| 单词 | regret |
| 例句 | “What happened?” said Harry eagerly, regretting more than ever his isolation from the Wizarding world when he was stuck on Privet Drive. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I knew I was going to regret this almost instantly. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The boy’s very presence in the shop was an omen, and, as time passed and money was pouring into the cash drawer, he had no regrets about having hired the boy. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She pushed herself up to her elbows and at once regretted it. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Did he regret my existence when we were watching cricket matches together? The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z It's always the idle habits you acquire which you will regret. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I still regret that I never got to taste . Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I walk along the track, squinting against the bright sunlight, already regretting my words to Effie. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z When she emerged I regretted the suggestion; she had put on a clean silk sari and extra bracelets, and coiled her hair with a flattering side part on top of her head. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Whatever lay behind the move, she soon regretted it. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z And he would regret it for the rest of his life. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z A week later he was back at the derelict vehicle, apparently without regret. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Adrenaline was rushing through Wes’s body, followed quickly by fear, but no regret. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I don’t think he realizes just how angry I am or how good it feels, for once, to give up on regrets. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z James never regretted going to school instead of staying on the canal. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Now she would be in agonies of regret, and could not know what she had done to him. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z It felt strange, too, to have told the harsh truth for once, rather than an easy lie, yet I did not regret it. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “That he must never regret that we were married, because he's made me so happy.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “I don’t care what your reasons were or whether you regret it or not. I’m asking if you and Dad split up because of him or because of you.” Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He was also beginning to regret that he was going to have to sell the brooch, when he was done. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Candice was regretting not ever learning how to cook on her own. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Thirty seconds later I felt a pang of regret and ran to retrieve it. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z She wondered if he was regretting agreeing to meet with them in the first place. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “You’ll live to regret that statement, Melba,” Mother said as we were driving home. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He felt, surprisingly, no fear, nor any regret at leaving the community behind. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z The organization expressed regret that the program upset people. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z That was the worst forty-five minutes of our lives, sitting in silence and regret. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “If they don’t back down soon, the commanders will make them regret it.” Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z There’s still a graze on her left knee, but as we both look at it, there’s no regret inside the eyes of the girl. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z She opens the box and stuffs in any stray unmanageable feelings, any wayward sadness or regret, and clamps it shut. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Because we have to respond to omens,” the boy said, almost without meaning to; then he regretted what he had said, because the merchant had never met the king. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Would she regret not telling Ben it was too cold to go out in the kayak? Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z It had been a rare break for Ophie, a return to the old patterns of her day, and she regretted it as soon as she saw the expression on Penelope’s face. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z They died because they were in Nam, where being scared made you do things you would regret later. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He has some regret about leaving home, but he hopes to work well. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Don’t they know that regret begets regret begets regret? Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Farmer remembered the regret etched on his mother’s soft face when they had to leave it behind, but as usual, she didn’t complain. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z The patrolman was afraid that Roy’s father was upset enough to do something he might later regret. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I regretted the words as soon as they left my lips. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z I hadn’t planned my outburst correctly, and I regret some of it right away. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They would only crush him with wants and regrets. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “I told you you’d regret it if you spied on us again,” she says. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z “C’mon, Pudge. I’m teasing. You have to be tough here. I didn’t know how bad it was—and I’m sorry, and they’ll regret it—but you have to be tough.” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “The only thing I’ll regret is that nobody will hear my last words. People are always remembered for their last words. They’re almost like a message from beyond the grave.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “If we make it through this,” she said, leaning into me, “then I don’t regret one thing.” Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z But he also found that there were limits to his regret, and beyond a certain point he simply couldn’t feel much of anything for her. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z That has always been my greatest regret, and the most painful aspect of the choice I made. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I regretted saying it—I really did—but I think even if I hadn’t, our happy little interlude would have come to an end. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Booth struck the bar table with his fist and regretted a lost opportunity. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “The soldier will take you into Locarno. He will keep your pass-ports. I regret this but it is necessary. I have good hopes they will give you a visa or a police permit at Locarno.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z But try as he would, he could not make the milk last for ever, and presently, with a sigh of regret, he handed her the empty cup and slipped down into the bed. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z ‘Believe me, some days I regret the choice. Oh, you want to turn down our offerf Okay, fine! ZAP! Lose your memory! Go to Tartarus!’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I regretted the tone I took, because Walter had always been a brother to me and his friendship and support had never faltered. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z While I regretted the friendships I was losing, I cherished the growing ties to the eight. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “But I didn’t get it when I was underage. And I completely regret it because I was young and didn’t understand that tattoos were forever.” Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z No one had an abortion without regret, she thought; abortions were an action of last resort, when there was no better option. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The proof would not have existed for her, and if it had she would not have regretted being his daughter, or have asked for anything better than to suffer at his side in Hell. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z And while he won’t pull back, he also regrets it a little. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Now he regretted being a part of this at all. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “I’m just all filled up with feathers and regrets. And fears. I have a lot of fears.” Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z It all got twisted up in nightmares in the days that followed, and embellished by Lazlo’s horror and regret. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z But now I didn’t feel so many regrets. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z She pushed him gently towards his bed, and as he got in she slipped the portrait of Mary Poppins into his hand—hurriedly, in case she should regret it. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Sosie watched her go, feeling a terrible mix of relief and regret. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z What if they ran out of rice and regretted giving away these cakes that tasted like nothing? A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “I understand,” Mom said in an even voice that showed no sign of regret, and I knew we were finished. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “No one regrets more than I —” “You’re the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher!” said Harry. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The more I thought about Big Ma getting that phone call, the more I regretted being in detention with Danny the K. I missed being in class where everything was happening. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Automatically, she glanced down, then immediately regretted that she had not at least met their look. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Sure enough, the people who had thought the most before buying were the most satisfied, and those who had made impulse purchases more often regretted their decision. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Minutes or hours later, when the panic subsides, that is what I most regret. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z And you understood Wormtail too....You knew there was a bit of regret there, somewhere.... Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z As soon as it’s out of my mouth I regret it. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z In later years she regretted not being more factual, not providing herself with a store of raw material. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The question flies from my mouth before I have a chance to regret it, but his eyes still dance. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “Yes. But right now I’m really regretting it.” Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z The bulk of it was a lecture on loyalty: that families forgive, and that if I could not forgive mine, I would regret it for the rest of my life. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z If not, then “I can only regret the circumstances, and must abide the consequences.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Remember it, and try with heart and soul to master this quick temper, before it brings you greater sorrow and regret than you have known today.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z He regretted it, and he exulted in his mistake. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Those with husbands had folded themselves into starched coffins, their sides bursting with other people’s skinned dreams and bony regrets. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He told her about the good white Burgundy he and Olanna drank and how, afterward, he was overwhelmed with regret. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z A lot of human suffering comes from our emotions—fear, shame, worry, or regret. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z "My only regret is that I'm not going with you." Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Then without hesitating, I cut off my hair, watching with regret the long flaxen curls fall to the ground. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Then she said, “Most of the time, everyone deserves more than one chance. We all do things we regret now and then. You just have to carry them with you.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “I’m afraid you will regret it,” she said. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She asked Joyce how her parents were doing, and expressed her regret when Joyce replied that her father was quite ill. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She had been hurt too when they pulled apart; one day, perhaps, they’d be able to talk about it; but for now he felt full of sorrow and regret that he’d hurt her. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Sometimes, when my parents look at me, I catch glimpses of shame or regret, what must be lingering guilt about giving me away. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z And why had I these aspirations and these regrets? Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The most plausible explanation was that any lions out there—if lions they were—were released pets, bought in haste and later regretted. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z But the fast-moving events of those days not only prevented her plans from being carried out, they made her regret having conceived them. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z His only regret was that he’d never had a daughter, for he loved little girls as much as he loved little boys. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z He immediately regretted it, because the moment those names had faces, they became people instead of parameters. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Because even if she does regret it, I still want to be her friend. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z After tumbling to the bottom of the mine, badly injured, he felt more disappointment than pain: “I regretted that I could not find a better way to really put an end to this indescribable torment.” Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z They were often hotheaded but also fast to regret their harsh words; this was their peace offering of sorts. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “Something tells me I’m going to regret agreeing to this,” I say. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z For the present, he could not be spared, to his “very great mortification and regret; but still he looked forward with the hope of coming to Randalls at no distant period.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z I've left someone behind and lived to regret it every moment after. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Just please know that I have no regrets about any of this. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I’m going to do something I will regret. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I really regret how we argued last time. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z When I tell him, he will be consumed with regret like I am. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z In his eyes, Cabot Searcy had perhaps rushed into this marriage, but did not regret it for one single moment. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z This request, too, the lawyers refused, much to the regret of Milton Greeman, curator of Wistar’s renowned collection of medical specimens. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “I can always tell, Wormtail! You are regretting that you ever returned to me. I revolt you. I see you flinch when you look at me, feel you shudder when you touch me. “ Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I think he instantly regretted his words, for Father’s mouth hardened at that. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He said it with a simplicity that expressed no regret and asked for no pity. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z As a creature of the earth, he endured, hearty, whole, seemingly indestructible, with no regrets and no hope. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She focused on the woman's words, on her job offer, and felt the bite of regret. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z But I am past this checkpoint—I will never regret that I chose to remember. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z Inside, he felt numbed and foolish, stung by a pang of guilt and shame and regret. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “Repent. Say that you are sorry you sat at the foot of the human king. Say that you are sorry you allowed the human princess to touch you. Say that you regret these actions. ” The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Nothing could be less accurate than to suggest that I regret my association with such a gentleman. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z I regretted the words as soon as they were out. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Hope and despair, anticipation and regret, joy and anger. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z When she answered the phone, Ian spilled out an emotional apology, expressing his deep regret and remorse. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z There were times when I threw it all away, but I would quickly retrieve the notebook and lovingly smooth its pages, filled with regret, because I did not know when I could get another one. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I’ll probably regret it, but for now, for a minute, I allow myself to be the character in the romantic movie. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Maybe Shakespeare was saying that even in a world where miracles can happen, there’s still going to be pain, and loss, and regret. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Tne little glimpse of domestic harmony which had been offered her, gave her no regret, no longing. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z It was how Big Ma would look at me afterward that made me queasy and feel the regret. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z She had a moment of regret that she couldn’t see herself, but then it didn’t matter. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The adjutant general wrote to Tom’s captain, saying that Tom had “proved an excellent officer” and that he would “regret to see him quit the service.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Nothing gray, he thought, and remembered the sense of finality he’d felt throwing away his librarian’s robes after joining Eril-Fane—and the regret, too. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z But there ain’t ever much time for regrets, so I swallow down my heart and raise my hands in surrender. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z "I regret if we caused you alarm. If truth be told, we were not certain, we expected someone more . . . more . . ." "Regal?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He is beginning to regret buying a ticket to Octopussy’s Garden. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z And would have regretted the baby he gave her too, given it away, except it was golden and she had never seen that color except in the morning sky and in bottles of champagne. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, before I could express my regret, , he asked me—addressing me as M. Daumier-Smith—if I would kindly correct a few lessons. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Most of them started with “We regret to inform you...” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I’m sure his feet regretted the invitation, but Charlie never said a word about my clumsiness. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Howard was deeply embarrassed, but did not regret what he’d done. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He hadn’t even realized it till he crossed the line, and he regretted it instantly. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z With only occasional, and increasingly rare, encounters with the little girls he could persuade to be entertained by him, he lived rather peaceably among his things, admitting to no regrets. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z When I switch on the burner, my chest sinks with regret. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He felt giddy, but after he clicked Send, regrets assailed him. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He seemed to regret immediately this last remark and looked at me sheepishly, as though expecting me to say something comforting back to him. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z His only regret, he said, was that he hadn’t acted sooner. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z As he crawled across the tablecloth, he remembered the words of the prisoner in the dungeon, his regret that he did not look back at his daughter as he left her. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z She expressed no regret about her decision to marry him, and when Charles visited Maer, she felt happy and in love. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z For students like you, I do feel regret. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl had regretted it, but ever since then Basta chewed peppermint leaves from morning to night. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z With our jeans unfastened, Mabel's fingers grazing the elastic of my underwear, she said, "If we regret this tomorrow, we can blame it on the whiskey." We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Though she had no regrets about her choice, she felt something strangely like disappointment when he said, “As you wish.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z A flash of something—guilt? regret?—crossed his face. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z It was prying, and a bit impertinent—and she regretted the question the second it came out. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I immediately regretted that last point because I have discovered that in discussions it never helps to take a morally superior tone to one’s opponent. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I guess if you think regretting it makes Arman a nice man, then this story works for you. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z You should also know that as scary and hard as this day has been, you don't regret it for one minute. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He spoke without regret about the compromises he’s made along the path from organic farmer to agribusiness executive. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z I regret that it takes a life to learn how to live, Oskar. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z As he become marginally self-aware, he discovered loneliness, regret, and longing. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Part of me regrets being here, but a bigger part of me is happy to have found Safaa. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z "I'm going to regret this, I know it." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He was the one who said they should go and eat, and he sort of regretted the words as soon as they were out of his mouth. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “They asked us if we wanted to foster,” Grace’s mother explained, and even now, sixteen years later, Grace could see the lines of regret that Joaquin had etched on her face. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Percy knew it was a horrible wish, but he almost regretted that they hadn’t been captured at sea. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Something about this apparently sincere regret gave me courage. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She felt badly about this and regretted it her whole life. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t like you quitting anything, but under the circumstances….I just wanted to make sure you’re okay with the consequences, that you won’t regret the decision later. I mean, you love basketball, Finley.” Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z A part of me regretted making her miserable in this way—I think some of her pills made her feel even more awful than she already felt. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I confess to feeling a flicker of regret when some kids laughed at that. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She picked up the bunting and owlet, regretting that she had found a provider only to lose him again. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “For the rest of your life you will regret not humbling yourself and following his counsel.” Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I regret never saying what I was thinking, never saying, “But what if that was me? What if I marry some loser who hits me? Would you care then? Would you help?” Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Here’s another thing that’s also true: I am my father’s greatest regret. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Just as soon as I’d said my mean thing, I regretted it, but it was too late. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “I could have,” Kvothe said seriously, “and I didn’t. I made my choice and I regret it to this day. Bones mend. Regret stays with you forever.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Pet’s face tracked toward her, and she felt a sheen of an emotion coming off it, not quite regret but something bittersweet. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Too late to regret not packing the Victoria’s Secret silk pajamas my mother got me two birthdays ago, which still had the tags on them in a drawer somewhere back home. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z One of the first people to respond was Eleanor Roosevelt, who wired: “I regret extremely that Washington is to be deprived of hearing Marian Anderson, a great artist.” The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z He says Kathie urged him to let her and the children move on with their lives, explaining his eventual absence, something he says he regrets. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z "You touch me and you're going to regret it for the rest of your short life." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Ashima regrets that the plate on which the rice is heaped is melamine, not silver or brass or at the very least stainless-steel. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Lyra imagined the Chaplain speaking loftily, listening to the star daemons’ remarks, and then nodding judiciously or shaking his head in regret. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z When I wrote to my new employer conveying my regrets at the situation, I received by reply from America instructions to recruit a new staff 'worthy of a grand old English house'. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z And the tension he had expected, the weight of memory and regret that would come with seeing Olanna again in her presence, were absent. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He looks like he's regretting convincing his mom to play. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “Perhaps you already know it? You are a clever man, after all, Severus. You have been a good and faithful servant, and I regret what must happen.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z In the four years since leaving graduate school, Katherine had not once regretted her decision to exchange the high-profile academic opportunity for domestic life. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Slughorn looked deeply troubled now: He was gazing at Riddle as though he had never seen him plainly before, and Harry could tell that he was regretting entering into the conversation at all. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I feel something stir in my chest, something worse than sadness, worse than regret. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “Lose your courage now, and you’ll regret it. And frankly, how many more Indian lawyers do we need?” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “You boys will regret it if you move any farther up the ranks. Trust me. It’s just more hassle and higher tuitions.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I don’t know what I was thinking,” I said, allowing a little groan of regret to steal into my voice. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z His eyes flashed with anger, enough so that I regretted I had spoken. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z He was desperately hoping Florida had made it to shore, and he was regretting that neither he nor Florida had been wearing their life jackets. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z She still looks like my mother, and I regret the decision. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I think of all the times I didn’t go to my grandfather’s in order to work on the diversity project instead, and I regret them all. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z The moment I spoke the words, I regretted them, but I could hardly take them back. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I’m not sure if it’s because I complimented him or if if s regret or something else. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I think he will regret this when he looks back on his life. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z “You will not regret that you helped your family today.” Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I wasn’t crazy about cruising around the bay, and setting foot in the boat made me regret the idea of heading out to the island. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Anya sipped the potion off the spoon and immediately regretted it. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “If only these old eyes of mine could make out the letters,” Hannah regretted. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z "I know I'm going to regret asking this, but why don't you want your mom to pick you up?" City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He knew now that he might do so without regretting it. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Still, she was starting to feel some regret, and now she was glad her grandparents didn’t have a mirror. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z His grin widened, and I immediately regretted telling him. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “I’ll do better,” I say, then instantly regret the declaration because I am probably not going to be back for dinner tonight, either. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Thanks, Sahil,” I said, wondering if he could hear the tears threatening, the pain and regret behind every syllable. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He deeply regrets his mistake he told me. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z I had no regrets about missing a scene like that. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z "I regret my little ruse, Lord Petyr, but when we spoke, I could not know the Domishmen would accept my offer." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I had learned to leave old places without regret and to accept new ones for what they looked like. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z As he raised his head, Pinmei glimpsed his haunted eyes and saw how broken he was by worry and regret. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The architects returned from their tour discouraged and full of regret. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z That was the moment when she first felt a twinge of regret. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m going to turn it on, there’s no way I’ll be able to resist, and yet I’m sure that when I do, I’ll regret it, because this can only mean something bad. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z A slow killing gives a criminal time to regret his crimes and think of the right words to prove he can change. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Watching soccer practice brings me a pang that’s part longing, part regret, and part resentment. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z “I’m really glad we did, Hudson. D and I were talking about this last night. I don’t regret us dating, and I wouldn’t throw any of it away. Literally.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z And not without regret, she turned away from the pull of the starry sky, and far below her, she saw the fortress, a mountain of white snow. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I won't cross the line again, but I have no regret—except to think I pushed you further away. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I'm sure she regretted asking to see it. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Becky wishes me luck with the sweetest smile; I pray she’s not a Decker, and if she is, I hope she passes without any regrets. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Quite wretched, I should say, and sick with longing for their lost child. They made a terrible mistake and will always regret it. When I told them you were safe, your parents’ relief overwhelmed them. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The only regret I had about being student body president was having lunch with the Rotary Club at the Santa Maria Inn. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z “I believe that you will regret leaving Locarno,” the second official said. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z I carried myself well, as my father had taught me, with neither fear nor regret on my face. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Rabiya perks up, and I decide that I must be right about her feelings, even as I swallow my own regret over not being able to talk about Zohra with her. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z “But until he returns you are grounded—and if you do something this stupid again you’ll barely live to regret it. Understand?” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Hazel pursed her lips, as if she regretted raising the subject. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Have you ever done anything you regretted?” asked Mini. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z As his food supply grew meager, McCunn deeply regretted tossing all but a dozen of his shotgun shells into the lake. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z For all eternity, the human would regret making the Black Tortoise of Winter so...so... When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I felt sorry for him, and I regretted having mentioned Billy’s uncle. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “Goodbye,”, said Sybil, and ran without regret in the direction of the hotel. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z “I regret, Sir, having to give you such distressing news.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z There is no wind to carry, bear, or even refuse to bear, a sound so heavy with regret. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Jo couldn’t resist giving that little slap, but May took it so meekly she regretted it a minute after, and fell to praising the great vases, which still remained unsold. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Anya made it one street with her arms curled into her chest before she desperately regretted fleeing without her coat. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I hit some other plane, a space of no pain, no future, no consequence, no next moment, no regret, only this: a gun and a score to settle. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I regret to state that I was not afraid of telling the enormous lie comprehended in the answer “No.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z I ask her, and feel the first real pang of regret. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But he knew his father would make him regret that too. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “But here I am ... I hope I don’t regret this.” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Staying because of Mr. Bender’s erased life and regrets. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z He came to regret this mistake, however, when the winter term ended and I went back to my comfortable little room in Monmouth House and all my old incompetent ways. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The Queen looked at Con with a trace of regret on her face, and for the first time that day, the glamour she wore cracked. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z My only cause for regret was that Julia had not been so fortunate as I. What had become of her no one seemed to know. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z But she regretted that it came too late for Ben and Old Rit, her mother and father, to benefit by it. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Sir Bruce and the other one had me at a considerable disadvantage, as you will admit, and I regret to say that I was compelled to run away.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Now I regretted telling her anything at all. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Similarly Mrs. Brindle does not discuss Katie’s interest in drama or express regret that she cannot afford to cultivate her daughter’s talent. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z She was little, but everything about her proclaimed that she was used to being obeyed and anyone who didn’t was going to regret it. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ah. Wow. Sorry to hear that, man,” he said, now regretting the joke he had made. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Eilonwy’s words stung him—all the more because he had begun to regret his own decision. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “It sounds like . . . treason,” I said, only to instantly regret my words. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z It is with the greatest regret, therefore, that I must inform you that you do not fulfill our requirements. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z “There was no regret,” observed the Chicago Tribune, “rather a feeling of pleasure that the elements and not the wrecker should wipe out the spectacle of the Columbian season.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “The Secretary of War regrets to inform you that Luke Maynard was killed in action on February 16, 1943. Further details will be forwarded to you as they become available.” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Dad, on the other hand, seemed more like those friends who had abandoned Erik, who now regretted ever getting involved with him in the first place. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The moment I spoke I regretted my words, for the secret, inscrutable look came back in his eyes again, and once again I suffered the intolerable discomfort that floods one after lack of tact. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “Boys and girls, I regret to inform you that one of our students has passed on. We will hold a memorial service for Michael Dobson during assembly this Friday.” The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Thomas regretted having come inside in the first place—but he did want to talk to that Newt guy. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z When I sat down after the argument, I regretted that decision. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z But I come to regret it, because of course he pulls us into orbit around the star formation that is Jupe-and-Coop. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Should he have argued with Dimple more, to see if this was something she really, really wanted, and something she wouldn’t regret later? When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He felt no regret as the image of the smoking furnace and the white pieces of bone came back to him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “I’m taking a victory lap sixty miles from where I five. I came to find you, you idiot! And don’t think I don’t already regret it.” Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Walking back to the meeting point, I swung between peace with my decision and wrenching regret. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z To Tristran's regret, he had caught no more than a pink and tantalizing glimpse of Victoria, who was his sister's age and, without any doubt, the most beautiful girl for a hundred miles around. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z "Small token of regret, that one of mine would do this thing." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Today I feel only a mild regret that we were not more civilized with each other at the time. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “But obviously she regretted it to have brought you out here.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The moment she says this she regrets it. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z I regret that my grandparents hadn’t been a bigger part of my life until now, but Mom and Dad had their reasons, I guess. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Going into damage control, CBS announced its regret that a few listeners who had heard only parts of the program “mistook fantasy for fact.” Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z She looked at me and just shook her head, and for a second it seemed like she regretted bringing me to the garden. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Frey will die missing and regretting the loss of the sword he gave to Skirnir so long ago, for love of Gerd. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I regretted asking the moment the question left my mouth. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He didn’t share his reservations with Mills, an omission he would come to regret. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He felt just one tiny twinge of regret... Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I got up from my own chair, with mixed feelings of regret and confusion. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z And he had never regretted this more deeply than he did that night when he and Bull and Lucy were discovered in the empty railcar. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z What I am mourning is perhaps not worth saving, but I regret its loss nevertheless. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t regret it either, even though I wish we could go back and get me home on time. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The minute I said that, I regretted it. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Standing there in my thin robe with my stinging skin and heart, I know I can’t bear even one more look of regret. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I peeked up at him one more time, and regretted it. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Jefferson regretted to inform Adams that the story was untrue; he had not compiled a collection of the libels against himself. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z There was a dull pang of regret because it was not the lass of love which had inflamed her, because it was not love which had held this cup of life to her lips. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z It had not occurred to them, then or at any point until now, to regret the loss of her old name. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Perhaps you may now begin to regret that you spent one whole day, out of so few, in having your hair cut.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z I do not regret the decision, but I often wonder if the Thunderhead would have done a better job. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I regret that I never saw a bear or wolf or followed the padding retreat of a giant hellbender salamander, never shooed away a bobcat or sidestepped a rattlesnake, never flushed a startled boar. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He was beginning to regret coming here alone. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He had felt what it was like to sit forever doing nothing, just regretting your mistakes. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I didn’t regret my time in real school. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Her face clouded, as if she regretted having brought it up. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z This is a new kind of information, for me, and I regret somewhat that I cannot be in closer touch with my mitochondria. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But when that brief mercy faded, when she regretted her humanity in favor of her own desires, she became what she is now. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Nobody, not even Prosper, ever asked Scipio whether he regretted having gone on the merry-go-round. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z They are the enemy to bitterness and regret, and sweeten this exile we have brought upon ourselves. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “Precisely,” she'd say, and I quickly regretted the c and the s in that word. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “Not cautious enough, it seems. At least you won’t live to regret your mistakes.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I open a beer instead, which I regret immediately. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He took another deep breath, almost a gasp, put a hand to his chest, shook his head with regret. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z My only regret was that I hadn’t written down my obituary, but I figured Miss Volker would do a good one. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She was coming to regret leaving the Yellow City untaken after defeating its army in the field. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z But he had ended up working on the railroads, and he didn’t regret it, because now he had a small pension. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z I regretted my order as soon as I heard Styx’s. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z By now Stark was no doubt regretting his chivalrous impulse. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z This left me no course but to regret that I had been “betrayed into a warmth which,” and on the whole to repudiate, as untenable, the idea that I was to be found anywhere. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z I asked, thinking that, in the daylight, she had seen my spots and regretted sharing her mat with me. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z But he added that he always regretted not being big enough to play football there. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I never regretted that you were born. I only regret how I handled it. I never should have lied about who you were.” A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He looked for a reaction, instinctively, and at once regretted it. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z We heard from some of our men that the most senior PAC prisoners had expressed regret that we had not been hanged. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I said with a little regret in my voice. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It was early in the morning, but I didn’t regret getting up to see it, for the bay was full of little boats, the shore so picturesque, and a rosy sky overhead. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t abuse your privileges at this school, young man, or you will regret it.” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “There is no point in keeping vengeance or stubbornness. These things”—he sighed—“these things I so regret in my life. Pride. Vanity. Why do we do the things we do?” Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I have twice done you a wrong which I regret now. One was in breaking the promise which I gave my husband to bring you up as my own child; the other—” she stopped. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I do not regret choosing Dauntless or leaving Abnegation. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Her only regret was that the card was to be anonymous. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z The doctor showed much doubt and perhaps regret that he had ever cooperated with me in this transformation. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Her emotions welled inside her and she could feel them washing against her insides: sadness and regret and anger and pain and confusion and relief and more she couldn’t name. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He sighs, like this is a huge regret in his life. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I want to prove myself to him so that no matter what happens between us, he won’t ever look back at me and regret our choice. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Burr’s response was incisively curt: “having Considered it attentively,” he wrote, “I regret to find in it nothing of that sincerity and delicacy which you profess to Value.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to say something I might regret. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Immediately Pax thought of his boy’s father pulling him from the car, his voice mimicking a sense of regret Pax knew was false by the burst of lie-scent he’d given off. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He thought about Amanda and regretted that she no longer moved him, and when he searched his memory for the last embers of their excessive passion he could not find them. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll regret that later,” Tucker said, “when my steering column is gone.” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z When Knapp had started that ruckus, I had momentarily regretted my decision to save Arnold. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z He regrets not having brought his running shoes along; he could have done a few miles on the treadmill before preparing himself for the event. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I’m starting to regret leaving my parents and Auntie Idris behind. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I shall personally never regret the life Comrade Nomzamo and I tried to share together. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “To my regret, I have overlooked his crimes. But I willabet his evil no more. I will not be accountable for your destruction, Ophelia. Perhaps that will atone...” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “Here’s the truth: if I catch you spying on us ever again you’ll regret it for the rest of your life!” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z He thought with a flicker of regret of the snapshots his mother used to send him from Calcutta, of prospective brides who could sing and sew and season lentils without consulting a cookbook. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He immediately regretted the remark as her eyes narrowed. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z They say Alexander the Great saw what his soldiers had done to the city and regretted it. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Except, even scared to death of being found, he couldn’t scrape up full regret for that. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z Harry had no reason to regret his choice once he saw Dean fly that evening; he worked well with Ginny and Demelza. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I regret bein’ so scared of the south, after it took my dad, that I couldn’t go back. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z All the parents leaned over the children as they exchanged soft words and softer touches, hands gripping hands, palms cupping cheeks and jaws, all heavy with sorrow and regret. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z ‘If you trouble this village again, you will regret it.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z For the first time in my life I have a real regret. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “Will you tell General Hancock, please, that General Armistead sends his regrets. Will you tell him . . . how very sorry I am . . .” The energy failed. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s avoiding me because dearly her conscience is eating away at her and soon she will be nothing but an oily husk of regret. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z In spite of his delight in Bilbo’s company Frodo felt a tug of regret as they passed out of the Hall of Fire. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z There was something almost like regret in Capricorn's voice. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I had known the day was coming, but the regret I saw in Maa’s eyes made me tremble. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Maxine is open about her past, showing him photographs of her ex-boyfriends in the pages of a marble-papered album, speaking of those relationships without embarrassment or regret. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z When I turn around, Trub surprises me by saying, “When Nate said he could smell regret, he was talking about me.” Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z “You keep telling yourself that, Judas. But tell yourself that somewhere else, because the sight of you is making me want to do something I’ll regret.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Already I regret having brought it up, but I have to know. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Instantly I regretted my words, for I did not wish to seem ungrateful. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “By saying the slave should eat honey," he explained, “he means that we should find a little pity in our hearts for one who was driven by despair to do something he will always regret." Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z I begin to regret those last dozen oysters. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Already he was regretting the choice, watching his hopes for a different future fall away. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z And when elected President of the Royal Society, in 1680, he expressed his regrets that he could not take up the post because his personal religious beliefs prevented him from swearing the necessary oaths. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z “The loan of the girl is the least we owe her. I hope you regret your decision to send away the sister. Even small hands would be helpful now.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z This, right here, is the biggest regret I could ever have. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z It was such a beauty, I almost regretted having to launch it and see it shattered back on earth. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z It was easy to make her mad, and she was nearly always cross with Bess and annoyed with the twins—but then she’d fill with regret, moaning in agony over her own sharp tongue. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Jaime would lose patience and start beating up his brother but he would quickly regret it, because he was much stronger than Nicolas and his own strength made him feel guilty. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z My only regret is that this had to happen during my lifetime. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z He regretted this later when he realized that the mockingbirds and the finches would have been wonderful evidence for his theory. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z This man sat there, his cowering, pale face filled with regret and fear, and at the end of the day, he would still get to go home. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z All of England—including Shackleton—regretted losing the honor of being first at the Pole. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z I regretted blowing my chance to warm up to him. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z One of the movies he had sneak-watched once was a movie about killer birds, and now he was regretting ever checking it out. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z But the adventure-seeking former president never regretted his trip down the River of Doubt. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z She was the only person I regretted deceiving with my feigned death. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I also regretted it once Jay released her wrath. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “Instinct, it’s called instinct. Still, answer the question, any regrets now?” Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He said, “I regret the need to wake you, sir.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z A shadow of something—surprise, annoyance, regret maybe—passed over her face. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The writer said she deeply regretted any inconvenience or confusion this change of plans might cause the school. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z He sucked in air and immediately regretted it. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t ever want Jamie to regret letting me follow him to California. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “You may want to sleep there, but you’ll sorely regret it in the morning.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I don't regret writing the letter in the least, but I regret signing it. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z I didn’t think Noelle was going to show up, so I almost didn’t come—but then I decided I didn’t want any regrets. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z His feeling of regret was so strong that he actually felt pain walking away from the school building, but he’d made a decision and he knew he had to stick to it. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “I got a lot to regret about my life,” he said. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z We came, we saw, we took away and we left behind, we must be allowed our anguish and our regrets. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Things that you regret about it, things that you feel would have made it go better.” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z “Yes,” I said, and instantly regretted my unconditional agreement. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Will I see you again?” she asks, and to be honest, I think I’ll regret what I say next. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The priest’s eyes lighten then, with a touch of regret poured gently into them. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Except the woman who regretted ever knowing him at all and locked her door rather than say it out loud. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z A decision I found myself regretting some hours later when I awoke to two sweaty, meaty hands shaking the holy hell out of me. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z But then I allow myself to see, and I flush with regret. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hard work doesn’t guarantee success, only no regrets,” Seven said automatically, reciting one of her parents’ favorite Ravenskillian sayings. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z In fact, Jefferson’s version of the dinner-table bargain dates from that later time, probably 1792, when he deeply regretted his complicity. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z I stuff my hands in my pockets to keep them from doing something I’ll regret. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z —I’m not going to judge you, Hannah, but did anything happen that night that you regret? Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Already he was miserably regretting his rudeness to the young apprentice, who he knew had meant no harm. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Later, though, he regretted having given in, as he thought of it. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z She swathed him in her passionate and violent love, scratched him like a puppy, shouted at him when she got angry, and ran to hug him when she regretted it. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly realizing what he was doing, Rishi scrambled to help her, apparently consumed by a vortex of regret. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Maybe I was wrong, and maybe someday I’ll look back and regret lashing out like that. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Zoe and I got into a fight. She told me I was being stupid. She said I’d regret my choice. She said Luke would let me down someday.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z She had left her other husbands, casually and with no regrets. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z But I also remembered how helpless and afraid he had made me feel, and I regretted not having done more. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I regretted saying this the moment it escaped from my lips, of course: I felt like such a fake. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z As soon as he said Percy’s name, Leo regretted it. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z With amiable regret, he declined the offer of a combat post under General Dreedle. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z My only regret was that we could not play the basketball season over again. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z When the day finally came, he drove us to the airport, the radio tuned to the American radio station, where Brenda Lee sang her regrets. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Worry and regret are both useless weights that provide no drag. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z He did not tolerate sadness or regret over a move in any member of his family, just as he did not tolerate poor morale among Marines in his squadron. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z My head pulsed with shame and regret, and I couldn’t bear to meet his eyes. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She regrets her mortifying lack of confidence, the extra ten pounds she carried on her frame during puberty. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” he said slowly with a touch of regret in his voice, “that is very sweet of you to offer, but I have two cases of peaches left over from last year.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The authorities did not regret giving permission, for once the garden began to flourish, I often provided the warders with some of my best tomatoes and onions. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “You will absolutely regret it. Don’t do this.” Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z “Put your hands on me, and I will make you regret it.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Mark didn’t want the situation to explode into something they’d all regret. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Alma had never been to college, the great regret of her life, and like Mary, she became a mother well before she entered her twenties. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Sick with regret, Macklin took his dogs one by one from harness. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Furthermore, Dasch expressed his regret in returning to Nazi Germany almost as soon as he arrived, and how he had worked on figuring out a way to return to the United States. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z I am filled with regret at the thought of losing this friend. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I felt a pang of regret as I watched it go about the business of crushing out the scattered fires. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It was an answer I would regret for years to come. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z To ease their worries he smiled good-naturedly and gave a little wave—then immediately regretted it. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z However, Penelope could not think of a way to bring up the subject that would not be awkward; with regret she let the moment pass. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “We were not blessed with babes, alas, and that is to my regret,” she said with a sigh. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “There is no use regretting what has happened,” said Gwydion, as they set out again. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z She felt a sudden regret—she didn’t know anything in Hebrew yet. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Finally I asked Elnora, “Do you think that Prince Hamlet regrets his rash deed? He should express some sorrow for my loss, at least.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z There was resigned regret that the new flat was not as nice as their Lorimer Street home. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Vincent immediately regrets confiding in him and worries that his boss will tell Uncle Cent and that Ma and Pa will find out. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Did she ever think she’d be on a bus, drenched from the rain, smelling like sorrow and regret? Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z It’s the same size as the one that held my piece of the moon, and I feel a pang of regret over throwing it out the window. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z It was certainly beautiful, but Tendai felt a pang of regret at not being able to hear the real birds. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He leaves him with regret, “but I repeat, it is necessary.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “I didn’t want to upset you,” I say softly, already regretting bringing this up. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I hesitated for a moment over the keyboard—struck by a premonition that this was information I might regret knowing—then typed “Ruby Ridge” into the browser. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The regrets piled thickly on one another until Matt’s thoughts were running around in his head like a hamster on a wheel. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I do not even regret shooting the guards outside the control room, because it was so important that I get past them. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Anything just to make those cowards regret even looking at me twice. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I pantomime excellent health, existential angst, regret, and an enormous sense of loss, all via a single nod. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “The Führer is a talented watercolorist. He applied to art school”—Dr. Lange had lowered his voice—“but the school did not accept him. Oh, how they will regret it.” Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I could hear the regret and bitterness in his voice. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z My hope that we would be reconciled grew dim, and I was filled with new regrets. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z But more than any shame I feel about my own actual violence, my greatest regret was that in seeking to defend you I was, in fact, endangering you. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z “I regret that I cannot indulge your childish whims, but I refuse to pity you in the manner to which you are well accustomed.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z A member of the Church told him he’d regret the decision the rest of his life. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Although I ultimately don’t regret these past few years, I’ve come to the realization that this is not the place for me. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Frank figured Reyna was regretting her decision to let him join. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The giddy fury of this afternoon will fade, and I will regret what I’ve done. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She did not regret the trade she had made in order to find him. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But as soon as my butt hit the navy-striped cushion, I regretted our choice. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z He must have had regrets and parts of himself he was afraid to acknowledge or share. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “Do men regret when they kill in war? Does the personality of a soldier coming at you over the top of a trench matter? “ Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The regrets and meditations, however, did not spread as far as Aaron Burr. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Shame, remorse, regret, responsibility—all of the siblings of guilt. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z And I regret not calling the police that first day we met the pervert. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z I had to smile—she was still the same old Dedd, who stocked the shelves of the family store so neatly I always regretted having to sell anything. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It lay motionless and dark in front of the church, and despite the necessity of it all, I felt a pang of regret for killing the poor beast. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The mood in the car was heavy, and at first I regretted having suggested the diversion, but the moment Dad saw the falls he was transformed, elated. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z With the realization, she jumped to her feet and at once regretted it. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He was already regretting not filling out the early retirement form. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Am I saying something I will regret bitterly tomorrow? The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z "It is better to move now,” he said, "than to regret it later.” The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z Right away, I regretted walking into the house. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z She did regret, however, that the mad Englishman from Cambridge had decided not to come and enliven the mood. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z The Thunderhead allowed us to make that costly mistake, leaving the Scythedom to wallow in its own regret to this very day. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I can tell she regrets saying it to me, but still she doesn’t say anything else. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She grimaced, as if she were about to do something she regretted. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Walking along in the silence, he had no regrets. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Here’s a thing about me: I regret most of my actions five minutes after the fact. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The next morning, I severely regretted touching that bottle. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z If I live through this war, can I live with having done nothing, or will my life be poisoned with regret? The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She is also grateful, but she is sure this gratitude will turn into regret. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z My letter began with the words, "Dear Monsieur Sedaris, We regret to inform you..." Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z His regard for her was quite imaginary; and the possibility of her deserving her mother’s reproach prevented his feeling any regret. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “You have nothing to apologize for, Percy. I made my own choice. I don’t regret it.” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I have done things I deeply regret, said things I wish I could take back, and disappointed people in ways that still embarrass me. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Maybe my biggest regret would be having feathered costumes at my birthday party, too. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “Hi, Father Mike. Beautiful service today,” Tessie said, and immediately regretted it. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “No. Whatever you were about to ask. I don’t regret anything about us.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Every now and then, I try to remember one of his riddles, but it only conjures up more regret and guilt. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He wondered if Kaira now regretted shutting the door on her bodyguard. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “Nope,” he said—clipped, final, soft, as though he regretted it but could never permit such a thing. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped forward the same moment Liam did, holding my hands out in front of me to keep him from doing something I knew he would regret. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Yet he didn’t regret the time he’d spent at Camp Jupiter. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But I feel a surge of regret even as the words come out of my mouth. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “Come on,” I say, my own Noise raging so loud I can barely hear myself think, which is something I’m about to regret, you watch. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “Hamlet, I warned you that I cannot bear your teasing today, is your lightness a ploy to put me off from you? Tell me in plain words that you regret our embracing!” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z She heard the smile in what he was saying, but there was a hint of regret, too, tinting all his words blue. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Do you think...do you think they regret following me?” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I mean, not that Sahil didn’t have nice, big, manly hands that I 100 percent did not regret touching. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Negroes around me shook their heads slowly, with regret. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” she reasoned, “like most murderers I’m full of regret. If we give them a proper burial I’ll feel less guilty about poisoning them.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The court truly regrets the death of Jerome Rogers. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z It wasn’t until two moves ago—when we left Blessed, Alabama—that I regretted leaving. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “I’m very sorry you were disappointed, dear, but we all did our best to satisfy you,” said Mrs. March, in a tone full of motherly regret. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Those times I remembered the loss of my past with regret, I quickly reminded myself of all the things my teachers could give me. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z "The Hand did call upon me, with Lord Stannis, the king's brother. I regret to say, they did not honor me with their patronage." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z And so, with an urgency that would soon turn to deep regret, he and Fezzik approached the Zoo of Death. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He regretted having spoken to the camel driver about what he had seen in the desert. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I regretted it as soon as I said it. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I had spoken hastily, without thinking, without a sense of responsibility, and I now greatly regretted it. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Poppy sighed, “Fifty years from now you will deeply regret this moment.” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z The words tumbled from Koffi's mouth before she could stop them, and she prayed she wouldn’t regret them. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z It took me a long time to stop feeling those regrets. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “I heard what you said to Mom after the play. You said we were your greatest regret.” The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I slip out of the elevator before I say something I’ll regret. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z No, I think, but even if it were, it turned out to be Mitt, some wondrous thing, who will forever annul any of our regret. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Below my rising panic lies an ocean of regret. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Perhaps a final reason to accept the credibility of Jefferson’s version of the story, then, is that he was not boasting about his political influence, but confessing his profound regret. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z In those two years he had had time to regret his decision and to learn that without Blanca he had lost his taste for the young girls who had previously attracted him. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z And at once Malcolm began to regret not having rolled back more of the tarpaulin: he could see hardly anything ahead. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He was sick with lust and mesmerized with regret. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z If the ideas of Pauketat, the University of Illinois archaeologist, are correct, the immigrants probably came to regret their decision to move. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Each time, he'd cycle through feelings of anger, regret, longing, hope, despair, longing, anger, regret. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z It’s one of my few regrets in life, not getting my college degree. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Then he said slowly, “Sir, I think General Ewell defers too much to General Early. He is . . . uncertain. I regret the necessity for speaking, sir. I would have preferred not . . .” “I know.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “OK. But if I have to clean up your puke, I’ll make sure you regret it.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I laughed with him, hiding a secret twinge of regret — why did he have to look like a runway model when I couldn’t? Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He knew that water was no small matter, and that they’d all have died without his gift, so he didn’t tend to waste much regret over not having Skathis’s power. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z His hopes sank lower and lower, and he felt utterly despondent, bitterly regretting his offer to take the animals in the first place. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z On the drive home, and for the rest of the evening, her mother was strangely silent, and she regretted ever bringing it up. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I’m done with those; regrets are an excuse for people who have failed. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z “Well, I be mighty delighted,” she said after a moment, seeming to have briefly regretted the impetuosity that had led her to call him a “pretty” man. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z “Do you regret us—” Lydia started to ask, in a hesitant murmur. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “I didn’t come here to have you read my palm,” he said, already regretting having come. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “Everything has a smell, kid. Magic, joy, fear, regret—all of it can be detected if you’ve got the right nose.” Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z "I shall hold you to that oath. I pray you never regret the giving of it." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z But as we sat in the dark living room, I heard them, one by one whispering their regrets. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z "If you touch me," said the star, "lay but a finger on me, you will regret it forevermore." Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z It was a dangerous thought, and he regretted it at once. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I think of the times, after my father’s death, when I’d picked fights in school or shouted things I later regretted. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She did not know exactly what he meant, but whatever it was, she regretted that she had come. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z According to tradition they were: “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z So I said yes, and I regretted it the second the word came out of mv mouth. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z And then, on a whim—in a misstep that they would later come to regret—they called Wilkins and Franklin to come and have a look. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z And hope that none of us regret it. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Without the slightest regret I said goodbye to Repton for ever and rode back to Kent on my motorbike. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z If I had it to do over again, there are a few mistakes I wouldn’t make, but in general there’s nothing I regret. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Which makes me think she regrets the kiss. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He seemed to regret his loss of temper. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z With regret in his voice, he told me that his doctor advised him against defying and going to prison. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Isobel does not even inscribe her name upon the pages, referring to her in passing only as the illusionist, a precaution he advised himself and now regrets. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Oh! no—none in the least. I never saw Mrs. Weston better in my life—never looking so well. Papa is only speaking his own regret.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z He had planned ahead to shoot Guiteau, and he didn't regret his action. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I have no regrets of not going back, for I know the people of the area are doomed, and so are those rich, arrogant outsiders who feel they can conquer the world. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z His eyes dimmed with a mild and momentary regret. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I know there will be no more names because Shay has made it known since Mr. Daniels first announced the election that anyone who runs against her will regret it. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z I regret not being reason enough to make them care more. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z I don’t believe in “sadness,” “joy,” or “regret.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Your Honor, I regret that the defense has raised the viperous issue of race and class hate in this trial. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z There was a fierce note of regret in his voice. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “A bit on the imperfect side, yes,” said Feral with regret, and they just couldn’t maintain their seriousness in the face of such an understatement. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I would make the case a cause celebre, and make them regret they had ever charged me in the first place. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I nodded; and presented my regrets that I had to step suddenly away upon an errand. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He eyes me curiously, and I regret asking my question. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z As they rode from under the eaves of the wood, Legolas halted and looked back with regret. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z There were some among the traders—those who had put up their prices and made their money—who regretted their going. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Saber came much more naturally to me than épée had, and I almost felt guilty that after two years of hard work on the épée squad, I abandoned it with no regrets. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I regret it immediately, but I don’t apologize. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Brother Khoi nods and I smile, but I regret not having my doll as soon as the white bundle sinks into the sea. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z My attempts at praying became a nuisance, spoiling my days; and I regretted the promise I had given Granny. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Shortly before her departure, set for Wednesday, June 14, she wrote to her mother, “I am going to leave Chicago with real regret.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “To experience it just once. And I need to get back down the hall and get in line, and have that chance. I just—I will regret it forever if I don’t.” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I regretted the words the moment they were out. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z As leftover tears from earlier in the day mix with the water I splash on my face, I regret hearing a word of their conversation. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Since that moment Tree-ear had regretted the rashness of his offer. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z “This is a truck stop, honey, so we’re no stranger to people missing people and people having regrets over stuff they wish they’d said before leaving. You need a hug with Chester here?” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “You are now my prisoner. Do exactly as I say or you’ll regret it! ” Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z But I don’t regret my choice one bit. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z But I’m pretty sure I’ll regret it more if I don’t. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Just as the consequences of Milkman’s own stupidity would remain, and regret would always outweigh the things he was proud of having done. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Even before all Berkeley’s commitments and promises were formally ironed out, he tendered his regrets to Conant. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z The instant Webb broke the string, I regretted what I had done. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z To get away from the bitter regret that beset me I started to walk forward over the snow towards the ship. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z “But I will make them regret crossing me.” The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But I don't regret taking charge last night. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “I regret to have to tell you this,” he continued, “but the rest of you will need to wait here in Lobuje with Harold until we get the situation under control.” Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Ekon almost regretted speaking up as the eyes of every warrior shot to him. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He continued, without need, “Don’t regret it, Prince O. It was him or us.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Everyone I saw at the prison seemed surrounded by a cloud of regret and remorse. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Nor did Sticky, who regretted his outburst, not least because it was imprudent to discuss cheating in the corridor, and even worse to mention Morse code. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “Instead of losing your temper, count backward from ten. Let the hotness cool down. That way you won't say things that you will regret.” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z In later days he even killed women, when he had been worked into such a state—though he regretted it bitterly afterwards. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I swear, many’s the day I regret she talked me out of killing her. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z The old man’s voice sharpened, and at once Ekon regretted asking. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “Don’t you have any regret? Any remorse? Those were our friends we killed.” An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z My only regret is that the clouds had blown in while we walked, leaving the sky flat and grey as slate. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He stormed out, telling her he regretted ever marrying her daughter and that she and the baby were not welcome in his house. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z There’s something like a collective sigh of regret from the semicircle of people spread out before me. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z But as soon as the words leave my mouth, I regret it. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z No one would be left alone in a tiny house with only their regrets and sorrows to keep them company. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “Maybe it was a hasty decision—a decision we’ll all regret.” Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I could pass my life here,” said he to me; “and among these mountains I should scarcely regret Switzerland and the Rhine.” Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry reached instinctively for the hilt of the sword and drew it close to him, but regretted his action at once: He could tell that the goblin had noticed. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Cheap beer ruled, the sort you could drink fast and, later, throw up without regret. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z She couldn’t look the woman in the face, and now she regretted having confessed this dark secret from her childhood. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Never once in their dialogues did I hear a syllable of regret at the hospitality they had extended to me, or of suspicion of, or aversion to, myself. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z It was the hardest season of my life, but I didn’t regret a single moment of it. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z By the time Halloween arrived, Harry was regretting his rash promise to go to the deathday party. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I grabbed his arm, regret pinching in my chest. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “No,” said he, smiling, “that is no subject of regret at all. I have no pleasure in seeing my friends, unless I can believe myself fit to be seen.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z My mom's biggest regret in life was that she never went to college. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Later, as she was doing laundry, she regretted that she had sneaked around in his room. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “Fine,” I said, and hung up knowing I was going to regret that. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Even if she had been concerned, there were reverberations of Calvinism strong within her, which would have protested vigorously against the vanity of regret for a passing beauty. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z I probably shouldn’t have worried, because when I called to see if he’d be in that afternoon, he’d been his old self—tolerant, kind, with a whiff of regret in his voice but nothing more. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I was driven to this situation, and I do not regret having taken the decisions that I did take. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr Morgan expressed regret concerning my 'misfortune', assuring me all would be well in the morning, before going on to say how welcome I was in the village. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z But half unknown to himself the regret that he had not gone with Bilbo was steadily growing. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She didn’t want to be around the kids for fear that she might say something she would later regret. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z I am not a hard man, he thought, I have more to regret about my own son than he had about me. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z “Little girl, you will never regret that true-hearted kindness, so long as ever you live!” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z My mouth opens in surprise, and I immediately regret using the word “fun.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z I rolled my eyes at Mom and shoved a forkful of chilaquiles into my mouth to prove her wrong, immediately regretting it. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z I stepped forward to get a better look at him and regretted it almost immediately, because his hands were grubby and he reached over to offer me a handshake. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “I think I was too slow today, sir. I regret that very much. I was trying to be . . . careful. I may have been too careful.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But I don’t tell attorney Fitzgerald that part—about how my father’s wife and children are his greatest regret because we got in the way of the life he dreamed for himself. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z You can hear the regret of a Head Gamemaker who can only dream of such toys, who must make do with hovercraft and land-to-land missiles and plain old guns. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z In England, foreign secretary Anthony Eden said he “deeply regretted” the news, and then set about pressuring the French not to overreact. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I grabbed a handful of popcorn, immediately regretting it. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I became angry and regretted that I had told someone, a civilian, about my experience. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Sometimes when I saw him at a distance—fists in pockets, whistling, bobbing along with his springy old walk—I would have a strong pang of affection mixed with regret. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z It’s obvious she regrets the stand she took for me. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I regret every time I didn’t talk to Charlie about it. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He regretted those words as soon as they escaped his mouth, but the police officer just said, “Sure, hop in.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z He looked so mournful that I regretted having brought it up. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Did I imagine the hint of regret in his tone? Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z That was what he regretted most of all. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z The lump on my head throbs with regret. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I regret having parents who couldn’t try to help or seem to care. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z I regret that last part because all the guys start laughing. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I’m regretting saying yes to this mentorship program. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z They looked back on their own youth as a period of ignorance, and regretted that they had not made more of it. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a hot day, and she almost immediately regretted leaving without changing into a lighter dress. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “But we had an opening and we took it. Maybe we'll regret it down the line, but I doubt it. We’ve known each other forever. There’s no throwing away that friendship.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z But no, they’re wrong, I’m not brave, I’m not brave, I shot Will and I can’t admit it, I can’t even admit it “Beatrice Prior,” says Niles, “what are your deepest regrets?” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He asked it very calmly, with no hint of regret or apology in his voice. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Out of six hundred kids who can’t stand me, the one I regret the most is Dana. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Her evident sincerity makes me regret my light words. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He regretted that his deteriorating health prevented him from attending the ceremonies in person and joining “the small band, the remnant of that host of worthies who joined with us on that day.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Her chest was tight with remorse; her mouth was full of a chalky, bitter regret. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “You’re wrong, though. About all of it. You’ll come to regret all those thoughts. Guess you wouldn’t know that part yet.” The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Yet to this day she regretted not having completed the course and received her diploma—“just to prove,” as she had told a friend, “that I once succeeded at something.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z But his polite regrets didn’t impose upon her, and when she galloped away with the Count, she saw Laurie sit down by her aunt with an actual expression of relief. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl regrets her role in all of this. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z It was a decision that I believed she often regretted, but still would not have changed. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z As their eyes met, something flashed between them, a question that was suddenly weighted with regret. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “Naturally one wants you to be happy, and I grant you he’s a very attractive creature but—well, I’m sorry; and personally I think you are making a big mistake—one you will bitterly regret.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Edward Lee Howard later regretted not saying more to Mary. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “You’ll regret living in a town where no one wants you.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Embarrassed, Stanton went home and wrote an apology to Post, telling her she regretted her “foolish conduct.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z I asked Dr. Jones if she regretted Prince choosing Howard. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Myrta’s parents were cool at first, but he courted their approval with moist-eyed declarations of regret and displays of adoration for his wife and child. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I owe them my life, and regret that I can’t recall a face or voice or even the rhythm of their step as they carried me. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The bedroom door is open now, and I regret the oversight. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I regret that I never had the chance to be initiated into manhood in the Dinka way. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “He seemed to regret his last words even as they were coming out, for his voice faded quickly He turned away. ‘“The whole point? Mother asked. ‘What do you mean by that?’ Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “Do you regret ridding us of that traitor?” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z “Abeg. I’ve heard that before. I still regret that day, my plantain seriously suffered. I think you ate most of them as soon as I removed them from the frying pan.” Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Be that as it may, she saw him go with regret; and in this early example of what Lydia’s infamy must produce, found additional anguish as she reflected on that wretched business. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z If I don’t regret Hudson, there’s no way I could ever regret Arthur. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Sitting with me or talking on the phone recounting their experiences, they were flooded with turbulent, often contradictory feelings of fear, anger, sorrow, regret, and pride. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Sweet birdsong on the still air tinged Constance’s heart with sorrow and regret that this peaceful existence would soon pass. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z It was the right thing to do, and I don’t regret it. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “I am so regretting that I made you watch The Wire. I should’ve guessed you’d be a total doofus about it.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Men so angry they would never regret the decision, never return or remarry their old spouse. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “If you don’t tell me where he is right now,” he says, “I’ll make sure you regret messing with the Sanders family. You understand me?” King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I felt another stab of regret as we backed up past him, so I rolled the window halfway down and threw his polo in his general direction. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “I just regret not doing something about it, I guess,” he says. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He doesn’t look good, thought Fadi, feeling a pang of regret. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z But he stressed that he had ho regrets about his crimes, “because it was all a result of what happens to thousands upon thousands of black men in the white man’s Christian world.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z In Mother’s drawn face, I can see the regret that she did not champion Therese in her desire to become a nun. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Kermit also worried that he would regret not going, especially if his father needed him. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z Every night, when the married couple retired to their rooms, she was overwhelmed by a peculiar hatred she could not explain, which filled her soul with regret. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “I know exactly who I am,” she asserted again, but they were just more words to feel uncertain about; they were just more words to regret. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z At this very moment, no doubt, she is pondering with regret decisions made in the far-off past that have now left her, deep in middle age, so alone and desolate. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “But Horatio is as harmless as a lamb, and a most honorable man,” I wailed, full of regret. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Suddenly he regrets having ever told Moushumi; he wonders whether she’ll proclaim the story of his father’s accident to the table as well. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I wonder about the regrets Ma must have over their relationship, regrets about all those times they fought in Phnom Penh over what music Keav listened to or the clothes she wore. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I regret that I chose to sit up front. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z The words burst out, and I regret them but I’m also glad they’re there, glad that before I ask her to give up her identity, I can at least be honest with her. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “I told him he hadn’t had time for her to die in his heart or his mind and I was afraid he’d regret rushing into something like this. ‘ Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z At the mention of John’s name, I lean forward and instantly regret it as my leg explodes in pain. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She stared at me the way she had a million times before—like I was nothing but a regret. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z My only regret was that I did not have the opportunity to contact Winnie before I went into hospital. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Officer Short,” he whined, his face a mask of regret. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I don’t regret it, but I don’t feel quite as lucky anymore. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I regretted saying this even as the words were passing my lips. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z For myself, I have never regretted my commitment to the struggle, and I was always prepared to face the hardships that affected me personally. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sucks donkey balls,” Maya had written back, then regretted it when Grace didn’t respond for a few days. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He now regretted letting me have the big operation, because it seemed to him that afterward I was constantly ill. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z I regretted it the instant the words passed my lips. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z I searched inside my soul and knew I had no regrets. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z My mom might have said I’d regret it for the rest of my life if I spied on them again. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z “It’s like one of the Mellower’s stories,” Tendai said, smiling back, but he instantly regretted mentioning the Praise Singer. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z As soon as the words are out of my mouth, I regret saying them. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I wish that hadn’t happened, but I don’t regret anything that came before. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Watch yourself, be the first to ask pardon if you both err, and guard against the little piques, misunderstandings, and hasty words that often pave the way for bitter sorrow and regret.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Fifteen years of regret at not having a son had become the bitterness of finally having one in the most revolting circumstances. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “Just our last few hours left on this planet to die without any regrets. Again, no pressure.” They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Either Tucker would regret it, or I would. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I swung myself up and immediately regretted it. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Knowing who the father was, it took him only a fraction of a second to regret he had not shot him in the head when he had the chance. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He was beginning to regret calling Tom Hustings over, although Hustings was big and good for scaring people. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Without even perfunctory regrets at the man’s passing, he accused Luthuli of being a patsy of the white man, mainly on the grounds that the chief had accepted the Nobel Peace Prize. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Well, it is my own fault then, for I have been indecisive, worried about taking any steps I might regret, or that it might all be too soon. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Now he regretted not taking a moment to get rid of the gas while he was in the cellar. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “I regret to inform you,” said Mr. Milgrom, “that you are not a rose garden yourself these days.” Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z She regretted leaving her staff behind now, but she wouldn't let that stop her. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z But do I regret that I hated my brother for being afraid? Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z The owl really did regret it, and looked so remorseful that Merlyn had to put on a cheerful manner and change the conversation. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Come with me,” I say, though as soon as the words are out of my mouth, I regret my dangerous challenge. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Would I regret the secrets I had kept hidden? Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Minutes later, he was regretting even thinking something nice about the centaur’s technology. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “I regret I did not force the matter. You would have suited my household.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I saw that my father was a little shaken up over being fired, but at the same time he didn’t seem to regret apologizing. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z For the first time there was emotion in his voice, regret or remorse. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Now he regretted it bitterly as darkness closed in. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z And only then would you regret being agreeable when they said theirs. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Tanin pressed her lips together, as if to seal in her sadness, her regret. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z They regretted his failure, but they welcomed his damaged return. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The daughter was just leaving the house to attend the meeting of a branch Folk Lore Socicty, and regretted that she could not accompany them. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z And the only reason I really, truly regret dating Hudson is because we couldn’t break up and be friends again. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z There was a pause on Obinze’s end—something hesitant?—which made her regret her rashness. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “And I know he regrets not being able to properly settle his responsibilities here.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The fan was working too hard, the hard drive was click-clicking away, and I immediately regretted my decision. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Wondering, even as I opened my mouth, how much I was going to regret this. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “We will do as we are bid,” I assure the knight, trying to move Cardan away before he does something we will both regret. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z My one regret about leaving Rose Hill in such haste all those years ago is that I feel like I never got to give you a proper good-bye, Momma. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “Oh well,” she said with a pretty sigh of regret. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “My only regret is that you never got to see your lights.” Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I regret every minute I lived keeping that secret. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Gregor forced himself to take a deep sniff and then regretted it. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “My only regret,” I replied, “is that he left behind a musket rather than a rifle, which would have been a greater prize.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z ‘Best wishes, demigods. And, if you see my father again, please . . . give him my regrets.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z But Maya, the younger and shorter one, didn’t seem to regret any of the words that came out of her mouth. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I cannot regret that he is dead—not at all!” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z What if maybe she’d only said those things in anger and regretted them? When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The storm has passed, but you’d never know it, the way regret rains down. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “I get it, baby. I have a ton of regrets regarding Khalil myself. But this? This is dangerous for our family.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z But now the shame was an echo, and all he felt was regret—for the time he’d wasted, for the pain he’d caused, and yes, even now, for what he was about to do. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Thomas regretted having come inside in the first place-—but he did want to talk to that Newt guy. The Maze Runner 2009-10-21T00:00:00Z In the days that followed, ravens arrived from other lordly houses, .bearing regrets. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “I know I’ve told you a million times, but I’m sorry, baby. I’ll always regret putting you through that. I’m sorry that you still have nightmares about it.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Then Papa’s face would collapse, and I could see the regret in his eyes. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z My sisters put me in charge of all chicken decisions, thinking me the least likely to act on a rash impulse that would cause regrets later. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Watching them pat each other on the back and proudly spin their turkeys, examining the carcasses for size and weight, I was back to wrenching regret. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z “We regret, madam, that we cannot remain on shore,” said Bono. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z For a moment fierce longing and regret warred across his face. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I mean, you’re not marrying him for looks,” I say, and before the words are even out of my mouth, I regret it. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Ifemelu sometimes sensed, underneath the well-oiled sequences of Kimberly s life, a flash of regret not only for things she longed for in the present but for things she had longed for in the past. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The thought filled me with regret—but also a shameful kind of relief. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He was now regretting that he had brought Bigwig. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It looked like he immediately regretted his decision, because he made a face like he had just swallowed cardboard, and spit out the salmon onto the ground in front of everyone. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Tyrion had sent them off with regrets; his nephew would send them off with whips and spears. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Oh! I can’t do so, Mr. Pip,” said Biddy, in a tone of regret but still of quiet conviction. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z With some regret Penelope did what she had to do to reach the windows. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I regret selling my textbooks back so soon. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z You could tell that Mr. Birkway was regretting that he had ever started this business with the journals, but all around the room people were shouting, “Yes, finish!” and so he reluctantly continued. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z What I’m telling you is you’ll have lots of opportunities to hook up with nutty girls in college, but you’ll regret it.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “No, sir. I regret to say. Just preliminary reports. Indications are that losses will exceed one third.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Bread, circuses, and something to worship are all they need,” the senator concluded, regretting in his conscience that there should be a lack of bread. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Or she should have told him more: that she regretted betraying Kainene and him but did not regret the act itself. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I regretted it as soon as it came out of my mouth. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “Parts. Mostly I regret that I never saw my parents again.” The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “You will regret this insult, Annabeth. You will regret this very much.” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I regretted having chosen a restaurant so near my apartment. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “How can I regret what I did, when it kept me alive?” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Unlike my dad, though, she wasn’t the type to come out and say she regretted leaving me alone. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She couldn’t be sure, but Naomi thought that her mother’s expression was already tinged with regret. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “I should walk out of this room before I do something I regret.” We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z But it did not take long for Salva to regret his haste in eating. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He hates himself, but he doesn’t regret anything, and maybe that makes him a bad person and a worse politician, but he doesn’t regret Henry. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I regretted the words even as they left my lips, hated myself for saying them. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He instantly regrets it, but Henry says, “I miss you too.” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z But if I left the island without making sure, I knew I’d regret it. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I understand now why girls resist, just for that sweet look of regret. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z But you must come now, Mr Stevens, or else you may deeply regret it later.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “I regret that cowardice. It means I am not worthy of my faction. I will always regret it.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z When the public read about the incident, many shared the same regret and donated money to a fund for his defense. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “If I feel regret,” I say, “it’s that I wasn’t willing to die sooner. That I wasn’t willing to cut my own throat in the Third Trial instead of killing men I’d known for years.” An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Finally he turned to leave without saying a word because he did not want what he imagined to be regret on her face to turn into dislike. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “I’m very proud of Melody. I regret I underestimated her, and I’m glad to have her on our team.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I’m thinking about how regret begets regret begets regret, and about the cycle I’ve just broken. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z I’m staring at the scenery outside the window of the pony, brain tangled in bloody memories and a few regrets, when Miss Duncan asks me, “So, Jane, what do you think?” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z But few regret spending every possible minute with them while they were still alive. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I truly shot myself in the foot again and am now being forced to regret it. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z He made a noise of disgust and regret with his tongue and teeth. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z "I fear I will regret this," the man said. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The silence that I had always taken for sympathy and regret was a silence born of shame and embarrassment. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I needed to know that dying and going to heaven didn’t involve any regrets or sorrows or worries. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z “I regret to inform you that this entire flight has been selected for gleaning.” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Although I had no regrets, I told myself sadly that growing up was not the painless process one would have thought it to be. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z My only regret is that I didn’t have a camera during the whole trip to capture this once in a lifetime opportunity. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z After a little silence, “Sometimes,” he added, “I rather regret the science. Happiness is a hard master—particularly other people’s happiness. A much harder master, if one isn’t conditioned to accept it unquestioningly, than truth.” Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z “I...I’m supposed to bring something back,” he says, and regrets it instantly. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z In any particular sense, though, I don’t think I have any academic regrets. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z To her regret, the library did, too, and they were in Weep once more. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I regret to say this, Miss Kenton, but I believe you have been a little remiss in these respects.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Was it a quality inherent in women, or did they just learn to shield their personal regrets, to suspend their lives, subsume themselves in child care? Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Of course. You can have my bowl,” she said, and immediately regretted it, even though it made him happy. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Only someone thoroughly familiar with the political history of the 1790s could recognize what a major concession and personal confession of regret Jefferson was making. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Stella looked down and tried to smooth her wrinkled dress, suddenly regretting that she had not taken the time to change her clothes. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “So were you heartbroken? Did you regret it?” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He might be reprimanded for what he did—might even lose his job, but he resolved not to regret it. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I almost regretted it because he wasn't bad company. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Even her husband, when he came down the Saturday following Robert’s departure, expressed regret that he had gone. The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z “They tell many stories of the man. I regret not having known him.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Jethro regretted the melting of that glacier; if it could have hung on another hundred miles, life might have been very different for him and his family. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Those aristocrats who regretted the waning of their influence saw a chance to claw some back, if they could master the skills required to dominate the assembly. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z She knew a moment of self-pity, of regret, thinking of the quill she had made, reliving all the tender dreams that had gone into the making of it. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I'm going to regret this moment, I know. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z What may seem like a detail to you was something which would save my life and which Richard Parker would come to regret. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “I wish you could have gone, but there is no hope of it this time, so try to bear it cheerfully, and don’t sadden Amy’s pleasure by reproaches or regrets.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Fidelito responded with such adoration that Matt began to regret his good deed. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I regret it already, but there's no turning back now. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Cole felt no regret for having burned the supplies and the shelter. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Nothing should tempt her to go, if they did; and she regretted that her father’s known habits would be giving her refusal less meaning than she could wish. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z The first time I saw Morrie on “Nightline,” I wondered what regrets he had once he knew his death was imminent. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z In the rare moments of leisure Blanca had to think about herself and her daughter, she regretted that her child was so silent and solitary, and that she had no playmates her own age. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She’d taken off her makeshift cast, but now she regretted it. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “I wish I could be more help, Gerald,” Mr. Washington replied with real regret. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z My friends stand behind me as I pull open the door and walk into a world where I immediately regret not having spent every minute possible. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z "I did the right thing. I have no regrets." The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z “I still think not saying goodbye is the right move, but it’s something I’ll regret all day.” They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “You guys are going to regret this,” I said as they started to walk away. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I regretted being too proud to share our story with Teashop Aunty. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I waited for half an hour in the bitter cold, regretting that I had not remained in the warm store, but unable to go back inside. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I try to listen, but it’s hard when “We regret to inform you” keeps pounding inside my head. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Wilkins was away on vacation with his fiancée—a decision he would later regret. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z “You won’t regret this. I can even give you some of the money for stuff around the house.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z In fact, their children and their children’s children will regret it. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z The hobbits regretted very much that they knew so little about them: only a rather vague report by Sam of what Gandalf had told the Council. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z We received a polite letter from our HMO, wishing us the best of luck, regretting they couldn’t cover the cost. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z But I’m consumed with regret for the things I didn’t do, the choices I didn’t make, the things I didn’t say. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Even now she regrets herself as a teenager. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I tell him, “If I don’t go now, I’ll always regret it.” The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Dad told Coach Warner the thing about Ohio State—how he regretted that he hadn’t been big enough to play football there. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She holds the line until she is tempted to hang up, wondering all the while if her husband is trying to reach her from home, regretting not having call waiting. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I regret the words even as they’re flying out of my mouth. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He was beginning to regret coming—but then he saw it. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z I look at her weathered face that is old and worn and aching with regrets. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It is with regret that I confirm the report that has come to your ears: The experimental subject has indeed absconded from the property, and, at present, has not been located. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z ‘Tell him,’ snickered the other ancient spider of a clerk, ‘that Mr. Lyte is—ah—sensible of the great honor—ah—and regrets to say he has formed other plans for his daughter’s future. Ah!’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Later he would regret his cruelty; it wasn’t even true that she had two boyfriends, he knew that. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z She endeavoured to persuade herself that she did not regret it; but she could no longer be blind to Miss Bingley’s inattention. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “Your Majesty,” he said formally, “I come as a representative of my father, King Cai Simin Tan. He regrets that he is personally unable to respond to your invitation.” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Not wanting to turn my back on the Snake and the Toad, I let them go ahead of me but immediately regret it. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z That should be enough, and surely if she worked hard enough she could forget this strange feeling of emptiness, the haunting regret that a secret and lovely thing was gone forever. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Her actions did earn her a one-week suspension from the school, but the nineteen-year-old had endured far worse penalties in the past and had no regrets about the incident. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z With a sigh of regret, she passed over the shower of multicolored fireworks below. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z He regretted abandoning his accomplice, but when he heard the screaming girl at the window, Herold decided to save himself. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z His officers wrote of their regret that they had lost “such an excellent Commander, such a sincere Friend, and so affable a Companion.” George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z The moment I hit send, I regret it. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z The question slipped from her mouth before she could stop herself, and at once she regretted asking it. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “I’m looking for a treasure,” said the boy, and he immediately regretted having said it. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I push at him violently, then immediately regret doing so. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Later that night, though, when he was upstairs in his room, Joaquin regretted what he had said. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z But since I was the only one there to accept her regret, it was up to me to bear its weight. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z But the guilt and regret I feel are all too real. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z There was something at the edge of Silas’s lips that might have been a smile, and might have been regret, and might just have been a trick of the shadows. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Each Circle member expressed regret for what had happened. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Even if she would maybe regret it later. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z “Never quite in their league, talent-wise. I was often rather sharp with him. You can imagine how I — how I regret that now....” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z And I think we were reluctant to start any new conversation we’d regret not being able to finish properly. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m Reynie Muldoon and this is Sticky Washington,” he said, shaking her hand and immediately regretting it—her grip was so strong it was like getting his fingers caught in a drawer. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Several northern members, who had previously sided with the Quaker petitioners, now expressed their regret that the matter had gotten out of hand. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z When they drove by Park's house again in the dark, she wondered which window was his. park He regretted saying it. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z “It is rather striking,” he said, as if he regretted the truth. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Next he bought pastel crayons, but he passionately regretted all those squabs. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I could not honestly say that I regretted it. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t regret doin’ what we did,” Cat said, “but I regret takin’ my crew so far west in the first place. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Abigail had noted an editorial in Porcupine’s Gazette regretting her absence: “I suppose,” she wrote her husband, “they will want somebody to keep you warm.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Even the bald-headed girl in Sicily still evoked in him strong sensations of pity, tenderness and regret. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Helen didn’t come, and though Tommy recovered, she never ceased regretting it. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘Juno, we need your help. We -’ Jason tried to sit up and immediately regretted it. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z What starts out as hopeful scrolling quickly turns into defeat, and I sort of wish I could start a support group for all these people with their regrets and what-if fantasies. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I didn’t want her to regret choosing me for the assignment out of all the other girls she could just as easily have chosen. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “It is certain that I will be on this afternoon’s train to Burlington. I regret that I cannot attend the theater.” Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z He regretted this as soon as he found a tourist shop that sold sodas. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z No matter how I looked at it, I felt regret about killing that pig. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Without regrets she honored the obligation she felt to him and was happy to efface herself. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “Were you unsatisfied with the life you have found here? Do you perhaps regret your choice? ” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He bitterly regretted his foolishness, and reproached himself for weakness of will; for he now perceived that in putting on the Ring he obeyed not his own desire but the commanding wish of his enemies. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z A heavy weight was settling steadily on Frodo’s heart, and he regretted now with every step forward that he had ever thought of challenging the menace of the trees. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z A smile that conveys as much welcome as regret. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z As soon as the words were out, I regretted them. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Twig and Dari said I should be the team captain,” I added, and immediately regretted mentioning it. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “You could have saved yourself all this regret.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He deeply regretted that it was not the school’s policy to advance transportation fare to new instructors. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Suddenly, I regret not paying more attention to Master Lumumba’s lessons... Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He already regretted tricking his parents into letting him stay here. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Tjaden regrets that we wasted the gnawed pieces of bread on the rats. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He joined them on their entering the town, and attended them to their aunt’s where his regret and vexation, and the concern of everybody, was well talked over. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Robbie was silent, but she could tell from his expression—a forced, stretched smile that did not part his lips—that he regretted what he had said. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I didn’t see it often, but I recognized a true look of sorrow and regret on my sister’s face, and for that alone, I was glad. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Upstate, an inmate who spoke a wrong word to a female officer quickly regretted it. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He always arranged our weekends so we'd never regret wasting our time in any way. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z The only time I felt any regret, if you could even call it that, was at the end of the play when everyone went out for their curtain calls. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “It’s the last thing he gave me, and I almost didn’t take it. I would’ve regretted that, had I known...” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I regret that there will be no “Hattie Mae’s News Auxiliary” this week due to my feeling puny these last couple of days. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z One of the biggest decisions Andy Blevins has ever made, and one of the few he now regrets, never seemed like much of a decision at all. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z He had been regaling his fiancee with the details of an all-you-can-eat dinner he was beginning to regret. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z And, again, for all that had come, she could not regret this. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Of all the decisions he’d made, not buying the flashlight was one he never regretted. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z What I’m saying is that we were all of us struggling to adjust to our new life, and I suppose we all did things back then we later regretted. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He regrets his failed life, his crimes against the children of Tartarus! The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The tramp of the soldiers cut through his regrets. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Bloom regretted his failure to copyright the tune. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I realize, sitting here in my car, watching my neighborhood wake up, that I can’t let my regret stop me anymore. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z After a week he began to eat, and now seems to have no regrets about his decision to stay with us. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He started talking about his high school football career and, of course, his regrets about college. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I nod along, but regret every word that has slipped out of my mouth. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z |
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