, she realized that she didn’t know in what part of the state to look for her people. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

His words registered dimly at first, for she was mostly aware of him, his nearness, but as the silence filled the space between them she realized what he had said. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

How have I never realized before that for all the strong, kind parts of him, there are also hurting, broken parts? Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

“And it’s still today! I’ve been gone for only an hour!” he cried in amazement, for he’d certainly never realized how much he could do in so short a time. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

Johnny woke up and realized that only Revere and Warren were still in the room and they were talking about Hancock and Adams. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was afraid, he realized then, because as he sat there, gripping the six-fingered sword for confidence, he was suddenly back to what he had been before Vizzini had found him. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

They hadn’t realized she knew so much about them. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

When I read her statement, I realized Sammy hadn’t understood at all our reason for attending Central High. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

But while making a list of friends to call, she realized she had forgotten to ask Raleigh where the courthouse was. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Too late—as Francis was paying the check—I realized what I should have said: that I’d left something in the car and needed the keys to go unlock the door and get it. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

It was from that moment on that I realized all these hopes were bigger than me, more important than any one person. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

With a shock, he realized that he had expected to see the other Hessians. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

For a moment, he was tempted to challenge him but he realized that The Vigils had approved Carter’s action against Rollo. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

The honeysuckle vines were taller than him now, and as he looked them over, he realized that one of the buds was beginning to open. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

Ophie realized that the man was waiting for her to answer him, and so she nodded. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

The lake, he realized, was not black in reflection of the sky; the water itself was dark, flat, and as grim and heavy as iron. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

On 7 through 10, he was stuck until he realized that number 6 about the girls was so important it counted for at least four more than itself. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

Bod hadn’t realized that anyone knew who he was beyond his own graveyard. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

“I realized how many men had died because those pages had been stamped top secret and because generations of bureaucrats like me kept them secret,” Ellsberg said. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

My hands hurt, and I realized I had curled them so tightly into fists that my fingernails were digging into my palms. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

The instant Curly kicked open the door, he realized there was no poisonous snake in the bathroom, no cause for mortal alarm. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

After a few minutes he realized he needed to stop just to catch his breath every single time he shoveled. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t until I reached the second grade that I realized that I had a speech problem. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

For the first time, I realized I couldn’t read her. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Root realized the Coast Guard needed its own code breaker—and it needed one fast. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Then I realized what it was: a gas mask. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

You never realized how long one minute could be until you heard that whistle go on and on. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

He supposed, of course, his mother had seen him, and when the door swung shut and he realized he was locked in, it surprised him greatly. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z

He was moving extremely slowly, and she realized that he was limping badly. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

He realized that wasting away on this Mexican backstretch was a brilliant horseman. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Katz and I welcomed them with smiles and started to pitch in, then paused and put back the bowls when we realized the couple were mumbling grace. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

I did not know that the sobbing voice—“I’m sorry! I’m sorry!”—was mine until the water stopped and I realized my mouth was moving and the words were still coming out. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

Her eyes turned to me, then she blinked, as if she suddenly realized who I was and where she stood. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had gone for but a short time when I realized I’d lost the sack of food Goodwife Peregrine had given me. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

She turned around and carried the dripping photo to the string, and I realized that Aileen was the closest girlfriend I had. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t realized how hungry I was, and, of course, Ruthanne had packed us a sack lunch better than most people’s suppers. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

Suddenly I realized that this unprofitable task of his was probably nothing more than a method of whiling away the early morning hours, much as other insomniacs do crossword puzzles. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

I realized I could manage without my mother, completely and totally, and that hurt. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

And it wasn’t until the end of the week that I realized Ocean had not, in fact, switched any of his classes. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

I dropped the cards into my backpack and was out the door of the Behavioral Center when I realized that I didn't quite know what to do with MARGARET. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once she realized that none of us understood what she was talking about, she explained, "What I mean is, we're gonna do blind handoffs." Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

It was not, she realized quickly, like throwing a knife. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

I realized he was probably suffering from a hangover to boot. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

I took a few steps and banged my shin on the coffee table, and then I realized why Lori didn’t like to go exploring as much as Brian and I did. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

The three of us have the same almond-shaped eyes with coffee centers, I realized. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“Annabeth must face the guardian of the shrine by herself. It is the only way. And Percy Jackson, you have less time than you realized to rescue your friend in the jar. You must hurry.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Mary realized the letter effectively closed the door on her college aspirations. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Her parents hadn’t realized this was a Halloween-themed concert, and the front benches were filled with zombies, witches, and fairies. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

As she gathered up her things and silently headed out the door, Dell realized that his somewhat hairy hands were both trembling. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

His heart deflated when he realized it was an empty beer bottle. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Harry realized his mouth was open and closed it quickly. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

C. P. Ellis experienced a similar moment of awakening, when he first realized that he was white. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

Watching him carefully sprinkling them into the troughs he'd made, I realized that I didn't know anything about growing food and that he knew everything. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I looked at her narrow shoulders and wiry arms working over our dinner, and I realized that I had always counted on her for other things besides food. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

And then, Coraline realized, it was simply the noise of the water, and she was alone in the room. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z

She hadn’t realized how much of a toll the years of judgment and criticism, implied and expressed, have taken on her. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

But maybe I should have realized that Cap was holding his own in his new life. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

I realized suddenly how cold the wind had become. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

I realized that if I kept doing this, people wouldn’t just think I was drunk. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

By the time that the mouth of the cave was half open, the girl realized that it was not her brother who was standing outside. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

