| 单词 | scan |
| 例句 | She scanned the trees for a few breaths, then turned back to Mikhail. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She lay there for a minute, trying to catch her breath, and then she sat up and scanned the water. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Hazel scanned the path in front of them. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Withdraw and wait for full daylight no doubt, and fly high enough to scan the edge of the forest over a wide area, so he could see when Lee and Grumman broke cover. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Vern looked at the boot again and then he scanned our faces. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Humble scans the room for people to talk about. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z I scan the article hungrily, hoping it can help me learn Spanish. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Lucky Girl nodded, but still she scanned the ships as if hoping one of them would magically turn into something else. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I call to her, frantically scanning the bank for a way to get down. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Intimations of mortality brought on by aging family members, that’s what Milton felt, seeing his father sunk in desk light, jutting out a moist underlip, scanning a dead language. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Mary Anne kicked him with her bare foot and shot him the finger, making sure that the sign was too low to be intercepted by her father’s omniscient eyes scanning the rearview mirror. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I scanned his face longingly but could not understand his meaning. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z They best be gettin’ back up here 'fore dark,” she said, scanning the sky, worry crossing her face. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z As the waitress departs, Celia casts a long look around the room, scanning the crowd as though she is looking for someone but not finding a point to focus on. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “No, that wouldn’t show up,” I agreed, scanning the shelves. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z He got up eagerly and scanned the shelves. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I said, turning in my place and scanning all the images. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Complete accident. We would have set off all the alarms. Big red lights the second he scanned the passports. Your mom was praying the whole time.” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z She scanned the training hall for any sign of the challenge to come the following morning, but found nothing out of the ordinary. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z My eyes scanned down past where Mrs. Rouse had written “Great reading, Albie!” Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z It walked around him, its eyes scanning Nathan from head to toe. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z And it gives me time to scan the cafeteria for a friendly face or an inconspicuous corner. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z He switches on his flashlight and scans the packed stairwell for anything he might drag out of it. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I did a quick scan of the room, then twisted my way through tight rows of desks and stood in front of him, hoping he’d notice me. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Police in thick black jackets—some smiling, some not—are scanning faces. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z I scanned all around us to see if anything looked familiar and it did, especially across the street where all the stores were. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I scanned all the titles, looking for anything that might have information about the Amyr or the Chandrian, but nothing looked especially promising. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They scan the beach, illuminating shells and sleeping gulls, then focus on her. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she sat scanning the collection of gauges and instruments. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z She sat down below the parapet out of sight of the fox, and scanned the message. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He turned away from the image and scanned the cabin again. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She scanned the park for an escape route. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Where the pass was so constricted that rangers had to go single file, Squire Dalbridge would take the lead, scanning the heights as he went, his longbow ever close to hand. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z After scanning over a handful of documents, I rubbed my eyes. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I see a police officer scanning the station and wonder if he's looking for me. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Every day someone went to the cliff to scan the sea. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z For a while she tried to keep watch, scanning the ground for signs of movement, but soon she drifted off, frowning and fists clenched, as the night melted into gray predawn. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z My eyes scanned the desk, looking for the answer sheet. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Alice continually scanned the stream behind, on both sides, and as far back as the horizon; but she saw no other boats, no sign of life at all. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z All around her Retrieval Cleaners scanned the grounds for any trace of the siege. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z My eyes started scanning the crowds of people rushing past. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z As soon as he flew home, he met an NBC crew, which asked him to scan the brain of a multitasker for a segment for Dateline and the Today show. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z They sniff the air, their yellow eyes scanning the crowd as they look for their next meal. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I scan the audience until I see Mom and Dad near the back. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z He scanned the battlefield until he saw her. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z My eyes move up to the walls behind the desk, scanning diplomas and certificates. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z His blocky head swiveled from side to side, scanning for any sign of Roz. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z He scored a line with a mighty claw along a strut less damaged than most, and feeling a flimsiness in the quality of the metal, turned away at once and scanned the mountain wall again. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Once I turn down Seventy-Fourth Street, I look for Auntie Seema's building, my eyes scanning right and left down the block. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z They all glanced at the sky, scanning the unmarred horizon. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z “So I went in for a PET scan.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z She leaned forward in her wheelchair to scan the crowd. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Harry got to his feet and scanned the floor: Perhaps the rest of the letter was here somewhere. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Charity scans the rows of cars one final time and sees an electrician’s van, with the electrician long gone. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z It takes a moment for me to scan him from head to foot and process what I’m seeing. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I scan around, but I don’t see my dad in any of the pictures. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z They dashed from hotel to hotel, scanning the list of names in the registration book and looking for the name "Nicholas." Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z Joyce was at work, but Joe scanned the faces in the crowd, looking for his father or his half siblings, but they were nowhere to be seen. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Her eyes scanned the walls of the gorge, searching for the reddish color of iron. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z A guard with a gold tooth, who appeared to be a commander, walked down the porch stopping to look at each woman, scanning her up and down. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z She paused and knelt beside a small stream, scanning the nearby forest for signs of life. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z He stepped out of the doorway and scanned the square once again. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I scan the panel of teachers responsible for choosing the contestants. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Harry scanned the map carefully and saw, with a leap of relief, that the tiny dot labeled Severus Snape was now back in its office. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He scanned the large room for anyone who looked useful to him. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Only...I scan the room...where is Link? Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z He scanned the shelves and headed to his right. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z He shaded his eyes and scanned the park. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z The sergeant in charge was wild-eyed, scanning the room as he fanned the air with his Tommy gun, sure he had uncovered a nest of saboteurs. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z When their friends arrived at our house to play, I scanned their faces for signs of hypocrisy. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Nick scans through the list of acts, and I know he's looking for Abby. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I scan their faces, trying to get a read on the situation. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z As he dressed, I scanned the classifieds in the local papers and circled the garage sale ads. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z All morning they scanned the ocean around them, searching for open water as their floe was whittled down to the size of a tennis court. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z I slowly scanned my face, wiping away the hair clippings from my chin and nose. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z When Frodo was asleep Sam bent over him and listened to his breathing and scanned his face. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He scanned the starry sky for a sign of Hedwig, perhaps soaring back to him with a dead mouse dangling from her beak, expecting praise. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The next afternoon Serena called me and said that a top group of radiologists, pediatricians, and cancer doctors had just spent an hour studying John’s X-rays, bone scans, and CT scans. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Jinny frantically scanned the ground below her, but in the rain and the dull cloudy light, she couldn’t find the boy anywhere in sight. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z While the lady punches out numbers on her phone, I scan the Sears Merchandise Group map and directory on the wall behind the desk. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She took a deep breath and scanned the rest of the clearing, but no one stirred. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I instructed it to demagnify the scan of the wrapper and center the image on my display. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She’s got very interesting green eyes that scan like nervous radar—that is they used to until the Pigman died. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z I scanned the room and noted the sparse furnishings—a three-person couch, a small coffee table, side table, and lamp. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Searchlights glowed in the fog, trying to scan the area. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z Butler scanned the sheet: basic field equipment, a few eyebrow raisers, nothing too puzzling until... Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Percy scanned the cliffs and boulders, alert for more monsters, but nothing else appeared. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z After the scan, we walk inside the main hall of the Hub, where dozens of registration tables are set up. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z When Mr. Dimming hurries in carrying a stack of papers sealed in plastic, he scans the room to see who’s here. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Once she’d hugged the stuffing out of her, Sam knelt down and held the little girl at arm’s length, scanning for cuts and bruises. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Most of its scientific instruments are on a scan platform, which tracks Jupiter or one of its moons as the spacecraft hurtles past. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z When we come to the steps leading down, Pollux and I are scanning for a possible alternative on the Holo when I start gagging. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He scanned the slides with his eyes, back and forth, back and forth, moving across the microscopic world, looking for a telltale greenish glow. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I scanned the rest of the room again. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The man kept his body ramrod straight while his head spun like a robot’s, scanning the area. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z I search through card catalogues and scan the shelves, but find nothing about domestic workers. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He can’t understand how it feels to scan a crowd of faces, searching for the expression of sympathy that says it’s happened again. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z We went out and scanned the heavens, clear and beautiful, deadly beautiful, not one cloud to mar its serenity. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Julie asks as she scans the room, checking to see who agrees with her. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z He clambered easily to the top and perched there like an enormous crow, scanning the land in the direction they had traveled. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z The girl scans me over suspiciously as I look at all the makeup options. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Sure,” I said, scanning the cafeteria for a safe haven. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z He sat on the roof and scanned the horizon, looking for any person, any animal or machine moving. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z He scans the other initiates’ faces—everyone has stopped throwing again—and says, “Did I tell you to stop?” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He shrugs and scans the spread of items between us. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z She craned her neck to scan the countertop for evidence of a coffeepot while she lowered herself into an empty chair. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Gus was quiet, shifting a toothpick from one side of his mouth to the other while he scanned the roadside and the parking lots and the woods as he drove. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z First things first: Leo scanned the dragon for signs of damage. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The reader has to scan the sentence several times to figure out which of two meanings the writer intended, or worse, she may come away with the wrong meaning without realizing it. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Genie had done a quick scan of the living room floor for the piece of wheel. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z They scanned the growing crowd but saw no sign of her runaway stepbrother. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly Digger was turning, his eyes scanning the courtroom until he saw me. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Barry forced his eyes to scan the whole page this time instead of glazing over a couple of lines in. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Heads began to turn and scan the dark sky for the zeppelin, whose gas engine was throbbing clearly in the still air. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I scan the street for a scruffy homeless man pushing an overflowing grocery cart. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I felt a pang of loneliness as I scanned a row of books, searching for an exciting adventure story to take me away. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The Black Suit takes our cards from my dad and places each one over a reader—the kind the TSA uses to scan your passport when you come back from a trip abroad. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I scanned the roofs, expecting to see him peering down. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z As she put on her red jersey, the coach scanned the class to pick Team B’s captain, his eyes settling on me, even though I was one of the least athletic girls. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I take my pills and open Skype, scanning the contact list to see if either of my parents is on. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Salva held his breath as he scanned the faces, one by one. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He scans his card at a heavy door on our left, and we walk down another hallway, this one narrow and lit with pale, fluorescent light. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Without saying anything, Joe sat down at the table with them and scanned their faces. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I scan the line—old, young, black, white, brown. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z A couple of days earlier, Michael and Sasha had digitally scanned the full stack of index cards for posterity. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Gran scans the beds for me, but just as the social worker starts to point out where I am, Gramps sees me and he strides across the floor to my bed. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead she utilized her training to scan the room, her gaze resting briefly on each surface. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z She pulled right up to the front entrance and did her usual 360-degree scan for that idiot photographer Puglisi, or maybe she was looking out for the Recluse. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I scanned the area for any place I could hide, but there wasn’t one. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z In the kitchen, I scanned the counter for my house key. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He scanned our group and cart as we advanced toward his table. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z It was a faint, thin smile, little more than a lift at the corners of his mouth, while his eyes scanned the church as if he had entirely forgotten Fenoglio. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He taught Ellsberg to constantly scan the barbed wire fences along the road, looking for a shiny edge that hadn’t had time to rust, the telltale sign of a recent slice. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She follows me to the dining table, where I pick up the phone and scan the endless string of identical texts. “212-555-0156.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He pretended to be removing a splinter from his foot, but he was cautiously scanning the trail and the grass around us. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Seth moved forward in the direction the toes pointed, scanning the ground. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The twenty-three-year-old lieutenant got out his binoculars and scanned the landscape beyond the fences of the American base. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z The security lock mounted outside required another retinal scan. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Every morning he scanned the newspaper, reporting the weather conditions in Istanbul. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z They found a place in the swamp land bordering the main boardwalk and crouched together, scanning the night traffic, looking for signs of Tool or of Nailer’s father and the half-men he had appeared with. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z But just to be safe, she scanned the ground for traps. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z She had seen something as she scanned the rows in the auditorium. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z I couldn’t help but scan the living room to see if it was true that she’d actually cleaned up after me. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Harry scanned the moving photograph, and a grin spread across his face as he saw all nine of the Weasleys waving furiously at him, standing in front of a large pyramid. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z A list of things she would scan Izzy for over the next decade: Did Izzy simply not notice things, or was she going blind? Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, Jake scanned the next customer’s items and did the math in his head, remembering to add sales tax to all non-food items. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Her mother scanned the patchwork newspaper and heaved a long, tired sigh. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z Then he scanned the horizon as if he sensed trouble, but there was nothing to see—just the lighthouse and the field of grass stretching inland. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Aunt Ivy would say no news is good news, but still my stomach tightened as I scanned the front page. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I scan the room; my eyes fall on the recliner. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z When a noun is repeated in quick succession, readers may assume that the second mention refers to a different individual and fruitlessly scan the stage for him. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z A battered customer-service kiosk stood just inside the door, and after a quick retinal scan it spat out my ticket. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I mentally scanned my bookshelf for the really impressive names. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z A scan had found a lump the size of a golf ball in her brain. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The magician scans the office, a stack of letters in one hand, a black velvet cape lined with shockingly white silk cascading behind him, expecting a paper-wrapped box or crate. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Felix scanned the crowd as they slowly walked to the front. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z I began to run along the perimeter of the castle foundation, still scanning the ground. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Peeta steps up on a crate against the wall of the sweetshop and offers me a hand while he scans the square. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z David scanned the room, made eye contact with each of them. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I scan their faces for any sign of magician-hate, but they appear much more interested in each other’s costumes. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z It doesn’t hurt when he scans me, but I still feel like I’ve been branded. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z While the other treasure hunters kept calling out weird word combinations, Kyle slowly rotated in place, scanning the park and the playground. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z I scan the crowd of the Erudite—they wear smug smiles and nudge each other. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I walked out of school the next day, clutching the brown sack, and immediately scanned the schoolyard for Maxie. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z She does as I ask while I grab a bow from my back and scan the cliffs for a harness. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I take a moment to scan and see where everyone is. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Tanin scanned the clearing, her gaze skimming over the cabin, the fallen bow and arrows, the bodies. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I scanned the windows around the courtyard but could not find the face I was looking for. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z We took in the room, quickly at first to scan for danger, and then with more care to see everything we could in this space that was not forest or dilapidated barn. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He scanned the ground and the trees and tried to see what might make her understand. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He sighs again and stalks off, scanning the shoreline for bubbles. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He scanned the crowd, making sure Toby hadn’t snuck in. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z My eyes scan the room, eagle eyes, narrowed and focused. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He mashed his forehead to the bars, scanning the stable. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z You scan the street: there are no cabs pulling up and disgorging screaming mothers. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Most of the guys leaned against the wall, scanning the crowd of students as they passed by on their way to the door. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Nailer scanned the arrayed thugs, recognizing some of the killers that his father ran with. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I felt excited, but a little panicked, too, as I sped down the creek, squinting into the icy spray and scanning the thick tangle of brown brush and newly budding trees along the narrow shoreline. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Hands on hips, sweating, I scanned the forest in all directions. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z As I scanned over what I had written, the letters blurred into an inky smear. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The Head Sister held her scrying device up to her right eye and scanned the rest of the forest. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I scanned the auditorium and found her with a group of her girlfriends huddling around a trio of senior football players. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I had a PET scan scheduled in a couple weeks. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z A quick scan by the robots revealed that Roz was gone. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “Okay,” June says, scanning the list, apparently looking for something more challenging. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z As everyone gathered by the flagpole for the Pledge of Allegiance and some patriotic songs, I scanned the crowd to see if there was anyone who seemed to be paying attention to me. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He scanned the ground as he went, looking for places snakes might be, like big thickets of brush where it was easy to hide. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z She scanned the horizon for her home, then forgot it. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I scan for the nearest door and see the familiar purple-blue light under a doorjamb in front of me. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z In the living room, Colonel Meecham had overturned the coffee table, his eyes scanning the dining room for troop movement. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z You start scanning for it, walking room to room: kitchen, living room— That’s when you hear the toilet flush in the hall bathroom. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z She scanned the street trying to figure out what had gotten him so worked up. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z His eyes are constantly scanning, never settling on any person or object for more than an instant, moving from an officer to the printout in front of him and back again. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I want to go over your father’s CAT scans with you,” he said. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z From their post by the buffet table, my mother and Mrs. Mancini are nervously scanning the crowd. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z His blocky head swiveled from side to side, scanning for any sign of Roz. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I am just scanning everything as quickly as I can for something, anything, that might give me some idea of why he was betrayed. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z June’s eyebrows shoot up, and Alex instinctively scans the room for cover. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The Commander pauses, looking down, scanning the page. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z She scanned the clear plastic one with particular interest. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z When I arrived in the school office, I scanned the activities schedule and found what I was looking for right away. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The warmth of my breath closed around me, and when she tilted back to scan the upper story of my house, her face was featureless. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Dimple scanned the crowd twice, three times, but he definitely wasn’t there. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I scan the crowd for the famous freak. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The man's eyes scan the sidewalk as if to find an adult to assign us to. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He scanned the other faces—some were too swollen and distorted in death to identify. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z My eyes scan frantically, but my body gives up, falling weakly back onto the gurney. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She took out her spyglass and scanned the view again. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The chief mate leaned in, examining her with his dead gray eyes, scanning for falsehoods the way he’d scan the Current for leaks. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I scanned the Herball and my other books, but their instructions being general, I was forced to guess. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z We crouched in the tree line as she scanned the academic quad, looking for Cray-Cray. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z She scanned the room, squinting through the hole in the stone, and caught sight of something that twinkled and burned like a star at floor level by the doorway. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z He turns his head and scans the audience. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He scanned the sky but saw no sign of the ghostly bird. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z From the guard towers the lights scanned steadily, making shadows ebb and flow among the barracks like dark, square waves. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Quickly scanning its contents, Francis sensed with relief that following my return from King’s I had correctly reported to him the essential features of the B pattern. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z I kept her hand tight in mine while I scanned every door. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The problem was then put aside for a rapid scanning of a novel on the sexual misjudgments of Cambridge dons. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Our seats were three rows from the front, and I scanned the audience, only noticing a few familiar faces, the Queen of Neat theme song playing quietly in the background. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z While we were doing our warm-ups, I kept hanging on the docks to scan for her. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z His mother looks up from her magazine as I scan the room and see everyone watching us. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned and started walking toward the next house, scanning the area for potential enemies. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z It's not like I've been obsessively scanning the road for her car! Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z He scanned the table of contents and then opened the book up to I Enoch. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z She hit the key for an infrared scan. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I start scanning them until one stops me in my tracks. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z She pulled the menu to her and opened it, scanning the items with what could only be described as fear. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Her mother’s waiting anxiously. Let me scan the cub for any wounds or bites before we release her. We need to tell headquarters we’ve found her.” Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z At the tree line, I focus the scope below the waterfall and scan bit by bit. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I grip her tightly, scanning the crowd for August. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He lowered his face, flipped the page in his Bible, scanned a finger across a couple lines. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z She scanned for any sign of the Wyrdmarks, or any mention of a Wyrdgate, but she soon found something far more interesting. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I pull out my notebook and scan the questions I’ve prepared. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She studied the group, scanning their faces, but betraying none of her own thoughts. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I scanned the streets for cops and nosy neighbors as I reached into his bag and pulled out the can with the white top. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I scan the trees for any sign of dangerous predators. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Mr. Remora dropped to a crouch, covering his head, then peeked up scanning the ground. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “Elsie Lacks,” I said, scanning the names over his shoulder as my heart raced. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z I asked why, but you were scanning the crowd and didn’t hear me. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I scanned the bleachers and found my mother and my two sisters and slowly made my way over to them. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Sophia's eyes scan my face, staring intently, like she means to memorize each part. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He scanned the walls and shelves and floors, stepping deliberately. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He quickly scanned his surroundings, checking to see if anyone had seen his drop. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Tally scanned the horizon, and a relieved smile broke onto her face. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Standing up, it’s easier to scan the savannah for game or enemies, and arms that are unnecessary for locomotion are freed for other purposes, like throwing stones or signalling. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Didu plops in the chair and scans our semicircle of faces. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Hypothermia, respiratory problems, and most likely some kind of head injury, though the brain scans turned up nothing. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z With a sick feeling in her stomach, she scanned them one at a time. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Jonathan scanned the sky, noticing clouds building to the west. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z He raises the truck’s aerial, puts on the headset, and scans the spectra, trying to find anything that is not sanctioned. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Jordan says, and I realize I’m staring at him, that my wide-eyed scanning of the last hour has finally met an audience who is looking back. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He’s scanning me like he’s searching for wounds. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z As the flashlight scans the floor, I can see glue stains on the concrete from where the carpet had once been. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z She scanned the fingernails of the little hand she held, and slid a black sickle of dirt from under the thumbnail. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He scans the crowd indignantly until his eyes light on Dana. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z The new mayor scanned the paper and immediately told the students that the first two items were impossible for him to grant. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I scan from side to side, making sure no one is near. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z They stood there, scanning the fields, the dog barking, the corn waving. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z She scanned the twisting city streets and the winding glimmer of the river. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The night before my first day of senior year at East Shoal High School, I sat behind the counter at Finnegan’s diner, my eyes scanning the dark windows for signs of suspicious movement. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z He handed it to her, and she unfolded it, scanned it quickly, and tucked it in the pocket of her cardigan. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z As Wes continued to scan the block for any clue of where Ray ran to, his friend joined him with his own trusty burner ready to blast. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z It puffed its feathers into a ball and did its best to scan the forest. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Because everyone in that room had not one mind but two, and all the while their conscious mind was blocked, their unconscious was scanning the room, sifting through possibilities, processing every conceivable clue. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z I scan the room without moving my head. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z They fished up the book, dripping wet, scanned it, and bowed to Nat. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Something moved in her peripheral view, and Emily turned to see an actual man standing there, scanning the titles on the bookcase alongside the entrance. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I scan the yards around us to see if anyone heard, and my stomach flips. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “I always forget that you have seen far more violence than we have,” Zoe says, and she scans her card at the next security barrier we reach. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “Ade is easily the best out there,” Papa said, with an offhand pride, while scanning another paper. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I scan the group until I pick out the familiar blond head. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Mina pushes the baby carriage to the vane, scanning the crowd. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z She squinted at the computer screen in front of Finn, her eyes scanning the words at the bottom of the news report. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He too had gotten on his knees, but his head was bowed only slightly, his eyes scanning the room. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He could almost see, in his hands, new binoculars, and he could see himself up in a tree, scanning the horizon. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z He scanned the darkness for the person who had conjured the skull, but he couldn’t see anyone. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I turned my head slightly, scanning the room, but still I didn’t see him. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z My eyes continued to scan as I shook the can, making sure the contents were mixed so that the paint would come out even and clean, creating a crisper result. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I scan each person who passes on the sidewalk behind the sliding glass doors, seeking a familiar face. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “But sturdier than wood we now are—and the pale green of things is a better camouflage against the sky and sea. It protects us from the loathsome, scanning eyes of the beasts.” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z “But he’s not an original Norvelter,” I said as she scanned the air. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z In August 1978, the hospital did a scan that showed a half-inch-wide pocket of infection around some of the bones in my forehead. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z I tapped into his phone account and scanned his Calls Made list. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z He turned around and scanned the tables, his eye falling on us. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to scan the room as quickly as possible. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “Good God,” he muttered, having torn open the latest arrival and scanned it with disgust. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z A high-resolution scan of the album’s cover appeared on my display. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I scanned the room and hurried to the first empty seat I saw. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z I scan the tent for Marlena and instead see a panther slide through the connection into the big top. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He scanned the marchers coolly for a long moment. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z His face burned as Headmaster scanned the page. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z I scanned the camp as we walked, watching for where they were taking us. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z As he scanned the page, his eye fell to the lower right-hand comer of the paper—to the editorial. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z I scan the bluff for our red house, one of many ramshackles up there, clinging to the edge of the continent. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z His round eyes scan the stairwell and then rest on my face. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Shielding my eyes from the glare, I scan the beach. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Howard’s eyes scanned the faces of the revelers, searching for Smith. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Hollister stopped, leaned close to a bookshelf, and trailed an index finger across the spines as he scanned the titles. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z A quick scan of the delivery room revealed no man standing around to take credit. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z She scans the streets below, not even sure what she’s looking for. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I have just learned that in many small and some medium-size hospitals in the US, radiologists are outsourcing reading of CAT scans to doctors in India and Australia!!! The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z I scanned the table of contents in nine different Cat Fantastic magazines from 2013 until I spotted the words “The Silent Cat Killer.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “This is every day from now until further notice. Hold out your wrists as Fauzia passes by and scans you in.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Candice scanned the letter until she found the first clue: 1. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I spoke agaitx\\ I bite my tongue to keep from using it and scan my word choices, lifting Nutmeg to see what she’s sitting on. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z What if we stopped scanning the horizon with our binoculars and began instead examining our own decision making and behavior through the most powerful of microscopes? Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z I quickly scanned the letter and started jumping up and down. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Eric scans the crowd for a few seconds, and then his eyes settle on me. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The chemical is also a radioactive isotope, which means it can be visualized using a PET scan. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Bobby peered over the chessboard, scanning and evaluating—attempting not just to suggest a Russian conspiracy, but to prove it unequivocally. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “What are you scanning around for? Nobody’s here to protect you. You might be the favorite out there, but in this kitchen, you’re mine!” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Without telling the others why, Mary looked out to the distant sea, scanning the horizon for white sails. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She held it up to the Nightingale, whose eyes scanned across the page in the proper direction. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z My eyes grasp at the prisoners corralled behind the soldiers, locking on each row, desperately scanning for sky-colored material. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z He scans the block up and down, then taps on the rear window of the car. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Guess Mr. Lemoncello never throws anything away,” Haley remarked as she scanned the heaps, looking for the #12 mentioned on her bonus card. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z I opened the pamphlet and scanned the words. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Marti scanned for surveillance confidently; the street running along the railroad tracks seemed deserted. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I quickly scan the faces of the other soldiers, wondering if Metias himself is here as well. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Dressed in silver halters, robed in see-through shifts, they danced, reciting strophes that didn’t scan to the eerie piping of flutes. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He pointed out some granular smears across a section of the scan. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He scans the empty streets, the empty sky. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z She scanned the crowd, hoping to catch a glimpse of Percy. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They’re not alert, scanning the plane, watching close when people clog the aisle. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z He scanned our blank faces, waiting for a response. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “Then scan your library card. This logs you in to the copier, and then you can release your print job. The first three pages are free.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z A growth on her adrenal gland had turned up on a Bellevue CAT scan, prompting a visit to an endocrinologist. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z He picked up his menu, his eyes scanning its many options. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I scanned the people waiting on the corner for the light to change when I saw an older woman who had that knitter look to her. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I put it in my blazer pocket and scanned the class for a knowing look. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Setting down his gun, the agent braced himself against a rock and began to scan the area with his binoculars. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Nita stops by the door to the laboratories and scans her card. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Each firehouse had a watchman who scanned the immediate neighborhood for flames or smoke during the night. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z He calls me in his office every once in a while, scans the month’s articles with a red pencil, marking and slashing and grunting. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Robin said no more, but after that he went often to the top of the keep to scan the countryside for signs of horsemen. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z I scanned the parking lot entrances for Cherry’s Civic. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z She looked around, scanning the tops of the forest trees and the branches underneath. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Border-patrol cops leaned into every car, talked to every driver, scanned tires, backseats, popped open trunks, checked under hoods. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “Come on. You can go see the scans now.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He scanned the compound of the Glade, this new place of nightmares where he seemed destined to live. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z As the guides usher me into a row, I scan the crowd around me and try to match up some of these people with their Warcross personas. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “It’s the most foolish thing I’ve ever seen,” Nehemia said, scanning the ceiling as if she could see through the stone and into the glass sections. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z They kept scanning the ground, but noticed no more holes. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z As Roz worked her way downhill, she scanned the aftermath of the storm. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Mom smiles, but instead of looking at me, she’s scanning the area behind me for something else. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I thought maybe she would scan the pages, but ask to keep it, so she could read it more thoroughly later. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Year after year, my eyes would scan the lunchroom like a T-1000, searching for a clique that might accept me. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He steepled his hands on the desk, scanning over us without much interest. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The asura was crawling, turning her head from side to side, scanning the room. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “That laser beam near Haley’s ankles probably scans a book’s tag and tells the conveyor belt which of the ten sorting trays to shove it into.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z The cop scans left and right and hears the mechanical voice warning passengers to stand clear of the closing doors. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z History notes covered in doodles by an extremely bored student…he scanned them. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Georgie scanned the room, probably searching for the tech billionaire, who was nowhere in sight. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Her steady eye scans the four of us. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She scanned her brother’s room: books, old art projects, a few binders of ordinary baseball cards, and his action figure of Hermey the elf. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Soaring back toward the escarpment, she scanned twenty miles in all directions for the one mountain where the one gigantic tree grew. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Lexie scanned the living room: only a few throw pillows stacked on the carpet, bare walls now except for some stray thumbtack holes in the plaster. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Butler bent low to the ground, scanning the trolley’s underside. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I saw a squadron of Sixer gunships flying in formation, zooming south at low altitude, their sensors scanning the surface as they went. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Then he moves, trying to scan the room to see the person who's listening to her. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas took the paper and scanned it quickly. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She scanned the faces of the centurions, daring them to question her. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I peer around, scanning every single face in the post office. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He looked away and put the binoculars to his eyes and scanned the horizon for lights, or pretended to. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I scanned my desk for the paper where I’d written his name. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z His eyes scan the room, not even bothering to land on our group in the far back. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Her brows knotting, she scanned the other claw marks. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Lapp read the note, scanned it again, then wrinkled his upper lip, squinched his nose until the bridge was thoroughly grooved, and weighted down his entire prissy face with a formidable, puzzled frown. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She crossed her arms and scanned the road with her dark, lined eyes. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He scanned us quickly and yelled, “Sixteen, Coach!” and we pulled out of there, faster than the 5 M.P.H. sign allowed. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Do any of you have medical training?” asked Mother, scanning the faces in the truck. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “You two look adorable,” he gushes as he reaches to scan the tags on our sleeves. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z He finished his fussing and surveyed his store, almost like he was scanning the room for what task he could do next. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I scanned the driveways along the street, then dashed across the road to a house with a car parked out front. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Daisy and I were scanning stations in search of a song by a particular brilliant and underappreciated boy band when we landed upon a news story. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z “If I cooperate, I get to see the scan.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I signed the name Bryce Lynch, then verified my signature with a retinal scan. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “What’re you doing out here?” he says, eyes scanning the trees all around me. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Some words were a mystery to me, but I got the gist of the story after scanning it over twice more. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Biff’s eyes scanned over him, stripping him naked. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z “The flood from Moaning Myrtle’s bathroom. I bet you Mrs. Norris only saw the reflection. He scanned the page in his hand eagerly. The more he looked at it, the more it made sense. '“ Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z They would be standing on their tiptoes, looking anxiously, scanning from one dark head to another as we got off the plane. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She gave a nod of approval and scanned the house. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z At some point I did scan the obits section of the Stokum Examiner, and I also took a couple minutes and googled the Net for chick suicides. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “I didn’t say I believed it or I didn’t believe it,” she said, and scanned the table for the folder of matches. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z A few cops are talking under one of the streetlights, too, their eyes scanning the loud group of kids that’s near the corner. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z The great monster looked around the forest, scanning the stretch of undergrowth, narrowing his eyes and extending his gaze as best he could. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “Have you ever broken a bone or bumped your head? Do you know what a CT scan is?” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He buys the newspapers every day to scan the lists of released prisoners, and listens incessantly to one of three radios. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Then he found his DS, inserted the Nemesis cartridge into the back, turned it on, and passed the screen over the two sheets of paper, scanning first his message and then the design. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Having concealed himself, he tapped the map, murmured, “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good,” and scanned it carefully. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “Oh, hi,” I said as I scanned the shelves for “Pirate Medley.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Two men in suits climb out, carrying briefcases and scanning the scene from under homburgs. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She expected Fina’s usual updates and gossip, but when she scanned the letter, she saw that the tone was all wrong. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z His blocky head swiveled from side to side, scanning for any sign of Roz. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z She had her lips tight together and her eyes scanning the night. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He scans the space around us and the sky above us and then comes to an abrupt halt and faces me. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z As usual, she scanned the dirt for prints. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t move from my bed as he scanned my room again, and my knot of nervousness grew only more wild. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I stowed the Beta Capsule and started to scan the ground around me. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She waited as the minutes ticked by, eyes scanning the crowd. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He pushed her to the side and started scanning the block for a sign of the dude who’d just worked out on his face. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z One of the Specials was only a stone’s throw away, scanning the forest with slow back-and-forth sweeps of his head, his eyes searching the dense trees relentlessly. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He wanted to turn, to scan the faces of the kids in the class, to find that one kid who’d be gloating in satisfaction. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Ms. Singh hands out our syllabus, and I flip through it, scanning for all the titles we're going to read this year. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z She held the tablet closer, scanning it over the pages, mouth-filled wings occupying the screen. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I scan the names, looking for my sisters, hoping Rémy lied, but I don't see them. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Liam pressed his finger to his lips and waved me forward, his eyes scanning the dark fleet of identical cash registers in front of us. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She scanned the captives, looking for Shay and David. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I scanned the room for something stronger and quickly spotted a loose railing on the bed frame. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z He scanned their faces frantically, but he didn't see any other kids his age, and certainly no girls with a bob of black hair and sharp black eyes. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I tap my foot impatiently while I peer out the plate-glass windows, scanning the sky for seagulls. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z At least three of the thousand or so ads I scanned promised “fun, casual” workplace environments, and I pictured flannel- shirted teams bantering on their afternoon cider-and-doughnut breaks. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She scanned the letter one more time and then clutched it to her chest as she closed her eyes. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The engines were kept stoked, and watches were set to scan the horizon for any open leads of water. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z It is within our capability to land a rover on Mars that could scan its surroundings, see the most interesting place in its field of view and, by the same time tomorrow, be there. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Sourmelina brought her cigarette holder to her lips and inhaled, scanning the crowd. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z In real life, I run a scan to see if anyone is trying to break into my inventory. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I scan their faces, trying to look as placid as possible. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Remora dropped to a crouch, covering his head, then peeked up scanning the ground. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z But one key difference is that a PET scan lets researchers look at various neurotransmitters, and cellular activity—a power unimaginable just a few generations ago. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I carefully scanned the fallen leaves around a couple of oaks, hoping to spot one. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Wildly they turned and scanned the walls in the long room for arms; but not a shield, not a good ashen spear was there for a man to take and throw. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He put a hand on her shoulder as he got to his knees and then scanned the area around them. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Day 2 A problem in the deployment of the boom that supports the science scan platform. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z My mother scans them until she finds the one marked “Finn.” A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Hermione had opened the newspaper and was scanning the inside pages. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Panicked, she scanned the circle until she spotted the unmistakable red glow coming from...Valley. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z The librarian shakes her head as she scans my application. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z We were too busy scanning the room and silently making important partner arrangements for our first lab of the school year. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I scan the tent as we enter, looking for animals in distress. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z While Nicole was in surgery and Dave Bendix at the police station, I was home in my dumpy little bedroom, doing my thing, remotely scanning cruel people’s phones and computers, looking for nastiness to leak. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I saw him scanning the room, looking for us. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Running to the top of a low hill, she scanned the flatness. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I scan through the pictures on Danny’s camera one more time while on my bed. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z As Venkat took his place in line, Teddy filed in behind him and scanned the terminal for a convenience store. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z As always, he scanned the courtroom, taking in his surroundings. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “Yeah,” she said, turning away from him to scan the busy intersection. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Pontellier scanned the names of his wife’s callers, reading some of them aloud, with comments as he read. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z He had a bowl of chili in each hand and was scanning the area. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I quickly scan the pile on my side and find maces, swords, bows and arrows, tridents, knives, spears, axes, metallic objects I have no name for...and nothing else. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z So, when the backwash spewed him up again, he swam out and along, and scanned the coast for some landspit that made a breakwater. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I scanned the room, as small as mine. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She looked up and scanned the space behind me, where the baby’s coffin was. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I scanned more reports and we inspected a few more cabins. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z But when he made his regular scan of the horizon, he felt a little check at his heart. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z This she takes an undue length of time to unfold and scan. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z But there are group pictures, too—I pause longer on those, carefully scanning the faces. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He passed his tongue across dry lips and scanned the uncommunicative forest Then again he stole forward and cast this way and that over the ground. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Mohan scans the unsmiling faces around the room and realizes he might have made a mistake. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She scanned the startled faces of her friends. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z So I keep looking, my eyes scanning the room while Stella taps her foot in the hallway impatiently. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Maybe it’s their uncertainty as they scan the bus. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z As I scanned the prisoners along the way to the tailor shop, I thought I saw a familiar face. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z I scan the circle of tributes, looking for Peeta, but he must be blocked from my view by the Cornucopia. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I scanned the faces around me and saw the poverty of hate and anger mirrored in them. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z It was like having your soul X-rayed every day, scanned and rescanned for any sign of fallibility. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Frantically, I scanned the road in both directions. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z The man flipped open a binder and scanned a list of names. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I scanned the forest constantly, afraid that at any moment the wights and their dogs would burst out and attack us. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z My mom was looking at the kids in the cafeteria, but I was scanning the high school girls pouring out of the massive building. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z On certain fortunate nights there were even places to go afterwards, and I scanned the bulletin boards eagerly for these meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous, these performances of Brigadoon by the local high school. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Magdalys scanned the dimly lit shacks on the far side of the street. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “I know, but is it halal from beef gelatin? Or”—I scan the list—“fish gelatin. So that makes you a pescatarian. Because you eat fish, too.” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z The cop watches us for a while, then scans the room with narrowed eyes. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z We wait around silently for a long time, until they take Erin into a room where they will scan her brain. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He scans the group of transfer initiates briefly, without calculation, and says, “I want the Stiff.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Dad would rub imaginary spray out of his eyes, and scan the horizon for possible sperm whale, Flying Dutchmen, or floating ambergris. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z But even if I had more light, the wall is so covered with pictures, certificates, and art I’d freeze to death scanning it bit by bit. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z And I can’t lie now and say my eyes didn’t scan it for any rips. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The Owner floated to the kitchen, scanning the recipe’s ingredients as he went. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Minutes passed, and she scanned the walls for any engravings or markings, but saw none. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I say, straightening up and scanning the midway. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Her eyes scanned the gun at my feet and the flask in my hand. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He dutifully took his seat in the auditorium, as though he were at the Academy Awards of chess, scanning the stage “wide-eyed with amazement,” as Nigro noted. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z As I gulped it down, my computer’s sensors silently took note, scanning the barcode and adding the calories to my total for the day. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I scanned the yard, the woods, breathing hard, cursing myself. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z At last she was on solid ground, scanning the crowd for me. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Last of all he scanned Théoden’s face and opened his mouth as if to speak. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z King Ogunwe bowed and left his commander scanning the gray horizon. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I stepped back off the line again and scanned the edge of the court for Annie. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z She scanned the room and spotted the cuff of my jeans sticking out from under the loom. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I turned the tickets over, scanning them for the when and where. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z She scanned the park for an escape route. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The results of my scan have come through and I went to see my doctor about them yesterday morning. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She scanned the water stretching out all around as they approached the islands. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z My eyes scan the side of the tower. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I scanned the bleachers and saw a sea of hostile faces staring straight at me But I was here to support our team. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Thomas quickly scanned the faces of the Keepers, wondering one last time if he should say it, if they would understand. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Eye opened his lids wide and scanned the hills and hollows. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z “You know, I’ve never had Indian food,” I say as I scan the lunch specials. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I scan faces and bodies as I walk, searching for irregular breaths, flickering eyelids, anything to suggest that the people lying on the ground are just pretending to be unconscious. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The Retrieval Squad put down just inside the boundary and began an immediate scan for possible hostiles. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “That’s not the worst part. That imaging plate allows the school to scan bodies.