| 单词 | relieve |
| 例句 | I got permission for my prep team to come along, so I’m relieved of having to make any fashion decisions. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I should be more relieved that a Muslim isn’t responsible, but all I can think of is the carnage. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z But that night I permitted Elnora to rub the juice of violets and pansies onto my inflamed cuts to relieve the pain. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z But part of her was relieved by the change. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He completely forgot about me, and I was relieved. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Then I felt the urge to relieve myself. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “It’s a regiment of Marines come to relieve us,” the colonel cheered. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved to get out of the kitchen, even though I was nervous about what I was about to do. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Emily was relieved when they found a clear space of grass to shake out their blanket. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I take a deep breath, letting out a relieved sigh that I’ve been holding for more than a year now. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “And signal to Zero that he’s won? No. If his entire plan is just a threat against me, then I’ll be relieved.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Or perhaps he’s just relieved by the presence of the bottle. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I was relieved to see him in his shop. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Strangely relieved, I walk closer and closer, my eyes glued to the house, spots from the sun swimming in my vision. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z As I made my way to the center gate, searching the crowd for an-other gray uniform, I was tremendously relieved to spot Miller, an unusually competent officer from my class, whom I really liked. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When Coach goes over the new offensive plays, I’m relieved to find myself still practicing with the first squad. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z And when I look relieved he does too and says I’m Edmond. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I had to look up the word in the dictionary and was relieved to find out it didn't mean I had problems. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “I am relieved that we were not challenged to a physical fight,” he says. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She was quite her grumpy, silly self again, and we were relieved to pretend that we, too, had forgotten. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved too for that seemed to promise another friend at Gatsby's grave. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z For the rest of the day, I think about how relieved my best friend seemed when I told him Rae and I are only friends. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I kept Pap’s pistol gripped tight in my hand, relieved I hadn’t had to use it on the sheriff. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z “No, we can waste the milk. Barrels would get in the way. We just need to relieve the pressure.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “The gold I grant you,” the dwarf said, relieved that he was not about to drown in a gout of half-digested eels and sweetmeats, “but the Rock is mine.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Through all of it Fujiko maintained her dignity, though she’d felt herself beginning to crack while relieving herself in front of other women. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z For a moment, he felt relieved to have escaped the rats. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Gold was relieved to have his life back. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z That fact relieved the dislike that his pride had caused in her. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Surely, surely she was—happy and greatly relieved. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “No wonder they call it relieving yourself. That was a good one!” George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z She was relieved when they turned away from the seawall and explored the inland side of the gardens. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z One night, I was on duty when it was pouring rain, and I caught quite a few students — perhaps fifteen or so — relieving themselves from the veranda. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m really not just saying that to be nice,” Dimple said, relieved that they both seemed on board. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I’m slightly relieved she wasn’t referring to the faux-ness of our friendship, but I’m also a little disappointed: I miss the way things were. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I was relieved for a split second, but then I saw it—a white-and-orange tranquilizer dart lodged in Sasha’s right arm. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “There was a point in Mary’s family that they were relieved the ordeal was over,” Jefferson wrote. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z She looked at first relieved, then confused and embarrassed. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Looking at those crowds on television, Barry was relieved when Mom and Dad decided they were better off at home. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z Instantly she felt relieved, her legs moved, her hands stopped shaking, and she remembered that when Kapugen was a boy, he had told her, he made snares of rawhide and caught little birds. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z When Park asked her for a picture, she was relieved that she didn't have any to give him. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z “If you need more, we can come back,” Mama says, looking relieved. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Stanley was relieved to be left alone, but he was so thirsty he felt as if he would die if he didn't get something to drink soon. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z I was glad, of course, to be relieved of responsibility, but it rather added to my sense of humility to feel that I was not even capable of licking stamps. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z They’d both been relieved when he and Willow had gotten back together. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z As Twinkle descended, Sanjeev put his hands around her waist to balance her, and he relieved her of the bust when she had reached the ground. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I don’t know if we’ll be friends again, not the way we were before, but I’m relieved that we’re speaking to each other. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I am relieved that she has written nothing of what I have said. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Only when they sat down at noon did she allow herself so much as a whimper, and then only when Will had gone apart to relieve himself. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “No. She must be in back,” Clement said, sounding as relieved as I was that we wouldn’t yet have to face my mother. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Maybe he didn’t notice me, or maybe he did and was quietly relieved to see one of his responsibilities disappear. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He was relieved and glad that in an hour he was going to see about that job at the Dalton place. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Home,” she told him with a heavy but relieved sigh. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z When he looked up and saw Mr. Zuckerman standing quite close to him, holding a pail of warm slops, he felt relieved. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z To do so, you have to relieve the pressure of decision making in other areas. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Alex was relieved not to have to answer any more questions, and to see what passed for normal activity in Central Park. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z He was relieved when she rolled her eyes at him as if he were a silly toddler. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I ask, and am relieved to find that my voice sounds harsh. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I wasn’t sure if I felt relieved, horrified, or disappointed. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I’m relieved I’m in a different one than Bernard. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z He felt relieved to be out in the air, away from all the oppressive artworks. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z I’m so relieved just to know he’s alive. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved when we finally got on board and found seats together in the back of the bus. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z At the front, and on both sides, there was the lawn, sloping downwards to a gravelled drive, and then into the lane, and without any tree or flower-bed to relieve the bald greenness. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z As soon as Fluffy was out of my sights, I stood up and relieved myself. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Despite this morning's revelation about Peeta's character, I'm actually relieved when he shows up, dressed in an identical costume. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Which would make me more relieved than I want to say. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Since they could never have paid the bill—and worse, couldn’t have gone online—both were immensely relieved. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They were supposed to relieve another patrol, but who knew where anything was in this rat’s nest of a sector? The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I felt relieved; at least that part of his life was as I had understood it to be. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Stella was relieved when all eyes moved to look at Hazel, who stood up and gazed around with as confused a look as Stella imagined she herself had on her face. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Though he hadn’t said he was going to, Wickersham did send an officer to relieve me. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A slight ripple of a breeze came off the water, but that did little to relieve them. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z So subdued, in fact, that there are long periods of silence relieved only by the removal of old dishes and presentation of new ones. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Her legs shook the whole time she was up there, and she’d been relieved when she lost in the first round and could get off the stage. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I was so relieved, so happy, that I LAUGHED. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z Genie was relieved it wasn’t his stink again. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I was relieved to see an officer command a modicum of respect and wanted Konoval to stick around, despite his tsk-ing over housekeeping. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When Miss Throckmorton banned it at our primary school after Lee Biggs lost three teeth playing it, I was dead relieved. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z In a way I felt relieved school was over. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to be happy that Mike had asked her out to dinner — I really was relieved that he finally seemed to be catching on — but my enthusiasm sounded false in my own ears. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z If there was anybody capable of relieving the fairies of some of their magical gold, it was Artemis Fowl the Second. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z The community, relieved from its discomfort very slightly by her benign statement, seemed to breathe more easily. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z One of the relieved organizers grabbed him in a tight bear hug. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Guilt consumed him when he realized how he truly felt—he’d been relieved that Ben was dead, that he didn’t have to worry about facing him again. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She felt obliterated, expunged from the room, and was relieved. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “It’s okay,” I tell her, but I’m relieved to be seated. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z I’m relieved to see that the glows around everyone are so faint that they won’t distract me. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I walked back toward the honey house, feeling ashamed that August had seen through my hoax but relieved, too, that she wasn’t planning on calling the police or sending me back—yet. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I kept my eyes straight forward and was relieved when I finally was free of the school grounds. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Everybody’s been so kind about relieving me because of the way my stomach’s been. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Hazel could not help feeling relieved that Bigwig had brought only Silver—a quiet, straightforward fellow who had not yet really found his feet among the veterans. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I was so relieved, I gave her a hug—a big hug. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z The two padded steadily for an hour through light woods, Pax restraining himself to keep pace with the ailing Gray, relieved at least that they kept moving. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She looks more regretful than relieved, her eyes lingering over the small round table between them, the veins in the marble bluish, like those in cheese. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Luke was relieved that she hadn’t mentioned his family. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z Despite Loma had begged to come home, I don’t doubt she was relieved not to be going. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I found myself stealing away from the temple, relieved to be out in the open air. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Castle Black was already beginning to stir as men in black cloaks made their way across the yard to break their fast with bowls of porridge before they relieved their brothers atop the Wall. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Tendai was relieved to find dry ground under his feet again. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z His enthusiasm for the struggle he had undertaken restored his former vigor and relieved some of the pain in his aching bones. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt uncomfortable with her, yet somehow relieved she was there. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z As the birds circled in panicked confusion, cannons began firing, prompting the birds to relieve themselves over the athletes. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z Cas dug into the side pocket and was relieved to find her phone. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Well, I never!” says another, but mostly there is relieved laughter, because if this is the horse with the tail where his head should be, then how bad can the men’s show be? Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z After the game, I rush home to prepare for Aibileen’s that night, relieved there’s not a soul in the house. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Maybe in some sort of weird way, she would be relieved, since she’s so afraid of men. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I was relieved to not have to go to the moon house, or walk Vonetta there and stand guard, or carry Fern’s pot there for dumping. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Also, Eric had no idea how to help her put it on; he was relieved not to have to try. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z The old fox seemed relieved by this news. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I’m relieved to see I have no messages. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Once we knew, our guilt was relieved only by fights and mutual accusations about who was to blame. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Last night, after Hamilton came to relieve me of my shift, instead of heading down to the main cabin to sleep, I stayed put. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z After most folks had been served, Stella picked up a plate, relieved that the boys had left a few hush puppies—they were one of her favorites too. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z When he felt the bat coasting down for a landing, he was relieved at the distraction, although he disliked meeting up with Luxa and Henry again. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Emma was quite relieved, and could presently say, with a little more composure, Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z “What ho, there, my good man? I have come to relieve you of your purse.” Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When the tunnel network collapsed after Daedalus died, Percy had been relieved. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Sarai cracked first, tipping into helpless laughter, and Feral followed, and mirth worked its mundane magic, leaching the tension from Sarai’s spine and relieving the cold dread that had been pressing on her all evening. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Luke didn’t want to leave Annie, but he was relieved when she nodded. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Her eyes—which are red from crying—rove over his face, and he’s so relieved to see something other than pity burning in them, he almost reaches out to hug her with his good arm. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z A major was giving a lecture on military precedence: Howard could not be relieved except by written order or by Meade in person. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I shook with fright and—I will hide nothing here—relieved myself in my pants. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I’m relieved, honestly—relieved that he’s himself and talking to me in the patient but admonishing tone people use to tell a five-year-old they’ve done something wrong. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He was relieved by an-other officer so that he could change into a clean shirt and wipe off his glasses. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He was relieved, and sat back on the bench. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Wello complained, but I was secretly relieved; if there had been fuel, the rebels would have taken those barges for their own use, controlling the Congo or launching attacks on the riverside towns. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Matthias had relieved the sparrow of her brick hobble, pinioning her wings, make the going easier. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I was facing the angry kids and I could see that their hunger for vengeance was directed at me, but I didn’t care, I felt relieved. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved when we sailed into Penikese Harbor and saw no boat at the pier. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I arrived in the Masters’ Hall early and was relieved to find the atmosphere much more relaxed than when I’d gone on the horns for malfeasance against Hemme. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Harry was very relieved to find out that he wasn’t miles behind everyone else. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z But I felt they were greatly relieved by my insistence. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z His scratches are light and don’t seem intended to actually relieve any sort of itch. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z When the door opens to admit the physician, she jumps from her chair, seemingly relieved at the presence of someone else in the room. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I drift off, reprieved, relieved, and with the number eleven still flashing behind my eyelids. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I’m surprised by how loose my body goes, how relieved I am by this. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Atlas, seeing a chance of being relieved forever from his heavy task, gladly agreed. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She was relieved when, calling at the Trask house, Cal was not there, to look secretly at her, judge, appraise, consider, and look away when she caught him at it. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z My shirt was ruined, but when I stripped it off I was relieved by what I saw. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I am relieved when we finally get back to Seaside. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z When she stood, Percy was so relieved she was alive it took him a moment to realize she looked like herself. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “Oh, okay,” I said, sort of disappointed and sort of relieved. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I couldn’t have told you if I was more disappointed or relieved. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Charley was a really sick dog, and due to get sicker unless I could find some way to relieve the growing pressure. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked tired from the previous night’s ordeal, but also relieved. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “Mr. Weston will be almost as much relieved as myself,” said she. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Even though I did not feel it immediately, I was relieved that the lawsuits were over and that I did not ever have to face the Mosses or any of the workers again. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z For me, relieving myself, also a monthly act, was hardly that. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z A tiny part of her was relieved she hadn’t killed someone; the rest screamed with terror that they were all about to die because of her bad shooting. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He pretended not to be relieved, just like I pretended Mom was taking me so he wouldn’t feel guilty. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I was counting on his disgust, and am relieved to get it. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Annabeth stood behind him, trying to look angry, but even she seemed relieved to see me. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Styx was a mix of disappointed and relieved. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z A wide plain spread out beneath them, bare and brown, its flatness here and there relieved by long, low hummocks. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z There was no meanness in it, and I knew she could tell that, because her shoulders relaxed a bit and she let out a relieved sigh. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z When Harry relieved this owl of its burden, it ruffled its feathers importantly, stretched its wings, and took off through the window into the night. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He was relieved not to have to pay fifteen hundred. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I am relieved to see her, here and unscathed. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z They relieved the prosperous of their coin with one hand while pointing upward with the other. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I was relieved from it by the humane hand of Mr. David Ruggles, whose vigilance, kindness, and perseverance, I shall never forget. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 1845-05-01T00:00:00Z As soon he saw it, Prosper felt both angry and relieved. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z One of the guards relieved Melisandre of her cumbersome standard, driving the staff deep into the soft ground. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I’d miss our little powwows in the music wing, but I would also be relieved to have our relationship out from under the microscope of high school. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I hear yawning, grunting, men relieving themselves into slop buckets. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z I was relieved to get home from Burundi and reconnect with my friends. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z As they rushed inside, Minli was relieved to hear Dragon’s rasping breath. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Hugo returned to his room and was relieved to see the mechanical man still sitting in the center of the floor. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Even getting her into the bush to relieve herself was an operation in patience. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He looked up at Justin, grinning, expecting to see Justin looking relieved, or puzzled, or even grateful — but certainly not angry and scared. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z There was not a hint of bitterness in his voice, and I felt quite relieved. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Nor was it unwarranted: in five minutes more the grating key, the yielding lock, warned me my watch was relieved. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z That some viewer will be relieved of his gastric pains just as a television evangelist calls out the symptoms is considerably more likely than that a particular viewer will be. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “That’s that,” they could hear him saying in a relieved tone. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Poirot returned to bed, his mind relieved, and switched off the light. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Without a word, Gale settles beside me and begins to relieve a bird of its feathers. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Before the boat docks, the captain lowers the gangplank, hails a legionnaire patrolling nearby, and relieves him of his horse. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I was just relieved we’d found something to talk about, and encouraged her to go on. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Why,” he said, relieved to have gotten off the subject of her mother, “why she’s just fine. Right out front in the wagon. I brung her to you.” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z I felt relieved that she knew me, because I barely knew her. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Every student in the class received an A. Not long afterward, both Harricks were relieved of their coaching duties. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z Braced for cobwebs and torture devices, Kendra was relieved to find that the attic was a cheerful playroom. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Alyce was greatly relieved when enough soap was made to wash all the linen in England, and brewing could begin. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z School failed to interest him on any level, and the neighbors were greatly relieved when he finally retired his trumpet. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Ben looks relieved as Dad motions for him to continue. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I didn't know whether to be offended at his presumptions or relieved the storm clouds seemed to be parting, revealing blue skies and sunlight. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z When Sumac squawked for attention again, I was relieved to turn away and head back to the warmth of the wasi. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z I felt so relieved I wanted to cry, though I didn’t think that would be very heroic. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z “He is adorable,” I say, feeling oddly relieved, “but your mom is never going to let you get another cat. You already have three.” A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z She was relieved when the baboons made the long trek back to the sleeping cliff, rather than spending the night in the trees. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas was relieved someone was finally getting it. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z My father seemed relieved to hear me say that. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z To have the children come and help would relieve him even more, she said. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z The invention of grafting was hardly just a matter of some nomad relieving herself at a latrine and returning later to be pleasantly surprised by the resulting crop of fine fruit. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z I was so relieved, I kind of wanted to throw up. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z Gerald, relieved that they were alive and Jordan was not, smiled and nodded. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s another thing for which I will feel guilty forever: Jeffrey was driving me so nuts with his need for attention that I was often relieved when he went back into the hospital. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z When their nauka returned to the dock on their island, Neel was relieved to see that nobody was waiting for them. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z No one seems to pay any particular attention to me-—and for all of Nora’s reassurances, I can see that she’s as relieved as I am. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I’m actually relieved that this week with Zlata and all the attention is over. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z The British announcer, caught unawares, broke back in, excited and relieved, “That was Herr Hitler! The games are open!” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Gage was relieved; he did not have to worry about those two colonies. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She was unconscious now, and I was relieved, a little bit anyway. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z If I disappeared Dad would be relieved, not to mention Dolores. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Hymir was not among the slain, and Tyr was relieved, for he did not want to bring his mother any additional distress. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z As Milkman entered and spotted Guitar’s back, he was so relieved he shouted, “Hey, Guitar!” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z So many of the kids in the coming-out videos talk about how telling someone you trust gives you confidence and that you feel relieved and free, but I didn’t realize just how much. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z I’m so relieved to be excused from the project that I gush, “No, this is great! You have no idea how much this helps, Mr. Vedder!” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z The way I met her, this Doberman pinscher she had used to come over and relieve himself on our lawn, and my mother got very irritated about it. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z I was relieved to have my own place. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z “Forgive me, Master, but I can’t help being relieved. I was never happy about the idea of...” The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Milo was so relieved at having escaped the Doldrums that he assured the dog that he bore him no ill will and, in fact, was very grateful for the assistance. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z “Abuelita Remedies,” I lied, relieved to see that the women had dropped their concerns. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I’m relieved when five o’clock rolls around and we can begin whatever this day holds for us. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Mom laughed as she walked away, but I was too relieved I wasn’t going to miss the show to get upset about her jokes. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z When we got to the twins’ apartment we were relieved to find Charles there, alone. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z With relieved expressions, Sticky, Kate, and Constance hurried quietly on down the corridor. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z There’s tightness to the sheriff’s voice, but I’m too relieved that the whip has ceased its torment for the moment to analyze why he would even listen to Mr. Gideon in the first place. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The poodle squats to relieve itself on the cobbles, and the girl veers neatly to her left to skirt it. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Leo wasn’t sure whether he felt relieved or insulted that the combat trainer was interrogating Frank, while Leo got the home economics teacher. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I’m relieved because now I can’t know, but I’m also relieved because a dead phone suggests an unused phone, an unwanted phone, not the phone of a man involved in a passionate affair. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The wire of our Nation of Islam brought all Muslims the joyful news that the Arizona climate did vastly relieve the Messenger’s suffering. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Pong was so relieved when they left that he felt dizzy. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z How relieved when I got over there and called out to him and he came bopping down the stairs, alive and in one piece. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I looked upon his slack cheeks, open eyes, and all I felt was relieved. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I was relieved to find it empty—Mom must have gone off to deal with another job or crisis. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She stayed awake to drive me out to the car barn at four-thirty in the mornings, or to pick me up when I was relieved just before dawn. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d be embarrassed if I weren’t so relieved to be done with my 1st day. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Still, I was so relieved to get his letter that I ran into the house shouting, “Mom, Martin is alive! He’s alive!” I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I can see Patrice is as relieved as I am to hear Ms. Simon speak so forcefully and call it a hate crime. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z She looks relieved, grabbing the bikini from me. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “You the one who pushed me to mess up Miss Saunders’s room, and you were in on it, too—you and the twins,” I say, feeling relieved. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z “I gotta have my little drink. It relieves the pressure. You know?” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Shadow rolled over on the foam rubber, finding new places that hurt as he rolled, hoping that he had not woken fully and relieved to find sleep was enfolding him once more. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I was relieved because I really was afraid she’d want to “talk,” and 1 just didn’t feel like doing that. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I was relieved when school started that next week. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z In fact, he seemed sort of relieved that I was carrying it. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z They went in every room and were relieved to find no one there. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z So I had to stop, relieved in some ways. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z But part of me is relieved that Darius isn’t into someone so shallow and insecure. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Everyone else on these tapes, so far, must feel a little relieved. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z All these emotions swirling around like crazy: I was relieved because it wasn’t just me. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z For a second, I have a fantasy of getting better and getting out of here and going to Mr. Dunlap’s house, to relieve him of his burden, to reassure him that it’s not his fault. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I can’t imagine what he wants, but I’m just relieved it isn’t my math teacher calling to accuse me of cheating. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I was so relieved that it seemed like all the strength went out of me. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s relieved, I know, and I’m happy to not be pretending. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z It was troublesome, maybe, to escort the prisoners into the station to make the calls, but wouldn’t the calls end up relieving the prison of at least some of the jailed? Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “Yes, Brother Leon,” Goober said, relieved, realizing that the teacher was too much involved with the chocolates to be assessing Goober’s innocence or guilt. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z From the smell of it, he knew this wasn’t the first time an animal had relieved itself on the rugless floor. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But another emotion surges above my anger: I’m relieved she’s safe. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z But one of the most entrenched traditions of Mess Night was that a man could not exit to relieve himself until the dinner was completed unless the president of the Mess granted permission. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know if Shady would’ve said more, but he looked relieved to hear a jingle at the door. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Over this rocky area relieved by a few shady tall persimmon trees the graduating class walked. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I think she was relieved to get me out of the way for a while. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I meet Arthur by the door, and even though it’s impossible, I’m relieved it’s two young women and not Hudson and Harriett. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z So, when April lost one of her eyelashes that first day in Egypt, Melanie couldn’t help feeling a little relieved, although she wouldn’t have said so. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z It rained three days in a row in early October, and he was almost relieved because that meant he couldn’t go on those days, didn’t even have to think about going. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z Humor might relieve the tension, but only for a few minutes. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Still, I was relieved to be off my feet. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He nodded to himself, and I thought he looked relieved. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z I kept looking for Irene on the beach, relieved, somehow, to see her there, her face shaded by a white baseball cap, her hands busy building something in the thick sand. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z Well, I was relieved, to tell the truth. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I could see he’d been worried that Edward’s daring rescue might have impressed me, and he was relieved that it seemed to have the opposite effect. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I’m not tuning out, just relieved that they’re going to carry the conversation. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I nodded, relieved to watch him and his razor go back into the barber shop. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I’m so relieved Grandpa is alive that it doesn’t matter to me if he never speaks English again. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I looked at my mother, and she seemed greatly relieved as she watched the principal register me; a broad smile broke across her face. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I sat in one of the benchy chairs and was relieved when ’stead of sitting next to me, the cap’n got in the chair right behind mine. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z I was so relieved that I scarcely minded the soaking rain. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, thank you,” from Genie, extra genuine because he was thankful—thankful and relieved. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Bailey is relieved that he has excess pocket money for the unplanned expense. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z All the boys were talking at once, relieved and excited. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I hold my breath, relieved the front door doesn’t creak as I nudge it open and relish the evening breeze on my skin. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z My mother did not seem particularly relieved to hear from me. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z This was because, to relieve their boredom and express their contempt, inmates were occasionally tossing items out of their cells in hopes they might hit one of us. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Three days. Mr. Ronald Weasley and Miss Granger will be most relieved you have come round, they have been extremely worried.” Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z After a long morning at the clinic, Doha was relieved by a nurse who came in for the afternoon shift. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I don’t know what a Conversat is but I’m relieved to be going to the building, where there are mice and snakes and experiments and no girls. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z De la O was always relieved to be back in camp, where there were tents and hot food, and nobody shooting at him. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z I felt sad, but I also felt relieved because I knew that I wasn’t the only one. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z He was worried at the thought of the narrow escape that she had had, but he was relieved that she was now safe. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z He was relieved that Johnny had stepped in and settled matters. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the black men under attack on a streetcar was relieved to see police coming to his rescue. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Besides, I was so relieved to hear somebody who sounded sympathetic that I nodded and said we’d love to come in. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The footmen looked relieved to see me, and I immediately signalled them to get to their positions. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z I should have been relieved when January rolled around and put an end to my hellish holiday season. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z But when the procedure was complete, she felt relieved; it had been quick and painless. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Gabe dropped the paddle and caught the handle of the weapon awkwardly, relieved that the blade had not sliced through his hand. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I could tell that Mother was relieved that the wretched Goodacre had gone. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He looked—Matt couldn’t quite put a name to it—both relieved and miserable. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Boys will be boys,” Leon was saying, nodding his head, his voice a whisper—it was hard to tell whether he was surprised or relieved. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Matt was frankly relieved to see them go. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Joey laughed because she was relieved Byron hadn’t been executed, Momma and Dad laughed at Byron’s ears, but none of them laughed as hard as me. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She puts her phone to her ear, but even from across the room I can hear when they answer, both Ana's voice and Javier's, exuberant and relieved. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “Strange how nearsighted being invisible can make you,” said Dumbledore, and Harry was relieved to see that he was smiling. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Mouschi’s gotten into the habit of relieving herself on some newspapers or between the cracks in the floorboards, so we have good reason to fear the splatters and, even worse, the stench. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Sandy seems relieved I haven’t shouted at him to shut up and leave me alone. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I was so relieved that none of my own problems were discussed that I didn't linger to ask if the police had been consulted about the disappearance. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Otto shouted, excited, and relieved, and proud, and ecstatic and a bunch of other words! The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z When I told them what happened, they were very upset but relieved that I did not disrespect the teacher. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z As I struggled to stand up, I was relieved my mask hid my face as I fought back tears. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z But maybe it is just one of the other men, relieving himself as well. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z He dodged around clumps of smaller children, who watched gleefully, relieved not to be the ones about to get the life pummeled out of them. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Out of the corner of my eye, I see Darius step aside to talk to someone else, and I’m both relieved and embarrassed. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I was relieved to see the cut-tail had come in moderately sized glasses, with one for Stanchion too. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And I’m relieved that my spot on the team is secure. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I was actually relieved to see her angry. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I had relieved her of the greatest fear of every Afghan mother: that no honorable khastegar would ask for her daughter’s hand. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z JoJo was supposed to relieve me but I let him sleep. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z They had been hearing isolated reports from the radio and others who had stayed in the city, and they were all relieved they had eschewed shelter there; they had known it would turn out poorly. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z They were relieved, on board, and ready to play their parts. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z In the moment, I’d felt nothing but relieved by my own good fortune. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I was just relieved that I wouldn’t have to go to school. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z He was missing me very much and using the bed must have relieved the feeling of longing a bit. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I said, hardly knowing whether to be relieved or disappointed. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z He made sure she had fresh water, let her relieve herself, and tied her gently to the deck pole, which he told her was called a “mast.” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He sounded relieved when we hung up, and I wondered what was happening. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z George didn’t know whether to be relieved or upset that Kelly didn’t see that she was a girl. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z My throat tightens and I cough to relieve the pressure. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The Minister of Education was relieved of his post and transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z When he turns to face me, he looks relieved. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z It would have been too embarrassing to turn around, so I drove slowly across the bridge and was relieved when we had made it to the other side. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Somewhere around thirty-five, she heard his footsteps, and he appeared at the top, looking more baffled than relieved. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Annabeth yelled back, looking very relieved to have an excuse to get out of sight. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z For the life of me, I couldn’t figure where she had come from, but scary as she was, I was relieved it was her. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “Very well,” said I, much relieved, “then I shall look you up at Walworth, you may depend upon it.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z When Roberto came home from work that evening, Papa and Mama were relieved to see him. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Later, he mounted her and relieved himself with wordless haste, fully dressed save for his tumban, not removed but pulled down to the ankles. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I rubbed away at the gauges, wondering what had brought on this outburst, and was somewhat relieved that he seemed to hold nothing against me personally. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “I should like much to send all the rest after him,” muttered the Professor, coming back with a relieved air. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I disliked being hugged and had been relieved that the Courters in New Hampshire hadn’t been touchy-feely, but when Shirley reached out, I didn’t want to seem impolite. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I was happy—relieved—there was space between Brit and me. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z When I shall tell you this, Shun, your generous Heart shall not question that we considered Means by which we might relieve him of his Suffering. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z We were relieved early and walked over to the chapel, where Martinez sat notarizing inmate legal documents for an hour. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I hate to admit it, because it’s like throwing him the middle finger, but I’m relieved. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I come running back in with the caster in thirty minutes’ time, thoroughly relieved and a little proud of myself, since I am not normally a handy guy in a hardware store. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z He glanced at his mother, the one responsible for adherence to the rules, and was relieved that she was smiling. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z When she sees the tiny pinprick of light that means she’s near the end, she feels relieved but not relieved enough. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I am relieved to be pulled away from these thoughts by the sound of the person on the other side of Joe. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z I went straight to Mr. Pumblechook’s, and was immensely relieved to find him not at home. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Mom yanked it out of her purse and gave a relieved sigh. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She had half a mind to resent; but an instant’s observation convinced her that it was really said only to relieve his own feelings, and not meant to provoke; and therefore she let it pass. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z “Of course,” Bailey says, relieved that he is not an imposition. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But my grandfather seems almost relieved to see the building, like it’s an old friend. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z I’m certainly relieved, although a small part of me wishes we’d discovered something to talk about, some common ground, some way to connect. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I had been afraid that he wouldn’t remember me, but he sounds relieved to hear from me. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He is relieved that there are no Central American gangsters on board. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z She was horrified to be sitting next to Father’s grave—and yet relieved to know what had happened to him. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z These are people relieved of the burden of having to do magic for a reason—instead these witches and wizards do magic for fun. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z “You have no idea how relieved I am this is working out.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Gregor felt relieved and a little proud he had managed it. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Hazel felt relieved, for he had been afraid that Fiver might say something that would lower their spirits. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m not sure why I’m so relieved, but I am. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I was relieved to see that she had slipped into a thin ragged housecoat—even though it had holes in all the wrong places—and I could look directly at her for the first time. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “Out but to relieve herself, mistress. She will be back soon, and then your babe will be born.” The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, I was relieved she was alone, and when I went and stood beside the bed, I tried to ignore the missing bump, the deflated stomach. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I think she was relieved to see a little spark of the old Minerva again. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The first thing the new mother looked for in her baby girl was the navel, which she was relieved to see. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z But I was also relieved at the prospect of Osh in my boat. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Both she and her sister looked extremely relieved the conversation was over. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z This is the right answer, because Dell seems relieved as he drops down onto the couch. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z It was a try toward relieving the foreboding in his manner; it only worked to deepen it. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z His son belonged to him now and not to Ruth, and he was relieved at not having to walk all over town like a peddler collecting rents. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z It was how I relieved the stress of everyday life. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Kemp was relieved that the sergeant wasn’t quite sober. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The girls were not there, and secretly he was relieved. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “In nursing school,” she said, “I was taught by the doctors that the role of medical science is to relieve human suffering, and I’ve lived by that motto all my life.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Krajewska looks satisfied and a little confused and relieved that people are gathering up their drinks and their music. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z They look relieved when they spot us coming back from the garden. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Do I look as relieved as I am? Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z The only option, he said, was “further irradiation in the hopes that we may at least relieve her pain.” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z I was relieved that we didn’t have to flee our home for safety. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z When he gave her no answer she laughed and said, "Father will be ever so relieved." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The Monroes were relieved by Chester’s improved behavior. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z Now as she brought in the next course she seemed relieved that things were better. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z So I flew again to see Mr. Muhammad, but this time to Phoenix, Arizona, where the Nation of Islam had bought him the house in the hot, dry climate that relieved his severe bronchial condition. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Miles looked relieved, but my stomach sank to the depths of the ocean. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z “I have to go,” I tell her, relieved. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I'm relieved when the servants take us to the dress salon. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “No,” she replied, looking relieved at the change of subject. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Finally he promised, and when he sat back down, I could tell he was kind of relieved. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He took several deep breaths, and a few minutes later when he sat up, he looked better, almost relieved that the trial was over. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z When we got to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, about 30 of us Lost Children got off the plane, relieved but not knowing exactly where to go next. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved that the time was up. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She ran when the men stopped to relieve themselves at the side of the trail and made it a little farther that time. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z She felt so relieved to see the wayward chicken again that she put her hand out enthusiastically to shake the boy’s free hand. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z They sat beneath the eaves in wicker chairs, waiting for night to come and relieve the tension of the day. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “Congo,” I said, relieved that someone was talking to me. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z If I were being completely honest, I was more than a little relieved that the horn had interrupted him. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Nervous, I reach for his heart, and I’m relieved it is still beating: he’s invincible too. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He was his own director—relieving himself when he wanted to, stopping for cold beer when he was thirsty, and even in a seventy-five-dollar car the sense of power was strong. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I exclaimed, when I had read her letter: “I will write instantly and relieve them from the anxiety they must feel.” Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z I made a quick inspection of their displays and was relieved to find that none of them approached the sophistication of the BCMA’s designs. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Sealing the barrel shut, I take a relieved breath. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Aghast, we watched: Grenadiers flew backward; grenadiers screamed; we saw hats topple; a body, relieved of impulse, rolled down the side of the causeway into the swamp. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He simply used her as a hygienic method for relieving the tensions of the day and obtaining a good night’s sleep. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “Inside the Maze or out of it,” Thomas added, relieved that Minho was firmly on his side. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z To hesitate when the old man needed to relieve himself was to invite disaster. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I am relieved that we will not have to go back to living alone on our own. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m relieved when my laptop dings with a FaceTime notification, Poe’s picture popping up on the screen. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z But Palmer was too worn out to be relieved. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z I’m relieved when the scholarship decisions are announced later in the festival, and they are in accord with my observations. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z He looked relieved, as if he too had been rescued by Rahim Khan. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Part of me is relieved: there are four rooms on this floor, and mine is at the opposite end of the hallway, across from Mama’s office. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Along the way, she introduces me to a few of her friends, and I am relieved to meet each one, relieved to know that she has more people in her life than Justin. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Joe looked relieved to have an out, and he nodded, grabbing the cell phone clipped to his waist. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Later, he got up from under his greatcoat, pulled on his boots and groped his way through the barn to relieve himself outside. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I'm frustrated by the lack of news, but relieved at the same time. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She’d been relieved, but also a little hurt: that over and over again, he believed her so easily, that he didn’t think her capable of anything but the truth. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He looked around, relieved that he wasn’t all by himself, and to his shock, just ahead, he saw a lifeboat. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved to see that so many of my friends had made it through the night alive, but everybody looked beat up. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Like everybody else, Aunt Loma was relieved that her daddy was better. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She looked relieved, even though she went to look out of the window again. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z And every time we clicked on one of those names, we would be relieved that it wasn’t our Gordy Johnson. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z If nothing else, I can relieve him of that burden. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z The animal has another original use for its urine: in hot, dry weather it will cool itself by relieving its bladder on the ground and stirring up a refreshing mud bath with its paws. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z When he reaches the field there is already a crowd gathered, and he is relieved that there are plenty of patrons his own age or much older, and only a few have children with them. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Sure,” Jesse agreed quickly, relieved that there was no need to plunge deeper into the woods. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z It was a good way to relieve tension and just talk. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z There were several witnesses—all probably relieved that the scythe had gleaned himself and not any of them. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Or, at least, as relieved as she’ll allow herself to be, which is a very guarded form of relief. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z But, as usual, I was simply relieved that nothing awful had happened under my watch. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z To sing, which she did beautifully, relieved her gloom immediately. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z She is so relieved to see that her new life—where she’s both running and on the run—is still there. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z They would protest, they might even sorrow a little, but in their hearts wouldn’t they be relieved to see her go? The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “Chocolates it is, then,” said Mr. Frost, relieved. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z I looked into the living room, where Dad was asleep in front of the Sox game, and slipped out the door, relieved. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I actually breathed a relieved gasp at seeing him. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I was relieved to see my father standing at the counter in the main office, talking to Mrs. Owens, our principal. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Outside, she’s relieved that it’s drizzling, so that instead of walking back to the apartment as they’d planned they can hail a cab. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I almost felt relieved until I heard the sound of bronze gongs high in the castle. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z She and Seth had simply been relieving pressure for the cow and letting it spill all over the floor. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z When we reach and crest the Queensland Drawbridge, I am immensely relieved. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z But I’m very relieved to spot our mile-four pit crew, and it worries me. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z But I’m also so relieved I almost wet my pants. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z I was actually relieved to know that Aech hadn’t been deceiving me, at least not on that account. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Then the leader and Newt walked off, and Thomas was relieved to see Chuck coming his way. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I was relieved when the receptionist said the archives didn’t have Elsie’s medical records. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z I was relieved I was to be whipped with a single headed whip. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Mudd, relieved by their leaving, watched them ride off until they vanished from sight. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I was feeling relieved until I remembered I still had no idea who was after Nicole. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Ron looked smug, and Harry felt hugely relieved. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I'm relieved to see both Mom and Dad alive, racing to the entryway. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Tyler sounds relieved that he has something to say, but I don’t want to start talking to Tyler in any type of way. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I was relieved and a little embarrassed at getting into such a flurry. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Mark was relieved to stand up—the floor was hard against his knees—but his muscles complained as he pulled himself to his feet. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Whenever the authorities separated us, I would be slightly relieved, but then the worry over how he was doing would only add to my anxieties. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Beans, instead of being relieved that his arm was spared, said, “Let’s find him,” and trotted off after his own Treatment. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z “I was prepared to feel . . . relieved. Having you know about everything, not needing to keep secrets from you. But I didn’t expect to feel more than that. I like it. It makes me . . . happy.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Emily stood irresolutely in the hall, wishing to be in no particular room, straining for the voices of the searchers outside and—if she was honest with herself—relieved she could hear nothing. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z When I visit her we never talk much, and are both relieved by the silence, I think. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The doctors would need to drill her head to relieve the pressure building in her skull. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Annoyed at her physical condition, she closed her eyes and removed the crutches from under her arms to relieve the unaccustomed pressure. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z A shiver runs down my spine, and I'm relieved when we step outside again. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z My Lord, it makes sense,” said Wormtail, sounding thoroughly relieved now. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Took larboard watch eight bells last night; was relieved by Abramoff, but did not go to bunk. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Bronwyn stumbled back against the wall, so relieved she nearly fainted. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z No one dares mention it, and many seem somewhat relieved that Chandresh himself does not recall most of his comments even an hour later. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I feel immensely relieved by the news that I won’t be given—and have to ignore — direct orders from 13. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Not long after, Jerome's friend arrived with the money and we were all relieved and happy as we counted out the cash. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z He was so relieved he almost couldn’t speak. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z On the negative side, arts teachers are seen as separate “specialists,” which erroneously relieves the classroom teacher of any responsibility for incorporating the arts into the daily classroom experience. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z But it was only a half hour or so until I was relieved, and it would take me a while to write the report. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I played with the guys for an hour, until I had to relieve myself. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z So when I saw J.T. finally come through the door, I was relieved. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I remember many nights when my father would come back from work, and I’d hear him call out to my mother in Spanish, sounding relieved. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I was shaking, I was so relieved to see her. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z I am so relieved to see his face. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z She realized the men, mostly draggers and diggers, would all be working, and she felt relieved, remembering how they had grabbed at her the day of the weapons. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m so relieved to see him not arrested that I smile. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I was relieved to get him back in his cell. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A part of me wants to apologize, but I’m too overwhelmed by what just happened, too angry or anxious or relieved. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I noticed he looked relieved when I told him that I was still a virgin. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Even though I meant what I said, I’m also relieved he found the right wire to cut. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z On Christmas morning, Jessie opened her eyes and was relieved to find herself in her own bed, in her own room. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Not knowing when the rats were going to stop fighting, and realizing that they might not, the kindly Abbot advised those who had been relieved to try and get some sleep. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z And that only made me feel ashamed, not relieved. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z She returned to her room relieved to know that her nerves were not failing her but that something atrocious was going on in her husband’s secret den. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The showers were ice cold, but Hannah was so relieved it was water—and not the gas she’d expected—that she stood under the sprinklers a long time. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z They are relieved when they leave the icky barn where the little Piggy girl lives. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z The only difference is that one can offer you only suffering now, while the other offers you a way to belong—a way to relieve the loneliness. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved when the attorney said that there would be no need for the rest of us to testify. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I took the next train and was relieved to get to Union Station. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Once the leak became manageable, it only had to trickle new air in slowly to relieve the air lost. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Should I feel relieved, that my father isn’t going to be executed? Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z She tucked the little dog in her pocket, relieved. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “Of course not,” said the little boy, but Matt noticed he seemed relieved. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She takes a deep, relieved breath, feeling a sense of connection to her fellow journalists all those years ago, as they boarded helicopters halfway around the world to escape the Viet Cong. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The same Patrice Lumumba, mind you, who washed his face each morning from a dented tin bowl, relieved himself in a carefully chosen bush, and went out to seek the faces of his nation. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Michael seemed immediately interested and hopped from his perch to the cage bottom, and Genie left the room relieved. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z At first the crew was relieved, since it meant the flimsy decking was sealed against further leaks. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Or relieved, because the last Abnegation leader is still alive? Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z They remain aloof from the modern temptation that captivates many in America’s middle class: the temptation to relieve the anonymity of public life by trying to make it intimate. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Ernest was fighting a chronic sinus infection, his back was aching, and an orthopedic brace that had been made for him fit so poorly it aggravated rather than relieved the pain. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I believe there are many duties your father should now be relieved of. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z The Permian players ran to the locker room with whoops and hollers, relieved that their ascendancy was safe for another year. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s at the bottom of a small valley, so I’m relieved it’s a downhill run. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I smile, relieved, as the rain puts out the fire and soothes the burns on my hands. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Mariam didn’t tell him how relieved she was, at least about this. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z He is relieved when there is a knock at the door midafternoon. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I think back to how relieved he looked when he came back to his seat. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Daddy, already sit-sit-sitting at the table, pulled out my chair and I slumped into it, relieved that Aunt Goldie didn’t want to throttle me. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I’m relieved it wasn’t from Kimberly or Molly or Sara trying to move in on my best friend while we were in a fight. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He thanked me and said I had relieved his mind and he could die without worry that day. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Part of him was hurt, part ashamed, part relieved that the awkward conversation he had been dreading wouldn’t be happening. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z “True enough,” Sovoy said, seeming relieved that we remembered he was there. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I tried to pull their hands away from him to relieve the pain I saw in his face, but the trappings of the priest’s costume entangled me and so I could do very little. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The rest of the team was relieved, exhilarated, shaky with hope. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I am sad the game is over and I’m relieved that I trust him again. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z This was the corner where the lord and lady relieved themselves during dinners and banquets. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z And we were no less relieved to be getting out of Lobuje. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z You will be relieved to know that the eternal thunderstorm that once lived in my chest has finally eased. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He is their son, and they are relieved to be able to help him. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “If you didn’t watch your things, someone would always be happy to relieve you of them.” Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z I could feel the burning in my middle finger from the hand sanitizer I’d applied just before leaving, and so I was pressing the Band-Aid into my middle finger, simultaneously worsening and relieving the pain. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Does he think she will wake up and run off, relieving him of his choice, if he leaves her alone? Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Hamlet did not greet me, nor did our eyes meet I was disappointed yet relieved, for I would have blushed and stammered had he spoken to me. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Is it selfish I feel totally relieved by this answer? Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He needed a drink of water, not only to relieve the dryness of his throat but to ease the tension of his neck muscles. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I blinked as if that would relieve its slow, maddening itch. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I feel relieved when he says this because if he’s gone by November, it means he’ll miss basketball season, and then I remind myself how crazy this whole situation is. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z After that, we children began squatting in the narrow, dark alleyways separating the shacks to relieve ourselves. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Thankfully, Chuck arrived with lunch at noon, relieving Thomas from his thoughts. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He was relieved to see that she appeared okay, felt himself relax. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z In single files they sponge-bathe and relieve themselves behind blanket curtains. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I was relieved that the flagpole wasn’t as heavy as it looked, and I carried it easily, despite the fact that the night was windy and rainy. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z She was so relieved that her words poured out in a rush. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z At that point, I think I was just relieved she’d finally found the tape and not made a huge scene about it, and so maybe I wasn’t being as careful as I might have been. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He memorized his own number and the number of the unit who had to be relieved. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Ron relieved his feelings by aiming a kick at a gnome who was peering out from behind one of the new Flutterby bushes. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “All children have their moments ...” I was relieved that she did not mention that I now wet my bed nightly. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “That’s quite all right,” he says, relieved to have it back in his possession. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Since yesterday, he had left Jojo’s side only long enough to eat or run out to relieve himself. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I was so relieved that was the reason. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Most went voluntarily, glad to be able to take a few of their possessions with them and relieved to escape the constant harangues and threats of the Nazis. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z “Sir, Colonel Rice instructs me to tell you that you are relieved, sir.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, he was rather relieved that there were no more than ten to name. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z The smoke was agonizing and there were no rounds, no bells at three minute intervals to relieve our exhaustion. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He wakes up, and I think I’m just as relieved as Alyssa is. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Yossarian was positive that he was at last rid of her and was relieved. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I smile, because I'm relieved that she didn't ask the question I've been dreading since we got here. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Theo is relieved that again, with his own paintings, the art he loves, his books. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z And I was really relieved they didn’t say anything about the three extra chickens. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z "Thank you," I murmured, so relieved I thought I was gonna pass out. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He stood up and rubbed his eyes, and remained standing, peering into the dark, until he was relieved by Legolas. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Harry glanced at Ron, who was looking relieved that nothing worse had happened. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “All right, Papa,” the boy said, seeming at once disappointed and relieved. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I was relieved to think that even if I couldn’t compete, I could still one day be a Bruin. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I laughed, relieved that he felt the same way. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “Give me your confidence, Jane,” he said: “relieve your mind of any weight that oppresses it, by imparting it to me. What do you fear?—that I shall not prove a good husband?” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I was greatly relieved a few moments later when I saw the colonel walking back to the car with two cans of Coca-Cola. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But everyone made it around in time, and Nigro, who might have had trouble negotiating the course himself, looked relieved. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The cow relieved of a great weight was landing on the fill with Janie before Tea Cake stroked in and crawled weakly upon the fill again. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Mom says she felt relieved to get older, even though she loved Peachy. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I was so relieved when I finished, I barely even heard what Charlie was saying when he asked me a final question: Would I like to introduce the next speaker—Angelina Jolie—to the audience? How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Ugwu was so relieved he feared he would float away if he raised one leg. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z To get the key, you presented yourself at the gate and waited for the officer you were relieving to drop the key down in a bucket on a rope. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I should feel relieved to know the real answer at last. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z In fact, they seem relieved, like they were waiting for him to take a stand. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z They relieved themselves and showered outdoors or at the neighbor’s. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z We both laughed a little louder than the joke actually deserved, but we were just so relieved that we were still alive after the disaster. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t seem surprised or relieved, the way I felt. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Sefia looked eagerly for the familiar rectangle of the book and was relieved to see its outline straining against the leather. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The newsmen packed up their gear, relieving Molly, who had cringed at the thought of being photographed in her laden condition and having to brace up for a royal reception in Sweden. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Autumn was born a few days earlier than expected, and I was relieved that we would not have the same birth date. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “I went to get my bowl to relieve myself,” Gitl called, her voice incredibly calm. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved that I had friends among the masters to balance out the enemies I’d made. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I was so relieved to see someone, anyone, that I didn’t question her sudden appearance. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Charlotte felt greatly relieved to see him go. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z He’s relieved but disappointed that his lack of faith shines through his skin. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z When the video is over, Mr. Flores says, “I’m so relieved she’s going to be okay. Physically, anyway. Who knows what the psychological damage will be?” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z No other officer, in my entire state service, would ever ask me a question about my past, whether employment or education; the lack of curiosity surprised and relieved me. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I know how relieved they are, being able to do something for themselves. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Tired but relieved, we dragged ourselves to our shack. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I rode along for hours until it stopped on the side of the road and the driver got out to relieve himself. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I think he was relieved when Jeffrey leaned right into me. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z That morning when we picked up our passes, Pefta gave us a warning look, but we were all so relieved, we answered him with smiles and too many thank-yous. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But I was also relieved, because I did not have to work late in the evenings and miss days of school anymore. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Alex was relieved to find the church open and surprised at the number of people there. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z So I was relieved to think we had caught the Five Evils and were burning their corpses. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z They stepped forward to save lives and relieve suffering, and did so without thought of receiving individual acclaim. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z I exhale, relieved to leave the real world behind for a while. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z "The Kingsguard is a Sworn Brotherhood. Our vows are taken for life. Only death may relieve the Lord Com-mander of his sacred trust." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Chloroform, which had been discovered in 1831, had begun to be used to relieve labor pains a few years earlier. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z They’d been given no place to relieve themselves, and the stink of bodies and worse was nearly unbearable. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I saw a relieved look come over Mama’s face. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Ifemelu was too stunned, at first, to be relieved, and then she needed to urinate again. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z At first Roy was relieved that his father didn’t write the name down, hoping it meant that he wasn’t going to pursue the incident. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And I am so relieved to hear him say it. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z “The pieces of the puzzle were beginning to fall into place at last,” said a relieved Leslie Groves. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I can see that both officers are instantly relieved. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Liyana felt sneaky, but relieved to have a few moments alone. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I turned, my gaze landing on three Cossack riders trotting past, relieved of their duties. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I don’t mention Otto, and I’m relieved that she doesn’t bring him up. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She would feel relieved to stroll in the cool breeze, away from any worries for the duration of her walk. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z It is more as if he does not know quite what to do with this colorful child and is relieved that she is content to be on her own. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z I am so relieved that I forget about Kristina the liar for a minute. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z I take a deep breath and hold it in an attempt to relieve some of the pressure that is building in my chest. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Enrique was relieved that one of the fellow migrants had the money and handed it over. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Horan was flat-out glad to be alive, and relieved to be back in the safety and relative comfort of the Marine Corps. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z He was very fond of his map, but on the other hand, he was extremely relieved that Moody wasn’t asking where he’d got it, and there was no doubt that he owed Moody a favor. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I sit, relieved that I don’t need to do my routine 5 times. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z If she was relieved by that, her relief didn’t last more than a few moments. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Thomas was so relieved that Alby thought he was okay, he only heard about half of what the older boy had just said. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z As much as he dreaded this meeting, Jason felt relieved. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z People watched him and seemed to be relieved when he left the garden. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z So I was actually sort of relieved when Fang didn’t show up at all this year. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I was kind of relieved my chickens were not in the part for awards, even if they were pretty tired out from their adventures. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z I dropped back slightly and stepped into the trees, thinking I would feel better if I relieved myself. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Garfield felt relieved about the way the battle turned out. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Fourteen days ago we had to go up and relieve the front line. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z How odd, he thought, to have his home stolen, and yet feel relieved. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z "There's no one here," the father said, greatly relieved. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved to see him smiling through the mirror. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I was so relieved when we got to the river and Mr. Norak smiled and said, “I thought there was something ’bout you and all ’em questions, boy. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z He laughed, and I was relieved that he did. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Patients were bled to relieve headaches, depression, disease, and anxiety. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z I feel a little relieved to know that half of the Dauntless, at least, are not traitors. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She nodded, looking relieved, and went over to sweep the other side of the room. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z The speed with which she moves on startles me, but I'm so relieved to avoid an awkward conversation that I, too, pretend nothing has happened. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I was so relieved, and I liked Joey even more at that moment, but I mean that in a totally non-gay way, because I felt like he was sticking up for me. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z When that happened I was both relieved and ashamed. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The animals were enormously relieved to hear this. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z I felt like I’d taken off an itchy sweater on a cold day: relieved to be rid of it, but surprised by how chilly the air turned out to be. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “If it builds too much, she could die. And the longer we wait to relieve it, the more damage she’ll likely experience.” The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z While in there, it turned out, she decided to relieve herself. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m relieved that he breaks our silence first. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Ugwu bounded up, relieved, because the soldier would not come inside the church to take him. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I was so relieved to see it was our uncle that my whole body sagged. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Polly, relieved that neither she nor Amari had done anything to call negative attention to themselves, congratulated herself on a successful evening. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He was relieved but he was also curious. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z Tally scanned the horizon, and a relieved smile broke onto her face. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He was too tired and sad and dirty to feel relieved. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The girls divided up into shifts, some to stay until they were relieved by others. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Soft and open, they seemed relieved to flop inside the door and nestle into the safe embrace of Mama’s pair. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z "Her Grace is trying to tell you that you are relieved as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I looked down at the bloodied face of Narciso, and I almost felt relieved of the terrible tension my fevered body had carried for so many hours. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Percy was relieved when the demon grandmothers closed in for the kill. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “A tincture of bayberry juice and oil of roses may relieve the pain, so that the sensation of Christ’s sweetness becomes even greater,” I say. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Nothing happens till I am relieved;—only the everlasting rolling over there. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Knowing all he must do to relieve his terror was cooperate? The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Chester felt very relieved after the decision had been made. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z We were allowed to jump off and relieve ourselves in the grass. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Nathan was relieved that there was another person who could see Holy Beings. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z She knew she wrote it partly to help him and partly “to relieve my own mind.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m just relieved I’m not taking this day on alone. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He had gone inside the cottage as soon as Mona came out, and he had been relieved to see some improvement. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Don’t say, “He’s gone to a better place,” or “You must be relieved,” or “That shirt doesn’t go with those pants.” Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z For a second, I don’t talk, I’m so relieved she can see the things I can too. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z For she said in something of a relieved way: 'Oh, Mr Stevens, if s just someone I knew once when I was at Granchester Lodge. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z And I went on talking, relieved to talk, carried away by my own enthusiasm and by the warmth of the wine. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Now the long evenings about the hearth were seldom relieved by any visitor. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “It would give everyone a lift to think you were more involved, Harry,” said Scrimgeour, sounding relieved that Harry had cottoned on so quickly. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z There were also several distinct disadvantages: I had no food, no water, no place to relieve myself, and no bed to sleep in. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z When Charles received word of the reaction at the meeting, he was relieved. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z At nightfall, worn to the bone and feeling as though she might fall asleep in the saddle, Kaede was relieved when the Huntsman stopped and told them they could set up camp. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z For a moment Meggie was relieved that he hadn't really meant a cage, although the door in the blank wall looked anything but inviting. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Thomas was relieved to hear he wasn’t the only one. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He was always relieved when his brother let the tension go. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Wouldn’t it be nice if they could disappear us the way they disappeared the others and relieve us of all these crushing burdens?” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z His derisive scoff is only an echo of what it once was, and Celia is relieved that he cannot see her smile at the softness of the sound. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z And he realized that he lived in a Santiniless world now and he trembled when he thought that he was, in many ways, relieved that his father was dead. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Nguyen skipped off down the alley, so relieved to be alive that he didn’t even bother counting the sheaf of U.S. currency. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Marco is relieved that she does not have the skill to pull the memory of the ring from his mind. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Because however sympathetic they were, I could see that deep down they were relieved. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Edward, for one, was relieved to see the last of her. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z They want to stay friends; they feel smothered; it's always them and it's never you; and afterward, you're devastated and they're relieved; it's over for them and just starting for you. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z They smiled back, relieved, and began chewing again. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Fortunately, it looked like things were quieting down in Reston, and Dalgard felt relieved that his company had dodged a bullet. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But he was relieved that his friend seemed to have turned a corner. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z She looked relieved when Chioke called her, and she got up quickly and left. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The infant shrieked as Hanako took it, but the mother seemed relieved and immediately shut her eyes. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “Great— I’m relieved of my tiercel duties, and just in time.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z For a moment I feel relieved that everyone I care about will be out of prison by tonight. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Without saying anything, Thomas pointed up, not daring to be relieved yet. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z When they bound Shadrack into a straitjacket, he was both relieved and grateful, for his hands were at last hidden and confined to whatever size they had attained. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I saw that he looked relieved but that he was still sweating. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He dragged the cart into the hallway, relieved no one had noticed, and found Julie standing by the service elevator, keeping the door open. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z He was so relieved to have been chosen and not put in Slytherin, he hardly noticed that he was getting the loudest cheer yet. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z When he caught his first glimpse of the Wall looming above the tops of an ancient gnarled oak, Jon was vastly relieved. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I was really relieved and grateful that President Eisenhower had sent those soldiers to protect us, because how much trouble must we be in, if we needed that much military power? March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I thanked him, relieved he hadn’t left me all alone. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I feel relieved, I think, because I know from his reaction that I have done the right thing. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved that it wasn’t human hair and strangely delighted that it was a seal. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z They ran from him, and were relieved when he did not follow. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I moved to relieve pressure on an especially tender bruise. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “But I’m afraid I don’t know. The Abnegation were reluctant to provide information that only serves to relieve curiosity. They told us as much as they believed we should know.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z We were relieved to have him gone, though I could not help wondering what his life might be were he not tom with the frustrations of his Negro-ness. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z One night, Lonna’s son brought home an orphaned baby raccoon, which promptly crawled into one of Leon’s favorite moleskin slippers and relieved itself. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Everything gets eaten, notwithstanding, and if ever anyone is so well off as not to want all his share, there are a dozen others standing by ready to relieve him of it. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Secretly, I was relieved that I wouldn’t have to deal with getting Beck down the problematic slopes to come, most of which were not protected by fixed lines. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know what to do or say, I’m so relieved I don’t have to stay in school for five or six more years. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z The stranger withdrew the sword from the boy’s forehead, and the boy felt immensely relieved. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Ma and Daddy were relieved to hear there was no real damage. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Once, at his club, he had perked up as a young man talked to some friends about his own parents’ divorce, how he had felt relieved by it, because their unhappiness had been heavy. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I didn't know what to say, but I was so relieved to have found my friend. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I was relieved that circumstances would be resolving things between us. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I smiled to myself, relieved that she was asleep. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved to have a steady job and an official place to go. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Of course he was relieved that Leo wasn’t hitting on his girl, but Frank was also kind of worried about Leo. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z By the time he had to go, I was relieved. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z It covered every inch of my body from the neck down and had discreet openings so I could relieve myself without removing the entire thing. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Everyone seemed relieved that they would tend to the bald man’s injuries. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z It did not seem that people knew about Ron yet; Harry was very relieved: He had been interrogated enough that day. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I could tell that Katie was actually relieved that she wouldn’t have to work with anyone else, and I silently congratulated myself on my gift of saying the right thing to the right person. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Clever had fallen asleep after—Nhamo wrinkled her nose—relieving himself on her skirt. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Sahil grinned, seeming relieved, and held out his fist for a fist bump. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He gives us water and hard bread before taking us out to relieve ourselves along the track. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z At first they’re relieved: They didn’t fall all the way down. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The following morning, Pearl was relieved when she came into the kitchen and Mia was there, making toast as usual, and carrying on as if the previous day had not happened. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z This should have made Hazel feel relieved, but it made her nervous. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He would be so relieved to have real food after all those years of frozen dinners. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I dropped the page upon the chain, more disappointed than relieved. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Bill Harvey was relieved to learn that they picked up no inkling of suspicion near the site. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Still, I was relieved when the light turned green and we were on our way. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She smiled, relieved to see him, proud that he was seeing her like this. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z And I knew Stephen Kellner was relieved to have another chance, a new child who wouldn’t be such a disappointment. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Mom and Dad were probably laughing, relieved to be off by themselves for the longest vacation of their married lives. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z And yet, she was so happy, so relieved to be going back to Poland, that she decided she was being stupid. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I was relieved that I hadn’t disappointed the people who’d been rooting for me, but in an odd way, this win felt like it belonged more to them than it did to me. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Sometime later she perched her bottom over the side and relieved herself. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Richard was almost relieved to learn of Sir Winston Churchill’s death. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Likewise, at the bank there had been mention of promotion and when nothing came of it he was somewhat relieved. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “Oh,” I said, relieved . . . until I realized, of course, that we were the ones in danger. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z It’s warm and I’m so relieved that she isn’t that mad at me. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z He was relieved when Kira finally took them off to bed. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I’m relieved to hear Baba’s final word, but Bushra sets her mouth in that sour way of hers. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z As I read his small cramped words explaining why he had disappeared, I felt a crazy mix of relieved and confused. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Her mother follows her when she goes to collect firewood and guards her when she needs to relieve herself. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The 160-pound dummy—a stand-in for a suicidal inmate—was next: I wrapped my arms around his middle and lifted him up to relieve the pressure around the neck. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z An oblong of blackness relieved with brilliant spangles hung before them and there was the hollow sound of surf on the reef. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I am actually relieved not to be working with Kelsey, because then I would have to deal with not breathing and coming up with something to say. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z I was so relieved he hadn’t asked me something super offensive I almost laughed out loud. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Frankly, I was relieved when she asked me to hang out with her tonight. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z She actually looked relieved when I showed her the key. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He sat up, and felt the soft pillows yield to his hands, and he lay down again relieved. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He had, in fact, seemed relieved to be rid of them so that he could start his new life, just as we were starting ours. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z We were all relieved the divorced years were behind us. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z They were relieved to see the red stars on the wings, but stared at Raya in amazement when she climbed out of it—a woman flying a fighter plane! A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z After relieving themselves, they came out and washed their hands in the long sink behind the building. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Daddy got his X-rays back from the hospital and we’re all so relieved. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z She’d had her chance and missed it and at the look on his face was relieved. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “I’m relieved to hear that. Heaven knows what opposition we may have to face even at the outset. We may have some ‘enemy within.’ A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I shuddered slightly at the sudden bleakness in his voice, but I was relieved. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I was relieved when we finally got out of there and slammed the attic door shut. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z And all at once, Travis felt an overwhelming urge to relieve himself of one more weight that day, while he was on a roll. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z We had been relieving ourselves outside, but with the snowstorm in full rage, we had no choice but to sit on a bucket in the jurta. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z When I saw her smiling face, I was suddenly relieved Jenna hadn’t told me her mysterious secret. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z To relieve the monotony, some people planted small gardens or painted their doors bright colors. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I frankly hope this is the case, not only because it relieves my mind, but in a practical sense. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Maybe he's just relieved to leave the place where he watched his brother die. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She’d spent a dreadful night in the bathroom making sounds like a sea lion, but now that she was feeling better she was coming to relieve Martina from guard duty. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z When his phone rings a second time, he looks relieved. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She was relieved when the toast was over. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Elsbeth was relieved when it was too small and she got to give it away to me. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Angela, Cherry and I met at Cherry’s Starbucks a little before three p.m., when Cherry relieved the person behind the counter. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Crow and Angela came back with two large trays; Turtle returned empty-handed, puzzled but much relieved. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z My legs almost gave out, I was so relieved to see her. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Thank you, and yes, I totally understand,” I said, relieved. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Midmornings she would relieve my mother by taking me up to the attic. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z At the end of a day, I was often bemused, always relieved, to realize how ‘silent,’ though crowded with words, my day in public had been. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z As Washington shrewdly noted, the invisible ink would not only make “communications less exposed to detection” but also would “relieve the fears” of agents carrying the innocent-looking messages. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z The monkey tree usually hangs out over a river, so that they can relieve themselves from the branches without littering the ground. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He wanted to be irritated, but found that he was so relieved to be alive he could only smile. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Lynn arrived, and I felt relieved that I was no longer in charge. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z “Veturius,” Faris grunts at me, and I’m relieved that he doesn’t treat me with the same fawning awe as everyone else. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I pull my phone out of my pocket and I’m relieved when it powers on. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Looking across the roof, I’m relieved to see he’s moved a safe distance away from the edge and hasn’t fallen to his death. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I’m relieved that she doesn’t see the other half of it, the discussions. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved, because I hadn’t invented her. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved that I had the desk to myself, that Edward was absent. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z There’s no mention of my softball loss, and I’m honestly too relieved to think anything of it. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z He felt relieved; he had been wondering whether Hagrid wanted help with some terrifying new pet. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Antonio was relieved to be away from the dangers of South Central Los Angeles. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z It was absurd, but it relieved my nervousness. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I was just relieved the fighting was over. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z I was at least relieved to hear our rocket hadn’t hit anybody. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z We turn to music to feel better, relieve anxiety, overcome a difficult situation, find calm and peace, or feel empowered and fearless. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Amanda smiles, all goofy and relieved as she sits back down. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Hyacinth was relieved to see that the kitten and the box were gone. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She took such a deep, relieved breath it sounded as if she were gulping. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Koffi waited several seconds, then pressed her palms to her eyes, relieved. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She had been so sick, he was relieved when his mother told him his grandmother was gone. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z The next day at school, I was relieved to see Phoebe. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Once she stirred enough to climb out onto a branch to relieve herself. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I was almost relieved to turn my back on that tunnel and head toward the palace of Hades. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z “It is very late. I must relieve myself.” All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Mom looked relieved to see some familiar faces. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Annoyed by Milkman’s indifference, he relieved his agitation by straightening up the room. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Abbey said Mom was just relieved that we’d gotten home in one piece, but I think it was more than that. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Then he felt relieved and filled the hole up. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Emily was relieved when they found a clear space of grass to shake out their blanket. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z It put an end to the memorial but everyone was relieved because the drought had gone on too long. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z At first I was relieved, because I felt like everything I’d done had been worth it, because I’d made Dad into a Great Man who was biographically significant and would be remembered. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z They shoot and kill another man in the woods when he drops his slops to relieve himself. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z When she’s done, I’m so relieved to have my head back that I scratch my scalp for a whole ten minutes. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He looked a little relieved but was still pretty rattled when I left. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I was relieved she wouldn’t need a second shot. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z I finally braved the traffic and was relieved when I was largely ignored. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The man was very relieved, and he was now able to walk about without people pointing at him and clicking their tongues in amazement. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z Jo looked relieved, and after a pause, said, smiling, “How Mrs. Moffat would wonder at your want of management, if she knew, and how she will rejoice that Annie may still hope.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Jinx was relieved when Ned finally emerged from the elevator cage with the Italian crew. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z She will be sorry, I think, but truly, won't they, all of them, be a little relieved? The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Winn-Dixie looked straight at me when I said that to him, like he was feeling relieved to finally have somebody understand his situation. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z We squatted, our dresses bunched around our waists, to relieve ourselves. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z They hadn’t drowned the night before and Genie felt unexpectedly relieved, like he wanted to make a ribbit or a...or a...whatever sound crickets make, himself. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The Assignments continued, and Jonas watched and listened, relieved now by the wonderful Assignment his best friend had been given. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z She had light hair braided in a crown about her head and a serious face that a few freckles failed to relieve. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Still she was relieved to ease back into her life, their life, of teaching and tennis and friends that filled the living room. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “I guess I would have wound up in Canada next. But in all my traveling, do you know the only time I ever felt relieved and eager to be going to a place?” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z No one should think that support from the Gates Foundation, or grants from other foundations, relieved donors of the need to keep giving. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Not because her behavior justified his jealousy, but it relieved that awful fear inside him. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z My lunch was in my mouth a second time and I went outside and relieved myself on the bed of four-o’clocks. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry was relieved to see that she wasn’t giggling. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Even her bratty second-in-command, Drew Tanaka, seemed relieved, probably because Piper could run things and give Drew more time for gossip and in-cabin beauty treatments. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Mark followed him, relieved that his friend had taken charge again. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Tom wasn’t in bed with me, and I felt relieved. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Fudge had been lenient with him because he was so relieved to find him alive. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Crawford, undaunted, asked if the open receiver could be placed where he could hear the interview, and I complied, relieved that it was one way to let the interview proceed without interruption. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z She relieves herself in the sixth-floor toilet and checks her instinct to flush, knowing the toilet will not refill, and double-checks the air to make sure it does not feel warm before continuing. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Moss sucked in his breath, relieved, but still miserable. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Hannah bent her shoulders over against Shifre’s muffled sobbing, guilty because she had been the cause of it, relieved because the blow had not fallen upon her. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Van Helsing’s sternness was somewhat relieved by a look of perplexity. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z I took the last few steps into the main room and was relieved to see that everything else seemed normal. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “You are always hungry,” said Granny in a relieved voice. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I pinch the bridge of my nose to relieve some of the pressure in my head. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Matt was relieved to find that the bodyguard didn’t like Tom either. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He let out a sigh that did nothing to relieve the pressure he felt on his lungs and heart. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I was privately relieved that no one answered my knocks because I couldn’t for the life of me think what my opening question would be. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z To be honest, I was relieved that she was only messing with me and that she wasn’t actually a stalker who ruined boys’ lives. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I'm sort of relieved, because that means there are a dozen people I don’t have to pretend to make friends with. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “Oh,” I said, relieved, shaking his sleek hand. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z His narrow face looked worried and relieved and ashamed and glad, all at once. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z As William Julius Wilson has noted, “As long as poor whites directed their hatred and frustration against the black competitor, the planters were relieved of class hostility directed against them.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z I was relieved when it was late enough to be acceptable for bedtime. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I sat back from him, feeling lightheaded, relieved. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “I’m fine,” he said, too on edge to be relieved. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He waddled off the road, undid his breeches, and relieved himself into a tangle of thorns. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Then I remembered I’d always been told, “If a fellow’s got so little manhood he’d hit a woman, it’s up to that woman to relieve him of what few morsels of his masculinity remain.” Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I remained standing there ready to relieve his discomfort at the first opportunity. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z His entire body hungered for keen sensation, something exciting and violent to relieve the tautness. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z And I’m relieved because Phyllis lives on the next block, right on the corner. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Still reeling from my experience on the gallery, I was mainly relieved to have some downtime, but the others were on edge and found the lack of activity excruciating. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved to see that Harry at least glanced at me. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I have to admit, I was sort of relieved. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She brought him home to New Jersey, prepared herself for battle, but in fact, to her enormous surprise, her parents were relieved. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He looked pleadingly at Shady to be relieved of this fix. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “Well,” he said, and I swear he sounded relieved, “I guess I could stay for a while.” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z “Steak and potatoes,” I answered, and he looked relieved. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Marly saw how relieved she was, not only because there was no fire but because Daddy didn’t seem to mind much about the smoke. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z Looking relieved, Willie left the witness chair and walked straight out of the courtroom without once looking up. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z “A good suggestion,” agreed the magistrate, relieved to have an end to the matter. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Whoever finished first went out to relieve the man at the tiller so that he could eat his hoosh before it cooled. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z It was the first time I’d felt relieved since the petty cash got swiped. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Ivy swore her mother looked relieved to get rid of her for a while. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I see the green field we’re approaching and I know I should be relieved I’m almost there, I’m almost safe again, but there was never any true danger in the first place. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I was relieved we wouldn’t have to move and helped Mami peel the sweet potatoes. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z It was nice to be able to relieve the pain of one you loved, and Charles and Emma wanted desperately to help Annie feel better. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The resounding success of the Curagao experiment whetted the appetites of Florida livestock raisers for a similar feat that would relieve them of the scourge of screw-worms. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z He was frankly relieved he didn’t have to use it. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I feel mostly relieved and a little embarrassed, because I feel like I made it into a bigger deal than it needed to be. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Momma was relieved too, although she had had a good time cooking special things for him and showing her California son off to the peasants of Arkansas. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved when Miss Trotter called to us for a snack. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z I smile, relieved they are willing to hang out with me again. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Hannah was so relieved to see another girl, she almost cried out. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes when we said No thank you, they looked so relieved we couldn’t help feeling a little hurt. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z It was laughter, more or less, and she sat back, relieved. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Patrice leans forward and gives me a high five, and I am both relieved and content. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Ralph, shaken but relieved to find himself uninjured, peeped out of the shirt pocket. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z With a relieved sigh, he sank back in his chair. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He croaked and threw his hands up to try to relieve the pressure as he fell on his back and the wind was knocked out of his lungs. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z "So again our great tactician has relieved himself. Today he's a busy man. First an oration over the body of Brutus, and now a lecture on the patience of the Negro people." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He's gone, both he and the dogs looking relieved to be on their way. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He was relieved when Pippin confessed what he had done; but he was angry, and Pippin could see his eye glinting. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Unlike everyone else, Len just stands there, looking relieved to be alive. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z As we boarded our plane, I was relieved to be going, but Farmer always found it hard to leave Haiti. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z “I’m going to kill somebody soon, just to relieve the tension. You’ll see.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He pulls out the minuscule stopper, relieved that it remains attached to the bottle with a curl of wire. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I nod, relieved she doesn’t seem really mad. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z After enduring too many trips on Highway 3, I was relieved to find that most roads around Havana were paved. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z I was relieved of the burden of being alone before God through my membership in the Church. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The only way to relieve themselves was by hanging over the side of the boat as ice seas surged up against them. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z If only I were relieved of this responsibility, I could use all my strength to fight for my own survival, to take care only of myself . Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The moment Richard sets the bucket down, I drop my slops, have a seat, and relieve myself. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z No one to greet me then, but I was relieved. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z A prosecutor said that he was now someone “whose mind is at ease because he has relieved his tortured soul of a terrible secret and now seeks repentance and forgiveness.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Taisin set down the heavy water skin she was carrying, and her eyes flickered immediately to Kaede, who looked relieved to see her. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I was mightily relieved but also thought, Well, isn't that just like this family. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z To relieve this strangled feeling he bought a drink in one of the drugstores. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z He continued to add pressure until I twisted slightly, wrapping my arm behind my back to relieve the strain. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z They both looked relieved to change the subject. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I turn up the collar of my white robe, relieved to know God’s got me covered 'cause I'm good, but not that good. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z We went to bed that night, my mother and I, feeling relieved that we’d finally gained some control. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Ranofer glanced at him gratefully and nodded, relieved that he did not have to explain. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z He looked away and could not help feeling relieved that Odenigbo had not come. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Thomas was relieved to get it off his chest. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Cardan looks relieved at the idea that there will be a delay, whatever happens next. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The ablutions were good, but they were water; they did not wash sins away, they did not relieve the distressed heart. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved at first as we continued on the trail. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I am surprised at how relieved I am to see her. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z I rap on his door and am relieved when the prince himself opens it. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I let out the breath I was holding, relieved to hear her friends had survived the war. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z It rose and fell in ragged hitches, and Pax was relieved. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “Blackjack,” I said, relieved but a little irritated. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I was so relieved that he didn’t seem mad or sad. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I glance at the nurses’ station, relieved to find it empty. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I erased my comment, relieved that I’d only written it in pencil. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I had come to depend on the intellectual companionship of students—bright students—to relieve the scholar’s loneliness. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn't look like he was going to put his plan into play, and I was a little bit relieved. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z At the bottom of the ramp, we both let go a relieved sigh. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I am relieved we are talking about nothing important. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Alex thought the rules were stringent, but they made sense, and he was relieved that what was called for was so carefully spelled out. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z ‘Sam!’ cried Frodo, feeling that amazement could go no further, and quite unable to decide whether he felt angry, amused, relieved, or merely foolish. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Her son was a blessing, and Laila was relieved to discover that her fears had proved baseless, that she loved Zalmai with the marrow of her bones, just as she did Aziza. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z June’s relieved, only because she managed to find a way to protect him, even though it means the world is digging through her life for answers and evidence, which makes Alex want to murder everyone. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He laughs big and turns up the music, half relieved, half embarrassed, and I think with him, One less good fare to get tonight. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z And so, the small mouse who had been dipped m oil, covered in flour, and relieved of his tail slipped out of the pantry and past the weeping ladies. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Tree seemed surprised, but also a bit relieved. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Fifteen minutes into the evening shift, I still had not been relieved. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The younger ones had bare heads, which made Liyana feel relieved. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I’m relieved when Kasim comes over and puts his arm around me. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z They were so relieved that for a minute neither of them moved. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z “Now, now, Percy!” said Ludo Bagman, who was looking intensely relieved to see Harry. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z And though he desires her as much as ever, he is relieved when they are through, lying naked side by side, knowing that nothing else is expected of them, that finally they can relax. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Boggs relieves him of his weapon and goes to make a call. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z But in another way, he was relieved to see the blind man shake his head no. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Painfully I force myself to wait until I am relieved. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z And I thought I actually did feel pretty good, relieved that Mrs. Singer hadn’t coincidentally caused me to come down with a fit of projectile vomiting or something. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The menthol covered the stench slightly, but still he gagged, and he was relieved that he hadn’t eaten all morning. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z He scratched the side of his nose, was actually relieved when his reflection did the same. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I was relieved he would not have another holiday at The Children’s Home. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I was relieved when the pastor politely explained that since I wasn’t baptized in the Truth he wasn’t going to impose the ethics of a Christian on me. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z With extreme care he lifted one arm and was relieved to find his hand attached to his wrist. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I was quite relieved, to tell you the truth, because nothing really happened at all. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I nodded yes, hugely relieved, and she signaled for the waitress, who also brought dessert menus. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Herb was relieved to see his niece and nephew this morning, and glad they were okay—but he worries about his sister and brother-in-law. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z She adopted him as a son who would share her solitude and relieve her from the involuntary laudanum that her mad beseeching had thrown into Remedios' coffee. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z His body drenched in sweat, Gabriel tried his best not to move, hoping this would relieve the aching of his head. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Not to mention relieved that I wasn’t sick. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Richard’s eyes widened slightly, and then he fell back against his chair, all the menace and tension draining away from him, and in that moment, Ophie was relieved. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z But the commandant looked satisfied, perhaps even relieved. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z There were voices behind Malcolm, excited and relieved, and he turned to see, but felt a bout of pain and nausea in his head as he did, so brutal it was like being hit again. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Q: What is the best way to relieve earaches caused by changes in cabin pressure? Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Illnesses, bad luck and unemployment were caused by witchcraft, and only the timely intervention by my ancestral spirits—through a powerful witch doctor as an intermediary—could relieve anyone of such suffering. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He had read it in a matter of hours, oddly relieved that the names of the characters were never revealed. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Then I strolled to the camp to relieve my neighbors of the inconvenience of my miserable cur. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I headed for Miss Riley’s room and was relieved to find her at her desk. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z After a minute of fruitless searching, she was simultaneously relieved and disappointed. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he offered to keep watch himself until the evening and Hazel, greatly relieved, at once told the rabbits to sleep. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved to talk about anything, anything that didn’t have to do with that reporter’s death. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Ivy grabbed on, and she was so relieved that tears stung her eyes. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The mayor looked relieved, brought out his purse, and pulled out two silver pennies. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Lyddie was mostly disappointed, but perhaps a tiny bit relieved, when Mrs. Bedlow announced that she would take her over to the weaving room after dinner. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “I won’t,” Bailey says, relieved that she has neglected to specify a time, leaving “too late” up to interpretation. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z As it washed over Dragon’s diseased arm, his tightly closed eyes relaxed and the grimace on his face smoothed — as if a deep pain was relieved. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z “Me too,” I said, relieved that Fred felt the same way. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I carefully unwrapped the cloth from around the notebook, relieved to discover that it was not too wet, and held it out to the director with shaking hands. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Ignatius, feeling just as invisible standing there in Dorian’s living room, began feinting at some imaginary opponent with his cutlass to relieve his self-consciousness. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z And she is young: There is nothing he can do for her and for that he is relieved. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Immediately, Ralph and the crowd of boys were united and relieved by a storm of laughter. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I’m so relieved, but guilt eats at me. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z The theory relieved me of certain troubling questions—this is the point of nationalism—and it gave me my Tolstoy. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z At last she found an exit, and she pushed open the glass door and escaped outside, relieved to be away from the prying eyes of those who had watched her departing. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I exhale, relieved the attention is off me. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Once she sent away for voodoo dolls and carefully followed the instructions some witch doctor in the West Indies wrote about how to relieve Natalie’s condition. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She was able to relieve her anxiety—or at least bear it—through prayer. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I lean back into the couch, relieved to be just with Jude. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I’m relieved to see her, even though Mom stops reading when she comes. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z My mother always sighs as if she's sort of relieved after she says them. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I am relieved to find out that not all of his writings were destroyed in the fire—some of the pages had already been sent back to England with Captain Newport. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Phoebe looked extensively relieved, but I knew it was not a coincidence that her father was there. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Harry was relieved to hear the lunch bell. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He seemed relieved to keep the conversation on the level of bee swarms. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She was relieved to feel the hard concrete floor through her slippers. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z The relieved squadron leader grinned and nodded tolerantly as he welcomed them back. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z I was so relieved that I could not speak. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z He felt relieved; he had been imagining horrors, the Cruciatus Curse at the very least. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Tyrion glanced back to where the Rush emptied out into Black- water Bay and was relieved to see no signs of sails on the wide green horizon. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z My pride is hurt, but I’m secretly relieved. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z “Mentor stood there. He seemed relieved that Trademaster had written something down for him.” Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z On the one hand, I felt relieved that she didn’t seem to suspect anything about the band. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z “Well,” he observed, “I am relieved that this has turned out well after all. What will you have me do with the baggage, ma’am?” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z The drooling was a habit Penelope was slowing training him out of; for now she was relieved Lady Constance seemed not to notice, as she was still prattling away. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I smiled at her, relieved, and Holly put her arm around me. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Everyone was frightened of it; no one knew what to do; and when she offered to direct an investigation, the Magisterium was so relieved that they backed her with money and resources of all kinds.” The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z For some strange reason I felt relieved when I thought about what I had to do. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I pick up my pencil and her body relaxes, probably relieved that I’ve given in. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Richard pulled her to him, relieved that she was not annoyed. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z In the corner was a pot where they relieved themselves. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z The disease had left Morrie without the ability even to wiggle his toes, yet he could still feel pain, and massages helped relieve it. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yes it is. But there’s more. La Llorona said we have to remain noble and kind. If we do that, everything will be all right,” I said, relieved that she finally believed me. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z It would no longer be a place with fifty thousand palm trees and three hundred wells, where the pilgrims arrived, relieved at the end of their long journeys. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The sight of Seward, alive if not well, relieved Lincoln. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt instantly relieved it wasn’t some weird stranger. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “Oh good, you’re here,” I said, trying not to sound too relieved. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z A bit of aqua vitae relieves tooth pains. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z A familiar shame crept over me, the shame of slipping past a stranger in the street and relieving him of his wallet without him even knowing it. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Congress and the public were relieved by the relatively small size of the military commitment. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “An elevator fell to the bottom. You’ll be relieved to know that the passenger was saved by the emergency brakes.” Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Taisin spoke without thinking, and now that the words were out, she was both ashamed and relieved. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Then I stop and look around, breathless, grateful, relieved, not holding on to anything, standing tall. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z “Sure,” said Tessie, relieved that my loneliness in the neighborhood was now over. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z It was pretty straightforward, like Ms. Keaton described, so I’m relieved. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “I’m fine,” I tell him, relieved he remembered my name. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z There were enormous spreading oak trees to sit under and open lawns where we could throw Frisbees to relieve our stress. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The organ player, a plump man who scrambled to keep up with the action on-screen, appeared relieved when the love scenes came. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “I instructed my half of the army to relieve your half of the army of their weapons as soon as their missions were completed,” says Evelyn. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I felt relieved in spite of everything I knew. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z And now, relieved I got it over with, I changed the subject without actually changing the subject. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z His mother was satisfied with the arrangement, and in a sense, she confessed to Eliot as they drove home, she was relieved. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I’m relieved when the mysterious box jumps a couple of times. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I think about Ty coming to find me that night in the studio, how worried he was, and how relieved. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Kendra kept cranking, relieved that she would be able to paddle a boat directly out of the boathouse onto the pond. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z At first he was terrified that they needed so many weapons, but he was relieved to see that the vast majority of it was covered with a thick layer of dust. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Each evening as I waited for Mama to bring my grandmother’s home-cooked supper and to relieve me, I sat quietly and watched Mama Lessie slowly die. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I was mightily relieved that she hadn’t won; she was bordering on unbearable as it was. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I sat with the receiver to my ear for about how relieved she’d be to “have her life back” for three weeks a long, puzzled moment, then hung up. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I was relieved; he hadn't recognized some family members recently. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z And that means that no matter what I believe about the factions, I’m relieved that someone, somewhere, is defying her. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z On the other hand, I'm relieved that we can stop the pretense of being friends. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The square little picture of him blinks at me, and when it finally fades, I'm relieved. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z It was lovely to see his handsome, smiling face again, and his arrival relieved Mum’s mind no end. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z We all get out of the train, somewhere between relieved and angry. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved to see my book was still dry. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Elizabeth’s mind was now relieved from a very heavy weight; and, after half an hour’s quiet reflection in her own room, she was able to join the others with tolerable composure. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z They relieved the tiresomeness of poverty, gave grandeur to the dead rooms. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved, but felt horrible just the same, because I told these strangers basically every detail of my life. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z It’s quite a distance to the office, and I’m relieved to finally get there. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “I don’t even mean happy, really. More relieved.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Half an hour later Daisy herself telephoned and seemed relieved to find that I was coming. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Somewhat relieved—for the memory of the Ento creature had reared up fresh in her mind—she went back out into the corridor, and the shadow fluttered in the distance again. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He was well built, well dressed, and well mannered, with nothing foolish or humble about him, despite the fact that he had just fallen into a ditch and been relieved of his weapon. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z They both moved into the light, looking oddly relieved. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z When I saw the cane, I was relieved. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Still, she was relieved to feel the familiar pulse of the splendor—not as powerful as before, but present. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z When I see him at school on Monday, I am so relieved. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z On her way back to the rosebush she felt quite relieved, almost cheerful. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Every hour he made a pit stop to relieve himself and to buy more economysized bottles of Pepsi, more chocolate chip cookies, more red licorice and corn chips. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I was relieved she wasn’t angry with me. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z As he looked at the stones, he felt relieved for some reason. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Months passed in this way, Mother leaving the house at all hours and coming home, trembling, relieved to her core that it was over. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I opened my eyes, the hot phone pressed against my flushed cheek, and he said nothing and I was relieved. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “Day passes day with very little or nothing to relieve the monotony,” Greenstreet wrote in his diary on March 5. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z I am relieved to see an empty bed and turn back to look through the glass window in the middle of the door. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Campion and the patrol made off downhill and Hazel, relieved to be rid of them so easily, hurried after Silver, with the others close behind. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked relieved that my Vents hadn’t tied me to a stump behind the woodshed and given me a beating. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Olanna was relieved that he had offered and yet felt awkward at the exchange. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Mr. Barris is relieved when she accepts the invitation to join him for dinner, and even more so when she agrees to extend her stay in Switzerland before catching up with the circus. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z They really sounded good on the surface, not tired at all, but I was still relieved when they got back inside Eagle and got the door locked. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z At first Matt was relieved, but after a while he began to feel bad. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked relieved, but then anxiety played across his face. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z For the next thirteen hours, he would not be able to eat, drink, relieve himself, or remove his tight-fitting helmet. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Once, it stopped, for each of the three lords to relieve himself. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z We laughed and were relieved that our parents had had the foresight to tell us some names we could give the teachers. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I am relieved to report that the boarding procedure is well under way and that I am warm. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z On the morning of my birthday, Saturday, I felt relieved when Minnijean called to say she couldn’t come after all because she had a family event that day. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “It ‘relieves the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome’,” he read from the bottle. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z She was so relieved to see him that she ran across the crushed oyster shells to meet him and caught at his hand. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Quickly, Nina checked Inej’s pulse and breathing, relieved to find that she seemed to be stable for now. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I was actually worried she would cry when I boarded the bus, but when I looked at her through the window I was relieved to see she wasn’t crying at all. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z As a veterinarian, she believed that it was her duty to heal animals and relieve their suffering. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone seemed quite grumpy about having to wait for lunch, and they were all relieved to see the tardy guests arrive. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z But at supper that night, when I mention that the Secret Santa game has been canceled, the relieved look on their faces makes me suspect they also spoke to the principal. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z In a strange way he was looking forward to it—relieved that things were going to clear up between them, however things turned out. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z He felt much relieved at finishing it, and he started to feel better physically. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She relieves herself in the bedpan at the foot of Madame Manec’s bed. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The Xi stopped only to allow their human charges to relieve themselves, and they would have continued without further pause until Con insisted that they be allowed to rest their horses and to eat. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Some are so sick they cannot get up to relieve themselves. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Of course, she said to herself, he had been relieved of his duties and had backtracked the hunters to the kill. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Abbey said Mom was just relieved that we’d gotten home in one piece, but I think it was more than that. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z She exhales audibly, relieved that it’s nothing serious. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Some passengers were visibly relieved and excited to be on board. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I watch for a moment, relieved to see that while she moves carefully, she’s not limping obviously. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “Probably? I feel bad for saying it, but if they got into a car accident I’d be relieved. At least that’s a reason to ditch your kids for two days.” We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “He was at the office, been waiting there for me to telephone him ever since four o'clock. I told him what had happened. He sounded glad, relieved.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I hear her yell for him and I feel relieved. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z I drew a bit of a shaky breath, relieved that at least one person present didn’t seem eager to hang me up by my thumbs. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But she’s relieved her insecure, jealous boyfriend didn’t deliver the killing blow. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I felt somehow relieved to know what that nail was for. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He was relieved two days later by Campion. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The questions continue until the end of the period, and Mr. Griffiths seems relieved when the bell rings and stops his last answer midsentence as everyone jumps out of their seats. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z They were relieved from duty at the fire and had come down for a swim. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z He’d never had a harder year of school or been more relieved for a summer holiday to come around than this last one. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z I don’t really want an apology, but I’m feeling relieved. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Filled the hog trough and walked through the pickers’ cabins to see that they hadn’t relieved themselves in pilfered canning jars. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Rosalie turned her head, and I was relieved to be free. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I gave a teeny smile, relieved by the topic change. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I look up at the building and laugh, half relieved and half hysterical. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Lavender, looking relieved, stood up, took an enormous teapot from the shelf, and put it down on the table in front of Professor Trelawney. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He was at least relieved that Newt was there. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The ones who stayed were to be relieved every hour. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Kathy would be relieved, he thought, when she heard he was finally on his way out. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z He is somewhat relieved she’s gone: her voiceless, colorless weeping, snuffly and monotonous, was beginning to get to him. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Part of me is relieved to be leaving camp; most of me is terrified. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Mom led me over to our very large table, and I was relieved to see that the group had left a spot for me. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Piper was relieved to see the gleam in his eyes. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He was relieved because he feared leaving people he loved. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He looked relieved that he had been asked to. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z By the light of the moon, I bring him to a stand of small trees where we both relieve ourselves. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Frank was relieved when the wheels fell off. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z To be honest, I was relieved that I would not have to eat at Margaret s again. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z I said, “About sixty,” so as not to make a mistake; and I don’t know why, but he seemed to be relieved somehow and to consider the matter closed. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z She was almost relieved to hear Hannah’s voice at the foot of the ladder. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I can feel a red light shining over my own face and my own relieved smile. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Sticky cried, hoping he sounded more grateful than relieved. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z She was relieved that her parents had gone, and she felt guilty for feeling relief. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The Commandant graduates us, and the cheer that erupts out of the new Masks, raw and relieved, is what wrenches me from my thoughts. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The nurse steered him down a back corridor to the emergency room, where Roy was relieved to find no chaos or carnage. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Yesterday we were relieved, and now our bellies are full of beef and haricot beans. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z “That kid is, like, the jerk of the century,” I say, relieved that Rhiannon will know what I mean. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z “Come on, Jay,” I whisper, relieved he’s wearing hiking boots. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Them telling my moms what happened as she stood with the phone cupped to her ear in the kitchen, crying but at the same time looking sort of relieved, too. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z The next moment, then, we were all relieved to be arguing again—a bit artificially perhaps—about the tokens. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z But Benny-boy had a short memory, and after he had relieved his swollen bladder, he went out to play with his friends. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Martin went on to list all the holidays he celebrated and I was relieved to learn that many were the same as ours—another thing we had in common. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Then they got angry; they could not stand my father any longer, they said, because he no longer was able to drag himself outside to relieve himself. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z We were all pretty relieved when she turned to look out over the playing field again. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s bemusement and affection in the sheriff’s voice but no anger, and I’m relieved to know that I didn't misread his fondness for Katherine. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z When I saw him beaming, his two large front teeth more visible than ever, I was relieved. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I walked home that day feeling both relieved and dejected. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “Thanks, man,” Obinze said again, and despite it all he was grateful and relieved. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Conditions on the potato farms in the Bethal area, where black prisoners were often taken to relieve the overcrowded jails in Johannesburg and provide cheap labour for white farmers, were described as inhuman. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Libra not only could help earth by providing clean solar energy, but could also relieve overcrowding on earth by giving people someplace else to live. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I let disapproval color my tone, though I was relieved he hadn’t given her an absolute no. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The younger girls formed hopes of coming out a year or two sooner than they might otherwise have done; and the boys were relieved from their apprehension of Charlotte’s dying an old maid. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z The women got dressed and then hurried off to relieve themselves in the wooded area behind the building. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I want that, too,” I said, much relieved. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z “The issue is how to relieve Malaga Island of the girl, her family, her neighbors, what she would call her house, what they would call their town.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I was relieved when Wishbone just walked away. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z As I hang up the clothes, I feel a little sad and a little relieved and a little ashamed, all at the same time. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z There will be no spring to relieve it, no summer, no autumn. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Boys who were too weak to walk to the usual places to relieve themselves just squatted in the middle of camp. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z The man nodded, looking relieved to have fulfilled his duty, and walked back across the ballroom, threading his way past the many couples dancing there. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I was relieved to see that Daddy had told the truth: except for the cast and a couple of scratches on her face, Mom looked totally fine. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z I’d done all I could do to relieve the pressure in my wrist. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He was supposed to get me a few hours ago to relieve him, but he tried to soldier through the night on his own. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z And I remembered how miserable I’d felt, but also that—because Paul made sure I knew he was always going to be there for me—I felt relieved. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I moved closer to him, relieved, content with even such grudging acceptance. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z I have a mouthful of sandwich and stare at her as I chew, relieved that she’s changed the subject. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z As horrible as I was feeling about having to destroy Harmonee, it relieved me for a minute, just seeing him there. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I felt determined to help her somehow, to relieve her anguish and to show her she could rely on me; but, as her youngest child, I doubt my reassurances gave her much confidence. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z While I wasn’t sure she knew what she was talking about, I was relieved to hear the news. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She was relieved beyond words or reason to be home where she could relax with her infant. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Dad came rushing down a moment later, and I was relieved when Mom pounced on his crooked tie, forgetting all about my tightlessness. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z He took a deep breath, and I got the feeling that he felt both relieved and ashamed that he had gotten that off his chest. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Prosper put his hand into his jacket and, relieved, pulled it out again. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z She pretended to be annoyed, but I knew she was greatly relieved. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z “Oh — well — he was old,” said Ron, looking thoroughly relieved that she had let go of him. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Everything said, you couldn’t hope for a nicer day to have a half dozen ex-soldiers with hunting bows relieve you of everything you owned. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I was so relieved that at first I could only look at him, a small silken-haired, white-suited St. Nicholas, seen through misty eyes. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z But all he felt was tired and relieved. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z When S.Q. had finally left off slapping the boys on the backs in painful congratulation and lumbered away down the corridor, Reynie and Sticky exchanged relieved glances and closed their bedroom door behind them. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “There you go again,” Thomas said aloud, though he was relieved that her trick didn’t really freak him out anymore. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z But now she had heard of other Lost Children doing well in America and she was relieved, knowing we were okay. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z After the year in England, I spent three summer months living with my mother and father, relieved by how easy it was to be home. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She felt relieved at the realization that there were some things Ess could do for herself. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z It looked relieved to get back on land—not that she could blame it. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Leo didn’t know if it could be fixed, but at the moment he was too relieved to care. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z More distraught than I’d ever seen him, which surprised me, because Erma had seemed to have some sort of an evil hold over Dad, and I thought he’d be relieved to be free of it. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Rochester’s priestly voice relieved the tension: “The Church is ready.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He was beginning to feel claustrophobic and he was relieved when they passed through a door and into a vast, cathedral-like room that was practically bare. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z “Well, it’s as they say, fools and children have all the luck,” he said, but he looked relieved to see us. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z It relieved her mind to know that her baby would sleep covered up, and would stay warm. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Part of him was relieved, and part of him wanted to bawl his head off. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z “Our Lord is benevolent. But that poor African bird can’t be relieved of what you’ve taught it. It’s an innocent creature that can only repeat what it hears. The damage is done.” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I peeked down them to see if he was relieving his bladder. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z As usual the Gangulis are relieved to learn that all their luggage has arrived, together and unmolested, and relieved further still when customs doesn’t make a fuss. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z But always they were hopeful, too, and clearly relieved to be greeted by the smiles. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z I am relieved that the questions are basic, mostly wanting to know my interests and what I see as my strengths and weaknesses. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Nailer didn’t know if he was relieved or saddened by the girl’s survival. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z And when the film ended and they stepped outside, Laila was relieved to see that the sky had dimmed, that she wouldn’t have to meet Tariq’s eyes in the bright daylight. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z But instead of feeling relieved, I feel forlorn. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z They only wish to help, but it’s overwhelming, and when Keenan cuts through the crowd to retrieve me, I’m almost relieved. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The lessons had been difficult, and he was relieved he did not have to study anymore. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z Looking relieved, Teashop Aunty pressed two large bananas into your hands and a few vadais, hastily wrapped in a banana leaf, into mine. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Even the wild shouts that went up and down the road did not relieve it. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Eight bells; the watch was relieved; eight bells again, and the starboard watch lay below. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I blinked them away and was relieved when I saw the street without the painful blurriness of a moment ago. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I nod, a little hurt that they want me out of the house already, but mostly relieved to have a break from them. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I was afraid he'd ask me for a more detailed description and was relieved when he crossed the room and removed Beth from her case. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “Hawkeye had gone out to relieve himself and had somehow missed the giant gaping hole in the ground. Twisted his ankle and couldn’t climb out of the deep end.” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Thor was almost relieved when Freya began to speak. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z If some other drug relieves the symptoms of schizophrenia, then an excess of it must cause schizophrenia. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “But my lungs don’t seem to be burned,” I said, relieved. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He nods once, and I exhale the most relieved breath of my life. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z He insisted I stay at his house, and I was relieved, for 1 foresaw all sorts of difficulties staying in a hotel while I turned into a Negro. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z When Mrs. Janssen sees me, her face breaks into such a relieved smile that I nearly turn around a third time, because I’m still not quite sure what I'm doing here. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z My parents seemed relieved to see us go. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z He dropped to the cool dirt and watched as, below, Gray and his mate emerged from their rests to scent the air, relieve themselves, then set off for food. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He was relieved when a short time later Will Hamilton drove up in his low sporty red car. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z And by the time I reached the last word, relieved, I convinced myself that I had read The Republic. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Forbidden to go outside, people relieved themselves in a corner. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m so relieved, I don’t even hear the clapping and cheering at first. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z Both he and Mom seemed relieved when the doctor asked them to leave the room. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z The sun has gone down, relieving us of its burning rays. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z We kids felt relieved when she directed her cruelty at someone else because it meant we were safe—at least for a while. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Eight bells again; the starboard watch was relieved. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Maybe if the girls were terrible enough, Ms. Udell would be so relieved that George was good that she wouldn’t care that George wasn’t a girl. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z I unwrapped the scrap of treated canvas I used to protect it and was relieved to find it dry and well. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They were relieved things had turned out the way they had; that they were in a position to comfort Ruth, instead of being left behind in the wake of a dizzying boost to her hopes. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I lifted the hem of my pants and was relieved to see it hadn’t spread up my leg. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Now he felt slightly relieved, for he had expected Mack to put the bite on him. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z To relieve the pain they prescribed this drug and that drug and another drug, because the first one didn’t work and the second one didn’t work, either. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z With Zu still crying in the backseat and me having no idea where we had been headed in the first place, to say I was relieved was an understatement. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Percy was relieved to feel the waves beneath him again. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z And now that they believe me, I feel relieved. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z It was hardly a chore, our quiet village life, but I was still relieved when a break came. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The man turned away and relieved himself on a bush. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z But then, too, Carla felt relieved to be setting out towards her very own school in her proper grade away from the crowding that was her family of four girls too close in age. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z For once, I was relieved he hadn’t asked you directly. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I'm relieved by the matter-of-fact way he dismisses the incident, but also annoyed. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z He was relieved and yet he was sickened. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The truth had both relieved Emile and made him mad as hell. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace couldn’t help but giggle, oddly relieved that Maya wasn’t in some awful, oppressive home. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Barack was relieved to be done with law school, eager to get out of the abstract realm of academia and into work that felt more engaging and real. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Thrown, in this way, into the binding conviction that only a miracle could relieve her, she would never know her beauty. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z “There might still be some in a tank. I’ll go and have a look,” said Malcolm, seeing a small bathroom, and becoming suddenly aware that he badly needed to relieve himself. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “I was so relieved when Charlie bought it. My dad wouldn’t let me work on building another car when we had a perfectly good vehicle right there.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Maddie was quite relieved to see the unflappable wireless operator with her guard down. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z But she did not say whether or not she was disappointed in my appearance or relieved. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Briefly the Indiana bio-chemists encouraged me to learn organic chemistry, but after I used a bunsen burner to warm up some benzene, I was relieved from further true chemistry. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z I was so relieved to see him I burst out laughing. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Bod was relieved that the man was finally being friendly. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Too surprised and too relieved to talk, the hobbits followed after him as fast as they could. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Wes smiled back at him, relieved to see a living piece of home so far away. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z The descent on the bridge was even more dizzying, and Nina was relieved when her feet struck solid white marble once more. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Using her spit on her finger, she wiped my face and was relieved when the smudge came off. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He was relieved to see at least some other hands go up. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z She was relieved of course, and then pleased that the tiny creature had trusted her. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I wondered why he wasn’t relieved of turkey duty and given something else to do instead. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z But I was relieved that my lips ended up on the cold metal locker. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z His mouth was sad, but his eyes seemed more relieved than disappointed. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I am so relieved, I could melt into my seat. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Couldn’t be more anxious than I am anyway—so relieved to be doing anything useful. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z I took him out and stayed with him, but he could not relieve the pressure. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I manage to get through the day without spilling anything on my clothes, and I’m relieved to see Mom when the last bell rings at school. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z We were so relieved, we didn’t think to clear off the table with the diagrams. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh,” I said, relieved, but now embarrassed that I had misheard him. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z I knew I’d have to prove myself in this meet, and I was relieved when I took first place all-around for my group—and first place on vault! Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I feel guilty about how relieved I am to be a normal size the next morning. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He had to, to make himself feel better, to feel like they’d been set on a path to relieve his panicked thoughts. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z You can see she’s relieved to get the attention off her. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z At the bottom of the ramp, I let my breath go in a relieved whoosh. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He was weak and several pounds lighter, but so relieved to be rid of the fever and the pain that nothing else mattered. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Minerva and little RiRi were relieved of their baggage to give them a bit of an advantage so they could keep up. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Were they relieved to have the ordeal over? Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z As soon as the elevator door shuts, everybody becomes very quiet, and when the door finally opens again, everybody talks at once in what sounds like relieved voices. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Vincent, on the verge of collapse, is relieved to be in Paris. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “Then it’s not them,” Juanita said, putting a hand to her chest, still scared but sounding pretty relieved. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Bradford looked between the two of them, suddenly deeply relieved, because this was clearly some sort of joke. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z At eight bells, when Mr. Collins relieved him, Nat stumbled below, surprised to find he was utterly exhausted. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Pa is relieved but, as always, worried about what the future will bring for Vincent. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z I’m relieved you are not here to see this. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She worked for another two hours, and finally Baachan came over and said, as if relieved, “That enough. You work hard enough. We all take break. Except your jiichan. He don’t like break.” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Doha was relieved to see his friend smile but couldn’t help noticing that Gunwoo stayed away. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z The men around him would be triumphant and relieved. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I recognized the B-block contingent from having relieved them on galleries or passed them in the tunnel on many mornings. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z We step into his room, and he’s asking “Lights on or off?” and I’m saying “On,” and his face is lighting up like he’s relieved. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z After attacking the guards, she’d relieved them of their weapons and buried them in a shallow storage pit beneath Our Lady. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She pulled her arm back through the sticky webbing, relieved that the thing’s eyes had not opened. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z The boy, greatly relieved, leaped from his desk and raced to the door, followed at once by two other children who hadn’t received the test yet but were terrified now to see it. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I know it’s not what we were hoping for,” he says, “but I have to admit I feel kind of relieved.” How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z But then again, the headmaster at St. Anthony’s was probably relieved he was gone. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z The doctor hoped that this would relieve a complaint that Billy had: Every so often, for no apparent reason, Billy Pilgrim would find himself weeping. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z And when he finally came to relieve me, he didn't say a word. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Although she did feel somewhat relieved because he had read Jesus’s farewell to his disciples, she was still concerned about the void between them. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sandy,” I say, then wish I didn’t sound so relieved when I said his name. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z At three-thirty, quitting time, I would stand upright and slowly let my head fall back, luxuriating in the feeling of tightness relieved. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I go off into the woods to relieve myself. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z “Fine,” I answered, and I was relieved we both seemed to understand there would be no talk of Quinby in front of his father. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Part of me is relieved that Helena will be safe. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “Fool boy that I was, I told a man I took to be my friend, and he told our serjeant, and my brothers-in-arms come and relieved me o’ that' burden. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z For now, everyone was greatly relieved to find the murder weapon. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z And yet most of those in the march seemed relieved that they would not find themselves threatened—some for a second time—by the whips and clubs of “Alabama’s storm troopers.” Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas was feeling more and more relieved—it seemed like most of the Keepers were for him, not against him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I’m sure she was relieved when they broke up. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z He never once mentioned Violet, and I’m relieved. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I was relieved when Aunty Ifeoma said we would eat outside on the grass, since we did not have a mat. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Pop Pop looks relieved, as though finally the burden of secrets can be lifted off his shoulders. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I was relieved to hear that the printer, lnkstained, had fled the city with his wife and children. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z With a wide, relieved smile the boy hurried over to their table and introduced himself as Jonathan Greenly, Jon for short. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I was so relieved I started to laugh, and everybody in the crowd laughed with us. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She looked like a skeleton draped with papery skin and scared me so much that I was relieved to hear she had died. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Therefore, if you urinate in the pool a bright red cloud will surround you and we will be able to tell who has relieved themselves. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I pass through two more gates on my way upstairs and relieve the night officer on R-and-W. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Though I’m not sure how relieved he really is. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He fancied that she was relieved by the change of subject. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas was to go with him—which made Thomas so relieved he was almost ashamed of himself. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He was relieved none lived in his building, where he figured the fewer people knowing he and Julie were still there, the better. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z I was so relieved that I almost forgot to let go of the twine. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I am both amazed and relieved at this news. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The three friends slept in turns, relieving one another through the long watches of the night hours. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z A relieved Joseph Goebbels sat down and wrote, “The Fuehrer is immensely happy... England remains passive. France won’t act alone. Italy is disappointed and America is uninterested.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z In a way, she was relieved to let somebody else give directions and make decisions. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z When he awoke he was relieved to see his leg still attached, covered in plaster from hip to foot. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z When she finally stopped, I was only relieved, not understanding that Maisie was like a canary in a mine, warning us of danger, but it was too late. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z But from what I could remember, bandaging the ribs was done mostly to relieve pain. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Maria—relieved to be away from the conventions of society and to reunite with her half brother Caspar—tried to embrace this structured, spiritual way of life. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z If he could have felt sad, simply sad, it would have relieved him. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z R.C. looked like he’d been through the fight of his life, lost, and was relieved it was finally over. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z She was relieved that it was not a windy day, for everything was still in its place, every water-filled plastic cup weighed down the paper tablecloth as it was meant to. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z He heard Nina release a long breath—was she relieved? Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The men, relieved, started back on their march to the airport. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I am to relieve them in a quarter of an hour, and I am entering this on Lucy’s phonograph. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z As the stories go by, one by one, I find myself relieved when my name isn’t mentioned. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z That would relieve the pressure on Lincoln’s brain. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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