But then he realized that the blast hadn’t come from either of the British ships. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z

Rather it was at that moment I realized that I was fooling myself if I expected a few weeks of labor to gain me admission to the world of the laborer. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

About two months before I was bom, the doctors realized there was something wrong with my face, but they didn’t think it was going to be bad. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

The damp chill of morning fog had Emily hopping from one bare foot to another, and she realized in her haste she hadn’t changed out of her pajamas, but she didn’t care. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

But that, as he now realized, was because he had not taken the threats quite seriously; he had not believed that, when it came to the point, the D.H.C. would ever do anything. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was only when I exhaled that I realized I hadn’t been breathing. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I heard the voice again, and I realized it wasn’t Dinah talking. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

How he lit up when he realized I was gay too, even though I was in the middle of telling him about my breakup. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

Neither had realized how big the original part of Delia Dell Hall was. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

In Colliers, Fannie saw the bony-legged children and their mothers’ empty eyes, and she realized that her dream of better lives for all workers was a long way off. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z

He stood there staring at her until she realized that he wanted her to move aside. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

We went to a contest on the mainland the spring we were thirteen and might have won except that when the judges realized our chief soloist was not yet in high school, we were disqualified. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had probably had postpartum depression at the very least, Mia realized, perhaps even a postpartum psychotic break. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Eating, she realized now, was a very personal thing, not something to do with strangers. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

Recovering from his surprise, Reynie realized why Rhonda and Number Two stuck so close to Mr. Benedict when he walked around. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

I wondered if she realized that it was her voice, too, that I wished to hear. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

She would die, Claire realized, before she would give up the love she felt for her son. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Indeed, shortly after dark, after Beidleman’s group failed to return and the storm had risen to hurricane intensity, Boukreev realized they must be in trouble and made a courageous attempt to bring oxygen to them. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

Like I was always this sports kid, but through the paper chain, I realized I could be friends with different kinds of people I never thought about much before. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

I guess they realized the pig wasn’t after them. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

No one else seemed to notice her, but I realized maybe she preferred it that way. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

His father was talking, and Jonas realized that he was hearing the answer to the question he had started to ask. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

That made the stove even more of a joy than it had been, because as I got the fire going I realized that I could have a real birthday cake, layers and all. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

When Isa realized he wasn’t next to her, she stopped and turned around to face him. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

And I suddenly realized that he was not trying to miss. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t until they were inside with the door closed that Matt realized they were in the music room. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

She realized that she had been betrayed, and she attacked him. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z

Mark’s finger was twitching on the trigger, but relief washed over him when he realized the advancing figures were only kids.They were filthy and had that strange distant look in their eyes. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

But that day, I realized that slow can be better than fast. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

She almost slammed the door in his face a few times, and I think he finally realized that he wasn’t invited to the memorial dinner. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

I can’t explain, but without even looking at Arthur, I feel this thickness around us like he’s realized what he said. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

I was about to explain that we would be home before school started, but then realized that I really didn’t know when we were leaving. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

To atone for that Tyrion made an attempt to teach her cyvasse, though he soon realized that was a lost cause. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I was seeing him, I realized, in a moment of pure defeat. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Harry then realized that the owl had dropped a letter at his feet. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

They dated off and on for several weeks before Mena realized, I presume, that Oslo Fouke was nothing more than a drug addict and a bum. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

Harry wondered for a moment whom he was speaking to, but then realized “Mad-Eye” could hardly be Moody’s real first name. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

She should have realized it earlier; Adanna’s belly was swollen and her skin was a sickly tone, much lighter than it was only weeks ago. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

I thought for a moment that she might be the voice of my Aloine, but after a moment’s listening to her, I realized it couldn’t be. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I always knew she was creative and brilliant, but I never realized she could do something as amazing as this. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

The first time I visited Soojin after school, I hadn’t realized that there were two refrigerators in the kitchen. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

Amari could hear her flesh sizzle, and she nearly fainted as she realized she was being branded. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Suddenly I realized the potentially profound implications of a DNA structure in which the adenine residue formed hydrogen bonds similar to those found in crystals of pure adenine. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

Twig’s voice broke, and I realized she was different from the Twig I had always known. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Now she realized that the hardest test for a child of Athena wasn’t leading a quest or facing death in combat. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Besides, I never realized, but I’m right next to a hospital. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

His eyes finally focused through the initial blindness of fear, and he realized it was Minho, with one of Alby’s arms draped across his shoulders, practically dragging the boy along behind him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

I had never realized that we resembled each other. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Hazel had not realized how tall she was, how oddly thin she was, like a woman made of a cold breath. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

In fact, when Mrs. Coulter realized this and explained how the earth and the other five planets revolved around the sun, Lyra laughed loudly at the joke. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

He was fifteen, but Alba realized he was like a baby. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

This is still just a game to him, Quentyn realized, no different than the time he led six of us up into the mountains to find the old lair of the Vulture King. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I realized I’d been holding on to a last shred of hope when I entered Biology, saw his empty seat, and felt a new wave of disappointment. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Even Mr. Branwell realized how wrong this technique was, because he turned his back to me, cupped his mouth with his hand, and whispered something directly into the attorney’s ear. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Besides, it was not long before Ranofer realized he could never increase his skill merely by listening to Heqet’s earnest explanations. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

“We realized that our friends were dying,” she said. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

Matt realized these men belonged to the Farm Patrol and thus, judging by Celia’s stories, were very dangerous. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The father-in-law realized that what she said was true and made it up to her by giving her many presents. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