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z In the central area of the ship there was a locked storage facility that required passwords and retinal scans to open. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He nodded, scanning me from head to toe. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z I nodded and walked over to the big rocks, started scanning the surfaces of them all, looking for what Mong could’ve put. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I scanned the column of familiar photos of Rockport, Motif #1 and Twin Lights, winding my red ponytail into a spiral with my finger. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I scanned the water for something to row with. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Carmen scanned the restaurant and saw me sitting at the corner table. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z He strode a few paces forward, scanning every broken twig and blade of grass. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z He scanned the girls’ faces expectantly, but they chose to ignore him. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I scanned the facility, land of a zillion red bricks. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Did I miss the dinner call?” he asked, scanning the empty tin of rice on the table. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z And then as I get into the middle, my eyes scanning faces looking for Will Graysony ones, I see two older faces staring back at me on the aisle. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z I wiped the rain from my eyes and scanned every inch of the soggy ground. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Stonesnake turned, his eyes scanning the black distance for any spark of light. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He scanned the slips for some sort of magic vessel—a trireme, maybe, or a dragon-headed warship like he’d seen in his dreams. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He scanned through ten volumes of Foxfire books for information about the habits and habitat of the feral hog. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z He scanned the night for the far reaches of the branches. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She went off to scan and send it, and Ana and I were alone in the living room. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z As I pull my goggles down, I scan each shelf for something which could render the toxin useless. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I scanned the marsh, raking my eyes through all the bodies moving across the ice, the children in their bright coats and wool hats, shrieking and laughing. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z She quickly scanned the area for somewhere safe from pinecones. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Fighting back a surge of panic, she scanned the water for clues as to where she might be. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He quickly scanned its operation, then pulled the red lever and swung the door open into a bright sunny morning. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I scan the bare walls, not quite knowing where to let my eyes rest. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z The man flipped open a binder and scanned a list of names. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I scanned the crowd of students pouring out of the middle school building and quickly spotted Jeremy. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The father gathers his thoughts and scans the audience. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Richard Nixon sat in bed with breakfast on a tray, scanning the Washington Post and New York Times. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She scans me and says, “I can tell, and you’re getting taller too. Might be time for you to get some new clothes?” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He walked along the rock, his flashlight scanning up and down, until the light passed over the crack. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z My eyes scanned the room: there was a wardrobe, a dresser topped with carefully arranged figurines, lace curtains fluttering in a window. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “What’s happening, in essence, is that you’re constantly scanning your texts and email because every once in a while you are going to get a good one and you can’t predict when that is. “ A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I fumble around in my blankets until I find my phone, then do a quick scan of my messages. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Biff Brannon sat on the bed, his knees crossed, his eyes scanning the group before him and then becoming narrow and fixed. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z “I am paying attention,” Bridge said, scanning the cookie aisle. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I scanned my room for inspiration and spotted my collection of sports trophies won over the years, usually for good sportsmanship, as I was never the best player, or even very athletic. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “You were first arrested at ten,” he said, scanning the page. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z We cried together like that, happy in a way that had no words, until he suddenly pulled back and scanned the group behind me. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z The woman scans my transcript—mostly C's bracketed by a couple of B's and D's. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I scan the throng of men milling around the docks. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z My eyes scanned the room—two windows, the only other exit aside from the door. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Now C.P. scanned the crowd until he found what he was looking for: whites and blacks, “standing together” all right, some even holding hands. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z “It be gone,” Amari said as she looked back to where they had run from and scanned the water’s edge. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He twisted in the saddle, scanning the street behind. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The hovercraft trembled as it was scanned by beacons from the ground. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Ollie scans both sides of the street before pulling me to the left, closing the door behind him. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I scanned the sky, too, but unclear about what signs I should be seeking. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Without another hesitation, he starts running home, scanning the sidewalks wildly, looking for the back of a small boy wearing a bright blue scarf. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Crick scans over my eyes again and shakes his head. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He scanned the barren sea and then looked back at me, his old eyes growing remote. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m okay for a bit,” Alec said, standing back to scan the instruments and screens of the control panel. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “Oh yes, I still have one!” remarked Capricorn, scanning the uncomprehending faces with pleasure. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z My eyes scanned the darkness, the impenetrable shadows of the trees. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He examined Lupita closely, scanning her carefully from head to toe. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Still like this, after all the appointments and scans and medicines. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z The men scanned the water ahead desperately for floating ice to melt and drink, but found none. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Before they scanned my brain, before they removed my ten percent, did I hear someone at the hospital talking? The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I pulled it out of my backpack and he scanned it for a second. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z Almost immediately, Lily pushed through the door and scanned the parking lot, stopping when she saw his car. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z A jolt of excitement runs through me at the sight, and I scan the columns, analyzing and absorbing as much as I can. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She unfolded the contents and sat there, slowly scanning each page, setting it aside once she’d scrutinized it. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z We were told to get out of the bus so that guards could search it, and then we were all scanned with metal detectors. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Four stops scanning the crowd of initiates and focuses his stare on me. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I scan the walls, searching for signs of life, but I see no movement and no figures standing in darkness. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I take a step out from under the trees so I can scan the river again toward its source. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Kainene scanned the room quickly and then turned to the door. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Still, I scan for that hole or, I don’t know, some other way to get through the fence. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Gum Baby patted my head absentmindedly and scanned the area. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He scanned the branches of the trees along the path, thinking maybe she’d climbed a tree, but he didn’t find her. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The response is nearly instant as I scan the other trainees to see if anyone picks up their phone. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z This doctor and that doctor took blood samples, put me through X-ray machines and even an MRI scan. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He was scanning the ice cream, looking for the perfect kind—one with chunks of real, actual strawberries—when another familiar face appeared, reflected in the glass. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Leo scanned the workshop, now littered with smoking pieces of broken spheres. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z One of them craned his head back, scanning the roof. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Percy ducked behind a giant hamster wheel and scanned the room, looking for the boxes he’d seen in his dream. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z With a sudden jerk, Magdalys pulled them around in a full fierce circle, preparing to charge, and scanned the darkness. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Still, I always scanned previous days’ entries for moments of excitement. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Herold scanned up and down the block as he stood watch, keeping their horses ready. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Caroline is with him behind the glass, scanning the crowd like she considers herself the owner of the school, so these people are all her guests. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Mr. Williams’s class emerged out the back door, and Hazel stood on her tiptoes scanning the faces. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z My eyes scan the scenery: never-ending trees, massive boulders, fallen logs. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z The raksha scanned them with his eyes as he listened to someone talking in his earpiece. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She unfolded it hastily and scanned the front page. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z While we washed our hands at the sink, I scanned the room and spotted Liz mixing blue food coloring into a bowl of icing and Corey rolling out some red fondant—this thick, Play-Doh-like icing. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z Only the harpies were unafraid; they took to their wings and soared above, scanning backward and forward, flying back to reassure those still in the tunnel, flying ahead to search for the way out. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I recover and pick up speed, scanning each car for something to grab on to. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I scan the Midway for the face of the guard with the compass tattoo, the one who seemed—I stop that thought. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z She scanned the pages quickly, not reading the foreign English symbols, seeming to search deliberately for nothing in particular. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I scan the ceiling again and again—perhaps the lights have blinded me so much that I can no longer see him—but he’s nowhere to be seen now. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Coraline raised the stone to her eye and she scanned the room through it, looking for something that glowed or glinted, a telltale sign that somewhere in this room was another hidden soul. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z And then suddenly she sees it herself, sitting in plain view, on a shelf she’d scanned a minute ago. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Like minute scouts inspecting potential battle zones, leukocytes constantly scan cell walls for the little bits of stuff that HLAs have carried there, trying to spot anything that doesn’t belong. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z The passengers in the boat with remaining strength waved their arms to be seen by the searchlight scanning the water. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Tori acknowledges Marlene with a nod and scans the crowd for another recommendation. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Tom Chapman then walked in with Don Valeska, and they both scanned the room. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I scan the cavern until I locate the Supply Station, a deep room set off by a counter. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z My eyes scan this space that suddenly feels like it’s not my own, not the place I’ve spent every night for over a decade. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z In the mirror above the washbasin I was scanning my face for signs of Hugo. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z She scanned the mob of curious campers who had followed them from the river. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z His eyes scanned her, wide and fascinated; then he grinned again. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Smoothing out the yellowed newspaper for the thousandth time, I scanned the page, hoping to find some bit of news about or insight into my daddy. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z When Richard was brought into court, his eyes scanned the courtroom, taking everything in. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I scanned the direction we were headed in, and we both ducked as three guys walked past. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I kept saying it as I scanned the crowd for Jill, pumping myself up, because some people had told me racism was a thing of the past, they’d told me not to get involved. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She scanned the water carefully for crocodiles and then eased herself over the side for a bath. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I scanned the water, the coastline, and the air. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z His gaze fell on the skeet-range, and he reeled away with a sharp cry of distress, his wild and feverish eyes scanning the walls of his office frantically as though they were swarming with Yossarians. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He scanned the crowds of tourists, wondering if they were regular mortals or monsters in disguise, like those eidolons who’d chased them in Rome. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She scanned it quickly, fighting back a smile. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z As I step inside closer to the flickering blue flames, I scan the space around me. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She scanned the chamber, hoping to see something that might help. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I was doing crazy calculations, looking at people, scanning the room, assessing the variables. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He scanned the deck, as he did every few minutes, and picked out Sefia perched on the edge of the quarterdeck, hunched over the book in her lap. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I stood on the balcony and scanned the apartments, wondering if Maribel was inside one of them. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I scan the surrounding crowd to make sure no one is watching, then unsling the bag and begin to pass it to Mina to remove whatever she needs for the lady. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z As I scanned the picture, I noticed that a section was missing, as if someone had taken a scissors to it. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z I scanned the words on the page, but couldn’t drown out the sound of the students’ giggles and snide remarks. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z A CAT scan was taken of her head, which showed that her injuries could cause her brain to swell. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Her eyes scanned the room, alighting on Tristran and the star huddled by the fire. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z One of his security detail scans the crowd and the guards standing with us, then looks at the Director and slowly shakes his head. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I read the sentence repeatedly, then scanned the room to see any body language that would reveal who wrote it. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Certain numbers were holy or evil, according to the kabbalists—and they looked through the Bible for these numbers and for hidden messages found by scanning through it in various ways. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z I find an open port in the system after an hour of scanning and then take over admin privileges. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z He frowned when he saw Jam and walked across the floor, his eyes scanning Redemption’s body. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Though no one mentioned another word about faeries, as they traveled onward, Celaena continually scanned the soldiers’ faces for any indication that they’d seen something strange. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z A moment later, Noah blasts into the studio like a lit stick of dynamite, then freezes as he scans the room. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z He pulled up Garfield's bloody clothing and scanned his back. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z My eyes scan the plastic flowers near the sink, the faded wallpaper that Tía keeps telling her to take down, the wall clock shaped like a stopwatch, the teeny ants zigzagging near the leaky faucet. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z When they got to the concert, scanning the tickets took over an hour because they had to swipe through 1,442 of them. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z He looked up once, scanned the crowd, then lowered his head again. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I exit the elevator and scan in each direction. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Doubled over and supporting myself with one hand against the doorframe and the other on my thigh, I scan the interior of the room with sightless eyes. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z We stopped at the lonesome traffic light and scanned Main Street. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Periodically, they scanned the horizon for signs of a ship or plane, but there was nothing but those same darkening clouds in the distance. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Aragorn walked behind him, grim and silent, stooping now and again to scan some print or mark upon the ground. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I scanned the framed photographs on the walls, the old wooden floorboards creaking under my feet. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z As she looked, it moved again, and then she saw what was happening: various parts of it were revolving, turning this way and that, scanning the dark sky overhead. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The thought cheered him, and he scanned the horizon for any sign of her, but found nothing but the blue air and the sharp rock in every direction he looked. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I scanned the room and settled on a stuffed tiger to stare at. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Her eyes scan it top to bottom before her face falls. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I stare at a table of numbers whose columns are labeled DA DN SA SN, and have to flip back and scan for the explanation: Dissimilar Affirmative, Dissimilar Negative, Similar Affirmative, Similar Negative. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Her night vision gradually returned, and she scanned the horizon. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Before he climbed in, he scanned Fifty-ninth Street as if checking for someone. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z I coughed, scanned the windows on either side of the table. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z When I stepped inside the security checkpoint cage, my fingerprints and retinal patterns were scanned, and my new name flashed on the monitor. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He scanned the temple’s interior, thinking: If I were designing a secret passage, where would I put it? The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She got to the top of the hill and scanned the area as she caught her breath. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “Please shut up,” she said, scanning the parking lot. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I get out the Holo and manage to input our grid coordinates and scan the tunnels. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Her eyes scan all the boxes, the list of each of our tasks. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I was diagnosed with hypothermia, respiratory problems, and a brain injury that never showed on the scans. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z “The mayor is no slouch,” Jack said, scanning film beside me. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He scanned the area for incoming Clock Watchers. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z They both start scanning the kids as we rush for the door, and I nudge Sneaky. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z I was scanning the floor when a flash of color caught my eye. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Her eyes scan the crowd; I know she’s looking for me, and I hope she knows I’m okay. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I was trying to shake off a thought, but as I opened the police report and began scanning through it, the thought grew. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z The Englishman scanned their papers, asked dozens of questions, and gave them a pass to enter Cadiz and trade. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I scan the hillside; the fire is less fierce above, but we’re not at the stream. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z I fold my hands across my body, grip my twisting stomach, and scan my memory for a moment of reprieve. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Leaning his head out the window, Bull scanned the treeline for a glimpse of the plane. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Afterward, Mother Lucy narrowed her eyes behind her thick lenses and scanned the fines. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I scan my closet for a hiding place. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Radar sorted through them initially, looking for anything with a map, and then I unfolded them, scanning for pinholes. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z After my PET scan lit up, I snuck into the ICU and saw her while she was unconscious. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He flicks his rubber band as his eyes scan my body, mentally critiquing my lack of physical fortitude. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z It was pretty easy to spot you out there, scanning the steps with one hand over your eyes like a salute. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z He scanned the crew, then turned his fierce one-eyed gaze on Nailer. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z As I follow him to a waiting car, I scan the tarmac. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Then she held her out at arm’s length, scanning her face, hands, body. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z Father Amadi said nothing else until we got to the stadium and he quickly scanned the few people running on the tracks. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Basta was looking around, scanning the room, but Fenoglio was too deeply absorbed in the sight of his two creations to reply. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Rondon and Lyra looked up from their work and scanned the area. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z I crane my neck, scanning the crowd as I tap out commands, searching for any sign of Ren’s signature in here. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She scanned the far horizon, maybe waiting for me to ask what she was looking for. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I’d scanned the whole space in a few seconds, and decided it would have to do. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z She walked behind me to follow along over my shoulder as I read, then she scanned the page and pointed to several words on the page: “Gruesome?” she said. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z I waited for a few minutes, watching their eyes scan over the data. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He started walking around the tank, scanning the ground. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z He scanned the bodies for clothing he recognized, for children the right size. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I scan the scene of blood and bodies and prisoners. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I tossed the maintenance-tech jumpsuit and plastic indent shoes in a trash can, then began to walk up High Street, scanning the storefronts. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “Of course it’s true,” I snap at her as I scan the room. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Frantic, I start yanking her letters out of the box, checking the dates, scanning each page for potential hints. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2012, researchers from Harvard University used MRI scans to look inside the brain and ask: What happens when we disclose information? A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I spent a few minutes scanning the most recent message threads, taking in the latest gunter news and rumors. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I scanned Papi’s newspaper daily, and I had seen pictures of el presidente on the golf course, and of his wife’s funny hairdo. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I got tense and started to scan the crowd. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He lifted his head and scanned the field, as if he were figuring out what to do next. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I asked, desperately scanning the first floor for him. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z She pauses, leaning against the door as she scans the paper. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z While she waited for her new laptop to boot up, she scanned through the photos on her phone, posting the best shots to Instagram and Twitter. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Before leaving, he turned to slowly scan the room. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I scan the scene: shaking hands, nervous smiles, grim faces, a group kneeling in prayer a few feet away, their hands cupped in front of them. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Then I dropped my gaze and began to scan the area, desperately trying to figure out how I was going to get up there. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Marigold’s eyes scanned the room for another solution. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z His face glowed greenish in the light of the screen, and was reflected in the glass: long hair, serious expression, deep-set eyes that scanned the terrain. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I haven’t seen Walter yet, and I pace back and forth in front of the open door, scanning the lot. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I scan the room, hoping for inspiration, but the only place I can think of that will even conceal him temporarily is beneath my bed. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z As I drop back into my squat behind home plate, my eyes scan the field, and I inhale deep. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z They checked me, probed, checked again and again, Father scanning my symptoms into the Netbook several times a day, someone relaying back treatment. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “I’m not sure,” I shouted back, and scanned the sky for any trace of him. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Bridge scanned the yard for Sherm and spotted him at the far end, standing against the fence with a few other kids. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I pretended a lack of interest in the first few airport cafes, my head scanning for what I really wanted. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z When the researchers scanned the subjects’ brains, they discovered that this tiny fraction of people seemed to have less activity going on in key portions of the frontal lobe. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z In here, people didn’t seem to care at all about me; no one looked at me, eyes merely glanced off my face and body as they scanned the room. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He’s wearing a gray V-neck and jeans, and his eyes scan the room as he talks to the hostess. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z As soon as I lift my eyes to scan the buildings, I know where we’re going: the empty Hancock building, a black pillar with crisscrossed girders, the tallest building north of the bridge. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I soak in this bizarre nightmare, scanning the camp and what appears to be the only entrance gate—heavily guarded—and the watchtowers and the razor-wire fence as far as I can see. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I pulled them up and scanned over them again. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z As I pulled up a scan of 2112’s original fold-out album sleeve, I saw that there was a second image of the red star symbol on the inside. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Pima and Nailer scanned the faces, but there was no sign of Sadna. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Then, the following week, she would wait, scanning her body for a sign. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The judge scanned the obituary she had cut from Saturday's newspaper. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Though she scanned the lines, none of the words registered. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Meteorologists at Los Alamos scanned their weather reports, searching for a period of clear skies under which to stage the test at Alamogordo, some 250 miles to the south. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I scanned the crowd until I saw a boy, perhaps my age, standing near the far corner of the pitch. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z He frantically scanned the room for signs of his friends. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Inside, we scanned the metal shelves for anything that we recognized. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I turn back to Harriett’s feed and scan the post for Instagram handles. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Jason scanned the palace’s facade for an entrance. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He scans the murky water for the green snakes that sometimes skim across the waves. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He scanned through the letter and looked up at me, angry. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I scanned the letter, written in Hamlet’s familiar hand. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z It walked on foot, zigzagging, scanning for extra seeds. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He scanned the area above the beach and found four dry treetops that had been broken off by the storm. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Cole scanned the ground once more and caught two more worms that surfaced with the new rain. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z She tapped the side of the pulpit while scanning the crowd. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She slipped silently into their ranks, scanning the shadows near the Exchange for signs of Black Tip spies. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I scanned the room for the model of the town, but it was replaced with a Photoshopped image on the wall of Pipo Place. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Rat looked off to the west, scanning the mountains, as if expecting something to appear on one of the high ridgelines. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He quickly scans the vicinity, then gestures for me to give him the phone. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Even as I take in the luxurious interior, I scan the corners of the building, already searching for how the dorm gets online. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She takes a moment to scan me over. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Nailer shook his head, frustrated, trying to scan the crowds. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z “Would you like to make a donation to children with cerebral palsy?” the salesgirl says, scanning my items. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I scanned the letter again to make sure I hadn’t read it wrong. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z They look like they're scanning the flood of faces passing by them. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Then I hear someone at the control room desks say, “There he is,” to one of her coworkers, and I scan the screens to see what she’s talking about. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Nailer tore his eyes from the horizon and scanned the bay. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I scan the protestors for another glimpse of David, but I can barely see past the fence. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He stood and scanned the island—bleach-white dunes, blankets of grass, and boulders encrusted with salt like frosting. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Her eyes scanned the crowd again before falling on Newt. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I remember opening up the letter, scanning the first few lines, feeling the blood go thick behind my eyes. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I scan the screens, one by one, looking for one that shows the Abnegation sector of the city. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z This time Frightful scanned the sky for thieves before flying with it to the rooftop. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He moves on to the technology of brain scans, what he and his team have learned just from my experience and the implications for future patients facing similar problems. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Photographs that fell out of binders…he scanned them, too. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z “Come on,” said the one who was operating the scanning device. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Nailer bent to the screens, scanned the black shoreline ahead. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I called to Clement, nervously scanning the sanctuary grounds. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z On the last press, the lights dim and a red beam scans the elevator. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He spent the other half scanning the floor for cigarette stubs. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She scanned the floor mosaic—seven pictures in a row. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I watched Ayanna as she guided the raft, her eyes constantly scanning the horizon for something. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z As I spoke I tried to read the faces of the officers and others in the room, scanning them for sympathy or anger or derangement. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z We also have fingerprint, retinal, and DNA scans, and have to step through special metal detectors. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z For the next hour he circled the ice cap, scanning its barren contours without success. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I scan the area for the pods that will surely be detonating. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z But when day came he sat on the rocky shore and broke his own heart groaning, with eyes wet scanning the bare horizon of the sea. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z But Brian took a minute to scan the map once more and do some mental calculating, and it didn’t come up too terrible. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z I continued to scan the sky and quickly spotted two more Sixer gunship squadrons off near the eastern horizon. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I scanned the rows of officers lined up behind the gallows, looking for Colonel Regan. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He blinks at them curiously for a moment, as if scanning his memory for a clue that might explain how he got there. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He stood near Phyllis at the entrance of the lecture hall and scanned the room. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I put the book down and scan the room. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Mustafa mutters under his breath, and his eyes seem darker than usual as he scans the room. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Mr. Underwood, who in his time had published memorial verses of indeterminate variety, said he still couldn’t print this because it was blasphemous and didn’t scan. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He doesn’t say anything about it, just scans his badge in the door sensor to open it. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I think of Caleb standing among the Erudite initiates, scanning the crowd for our mother, and feel a pang in my stomach. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She saw him out of the train window, scanning every coach for her. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z They scanned the parking lot, and then we hurried to Mrs. Castro’s Mercedes. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z One evening a few weeks after Salva had joined the group, he made his usual walk around the fireside, scanning every face in the hope of seeing a familiar one. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z My mother stared at the card, a huge smile coming across her face, then handed it to the lawyer, who scanned it, then nodded and murmured, “This is good. This is good.” All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z But as she scanned the audience, who was clearly enjoying it, she settled into a bemused headshake. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He looked frantic, nervous, eyes scanning, and when he noticed it was me, he paused. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I scoffed as I scanned over an opinion piece calling for the assimilation of Eastern European immigrants into Chicago’s well-established German reform community. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He raked us with a slow, icy stare, as if scanning our ranks for weakness. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He paid her no attention and scanned the room with his eyes. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Butler scanned the hall for a nook to duck into. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Tialys was scanning the skies all around, searching for his kindred and calling out whenever he saw a needle-bright darting movement through the air above. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z But as I sat in the evening wind and scanned the ocean going slowly gray, I wondered why I felt so sad. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z On this day, all is quiet and yet I nervously put one foot in front of the other, my eyes scanning the trees and bushes around me for signs of the Khmer Rouge. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Tally squinted in the dawn light, eyes scanning the sky for a fleet of hovercars suddenly rising above the trees. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I scan all the benches and feel a little disappointed when I don’t find Ambrose. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I open gardien journals, scanning the text for any mention of the arcana and their healing powers. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I had high-res scans of all their liner notes and album artwork. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I reached in and pulled out Mr. Neely’s flyer, scanning straight past the happy egg to the bottom. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z When we finally climbed into the car and headed back up the mountain toward home, I scanned the woods and yards along the way, hoping I’d see that stray dog again, but I didn’t. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z We exhausted our eyes scanning the horizon for an island that never came. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Then I hear a click, see a faint light scan across my skin, and the white page disappears. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I scan the room for Brian, expecting him to be examining the spines of books still, but he’s not. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Though I want to help her, I hold back, scanning the darkened grounds around us. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I saw a brief flash of red as the visor scanned my retinas. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The crow’s nest is now on the inside exactly what it appears to be on the outside: a barrel, three feet wide, just large enough for a lookout to stand and scan the horizon. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z He opened the front cover, scanned the table of contents, and flipped through the pages. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Isa quickly scanned the article and felt her heart stretch tight. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Then I began to scan the newsfeeds, intending to check out the media frenzy my return to first place was generating. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She was scanning all the classes in front of her, her cold eyes raking through them as they stood and moved off in their lines. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z When Frederick speaks, his attention floats up, as though he’s scanning the sky for something. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Hollister stopped, leaned close to a bookshelf, and trailed an index finger across the spines as he scanned the titles. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The great wolf’s eyes softened at the sight of the little wolves, then quickly hardened into brittle yellow jewels as he scanned the flat tundra. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He scanned the bodies in the seats, looking for a kid traveling alone. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z His gray eyes scanned the glade and he nodded briefly. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z But I’d had a total body PET scan on the first night in the hospital, they told me, and the news was good: no tumor growth. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z She scanned the area, but she saw nothing, only the same scarlet walls and white snow. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z “Oh, for heaven’s sake,” she said, scanning it quickly and passing it to Ron, who read it through looking increasingly incredulous. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Jules sipped at her own mug; over the rim of her glass, her quick observant eyes scanned the room. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I scan the crowd for Bradley, who is slouched in his seat at the table to my left. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z They run their fingers under their collars and scan the walls for cameras and rifles. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z We form a triangle together, walking slowly, our eyes scanning the area. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I squinted my eyes and scanned the room, looking for a familiar face. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Blinking the snow from my eyes, I scanned the faces of those who lingered, searching for two children among the diminishing crowd. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I clutch Ma’s purse and scan the horizon. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Her stormy grey eyes scanned the surroundings, alert for any threat. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Before heading to the water, we scanned the shoreline for pollution warnings. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Barry forced his eyes to scan the whole page this time instead of glazing over a couple of lines in. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She turned away from him and scanned the horizon: trees, rocks, lake, grass, weeds, flowers, birds, sky.... How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z My eyes scan the hateful phrases written in thick, crooked lines—sloppy writing that screams Go Home, Terrorists, Towelheads, and bad words so terrible that I squeeze my eyelids shut tight. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I scanned the page; I was having trouble breathing, as though the oxygen were leaving the room. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Jeanine scans her “class” the same way my teachers did in Upper Levels. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Aragorn came last, moving slowly: he was scanning the steps and ledges closely. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Florent scanned the empty market, then unscrewed the lid from his thermos, poured some coffee into it, and handed it to Joseph. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z My eyes scan everywhere, and I see things I don’t want to see. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Agents scan the cars with an infrared telescope to pick up body heat. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Every day, the boys scanned the ever-growing lists for familiar names. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z As the principal spoke, George’s eyes scanned the wall behind her. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z I asked while scanning the titles on the book spines. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z We can look back and make the era of the American Revolution a center point, then scan the terrain upstream and downstream, but they can only know what is downstream. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z I put my books in my backpack after they’ve been scanned. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Her eyes scan over me, reading my Noise. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I raised hell and bargained the three weeks down to one for the CAT scan, two to see the doctor. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The monster slowly turned her head as she scanned the coastline. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I could feel my friends’ eyes on my back, watching me as I scanned the crowd. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I made a quick scan of the screen and my eyes literally started blurring. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I didn’t pay them much notice, because I was busy scanning the club for Art3mis. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I did a quick scan to confirm there were no teachers looking on. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Knowing the music the world makes has no words, he stood rock still and scanned his surroundings. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Nervous that someone might come down the road, I kept scanning the horizon ahead and behind. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z “It’s 1923, for goodness’ sake,” Mama had grumbled one night as she scanned the newspaper, looking for jobs and finding very little. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I hopped to my feet and scanned the surrounding area for Adrian or Jay, but either they were well hidden or Marcus was alone. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z There at the bottom of the gourd were my mother and father scanning the sky, which was where I was. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Your eyes scan the room for threats — either flying projectiles aimed at your head or girls aimed at mortifying you by getting you out on the floor — and you sweat profusely while standing still. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Already my eyes were scanning the shoreline for the red kayak—or a splash of yellow. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I listen to the radio, scour the Tribune, wait anxiously for the mail drop, and devour Dutchy’s letters when they come, scanning quickly for news—is he okay? Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z When they walked into the gym, someone yelled “Emily!” and Em scanned the room, broke into a grin, and went straight to the soccer table, where she disappeared into a sea of matching yellow sweatshirts. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I scan the audience, and all I see are eyes and eyes and eyes. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z As he scanned the trophy case, looking for a way to open it, Candice kept repeating the fourth clue in her head. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z McGovern listens to Wilkins’ urgent whispers and then turns to scan the rows of students with worried eyes. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z When I stepped in front of the express elevator door, I held my breath as the system scanned my maintenance-tech ID badge. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I stand on a picnic table and scan the park, hoping to see Ziggy huddled somewhere. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z You could spend days scanning cells, looking for a virus. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Constance scanned the report and picked up her heavy cudgel. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Then she opens her eye and scans my domain. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z She scanned it quickly and looked at her watch. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Artemis scanned the pages for some other common factor. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z They peer into the back of the minibus, scanning our faces, then wave us on. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z I hold up the slip Bertha gave us, and Mischief scans it. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Pressing my greasy face against the glass, I scanned the sea of red-and-navy-plaid uniforms for my matching book bag. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Her face had the distinctive look of a real person’s, as if her true features had been scanned in and mapped onto her avatar. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “I remember,” his father said, scanning the cover. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I opened my door, scanned the hall, clutched my bag, took a deep breath, and walked down the steps, through the lobby and out the front door. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z I scan with my eyes from side to side at the surroundings to get a bigger picture like the eye doctor told me I should. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I slowly scan to the center of the park. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z As Salva scanned the faces, a flash of orange caught his eye. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother stopped in front of the car and scanned the crowd intently. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z They scanned the darkening grounds excitedly, but nothing was moving; everything was still, silent, and quite as usual. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z When a wearer glances to a spot in the corner of a lens, he or she can scan a data feed to, say, check incoming email. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Staring at thick, twisted tree roots, I scan upward, seeing green extending higher, glowing against craggy granite and rock. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z I scan the shelves impatiently, but I can see nothing useful. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I scan around but don’t recognize my father anywhere. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Scrimgeour grasped it briefly, his eyes scanning the room, then pulled out a wand from under his robes. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “Well, I don’t suppose you’ll have any trouble finding people to hold her down for you,” the man said absently, scanning the sky, and added: “Supposed to snow.” A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He opened his eyes and scanned the verse to make sure he had missed nothing. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z With nervous, darting looks, I scanned the courtyard. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z At the first checkpoint, each indent was given a thorough scan with a brand-new Metadetector to make sure they weren’t hiding any electronic devices on or in their persons. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Feebly, he swung her hand from side to side as he spoke, as though to stir her memory, and his dark green eyes scanned her face in anticipation. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I have not read the letter, although my eyes did fall on some phrases while scanning the pages. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I scan back and forth, pressing buttons to get closer and farther away, but I keep coming back to those rustling trees. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I flipped on the computer and scanned the Google Earth view of Bhutan and the nearby countries of India and Nepal. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z Though I made sure during the manioc gathering never to go near the spot where I’d left them, because I wanted to keep their location a secret, I often scanned the jungle line for them. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The visor scanned my retinas and the system prompted me to speak my new pass phrase: “Reindeer Flotilla Setec Astronomy.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Naheed was scanning the room for Eliza, but she began to notice the teachers standing around the outside of the circle of students, their expressions solemn. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z As I was putting it in the out-of-town mail slot, I saw Bunny across the room, his back to me, scanning the row of numbered boxes. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Bending down, Molly scans the labels around her. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z She remembered watching Finn sign her yearbook, how instead of scanning the page for his own photograph, he’d found his name first, counted from left to right to get to his picture. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Millard scanned the Tales for any mention of the building, but there was nothing, no secrets to be found. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z His eyes scan the area all around him. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Listening, I scanned all the children’s faces but watched one in particular, that of the child nearest me, on the end seat in the first row. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z She scanned a bookshelf built into the kitchen wall, all art books. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z My eyes scan upward to the fire escapes. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z They could use X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to locate the bullet, reveal the damage to his ribs and vertebrae, and show that his organs and spinal cord were uninjured. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “He did you a favor,” Tab said, scanning the paper. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z He crouched down, scanning row after row of books, his finger gliding lightly over their spines, his eyes bouncing back and forth in his head. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z She scans the rough floors and cement walls. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Carla catches my arm, pats my face, her eyes scanning my body for signs of trouble. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z After scanning the room, I nudged Simmon with an elbow until he looked up from the game he and Wilem were playing with shims. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Nothing for it but follow the way the dog might’ve gone, scanning the clotted woods for patches of trotting white. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z I scanned the words, and, seeing their content, blushed. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Hilly accepts the notes from the lapdog and scans over them. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z How a piece of rhetoric sounds—and this applies just as much whether it is heard out loud or scanned by the inner ear while being read on the page—is vital to its effectiveness. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z I watched him scan the room, looking for an out, hoping to make contact with at least one person. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z She went over to some boxes marked WINTER, put her key down, and scanned the labels on them until she found one marked SWEATERS, ETC. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I scanned his face for news of the file. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z As Crook returns to the White House with Lincoln, his eyes constantly scan the crowds for signs that someone means his employer harm. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z Harry avoided his yellowish eyes as they scanned the Hall; Harry had the uncomfortable feeling that Scrimgeour was looking for him. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “We’ll just wait and see,” one of the surgeons says, looking at the CAT scan of my head. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I flipped it over and scanned the back to see what it was about. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “Both your MRI and CAT scan showed nothing out of the ordinary,” it says, looking at the clipboard—and you don’t argue, because you don’t want to be shoved back into the cannon. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z We were in the juniors’ section now, scanning the racks for dress-up clothes. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I scan their faces from the safety of the minibus but don’t see anyone I recognize. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z She scanned the street trying to figure out what had gotten him so worked up. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The other standing men tense, their square red heads scanning the passengers like odd radars. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Her eyes scanned the sky, wondering if any more of the Rusty flying machines were around. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She didn’t wave, but scanned the windows to see if Mrs. Wilcox found a seat. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z An ombudsman would scan the news stories, research whatever statistics are mentioned, try to see that they are at least internally consistent, and probe most carefully into a priori implausible claims. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z But he saw nothing of the great Odysseus, who sat apart, as a thousand times before, and racked his own heart groaning, with eyes wet scanning the bare horizon of the sea. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Night had come quickly, and Cole scanned the dark shadows around him, sensing a vague familiarity. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I knew Timothy was constantly scanning the sea. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Crouching near the corner of the cellar, I scanned the cold chamber for signs of food but saw none. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The weapon emitted a second tone, letting me know it had finished scanning my handprints. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Our own Reverend Johnson went up there to march and I find myself scanning the crowd for his face. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z They turned left and right, scanning the sky. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z He finished his fussing and surveyed his store, almost like he was scanning the room for what task he could do next. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He craned his neck as he scanned the place top to bottom, trying to find the source of the beeps. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I scan the room, trying to find a place to sit, and notice the tall file cabinets in the corner, the phone on the desk. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z He scanned the city like he was still looking for Annabeth until they passed under the Golden Gate Bridge and turned north. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I scanned the rows of chairs and then hurried over to where Connie was sitting. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z She ran her free hand across the sky as if she was scanning a movie marquee. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I scan the large rough stones her hands rest against. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I opened my eyes again and scanned the menagerie, frantic to find her. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Something moved in her peripheral view, and Emily turned to see an actual man standing there, scanning the titles on the bookcase alongside the entrance. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The hospital staff thought she meant she needed a CT scan or a blood test, but she meant a test for school. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z A scan showed that he had a growth in his throat that had become so enlarged he was practically choking on it. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Some people may wonder how Ryan found so many interesting items to scan. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Mummy took me for MRIs and CT scans. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z I shift my weight to my other leg, my eyes still scanning the room for Emery. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z My eyes scan the woods just in time to see the first creature leap onto the plain. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The sounds surrounded us as I reestablished my footing and scanned the crowd for my brother. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z The moment became even more surreal as I scanned the rest of the audience and noticed a beaming Uma Thurman on the sidelines. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z He scanned the trail ahead for wires or other traps. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Papa scanned the living room and took in the funereal atmosphere. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z As I scanned the room, preparing to speak, what I observed probably shouldn’t have surprised me, but it did, at least a little. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z My hand shakes as I shield my eyes from the sun and scan the wasted landscape around me. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She pulled into the airport parking and rushed inside, scanning the monitors for the next departing flight to Logan. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z We called for her and scanned the dark, not quite brave enough to run back, and then Enoch shouted, “There!” and we saw Bronwyn leaning against a corner of the icehouse. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I burned myself some toast and scanned the so-called news sites for bits about Nicole. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I ask Jacob as his fingers scan the letters, right to left. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Most radar transmissions are for military purposes; they scan the skies in constant fear of a massive launch of missiles with nuclear warheads, an augury fifteen minutes early of the end of human civilization. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z As if she was scanning me and then found what she was looking for. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She went into the kitchen and pulled down the school directory, scanning the names of all the third-grade girls from last year. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z Mom wipes her eyes and scans the letter again. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Emily scanned the people moving in and out of the stores and restaurants, the cars parked at the meters, the bus shuttling down the street. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z We went straight to the juniors' department on the second floor of Broadway Department Store, where she scanned the racks to see what was there before sliding clothes along them one after another. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Ivy scanned the poem again, noticing the date scribbled at the top. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z And I was supposed to scan it all? It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He scanned their faces, taking in each expression, judging them. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Finn whipped around, scanning the endless waving, twisting bodies, a vast sea of faces, searching for the pocket of stillness. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Mina leans over, scans the letter, and laughs. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z The soldier scanned our papers and logged our registration quickly, barely looking at Emilia. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z While Sam cooked cornmeal mush for breakfast, Frightful came to the front of the box and scanned the skies, looking for 426. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z But I scan the room again and don’t say his name aloud just in case. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z She craned her neck and scanned desperately for Rishi, but he wasn’t visible. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z His bright white head moves like he’s scanning the nest, trying to figure out the mystery of his family’s home. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z They were organized alphabetically by artist, so I scanned through, looking for the G’s. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “So?” said Harry, scanning the short news item to which the picture belonged; it was a rather dull story about interschool competitions. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I turned through the pages carefully, scanning the margins. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z The outer door would hiss shut and relock itself; then the package would be scanned, X-rayed, and analyzed eight ways from Wednesday. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I walk head down, scanning the sidewalk, the gutters, for silver cigarette papers, although I no longer collect them as I did long ago. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I scanned the street, not certain what I was even looking for. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z When the guards weren’t looking directly at her, Emma tried to scan the faces around her, too. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Out the back entrance of the inn, she scanned the trashcans and the cars packed in the back lot. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “If you do that,” Zane told her, the skateboard whirring under his feet as his eyes scanned his book, not even the least distracted, “I’ll tell them you haven’t practiced oboe in a week.” A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Maybe she ran a few tests while I was unconscious, and scanned my brain, or tested my blood, or something. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I try to scan my pathetic excuse of memory. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Between classes he scanned the faces in the hallways on the chance that the boy had come to school late. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The gunmen scanned the room, their weapons trained on the terrified customers and employees, their heads swiveling, looking for any movement. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z With a last quick glance he scanned the empty street and went inside. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Luke scanned the top row for Toby and Lily too, but they weren’t there yet. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z She nodded at me, and I scanned the forest behind them. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I handed the photo to Mrs. Jarai so she could hold it up for everyone to see, and quickly scanned her letter. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Amu gives me a brief look before returning to scanning the crowd again. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z That evening, she logged on to Google Earth once again and scanned satellite images of Clarkston. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z I scan the room for Amber again, and search the crowd for a bright red Belle-bun. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Just like I was taught, I scan the room bit by bit. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I hurry down the hall and close my door, then scan the room for the heaviest piece of furniture I can move. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z After I finished cleaning, I quickly scanned the newspaper. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z “Not really. Need a CAT scan first, then see the lung doctor.” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Emily scanned the people moving in and out of the stores and restaurants, the cars parked at the meters, the bus shuttling down the street. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z |
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