| 单词 | rested |
| 例句 | I set it on one of her open palms as it rested on top of her knee. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Juanita rested her forearms on the driver’s window and looked at the ear pendant. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Pond rested his chin on the soft red sands on the floor of the hogan. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Amil rested on the ground, propped up against a narrow tree trunk. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I was so intent on seeing myself that I hadn’t noticed she was slowly lowering her foot; now it rested on the step and I was on my hands and knees, still looking. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z The pan of hot milk still rested on the stove burner, just enough there for a second mug. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The answer’s simple, thought Tendai, feeling a pleasant ache in his legs as he rested from the long climb up the well and the flight across Dead Man’s Vlei. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z She remembered the curl of large fingers around her small shoulder and of her mother’s breath as she rested her mouth at the top of Xan’s head. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “You look well rested,” he told Calixte, who was eating in the dining room of the guildhall when he finally found it. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z And he took the knife from the rucksack and rested the edge against the front of the helmet, and sliced off a corner as if he were cutting butter. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I sat in one of the creaky folding chairs and rested my head against the wall with my eyes closed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z How an overturned bottle rested at the edge of a table. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z The two foxes had been traveling for hours, but Gray was slow and rested often, so they had only just reached the valley basin. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She rested her head back in her pillows. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z "I'm good and rested, thanks to you and Haymitch. Besides, who knows how long this will last?" he says. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z They drank and rested, and the next morning they left for their own village. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z The whole Greek universe rested upon this pillar: there is no void. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z He pulled up his knees and, leaning forward, rested his chin on his arms. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z The next afternoon, while the Diamants rested, I slipped out of the house to the village square. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z After breakfast he rested before the electric fan in his underwear. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z His eyes rested wistfully on the still oblong white draped form under the sheet on the table and he felt a deeper sympathy for Bessie than at any time when she was alive. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Donovan had fallen into a troubled slumber and Powell’s weary eyes rested upon him enviously. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z She looks tanned and rested in the mirror, almost pretty. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z One hundred Oompa-Loompas rested on their oars and stared up at the visitors. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z The cat looked up at her, then rested its head on her hand, licking her fingers with its sandpapery tongue. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z Grandpop rested there for a few more seconds, his chest swelling every time he breathed in. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Me because I’m really rested, she because she simply refuses to lie down. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z She rested her head against David again, glad that she couldn’t see his trusting expression. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “Of course, sir. But I would rather you rested. We will soon be needing you.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Kat rested her hand on top of mine and I saw some tears fall down her cheeks. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z As they approached the fence surrounding the field where the large wicker basket and deflated balloon rested on the ground, Guy let go of the hands of both his wife and the boy. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z We rested our elbows on the table's edge and reached toward the center of the table until our hands clutched. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z The only other furniture was a crooked wooden dresser and a small table, on top of which rested a lamp providing what light they had. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She sped to the end of the island and rested on a lava rock. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z She closed her eyes, which made the darkness darker, and she rested her head on the rolled-up sweater, and she went to sleep. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z It rested one paw on the gray glass marble. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z Still I didn’t move, and his finger finished its journey to the corner of my lip and rested there for a moment. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z At midday she rested with them, tensely waiting to see if the baby would approach her again. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment that seemed as long as a day his eyes rested indifferently on Ranofer’s face. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z When the sick feeling was gone I pulled into the willow bushes and rested again, my arms around some brush, holding tight with my hands to the branches. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z She reached out and rested a heavy hand on me. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z “She said we could not meet you until you had rested because you had been so seriously ill. Almost died, she said.” The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z An older ghost rested his hand on the shoulder of the lady who had quickly drained her champagne, and she shivered as he did so. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He rested his head on the steering wheel, gripping it with both hands. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Several other butterflies and a couple of large dragonflies actually rested on the face of the mirror itself. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I rested my palm on Fig, comforted by the steady rise and fall of his tummy. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He touched a finger to her chin and her mouth, then rested his hand on her cheek. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The future of the network, The Mercury Theatre on the Air, and Welles’s career rested on how he handled himself. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z My uncle Askar turned around and adjusted the rifle so that it rested on the shoulder of his seat, and still pointed out of his front window. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z So he worked from the chair, not rising, and every now and then he rested his head in his hands and closed his eyes and blanked the brain, and so rested. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Above all else, my eyes rested on the three simple huts where I had enjoyed my mother’s love and protection. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Migrating birds rested and gathered strength for the long flight north. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Laughter resounded through the gym as Mumford rested his arms on his prominent knees and stared hard at the laces of his new shoes. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly the Trunchbull lunged forward and grabbed the large empty china platter on which the cake had rested. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z After my parents were gone, Carl unzipped his brown leather jacket and rested his strong arms on the table. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z “I’ve been thinking about that book about the boys who crash on the island,” Mary Lou said to Adina one afternoon as they rested on their elbows taking bites from the same papaya. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Nancy wrapped herself around him and rested her head against his neck in the way they had held each other since college. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They rested and had a light meal, talking quietly and listening from time to time. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z One of the black stallions, waking or dreaming, whinnied and snorted, and then rested once more. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z But now he was rested, and he seemed to be making up for lost time. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She kept her eyes on Grandmother’s bound feet, which rested on a stool. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z The fountain she spoke of rested in the center of the green space and was also frozen. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I rested a few minutes, then decided I’d make one more dive. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He rested for what he believed to be two hours. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “The doctors think it possible, but daren’t yet say for certain. It should be apparent in a few days’ time when he is rested; then we will see whether he is lucid again.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z He rested against the wall of the vestibule and then went outside. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z The old part of the town, fiercely antebellum, rested in the stillest slackwater celebration of itself, in the habiliment of azaleas cutting into shadows with a soft-winged blue, or a deepening ruby. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He lay down on his side on the new dollar bill, rested his head on the earring, and pulled the old dollar up over him. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I had breathed fresh air, walked on paved roads, mingled freely with white people, rested upon green grass and eaten free hot dogs given to me by whites. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z For the few seconds it rested there, I lay motionless, living in the press of skin beneath her palm, sensing something big behind every beat of my heart. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I leaned over, hoping I appeared a hundred times more casual than I felt, and rested my arms and chin on the back of the seat in front of me. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z The raft kept sliding as he leaned back and rested his arms and back. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z There in the still cool hour before dawn they rested for a brief space. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The heel of his hand rested on his knife. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z When I got to the lunch table, I dropped my messenger bag on the seat with a crash and rested my forehead on my hands. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z It rested on a white pedestal that added a few more inches to the height. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Farid stepped up to the door, rested his forehead on it. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z His father rested his elbows on the table and interlaced his fingers as if he were praying. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z His blade was in its place, though, and his hand rested casually on its hilt. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Her gaze rested on her charge at the window. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z She ran her fingers along the groove where her pencils rested, fixing the feel of the groove in her mind. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The quandary deepened in mid-1950, when it became evident that the solution to a vexing technical issue in hydrogen bomb design rested on the collaborative work of Teller and the Polish mathematician Stanislaw Ulam. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Hirohito rested his head on the table and closed his eyes. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z His deck of cards rested on a dusty trunk in the middle of the room. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z A pizza box rested on the reclaimed-wood coffee table in front of them. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Taran sank to the ground and rested his head in his hands. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z "Well, you ought to see her. She's----" Tom Buchanan who had been hovering restlessly about the room stopped and rested his hand on my shoulder. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Cal had led his brother outside and conducted him to the wagon shed where the tall Ford rested. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z There will be enough excitement and to spare, tomorrow, you need to be fresh and rested.' I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Shirley could not bear to see the sadness on the Señora’s face and lowered her gaze until it rested on the old woman’s hands. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z He leaned forward in the chair and rested his face in the palms of his hands. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Upon it rested a slender crystal glass filled with a thick blue liquid: shade of the evening, the wine of warlocks. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z You had to be away from the boonies for three, maybe four days before you felt rested. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Any time he rested he could easily make up at night, since he had a flashlight now. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The mercenary’s eyes rested momentarily on the innkeeper. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z ‘You were worn out, and it has turned out well: we are now both rested. And we have a hard road ahead, the worst road of all.’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Often she paused in midsentence and rested her head on her hands. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Then we went as far as the giant burial ground where Grandfather rested. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I sat beside him for almost an hour in the hot sun while he rested quietly, his breathing not so harsh now. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Her gaze rested on Rosa, the oldest of her living daughters, and, as always, she was surprised. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z We stopped a minute to watch it, and he rested his hand on my shoulder as he had on the gatepost. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z Robin crouched down and rested a gloved hand on the shark’s snout. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I rested on all fours and kept in the center of the bed and each time the bed moved, I moved, following it. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Astonished, he lifted her up and rested her on the palm of his hand. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z His hand rested against the nightstick at his belt. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Athena’s other hand rested on a shield as big as a billboard, with a sculpted snake peeking out from behind, as if Athena was protecting it. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She put her arm under his shoulders and he rested his cheek on her bare warm-scented breast. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Catelyn wondered how long the grove had stood, and whether Ned had rested here when he led his host south to lift the last siege of Storm's End. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Relaxed, sitting in an armchair with his legs stretched out in front of him, he was alert, well rested, quick with a laugh or a clever reply. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Shanti rested her head against the bank and let her body float out in front of her. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “Oh, come on, it’s not that bad,” Esperanza insisted, and rested her head on top of his. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The difference in her rested face was amazing. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “I've been thinking about you all day,” she said, and kept her arm rested across my shoulders so that her warm hand covered my ear, which was nice because the wind was blowing. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Let them sleep some more. And we should be more rested so we can carry them longer.” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Then abruptly, but very gently, he rested his cold cheek against the hollow at the base of my throat. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Then, on Wednesday, I'd go home all rested up and feeling swell. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z The lid just rested on top of it, so that anyone who wanted to could open it up. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z He picked up the Transvice and rested the strap on his shoulder. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Perilee stood up and rested her hands on the small of her back. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z There was a wrinkled Oriental rug bunched up on the corner of the table in front of him, and his left hand rested on what appeared to be a book. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z After a while I said, “Let’s go on if you’re rested.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z They rested for a moment on a bit of colorful gingham that protruded from behind a boulder. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z I guess it was a church thing I didn’t know about, but all of a sudden my mom slipped her arm around me and rested her head on my shoulder. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I touched the small pillow where Abuelo’s head had rested and had an image of him deftly peeling an orange in a long ribbon to his bare feet, which were brown, calloused, and delicately shaped. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z He rested his hands on the edge of the workbench. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He rested his tired head against the steel bars and wondered how was it possible for this man to know so much about him and yet be so bitterly against him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He was sipping a cup of tea with one hand while the other rested on his thigh. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Its point rested on the floor, and his hard bony fingers curled around the crossguard on either side of the grip. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She lifted her foot up and rested it against a tree to examine it. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z But it coagulated and dried before it reached his chin and he worked his way back to the bow and rested against the wood. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z On the bed of the wagon rested the casket. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z His mother was right about being well rested, he thought. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z Finally done tumbling, the airlock rested on its side amid a cloud of dust. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I rested my hand on Fig’s left side, just behind his front leg, checking for an abnormal heart rhythm. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The only thing in the house that was clean was a mirror of black glass, as high as a tall man, as wide as a church door, which rested against one wall. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z There were bottles and bowls and platters laid beside them, as if they had just eaten well, and now rested from their labour. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He lay down and rested his head against the earth. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He raised the rifle and rested the stock on the half- high wall of the tree house. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She sighed and rested her head on the shoulder of Tee’s designer polo shirt. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z He rested his chin on the shovel and gazed over at me. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She leaned across the seat and rested her head on my chest. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Then I thought, This is the way it's always been, only now I know it—and rested back, calm now, placing the brief case beneath my head. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay down and rested my head on my pillow. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z The Titan lord looked fresh and rested, his powers at hill strength. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Cole’s head rested on a patch of spongy moss that acted as a pillow. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He filled his buckets with stones and sank them, and then he eased himself into the water and swam a long way down-stream, rested and swam farther down. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I went back out there rested, focused, and determined to redouble my efforts. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z They all rested like that, absolutely quiet, drinking more slowly now that their thirsts had been quenched, eyes vaguely fixed on shadow-casting objects downhill. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It felt so good just to look at her, to feel the way her hand rested on my shoulder. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He shifted the shotgun that rested across his saddle, and groaned again. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z She rested against him and cried until she seemed too weak to cry any longer, and did not look at him once until he extended his handkerchief when she had finished. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The bag dropped from my shoulder and I rested my elbows on the giant dictionary. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Even though the office rested in the shade and the windows were cranked down, I struggled to draw in air. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z A stack of wide, flat rocks had been built near the tree; a large stone bowl rested on top of it. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z It wouldn’t be long before the large circle rested flat on the valley floor, facing the sky and waiting for something to land on it. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Babou hummed to himself as he smoothed out my shoulder seams and rested his hands on them. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I rested the hand that wasn't all wrapped on one of Jazz's skinny brown shoulders. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z The man slipped his hand into his pocket, removed a ring of keys, and deftly unlocked the case, sliding out a mirrored base on which the necklace rested. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Neel rested his hand on the smooth wood of the chair’s back. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z She rested her left hand lightly on the gash and crossed the fingers of her right. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Once again, the war years shaped and hardened his convictions on this score, though the basic attitudes on which they rested were in place long before he assumed command of the Continental Army. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z The Corporal carried a musket in his right hand while his left rested on Jonathan’s shoulder. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Theodora wheeled one of the big stone vases from the corner of the hall, and they stood it in the doorway and rested the door against it. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z My mother carried the brown package to a clearing where several men, women and children sat underneath a blazing sun; some rested, tired from digging; others munched hungrily at dug-up sandwiches and other viands. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Three oars rested on one side bench, one rested on the other and one made up my life-saving prow. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Holding it tightly, he brought the gun close to his chest, then let it swing down till the butt rested on the floor. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z I walked to the statue, my heels echoing on marble, and rested my hand on its big toe —the closest I’d ever come to praying. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z One afternoon peace and summer rested on the mountains. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Colonel Meecham reached for his aviator’s sunglasses which rested among the other paraphernalia of the journey on the dashboard. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I took everything out, and, stretching out among the fallen peaches, I rested them across my abdomen. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I jiggled her legs up and down where they rested in my elbows. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Only twice in the day’s march had they rested for a brief while, and twelve leagues now lay between them and the eastern wall where they had stood at dawn. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z My faithful company rested on their oars now, peeling off the wax that I had laid thick on their ears; then set me free. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It only took a couple minutes for me to figure out that if I spread my legs just so, my balls rested solidly on the vibrating seat, which made for a pretty sweet ride. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z They were traveling now, singing the lead song, driving deep into an American night toward a base where the great silver planes rested, waiting for their pilots. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z It took half an hour, which meant he had gone from being rested to being cold, so I had to warm him up gently, slow walk to trot to canter. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He put his elbows on his knees and rested his head in his hands. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He leaned forward, and rested both hands on his desk, fingers woven. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He rested his elbow on the table and cupped his chin in his hand. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z My left hand rested on top of it in the seat next to me, and I traced the symbol stitched into the front cover. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z At the top, he rested a long time, catching his breath before pushing back a rippled metal hatch. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Very slowly they crossed the room to the front window, and Mercy sank weakly into a chair and rested her chin against the window frame. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Sierra sat cross-legged on her bed and rested her chin in her palms. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Yedsha held Marina close to him, and she rested her head against his chest. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She rested her head on the window and said nothing else the rest of the way. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Inej balanced her elbows on the railing and rested her chin in her palms. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He rested one hand on an imaginary belly and raised the other in the air, waggling a disapproving finger. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z They did not sleep a minute, but the following day they felt so rested that they forgot about the bad night. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Inside rested the rusty old honey tin, three new Barbies, and a box of extra fancy chocolates. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Its flat end rested on my cheek, the edge cold as the tip of an icicle and even sharper still. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Nathan’s legs no longer seemed as though they were on fire, and he felt well rested but very hungry. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Runt rested often, and whenever he did, the other two stopped and flanked him. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z In the professor's opinion, the bullet rested against important nerves, and he recommended leaving it there. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The dog rested his head on Lissa’s knee and gazed at her in a way that made me think of Lassie. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z On his palm rested a two- carat diamond and a partial denture. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z At four o’clock a lull took place, and baskets remained empty, while the apple pickers rested and compared rents and bruises. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, to call his bluff, I turned around, bent over slightly, and rested my hands on my knees. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z When the last tuft was in place they sat on the fragrant springy cushion and rested, looking out over the sunny meadow toward the gleaming band of the river. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z She rested her head on the pillow; he put the money in his pocket and leaned over her. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The Runner’s head rested on outstretched arms as he panted, his chest heaving. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Instead, he pushed the hair off my forehead, kissed me there, and rested his chin on top of my head again. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z “She's alive! She eats and is whole, with no parts broken. Go and tell. And stay off now till she's rested good! She don't need the likes of you laughing and shouting about!” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z And now, it is late, and I know how important it is to you all to be alert and rested as you enter your lessons tomorrow morning. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He set a steaming mug in front of Mom, rested his empty hand on her shoulder, and kissed the top of her head. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z She rested her head lightly on my left shoulder. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Up there on a branch, barely spitting distance away, little sparrows rested dry and warm, having food brought to them in the comfort of a nest built by their mother. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The part of my arm where her hand had rested suddenly felt very cold. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Reaching roughly across his shoulder I picked up a greasy menu that rested between the sugar shaker and the hot-sauce bottle and pretended to read it through my dark lenses. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z We sat in silence for a few moments, then Father rested his head back against Stick’s mattress. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z But eventually, he laid down and rested his chin right on top of my foot. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Her head rested on his shoulder, the pleasant smell of her hair conquering the pigeon dung. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z At Kabati, we ate, rested a bit, and started the last six miles. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z When he asked us for our travel permit, he rubbed his fingers together and rested his right hand just inside the door as he looked away toward the road behind us. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z There never has been a man who asserted anything with more effectiveness, nor whose affirmations rested upon greater oaths, who observed them less. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Mushie threw up his arms, and the little baby toddled over, climbing up his belly so she rested up near his neck. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She rested her palm against her forehead, and heard another tick as the building shrank tighter. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The steel platform on which the trailer rested was only slightly wider and longer than the trailer itself, leaving a ledge about a foot and a half wide all the way around. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z It was a strange scientific conference; the fate of the entire medical research institute rested in our ignorant, black hands. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She wrapped an arm around Rishi’s waist and rested her head on his shoulder. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She rested her forehead on the steering wheel and closed her eyes. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Her cheek rested on top of Oliver’s head and she stared at the floor of the bus. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She looked at Edward’s face, and then she let go of his ear and he fell forward so that his head rested against the counter again. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z There, where the brook flows in, I drank and rested. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z As we rested on a rock he pulled a picture out of his pack to show me. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z His eyes rested thoughtfully on the man before him. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z He rested his head on her soft shoulder. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z At my mother’s insistence, she, too, began school; the burden of financing both our educations rested entirely on my mother, even though my father tried to help from time to time. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Lydia rested her hand on Dill’s shoulder while she considered her next move. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He rested his paddle on his lap, coasting, trying to place the pets he’d heard crying in the dark. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Meggie rested her head against his chest, the way she always used to at home when he was telling her a story. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z It was in a place of honor at the front of the room, in a fancy case that rested atop what had been the altar. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z A can of Coke rested on his hairy belly. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z She supported its bottom with one hand, rested its front legs on her shoulders. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z In the clear northern light they all looked fresh, well rested, startled at my appearance; they stared at me as I ran a self-conscious hand through my disheveled hair. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Then she must have noticed my panic, because right away she turned to me and rested her warm fingers on my arm. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He leaned one elbow on the arm of his swivel chair and rested his cheek on his fist. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The old man rested a hand on Ruth May’s head and listened very closely to everything Mother said, nodding thoughtfully in a way that was quite complimentary. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He jumped, started to get up, then sat back down heavily and rested one polished boot on his bed. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He and his mother went back to the fields after they had rested for an hour or so. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z As I rested the mattress against the wall, I noticed a small cardboard box nestled in the ledge between the frame’s headboard and side. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Mama Killa, the moon, rested in the sky, round and heavy, but she was leaving even as I watched. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z He turned and looked all about as if he sought something that were lost or hidden, then rested his gaze on me with an inquiring look. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z My father rested his hand on her to restrain her. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I rested myself back on both hands, looking up toward the sky. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Wahid handed the photo back and rested his thick hand on my shoulder. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I leaned across the car and rested my head against his arm. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Pita rested her face on my arm and let out a long breath. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Leo rested his hand on the Archimedes sphere, which now sat on the helm, ready to be installed. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Then she rested under a musasa tree to consider the situation. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z A tear went down his cheek and rested on his finger. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z When we were done we rested, and looked at the altar that we had erected. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat down and rested an elbow on the table. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Empty coffee cups rested on every surface; take-out packaging littered the ground. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z The two girls rested their heads gratefully on twin tree trunks, but only for a short time. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z When he had rested a bit he went back down to the lake and drank a couple of swallows of water. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z The reindeer antlers James had given her on her first day of school rested on her windowsill. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Matt rested the book on his chest and tried to picture Esperanza’s face. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I focused on the scuffed tips of my boots propped up higher than my head as they rested on the arm at the other end of the couch. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Everything rested upon the brain busters’ mastery of the laws of physics and mathematics. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z When Marcus pulled to a stop, he slid his hand across the center console and rested it on my thigh, slowly inching toward my crotch like he thought I wouldn’t notice. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Then he turned and rested his hand on my shoulder, looking me straight in the eyes. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z He seemed calm, well rested, more than he had any right to be. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z So much rested on the truth of what he had told them. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She rested her arm along the back of my seat. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Round the bend in the drive. I didn't drive to the door, I was afraid of disturbing you. I had some idea you probably rested in the afternoon.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She rested her feet on the edge of his chair. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z With hearts strangely lightened they now rested again, but not for long. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I rested my hands on the rim of the sink, feeling the cool, smooth porcelain, and stared at myself in the mirror. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Then at last his attention rested on the mute at the middle table. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z On the kneeler rested my Book of Hours, the gift from Gertrude. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z She was slightly taller than Ash, and she rested her left arm on the horse’s withers; the sleeves of her tunic were pushed up, and her hands were bare. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z His hand still rested on my knee, very lightly. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z His eyes rested in puffy little hammocks of flesh and his mouth drooped with discontent. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Returning to the palo santo tree, she rested not far from a group of Galapagos mockingbirds. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Wes banged his fists against the top of his head as his elbows rested on the kitchen table. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z ‘Are we rested? Have we had beautiful sleep?’ he said. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z They had rested in the straw of a starveall, or lonely barn, and woken to find themselves attacked by rats. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Owen Williams’ argument made sense; but I knew the decision to play or not to play rested on me. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Okay,” she said, and rested her cheek against the pane of glass once again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Jordan's fingers, powdered white over their tan, rested for a moment in mine. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Pursuing it, he surveyed the town, wandered about in the maze of streets, stood still in places, and rested on the stone steps to the river. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z Later in the afternoon, they rested at a spot where they could look out to the east over the Plateau of Drume. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z The cameras lingered on my family as my father wrapped his arms around my mom, kissed her on the lips, and rested his head on hers. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Robin rested her elbows on her knees and looked at Ivy. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z My father put his arm around her and she rested her head on his chest. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He always looked fresh, rested, as though being alone with his music had replenished him. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The oldest had long ago rusted away to nothing, leaving only a few red stains where the metal had rested on stone. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Another of her moths was fluttering in sight of the pavilion where the silk sleighs rested. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Though I rested all the time, I rarely slept longer than an hour or so at a stretch, even at night. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z She bent over my seat and rested her arm on my shoulder. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z A little sack hung from the corners of his eyes and rested on his cheek-bones; a loose- filled bag of feathers hung from his ears and rested on his neck beneath his chin. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Then she leaned forward so that her head rested on her arms and began to hum to herself. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I pulled a stool over to her and she rested herself on it, leaning an elbow on the cabinet. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z The nest rested near the trunk, protected from both the wind and the rain. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The girls' dolls lay scattered by the sofa; the groceries Parvin picked up this afternoon rested in burlap sacks in the kitchen. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He rested his head on her shoulder and quietly sat with her for a few minutes. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I rested in some other place that was cool and quiet and still. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Moss stopped and rested against the dumpster, desperate to catch his breath as his friends poured out of the doorway. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z So we made fast the braces, and we rested, letting the wind and steersman work the ship. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Whenever one of the rabbits inside stood up and rested its forepaws on the upper part of the wire, the door pivoted lightly on the axis of the staple and the lower hinge. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she rested her fingertips on two other cards sitting close together on the table. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z A table stood in the center of Dr. Finch’s kitchen, and on the table was a saucer containing a cracker upon which rested a solitary sardine. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z She settled beside me on the couch and rested the shoebox on her knees. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z They walked to the church, past the great houses that rested in the shadow of the Lawn, singing fragments of Christmas carols in the atonal Meecham voices, and laughing at every joke anyone made. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He lay against the worn wood of the bow and rested all that he could. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z When the fiery pain in their muscles became unbearable, they clung to the side of the cliff and rested, thinking of what their trainers in Britain had taught them: Never look down. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z On the Monday after spring vacation, Emily sighed, rested her chin on the lunchroom table, and said, “Can sets have rules?” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I finally ate it while we rested by some rocks. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I leaned back and rested my head on the wooden window shutters, which had parallel openings running across them. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I felt so rested and ready for a real, and hopefully normal, day of school. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z In a comer an old man was boiling hot dogs in a large institutional pot whose size dwarfed the gas range upon which it rested. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Fang just rested his head against the back of the seat and closed his eyes, no doubt wishing he’d walked home even if it was all the way across town. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes and rested the back of my head against the side of the boat. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas closed his eyes and rested his head against the wall. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She touched my left side and rested her hand on my rib cage, midway down the line of the surgery scar. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z It would feel good to sleep on a featherbed again, with a warm fire in the hearth; when she was rested the world would seem less bleak. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z It was too hot even this early in the morning, so I walked over to the giant magnolia tree and rested in die coolness of its shade. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Father sagged in his chair and rested his hands on his knees. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z "He awaits you in the Sea Tower, m'lord. When you are rested from your trip." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Their platform rested on the term baasskap, literally boss-ship, a freighted word that stood for white supremacy in all its harshness. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z A tiny cool hand rested on her hot one and stroked it timidly. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z I held Nan’s hand and rested my forehead on the edge of the gurney. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Varus rested his hand on the pommel of his sword. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Sohrab took his seat on the stool, rested his head on the bed’s side rail. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The tiger-wolf sighed and rested his head on the god’s knee. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He spoke no word but laid at her feet a black satin pillow, upon which rested a single bloodstained glove. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He rested his chin on the top of her head. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “He should have rested before. Send for him, would you? Oh, one more thing: please ask Madame Oxentiel to come to the tower as soon as it’s convenient. I must give her my condolences.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The girl rested her head against the trunk of the tree. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z When she worked around his chest, he rested his tremendous head on her small shoulder. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Later in the day the men rested on a dirt levee between rice fields. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z When the girl was gone Kate rested her arms and hands on the desk so that each crooked finger was supported. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z With a sigh—frustration on top of deep weariness—he rested his brow on his hand and stared at the long sliver of alien metal. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z A thick slice of meatloaf rested between the bread, one side slathered with mayo, the other with ketchup. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Twice that day they rested and took a little of the food provided by Faramir: dried fruits and salted meat, enough for many days; and bread enough to last while it was still fresh. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Mother rested for several minutes, until she regained some color, then she told the story. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He rested sitting on the un-stepped mast and sail and tried not to think but only to endure. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Her mom rested a hand on her shoulder. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Curving his body, he rested his head on his arm, and began to sleep when a picture came into his head. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z His eyes turned slowly till they rested on her. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Then he threw the nail down and rested one ragged sneaker on the fish. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z First, it is crucial to recognize that Washington’s extraordinary reputation rested less on his prudent exercise of power than on his dramatic flair at surrendering it. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z At the last trip to the top of the stone bluff with wood he stopped, sat on die point overlooking die lake, and rested. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Kamala herself was tired, and while the boy ate a banana, she crouched down on the ground, halfclosed her eyes and rested. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z Holding his discovery as carefully as his fingers could, Mario lifted the insect up and rested him in the palm of his hand. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked at my hands where they rested on the table next to a mustard stain. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z While the companions rested briefly, Doli went ahead to scout the land. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z His palm rested flat against my chest, hot like a brand. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z At any rate, I was seated in one of the booths, having rested the lumber jacket on top of the door of the booth. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Belet rested her head on her shoulder, one arm dangling over the side of the cart. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z His hands rested on the wolves' heads carved at the ends of the wide stone arms. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Pantalaimon became a mouse to get closer to it, and rested his tiny paws on the edge, his button eyes bright black with curiosity as he watched the needle swing. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z A sack of flabby something hung from his loins and rested on his thighs when he sat down. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Then he clasped both hands together and rested them on top of the Talmud. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z After I was done snacking, I found myself a hammock and rested for a while. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z He rested his hands on the keys while he confronted the urge to type her name again. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Eventually his hand abandoned my shoulder and rested against the back of the park bench. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Mom had sewn the key in so that it wouldn’t get lost, but the yarn wasn’t quite long enough to reach the keyhole if the bag rested on the ground. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Hugo lay down on his bed and rested his bandaged hand on his chest. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z His left hand, which rested on his enameled sword hilt, was bandaged. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z He rested his head against the kitchen cabinet. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z River valleys of the southwestern United States eventually came to support irrigation agriculture and complex societies, but only after many of the developments on which those societies rested had been imported from Mexico. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He folded his arms on the side of my bed and rested his chin on his arms. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z In the ditch beside the road, right side up but violently shorn of one wheel, rested a new coupé which had left Gatsby's drive not two minutes before. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z The winged girl, the circlet in her hair glittering like a star, rested her fingers for a moment on the back of Coraline’s hand. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z In response I held up my hand, using the cross that rested in my palm as a shield. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z As he rested, he began to hear a strange sound. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He leaned forward and rested his chin on his hands. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z She rested her face against his neck as he hugged her and said to him, quietly, “No, you don’t have to do that. Stay here.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I thought he meant to close my eyes, but instead, his fingers rested upon my throat and lingered there. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z For a moment I rested inside myself, safe, secure, certain, gaining strength. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z A collection of grotesque wooden masks rested on a shelf. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Doctor Copeland’s head rested on his chest as though he slept. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Afterward he rested for a minute and felt better. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z When she rested, Trashman perched on a higher step and waited. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z She pushed her food away, then rested her face in her palms, her elbows on the table. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z He pointed at the back of the cart, where stoneware bottles rested in hay that a few of the goats nibbled on. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The spring was not far off and I rested there, though I was very thirsty, cutting a lobe from a cactus bush to chew on. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I reached out and rested a hand on his shoulder. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z It rested on its side in the middle of the road, unharmed. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z He mechanically put his arms around his eleven-year-old daughter, and she rested her head against his heart. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Em pulled up her knees again and rested her head on them. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z His mind tried to grasp and encompass as much of her life as it could, tried to understand and weigh it in relation to his own, as his hand rested on her shoulder. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z My mother stood me near the open window and rested my head on her lap. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He rested an elbow on the table and raked the hair back from his eyes. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I rested my head on her shoulder for a second, then straightened up. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z My arm rested next to Naomi’s, barely touching. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z They both just smiled at me; then Aech rested a hand on my shoulder. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She could just make out the sound of her mother crying softly as she rested her face against the top of Taylor’s head. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z When clouds piled up in the late afternoon, she came down on a key off the shore of Belize, caught food, rested, and went on. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Two pomegranates rested in the crate perched next to the onions and apples. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Then he sat down in the chair by the computer desk, and rested the gun on his leg. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z She rested her hand on my lower back. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z On his eleventh revolution he switched off the air-conditioning, opened up his window, and rested his elbow comfortably on the sill, driving with one hand. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Four, three, two . “Oppenheimer, on whom had rested a very heavy burden, grew tenser as the last seconds ticked off,” remembered Farrell. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Smiling, Cole rested his head on the stretcher. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z His stretchy arms and legs rested limply on dislodged volumes. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z We were a ways down the highway before we rested easy. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Silhouetted against the flat blue sky, he rested easily on the yard, as nonchalant and perfectly balanced as a cat. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z At noon, they rested by the roadside, leaning back against one of the low stone fences that ran all over this countryside. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Minho stood and stepped over to the trunk right behind them, knelt down, then lifted the lid and rested it against the wall. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I leaned against the wall and rested my head on it. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Minho reached down and patted his backpack, where his notes rested. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She swung around the table and sat next to me and hugged me and rested her head on my shoulder. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She placed it on the table beside the assassin and rested a hand on the armchair. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He put his arms on the table and rested his head on them. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z After that, Pedro Tercero picked up his guitar, rested it on his knee, shut his eyes, and sang with his velvety voice the song about the foxes and the hens. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z His legs began to ache halfway there, but his father marched ahead, stopping at times to lend Gogol an arm, his body slightly tilted when he rested on a rock. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She rubbed her head on her broad shoulder, fluffed her breast feathers, and rested. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He rested his arms on the front seat and leaned forward so he could whisper to his father without disturbing the sleep of the others. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Her hands fluttered in the air as she talked before she rested them on June’s shoulders. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I rested against the railing overlooking the basin and waited until I spotted Frankie before continuing on my way. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She rested after every turn and left the pole hanging. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Only when Cole’s hand again rested on the ground, only then did the towering animal lower its huge head as if nodding. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z There, in the lee where a fallen tree rested against a standing trunk, lay two little black furry forms. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He rested his cheek against the pillow and slipped into sleep. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Shady pointed to his head, indicating that the spectacles rested above her forehead. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z It had a slot in the center of the cockpit, beside which rested a long centerboard. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z One of his hands rested on her knee, while the other arm was draped across the back of her chair, his hand resting on her neck. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I tried to look up at him, but he was looking at the other end of the cabin, where a set of drawers with our things rested against the wall. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z It must have pleased Felicia, because she smiled and rested her head against the doctor’s chest. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I rested my hand on his shoulder, and he let out a long, low breath. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She rested her hand lightly on the tiller, letting the boat tell her where it wanted to go. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I carefully lowered myself until my feet rested on this ledge, then reached up to close the window behind me. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Each shelf was partitioned off into square sections, and in each section rested a skull. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z She rested the pencil on one of my arms and it slid off. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She was aware herself, that, parting under any other circumstances, they certainly should have corresponded more, and that her intelligence would not have rested, as it now almost wholly did, on Isabella’s letters. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z When she came to the first trunk, she rested her hands on the deeply ridged red-gold bark. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z His blue and yellow' eyes rested on an unopened manila envelope 011 the top of the toilet. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z They rested once more at the head of a rocky valley, because even Will could tell that Lyra was nearly finished: she was limping badly and her face was gray. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Priscilla Willis held up her finger, where a bee rested, baskets packed with yellow pollen. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He covered a pot with a metal lid and rested his cooking spoon to the side. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Ishtar rested her chin on her thumb as she inspected me. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z And they saw a great black beast, shaped like a hound yet larger than any hound that ever mortal eye has rested on, and this hound was tearing the throat out of Sir Hugo Baskerville. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z And there matters rested for three years, while schools in progressive Durham remained as segregated as those in reactionary Birmingham. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I rested in this peace and called it happiness. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I stretched out on the mg and rested my head on my arm. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z I rested my chin on my knee, started fiddling with my shoelaces. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z When it was his move, he pulled the visor way down and often rested his chin on his chest, almost as if he were a poker player secreting his cards. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z They rested their feet for ten minutes, sitting on the rim of a stone water trough. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Bigger sat in a chair, leaned forward, rested his arms on the table and buried his face in the crooks of his elbows. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I got up well rested and thought, I think I have enough energy now to climb and pick more coconuts for the road. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z He rested his elbows on his knees and cradled his head in his hands. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z I stooped under Dad’s arm where it rested against the door frame and walked into the house. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The trees were still in full leaf, and we couldn’t spot any lovers, so Branwell rested his arms on the bridge railing and spoke to the open air. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z If you took home to mean where you rested content and never wanted to go anywhere else, then Dicey had never had a home. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z The American boys found a free massage table and laid Don Hume out on it, like a corpse bundled in overcoats, keeping him warm and dry and rested for as long as they could. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He rested his hand there briefly, feeling the traditions that connected him to the order of drüskelle, as old as the Ice Court itself. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She rested her head against his and felt, for the first time, what she would often feel with him: a self-affection. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z From these plucked instruments, rested on the lap and nestled against the body, with as few as six and as many as thirty-five strings, would grow innumerable further offshoots. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Bigger’s black face rested in his hands and he did not move. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The broken giant’s skull that was his helm rested on the window seat behind him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The skull rested on a bed of black felt, grinning. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He bent more and rested on one knee. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z A blue guitar rested on a sort of Turkish chair. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z She rested her hands and smiled, like this had dredged up a sweet, long-lost memory. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I rested it in the lander where the battery used to be. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z The handheld mirror rested on it beside the ring with the three tiny keys. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z They rested on their oars, and Medea kneeling prayed to the hounds of Hades to come and destroy him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He rested on his knees, his chest heaving. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z They sat against the shady side and rested. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Holding Granny’s right hand, he rested his bowed head wearily against the edge of the feather mattress. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z For two days now, the foxes had rested across from the war-sick camp, but Gray had not gotten better. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Fern rested her fork and cleared her throat. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Two folding chairs rested against one wall and a small copper samovar sat in the opposite corner. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He rested his cane against the wall with excruciating slowness and steepled his hands. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z No sooner was she rested than she took off for the one mountain among thousands. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Mr. Travis, when he’s being our Sabbath school teacher, says the Lord rested on Sunday and commanded us to do the same. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z When they laughed and splashed, she laughed and splashed; when they dived, she 357 dived; when they swam to the sand bar and rested, Nurse Cramer swam to the sand bar and rested. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Grandpop lifted his right leg and rested his ankle on his left knee, so he could scratch the snake bite scar. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I rested my elbows on the windowsill and knelt on the rug, watching as the two kids pedaled past the gazebo. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Pet rested a hand on her knee, the gold claws digging slightly through her sheets. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, Amah came to the gang and rested her hand on Pinmei’s head. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He considered reaching out to take her hand, which rested gently on the table. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Laika, freshly bathed the evening before, following a complete body massage on a dead jackrabbit, rested her chin on top of my bare foot. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z A makeup table rested next to a closed bathroom door. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z As soon as Vincent had rested from his journey, he made three studies, even with the snow falling. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z I moved my hands up around her waist and rested my chin on her neck like a professional. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z A hand rested on my shoulder, and High John stood up. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Sat up and rested his chin in his palms. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “Being well rested isn’t the same thing as being truly at peace,” said Badwa. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “I will show you the safest path through the forest after you have rested,” he said. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z During the train ride to Englewood, he seemed well rested and at peace, as if he had just ridden his bicycle for miles and miles. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The Warlord’s eye rested balefully on his scout. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z On the grass behind the hedge rested a large pie tin full of milk. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Once she realized he was there, her hands and yam and needles all stopped working and rested in her lap. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Then they rested and slept without fear upon the ground; for their guides would not permit them to unbind their eyes, and they could not climb. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Seven rested her chin on her baby brother’s head and smiled. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z The defense of the camp rested on her shoulders alone. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z We stayed two more days in Kurkurast, getting well fed and rested, waiting for a road-packer that was due in from the south and would give us a lift when it went back again. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z I put my arms around my mom, rested my forehead against hers, and groaned. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z His hand rested just above Mariana’s rump, which swished in a short skirt that revealed doughy legs teetering on spiky heels. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z A golden Allah rested on her chest, the chain burrowed under the skin tags and folds of her neck. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Dusty, who usually was the first thing to whip out the door, simply lifted his head, then rested it once more on his paws. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Frightful let her feathers fall over Oksi while the little bird rested from her great struggle. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z But once it rested in his hand, he was forced to fight an angel to keep it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Then as the old man rested back with a smile, Dr. Bledsoe walked to the edge of the platform and lifted his arms. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as she was out of sight of the bookshop window, she rested her parcels on the sidewalk and opened the dictionary. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z He put his left foot up on the window seat and rested his injured hand on the horizontal thigh. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z It was the face of a man of hardened integrity who could no more consciously violate the moral principles on which his virtue rested than he could transform himself into a despicable toad. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z When they had walked for about three hours they rested. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I rested my head against the window post and began to listen intently. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Instead, his eyes dropped to the hand Hull had at his hip, which rested on his holster, his black gun sitting in it. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z On the Chathams and atolls, the chiefs had few resources to command, decisions were reached by general discussion, and landownership rested with the community as a whole rather than with the chiefs. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z She rested her hand on her backpack, which, since they’d left Charleston, she always seemed to have with her. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She sighed, wistful, and rested her chin in her hand, gazing down to where people lived and danced and loved and gossiped and didn’t ever eat kimril if they didn’t want to. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He rested his forearms on his thighs and ducked his head. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Her hands rested on a disc of polished green metal about six feet in diameter, sitting on a bronze tripod. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z With that he rested a bit, eased his chest, and then set about getting a shelter squared away. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z The broom dog rested on his lap as he scribbled words and phrases trying to describe the environment around him. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z There he sank down, rested, got up again and reached the foot of Kehaar’s run. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Guitar’s eyes rested on the last butter cookie in Milkman’s hand. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad calmly put his hand between the iron bars of the cage and rested it on the cheetah’s neck. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The French girl closed her eyes and rested, taking advantage of the shift in attention away from her. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The touching of the crowds had exhausted her, so she rested a bit, and then, toward midafternoon, she changed into her riding clothes and went to fetch Horse. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z As the three of them sat on the lawn to eat, Reyna seemed alert and rested. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He was shirtless, and though mostly covered by the quilt, the arm that rested over it was corded with lean muscle. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I walked back into the kitchen and rested my plate on the counter. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Then he rested his hands on his hips. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Dr. Finch clasped his hands and rested them on the back of his head. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z As for the Ancient, though his one bright eye rested searchingly on Ranofer several times he asked no questions. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z The German east divisions, rested and re-equipped, were thrown at the western front. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She rested her cheek on the smooth wood until her head stopped swimming. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He returned to the village with Baron, and rested that day in a hut. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Fredo knitted his fingers together, rested his hands on the counter like some kind of judge. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z This time they rested in a tiny box canyon to the right of the highway. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z She had arranged for a Saturday-night team sleepover at the YMCA, and she had to get her team fed and rested. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Eventually, upon Lawson’s death, the score sheet was purchased by a collector, sold again, and for the last number of years it has rested with yet another collector. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I rested for perhaps ten minutes, then got up and had a look around. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Beside the windows, two simple, elegant armchairs faced each other across a low round table on which a tea tray rested. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z A small antara of six bound wooden pipes rested by his side. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Sumac rested comfortably, his cheek next to my head. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z His sword never left his hand or rested in its sheath. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The other hand rested lazily at the twelve o’clock position on the steering wheel, pointing one finger up the road at an old splintered sign. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z As she rode the elevator back downstairs that evening, however, she rested her head against the mirrored wall and bit back tears. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The front shutters of the adjoining house opened and a harried-looking woman came out on the porch and rested her red elbows on her porch rail. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z His chin rested on his hand, as if he was posing for a photograph, and his eyes were red. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z She put her elbows down on the table and rested her chin against her palms. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Jam leaned against Pet’s torso and rested her head against the goldfeathered curves of its shoulder, two unseen things in the middle of Lucille. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z William, as the eldest son, the one upon whom “the nation’s eyes” rested, as the family always said afterward, lent the affair a casual, no-nonsense Darwin atmosphere. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He rested his chin on his mom’s head and held her tighter. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I rested my arm on the table, noticing its coolness. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z When the judge had the room quiet again, Mr. Chatham walked up to the witness chair and rested one hand on the armrest. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Papa had lost weight; usually, Mama s small hands barely went round to his back, but this time her hands rested on the small of his back. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I drained the bottle, rested my hot head against the cool wall and wondered what the hell had happened to me. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z We rested a half-hour before resuming our journey. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z In his Defence, Adams had written three volumes of relentless and seemingly endless prose to show that political power invariably rested in the hands of a few prominent individuals and families. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z His face rested against the bars and he felt tears roll down his cheeks. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Children lay on the broad plush seats and slept, while men and women doubled up with their pillows and rested as best they could. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z It still wasn’t far enough; his hand dropped between us, but I felt the warmth of his upturned palm brush my shoulder as if it had actually rested there. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She draped her arms around her sister’s shoulders, rested her chin on the little girl’s head. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z His eyes rested on my face and I looked away. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z A long rod of iron rested on his shoulder as he held the door open for Carter. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They were back in Nicodemus’s office; Mr. Ages, having rested, sat with them. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z And in the night, when my coughing was dry and tough, feet padded into the room, hands repinned the flannel, readjusted the quilt, and rested a moment on my forehead. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z His theory was that the problems of many troubled patients rested in forgotten psychic traumas, and through free association and the interpretation of dreams the key to the problems could be unlocked. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Her bow rested on the ground while she bathed, half hidden in the pool. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z When I had rested and was able to run again I paced myself so as not to tire myself as I had in the wild, first dash. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Sitting on the bottom step, I rested my head on my crossed arms and waited for my nerves to settle to calm. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Every day he woke and walked with the group, rested at midday, and walked again until dark. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z The little parasite bulged in Zooey's belly, and she rested her hands on it. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The witch rested a long finger on her cheek and shook her head. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z In a hospital not far from there, Jarvis Purdy, the monkey worker who had had a heart attack, rested comfortably, his condition stable. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he set them both on the table and rested one hand lightly on each. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “No, not a burrow. A great field of scented plants that will cover us, sight and smell, until we’re rested. Come out here and smell it, if you like.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z This theory, or conviction, rested on the memory of a single encounter—the meeting at dusk on the bridge. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She was by the telephone which stood on a semicircular wrought-iron table by the library door, and her hand rested upon the receiver. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I stared at the guard, who appeared well rested, clean, and fed. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Hardly,” he said as he continued to keep the balls in the air, sometimes higher, sometimes lower, until, as abruptly as he’d begun, he gathered them in, and they rested upon his great slablike hands. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I sleep deeply, without dreams, but when I wake up, I feel like I haven’t rested at all. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z She rested her cheek on the log and closed her eyes out of sheer exhaustion. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z When he arrived beside the men he put one foot on the lowest fence rail, rested his elbows on the second bar and looked into the pasture too. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z He climbed up the rope so his feet rested on the fat knot at the bottom, and he got the rope swaying. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Axel’s eyes fall against Dr. Martin’s white lab coat, where the eaglet had rested contently just moments ago. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Lucas Cader’s forehead rested lightly on the back of my shoulder before I heard him sniffle and walk quickly down the hallway and outside. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z She rested her head back on her dad’s shoulder. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z We gladly rested in the shade while she unpacked hard-boiled eggs and made sandwiches for us. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z We danced about a mile apart the whole time, until during "Auld Lang Syne" he suddenly rested his chin on the tip of my head as if he were very tired. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Picking his way over to the bulletin board, Mr. Larson tapped the Bill of Rights poster and then rested the pointer on the First Amendment. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z She thought suddenly of those moments at the restaurant, after the dinner rush had ended and things were quiet, when Bebe sometimes rested her elbows on the counter and drifted away. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Sure it is. I haven’t been this well rested in...well, ever.” Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Then he rested his head against her chest, listening carefully. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “My name is Winky, sir — and you, sir —” Her dark brown eyes widened to the size of side plates as they rested upon Harry’s scar. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She just rested her eyes a little more softly on her husband than usual, and went on with her beadwork. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z They drank the water and ate their packed lunches and rested for an hour. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Frightful rested and pulled a foot into her breast feathers. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z And what she knew for certain was that the weight of the world no longer felt like it rested entirely on her shoulders. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to hold the trigger, afraid I might pull it in sudden reflex, so I rested my finger on the trigger guard. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She smoothed the lines of the shirt where it rested on her belly. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Hazel realized that until they were rested they would all be safer where they were than stumbling along in the open with no strength left to run from an enemy. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z A long narrow table with a steel top stood under a series of unlit lamps and two worn leather cases rested nearby. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Her hair was flipped up in a ponytail kind of thing, and when she rested her head on the bench behind us, her long neck curved to a perfect arch. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He sat back in the chair and rested his head against the cool plaster wall. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z They borrowed some novels from the library, starting a lifelong tradition of reading together—usually Emma read to Charles while he rested from his work. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He was bent almost double, hefting my straw chest with his good hand as it rested on his back. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z A large wooden coffee table rested in the middle of everyone. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Supported against the corner by his weight, she once again clasped her hands behind his neck, and rested her elbows on his shoulder and continued to kiss his face. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The bird made the stern of the boat and rested there. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z They stayed at home and rested that night, but the next night they went to a show and after that they rode around on the trolley cars and sort of looked things over for themselves. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z I would have rested longer except for the indescribably rank smell and loud snuffling coming from a few feet away. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He was taken to a room where a tray of food rested on a table. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He said the last very softly as he rested his forehead against the heel of his hand. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Standing to nurse was not such a remarkable feat as his mother’s breasts were mountainous and practically rested in her lap when released. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z As the pastor strode away, Henry slid down to the porch steps and rested his elbows on his knees. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The far end of the pipe rested on a bi-pod which was also bolted to the flatcar. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Hundreds, perhaps thousands of bottles of wine rested in brick alcoves. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Over in the pigpen, silent and alone, Charlotte rested. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Yolanda put her pocketbook on her lap and rested both her arms on top of it. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Petra pulled her knees close and rested her chin on them. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Once, he rested in a clump of grass next to the dilapidated depot. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z His hands rested lightly on the steering wheel and his body slouched lazily down in the seat. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Nyame’s empty Story Box rested next to them, as dull and dingy as ever. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Dr. Inyang’s hand rested on her chin, too stunned to wipe the saliva off. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I turned to the window and rested my forehead against the pane. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z He halted their journey, and they rested, squatting like little hunted animals, in the borders of a great brown reed-thicket. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z After he had eaten, he lay down beside me at the entrance and rested his head on my foot. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z The memories of old Christmases winged through the room like richly plumed birds and rested on the pungent branches of the tinsel-heavy tree the family as a unit had decorated. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z If they had been rested and strong, they could have built their shelter in an hour. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z A few cows grazed in the shade, rested in dark pools of shade under the trees. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I rested on her, my cheek so tight against her it was as if it were welded to her breast. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z When her right foot came at last to the part of the branch which rested on the bank, she fell forward, pulling him down. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z She reached over as if to touch my cheek but rested her arm instead on the bench back, grazing my neck. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Better to have one wide-awake person on lookout while the other three rested up. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z A second or two it rested there: a blaze of connection, the feeling of being seen and set apart. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She quickly rolled sap on her head until a giant wobbly ball rested on top of her braids. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I stretched my hands across the wood tabletop and rested my head on one arm. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He let me draw him to me and rested his head on my chest. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The weary rested and the hurt were healed. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z It rested beside a plot growing tomatoes tied to wooden stakes with pieces of nylon hose. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Something made his father stop and look around, until his eyes rested on Jonathan. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Pond walked up to him and rested his chin on Nathan’s shoulder. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z She rested with her beak on the ground. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z She rested her arms on the steering wheel, thinking. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I could not make out the face of the mother who rested from the pains of birth, but I could see the old woman in black who tended the just-arrived, steaming baby. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he flew around the old man’s head and rested on the line where he was more comfortable. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The boat rested upon the waves; and therein, slumped, was a single, cowled figure. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Met Bong then rested her head on the male supervisor’s shoulder and he put his arms around her. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Cabot had already rolled the passenger window down when she approached the car and rested one hand against the door. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Though I was well rested, I slipped right back into the same hectic frenzy from the night before. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “I don’t understand it,” whispered Tendai as they rested in a hollow. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Seating himself, he rested his hands on the table. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Just before sunup he began to get very, very tired, and so he climbed the tree and rested his legs. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She raised her glasses and rested them on her short afro, then looking over my gray sweat suit and overstuffed handbag, asked, “Is this all you brought?” Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Each man rested one foot on the lowest bar and both elbows on the top bar. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘I know in my heart that they have not rested this night. Only an eagle could overtake them now.’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The rose cockatoo rested once again on her arm, the earring dangling from its beak like a golden worm. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z And she wants me to be rested before our hikes tomorrow. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I sit up, feeling somehow defensive but better rested than I've been in days. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Here the gigantic cattle trucks rested and scraped out the residue left by their recent cargoes. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z The empty gasoline Containers rested easily on her head as she walked a few miles to the public water fountains. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z The remaining six kings woe sufficient to hold the English, while Lot’s men rested and re-formed. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z A pair of sunglasses rested on top of his balding head. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z After only eight days of testimony, both parties rested. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z The man with the rifle sat down and rested himself, and the trackers squatted near him, and in the evening the points of their cigarettes glowed and receded. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z He took it down with both hands, rested it between his knees, and ran his finger along its biting edge. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z Hazel leaned over and rested her head on his shoulder. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z On August 7, the prosecution rested, and the defense soon summoned Hale to the stand. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z She felt around, once she had rested a few more minutes, and found that she had landed in a gap between two ice-covered rocks. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Lydia turned, planted her elbows on Dill’s chest, and rested her chin on her crossed arms. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z I rested my forehead against the door frame. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He was wearing tails and a stovepipe hat that rested at an angle above his dark glasses, smiling through the smoke at the people who resisted his appeals. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “God worked and rested,” Big Ma told Pa. “The least you could do is praise Him on His day.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z A wooden table sat in the center of the room, and on it rested a long brown sack and a bottle of water. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I am rested and ready for anything when I arrive at The Maids’ office suite Monday at 7:30 A.M. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Two metal strips ran from the bottom of the socket all the way down to a circular lump of metal about an inch and a half thick that rested on the ground. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z He rested his hands lightly on the edge of the table. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z On the taxi ride back to the hotel, Sohrab rested his head on the window, kept staring at the passing buildings, the rows of gum trees. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z A row of tiny wooden birds perched on the fireplace mantel, and a fleet of miniature boats rested on top of the bookcase. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Cole rested again until the throbbing in his head had disappeared. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Charlie lifted the mask and rested it on top of his head. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z How poorly, I thought, the mantle of kingship rested on his careless shoulders. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Reyna’s hand rested halfway between her dagger and the jelly beans. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Ethan slowly lifted his arms and fit them around his grandmother's waist as she rested her chin on the top of his head. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z One of her hands held her face; the other rested on her thigh. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Other broken objects rested there as well, including the jagged fragments of the ceramic pot Kendra had noticed earlier. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He put the little bag on Miss Thorn’s desk and rested his hand on it. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes and rested my head against his chest. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I eased off the bed and slid down onto the floor, where I rested my back against the bed. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Luma subbed her players frequently, to keep them rested and to see which lineups worked best. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Night’s elbows rested on the water and watched them. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I rested my head against the car window, watching the warm night streak by outside, and smiled. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z She rested her dark hand, warm and heavy, on my shoulder. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z A fat silver pen rested on the page she'd stopped writing. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z A feeling of contentment settled over Frightful, and she rested from her long journey. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He gripped his weapon, rested his finger on the trigger, then turned to face the foot of the stairs, where Alec maintained his position. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He rested the paddle across his knees and tried to see where they were going. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Across the aisle Alvin Hooks rested his chin in his hands, drumming the floorboards with the heel of his shoe, impatient but not dissatisfied. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Lee rested both hands on the pommel of his saddle. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z All rigging whole and all hands well, we rested, letting the wind and steersmen work the ships, for five days; on the fifth we made the delta. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of Miss Trotter’s fussing and threatening to get a hickory switch, JimmyTrotter hopped up and went to the cabinet where the photograph of his great-great-grandparents rested. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z He leaned forward and rested his elbows on his knees, his eyes on Lindsey. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Directly beneath the familiar black dragon painting there was an ornate crystal pedestal on which rested a gold chalice encrusted with tiny jewels. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Laila drew closer to him and rested her cheek up against his chest. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “We stumbled into each other,” Denna said, laying her hand over his where it rested on her hip. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She rested her hand on the wall and found a light switch. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z When he was all afoot his scaled head, spike-crowned and triple-tongued, rose higher than the broken tower’s height, and his taloned forefeet rested on the rubble of the town below. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z As I rested I felt the gloom of night settle on the river. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Afterwards they rested in the deep pine needles under the trees, the terrier panting heavily with his eyes half closed, and the cat busy with his eternal washing. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the shower and onto the rug, which rested just beneath the bathroom heater. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Balancing the spear in his hand, he nodded with satisfaction, then returned to the fire and rested the spear against a tree. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z She was a connoisseur of eyelashes—the way they rested, the way they fluttered. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Now she reached Mr. Ages’ house, a hole in the brick wall where one end of heavy floor beam had once rested. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z The restored treasure rested on the ivory column, the rose-gold symbols nearly faded away. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z As her small fingers rested in his palm, a warm, satisfied fullness settled through Fadi’s body. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Ivy waited for more details, but June just rested her chin in her hands and sighed at her drawings. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z At her side, her right hand rested on the hilt of a curved sword. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z All the contingencies we couldn’t anticipate are running through my head as I think of how slender the plan is that we’ve rested all our hopes on. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z A somber mood rested over the Glade, an easy thing to happen when all is gray. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He rested his forehead on his hand and stared off into no-one-knows-where and, from time to time, sighed huge sighs, like the wind. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z I rested my hand on a small patch of bandages while Audrey and Mother rushed around me, chanting and tapping. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Arm rested his head on his hands while he thought. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He rested his elbows on the table and held the coffee mug with both hands. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I rested in that familiar odor while the sun baked my back. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I rested in a pew, leaning forward, my forehead against the bench in front, my hands in my lap. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Dimple laughed and rested her head on his shoulder, reveling in the hard musculature under his skin. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I rested my hand on the duffel, right where his ears were, and let my head fall back against the seat, too. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z In the field, he would sleep in the saddle oft as not, he claimed, so as to be well rested should he come upon a battle. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Modeled in the shape of a centaur, it rested on the table, but was in motion nonetheless. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z It had a patrician bump on its nose, magnificent curly hair that rested atop a pronounced collarbone, and a broad forehead that reflected in miniature the walls and doors and lampshades around them. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z She interlocked her hands and rested her chin on them. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z With timidity, I placed the three volumes of Locke upon the heap of clothes, which little library rested there rocking atop the frock-coats and shirts. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z His fingers were like ferrets that had done some evil and now never rested, always stirred and picked and hid in pockets, moving from under Beatty's alcohol-flame stare. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z “Door-to-door. We only rested for food and prayer,” the Talib said. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Me and Rondell leaned against a couple posts in the sand, outside of the vans’ line of vision, and rested our hands on our full stomachs. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He slipped silently into a stand of green reeds, downstream from where Gray’s body rested. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Sohrab slid next to me, rested his head on my hip. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She ran her fingers through my hair and then rested ’em on my shoulders and then touched my cheeks and then slowly pulled away and just looked at me grinning. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z And on his hip his dagger rested, sleeping in its leather sheath; but heavy, oh so heavy. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The sawhorses were where Mr. DiAngelo had rested the red kayak when it was out of the water. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Kaz stepped back, brushing the front of his shirt where the gun barrel had rested. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Nearby, Mr. DiAngelo’s new, red kayak rested on two wooden sawhorses. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Grace was holding him now, and Maya’s arm was around his shoulders, and Joaquin put his hand to his forehead and rested his elbows on his knees. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They rested for some time in the glade, and took their mid-day meal right under the shadow of the trolls’ large legs. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Liam rested his arms over his knees, his back still to me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Franz lifted his front legs and rested them against her stomach. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Sitting at the window, Beth’s work often dropped into her lap, and she leaned her head upon her hand, in a dejected attitude, while her eyes rested on the dull, autumnal landscape. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z They went up, up, up, trilling dew from their wings, and busily rested, and sang, and sang. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z He rested his elbow on the table and his chin on his hand. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly she swept down the aisle and as she passed me her astonishing gold eyes rested for a moment on my own. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I rested my cheek against the rough homespun of his jacket, knowing that my wish was a vain one. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The way Dad’s dirt-caked work boots rested on a piece of newspaper inside the door. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Same one that came to the funeral, rested on the casket, and fluttered its wings. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z In the heat of the day, the troop rested in the shade of a musasa grove. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z A chair was positioned next to the bed, and a chamber pot, empty, rested under that. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z His fat delicate hands rested on the glass, the fingers moving like small restless sausages. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z They marched, rested, marched, lunched on water and a box of stale doughnuts, walked, rested, and once again on the final lap, Dicey carried Sammy on her back. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I stared at his back and his sandy hair, and my heart sank until it rested somewhere below my navel. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z He could still smell her rose perfume in his nose and even in his mouth; the sharp flower scent rested against his tongue, as if he were tasting her. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She pulled May’s head to her so it rested against her shoulder for a minute, and then she lifted her sister’s face and pressed the towel to May’s forehead and temples and along her neck. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z His feet rested on one of the knots tied in the rope. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He rested his foot on the chest and leaned his hairy arm on his knee. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z If only this whole thing could be postponed for a few hours, until he had rested some! Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Go off and explore a little. Stick together though. When you’re rested, come back and help. Remember our name?” Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z She slid her arms under mine and rested her cheek against my chest like she was listening to my heartbeat. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He rested the box with the sick tortoise on the counter next to the register. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “Stuff. I don’t know. College essays. It’s like a running joke. We talk about the strangest possible essay questions and—” Miguel rested his forehead on the handle of his shovel. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Eyes that looked worried grew soft and peaceful, tongues left off chattering, and ears full of the city’s rustling were rested by the cricket’s melody. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z We were just coming parallel to Fivemile Creek when he reached across the gearshift and rested his hand on mine. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He sat and rested his cap on his knees. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She took her water gourd from the pack, sipped, and rested there for a moment, thinking through the next part of the climb. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Kira looked at the stone pendant that rested against his blue shirt. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z And when it was done and the wedding day set, he rested and sat in the sun and slept even as his father had done before him. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z I rested my chin upon my hand and sighed. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z His hand rested against my back as we walked, and I wondered where it came from, his ability to be strong and gentle at the same time. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Their entwined hands rested on the side of the table. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Jones rested his mop against the bar and scouted for the coin, squinting through his sunglasses and smoke. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z When they had foraged, they rested comfortably in the straw until the western light was quite gone. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Dragon, having waited three days and nights, was well rested, so they decided to leave Never-Ending Mountain at once. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z The news says the coastal areas are being “rested.” The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I settled in alongside him so my head rested on his chest. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A whole row of unstrung bows in varying stages of repair or build rested on a worktable, and hundreds of bushels of arrows were stacked into pyramids on the floor beside them. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z The current was swift there, but midway across, three boulders rested against one another to form a secure perch. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I rested my head back against the window. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It just turned back and rested against the designed wood like a lovely, dark, polished shell. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She opened her arms wide and once more he crept into them and rested his cheek on her generous breast. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I rested my back against the door, a bit afraid Mrs. Brenner might begin pounding. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Mom stood behind me and rested her hands on my shoulders. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “Who knew better than I on what a precarious, tottering house of cards my whole life rested?” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z After we rested against a tree, our heads on crossed forearms, I said, “Let’s go home.” The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Then his big hand rested on Neel’s head. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z A huge raised dais stood at the far end of the room, atop which rested an obsidian throne inlaid with silver and ivory skulls. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The particulars were new, but the attitudes on which they rested were familiar. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z The cutting machine worked like a deli sheer, peeling off slices about this size: The slices fell onto a droplet of water and rested on the droplet’s surface. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z In the hospital, he’d said one of the first things he was going to do when he’d rested up was to teach Dallas how to chop wood and light the lanterns. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z The men below were moving up quickly, for they were fit and rested. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my arm around her and she rested against me comfortably. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z The dishes rested briefly on a clean flour-sack towel while I dug another out of my things. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I can't hear the song, but I can hear the tone of her voice; and when the singing stopped, she rested her face on my head. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The boat rested in a cradle on concrete foundations. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Cradling the receiver in both hands, she rested it on her thighs, up high, close to her crotch. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She rested, letting her lungs became fully functional. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z They were lying on a blanket at Green Lake one spring day, and her head rested on his chest, and she could hear his heart thundering. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Two pale hands rested on the gray desk like pink animals. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z He rested peacefully in his white bedsheets amid tubes going in and out of his body, and screens with green numbers and lines on them, and beeping noises. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Grace rested her feet on the edge of the car’s bumper. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Harry Cat folded his front paws over each other and rested his head on them. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. March would not leave Beth’s side, but rested in the big chair, waking often to look at, touch, and brood over her child, like a miser over some recovered treasure. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z After a long pause she rested her gaze on me, puckering her lips again in thought. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z He locked his arms around Sohrab’s belly, rested his chin on the boy’s shoulder. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z A small handcar rested on the tracks, its iron pump waiting for a human touch to animate it. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z She went back to bed after she saw the other mother’s hand, although there was not much time left for sleeping, and she rested her head back on that pillow. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z Hanako rested her eyes on his face for a brief second, just because she was so amused by how red with excitement he was. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z They rested a minute on the open window, then he shook his head decisively. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z The cook leaned through his window and rested bare elbows on the serving counter. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I walked o’er and rested myself on the bench right next to the girl and Sylvanus. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z But Ruben pleaded that his quest for tenure in the Chemistry Department rested on a knife edge, not least because of the acrid hint of anti-Semitism in the Berkeley administration. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z His left ankle rested on his right knee and he cradled a mandolin. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It rested near some tall grass, completely untouched by the flames. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z “We have rested too well. We should have been on our way long since.” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z She took my hand as she spoke, and rested her head on my shoulder. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Then we sat on a stone, dandling our feet in the water and enjoying each other’s company as we rested. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z On each table rested a nut-oil lamp, which was used to heat up the pellet of opium before it was put into the longstemmed pipe. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Taylor rested the gun lengthwise at the back of her neck and let her arms drape over it in front. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Two giant-sized bags of potato chips rested in either comer of the red plush sofa. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Thereupon, Jamie held out his arm, Claudia rested the tips of her fingers on the top of his hand, and they descended the stairs. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z His silence rested about him like a thick fog. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z She rested downstairs for a day before she felt strong enough to climb the stairs to her bedroom. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z She had been doing this for some minutes when a hand rested on her shoulder and a woman’s voice said in her ear, “That’s good, Nurse Tallis, but you’ve got to work faster.” Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z A matching blue headpiece rested in Sasha’s hair, a silk rosette over each ear. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z As the girl went to fetch their drinks, the Grand Maester knotted his fingers together and rested his hands on his stomach. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Finally he rested far below her, silent and without motion. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The agent rested his hand on the top of his gun. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Now the guests were ready, and they drank the stirrup-cup, and with great praise and friendship they departed, and came at length to Helm’s Deep, and there they rested two days. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z She had never rested her head in a man’s lap before while riding in an oxcart. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I never quite feel fully rested even on my days off. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The house was a dinky thing perched high up off the road on a hillside so steep that only the back of the house rested on the ground. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Some nights I took the two-way radio into bed with me and rested it on the side of the pillow that Buckminster wasn’t on so I could hear what was going on in her bedroom. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z He took his hat off in church and rested it on his knee. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He rested his head on top of hers. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He rested the backpack against the wall and reached for his phone. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z The friendship and the mutual trust on which it rested had, in fact, not been recovered by 1812. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Her face rested on my bare shoulder, and her hand lay flat on my chest. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I rested my elbow on him softly so he’d know I was right next to him. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Jessie rested the book on her stomach and stared at the ceiling. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z The kayak rested on the sawhorses by the DiAngelos’ dock, the day Digger tried to get us to smoke. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z But Prendergast had grand hopes for the future, all of which rested on one man: Carter Henry Harrison. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He rested his hands on Hodov's shoulders as they descended the winding stair. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Each of the towers rested on a single column no wider than an elevator. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The nurse folded her legs up under her skirt and rested her chin on her knees. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She raised her hand, and I thought she was going to hit me, but then she sat down at the spool table and rested her head on her arms. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Two huge beanbags rested atop the hot-pink shag rug that Twig’s mom hates but we love. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z They had rested rather less than five hours when they took to the Road again. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He rested his right foot on one of the desks in the front row, and each time he got excited, he pushed up, making himself look taller. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z He wriggled over toward me and rested his head against my shoulder. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He rested his head in one hand in a very human gesture. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z She took my hand, led me to a bench and rested her head on my shoulder. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Dri kissed my cheek and lay back and rested her head on my chest. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She rested her hand on the trunk of the nearest tree. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z His logic: Since the horse rested himself so much more than other horses, he could stand up to an unusually heavy racing schedule. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z With all the Maidens watching and my sister holding my hand protectively, Ocllo reached a tentative finger to my face and rested it on the corner of my eyebrow. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z He patted my shoulder gently, more like he rested his hand there, but I winced anyway. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z After we ate and did drugs, we would guard the perimeter while the adults rested for a bit. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Now he could see the spider; it rested on a serrated leaf. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Gitano rested his big twisted hands on the top rail of the fence. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z I rested my suitcase by the door and walked to the sink. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The station agent leaned out his window and rested his elbows, protected with black false sleeves, on the sill. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She lifted the pot and rested it in the sink. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I straightened to face her, rested my hands on the broom. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z They went further in, down a red corridor, past rooms filled with empty chairs upon which rested violins and violas and cellos which played themselves, or seemed to, when fed a coin. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Meggie went over to the window, rested her forehead on the pane, and looked down at the garden, where a couple of Capricorn's maids were busy tying up tomato plants. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “You are in the infirmary at Redwall Abbey. As yet I do not know the full extent of your injuries. When you have rested, my friends will cleanse you and dress your wounds.” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He rested an arm on the mule’s back, pointed south. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Dad rested his hand on the back of my neck, but I shook him off. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I let my breath out and stared at the faucets, then rested my wrists on the edge of the sink, bracing myself for Mom’s angry reaction. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Singer put his head down on the bench and rested. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z We went back to Earth, and we all rested up, and our moms brought us ginger ale in bed. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa hugged Mama, holding her close, and she rested her head on his chest. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Fang rested his head on Harry’s knee and drooled all over his robes. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Otto was getting heavy on my back, and wherever his weight rested my muscles were becoming tight cords. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The Company rested now for a while, drifting south on the current that flowed through the middle of the lake. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The bowl of his pipe was made of meerschaum clay, and it had a flexible stem about three feet long so that the bowl rested on his lap. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Around and around the fire he moved, finally slowing until he sat down and rested peacefully on a log near the flames. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Sumac was asleep on my shoulder, his head turned around so his beak rested in the downy softness of his back. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z He inched closer and opened his arms; I crawled in and rested my head on his shoulder. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z For a moment the car rested on a pair of shelves. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z She was huddled into a D—arms encircling drawn-up knees, on which she rested her head. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead, he rested his other palm on the sliver of space between our crossed legs. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Her eyes narrowed as they rested on a small picture of Caroline, propped in a silver frame on top of the television set. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Gwin climbed up to his shoulder, baring his tiny teeth, sharp as splinters of glass, as if he had recognized the hatred in Meggie’s eyes as they rested on his master. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I pulled out the sack and rested it on the ground, holding it open for Denna to look. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Her arm was damp where his little head rested, and even in the dim light, his face looked red. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “He rested pretty quiet till it might want a few minutes of five, and then he starts up with a scream, and screams out, ‘Here she is! Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z She usually rested her smile until late afternoon when her women friends dropped in and Miss Glory, the cook, served them cold drinks on the closed-in porch. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I said that I would just take a little nap and then be rested. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z And I knew if I kept looking at Twig’s face I would cry, so I lay on my bed and rested my head in her lap. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z His nose came almost to a point, upon which rested a pair of rimless glasses. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z A stone block rested squarely in the center. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z After writing what he knew was the wrong answer to the first geometry problem, Neel put his pencil and protractor down and rested his head on his arms. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z It lifted its eyes and rested them upon me. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z My hand rested against my pocket, my fifty from Tamika’s mom tucked safe inside. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Biff rested his elbows on the counter and looked at Blount with curiosity. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z And Wang Lung slept and rested himself and took no heed of anything, for he was suddenly very weary and the house was peaceful. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z There rested a cardboard container, inside it a spare fuel pump for his car. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z They rested on a mountain, on a ledge beside a cave, and they ate their food and drank their mead, and they joked and they laughed. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z His right hand rested in the pocket of his pyjama jacket. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Lieutenant Colonel Nancy Jaax moved forward to see more clearly, and her eyes rested on something that she had not quite anticipated. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay for a moment with the thought that maybe if I just rested for a while, I would find the strength to go on. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I rested my cheek against the wet tile, fiddled with the tap to cool down the water. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Feeling deflated, I closed the notebook and rested it on my nightstand. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Crab picked up his rifle and rested it on his shoulder. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The back of the house rested up against the rocks, and the pilings that held it up in front went straight down into the water. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z Night’s elbows rested on the water, and falling stars glanced off its brittle shards. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Ivy rested her head on Robin’s shoulder, hiccuping and not even bothering to wipe her face. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Jake sat at one of the back booth tables and rested his head in his hands. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z ‘Are we rested? Ready to go on? Nice hobbits, they sleep beautifully. Trust Sméagol now? Very, very good.’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Dadi rested her head against mine as if she could beam love through her skull into mine. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Afterward, sleepy and happy, I rested awhile by her side, admiring the solid curve of her hips and the shudder of her snake. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z After we drank and rested for a while and drank some more in the rain, I started shivering and I looked at Amil. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She reached a comfortable spot where three branches forked, tied the rope securely, adjusted her harness, and rested. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z On his other side, Maya rested her head on his shoulder. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Kin peered over at Håkon, who rested his head on a hay bale. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He reached under the table for the footstool his shining feet had rested on—and this he held up so that all could see his gift. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She took my hand and placed it on her round belly, which rested on her thighs like a giant water balloon. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z A saber hung at his side and the German flag from East Shoal’s Flags-of-the-World entryway rested against one shoulder. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Briefly, he rested his forehead against mine and closed his eyes. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Even figured out that the only way not to trigger the crown’s death curse was to move when it rested on no one’s head. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Lying prone now, he made two fists, set one on top of the other, and rested his chin on the top one. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z When it was good and soft, I rested a clump on my tongue and stuck this out for the hungry bird. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z She lowered her knife to Percy’s necklace until the point rested on the silver ring. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray leaned forward and rested his arms on the old table. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He rested with his back pressed against the opposite wall. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z But he brought his head slowly down between his hands and rested it against the floor, not moving, not making any sound. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Frightful flew directly to the mangrove tree on Barro Colorado Island where she had rested in the autumn. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Then he rested his elbow on the table and scratched his head. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Dropping down, she lifted his head up and rested it in her lap. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I lowered my head, rested it on my hand. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He rested his jutting jaw on his hand, and welcomed Beowulf without much confidence. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z Frustrated, El Li'der went home, rested his pitching arm, and started a revolution in the mountains. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The next page showed a picture of a chessboard, upon which all the pieces and pawns rested in their starting positions, except for a black pawn, which had advanced two spaces. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z She took a half step toward me and rested her hand on my arm. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Inside, a covered plate rested on the counter. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Wire-brush eyebrows, dusted with snow, rested atop a pair of eyes that looked thirty years younger than the face in which they were set. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He got to his knees and rested with his knuckles against the floor. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Without much of anything else to do, I rested my own head against the steering wheel and watched her for a while. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He bent close, and I shifted to the side so that he rested against the tree, not me. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z We were sitting in the back seat of his car, facing each other, and he leaned against the door behind him, rested his head against the window. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He looked sleepy and unhappy slumped in a reclining chair, his head rested on his hand. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Akira rested against Mama’s other shoulder, listening to the song with a faraway look in his eyes. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Then she rested her cheek against his coat and closed her eyes. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Ruth’s doll rested inside it under a rag. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, yes, he’s awake and rested. And I’ve washed his face and combed his hair. He’s a good patient. He tried to smile at me.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z It was as well that they had been fed and rested. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He rested his hand on my neck and gave me a soft squeeze. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The alchemist’s hand rested—casually—on the hilt of his sword, but there was nothing casual in the malice that burned in his gaze. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I stood back a bit while he sang, knocking his rattle against the air and rocking on his heels where he rested. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Pete’s neck broke instantly; his head rested at an awkward angle. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z All was well with the world, and apparently with her, for Amaroq rested in peace. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It rested upon the great water like a beast, ready to swallow them all up, she felt. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I took it and pulled a long swig, then rested it on my knee. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He sat down to wait, choosing a bench on which, an arm’s length away, a woman’s purse rested—tempting him to snake his hand around inside it. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Frightful rested, then darted around Cocos Island for three days, eating and sleeping and gaining weight. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z It came only when her chin rested on the heel of her hand or when Jonas mentioned Papa in our evening prayers. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Then, we both rested our heads on her shoulders, like a sideways hug, which made her cry even harder. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Coughing, I rested the cigar on the ashtray provided for guests. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z As soon as the verdict was announced, he slumped forward and rested his head in his hands. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z I rested my head on the table and wept. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Horace rested his elbow on his saddle horn and stirred a fly from his horse’s shoulder with his rawhide quirt. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Olanna rested her head on his shoulder; he smelled of sweat, of the open-air market, of wares arranged on dusty wood shelves. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Teresa put her hands through the bars, rested her forearms against the concrete sill. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She rested her hand on her jacket pocket, where Frank’s magical firewood seemed heavier than usual. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Carefully, I rested the bird on the soft wool. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z The bedtime book rested in Cool Papa’s lap, his shades in his breast pocket. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z My body below the neck rested on something slightly softer. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z The king now returned to the Hornburg, and slept, such a sleep of quiet as he had not known for many years, and the remainder of his chosen company rested also. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Jessie brought her water bottle over to the east side of the brownstone, where an industrial metal funnel rested on the roof ledge. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grandma rested the phone on her shoulder and spoke softly. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z I rested a hand on the trunk of a low-branching oak. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Richard leaned forward and rested his forehead on the edge of the table. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Everything rested on the actions she would take today. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z With him rested the basic responsibility for his father’s military appearance. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I rested my cheek against the wall, and then washed my face with cool water. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I wrapped the other two around my shoulders and rested my back against the mast. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He called for a while, then rested, and then made the noises again, in no hurry, and not really caring, growing mellow from the grass. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z For the duration of the meal the watch rested on his folded paper napkin on the coffee table. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z As he walked across the room, his eyes fell upon the little table on which Marvolo Gaunt’s ring had rested last time, but the ring was no longer there. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He stood up, feeling rested and ready to vigorously run a marathon. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Her hand rested on the shoulder of a much smaller girl. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Her hands rested on her belly, and she gazed up at the ceiling. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z She rested her head back against Dill’s chest. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z I rested my forehead lightly on her thigh. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z In its place was a white marble tomb, encasing Dumbledore’s body and the table on which he had rested. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She rested against the side of the hut and studied the marsh. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z "Sleep. I am much better rested since you began to visit us, my lord. And Marei is teaching us to read, perhaps soon I will be able to pass the time with a book." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z An amber pendant rested in the hollow of her throat. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Four-Eyes had taken his glasses off, rested his head on his desk, and begun to snore loudly. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Good evening, Diana!” said Laurie, with the look of satisfaction she liked to see in his eyes when they rested on her. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned in his chair, sliding one hand into his pocket as he rested his chin upon the other. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Finnick offers to take the first watch and I let him, knowing it has to be one of the two of us until Peeta’s rested up. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Instead, George had to steady herself awkwardly on one foot while the backpack rested on her other knee. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z He hated the sign that rested above the door: a large silver badge with a smaller, blue star in the center. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I reached across the table and rested my hand on hers. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Only the bass fiddles rested as the entire orchestra washed the forest in color. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z A wilting arrangement of flowers rested on a low table in a white ceramic vase. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z And sleep we did, the deep sleep of those who being tired have fed well and rested well. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman named Carol grabbed for the strap on her shoulder and moved her pocketbook so that it now rested on her stomach. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z His head rested on the shoulder of one of his attendants, and his arms held on to the man's neck. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I rested my head on the back of the seat and closed my eyes, but even like that I could tell Little Bob was smiling beside me, waiting and smiling and watching. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z His hand rested on my shoulder, hovering light as a hummingbird, and it was all I could think about. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z As I shut the door and turned toward the kitchen, Nan’s cell phone caught my eye from where it rested next to my backpack on the kitchen table. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z He was close to the Chafu District, the city’s slums, and if he could just get there and hide until he was rested enough to travel to the Greater Jungle... Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He rested for a moment against the pump, shading his eyes. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Most of the time he rested beneath the tarpaulin. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The reindeer antlers James had given her on her first day of school rested on her windowsill. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Hester felt it too, and flicked up her ears, and turned her head so that one gold-hazel eye rested on his face. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The cool shell rested in his palms and grew warm from his body’s heat. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I reached out and hitched the receiver onto my pillow so the mouthpiece rested on my collarbone and the earpiece lay on my shoulder. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z She sat down on the ground near me, embraced her knees with her arms, and rested her head upon them; in that attitude she remained silent as an Indian. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Heloise rested awhile; she put her feet up and dozed for a while. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z When they finished singing, Jack Rabbit Jones took off his shades, walked over to the long, polished oak coffin where Cool Papa Byrd’s body rested, and placed the shades over Cool Papa Byrd’s closed eyes. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z Where my hands rested was a deep crevice and in it a fish was hiding. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Besides, the next day brought my piano lesson, and it was always a good idea to be rested and in top form so as not to provoke Miss Brown. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Later, after dinner, he tiptoed to Master’s bedroom and rested his ear on the door. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She stared up at the stars as she thought of a story to tell Mother, whose jar rested at the base of the cliff with the rest of Nhamo’s belongings. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Reverend Hunt tells us the story of creation, how God made the world and all things in it in six days, and rested on the seventh day, the Sabbath. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z The people of her khalasar had welcomed,the chance to recover from the ravages of the red waste, but now that they were plump and rested once again, they began to grow unruly. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Rachael rested very slightly on the fore-part of her feet, and her arms, as they hung, bent at the joint: the stance, he reflected, of a wary hunter of perhaps the Cro-Magnon persuasion. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z I rested my hands on my bare knees while I laughed, but I kept my eyes on Declaration. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She rested under a musasa tree and idly snaked a long piece of grass into a termite hole. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He found out that the president rested on two mattresses, and the bottom one contained steel wire springs. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z With the dead mouse bunched in his cheek, Cole rested his jaw. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Asif stared at me, and then he rested his elbows on the table and rubbed his temples. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Her arm tightened around his shoulders and she rested her cheek on his tunic. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s a toll to pay, so Velia put the three dollars in the dead man’s right hand and rested it on the right shoulder pad of the driver’s seat. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She rested frequently, having no desire to reach her destination, but she couldn’t postpone the journey any longer. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Atop his head rested a smooth metal helmet with metal wings on either side. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z She lifted her feet, rested her calves on the oarlocks. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z King Ogunwe drew his coat around him and rested his hand on his cheetah dæmon’s head. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Everything they had, rested on a few minutes in a library years ago. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The red priest rested by day but kept vigil through the dark horns, to tend his sacred flames so that the sun might return to them at dawn. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She rested on the ground, gasping for air. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He almost succeeded, but at the very end he rested his weight on his legs and his knees buckled in a rubbery way just like a comedian I once saw trying to act drunk. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z On his hand rested the mutilated spider, but with its snipped-off legs restored. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z |
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