Most of the smaller birds went out the window in the loft, but the others streamed out the doorway around the stone-still silhouette, just as Anya realized the person was too short to be Sigurd. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

He had polished off a bottle by himself, and Matt realized he’d never seen the bodyguard drink alcohol before. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

But the more I thought about it, I realized it is stupid. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

For the first time he realized what a terrible thing it was to be an eejit. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The adaptation itself is, once one has realized that it must be there, easy to identify and, once identified, its importance is evident. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

I realized why: It was because I had never seen those horrible things happen myself. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

I was already at the door when I realized she wasn’t behind me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Their needs were tended to; there was nothing they lacked, nothing they…That was it, Claire realized. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

As her sister gave a wild little laugh, Briony realized how frightened she was of Cecilia. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Geyer realized to his astonishment that Holmes now was moving three different parties of travelers from place to place, shoving them across the landscape as if they were toys. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

To his surprise, he realized that it wasn’t just the new people versus the old. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

I realized that my eyes were closed and opened them. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

He was feet away from her when he realized it was Ginny. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

He realized there was nothing to do but go back to work. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

As she spoke, I realized that the Reign of Terror had ravaged—still ravaged—generations. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

I just realized tonight that my own place is starting to resemble her apartment—a mess. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

Eleanor followed Theodora up the stairs; she had not realized until now how worn she was, and each step was an effort. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

Professor Ekwenugo stared at his bandaged hands as if he had only just realized that they meant he no longer had a long nail to stroke. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

“No, not really,” he said, then realized he’d just insulted them all. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

I was still clutching the basket that held all of my things, but it was very heavy and I realized that I could not swim with it in my arms. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was not generally realized that what children mostly wanted was to be left alone. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Sadly I realized Laertes, too, was mad, sick with the contagion of revenge! Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

He blinked, looked around, realized what he had done, and retraced his steps, stopping in front of it. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

As it coiled up his legs, he realized the smoke wasn’t surrounding him. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

The first king realized that, instead of building dams, he must build waterways to redirect the river. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

But the actual touch, the realized touch ... it was all wrong. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

All around him a hundred voices shouted, simultaneously trying to explain what had caused this mayhem, and Victor realized that the girl had gone. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

I believe I realized even at the time that my explanation to Mr Farraday - though, of course, not entirely devoid of truth - was woefully inadequate. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

What he should have done, he realized later, was knock one of his dirt piles back into his hole. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

Mark and Linda would probably look for him, Joaquin realized as the arts center came into view, as the sun broke through the clouds. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I didn’t have to go at first, but then I realized that yes, I did have to go. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

David pulled his hand away, and with a comer of her panicked mind Tally realized she’d held on to it all that time. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

Finally, finally, Amari realized that the movement of the ship had slowed. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

When it continued to zag she realized the pilot was following a meandering river where game wintered. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

It certainly seemed like it...No one else had seemed to notice at all, and now, she realized, they were all staring at something just above her. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Already about half the class seemed to have lost enthusiasm for the challenge once they realized how tricky it would be to come up with something unbreakable. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

She realized it was Frank, grumbling as he tried to extract himself from a pile of loose rope. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

However, I realized that many readers would also wonder “Why, among Eurasians, was it Europeans rather than Chinese or some other group that expanded?” Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

I considered scrawling a makeshift will on the back of a napkin, but as I took mental inventory of my life's possessions, I realized no one would want them anyway. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Squinting up at the shamrock, Harry realized that it was actually comprised of thousands of tiny little bearded men with red vests, each carrying a minute lamp of gold or green. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

When he realized I was reading the back of his paper he folded it over. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

As his eyes opened and his vision cleared, he realized she was really there. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“We were all trying to solve this quadric the same way, and then I realized we just had to invert the way we were looking at it.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Jinny whirled around again and realized what she couldn’t see, what else wasn’t there. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Then I realized it was the same stupidity I had encountered at the New Orleans bus station. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Instantly, Benji realized that this was probably not the right thing to say. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

Relief surged through him; he hadn’t realized how much he had feared that they would never leave that frozen wasteland behind. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

He realized, though, that not focusing on one area meant he was left with not the slightest idea—not even a guess—of what his Assignment would be. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

Arm realized that no ax had ever been laid to these trees. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

That jetty wall conceals the inner harbor, he realized, as the Merry Midwife was pulling down her sail. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

The main thing, she realized, was to forget your childhood dreams, for the Fire Swamp was bad, but it wasn’t that bad. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

She waited, breathlessly, and after a moment she realized that she was alone in the column. A Wrinkle in Time 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

I started the ponderous conversion between currencies, then smiled as I realized it was unnecessary. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

At first I thought she was making fun of me, but then I realized she was serious. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Suddenly, before I realized what was happening, these bullies dragged my father out of the apartment, down the stairs, and into the night. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

The sights amaze me because somehow I never realized how ginormous the world really is. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Emily’s anger at the suggestion of giving away The Gold-Bug melted into embarrassed horror when she realized that James was right. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t realized how much of an issue this was until I tried thin-slicing couples myself. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

That was when I realized that the oval-shaped ring in which they were arranged actually formed the outline of an egg. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Her voice was clean and neutral; she intended only to state a fact, he realized. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

When it was realized that ancient tapirs had existed simultaneously in South America and Southeast Asia a land bridge was drawn there, too. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

