| 单词 | satisfied |
| 例句 | “Bless you, no, sir. But to get to be people they must fight those who aren’t satisfied to be people.” Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z The replete and satisfied Labrador had eaten ravenously that evening, cleaning up bowls of fresh milk and plates of food with a bottomless appetite. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “What do you mean? Aren’t you satisfied yet? One of your men has disappeared already. Do you want to be the next?” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He made no attempt to run, but the weasel, its hunger satisfied, left him alone and made off through the bushes. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Once he was satisfied that they were ready for it, they would be sent to the front. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z If the explanation had not satisfied S.Q., it had nonetheless created in him the strong impression that he ought to be satisfied, and so he laughed and said, “I see, yes. Of course.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z "If it’s what you want, dear,” said Mother, "I’m satisfied. I guess.” Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Sherm became aware of the sound of the radio in the kitchen and the smell of his grandmother’s coffee, and beneath that, he felt his grandmother’s satisfied presence, which never changed. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z But the commandant looked satisfied, perhaps even relieved. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z Others were satisfied to label me as a black person and attach to the label any definition they might have as to what that meant. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z And I smile, satisfied, like I did as a small child, after I gave limpiezas to troubled people to clean their spirits with eggs and fresh herbs. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Edward appreciated the courtesy of this small gesture, but he was heartily sick of the ocean and would have been satisfied never to set eyes on it again. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z Behind him he heard a burst of incredulous laughter, and continued on his way, well satisfied. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Like Mama always said, I guess some folks just can’t be satisfied. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z That put a satisfied smile on Henry’s face. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z And he ate and drank of his love and he feasted alone and he was satisfied. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z She kept rooting through her bag and then with a satisfied smile she pulled something from an outside pocket. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He had felt his face grow hot with fury as he battered at his imaginary assailant, and he had felt strong and satisfied afterward as if the fight had sparked some inner reservoir of well-being. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Though everyone in the house had been talking nonstop, it had mostly been to government agents, not to one another, and their own curiosities had yet to be satisfied. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z After Bob Presto had satisfied himself on the details of my manufacture, he had called Zora and arranged for me to stay with her. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z As her small fingers rested in his palm, a warm, satisfied fullness settled through Fadi’s body. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “They gave her more beauty. Are you satisfied?” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z The preacher nodded his head, satisfied by the response. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I loved them both, but they satisfied different longings. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Apparently, Chapter Eleven’s curiosity hadn’t been satisfied by looking at his eight-year-old sister. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Bellatrix looked satisfied for the first time since she had entered the house. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Z’s jaw clenched, and Diana gave the guy a satisfied smile. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Parky. Listen to me. Everything is fine. Dennis is satisfied again with the registers,” he says, his voice hoarse. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, sir,” he said, with a suspicious sort of modesty, “I think I can; but I don’t know as ’ow you’d be satisfied with the theory.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “It must make you better satisfied that your other four are single.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z She thought it too slow, the dust too red, the people too satisfied with the smallness of their lives. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Besides, he was satisfied here, he had said so, and men disliked change, or so Old Rit had told her, saying also that women thrived on it. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z He continued to dole out the strawberry soda until he was satisfied Chacho had had enough. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z They ended up with a great meal, a satisfied audience, and more money than they started with. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z But Mr. Larson heaved a satisfied sigh, poured himself a cup of hot coffee from his big red thermos, smiled, leaned back in his chair, and opened up his other newspaper to the sports section. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z Their decision to be satisfied with life’s inequities was a lesson for me. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “In some ways, though, it’s better now. They have to keep thinking of ways to keep the people satisfied. All sorts of fancy tricks they got—well, you’ve seen ’em. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z It was more a hobby than a moneymaker, but the work satisfied her dual interests in art and in a certain, listlike style of writing. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “Ah, good evening Harry,” said Dumbledore, looking up at him through his half-moon glasses with a most satisfied expression. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “You had satisfied yourself that with that gun you shot that bullet into her brain you had killed her, didn’t you?” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z It was remarkable that there were any places at all on Mars that simultaneously satisfied all our safety criteria. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He wasn’t satisfied till he had got another pesthry-fur blanket on the bed, and more logs into the fireplace. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z The laddoo’s lips tremble once more before settling back into his satisfied chubby face. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Certainly, he owns the worst car in living history, but he seems satisfied enough, considering he won’t spend any of that money of his to buy a new one. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Yet they weren’t entirely satisfied with their earlier efforts. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z They lazed under the tree, feeling slightly sick but satisfied. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z The ANC, they claimed, was a “terroristic” Communist movement out of touch with the aspirations of blacks, who were perfectly satisfied with the way things were. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z As I watched everything disappear, I felt both satisfied and gloomy. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z That afternoon in Mr. Quisling’s class, James gave a satisfied smile when Maddie’s name was crossed off the board. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He was blowing little puffs of smoke from the thin cigarette he had rolled; he looked very satisfied too, as if he were satisfied with everything that morning, even that his cattle had wandered away. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Our time together leaves him feeling satisfied, but just makes me want to start all over again. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z And since it was certainly true that nothing of the kind existed in writing, the animals were satisfied that they had been mistaken. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z Her instincts were satisfied as soon as they were awakened, and she had never imagined that passion could take other forms. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “You felt that she, being drunk, would be as satisfied with anyone else as she had been with you?” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She took a cautious step or two and seemed more or less satisfied. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But the other satisfied every cherished idea of a fairy: tall and graceful, with huge eyes, skin as unblemished as satin, lips as red as pomegranate seeds, and cheeks the color of early sunset. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Baba asks as he places his empty glass dessert bowl on the coffee table with a satisfied expression. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Cecilia followed at a slow pace, passing the critical mirror with a glance and completely satisfied with what she saw. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z If he saw his sister Pancha in the hall of the main house, walking with the heavy gait of the satisfied woman, he bowed his head and was silent. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The question awakes inside me an animal rage that won’t be satisfied by sharp words or insults. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Laika didn’t seem worried at all, but then again the place probably had that pleasant reek of death which so satisfied my dog’s finely tuned sense of smell. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z The last inside, he leaned to kiss Camilla—not on the cheek, but on the mouth, with a loud and satisfied smack. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z When the Professor was satisfied he called Arthur into the room, and bade him strip off his coat. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Those morning games satisfied the senator’s need for human contact. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He couldn’t look at the satisfied smile on the jerk’s pimply face without wanting to deck the guy. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I’m no longer satisfied with the meaningless affection or the supposedly serious talks. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z He was satisfied with his place at the manor, the devotion of the cook, and the friendship of Alyce. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I was off company property, so perhaps he felt I had followed his orders, at least to an extent that satisfied him. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Everyone’s forehead was marked with chalk to show that the muvuki had been satisfied with his payment and that everyone had been satisfied with his diagnosis. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas stopped drinking, sucked in a big satisfied breath, then burped. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Her expression, like Fig’s satisfied calm while grooming, was definitely moving into happy territory. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “Now, my father will be satisfied with me,” she thought. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z The man was satisfied with this and he went away. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z Howard announced that he was satisfied with Workman and that the jockey would retain the mount for the Santa Anita Handicap. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Thus satisfied, with a sigh Elnora gave herself up to sleep. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z A queer, satisfied expression came over Buddy's face. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Captain Smith has a satisfied look on his face, as if his regiment has just won a battle. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z When he was finally satisfied and thanked, he got out and slammed the door, but such is my social cowardice that I actually did turn around, knowing he would be watching out the window. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z We have seen the agent, who was much impressed with Godalming’s kindly manner to him, and we are all satisfied that whatever he can do to aid our wishes will be done. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z It was perfect for such a sensitive, gentle girl, and her smile was satisfied and pleased when she took her seat beside him again. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z They satisfied their consciences with the thought that Hrothgar was now so strong a ruler that no one would dare to attack him. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z Reverend Gershom Bulkeley laid down his linen napkin, pushed back his heavy chair from the table, and expanded his straining waistcoat in a satisfied sigh. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “Didn’t I do well?” asked Jo, with a satisfied air as they walked away. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Coach cut his eyes at me—not satisfied. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Juno was very well satisfied with the way things were going, but even so Venus was quite undisturbed. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “Fine. My young logician is satisfied. Good. Let us talk of happier things. I did not tell you that I saw Jack Rose yesterday. He gave me a thousand-dollar check for the Jewish National Fund.” The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Yes, I thought so," he said. He answered the ticket lady's baffled look with a satisfied smile. “Do you happen to know the address?" The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z He was satisfied to observe that the helicopters were painted a matte black. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z In a sense, this pursuit of the Ph.D. was a bore to a mind that worked too fast to be satisfied with the tedium involved in thesis research. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z She shrugged, satisfied, and handed back my papers. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The delay of arrival at Varna made us individually satisfied that things would not be just as we had expected; we only waited to learn where the change would occur. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Bigger was not satisfied; he felt his muscles tightening again. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z If his guests had been satisfied, he would have known his cook had been too generous. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z But she was not satisfied with my reply. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Eitri watched until he was satisfied that it would all be to his liking. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “Yes, Mother, perfectly satisfied, thanks to you all, and so happy that I can’t talk about it,” with a look that was far better than words. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Violet moaned her apologies and the woman was satisfied until she discovered that the whole curl was singed clean off. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Her hunger satisfied, she sat down to rest her leg. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I suppose the man for whom it is named would hate it, but the fact is, his day is a day for love in the City and the company of satisfied men. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z This moment, Coach seems satisfied, happier than before. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z And they wouldn’t get his support unless they satisfied him. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked like a football coach who had done a good job with her team and was satisfied to stand next to the eighteen-yard box and watch. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He was now staring into the water, and then he too was striding away, no doubt satisfied, round the side of the house. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The green grass all dried up till Jumper was no longer satisfied to eat it. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z I am satisfied just to be in the moment. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z I wrote my draft in pencil, and when I was satisfied with my efforts, I sought out Granddaddy to show it to him. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “Are you satisfied now that you have ruined me for the rest of the evening?” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z They warned blacks that some Redeemers were not satisfied with having decimated Reconstruction, and were prepared to wage an aggressive war against blacks throughout the South. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z She read it over one last time, not really satisfied, but it was the truth. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I placed the can back in Shea’s bag, satisfied with my work— and our speed. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Grandfather is a Mask, and like most Masks, he’s never satisfied with anything less than perfection. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He looked down at himself and felt very satisfied. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “Look here, Colonel Julyan,” he said, “there’s no sense in beating about the bush. The reason why I’m here is that I’m not satisfied with the verdict given at the inquest this afternoon.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I swing down and report my findings to Beetee, who seems satisfied, even if I’m not terribly scientific. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The five hundred or so people who had come out for the five-minute speech then left to go home, happy and satisfied. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z At the top of the stairs, Frederick Seward, satisfied at turning away an annoying pest, took his eyes off Powell and headed for his room. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Are you satisfied with the resolution of your mystery?” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I can tell from their look some outlaw love is about to be, or already has been, satisfied. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “The whole basis of your argument as I understand it, Mr. Yutar, is that you are satisfied that the accused are guilty.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “But what shall I do if she is not satisfied or grows harsh with me?” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z But there was that small part of me that was satisfied he’d spoken first. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Auri nodded, satisfied, and sat down, spreading out the small cloth and arranging her food with the same care as always. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z And this is said in disparagement, whereas it is one of the greatest talents the species has and one that has made it superior to animals that are satisfied with what they have. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z “Quite. As long as I'm satisfied,” said the other, wiping her nose with a large red and white bandanna handkerchief. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z I was both satisfied and disappointed with what I saw. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z They'd ask questions, and my detailed answers would leave them feeling shaken and oddly satisfied. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “You seem to take a great deal of comfort in your prayers, Esther, and always come down looking quiet and satisfied. I wish I could.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Hank has me try on different thicknesses of socks until he’s satisfied that my socket fits right. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “Nothing,” she finally said, when she was satisfied the coast was clear. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z After a few minutes of searching, she appears satisfied. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He grumbled as if not entirely satisfied with my explanation. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z When the little females were satisfied, Drum reached up to Chup. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He tosses his fork over his shoulder and literally licks his plate clean with his tongue making loud, satisfied sounds. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Mahmoud and his fellow sailors were forced to dive from the dinghy and wait underwater until the Germans were satisfied that the crew had all been shot or drowned. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z When he had satisfied the Soundkeeper, he nodded his farewell—for it would have been most impractical to say “Thank you” or “Good afternoon”—and raced out the door. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Could it be that Americans are a restless people, a mobile people, never satisfied with where they are as a matter of selection? Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z My father and I were studying Sanhedrin—slowly, patiently, intensively, not leaving a passage until my father was satisfied that, at least for the present, we understood it fully. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Moon Orchid meant that they should be satisfied with what they had already accomplished. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Most helmsmen would’ve been satisfied with a pilot’s wheel or a tiller. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z After being satisfied with the looks and sounds of the car, Papa then insisted on knowing who the original owner was. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z After Dora and I had sorted through our plunder, and counted and sampled and traded until we were satisfied, her mother drove me back to my house. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z You may feel perfectly satisfied with your pages as they stand, or our reservations may fill you with dismissive anger, or such despair you never want to look at the thing again. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Nhamo poked around the edge with a stick, but even after she had satisfied herself that no scorpions were lurking, she couldn’t bring herself to carve. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Washington was not satisfied with the result but decided to let the matter drop. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z I have never really been satisfied with the operation of my brain, and it might be fun to try running it myself, just once. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z His satisfied grin lengthened to a point where it might split his head in half as he peered through the viewfinder and pointed the camera at Sheed. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I realize I must be purple and swollen, too, for him to look so satisfied. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z “Be the new me, so that the old me can leave this world satisfied.” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I had not intended for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to triumph from my trick and be so satisfied with their stolen favors. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He wears the satisfied smile I wish I had on. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z All true, and yet none of those truths satisfied our need for The Truth. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He shouldered his pack, left the garden, and set off through the hot, silent streets, satisfied. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He was satisfied, and mother and sister, who had looked on in suspense, began to breathe easily and to smile. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z But Silas only shook his head, and would be drawn no further, and with that, for the time being, Bod had to be satisfied. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z There comes a time when those who have been in control too long become satisfied to rest on their oars and boast of their past achievements. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z The man with the gun doesn’t seem satisfied. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Grover was always satisfied; she was the one who, with time, wanted. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “Very well. I will wait,” the emperor said, and in a more satisfied tone: “What is another moon when I will have eternity anyway?” When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Dad had a satisfied grin on his face. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She tossed her head back with a satisfied smile. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z It had had its breakfast and was satisfied. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex knew exactly where he wanted to go, and where he’d be happy to go, and where he would be satisfied to go. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z They were satisfied to plant their dirty little lettuce plants in their front yards and let the rest of it sink into misery. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Hours later, after my leg got treated for the bite, after the police were satisfied, Uncle Myron drove me home. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Miss Williams looked satisfied in her mean, pinched way. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked around a bit, and then seemed satisfied. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Her friends, although one owes nothing to friends, must be satisfied that she searched thoroughly. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z In the first place, the idea wouldn’t work; in the second place, David would never be satisfied. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z And the row of cows looked very pleased, really, and satisfied just to see what she meant to do next. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z And evidently the regular officer was satisfied with these men. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Well, I thought, as long as he's satisfied . Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Indeed, she stretched happily and appeared quite satisfied to be sitting in that kitchen at that moment. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave a satisfied nod and pushed his bowl away. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Patting her back hair in a satisfied way, she said, “We don’t need to stay to the end.” A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z At Piccadilly Circus I discharged my cab, and walked westward; beyond the Junior Constitutional I came across the house described, and was satisfied that this was the next of the lairs arranged by Dracula. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z He was also very vain, and being the center of attention on such a grand scale certainly satisfied his huge ego. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z There were about twenty songs now, but she didn’t feel satisfied with them. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z In about an hour I had arranged the atoms in positions which satisfied both the X-ray data and the laws of stereochemistry. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Was love like a hunger, easily satisfied by feeding? Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Smith drilled them in the gate until he was satisfied that Seabiscuit had seen every trick War Admiral might pull. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “I walk funny,” I say, and she is satisfied with that. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z It was accounted great discourtesy to put any question to a guest before his wants had been satisfied. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z But this was not an answer that satisfied friends who warned him to stay out of China. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z He swept his hat off with a satisfied gesture. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z No circus had ever been held when all the fighting men survived—the crowd wouldn’t be satisfied without a few killings. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z They are at once satisfied and intrigued by his background, by his years at Yale and Columbia, his career as an architect, his Mediterranean looks. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Stanton, who has witnessed the execution with other officials, lets the bodies dangle for twenty minutes before pronouncing that he is satisfied the condemned are dead. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z “You said I should be satisfied with what I already had.” Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Even with his machines humming and advertisements for his products insinuating themselves into all aspects of American life, Duke wasn’t satisfied with his market share. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Our thirst satisfied, Otto and I lay back in the grass. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I was tired, sleepy; I did not want to look at the watch again, but I was satisfied that, on the whole, I had given him the correct time. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I wave a quick hello, then slip out again feeling very...I don’t know...satisfied? The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “Didn't matter. They match them pretty carefully. We've been very satisfied with ours.” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z That satisfied Dad until my test results arrived. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z When he was satisfied that the coast was clear he struggled painfully clear of the grisly carcass that had once been his mother. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z His expression cleared, now that he was satisfied that I was planning to answer. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z All I had thought about combat was that I would never die, that our side would win, and that we would all go home somehow satisfied. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Whatever the reason, he wasn’t satisfied until I had admitted that I’d never been to school. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z What disturbed him most was the satisfied look on Malfoy’s face as he had left the shop. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z That stopped him, but he still wasn’t satisfied. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Even after they had driven over the bumps and washed- out places on the sandy road, and made sure that these things had not happened, she would be satisfied for only two or three days. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He told Sullivan, in confidence, that he did not expect to remain satisfied doing just houses. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “It’s the ngozi who has to be satisfied. Life must be given for life.” A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Look, I understand that I don’t have as much as Bill Gates. Still, I’m very satisfied with what I have. I honestly don’t know what I would do with more money than that.” Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z “I’m satisfied. He was a short horse,” he said, using the horseman’s term for an animal who is not fully fit. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The brick oven had been heated for two nights in a row, and the whole family had gone without sugar since Sunday to make sure that the minister’s notorious sweet tooth would be satisfied. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z She wrote in a letter to Etty, “I am reading the Psalms and I cannot conceive how they have satisfied the devotional feelings of the world for such centuries.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z When she was satisfied with his skills, she’d sent him south, telling him that if he survived the journey, he might find a new home and regain his memory. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The finest mathematicians were entirely satisfied with Archimedes’ principle, which seemed to them both coherent and complete. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z When it was no longer satisfied with the reach it had from behind the zebra, the hyena climbed onto its haunches. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He did look at it, and into it for half an hour, was pleased with the situation and the principal rooms, satisfied with what the owner said in its praise, and took it immediately. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “Look like,” he said sullenly, “that won’t none of these young men be satisfied till they can go off and get themselves crippled or killed.” Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Red Rabbit immediately looked for some sugar in my pants pocket, but he had to be satisfied with my promise of some in the future. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z When he is satisfied, he places the deck on the billiard table. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z "A place of honor," Allard had declared, well satisfied with the chance to prove his valor. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z In each case he became satisfied and moved on to verify that another interatomic contact was reasonable. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Most were apparently satisfied with tying a black band around their arm, but others, and not just the ones that had hit the truck for supplies, were in head-to-toe black. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Besides this, one cannot honestly satisfy the nobles without harming others, but the common people can certainly be satisfied. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z It was a confident and satisfied group of friends who shook paws as the meeting ended. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He wasn’t satisfied at all, of course, but at least his baby sister was no longer dangling from a tower. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z She nodded thoughtfully, satisfied with that, and had a drink. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” Tommie said a little slyly, “I try to keep him satisfied with other things.” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z One could cite countless examples on this subject, but I shall be satisfied with only the one that occurred during the time of our fathers. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z "Killed three slaves before she was satisfied that the message had sunk in. Lucky I'd warned Izzi away from the boy. Lucky she listened." An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I crawled into bed with Little Arliss that night, feeling pretty satisfied with myself. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z All of my research on Muslim purchasing power indicated that if we created a product that appealed to and satisfied the needs of Muslim consumers, the company would be successful. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z At length, she sighed, and said, “I’d almost be satisfied for a while if I could get that awful Bloomberg off that couch with her. It isn’t even sanitary.” Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z The husband takes the number, but the wife is still not satisfied with the answer. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Mini nodded, apparently satisfied, then continued talking to the door. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z His hunger had grown so big it could never be satisfied. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Rumfoord questioned Billy gruffly, satisfied himself that Billy really had been in Dresden. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s just as well,” said the other, “because I don’t suppose I could have satisfied you.” 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z He was satisfied to have conducted himself, in the face of it, professionally; he had pursued his investigation as well as anyone could have. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z After Atak was satisfied with our manners, he took roll by asking us to stand and say our names. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z But none of the answers satisfied Hannah’s need for romance and a perfect story. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The sheriff, satisfied, squints at the blue sky. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z The Senses Taker sat back with a satisfied smile on his puffy little face as the demons came closer and closer, until less than a minute separated them from their helpless victims. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z I say that I’m sorry, and my mom looks satisfied. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z “Who would have thought,” she says, her voice tired, satisfied. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He looked very bashful, yet very satisfied, and he said, “Ah, yes, I am Akira also.” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Although Johnny might have been more cordially received by Merchant Lyte, he was satisfied enough with his welcome to build up air castles. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I wanted white people to know that I wasn’t satisfied with segregation. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z "The court orders the following to be sentenced," he says in a smug, satisfied voice. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z As I left the shop I was careful to keep my expression neutral, but inside I was wearing a wide, satisfied smile. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “The worms never get satisfied, regardless of how much food you give them,” she said when Romanians complained about the food shortages brought on by her husband’s mismanagement. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z “There,” said Valley, a satisfied smile on her face. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z She was satisfied that although she would miss me, I would have a more advantageous upbringing in the regent’s care than in her own. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Nancy sucked in a third of her can, gulping loudly, and released a noisy satisfied sigh. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I smiled real big and did the best I could to keep them at bay, but Stick grunted only the minimum response, just enough interaction to keep Father satisfied. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “Now Papa can sleep,” I said, deeply satisfied. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, she was satisfied and gave a last deliciously full click that had the sound of finality about it. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z But his inauguration speech had to be special, and Garfield wasn't satisfied with his first draft. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Alex couldn’t remember the last time the priest had looked so satisfied. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z They offered something Nicole actually wanted — scholarship money — and it satisfied her mother’s craving for the spotlight. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z The man in the gray suit fiddled with the valve knobs, checked his gauges and, when he seemed satisfied with their current position and direction, left his post to take a seat next to Zane. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Being satisfied with the response, the passerby thanked him profusely and went onwards, toward the tea-room he sought; and I took the slave by the arm and helped him limp to the physicians’ tent. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z When they were both perfectly satisfied, Bolverkr began to weep in the darkness. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z And by the time her hunger was satisfied she had eaten up several regiments. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z When she is satisfied it is clean, the nurse wraps the ankle up again with clean white bandages. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Lice had seemed perfectly satisfied with the idea of taking Dad’s boat and selling it. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Lydia looked satisfied, as though he had passed a test of some kind. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He rustled about for a few minutes and then, satisfied that I was awake, began to speak. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z If I could save at least one little girl from my ex-baby-sitter, I would be satisfied. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z He felt himself toughened, like meat hung to cure, and though he hadn’t seen his reflection for weeks, he had no doubt that Master Hyrrokkin would be satisfied. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The fear is that we grow so accustomed to frequent bursts of stimulation, we have trouble feeling satisfied in their absence. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z He, too, was satisfied; the woven straw had sustained no damage. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z They seemed satisfied with that answer, though Officer Reardon kept his eyes on her for a beat too long. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Reverend Buckminster glared once at his son as they followed the frock coats and a satisfied Mrs. Cobb back into town. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z General Peckem drifted toward the window, laughing quietly again, and settled back against the sill with his arms folded, greatly satisfied by his own wit and by his knowledgeable, blase impudence. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Our department’s quite satisfied — the hitch with the Goblet of Fire” — he glanced at Harry — “was a little unfortunate, of course, but it seems to have gone very smoothly since, don’t you think?” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Thus he stood forever, his undying throat always a thirst, his hunger in the midst of plenty never satisfied. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Smiling, he inspected his fingernails like a satisfied cat examining its claws. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Hiroshi blinks at the painting on the wall like he's not entirely satisfied with it. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Horace seemed satisfied with this, and his hands stayed planted at his sides. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The Scalp Ceremony lay to rest the Japanese souls in the green humid jungles, and it satisfied the female giant who fed on the dreams of warriors. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Third week, I am satisfied and settle in my ways. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Of one thing I am now satisfied: that all the boxes which arrived at Whitby from Varna in the Demeter were safely deposited in the old chapel at Carfax. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “Plenty to keep the inner creature satisfied. Scorching June weather, and a top-hole billet for snoozin’, what, what?” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I’m not concentrating on anything in particular, just reading a lot of fiction now—Dostoevski, Flaubert, Dickens, Hemingway, Faulkner—everything I can get my hands on—feeding a hunger that can’t be satisfied. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z We’d scurry around the porch going through our duties, until at last Dad was satisfied his new crew was ready for the high seas. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z They were satisfied with themselves and with life. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z He mumbled a satisfied grunt, his paws twitching. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Stella tried not to show how satisfied she felt. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Now audiences, even in rural areas, are no longer as satisfied with local entertainers and demand world-class talent. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z After that—and this may sound weird—I felt satisfied. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Elizabeth packed the red collar and seemed satisfied—too easily, he suspected, dreading her disillusionment. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z There was no one at home to explain the fearsome racket, but she satisfied herself that the iron cook stove had not blown up, and returned to her sweltering bedroom to continue reading and copying. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Either his explanation satisfied his mother or she was too tired to quarrel. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He glanced up at Dumbledore and saw that he was wearing a satisfied expression. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “I came here...I came here to see if you were alive, like I thought you were. Well, my curiosity’s kinda satisfied on that point.” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Am I to take it that you are attacking even without the full moon now? This is most unusual... You have developed a taste for human flesh that cannot be satisfied once a month?” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Despite besting twenty-three of the world’s most eminent chess players, though, he remained relatively unimpressed with his performance: “I am satisfied with the result, but not with my play.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “My dear Isabella,”—exclaimed he hastily—“pray do not concern yourself about my looks. Be satisfied with doctoring and coddling yourself and the children, and let me look as I chuse.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z “Do I! Matthias wouldn’t be satisfied until that fish was landed on the bank. I was all for giving up, but not him.” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Not long before his departure, the doctor came and placed his familiar small dry hand on Briony’s forehead, fingered her pulse and was satisfied. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Father laid his knife and fork crossways on his plate and took a breath, satisfied he’d gained the upper hand. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z And he wondered at the love of old age, which is so fond and so easily satisfied. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z He backed away, but Bristle was not satisfied. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z They had all reached their gleaning quota by the end of that awful evening, and Goddard still didn’t seem to have satisfied his bloodlust. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “Not satisfied with one,” the other rejoined in an offended voice, “but must try and make capital out of charity.” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z We used the proceeds to pay admission to the King’s cinema, on First Avenue, where our appetite for bloody murder movies would be satisfied by a Western or gladiator or secret agent movie. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Just outside of it, there are two people who are completely at ease and satisfied with where they are. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The lady with the spiritual bent blew a pitchpipe and the choir members began singing lustily, “Oh, Jesus, walk by my side, / Then I always, always be satisfied.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally satisfied with her appearance, she turned to leave the room, then paused and asked, “Do you want me to help you?” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She was then interrupted by Harriet’s coming in; and if Harriet’s praise could have satisfied her, she might soon have been comforted. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z “This won’t take much of your time. I promise. But if we work together, I feel confident, we will both be quite satisfied with the end result.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Wes, finally satisfied, moved from his mother’s bed so he could put the last of his toys in his backpack. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z So I guess they weren’t totally satisfied with their outfits. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z There was a satisfied smirk on her face. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z She wasn’t satisfied with the play she saw the following Saturday, either. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I did not hope to kill more than five of them because I had only that many arrows, but if the leader was one of the five I would be satisfied. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Drummer seemed satisfied and consented to go out with the ladylike driver on the seat. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z When he was satisfied, Duchess and Lady tried the strange food again. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z When she was satisfied, she stood there staring at the pile she’d made, her lips drawn back in such distaste that Shukumar had thought she would spit. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Nor was he satisfied when his coin was refunded, but insisted on checking out immediately. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z For the present he was satisfied with this feeling of immense happiness. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Pet hissed in a long, satisfied breath, but Jam didn’t want to talk about the next step of the hunt. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “It was a little trickier than I expected. But I hope he will be satisfied. You sound confident that your reception will be good?” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Cleopatra could not help but be pleased, but she was not satisfied. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z And most whites believed that blacks were just as satisfied with the arrangement as they were. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z MOTHER: Look at what you started, Anita, I hope you’re satisfied, such nice people, after all they have done for us. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z When the others had satisfied their hunger he led the attack. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z When he seemed satisfied that they weren’t coming back, Gray stood at attention, saluted smartly in Frank’s direction, and sank into the forest floor. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z My hunger, sharp before, was, if not satisfied, appeased by this hermit’s meal. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z BigYou gave a satisfied burp, and the animals scampered back to their homes. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Not fully satisfied, the boy went to his mother. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z I pulled the anchor and we drifted across the marina's basin in the rain until Hamilton was satisfied that no one was following. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z She nods but doesn’t remove her hand until she’s satisfied that I’m not feverish. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z This formed the upright part of the letter T. Charlotte was not satisfied, however. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z “I’m sure you’d be satisfied with only my heartfelt thanks”—El Patron chuckled as the doctors tried to hide their disappointment—“but you’ll be even more satisfied with these one-million-dollar checks.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But the pilot wasn’t satisfied; the wind was swept into eddies and cross-gusts by the edges of the mountain. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She had satisfied them for now, but ghosts always returned until their wrongs had been righted. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I had to cross my heart and hope to die several times before she was satisfied. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He became a Thursday man and Thursday men are satisfied. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I nodded, hoping he would be satisfied and let the subject drop. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Miyax went back to her pot and stuffed on the cold raw moss until her stomach felt full if not satisfied. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z For the moment, Cleopatra had to be satisfied. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z I could only hope that James would be satisfied with winning the game, that beating Edward would be enough. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Miig sat, satisfied that we were all at attention, that we were listening with every cell. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Claudia looked as satisfied as the bronze statue of the Egyptian cat she was standing near. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I conclude it wasn’t a question because Mitch appears satisfied and moves on. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z He looked at me closely, and when he was satisfied that I wasn’t joking he swung on his hips and pointed across a small stretch of open water, and he didn’t bother to speak. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z But at the same time, I cannot escape the feeling that Mr Farraday is not satisfied with my responses to his various banterings. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Not that I had much to give but, after some last-minute quilting, I was satisfied. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Very well, you can have it,” said Jo, handing back the story with a satisfied air, for after the dollar-a-column work, even twenty-five seemed good pay. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I wonder if the Great Powhatan will be satisfied with the switch. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z When he had satisfied them he paused and looked round. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z He nods in accordance, clearly satisfied to hear me say he’s better than me at something. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z For some reason, we were satisfied this would keep any immediate danger at bay. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The kid folded his arms, looking very satisfied. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Gwydion was satisfied with their progress, though he warned them the most difficult and dangerous portion of their journey was to come. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I could see his eyes appraising Jacob, and looking satisfied at his obvious youth. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z When she was satisfied that all was well, she sat on the second step and reached under the third, searching deeper and deeper until her fingers found what she was searching for. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Sure enough, the people who had thought the most before buying were the most satisfied, and those who had made impulse purchases more often regretted their decision. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z “I was better than that McLaggen anyway,” said Ron in a highly satisfied voice. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He turned the rack this way and that until he was satisfied with the angle of the bright light it cast. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He wasn’t satisfied until my head lay on his shoulder, with his on top of mine. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z With a satisfied smile, Capricorn put his hands in his pants pockets. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z For one moment, he watched, satisfied, as the glider tugged at the string in his hand and the poem fluttered. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z With a satisfied smile, I gave it to her. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Fig returned to grooming with a satisfied calm. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Kaz hated a puzzle he couldn’t solve, and he and Inej had concocted a hundred theories to account for the murder—none of which satisfied. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z All of that took me just under an hour, and when I was satisfied that I had done the best I could, I stopped talking. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Emma listened, and then coolly said, “I shall not be satisfied, unless he comes.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z After Easter I went to confession every Saturday and on Sunday morning I took communion, but I was not satisfied. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z How many long years he had spent without any lofty goal, without any thirst, without any exaltation, Content with small pleasures and yet never really satisfied! Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z Substitute 3 for x in the above equation and you will quickly see that the equation is satisfied; 3 is a solution for the equation 4x – 12 = 0. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Artemis could not hold back a satisfied smile. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I was feeling very satisfied with the way I had explained the passage and answered his questions. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z But he had a satisfied smile as he stepped carefully through the soggy grass. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Only in front of the cage containing his prisoners did he slow his pace to examine each of the three with a small, satisfied glance. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z All this was fed to the beast, and it was satisfied. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I patted myself, satisfied that they were flat enough that my uncle would not notice them. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Not everyone was satisfied with the results, however. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z The crowd, which had gone noisily wild during the butchery, were now sinking back, satisfied, with smiling faces, exchanging remarks with their neighbors. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z She inspected it, satisfied herself there was nothing strange about the quarter. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Ged looked at it, but she gestured that he take it, and was not satisfied until he took it; then she nodded and smiled again; she had made him a present. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z And then a second time before the hairy outlaw was satisfied. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z At the door she listened for what might be going on downstairs and then, apparently satisfied that all was quiet, turned to me. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z When he was satisfied he stepped out into the morning’s dark, his head churning with unpleasant possibilities, and he returned to the graveyard, to the chapel spire where he slept and waited out the days. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z She told me that I’d never be satisfied anywhere but New York. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, with a satisfied expression on his face, he climbed up to the chair that had replaced the altar. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Claire handed it to him; he hugged it with a satisfied sigh and began to chew on one of its small ears. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “I am satisfied. I’ve done what I undertook, and it’s not my fault that it failed. I comfort myself with that,” said Amy with a little quiver in her voice. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z That afternoon in Mr. Quisling’s class, James gave a satisfied smile when Maddie’s name was crossed off the board. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Zau ceased his work on the wing tip, examined it intently, and seemed satisfied at last. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z I don’t know how the matter was settled in a way that satisfied my father’s proud independence, but by the time they returned it was settled. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The stirring, sieving, settling, and bailing were repeated any number of times, until Min was satisfied with the residue. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z At any rate, Luke was amused, his aunt grateful, and Dr. Montague more than satisfied. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z He had gone for his checkup, and Dr. Grossman had been satisfied with his health, though he had suggested that he get more rest. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Now that my stomach was satisfied, I felt a little better. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z It would have been enough for him to follow in the footsteps of his father, and he would have satisfied the soldiers and the people. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z He found that he was often angry, now: irrationally angry at his groupmates, that they were satisfied with their lives which had none of the vibrance his own was taking on. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Apparently satisfied no one else was there, they scrutinized Jonathan. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z “I am perfectly satisfied,” replied Emma, with the brightest smiles, “and most sincerely wish them happy.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Slowly he feasted off them to the last shred, and then, satisfied, stretched himself out across the cavern and slept. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She watched him steadily out the window, smiling her peculiar downturned smile, and made satisfied clicks with her tongue against her teeth. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I saw her eyes flicker to me and then away, satisfied by my obvious ordinariness, and by the cautious, no-contact space Edward kept between us. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The noise and press of bodies and damp tobacco air satisfied a homesick yearning for a Saturday night pub. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Ten stewards and one giant made short work of the drifts, but even when the doors were clear again, Jon was not satisfied. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He smiled, satisfied, and sat on the edge of her bed. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “There, papa!—Now you must be satisfied—Our own dear Mrs. Weston, who is carefulness itself. Do not you remember what Mr. Perry said, so many years ago, when I had the measles? ‘ Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z The judge nodded his head in a satisfied manner. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z As long as I’m healthy and happy and don’t talk back too much, they’re satisfied. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z It did no good being nice to that ungrateful child, never satisfied, always whining about something or other. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z It was never satisfied, and gathering food for it took time and got it hungrier. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z A kind of still and violent fecundity that satisfied even bread-hunger like. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Louis said half derisively and half with admiration, “He’s always thinking about how to change things. He’s never satisfied with the way they are.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z It nonetheless satisfied everybody, except the few of us who knew his recent papers backward and forward. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “Thanks, Hyacinth,” Oliver said with a satisfied grin. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She hoped that when the time came to don the Robe, the Singer would be satisfied as well. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It satisfied his profound need for attention and gave him a sense of power over the detective. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Crackers and roasted chestnuts in bed at night satisfied only a small corner of her hunger. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z My guest was satisfied, and he warmed his hands against the plastic cup. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z After a bit, Frolic returned, looking satisfied, and with a bit of feather stuck to his whiskers. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z “Isn’t that wild? It’s better than all of that tacky crepe paper. I did buy some crepe paper, but nothing that I could do with it satisfied me.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The builder watched his horse head toward him, and he felt satisfied. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I am not entirely satisfied with this clothing. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Afterward, Jesse leaned back in their only armchair, stuffed and satisfied, in a rare moment away from the TV or computer screen. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He had seen Alba mature practically overnight, leaving behind the vague shape of adolescence to assume the body of a satisfied and gentle woman. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Well satisfied, she went to the stream to gather a few blackjack leaves for relish. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z When they were satisfied, they went as far down as the black pickup truck. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z When he’s satisfied, he holds out an umbrella for me as I hurry to the entrance. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The chalk was still in her hands and she did not feel really satisfied. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Poseidon felt satisfied and went off contentedly to plan some other storm somewhere, and Athena, left free to act, calmed the waves. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “The king shortens no man’s shadow, though he may try,” Estraven remarked, and the cook looked satisfied. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z The world can’t be satisfied, but that need to fix it all can. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z And they looked and laughed, and suddenly seeing their satisfied faces and understanding, I gave a Bledsoe laugh, startling them. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z But he doesn’t say anything else, apparently satisfied with my response. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “No, I fancy not,” replied Mrs. Elton, with a most satisfied smile. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z And all the time his heart was like to burst because he could not be satisfied of this girl. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z When she was satisfied that they weren’t being followed, Petra stopped. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z With the arrival in Garden City of this trio, Dewey was satisfied that “a strong team” had been assembled. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z He felt a terrible desire boiling up within him, a fire impossible to quench, a thirst for Clara that would never, even on the longest and most passionate nights, be satisfied. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He was a fair artist and had felt modestly satisfied with the result until Kate glanced at it after class. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z This paid the taxes and satisfied the owner. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z If it hadn’t been for King, the city contended, blacks would be satisfied with things as they had always been. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Then he was gone, and Fenoglio leaned against the closed door with a satisfied smile. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z My mom seemed satisfied with that answer, and I was, too. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z She made me practice many times before she was satisfied. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He seemed satisfied with my decision to stay with the Who. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z But Hitler was not satisfied with this latest conquest. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z “So big deal, it was a dumb photo. Do you think people were upset by that email? The people I heard from felt satisfied.” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Emma was soon perfectly satisfied of Mr. Martin’s being no otherwise remembered, than as he furnished a contrast with Mr. Elton, of the utmost advantage to the latter. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z “Since I had my little piano, I am perfectly satisfied. I only wish we may all keep well and be together, nothing else.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z They left the room, both smirking in a satisfied sort of way. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z And Auntie Lindo looked satisfied and sad at the same time, as if this were true and I had finally realized it. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z History did not demand Yossarian’s premature demise, justice could be satisfied without it, progress did not hinge upon it, victory did not depend on it. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Her passion for tidiness was also satisfied, for an unruly world could be made just so. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She told God she would be satisfied even if she only saw and hugged her mother once more. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry, Michael. That’s a drag,” I say, but he doesn’t seem satisfied. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Carelessly, she let her shaba fall, satisfied to hear it clink loudly against the temple’s polished stone floor with each bounce. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Seemingly satisfied that they were in the clear, he gave Mark a stiff nod and slipped into the hallway once again. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But the tower caved into rubble long before the feeling was satisfied. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “Well, that was very natural,” said the coroner, “and I hope you were satisfied.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The man kind of resembles Dad, except he wears a smugly satisfied expression that I can’t imagine on Dad’s face. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z By the little wrinkles that bunched up on her forehead, I could tell that Mama wasn’t satisfied. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Buddy asked with a satisfied expression as we walked across the green quadrangle to his room. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z One by one the gods left that place, with grimly satisfied looks on their faces. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The man at the counter sat back, satisfied. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as he was satisfied that all was well, he laid back his ears and set to work on the grass. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It ticked in a satisfied and self-important way, as if it had managed to solve some difficult problem. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z That said and duly recorded on one portion of his soul, Jefferson concurred that a diplomatic leak of that message satisfied his conscience. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z When he was satisfied with his inspection of her, he moved on to the next woman. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I was tempted to say, Well, I hope you’re satisfied, because they hate you for what you did, but I didn’t have the heart. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z “Now I shall not be satisfied until I hear what you have to say. Do you speak Latin, too, like your littermates here?” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z The dog took a long, satisfied puff and said, “Best of luck to you, peculiar children.” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Isobel seems satisfied with the response, lifting a pile of fallen books from the floor and stacking them on the desk. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Coach Whit nodded, poked her bottom lip out, not in the sad way, but in the surprised and satisfied way. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z She thought then that love on one side was defeating love on the other, because it was characteristic of men to deny hunger once their appetites were satisfied. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z I spoke little, not because I found silence to be a superior virtue, but because I satisfied my curiosity by listening, observing, and reading. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z His mother was satisfied with the arrangement, and in a sense, she confessed to Eliot as they drove home, she was relieved. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Four looks at Eric for a few seconds before saying, “Tell him that I am satisfied with the position I currently hold.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I wrote the three pages Mr. Keesing had assigned me and was satisfied. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Neither Francis nor Griffith was long satisfied that evening by restatements of well-worn hypotheses. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Lice had seemed perfectly satisfied with the idea of taking Dad’s boat and selling it. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z When his mother glanced in once or twice, early on, to see that all was well, she was satisfied with her son. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z “I am satisfied that Lucy’s body is not in that coffin; but that only proves one thing.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z When they were satisfied that all of the building’s inside surfaces had been scoured, they moved on to the final stage, the gas. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They seemed satisfied by that, but their perception stuck in my mind. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z So why is it on Thursday that the men look satisfied? Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a very towering sort of tower and had all manner of nooks and crannies inside it where the pigeons could roost, and they were very satisfied with themselves. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Afterwards we had siesta, and his other hunger had to be satisfied, too. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When she felt a little cleaner and her thirst was satisfied, she looked up the slope again, to see that Will was awake. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Learn to be satisfied with what you have. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Knowing that his handiwork found good homes satisfied Antain to the core. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z She tried to feel satisfied with that idea, but it made her sad. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She did not always feel so absolutely satisfied with herself, so entirely convinced that her opinions were right and her adversary’s wrong, as Mr. Knightley. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Some bodies with calm faces and satisfied hands. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z When the officer was satisfied, he offered me a ride home in the cruiser. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z As he received the reassurance of something purposeful being done he began to look satisfied, and his only clean digit, a pink thumb, slid into his mouth. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z For now, I walk across the lawn and say, “Bye, Tommy, thanks for coming out,” and I’m satisfied with just one thing. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Burnham closed, “We are all well and satisfied with the amount and variety of work our good fortune has given us to do.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Can he call that a life and be satisfied? Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Heqet must have been satisfied with the effect he had created, for his eyes glistened. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z This demand was satisfied by another catalytic event: the rollout of Windows 95, which shipped fifteen days after Netscape took its stock public. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z All of us here will lick you into shape, says Aunt Lydia, with satisfied good cheer. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z When she's satisfied that there's no other litter to collect, she walks over to the garbage can just a few feet away from me. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Disappointed with Ds, pleasantly satisfied with Cs, and celebratory about a B, I allowed my standards at school to become pathetic. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z “This account then is what he has received from Mr. Darcy. I am satisfied. But what does he say of the living?” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Seems to me that if they had been satisfied, they could have left happy. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I cut her off gruffly, satisfied by the stiffening of her body, the ice in her eyes. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Proud of his new skill, he found that shaping cedar resonated with him in an elusive but elemental way—it satisfied him down in his core, and gave him peace. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He would motion for Carole to say the same words over the phone, and she did, and he was satisfied. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z I cover my mouth and stare at the satisfied face of my father's sister. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The laughter died away, when a well-known and abhorred voice, apparently close to my ear, addressed me in an audible whisper, “I am satisfied, miserable wretch! You have determined to live, and I am satisfied.” Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z It wasn’t much, but it satisfied the edges of her hunger. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z They nodded at him, and when Ku’oosh was satisfied with the fire he joined them. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z “That would be very kind,” said Sir Charles, and sat again, with the air of a satisfied cat. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He makes sketches on scrap paper until I’m satisfied they’re right, then I let him draw them in the book. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z A rare wild rhinoceros on the brink of extinction is probably more satisfied than a calf who spends its short life inside a tiny box, fattened to produce juicy steaks. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked satisfied, as if she had been waiting all winter for him to say something like that. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z They were not in the least satisfied by his explanation that he had crawled away quickly under the tables after he had fallen. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He hesitates for a moment, runs his hand over his face, then says, “Of course, m’hija ” Grinning, I pick out the biggest eggs, satisfied that being vmsima has its rewards. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He was satisfied with my father’s progress, he kept telling me. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z It was not really enough for lunch, none of them was satisfied, but Dicey pushed them on, to get out of the city. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z In this way they would know where the milk came from and their curiosity would be satisfied. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z “This is not to be borne. Miss Bennet, I insist on being satisfied. Has he, has my nephew, made you an offer of marriage?” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Oppie’s startled host replied that Ernest “had always seemed to my observation to be a very picture of the extrovert, the satisfied man, the man of bounce and buoyancy.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z She limbered up her fingers, glanced at the clock, was satisfied she had taken enough minutes, started the metronome, took her seat and the lesson began. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Are you satisfied now, friend John?” he asked. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z She appeared pretty satisfied at the way things had turned out. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Don always wanted to play draughts, and did not seem satisfied until I responded. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m satisfied with my own research on the subject. I’m not in the mood to learn anything new.” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The laughter sounded like the bleating of lost little lambs but Carney seemed satisfied. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood in the middle and nodded, satisfied. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z And indeed with that last stroke the malice of the mountain seemed to be expended, as if Caradhras was satisfied that the invaders had been beaten off and would not dare to return. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “I always wanted to do something with my life. I feel satisfied.” Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He had adored her, she told Elizabeth, and satisfied her every whim, but he had tended to irresponsibility. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z He must have been satisfied; he allowed us twenty minutes to eat our lunch. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Mark took one last look at the wheel handle, satisfied that it was okay for the moment, then made his way to the Berg to join Alec. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Captain Smith seems satisfied with what I have learned about cooperation, and he unclamps my chains. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z But we noted down what other foreign steamers would leave London with the same tide, and we satisfied ourselves that we knew the build and colour of each. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z I give myself exactly two seconds to feel satisfied. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The first day of my trip is now completed, and all in all, I must say I am quite satisfied. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z They flew for a few minutes, and when Alec seemed satisfied, he landed the Berg in a cul-de-sac surrounded by empty lots, part of some developmental expansion that had never happened. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “There,” said the old man, sitting back on his heels with a satisfied smile. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Back in the box, White told Burkhart, “We’re not satisfied with the answers you gave us last night. We believe there’s a good deal you didn’t tell us.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z We sat in silence, except for the sound of Sabrina’s satisfied hums as she sucked on her bottle. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z "A gold sack or two would have satisfied me and Cutwater," snarled the hairy outlaw. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z It had taken hours and hours of precious time, but I was satisfied I had the correct text, the only text that really made sense. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He leaned back into his seat with a satisfied expression. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And then he lay in his bed warm and satisfied while in the kitchen the woman fed the fire and boiled the water. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z And all the old fever and pain burned in him and he was still never satisfied of his love. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z My little servant, after helping me to clean my house, was gone, well satisfied with the fee of a penny for her aid. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The old one opened his mind, but it was the new one that climbed inside, turned several circles, and settled in with a grunt—like a satisfied dragon in a cozy new lair. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The majority of my children are more satisfied with a hug than they are with a buck. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z That was all very well, Grandmother said, but everyone knew the wife’s spirit wouldn’t be satisfied. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he storms away, very satisfied with himself. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z This day Tree-ear was able to watch the clay rise and fall four times before Min was satisfied. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Can it be that his instinct is satisfied as to the vampire’s ultimate triumph? Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Fig rubbed up against my leg, his white-tipped tail waving in a satisfied “Hip Hop Hooray” motion. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “But I had to be satisfied with . . . that filthy, slavering rat Maria called a dog. I keep a small amount of laudanum for my nerves.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z If we hope to end this system of control, we cannot be satisfied with a handful of reforms. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Well, call me if yore appetites ain’t satisfied,” she added, walking away. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z In the afternoon I improved to eighty-five out of a hundred, but Mr. Stokely still wasn’t satisfied. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z A satisfied smile spread over my mother’s face. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z When he had satisfied himself on these points of which he had spoken, and I had verified all as well as I could by the books available, he suddenly stood up and said:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z She said, “Oh, no! Not that again. I thought you’d be satisfied with the traps. No, Billy, I don’t want to hear any more about hounds.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Scipio held a note in front of his flashlight, counted the wad, and then he gave Mosca a satisfied nod. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Claire looks satisfied at that, and she and Molly high- five each other. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z "Hitler is satisfied, just as he said he would be, now that he has Poland." The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Of Loki’s legions, only Loki himself will still be standing, bloodied and wild-eyed, with a satisfied smile on his scarred lips. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The keeper would not enter on what he called “business” until the supper was over, and we were all satisfied. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z I was growing tired of spending time and money trying to cobble together a wardrobe that satisfied my aesthetic and my religious beliefs. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “Well, I’m not satisfied at all ” Mr. Poe said. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Much to Lyddie’s distress, it took all the money she had left, including the coachman’s dollar, to dress her in a manner that satisfied Amelia and Prudence. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She clicked a few satisfied click-click-clacks, then wrapped herself around his neck, settling into a quiet snore. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z At other times, it told the boy that it was satisfied: it had found love and riches. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z "Look, I'm sorry," I said, feeling somewhere between embarrassed and satisfied. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Percy nodded, though he didn’t seem satisfied with that answer. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z So did the suspicion that he would not be satisfied with such a small amount of treasure. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Even with a dozen, he wasn’t fully satisfied. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z For it is said that humans are never satisfied, that you give them one thing and they want something more. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Rav Gershenson stroked his pointed beard with his right hand, then asked me for the third time if I was satisfied with what the commentary said. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Finally, the fat kapo seemed satisfied with his group and the counting stopped. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z “I—I don’t know. I wasn’t satisfied, for some reason. It seemed to me that there was something I should have done, or said. But I kept saying to myself, ‘She’s asleep; that’s all.’ Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Word was around that I had left town, and the narcotics squad was satisfied with that. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Ritchie fingered the end of the scarf and gave a satisfied nod and a grunt. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It was six o’clock—the church clock was just beginning to strike—when Fenoglio suddenly put down his pen and looked over what he had written with a satisfied expression. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z To be able to be Leslie’s one whole friend in the world as she was his—he couldn’t help being satisfied about that. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z “You owe me no apologies; and every body to whom you might be supposed to owe them, is so perfectly satisfied, so delighted even—” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Sister Bernadette warns him if he doesn’t mind his language they’ll put him in a ward alone and he says, Heavenly God, and that isn’t as bad as Jesus Christ so she’s satisfied. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z "I told you not to worry," Hamilton said, satisfied with himself as he caressed his beard. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z The rats were satisfied that both foxes were dead, and if they were not, well, who was going to climb down through all of those stinging nettles into the slippery ooze to find out? Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z When he was satisfied, he instructed his men. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z This explanation satisfied Francie because she had never been able to tell her left hand from her right. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She pushed her nose up with one finger, creased her mouth into a huge, satisfied smile, squinted her eyes, puffed out her cheeks. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z I did what he said, but he wasn’t satisfied. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Yishan grunted in agreement, his mouth too full to reply, and for a moment all was quiet except for their satisfied munching. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The constable knew Mr. Armin, and when he was satisfied that the duel had arisen over stolen property, he let us go free. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z If he made it in before midnight, she might be satisfied with slapping him across the face a few times with her lashing words. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The album was flipped through and, finally, the customer was satisfied and seated, frayed plastic hoisted around her neck, her chair height adjusted, and Mariama all the time smiling a smile full of things restrained. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The ferocity of such a spectacle left that population satisfied and stupefied at the same time. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Having satisfied his palate, he cleaned his palette, and retired to his pallet. pore over/pour over. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z When I met Golomb, he took out a thick three-ring binder filled with the mountain of letters he had received over the years from satisfied customers. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z “It has been a terrible carnage, we know. We saw it from the window. But surely it is better that your aunt should be safe, and all the forms of justice satisfied.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder. I’m very satisfied. Your father is a good provider and he is kind to me.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z It will only be satisfied by smacking his ear hard with the flat of my hand. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Otherwise the German shepherd girl probably wasn’t too satisfied. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He inquired after my health, and being told that I mended, he was satisfied. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Uncle sat back, satisfied, as I admired the shiny black leather. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Krajewska looks satisfied and a little confused and relieved that people are gathering up their drinks and their music. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “Oh, Mother, if I’m ever half as good as you, I shall be satisfied,” cried Jo, much touched. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m finished,” she called out when she was satisfied with the painting. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z The prince will protect himself against this danger by avoiding being either hated or despised and by keeping the people satisfied with him. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z I pretended to grab at them and they ran off, screaming, which satisfied me. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z It satisfied him to see the Spirit Bear’s blood on the blade tip. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He stood there, hands on hips, glaring at me, and not at all satisfied with this ultimatum. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Not much longer and Victor would have started to purr like a satisfied tomcat. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Rose seemed satisfied, but I noticed she scribbled almost a whole page in her notebook. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z When I am satisfied that my finger is wet enough, I take it out of my mouth and slowly roll it around on top of the sugar. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He felt satisfied; he could tell by the way she looked that if he pushed her hard enough she would come in with him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z They had to leave a little money for mourning clothes to keep the people satisfied. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z "He should have been satisfied with Poland, the way he said he would. But no, instead he expands the war and goes into France." The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z In this fashion, trading the wheel, they weave along Central Avenue and The Strand, circling the island three times, until Zizmo is satisfied. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Grandmother said that if a lion or a leopard tasted someone’s tears, it would never be satisfied until it got the whole person. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z But otherwise I believe they were satisfied with their lot. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” she says with a satisfied smile. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z So you eat more and eat more quickly, bite after bite, until you feel not satisfied, exactly, but simply, regrettably, full. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z They left, satisfied that they had gotten the most crucial thing, the driver’s license. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I had eaten two meals on the plane—a sort-of dinner and a sort-of breakfast—and though neither of them left me that satisfied, I did not want Subway. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I just walk to where Taryn is sitting, a small, satisfied smile on my face. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “We must invite her to dinner whenever the circus is in town, so we might get to know her better,” Chandresh says pointedly, emphasizing the statement with a satisfied grin. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “I met His Royal Highness, of course. He is such a handsome man, and so kind as well. Mother thinks he was quite taken with me,” she said with a satisfied smile. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z "My work at the top of the intelligence service satisfied me," he said. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Then he just looks, satisfied, at all of us. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z She was exhilarated by the rave reviews, but always the self-critical artist, she wasn’t satisfied. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z Drum took that bite and the next until he was satisfied. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He calls me an avalanche, a waterfall, when he is satisfied. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Had someone else been responsible for what I had done, I suppose my blaming them would have satisfied me. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z There was more than enough to fill each person, and they were all satisfied. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Once she had satisfied these conditions, though, he was willing to let her watch. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman called a mechanic, and once Gramps was satisfied that the mechanic was an honest man who might actually be able to repair her car, we started on our trip again. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z I think it’s beautiful, but Mrs. Murphy isn’t satisfied. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Smith was satisfied that the horse understood the task before him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z While the regent seemed satisfied with me, he was vexed with Justice, who he said must return to Mqhekezweni. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When he was satisfied that we were warmed up enough, Coach took me over to the table to see if pools had been posted. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “Air you satisfied the gal aint took any hurt, you, there?” The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z “A good likeness,” says Mr. James Ito in a satisfied way. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z A slow, satisfied smile melts across my face. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z We said our farewells to the family in the courtroom and went back to the hotel, feeling exhausted but satisfied. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Where Wang Lung had been busy with his love, then, he was now satisfied of it and was busied with many things. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z It was a long, roundabout looping journey, but at the end of it Coraline was satisfied that she had not been followed. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z Carlyle wrings out his mop and looks around, satisfied with the cleanliness of the deck. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z But then the color drained from Mr. Curtain’s face, his frown changed into a satisfied expression...and he even smiled. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “However, since they will be yours, you will feel a little more satisfied with them.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z He turned to me, a satisfied look on his face. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z |
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