But as I thought about my situation, I realized I could not go back. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Smiling, I grabbed the cookbook and started skimming through it, but then I realized that what I really wanted to bake wasn’t within its pages. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

I had both hands on the stake and was still fiddling with it when I realized another danger: At any second electricity would start surging through the fence. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

And then she realized she hadn’t returned the panga to the house. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Valley’s eyes were narrowed, and she faced not just the town but the Hill, Seven realized. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know if this is rude or not, but I was wondering how you realized you were a guy?” The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Thinking, still, as he wheeled his bike into its narrow port beside the door, he realized that frightened was the wrong word to describe his feelings, now that December was almost here. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

I used to think of this as standard Greek behavior until I realized that ours was the only car in the church parking lot consistently swarmed by bees. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

I realized immediately that no one had told her about our gambit. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was the fire in his eyes, she realized. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

He showed no sign that he realized I was there. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

He was in charge of the dormitory; one of the dispensations of those days of deliverance, I realized now, had been his absence. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

Betty jean was just getting ready to put it into the fridge when she realized I was watching her. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I think Mother finally realized that Link was doing something for me they could not do—feeding me vital information that could help me survive. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

So the husband of the lady downstairs looked at the pipe, realized it shouldn’t be there and what it meant, and called the Gestapo. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

The Colonel smiled, and then I realized, he wasn’t embarrassed of his mom at all. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

As she said it, Jason realized why Gaia hadn’t appeared until now. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Although he realized that he had to move, he didn’t want to give up his comfortable residence. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

When I saw—when I realized what was happening, my first reaction was the natural one. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

A key ring dangled from the woman’s hand, and when she spoke, Ash realized that it was Beatrice. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Because, she realized, if she was going to be burned at the stake for magic—well, they would be, too. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

The Pennsylvania legislature realized that the state government had ceased to exist when its members scampered from the city in panic. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

My heart began to beat fast, for I realized it was a buffalo. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

I guess I hadn’t realized how much I missed having Tyson around. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Sadly he realized how low Fortuna had spun his wheel. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

He realized why as soon as she began. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

He was more excited than he had realized. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

He looked at Scythe Curie—her steely gray eyes, her calm control of the situation—and he realized he never really stood a chance against the Marquesa de la Muerte. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

Percy realized she was sending him a silent invitation. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

People realized that anything could be expected from a mob of undisciplined desperadoes. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

Maybe those two spheres of influence were more connected than Hazel had realized. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

“Ares is a fool. He never realized the true master he was serving. If I had time, Percy, I could explain. But I’m afraid you won’t live that long.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

A sharp crack revealed a small victory, but any elation ended when he realized that the momentum of his swing was now pulling him back down to land right on top of the creature. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Julius knew he had only minutes before Caesar realized what had happened—that they had passed out of the Colosseum to freedom instead of into the cellars where they belonged. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

He checked his BlackBerry obsessively, day after day, and by the tenth day he realized she would not write back. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Rishi moved his arm out of her way, shifting uncomfortably, and she realized she'd just breathed on him and probably grossed him out. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Minli’s questions fell from her as she realized there was nothing else to say. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

He searched the teeming crowd for the young man, but realized spotting him would be impossible. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

Then his blue and yellow eyes focused slowly, and, through his headache, he realized that he was looking at a ceiling. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

I looked around to find the quickest route within the limits of the honesty in which I had been raised, and I realized that success required godparents, advanced studies, or capital. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

He could not finish; it was only now that Ron was here again that Harry fully realized how much his absence had cost them. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

And suddenly, as she reached out and squeezed my arm, I realized without any shadow of a doubt that she would have done the same for me. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I realized the old man and the boy were the same person—it was all in the eyes, the vitality undiminished despite the many decades. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

It had been a frightening moment when two days ago she realized that the tundra was an ocean of grass on which she was circling around and around. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hamilton, Karl Marx, William, and Portia would be afraid of him and look at their mother—and sometimes when he realized this the black feeling would conquer him and he knew not what he did. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

But half-way through, he realized that it was only a path made by some animal, or by another person who had gone before him. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z

I realized I knew absolutely nothing about her except that she had worked at Stagecoach Pass since it opened. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Then I realized that in one of the pockets was an object that shouldn’t have been there. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

So they danced up in the Bottom on the second Saturday in June, danced at the wedding where everybody realized for the first time that except for their magnificent teeth, the deweys would never grow. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

I realized then that Halliday had placed the tomb inside a null-communication zone, so no one could receive calls, texts, or e-mail while they were inside. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

But, he realized, even in his panic he had not wanted to smudge the creamy paper by shutting the book while the ink was wet. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

And while I was talking, the idea of actually losing Peeta hit me again and I realized how much I don't want him to die. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

As he started to march again, however, he realized his father’s friend hadn’t replied to his questions. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

Then I realized it didn’t matter which way I went. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

She said it wasn’t just teens, but moms and grandmas, which she realized when she talked about it with a group at a Christmas party a couple months back. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

When the sun had risen further the old man realized that the fish was not tiring. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Malcolm realized that he’d wanted to cry about the dead man since the moment he’d heard about him, but of course he couldn’t possibly tell his mother about any of this. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

My suffering did not fit anywhere, I realized. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

I realized just how similar were the challenges the young boys here and kids like the ones I grew up with faced. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

He just stood there, wings out, and she realized he was making it easier for her to put the backpack on. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

She realized he wasn’t angry with her, just scared. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I started to hold my breath but realized that was foolish—he knew I was there. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

For the first time in his life he realized that he wasn’t born to be a delinquent but actually had some smarts, or else the army was filled with exceptionally stupid people. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was older than he'd thought at first, Jon realized; maybe as old as twenty, but short for her age, bandy-legged, with a round face, small hands, and a pug nose. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

I froze, too terrified even to scream, then realized that it was just some small animal that I had frightened—a fox, perhaps, or a rabbit. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

By afternoon the wind rose, and she realized it would be impossible to sleep in the lake. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Buddy Ray and the big bouncer would probably both swear that they threw me out when they realized that my ID was fake. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

He couldn't think what was missing, until at last he realized that there was no smell of fish in it. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z

And I realized I was doing the same thing. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

As Otto’s breathing slowed; I realized an unexpected miracle: I might sleep tonight. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

It was getting dark, I realized, the clouds finally returning, piling up on the western horizon, creating an early sunset. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Ivy realized the owners of those voices were Drew’s parents. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Once Victor realized that Prosper had gotten away, he kicked the nearest wooden post he could find, sprained his foot—and then hobbled home. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

Too late I realized that for all his air of exasperation this was a moment he had dreamed of during many long, uneventful shifts in his little glass booth. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

The white spot suddenly became a bright red spot, and Larisa realized that it was one of the 46th’s aircraft burning. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

But after the early relief, this return, came suspicion, nagging until I realized that I had not neatly sidestepped the impact of schooling. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Algerian version of the danse du ventre had proven a particularly powerful draw, once people realized the phrase meant “belly dance.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

I never realized walking and talking required so much coordination. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

In the 1830s Gauss realized that each complex number—numbers that have real and imaginary parts, like 1 – 2i—can be displayed on a Cartesian grid. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

But as the years crawled by, he realized there was no future there, especially for Carmen. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z

Gazing absently over the rooftops, it was a few seconds before Harry realized what he was seeing. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

This invitation marked the first time she ever really looked at him—he realized it then, and was to remember that look for many days and nights. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

Then he realized the highway must cut through the hill. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

She was right, he knew, though it galled him that she would make that decision 1 should never have come to the ball, he realized belatedly. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

I realized I hadn’t even shown it to her yet. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

We realized the car had been sitting with its headlights off, waiting for us. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Because one of them was unmistakably Sherm-like: nice-looking, with curly hair and—she didn’t know what made people look like one another, she realized. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

She hadn’t realized until then that she had been holding her breath. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t until someone realized that “tracking” is wrong that the stereotyped “at risk” urban high school kids were given their chance. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Freedom, he realized, did not come only from rising up against oppressors or tyrants. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z

“Because I realized that one of us would have to kill the other,” I say, “and I didn’t want to kill him.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

I realized, of course, that this might be because my theory about the old D&D module was completely lame and totally off base. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Matt suddenly realized what Tam Lin meant by dumping him next to the eejit pens. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The crowd parted, and Jason realized the fountain wasn’t filled with water. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Humans, Matt realized, were a lot harder to forgive. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

"It is you! They said it was! Oh Tristran! How could you? Oh, how could you?" and he realized who the young lady reproaching him must be. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

I was bemoaning our plight internally again when I saw Pita, disheveled in her best Sunday dress, and realized we’d had the solution all along. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

But she was so doubtful and uneasy that he realized she couldn’t read or write, and had no idea of the principles of maps or plans of any sort. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

Mark Antony realized that once he reclaimed the regions that the Parthians had seized, he needed to find a way to hold onto them. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t until he saw Ben and Alex staring at him oddly that Will realized he had been searching the cafeteria for Claire. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z

None of them realized that, to Rowan, it was the perfect victory. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

Now, as I watched Mrs. Wheeler, I realized that she’d probably feel the same way. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I realized then, though, that if he ever hit me again, I would break his scrawny neck. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

He realized just in time that a section of mosaic floor in front of him was an illusion covering a ten-foot-deep excavation pit. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

But Jesse realized last night that he didn’t know how to knot a tie; moreover, He’d forgotten to pack the shoes, which was why Eric’s borrowed pair were in his backpack. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

If you looked just at her body, you might think she was somebody’s dumpy old grandmother —until you looked down and realized she had rooster feet. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

On Thursday, she sat down without looking, and realized she was directly across from Jeff and Rick. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

I realized he was making an awful fuss, and decided it was because he was trying to gnaw through ice to get in. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

I have realized that God has answered my prayer. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Then Ivy realized it was her dad, talking really low. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

It was then that I realized that winning wasn’t going to come easily; I never wanted to see that look of disappointment on my mother’s face again. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

I realized how deeply I hated talking to my mom ever since I became a teenager. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t loud, but I realized there was music. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

Sex changed things, she realized—not just between you and the other person, but between you and everyone. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“I just realized I’m going to have to do something about this,” he said, “because it’s never going to end.” Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

Then, after the girls were taken, I realized that Jacqueline hadn’t been christened. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Should they have turned back while it was still light, when they realized they were going to have to land in the dark? A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

I started to tie him into a knot until he realized what was going on and changed back to human form. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

And suddenly he realized that he could—the DS was in his pocket. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

He looked at me, puzzled, and I realized that he had no clue what I was talking about. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Cole looked at the stone that had almost hit him and realized his hands were clenched into fists. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

When I realized Grandma was driving to Cambridge, I knew exactly where she was taking us: her favorite tea shop, Cambridge Tea Room. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

As soon as she realized that they were lost Katharine became very uneasy. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

She thought it was the ocean at first, but then she realized it was chanting. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

One bewildered second later, Harry realized that the foot-long thing was Dudley’s tongue — and that a brightly colored toffee wrapper lay on the floor before him. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

For now I realized that I meant everything that I had said to the audience, even though I hadn't known that I was going to say those things. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

He realized that if he was in Budapest he could continue to pursue Zita much more easily. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

For the entire two hours of the class this continued, a survey of photographs they all recognized but which—as Pauline must have realized—they had never spent much time looking at. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Mtolo said that while he had never lost faith in the ideals of the ANC, he did lose faith in the organization when he realized that it and MK were instruments of the Communist Party. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Candace took me in there, and I realized then that things were getting way more serious than I had expected. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

If he realized this was a joke he didn’t show it. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

At that moment, Thomas realized with a sickening lurch that he had no idea how old he was. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

In a way, he realized, I’m part of the form-destroying process of entropy. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

I realized that I could compromise my life, but not life after me. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

Flora realized that she wanted to go home, too. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z

As he moved farther along, he realized he could still hear the chaos: Pops. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

All of them were clad in black, she realized with a feeling of dread. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

For the more they talked, the more she realized they were not talking in English. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tidbit shrieked as he realized that he was really being taken away from his mother. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

And then, after it had already sailed quietly out of sight, he realized that his yard was being invaded by Pacheco’s pig. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had thought my mother’s rules were strict but soon realized that my grandparents’ were many times worse. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

White realized that the unusual method of the final killing—a bombing—had a vicious logic. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

And then she realized that it was late and she had to return home to wait for her stepmother, and she rose from the table so quickly that she banged her hip on it. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

A year after graduating, he realized they had not disappeared— they’d simply returned to Baltimore, waiting for him to come back. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

I stomped my foot on the ground like a kindergartner, then realized that wasn’t helping my case. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

He had had plenty of time for thinking, I realized. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

I realized how fortunate I was to be in the maternity ward. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

One day we realized that we had not seen her for a while. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

He sat and stared at Harry for a few moments, then, as though he had suddenly realized what he was doing, he looked quickly out of the window again. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

As Reginald realized the size of the crowd, his eyes widened in what looked like fear. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

I realized I needed to finish what I had started. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Hazel realized that he had been careless to allow everyone to gather round Dandelion and to have failed to post even one sentry. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

He realized that they had begun to drift more slowly. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was, Mia realized, buying Mia the maternity clothes she would have bought herself, and she smiled and accepted them, and wore the dress on her next visit. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Rufus ran into the house shouting for me before I realized he was back. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Annabeth got a tingle down her spine as she realized the boys were working as one, summoning the sky and the sea to do their bidding. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t realized how hard it was pouring outside. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

And George realized that his friend had used every last ounce of strength. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z

And then I realized he was referring to the thin strands of hair that existed between them. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

So much more, in fact, that he soon realized it would be impossible to cross the room without stepping on blue or black. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

With a shudder, Percy realized she was laughing. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

With a start, Thomas realized it was the black-haired guy who’d given him the look of death earlier. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“Your mother joined us at the farm a few days after she sent you and your grandfather on. When she realized you were lost, she went wild.” Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hans and Sophie realized that the court intended to make an example out of them and that they could expect the death sentence. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

She jumped up the high step into the wagon and then realized she’d be squeezed between Luke and Charles on the narrow seat. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

I froze momentarily before I reached the corner, but then I realized they wouldn’t do that. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

We realized that the Freedom Writers was more than just a name. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

But they were warmer than her destroyed grippies, she realized, and were better for hiking. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

Grover, his best friend, had protected Percy for almost a year before Percy even realized he was a demigod, and Grover had almost gotten killed by the Minotaur. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

When I realized who he was, my heart rose and fell and I considered going back inside before that flaming marshmallow could be weaponized. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

She felt freed, and realized that her wrists were unshackled. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Then I realized the only reason they chase us is because of Amil and his ridiculous drawings and his big mouth. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Now that I had an opportunity to admire the Fair’s layout, I realized that there was an intentional structure to the midway. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

And that was her city in a nutshell, Tally realized. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

Cole realized he hadn’t looked at a clock in nearly a year. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

Then, with a shock he realized he had not been thinking of trying to escape. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

He realized that once again he would be digging long after everyone else had quit. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

I have realized that part of being Dauntless is being willing to make things more difficult for yourself in order to be self-sufficient. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

Nathan lost track of time, and before he realized it, he had chopped a large mound of firewood that needed to be stacked. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

We realized then that we were not staying in Hungary. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Professionally, the recognition that the world was flat was unnerving because I realized that this flattening had been taking place while I was sleeping, and I had missed it. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t realized I’d raised my voice until a couple of Viviana’s friends glanced in our direction, but I didn’t care. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

She looked even more bedraggled and busted up than Magdalys had realized, but her fists were clenched. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

When she opened them and stared at Toby, he realized she’d been working up the resolve to say something he wouldn’t like. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

But she realized that this was hunt behavior, a time for flaunting and boasting, a time for testing each other. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He hadn’t realized until this moment the trouble he was in. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

Doha could feel wetness through his shirt and realized his father was crying. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

The first days of the new year were frightening because without Minnijean we realized any one or all of us could be next. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I realized then that the demon girl, Robin, was testing me. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

Soon I realized that I was greatly mistaken in believing Hamlet and his mother to be alike in their passions. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

“Wait—there’s more here. He almost disabled the level, didn’t he? This spot—he realized that the code was weak here.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

What I learned was this: As soon as the bus driver, Usman Bhai Jan, realized what had happened, he drove me straight to Swat Central Hospital. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Stuart cried when he realized what he had done. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z

But then he realized that his mother would never again allow them into her house. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

The rider raised something to his mouth, a whistle, Magdalys realized, just as the shrill blast rang out. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

I noticed that the people were watching us, and this was when I realized my cheek was still exposed. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

Her mother spent several hours every day working—though at first Moody had not realized this was what she was doing. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“I just realized that I’m not a bad person. Nobody is,” he said. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

All this excitement must have worn him down more than he realized. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Then I realized I didn’t know who to contact first. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

As she pushed up, the thick blanket that had been covering her slid down her shoulder, and she realized she wasn’t wearing her dress but an enormous tunic instead. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

Hearing them, I realized that they weren’t at all smarter than the rest of us. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

I always knew Shoji preferred Dad, but I never realized it was enough to want to move out. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Scientists realize now that these theories are dual to each other just as Poncelet realized that lines and points were dual to each other. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

Thomas took a closer look at the collapsed boy and realized just how bad things were. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

After the first swerve, he could have and should have realized the risks in his behavior and pulled over if he wanted to text more. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

I realized it probably wasn’t the best idea because this hat was about fifty times bigger and way heavier than a candy necklace. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

Cole realized the gulls were fighting over bits of his own torn flesh. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

But mostly, it’s because I realized something the day she unrolled her magnificent dot game across the lunch table: Maya’s been my friend through thick and thin. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

They wolfed down their food in the cafeteria at lunch, as if they were starving, and I realized they probably had little food at home. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Like most businesses in that part of town the sweet shop was run and owned entirely by colored people, and Ophie realized she had never ever seen such a thing before. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

I’d gotten it out before I realized that her burning hair was not a delusion. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

I realized I hadn’t been expecting him to say that. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

By the time the Trojans were awake, before they realized what had happened, while they were struggling into their armor, Troy was burning. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

The second one would be more challenging, I realized, but not too difficult. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

“Don’t stop,” his mother slurred, and it was then that he realized just how many people had shown up over the night. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

With a single glance Clara realized that Getulio Armando was going to swindle her father in the business of the Australian sheep, because she read it in the color of his aura. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

His strength returned and he realized there was an alternative to being the vile monster he feared. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Lion realized—too late—that there were some tricky people who could never be trusted, and that Hare was one of them. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

I soon realized that my not knowing her was wonderful for her children, who were bursting with remembrances and loved answering questions about her. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Esteban allowed this invasion of grotesqueries because he had long ago realized that it was pointless to interfere in his wife’s life. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dany looked away from the coupling, frightened when she realized what was happening, but a second warrior stepped forward, and a third, and soon there was no way to avert her eyes. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

About an hour into the service, Deborah realized she couldn’t move her arm. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

‘Apparently Octavian has been busier than I realized.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

As I picked myself up and looked around, I realized that it could only have belonged to Miss Peregrine. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Turner figured the pain would come along in just a second or two, but before that started, he realized he would have to explain another bloody shirt to his parents. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

Joaquin looked like an animal who had just realized that he was prey instead of predator, but he did a good job of hiding it. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I realized that the diorama had frozen—the boys were in mid-stride. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

The island’s censors would black out the offending passages in ink, but they later changed this when they realized we could wash away the ink and see what was underneath. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had had no time to consider himself, but now he realized that he was weary, weary almost to exhaustion: his legs would not carry him as he wished. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

For the first time I realized that my life was just full of brokenness. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

It was at that moment that I realized. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

When I looked at it more closely, I realized it wasn’t just a stack of letters—there were also photographs, an old CD, and blank stationery. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Then I realized I was still holding the cane out, and Jay still had the flashlight. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

I listened to it ring again and again but then realized that it could not be for me. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Wegener investigated the many plant and fossil anomalies that did not fit comfortably into the standard model of Earth history and realized that very little of it made sense if conventionally interpreted. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

The girl inside Penelope trailed off, and then her look of confusion melted into despair as she realized the truth. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

When he had gone only a short distance, he realized that, while they were erecting the stall, one of them had spoken Arabic and the other Spanish. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

The chaplain almost wept with happiness when he realized the colonel was not going to holler at him. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

“Then I realized it wasn’t like drinking a Coke, it was like driving drunk, really drunk.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

But as her experiences multiplied she realized that not only was it not wicked, it was not necessary for her to conjure up the idea of wickedness in order to participate fully. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

Then he realized that their heads were hooded and their faces masked. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

She hadn’t stopped to consider why Mr. Griswold had chosen a black bird to replace the seagull, but now she realized it must be a nod to this poem. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

He got agitated then, when I reminded him to call my boss, and I realized I was so stupid to have ended up in this guy’s kitchen. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

He was about to get up again when he realized that he’d been looking at the fasteners in the bulkhead on the far side of the cockpit. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

“I never realized a name could be so powerful.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

Of these four things, he had realized three by the time of Alexander’s death. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z

That was when I realized that we weren’t going to win this battle—that we could not win. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

He had never quite realized that until now, but as the words came spilling out he saw the truth of them. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Kingshaw realized that it was frightened, even more than he had been. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z

Even my grandfather, who’d filled my head with stories of tentacle-tongued monsters, had realized images like these would give any kid bad dreams. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

I realized there were so many people struggling to survive. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

I realized that maybe I could tell them. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

The commander heard the sound of a roomful of laughter, and realized that Foaly had him on the speakers. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

Then he realized none of the three priests on the faculty were there. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

The man realized that the animals on Salatin’s farm were not being treated like unfeeling raw material, but like living creatures. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

“Maybe she could live here when she comes back,” I said, and in saying it I realized what a fantastically great idea it was. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Then you realized that it came from conviction, their conviction. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

No, he realized, she wants to kill him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Janie wasn’t the only person who hadn’t realized Grace was coming back to school, judging by the look on Max’s face. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Because, for the first time in his life, he realized that, in Latin, alma mater meant “generous or nourishing mother.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

It was only then that Harry realized what was standing behind Quirrell. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

I guessed, my pulse quickening as I intuitively realized the truth of my own words. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

The other Maiden smiled warmly, and I realized it was my very own sister, Chasca! The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

Although some of his closest colleagues realized the value of his quick, penetrating mind and frequently sought his advice, he was often not appreciated, and most people thought he talked too much. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

It was only after she’d sailed over the log and landed several feet past it that she realized something was different. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

I turned to look and he seemed to stare back—though he couldn’t have, I realized with a small shock, because his eyes were a perfect milky white. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

But Hollywood knew more about human nature than we realized. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Before she realized what was happening, the lane began to curve at the bottom of the slope. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z

He still could not understand what had happened, but at least he realized that Blackberry wanted him to show authority. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Next moment he realized what it was: the horns of Tashbaan blowing for the closing of the gates. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z

To Dorian’s surprise, he realized that he didn’t care. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I kept on walking, passing paddocks filled with horses, cows, and shaggy-furred cattle that I realized must be buffalos. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Then he saw she was completely at ease, grinning and talking with her escorts, and Leo realized that the mermaids were laughing. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I remembered Horace’s prophetic dream of ash clouds and scorched earth, and I realized what he’d been seeing. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Later on, developers realized how valuable the land was, sitting right on the river, with easy access to the city. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Looking around, he sought his sheep, and then realized that he was in a new world. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

I felt something in my chest, both sharp and sloshy, that I first thought was anxiety, but then realized was guilt. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

Going through the cold seeking a telephone booth I realized that I had committed myself to bring her some kind of surprise, and as I walked I became mildly enthusiastic. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was not until she caught a whiff of bubbling brown coming through a pot-shop door that she realized her pigeon was gone. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

With a chill she realized he was going to attack. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

I realized that was one of the things I liked best about Annabeth. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

He realized that I was watching him and cleared his throat. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Suddenly I realized that I was outside, on a beautiful clear night, with a million stars twinkling above me, sitting on a bench next to Manuel. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

Her advice to me as to the Nexus-6 mentality, he realized, turned out to be correct. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

When I looked around me, I realized that Crenshaw had vanished. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Then she realized that he really didn’t tell her anything, and hadn’t for years. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

He held a handful of small rocks and dried flowers, and here I realized I had made a critical error. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

He was halfway home before he realized that the twisted tennis shirt was still in his hand. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

I started to protest that this made no sense, but then I realized it made perfect sense. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Lord Winter has joined us with his levies,” one of the sentries outside the Great Hall japed... until he saw Theon’s face and realized who he was talking to. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

The girl took a deep shuddering breath, and realized it was true. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

“Well,” I said, and then realized I could think of not one single word about the subject. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Colonel Cathcart pledged eternal gratitude to Colonel Korn for the ingenious moves he devised and was furious with him afterward when he realized they might not work. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Francie, huddled with other children of her kind, learned more that first day than she realized. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now I realized it was more of an irritated bleat. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

His positions were firm, so thought-through and fully realized in his own mind that he sometimes seemed surprised that she, too, had not arrived at them herself. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

My father occasionally referred to me as "Smart Guy," but eventually I realized that when saying it, he usually meant just the opposite. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

I realized quickly what Mandela and Tambo meant to ordinary Africans. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Although Seven realized, deflating just a bit, that Valley still sounded like a kid. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

“He got to a few practices late, but everyone does. Maybe that’s why I never realized you were in the same robotics club.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

I realized how fast I was talking and stopped. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

I realized only then I’d run my wet hands over it. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

I never realized how utterly silent Mars is. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

But I realized with a jerk that it wasn’t August anymore. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

I realized that those Italians in Queens weren’t who he made them out to be. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

I plunged after her, I dove under the wrecked hull of a yacht, wove through a collection of floating metal balls on chains that I realized afterward were mines. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Or—he realized with a quickening sense of dread—he could do what any true soldier would do. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

“I guess after she realized she wasn’t going to see my mother no more, she just gave up.” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

There was a tugging at my sleeve, and I realized a woman was standing in the dark in front of me, four or five other people-shaped figures behind her. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

“I wondered if you two were going to come to blows,” Luke said, “until I realized what Theodora was doing.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

They shimmered and rippled, and when I looked closer, I realized that the threads were fragments of stories—actual lines from tales I vaguely remembered—spun into golden silk. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

His fears lest his burst dream of road building discourage her were never realized. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

Percy stepped forward to confront the monster—then realized he’d just thrown his weapon away. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t realized my eyes were welling up. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Hamilton also realized that he was being asked to write for posterity as much as the present. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

But the place, he realized, was hopelessly inhospitable. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Billingsley’s eyes were red also, but as girl after girl came up to him to give him a long hug, he realized there were possibilities in the situation he had not yet considered. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

I realized that was exactly what they meant. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z