| 单词 | scent |
| 例句 | I wiped my fingers with the handkerchief, and as I did so I noticed that a dull scent clung about it still. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Once I merely walked out of the library in Atlanta and there it was, that scent knocking me down, for no reason I can understand. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z In the bus a fresh resurrection of the warning cries arose as the dogs caught the scent of returning peril. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The red fruit mingled with his skin and scented it. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The scent brought me back to my childhood, visiting trade fairs and markets with my father as he pored over bolts of linen, wool, and leather. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I tromped into the underbrush like a bloodhound scenting an invisible trail. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z The smell of baking bread and sweet spices mixed with the pungent coppery scent of raw animal flesh being chopped by seasoned butchers filled my nostrils. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z It’s pretty cozy sitting next to Abby and smelling her magical French toast scent, while we watch the freshmen take turns racing in the chairs. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z And from everywhere came the sweet scent of flowers. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z He found one beside a rotting log and drew in the thick scents of a colony of field mice. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The candles burning in the temple had scents as well; even the unscented ones gave off faint wisps of smoke from their wicks. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z There seemed to be a problem with the gas lines that fed the building, for periodically the scent of uncombusted gas permeated the halls. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The patrol had picked up the scent of a fairly large party of rabbits evidently coming toward Efrafa from the north. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a way better scent than her father’s citrus cologne. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z In the air was the scent of pine. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Somehow, through the smoke and vomit, I pick up the scent of singed hair. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Once a scent had been acquired, the predator would attempt a slow silent approach, before the lightning strike. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Still smell her scent like perfume on the air. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The scent—a mix of chemicals and coconut—filled the air. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z There was only himself and the goddess with her piercing gaze and nectar scent and...gravity. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She stiffened as his mouth touched her skin, and though the kiss was brief, he breathed in the scent of her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z It was absolute sweetness, like a drift of scent from a lilac bush. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z And she likes having the space to herself, the stillness and the calm sweetened with the subdued scent of frozen flowers. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He looked around and saw the gleaming kitchen and the table set for two and detected the scent of the nest. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z “You don’t know the half of it,” she said, as Luna went running to the swamp to gather the irises into her arms and drink in the scent. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “Did you see any hraka? Pick up any scent? Or was it just a message from little green mice singing under a toadstool?” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Ben breathed deeply, catching the scent of gardenias, and the river, half honey, half wine. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d know the scent of you, like I know how Papa always smells like hospital soap, smoke, and the pistachio nuts he carries in his pocket. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “When I was a boy,” he continued, “my dad coated me with deer gland scent so they couldn’t smell me because I couldn’t hold my gas.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z ‘Your ... your scent would be difficult to discern. The ruins always radiate the power of those two gods.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Instead of a powder puff, there was a chamois leather bag with powdered chalk in it, scented with attar of roses from the crusades. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z It was cool outside, and the scent of the air was new to her — meadow grass mingled with herbs from the garden. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z On market days, traveling merchants and local farmers came from miles around, selling everything from bolts of cloth to scented soaps and balls of twine. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The scent of garbanzo beans in spicy sauce hung in the air, mixed with the smell of dung and sweat. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The wind from the shore brought a faint scent of strawberries. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Optional but recommended: For a nice touch, stow a small scented satchel inside. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Orcs were as keen as hounds on a scent, it was said, but they could also climb. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The members of the Grounds and Buildings Committee arrived at two o’clock and filled the library with the scent of cigars and frosted wool. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The air is full, ripe with scent—flowers, earth, my expanding fear. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He smelled the scent of it and closed his eyes tightly. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Felicia, reeling from the sweet scent of the blood and the candles and the women, faints on La Madrina’s saint-room floor, which is still warm with sacrifice. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z My sister’s bed still smells like her—fabric softener, lavender lotion, and her warm and sweet human scent I can’t describe. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “The pleasure is mine,” I say, painfully aware that I haven’t shaved in two days, my clothes are stiff with manure, and that manure is not the only unpleasant scent rising from my body. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He kissed me gently, but at the same time hungrily, and I liked how he tasted, the scent of his skin, the way his lips opened and closed, opened and closed. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t think so, Caesar. There would be too many confusing scents, and he would be seen and chased.” Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z He bent his head to kiss her shoulder, moving the pink strap aside a fraction with his lips, and he was breathing in her scent—rosemary and nectar—when she whispered in his ear. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z As if trying to catch the scent of something on the wind. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A sickly sweet scent filled the air then, stinging Ekon’s nose as he tried not to inhale. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Through the open windows came the faint leathery scent of cow dung, always present except on the coldest days, and noticeable only to those who had been away. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Added a new scent that also doesn’t belong in this little cottage. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Tea is generally served warm and can have any one of many pleasant or enticing scents. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z He navigated by other signs—his Arctic fox dæmon for one, who sat at the front of the sledge keenly scenting the way. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He could not find the boy by scent. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z I breathed in, the scent calming me a little. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z He was sure she had found a spot where there was no human scent and was staying there until her mother came for her. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z The scent of grass and something fragrant like Mom’s sweet peas fills the air. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z From the back of the stall, there came a tentative sound of nostrils drawing the air, weighing the scent. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She noticed how smooth it was, and the slight perplexing smell of Mrs. Coulter’s flesh: scented, but somehow metallic. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Opening a box, he spilt a cloud of scented powder. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The fragrance out of that bowl was heavenly—that was where the fruity and flowery scent was coming from. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z The snow blotted out all sound and scent. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The pungent scent of hot oil hit him as he stopped near the counter. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z The air was smooth with the scent of wax, and in the honeyed light, the gleaming surfaces of the furniture seemed to ripple and breathe. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I followed Tickled Pink and her sweet rose scent down the hall and around a corner until we came upon three long rows of wooden tables topped with computers. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z When tourists complained about the horrible beasts stinking up our village, we learned to simply shrug and say, “When screechers were invented, Mother Nature made them scented.” Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z A breeze pushes its way through tiny breathing holes in the glass carriage, carrying with it the scent of the sky. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She walked the herb path and scents rose up around her. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The steam rose rapidly, and she breathed in the sharp scent. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z There were hot dogs and peanuts, and surrounding him was the scent of tobacco and whiskey. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z He kept imagining he could smell her close by: the scent of lemon flowers and wood shavings. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The grilled meat smoke still hung heavy in the air, but Pax could only get a general scent of the humans. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Another sniff and he picked up Tater’s scent. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z It was that perfect, perfect smell that would always take me back to the specific feeling of being a child: the scent of onions being sautéed in olive oil. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z A stiff, dry, unrelenting wind blew up the fifty-mile length of the coulee, carrying the sweet scent of sage and the harsh, mineral smell of broken rock. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He had a closet in his room, fitted up for the purpose, which smelt of the scented soap like a perfumer’s shop. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z She had a large pleasant nose that sniffed the air at irregular intervals like a heifer catching the scent of blood in the stockyard. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The war-sick men, though—their scent was everywhere, strong and dangerous. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “The scent of godhood lies in the burdens that hover above you. Pungent and powerful stenches they are,” he said. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z We were running through tall grass, and the scent of a thousand different flowers made the air intoxicating. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z When Bass the kennelmaster had tried to get them to take the scent from the severed hand, they had gone wild, yowling and bark-ing, fighting to get away. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z A sharp scent of potato salad hung in the air, bin the Ladies’ Circle had cleared away lunch. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z There is a scent in the air, like a summer breeze, heavy with the promise of apples. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The movement has stopped, but the scents remain. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z But her perfume still hung about him, his jacket was white with the powder that had scented her velvety body. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z They went in single file, running like hounds on a strong scent, and an eager light was in their eyes. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The dust of the land scents the night. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z Lourdes lifts one arm, then the other to her face, sniffing them suspiciously for the scent of grease and toast. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He caught the shaggy black scent of his brother's coat and the sharp coppery tang of blood from the squirrel he'd killed. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He sipped the bourbon; the power of it, the authoritative strong taste and scent, had become almost unfamiliar to him and he had trouble swallowing. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z But whatever it was he scented or imagined showed equal cunning, and never appeared. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It was as if they had scent glands or marsupial pouches, adaptations for fecundity, for procreating in the wild, which had nothing to do with skinny, hairless, domesticated me. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I had not so much as a scrap of lace or a remembered scent of her. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Lourdes thinks she detects the scent of her father’s cigar, but when she turns there’s only a businessman hailing a taxi, his hand waving a cigarette. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Bounding across the still water at the foot of the old white one, he caught the scent of a stranger, the man-smell well mixed with leather and earth and iron. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The ponya seed paste must have dissolved in the night, because it was gone, leaving his skin only faintly touched with its scent. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Their bark is soft velvet, mottled and creamy, and their scent is pungent. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z When new words unfold out of old ones, the original meaning usually hangs around like an unrecognizable scent, a sort of secret. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She closed her eyes as he walked in, as if doing so would deny her the pleasure that the scent of his Old Spice always brought. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z His next words pierced her flesh like darts of scented ice. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The smoke filled the room, commingling with the warm scent of the river that spilled into the marsh seventy yards from their window. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He bounded up and down the river’s edge, frustrated, but from no direction could he differentiate one human scent from another. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Can it still pick up on the scent of the bait I was cutting up and tossing over? The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Touch of smooth skin against his face, scent in his nostrils of musky dust—her real presence. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The hot night was laden with the scent of flowers and with the salt smell of the sea. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Reek’s stomach rumbled noisily at the scents, and his mouth began to water. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z There was a powerful scent of flowers—too powerful—as we paused in the lobby. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Where Ophie and her mother huddled, the air was still clear and sweet, even as the acrid scent of burning wood began to taint it. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He took one extra breath of the fresh air, scented with clover and honeysuckle and—coming from far away—pine smoke. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z The scent of rotten corpses is gone from the air at last. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z There was something comforting and homey in the scent of damp wood and livestock. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Taking a shallow breath, I drew in the scent of brine, though we were hundreds of kilometers from any ocean and the purification bath was filled with clean rainwater. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The children stared at Frightful, and some said they could smell the acrid scent of her scorched feathers clear at the back of the auditorium. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The scent of fire brings back Maman's funeral and the flames that engulfed her body, smoldering the bed of Belle-roses, tearing first through her silk dresses, and then her skin and body. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I saw myself swelling like bellows on their blood, a meaningless smudge in a universe dead as old wind over bones, abandoned except for the burnt-blood scent of the dragon. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z From inside the hood came a noise as of someone sniffing to catch an elusive scent; the head turned from side to side of the road. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Then the morning after I finally slept, I awoke with only your scent on my skin. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The furniture seemed too small for them—the room seemed too small for them—and they scented the air with old cigars, starch, and sweat. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter made sympathetic sounds and put the drink into the monkey’s hands while she mopped Lyra’s eyes with a scented handkerchief. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Royal vendors push pastry carts that leave buttery and sugary scents in every corner. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The whoops and shouts of children at play rose from the schoolyard into the humid air, mingling with the languorous scent of tobacco that drifted over from the warehouses on Pettigrew Street. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z He thought that by making an all-round- the-hat cast at the place where he had last seen his cousin, he might be able to pick up the scent once more, although it was cold. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Anyway, I know you started wearing a new cologne. That citrus scent. Is it to impress her?” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Dr. Holiday was a beautiful black woman with a very pleasant scent. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z The scent of him hits me, all artificial cherry and aftershave. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z His father had just lit his pipe, and the sweet tobacco scent of it was curling around the room and mixing with the smell of leather and polished wood. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I buried myself in Faith's sweet, rosemary scent and held on tight. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I bent down to help her, but the scent of burnt grease sent me reeling, my palm pressed over my mouth. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z But as he came close, he caught a foul scent mingling with the woodsmoke. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Pax’s every instinct urged him to run from the menacing scent, but he would not leave without Gray. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Smoke began to trail up to the ceiling and the scent of cloves filled the room. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Sometimes I allow myself a shot of rum before climbing into the car, not enough to scent the slightest scandal, just a little thunder in the heart. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent of the lion was deep, animal, terrifying, and Tristran was close enough to see the beseeching expression in the unicorn's black eyes.... Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z She took a deep breath in and caught a new scent, ozone, the smell that always preceded rain. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z When the wind blew, she could smell die rich scents of grass and earth. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She used her other senses—listening for the echo of open spaces, feeling for cross-breezes against her face, sniffing for any scent of danger—smoke, or poison, or the stench of demons. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z In the bright light of a new day, his mom and dad’s resistance to getting a dog made perfect sense: it had to be a trick to throw him off the scent. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Rolling to her stomach, she smelled something sweet and recognized the scent of wolf urine. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Deep windows had opened out on curving formal gardens, and the sea breezes had filled the room with the scent of flowers. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z My spirits fall at the sickly sweet scent. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The air itself is ideal, clear and crisp and cool, permeated with scents and sounds that entice and enchant one patron after another. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z A forest composed of stacks of used books loomed around him, the usual spicy-vanilla scent of pipe tobacco and old paperbacks wafting in the air. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “Besides, the last thing we need is for them to catch the scent and start hunting.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The scent of burning hung heavily in the air. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z More important, they would help disguise the foxes’ scents. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Axel only smells the evergreen scent that reminds him of the cardboard cutout in Frank’s old truck. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The longer I sat motionless, breathing deeply, trying to inhale the last scent of the fallen world, the more I resented its continuing solidity. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Guided by scent, Hazel made his way to a low-roofed shed. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa always said that breathing skunk scent was the best way in the world to cure a head cold. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent of the spring night filled their nostrils until the sweetly burning smoke rising from Booth’s pipe flavored the air. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Ivy peered over the ledge, inhaling the piney scent of the wood, and watched June disappear into her house. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Bigwig followed Chervil along the run, down which came the scents of warm grass, clover and hop trefoil. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He had found my scent but, instead of following my trail on the rocks, he had plunged into the water. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z My nostrils nearly drowned in the scent of sweetness. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z When she awoke, it was dark outside and Amari could smell a hint of a pleasant, flowery scent. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Hazel said, choking on the sweet scent of flowers. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z There’s a faint scent of lavender in the house. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I inhaled deeply the scent of rosewater and lavender hyssop that for years hence would bring her image to my mind. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z "Is something out there? Ghost, do you have a scent?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Harry looked handsome and reeked of the competing scents of lavender pomade and bay rum toilet water. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Others had begun to gather, drawn, as most are, to the scent of conflict. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Maybe it’s to throw the hacker Zero off my scent, because I’m so publicly exposed. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z But the scent that entered Palmer’s nose was the sour smell of gunsmoke. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z I could tell that the scent was hot from their steady bawling. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent of snow is in the air. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The vixen paced over, and Pax drew in her scent—as familiar as his own, but also exotic. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I spat and coughed, desperate to expel the scent of sea brine clogging my lungs. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The air is thick with the putrid scent of the dead, and my hands are slick with shambler goo. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z That would help cancel out the scents I remembered from the processing shed. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z I don’t know what kind of bushes they were, but the leaves had a rich smell like sandalwood, and there’s nothing I like better than scented sheets. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Surely the combination of fire, smoke, the stink of caverns, and bandits with decoy sweat would conceal their scent. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Her face was bent over mine, the scent of coffee and grape jelly coming from her mouth. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He and Tyson had been searching the Sea of Monsters ever since, trying to find us, until Tyson caught the scent of sheep and found this island. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z It was nearly an hour before Ota scented the deer; when he did, his entire body pointed northwest, his legs quivering in excitement. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He carries the scent of the ocean, and watches me with such interest, it's as if he's touching me. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z My scent would hang heavily in the air and betray my presence to any animal nearby. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z Hair blew in a faint, smoky scent of mesquite. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z As she stepped out into the brightness, the rising scent of warmed stone was like a friendly embrace. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Her gentle smile, her luminous eyes, her rose scented perfume filled me with an inner calm, and I felt blessed. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Perhaps in cupboards there were clothes that she had worn, with the scent about them still. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath of the bittersweet scent. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I got ready for bed, inhaling Conner’s scent as I pulled off his sweatshirt. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z She couldn’t have scented me, and I hadn’t moved; but I had laughed out loud a little at those squirrels. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z But not all communication in the insect world is by scents that lure or repel. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Instead, it brought the scent of a perfume he knew well, and the touch of a kiss—a kiss that came from far away, slowly, slowly, until it rested on his lips. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I could tell by her actions that she had gotten the scent. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He had scented the matter as quickly as any of the rest, but decorum demanded that he sit oblivious until he was notified. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z She inhaled the scent of him so that she’d have it with her no matter what. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z This could very well be the last time he gets to inhale Henry’s scent on anything. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Long before noon the dogs caught the scent, and the hunt was on. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z He stretched up from his boy’s lap and sniffed at threads of scent leaking in through the window, which told him they were now traveling into woodlands. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He takes in my attitude like a scent in the air, and writes something down. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z We make our way down, too slow, too slow, the scent taking us close to the road and toward the bridge, a high rickety one with rails. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Yet in the middle of this he noticed another scent mingled through. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z They saw one dog worrying at a corpse, but he ran when he caught the scents of the direwolves; the rest had been slain in the kennels. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The creature collapsed, her rank scent filling the air. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Once he sniffed that old sheriff and his brother and Vonetta’s scent from the nightie, there was no quieting him down. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z I turned my face toward her downy head and breathed in the baby scent of her. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z With it come the scents of salt and hay and fish markets and distant marshes and absolutely nothing that smells to her of war. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The chamber was infernal in its heat and rank in its scent. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He doesn’t touch me, hut our bodies are close, I can smell his scent, clean in this dirty room, sharp and astringent. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z My scent must be as evocative to them as theirs is to me. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z There was an earthy indefinable scent that stirred her senses. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I pull his hand up and lean my cheek against the back of it, taking in the faint scent of cinnamon and dill from the breads he must have baked today. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z And we were busy then with powder, scent, and rouge, until the bell rang and her visitors came in. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “And no scent, no television, no hot water even. If you feel you can’t stand it, stay here till I come back.” Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew she was smelling for May’s scent. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent that pops off of her is almost as putrid as her answer. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I bury my face in their folds, inhaling the crisp scent of outdoors. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The only reliable signs were the black plumes of smoke from the dredges and the ever-present scent of burning leaves from slash piles set aflame by workers. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z His scent, sharp and smoky, wafts over me. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z But Mary Lou had smelled his scent, had examined his good hands. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Familiar scents filled his nostrils: wet leaves and dead grass, the rotted carcass of a squirrel decaying in the brush, the sour stink of man-sweat, the musky odor of the elk. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Although the humans did not return to the ruined part of the field, the scents were dangerous. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Olanna wanted to hold her sister for much longer, to smell that familiar scent of home. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “You know how the scent used to walk into the room before she did?” I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I could smell the warm scent of the strawberry fields, and hear the laughter of the dryads as they chased owls through the forest. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z After I squeezed my feet into those small, dreadful shoes, it was back to the sweeping, and then the polishing of the banister with soft rags and beeswax scented with lemon. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I could smell the loamy scent of the toadstool on my skin, and Mother Jaguar’s voice was strong in the air. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Because not even a hoot owl can kill a skunk without getting sprayed with his scent. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z In the case of Blake Grunwald's catchers' gear, the scent produced a counteracting effect to how fertile I felt after glancing into the pastel green bathroom across the hall. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Their presence and the cub’s scent might be just enough for the angry tiger to break through the fence and attack them. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z I inhale the sad, stale scent of him. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I poked at it with a toe, nose wrinkling at its faint scent of stale cigarette smoke. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The twins noticed the smell, too, lifting their noses like hunting dogs catching a scent. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z It’s because of my mother that still to this day I catch the scent of Pine-Sol and automatically feel better about life. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The flat was sickly with the combined scents of roses, lilies and carnations. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It was almost possible to forget everything if I just focused on the scent of lavender and clean cotton and the beeswax that made the wood glow. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Let’s talk about something else. I wanted to apologize for my partner, Tandy. Caputo is a hound. Did you know that hare hounds can pick up the scent of a rabbit on concrete?” Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z Then, with the same regal bearing with which she entered Mechtild’s cottage, she departed, closing the door behind her and leaving in the gloom her lingering scent and the echo of her rustling gown. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “How long do you think it will take him to cross her scent in town? His plan was already set before the words were out of Laurent’s mouth.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She could smell her mother's perfume, the scent of tuberoses that followed her still wherever she went. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I walked at the front of the group, feeling for hollows, but it was really the pigeon who led us, tugging on its leash like a bloodhound after a scent. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I sometimes do this too, wallowing among the pages of colored paper, surrounded by the fuggy scent of boys. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The sharp pine needles poked at Ophie’s bare feet, filling the night air with their clean scent, and something small and scurrying ran across the path in front of them, but Ophie barely noticed. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Jahrling unscrewed the little black cap and waved his hand over the flask to bring the scent to his nose, and then he took a whiff. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z There was an old quiet smell about the room, as though the air in it was little changed, for all the sweet lilac scent and the roses brought to it throughout the early summer. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes, in the boy’s nest room, this grief-yearning scent was so strong that it overpowered everything else, and yet his boy made no move to acquire whatever it was he wanted so badly. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The shower alone has a panel with more than a hundred options you can choose regulating water temperature, pressure, soaps, shampoos, scents, oils, and massaging sponges. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Nora lets us inside, and I’m hit with the scent of buttered popcorn. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z He hands me my cup, and I hold it with both hands, savoring the heat and the clean scent. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She breathed in deep and, despite the unfamiliar clothes, could still smell her mother’s scent, shea butter lotion and a hint of pencil lead. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A spice-laden shelf runs along one wall, and the scent of lemon and cardamom permeates the air. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I would have only seconds if he was following my scent. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The scent of brewing chai enveloped the room each time the kitchen doors parted. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z In fact I only knew of that perfume, its name and spicy scent, because of Ruth. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z When I squeezed a bunch of the grasses together, they provided foam that left my body with a fresh scent. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z The scent of war even filled our schoolhouse soddie, with boys shoving and shouting in the yard, the girls egging them on with taunts. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z My favorite scent used to be your gardenia perfume, but now I think I’ve changed my mind. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Then he crouched next to me, and the scent of his coffee steamed up. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z As they reached the trees and breathed in the spicy scent of the flowers, Minli gasped. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z The atmosphere was suffused with the sweet scent of smoke. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Before I put the new shirt on, I bring it to my nose, grateful for the scent of laundry soap. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He tried for them in all directions, but his nose was useless, the fine scenting nerves numbed by ash and soot. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Time after time she would stop and turn her head this way and that I knew she couldn’t scent or see anything. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandma Sweetwine used to tell us to hold our breath around the scent of night-blooming jasmine if we didn’t want to give away all our secrets. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z It had just rained, and the streets were covered with wet leaves; their earthy tobacco scent hung in the air, mixing with the spice of wood smoke. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z I breathed in the welcome scent of pine. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z It had a very distinct, unusual scent: like winter. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z When the Belgian rises to close the window, the scent of all this reaches him: the storm, the ditch, the woman with the corn. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z It was tied up with the scent of roses. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z "One part in twenty, or thereabouts. You never know until you try, but the risk is"—his face dropped—"if you dilute it too much, it's basically just scented water." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She leaned in a bit to deliver her next inquiry, and I got a soft, staggering whiff of her peppermint scent. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z It reminded her vaguely of her father, and she paused by it, and caught the faint sooty scent of a railway carriage. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The Nuer tribe in the Sudan went so far as to smear stuffed animals with their mother’s urine, to give the counterfeit calves a familiar, live scent. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z A scent of ancient decay choked his nostrils. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z A breeze stirred the mist, and the faint scent of copper stung her nose. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z All this time, he’d known the scent, but he hadn’t known where it came from. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z From the bathroom across the way, through its half-open door, drifted a humid scented air and a hollow dripping sound. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Or maybe like Yeller, Jumper could scent the dead bull’s sickness. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z A hundred times a thin scent of water drifted past him, but he never considered abandoning his post for its promise. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He wanted to look at this new world, and take in the scent of it and the feel of it, and figure things out later. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z This I did too, with my musket clutched absurdly in one hand, and clutched in my head, the fevered hope that once crossed, the river should absolve us of scent, and the dogs lose us. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z When you sacked Rome with the Visigoths, you could smell the smoky scent of the burning city as well as the barbarians’ b.o. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Despereaux smelled the sharp, clean scent of celery as the threadmaster bent his head, took hold of the thread around Despereaux's neck in his sharp teeth, and pulled on it hard. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Half awake, he sniffed to draw in the comforting scent of his boy. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He rubbed his cheek along his forearm, smelling the acrid scent of salt and sweat and the staleness of dirt. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z The scent of apple blossom was plain enough. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They came soundlessly into a palm-studded harbor, fragrant with the scent of blossoms, and happiness was like sunshine, wrapping her round and pouring into her heart till it overflowed. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Her hair was combed over one ear, a hairstyle I’ve never liked, and as she walked she gave off a terrible musky scent that floated on the air, as insistent as a moan. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, there’s something about coming into a barn full of warm cows, their sweet breath, the scent of the dry hay, and the sounds of their shuffling and snuffling. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z In the spring the aromatic scent of wild flowers, redbuds, papaws, and dogwoods, drifting on the wind currents, spread over the valley and around our home. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The animals were restless in their stalls, whickering and snorting at the scent of blood. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I think the Lush people must have a fan blowing scent into the mall concourse to make customers want to come in. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z The inside of the store had a clean, warm but fragile scent, like odorless flowers in a hot room. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The scents, the music, the quality of the light. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z It is free of pitch or sap, but its fibers contain chemicals called thujaplicins that act as natural preservatives, making it highly resistant to rot while at the same time lending it its lovely scent. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Gwin was still in his backpack, and Basta’s dogs kept raising their noses and sniffing, as if they had picked up the sharp scent of the marten. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z As the two foxes traveled on, Pax reflected on the puzzle of the other scent of his boy—his underlying scent. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Colin prepared by shaving and wearing that Wild Rain deodorant she liked so much that she'd nestle up against his chest to catch its scent. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z All the rich scents and colors of the island were draining away. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z But only slightly—after all, the scent of his boy was also on the toy. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Breathing thick marine air that carried the scent of a minus tide, I marveled at the fecundity of the Seattle spring, appreciating its damp, mossy charms as never before. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z She squeezes down next to me on the chaise, so close I catch a scent of the lavender cream she wears. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The air was heavy with the scent of baking bread. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The sharp, sweet smell of rotting apples mixes with the scent of wet earth in my nose. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z At least not without the wrong someone picking up the scent. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The sweet scent of hay filled the low-ceilinged building. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z He sniffed, and swore he caught the scent of her hair. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Pax trained his nose to the humans’ camp, which, as always, tortured him with its rich food scents. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “If I’m not mistaken, that’s the familiar and fragrant scent of yesterday’s french fries and deep-fried chicken nuggets.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z It could not have been Jello for the scent did not have the bitter odor of an angry and desolate wolf. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It was in bloom and the branches scraped and rasped against the house and the myriad air, driving in the window, brought into the room the forlorn scent of the blossoms. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m not sure what it is, but it hangs in the air like a scent. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The scent of metal fanned out as it hissed through the cold air. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Steam rose from the bowl before me, and I caught the scent of cinnamon. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z There was still the welcoming scent of chlorine and Coppertone and hot dogs and mustard. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Or else he would simply run in the opposite direction, dodging down corridors, go into other rooms and hide, putting Hooper off the scent, waiting. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z She stopped to sniff the wilting flowers in a vase on the side table near the staircase, even though she knew their scent would be gone, before walking upstairs. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The scent of pipe tobacco hung in the air. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z As usual, the Second had arrived before him, and the faint scent of metal still lingered in the air. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Hummingbirds and butterflies nosed around the sweet scent. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The scents of wood smoke and cooking drifted up to Tally, smells that made her think of camping and outdoor parties. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z In a few days, the scent of rotting flesh would drive us out. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z She thought she smelled the scent of pine burning: a spicy, woodsy scent from a campfire. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z They had the scent and were excited and in the stupidity of their great hunger they were losing and finding the scent in their excitement. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “We have to wait for a chance to get them. We need to pretend were not interested in them. Throw him off the scent.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Old Yeller had scented that sickness in this bull and somehow sensed how fearfully dangerous it was. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z The air was filled with a remarkable scent. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Thanks to the robot’s careful attention, it was now bursting with colors and scents and flavors. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Each time I drifted off I sank down again through the feverish damp scent and dark blue hopelessness of this awful dream. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Bailey closes the jar and the scent and the feeling fade, trapped back inside the glass with its handful of sand. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The damp, fungal scent of an empty body bag. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The dawn breeze that came from the land was full of the scent of strange flowers and a moist earth that my feet had yet to walk upon. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z It gives off a faint scent of mothballs whenever I move. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z She followed the scent to the kitchen, which was bustling. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z The scent of sunscreen and roses floated by on the warm air. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z During the day, the bathroom was our playhouse, until the men came home from work and reclaimed it, filling the air with the humid scent of Palmolive soap. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z It was the very same scent that she had used; but at the moment it did not seem to matter. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z But the last one: the baby who trails her scent like a flag of surrender through your life when there will be no more coming after—oh, that’s love by a different name. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She closed her eyes briefly, and beneath the scent of growing things was the faintest perfume of jasmine. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The wind coming in through the window is warm and full of scents that seem so alive it almost hurts to breathe it all in. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t mention the scent of metal, or how the air had been laced with it the day her father died. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She looked at me blankly as I inhaled the marvelous scent of wood and seclusion of the house where I was bom. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The air was stale and still, suffused with the scent of rotten peaches, horse excrement, and partially combusted Illinois anthracite. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Jessie flipped open the lid, immediately smelling the spicy, sharp scent of the wood. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z The scent touched him deep behind his belly, and he could feel the old anticipation stirring as it had when he was a child waiting for the first snowflakes to fall. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z It has the sharp scent of an open field in spring. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The pig was so aroused by the scent that he came out of the kraal, following a trail we had laid, gradually made his way to us, wheezing and snorting and eating the sediment. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The entire scene, from the scent of the roses to the warmth radiating from the lanterns, is astounding. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z His hot tongue parted my lips, and all I could think about was how he felt inside my mouth, the weight of his hands upon my back, the crisp scent of his cologne. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The kitchen warmed up, and the smoky scent of chili wrapped around me like a blanket. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Tufts of onion grass sprouted across the soccer field, releasing their sweet scent. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z The scent of tobacco drifted across the grass and I breathed it in, reminded of my father. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z “I still think it’s that scent,” Papa said. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Through the open car windows waft the scents of food cooking. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a serene calm in the backyard, in the gentle wave of the mango tree and the winelike scent of ripening cashews. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She was as sweet as the scent of the garden and as gentle, and Sarai couldn’t help thinking how perfectly her gift suited her. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Annabeth wondered if demigods didn’t smell the same in Tartarus, or if the other scents here were so powerful, they masked a demigod’s aura. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I caught the scent of lye soap as she walked past. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I missed the fresh air and the scent of wood from the labor camp. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z It was under the shade of a large tree with droopy branches covered in beautiful purple flowers that gave off the most amazing scent, like real perfume. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z He had kind of like waved his hand over it, just to bring the scent to his nose. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Pong caught the scent of incense cutting through the glorious pork smell. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Then I smell the sweat on him, a clean musky scent that I’d bottle and wear as perfume if I could. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z When I passed through the divider, I felt a tingling sensation from head to toe, and the scents of lemon, ginger, and fresh air washed over me. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Taking care not to breathe its scent, I plucked it and placed it next to a rose. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z It was there the dogs lost the scent. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Some shrubs were so heavy with scent that they made Meggie feel dizzy. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Neurochip or neuron, it doesn’t matter, I am weak with her scent and touch. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Now that we were looking, we still didn’t see any cake, but the scent of it was on the air—brown sugar and warm butter. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I could smell the sharp scent of his sweat. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Shelves reaching to the ceiling were filled with old books that gave a leathery, dusty scent to the air. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z She drank in the scent of him, savoring the warmth of his flesh, the feel of his skin against her own. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The scent of wool and sweat makes him feel as though he is wearing a heavy coat, with the warmth of a scarf around his neck. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z By the time I was finished, I could hear screeching in the distance—patrol harpies picking up our scent. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z She could smell the fragrant orange scent rising from his hands. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He felt a faint nostalgia at the familiar apple scent of her shampoo. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Somehow she would manage to introduce herself, and before her victim had scented danger she had proffered an invitation to her suite. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I knew the scent she wore, I could guess her laughter and her smile. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I guess it's something about the lights and the drumbeats and the scent of the air. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z He went where the man beckoned and stood near his chair, noticing the scent of cologne that emanated from him. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Dustfinger had to keep hauling him out of the undergrowth, away from all the promising scents that their human noses couldn't pick up. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Van Eck led him through a door and into a manicured garden, thick with the new nectar scent of early crocuses. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z It was the same exquisite scent that clung to his jacket, but in a more concentrated form. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The snowy handkerchief in his breast-pocket was scented with some heavy cologne like those hothouse plants so rich you can smell the decay at their roots. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent of tobacco and wood shavings filled my nose. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z “Maybe not close. The wind on the dam, the desert all around us . . . the scent can probably carry for miles. But it’s coming from several directions. I don’t like that.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Faint smells of autumn touched the air, the scent of ripening apples, a sourness of dead leaves, cornstalks drying in the fields. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z His cologne filled my nostrils with the scent of freshly mown grass. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Maybe the scent of flowers has gone to my head, because an idea sprouts there. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z The scent of the oils and the roots stuck to my hands, so I smelled like the earth. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z A gust of wind rushed through the orchard, bringing ice off the white slopes, and more blossom scent. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z He could smell a scent on her skin, like a mixture of whiskey and rosewater. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Even with the window open and the kitchen exhaust fan running, the house will soon be filled with the scent. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z It was a tiny sprig, shriveled up after two months, but I could still smell the faint scent of the enchanted garden. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I took the garlands I had made and hung them about my neck, enjoying their sweet but fading scents. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I shakily inhale the scents of garlic and marinara sauce. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The air was thick with the sweet-sharp scent of marine varnish. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The crisp pine scent of a fir tree. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The ground was squishy from water, and behind the house, where Mom had started raking out her butterfly garden, the earthy scent of marsh drifted up from the river. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z The scent carries like it did before, avoiding the road, avoiding any buildings we might see at a distance, but always onward, always toward Haven, only Aaron knows why. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z A sweet scent filled the air about our rocking chairs. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z The dawn was full of shouts and screams and heavy with the scent of blood, and the world had turned to chaos. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The scent of their flowers filled the house. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It would hurl down cashews and mangoes from the trees and they would start to rot in the humid earth, giving out that sweet-and-sour scent. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z She said thank you but she looked unimpressed, and so, in the middle of a searing afternoon, he sneaked into Olanna’s room and poured some scented talcum powder into a folded piece of paper. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Alice was gone and, seeing no other humans, he followed the scent of the game. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Only as he walked blindly back through the crowd did he realize, from a trace of flowery scent on the air, that it was Ginny who was leading him back into the castle. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Reluctantly, Riccio let himself be dragged away, his head still swimming with the scent of sweet almonds. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z She shakes it to release some of its lavender and lemon scent. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z We began to make subtle changes to the residence, adding modern lighting to go with the traditional chandeliers and scented candles that made the place feel more like home. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The possession he craved was a transient thing, like the scent of a fresh-cut hyacinth. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Melted butter, a hint of cinnamon, and vanilla scenting the kitchen. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Anything to get out of this bathroom, to escape the sterile bandage smell, except it's always with me, the faint scent of bleach. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z He entered the bathing room with its warm moist air and scent of cleansing lotions. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z No one wears shoes indoors, and there’s always the faint scent of food lingering in the air. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z The scent of lavender mixed with rose drifts through my bedcurtains. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z His sister, who was a hard, rather practical person, used to complain that there were too many scents at Manderley, they made her drunk. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “This brings us to the valley I told you about,” said Maxim,“and you shall smell the azaleas. Never mind the rain, it will bring out the scent.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I remember our life in tents and logging camps, the scent of cut lumber and gasoline and crushed grass and rancid cheese, the way we used to sneak around in the dark. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He can’t place the scent at first, because he’s never smelled it in his house. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z When it didn’t, the halls filled up with the scent of Hamburger-and-Pepper Surprise, a scent that lingered like the smell of a dead animal caught underneath the floorboards. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z I figured the lion had scented my pups. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The wind must have been carrying her scent away from it, because it didn’t turn around. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent of thyme greeted him, a heavy scent that usually filled the air only by day. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The printers were already churning out tomorrow’s paper, filling the air with the scents of ink and hot metal. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The sugar and chocolate and caramel scents were all floating out of the box, landing in my nose, and even though I’d eaten breakfast, my stomach gurgled. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I walked past the hole and into the kitchen, which was filled with the scent of our mother’s oils—birch, eucalyptus, ravensara. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z A wisp of steam escaped the pot's spout, and she found that she could smell it, spicy and floral amid the earthier scents of the river. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I went on, trying to move quiet, then I heard a dog or something and I knew that when he scented me he’d have to come helling up, then it would be all off. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z The air wasn’t stale, but she could detect no scent of any kind of life. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Probably their scent, Dicey thought, turning her head back and making a burst of speed to catch up. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z She put her arms around him, and he smelled her perfume, a warm and somehow exciting scent of carnations. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z You could stoop down and pick a fallen petal, crush it between your fingers, and you had there, in the hollow of your hand, the essence of a thousand scents, unbearable and sweet. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The air was full of the scent of food cooking and pots bubbled on the stove. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z They smelled it too; the scent of foes and fear. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The scent of cloves and rain drifts over me. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Here the air was softer and warmer, and faintly scented, as if spring was already stirring and the sap was flowing again in herb and leaf. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z But it is not the looks that give it away, it is the sweet scent. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z As he somersaulted into a clump of nettles in the ditch bottom, he remembered vividly the scent of beanflowers at sunset. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The sweet scent of vanilla had met us as she opened the door. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The Huntsman might have warned them to stay in these rooms, but he could not prevent the air from carrying the scent of their celebrations up to them, a potent, alluring perfume. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z They interrupted themselves for a moment to sing a synthetic quartet, with full super-orchestral accompaniment and gardenias on the scent organ. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z She had loved the scent of winter roses. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Their blunt doglike faces stared at the people with contempt, their noses twitching for a scent, their dappled dark skin and yellow eyes watching hungrily. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Except now it was mixed with wood and metal and a sort of cloudy scent, like spring had caught a cold. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Four sleeps on the floor and I sleep on his bed, on top of the quilt, breathing in the scent of his pillowcase. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I could still smell the scent of spices, perfume, and incense swirling around in the air. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z What Mrs. Coulter was saying seemed to be accompanied by a scent of grownupness, something disturbing but enticing at the same time: it was the smell of glamour. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I let my mind drift into a pleasant nowhere as I breathed the mamas’ peanut-and-manioc scent. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Exactly,” Tess said, running the white cloth over each key, spreading the strange scent of cooked flowers. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z A bee hummed by me in search of scent, bumbling, noisy, and then creeping inside a flower was suddenly silent. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The sow bear squinted and growled and sniffed for his scent on the wind. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I wonder about things like the sounds and scents that surrounded Thoreau as he wrote each sentence and paragraph. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z It had been the piercing, compelling scents of the countryside outside the villa. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Liquid air, television, vibro-vacuum massage, radio, boiling caffeine solution, hot contraceptives, and eight different kinds of scent were laid on in every bedroom. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Every day I woke up without the scent of my mother's breakfast wafting through the air. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He breathes in the scent of her skin, still unable to fathom that they are husband and wife. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Beneath that wholesome scent was the indelible stench of mildew, urine, and unwashed bodies. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Mixed with the scents of grass and cattle came the warm, thick smell of a heavy cloud mass, still far off. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z When Mr. Reilly had been standing next to him pointing out the passages in the notebook, the scent had grown overpowering. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He could smell Horse’s unwashed breeches, the sweet scent Satin combed into his beard, the rank sharp smell of fear, the giant’s overpowering musk. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The tender budding of our new year, the periwinkles and the jasmine, the soft, scented champak blossom, had yielded place to the fierce flowering jacaranda and gold mohur, before Ira’s time came for giving birth. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z All the air was full of a sweet mingled scent. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I let the scents of my food fill me up with nothing but joy, because this moment is like a hug from God. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The winter had been deep and long, but now the air was scented with first blossoms and thawed earth. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The scent of orange blossom is still faint in her hair, even underneath the stench of the dungeons. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I unscrew the lid and I know by the scent that it's medicine. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Their scent spilled out into the air and took possession of the island. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Halfway to the packing box where the puppies were she caught the dead scent of Curley’s wife, and the hair arose along her spine. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z “Roman eagles can hunt demigods by their magical scent even better than monsters can. This ship might conceal us somewhat, but not completely—not from them.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z A sharp scent of rot floated to him and he heard the scurrying of quick, dry feet over the wooden floor. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He breathed the scents of the foxes, linked in grief over the loss of their silver center. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The warm, safe scent of her belly entered my nostrils and completely invaded me, awakening in my blood a fire I had thought long since extinguished. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She thought about the scent on his hands. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The scent of pine is overwhelming as you enter the next room to find yourself in a forest full of evergreen trees. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Let her oh-so-Jupiter scent—which right now is all mine—carry me off. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I crawl now, through the mud, dragging myself toward the scent. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The scent of bark and herbs surrounded me. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z A bare space surrounded by paper screens and curtains of raw silk, perfumed with the scent of ginger and cream. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “You know how it is. That could put them in more danger. Once they realize who they are, their scent becomes stronger.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z There’s a sweatshirt that still has the scent of his cologne lingering on it. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Then they caught Jody’s scent, and their stiff tails rose up and waved a greeting—Doubletree Mutt with the big thick tail, and Smasher, the incipient shepherd—then went lazily back to their warm beds. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Our vegetables were ripe and I could smell the scent of tomato leaves. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The nose of Dragonwings suddenly tilted up like some bird scenting the wind that would carry it home. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Her slightest gesture, her faint scent of fresh laundry and soap, the light in her eyes and the grace of her delicate neck crowned with untamable curls—I loved everything about her. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z But the scent of lemon and teak still lingered. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z They sit in meditative silence for some of that uncontrollable time, the motion of the train gently billowing the silk curtains, the scent of ginger and cream enveloping them. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Ota leapt after him, baying, his nose soon dropping to the ground to follow the scent of spilled blood. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The auctioneer had the scent, though, and nothing would do but that the dwarfs give the crowd a taste of their show. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It swung its head low over the water as if to take the scent of what it could not see. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Dad’s snoring so loudly that the house is rattling and he doesn’t hear me rooting around the kitchen pantry for scented candles. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z I'd be in bed, and the cleaning fluid's citrus smell would rise through the apartment and I'd fall asleep to the bittersweet scent of lemons. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “I was pretty sure it led here. Some powerful monster scent... She must’ve stopped here looking for the mystery monster. But we haven’t found anything yet.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z The truck interior was dense with the scent of his cologne and Obinze would, from time to time, take deep gulps of fresh air through the open window. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z There, Pax caught the lingering scent of the military transport caravan from the day before, but no other traffic had passed since then. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Despite the traffic fumes, there was a scent of fresh vegetation around, newly cut grass perhaps from the hospital gardens, or from young trees along the riverside. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z A smell of loam and another, pungent scent rises from among the leaves, a smell of old things, dense and heavy, forgotten. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z We ran past Goldman’s Best Bakery and smelled the latest batch of cream puffs sending their scent through the open windows. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z When he took it off, he could smell Cool Papa’s scent in the headband. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z With those words, he released me—which I was glad of, for his hand smelt of scented soap—and went his way downstairs. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z I inhaled, trying to identify the delicious scent. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The scent from the garden rises like heat from a body, there must be night-blooming flowers, it’s so strong. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z The Black Breath enveloped us again, heavy with the scent of burnt hair and scorched popcorn and a hint of The End of All Things. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Her hands were always scented with the violet water she combed into my hair. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z There was something sordid about the tumbled sheets, the sprawling blankets and the thumped pillows, and that bedside table dusty with powder, spilt scent, and melting liquid rouge. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z But there was something off about the room, a scent that was part gardenia and part sunshine. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z It was as if the high walls locked in the scent of the ripening cashews and mangoes and avocados. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Lupita admired Linda’s pretty face, her red fingernails, her golden hoop earrings, and the scent of perfume that always surrounded her. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z This place—the tree with its peeling white bark, the walls, the field below scented with wild onions and timothy grass and the faintest odor of tar—he recognized them all. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I thought I could pick up traces of her usual rose- water scent deep in the fabric of her shirt. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He even sang when he bathed her in the tub full of water scented with Baby’s bath foam. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Only the scent of cedarwood lay inside, and I realized the rattling that I thought came from within the box was the key in its hidden compartment. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I saw bunches of drying plants hanging from the ceiling, and their scents mingled in the warm air. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z After Mole found the scent and began the chase, the fox took great pleasure in tricking him. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The scent of rose and ice and sugar. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Her gardening gloves, still smudged with the last soil she’d ever lifted; a box of her favorite tea, which had long ago lost its peppermint scent; the thick candy-cane-striped kneesocks she wore in winter. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Odors of meat, vegetables, and something freshly baked mixed with a scent of Fels Naphtha. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z The room's got a sick, coppery scent to it, and I do as the Duchess asks. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Olanna saw the smoke rising like tall gray shadows before she smelled the scent of burning. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z A few wide-winged butterflies soared over our heads, and I knew they could smell the fresh, green scent of the vines too. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Approaching the Eagle Mountains, Taran felt his burden lighten, as he inhaled the dry, spicy scent of pine. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z The coyote studied her but then he shook himself, recognizing the ploy, and dropped to the scent again. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Dad sniffs the letter, trying to place the scent. Red Queen 2015-02-10T00:00:00Z Suddenly, as if they had caught a strange scent, they turned to face the water and began to bark so noisily and angrily that Ida jumped and dropped her binoculars. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Periphescence denotes the initial drugged and happy bedtime where you sniff your lover like a scented poppy for hours running. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The scent of lemongrass and sage, once pleasant, turns sour in my nose. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z His body over mine, and the sweat on his back, and his scent, and the way his skin tasted... Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z His breath is heavy with the scent of honey wine. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z It gave the smoke a spicy scent, a pleasant enough smell, yet Eroeh fled sobbing, and Dany Was filled with fear. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z It was warm with the fresh scent of many mice. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Rising strong and sweet from Sam’s hand were informative scents. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Only a faint scent of fried catfish lingered on the night air. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z The scent of him wraps around me, and I inhale. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The scent of leather, paper, and glue drifted around him, making him smile. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Her senses were still sharp enough that she could smell the coppery scent of the Suli girl’s blood beneath the cleaner Rotty had used to remove it from the wood. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z That extra moment it takes to place our unfamiliar scent means their death. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z The ground was littered with rotten fruit and corn silk, their fermented scent lacing the more pleasant aromas of sizzling sausages and beer. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The scent and the feeling are adventurous and exhilarating, with the salty tinge of a sea breeze. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The dogs were on him before he could puzzle out which, drawn to his scent. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Instead, a skinny stairwell wended up into the gloom and the scent of dust and mold, heavier there than anywhere else in the house, had seeped out from the darkness. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I had wasted a question and I had no idea how long the bogweed scent would last. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z He smelled the scent of her then, intoxicating, magical; it filled the front of his head and his chest and his mind. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Danger, maybe even evil, floated on the air, thick as the scent of fox. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But more than that, his scent had changed—it was no longer the scent of a child. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The faint scent of a skunk cuts through the smoke. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z There’s a faint scent of Violet Mints, the lavender-flavored candy Nan loved. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I cast about through the trails of my memory like a hunting dog trying to pick up a lost scent. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He’d fallen asleep with his nose in her hair, breathing her scent, holding on to her as if she were the only sure thing, the only real thing he’d ever known. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z My lips parted as I breathed in his heady scent. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The air was rich with the scents of earth and grass, mixed with the smell of horseflesh and Dany's sweat and the oil in her hair. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z While these scents reached them they were also listening. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The cool evening air and the overwhelming scent of pine hit me in the face, bringing me back to reality. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z All the poetry of war had left me upon my first scenting of decaying flesh. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z As the scent of the bogweed worked on her, her smile faded, and her expression became vacant. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z At once the hasira leaf’s saccharine scent filled the space between them. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She went to one of the craggy trees and leaned against it, taking in the loamy scent of its bark through the soft beak of her nose. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The stairs empty into a narrow hallway, and the scent of something powerful rotten hits me. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z It was the scent of lemon blossoms, fresh-scrubbed floorboards, and the sweat of hard work. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The scent of salt water and storm was getting stronger, like a summer hurricane approaching. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But first she bathed him, gave him a scented cloak, and put on board a skin of dusky wine with water in a bigger skin, and stores— boiled meats and other victuals—in a bag. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I find a scented purple pen and start to write about my trip, random thoughts and memories that I can maybe turn into lyrics later. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z The clear red color, the texture and the scent of it pleased her. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent was familiar, but she couldn’t quite place it. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z But there’s no scent of salt or violet water hidden in its creases. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I let the combined aromatic scent of metal and sweat shock my senses as I walk through the hallways and to the nearest bathroom. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z The grass is damp beneath my feet, the air cool, heavy with the scent of rain and roses. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The horse would take a step forward and then a step back, as if he could scent something enticing in the warm air of the spring evening but could not tell what the scent was. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Father Amadi’s car smelled like him, a clean scent that made me think of a clear azure sky. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z How can I bear the scent of what catches up to me? The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The air was redolent with their honey perfume and with another scent, one that transported Sarai back to childhood. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The scent of lilac filled the air, and that’s when she saw a length of blue skirt flash at the edge of the landing, just beyond where Ophie could see. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z The texture of her skin, the scent of her hair, the heat of her breath through his linen shirt, and even the moisture of tears seeping through it. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z But as she inhaled the sweet scent of grass, she tasted metal at the back of her throat and knew it had been real. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z It was a mild night, full of strange scents and the chirping of crickets. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z They dance and leave their scents on each other, like perfume transferred between lovers. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Now, instead of the plates made of bread, there were covered dishes, scented finger bowls, sumptuous table cloths, a plethora of napkins. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Using the scent of fire as a guide, I walked quickly through the forest. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The boudoir is a jeweled caisse: all pink, cream, and gold, with the scent of roses wafting through the air, and three crystal chandeliers. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z "Come on, man," Joey said with a laugh, pulling the bag open, the scent of menthol wafting out. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z She inhaled something with an unpleasantly sweet scent, and immediately the pain subsided, her thoughts subsided, her being drifted away. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z At last the beasts get wise to it, or perhaps they have scented the blood. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He lifted his muzzle to test the scent more carefully. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Far around, on all sides, stood the orderly rows of beans, securing them against hostile approach, roofing them over and covering their scent. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The embryos have been pickled; the scent of formaldehyde is very strong. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She did not mean the play, she meant something in the weather because I saw her raise her head slightly as if to sniff the scent of the wind outside. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes they talked about picking broom corn, and as they talked and laughed I could see the rows of green broom corn and I could smell the sweet scent it left in their sweaty work-clothes. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Futility, doom, became a smell in the air, pervasive and acrid as the dead smell after a forest fire—my scent and the world’s, the scent of trees, rocks, waterways wherever I went. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z It was not long before a weasel picked up the scent of the blood and followed it. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Coffee and muffins and flowers and scented candles from the gift shop. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z All you had to do was introduce the scent of testosterone and perfectly capable, together girls were reduced to giggling, lash-batting, hair-playing idiots. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z He could remember everything of her save her scent. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He had “the scent” and kept pulling at his chain and baying. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z I was already tired down to my bones from the sleepless night before, and the scent of the soldier’s boot polish sent my head deeper into a fog. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The snow was covering everything, burying the mountain lion’s tracks and obliterating his scent. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Their holds were packed with trade goods, wines and silks and spices, rare woods and rarer scents, but the ships themselves were the true prize. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I dabbed at my moist eyes, inhaling the faint scent of a greasy cheeseburger and fries. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I knew she had scented something in the breeze. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z This late, its scent is distinct, a sharp blend of ozone and pine. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “And what was that flowery scent on my good man?” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z There was a faint scent of danger in the air now. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z There was still a faint smell of ham, but the boy missed the scent of sausage coming up to him as he stood warming himself. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She drinks in the sweet, milky fragrance of his skin, the buttery scent of his breath. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He smelled the night air, the scent of jasmine and gardenias that had been planted everywhere for the wedding. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z That woman had a devious mind that was only predictable when she scented an opportunity to vanquish her husband. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The sky was still blue, but it was darkening; the air clear, but tinged just slightly with the scent of ozone. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Pop Pop pulls me close to his chest, his liquor-laden scent stinging my nose. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I can smell the sharp scent of herbs on her breath. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Honeysuckle and purple wisteria hung heavy from the trees and white magnolias mixed with their scents in the bee-humming air. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z But you think perhaps you can smell caramel wafting through the evening breeze, beneath the crisp scent of the autumn leaves. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I ran and hit the nest with my human scent. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I haven’t eaten anything but Vienna sausages since yesterday, so the scents make me feel a little dizzy. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I wrap Papi’s sweater tight about me, the sweater with his scent. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z She lit a scented candle and knelt to pull off his boots. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The first whiff of its scent had stirred up some memory which he could not pin down, but which was powerful and troubling. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z The room was full of a heavy, unpleasant scent I couldn’t place. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z The sky peeked through the leaves in brilliant blue, and she could smell the rich scent of the earth beneath her: crushed leaves from last fall, acorns slowly decaying into soil. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She knew his eyelashes by heart, and the male scent of him, sandalwood and clean musk. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He could smell his brother too, a familiar scent, strong and earthy, his scent as black as his coat. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Lizzie thought he looked like a dog trying to sniff out something but not quite getting hold of the scent. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z The horses can smell the tiger scent and begin neighing and curvetting, trying to get away from it. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z An animal scent he didn’t recognize but feared. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The sun played across the surface of the river, and the breeze carried the scent of leaves and pine needles. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z When the bear was injured, the tiger would scent the blood and yowl; It was mostly from the bear that Brute received his sense that when animals went up there, terrible things happened. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z From inside it, the sounds of angry voices shouting and dogs, their throats hoarse from barking but unable to stop now that they’d caught our scent again. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He didn’t kiss her, didn’t let his face touch hers, but placed it close enough so that he could feel the moistness of her breath and smell its faint curdled scent. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I push through cloud banks, follow faint tracks, catch the scent of cinnamon, of dill. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z But there was a dim mustiness about it still where the scent had been. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The spicy scent of the food wafts through the open window, right to my nose. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z “The scent of soot and carbon in your hair excites me with suggestions of glamorous Gotham. We must leave immediately. I must go flower in Manhattan.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I can't see him, so when his breath tickles my ear, the scent of him filling my nose, I flinch. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The city’s great buildings and lavish homes awed her, but its smoke and darkness and the ever-present scent of rotting garbage repulsed her. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Instead it is the heavy scent of something burned and wet, with a sickly sweet undertone. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Moonlight filled our tiny room and the scent of a freshly cut Christmas tree filled my nostrils. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z The scent of rotting flesh fills the air and I gag. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z His scent finds me from where he stands—salt, sand, and the seas: the comforting scents that waft inside my windows in the morning when I open them. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The house smelled like cigarettes and scented candles, a mixture that almost immediately made Toby want to puke again. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Finally, the light became brighter, and the scent of the She Elephant’s camp fire reached him. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z She hit hard, but she was up in seconds, pressed against the side of a crate, her ears ringing, her nose singed by the sharp scent of gunpowder. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z It takes a little while, a horrible little while, for Manchee to find the scent again once we’re back in the woods but then he barks, “This way,” and we’re off again. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I could smell him—his faint cologne, the scent that was entirely his own— A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The scent of her hair, the feel of her skin, the sound of her breathing. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z It made little or no smoke but gave off an aromatic scent. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Mona held her arm steady over the bowl of herbs, their bitter scent wafting up to her nostrils. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z My feet slowed of their own accord, giving my lungs time to breathe in the scent of rosemary. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z As the detectives opened it, the scent of moist earth drifted upward into the kitchen. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z But the question scented to be ceremonial, part of the formal proceedings. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Their scent was strong and rich, especially when you rubbed their leaves. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z She gave off an aura of melancholy and bewilderment, a scent of lavender and old clothes. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The charred metal scent of the father’s new clothing was burning his throat. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The scent of the dragon is a staleness on the earth. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z A cool breeze blows through the trees, lifting my loose hair and bringing me the scent of pine. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Her hair was in his face, filling him with its scent. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z They began to walk, Archer pulling on his clothes, leaving behind the scent of blood and the whimpering of the injured. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I knew he could smell the food—my mother had been wafting scents toward the front door since she’d started cooking this morning. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z The smell of rain mingled with the sweet scent of honeysuckle, and crickets chirped in the huckleberry bushes along the edge of the woods. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z The green one, the cutout, not the truck, that gave off that same musty scent. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “I am High-Tech,” he said, and the scent of local gin became stronger. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z His head was in a whirl from the scents and the sounds of his native village, and his heart rose within him. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z He grows used to the quiet, the scent of sun-warmed wood. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The air was redolent with the scents of saffron, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, and other costly spices. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The stones beneath me are wet with Gale’s blood, the air heavy with its scent. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Even the humidity felt comfortable and familiar - like the scented air from a dryer vent. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The rich scents used to fill the house and we were always expected to eat too many. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He breathed the scent and taste of her, and shivered when her fingers traced up his arms to the nape of his neck. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She snuggled in, her hair tickling his nose, flooding him with the scent of coconuts and jasmine. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The scent of decay was sweet and clasping. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z As she moves, I catch the scent of lavender. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z A bowl of roses in a drawing-room had a depth of colour and scent they had not possessed in the open. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Robbie was wanting to persuade her to erect a pergola and train along it a slow-growing wisteria whose flower and scent he liked. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Aromas of freshly cooked food wafted about, intermingling with the scent of the sweet woods burning in the fires. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z This time the room didn’t fill with the scent of lilacs when Lucinda arrived. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z He could smell the scent of the pine grove that bordered the area. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z The wind pulls at her hair again, and I catch her scent—like fruit and sugar. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I love a fresh mouth, ah, a scented mouth, And curving hair, subtle as a smoke, And light fingers, and laughter of green gems. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z But when the Colonel opened the door, I caught the edge of her scent: wet dirt and grass and cigarette smoke, and beneath that the vestiges of vanilla- scented skin lotion. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Uncle Willie held tight to my dress and I only got close enough to smell the clean dry scent of hot iron. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Unfamiliar noises and new scents wake me early, and I'm swept into the day. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The scent of burning feathers, parchment, and wood stings my nose. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z And then I knew that the vanished scent upon the handkerchief was the same as the crushed white petals of the azaleas in the Happy Valley. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Aunt Petunia obviously scented danger, too, because she said quickly, “And we’ll buy you another two presents while were out today. How’s that, popkin? Two more presents. Is that all right?” Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z There was a light breeze, a scent of winter in it. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ghost would have their scent if they were still out there.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z A scent that made my nose feel full and my head feel light and achy. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Richard smelled the guest’s cologne from the hallway, a cloying, brawny scent. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Many years later, long after Ultima was gone and I had grown to be a man, I would awaken sometimes at night and think I caught a scent of her fragrance in the cool-night breeze. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The blood smell from my hands means nothing now with all that scent in the water. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He smelt the scent of coal and ashes and heard fire roaring. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I might not miss these walls as a dead man, but I will miss the wind and the scents it carries, of faraway places where freedom can be found in life instead of death. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Then he fell back into the sea and picked up the scent and started swimming on the course the skiff and the fish had taken. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She did not know that the too-strong scent of lavender would be unappealing to him, after all. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z After offering his scent, Gray settled himself on the grass beside the fallen trunk. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She could smell him, though; his skin smelled clean and soapy, and he had scented his hair. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I stopped by the window, breathing in the scents of stale beer and roasted meat. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The roses were especially fragrant; their smell hung rich and heavy in the air, mingled with the smell of bergamot, and black China tea, and a faint inky scent of camphor. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The wind smelled fresh and salty, but it carried a strange metallic scent, too—as if a thunderstorm were coming. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Before he could pull me back, I caught the salty scent of the interior, like the wind on the shore at Montauk. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The scent on the evening breeze was a fragrant compound of roasting rice, wild-duck stew and wood smoke. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “He was in late middle age. Fleshy and smooth-skinned. Silver-gray hair. Dressed in expensive clothes, and with traces of a heavy scent around him.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z They rolled in the dew, they cropped mouthfuls of the sweet summer grass, they kicked up clods of the black earth and snuffed its rich scent. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z I put my face against the soft hair at the back of her neck and breathe her in, baby powder and child’s washed flesh and shampoo, with an undertone, the faint scent of urine. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z The tangy scent of chickpeas soaking in a bowl. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He would double back on his path and attempt to lose them in the river, and then the second relay of hounds would scent him out and once again plunge into the chase. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The air smelled green, the scents of peppermint, rosemary, and verbena wafting up from the ground like fog. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z She smelled like roses and something else I recognized from riding lessons at camp—the scent of freshly washed horses. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z At first she smells of her freshly ironed uniform, but then I smell the faint scent of cigarettes and oily food lingering behind her starchy presence. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z It had color and shape and even a scent if you knew to seek it out. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Sometimes a gaggle of them came to the Store, filling the whole room, chasing out the air and even changing the well-known scents. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The room was windowless, but well-lit and filled with the scent of lavender, a welcome change from the smell of the alley. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Miyax watched them trot off to learn about the scent of caribou and the joy of chasing foxes. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z His heart calmed immediately as the scent of minerals filled his nostrils. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z The first thing Amari noticed was that the newcomer was clean, smelling strongly of the scent of too many flowers. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Only a few lingering wisps of smoke remain, along with the sharp smell of charred wood that is slowly changing to the comforting scent of a fireplace, tinged with something like cinnamon or clove. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Then, after washing his hands and blowing his nose, he groped behind the toilet for the scented pink sponge. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The godswood there was a garden, bright and airy, where tall redwoods spread dappled shadows across tinkling streams, birds sang from hidden nests, and the air was spicy with the scent of flowers. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She could find the kitchens by their smell, tell men from women by their scents. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Pax had hated the dark electrical scent coming off the wire between the fan and the wall. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The raw meat has a strong animal smell, and as you slice and slice, the tissue inevitably gets under your nails, and the scent lingers on your hands for hours. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z When she was up by Fayge’s side, she could smell a scent on her hair and dress, like roses and wood shavings after a long rain. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a mirror—it had been very expensive—in one corner, and a little table in another one held the scents and oils. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z A Tennyson garden, heavy with scent, languid; the return of the word swoon. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Inside, I breathe in the sweet, living scent of the flowers. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “The boat dumped a rotten carcass or a spoiled haul, right? The flies piggybacked on the dead fish until they picked up Stef’s scent.” Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z And soon the island would be bursting with rich scents and colors. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z The scent of blood and roses stings my nose. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z She unwraps a golden-yellow laddu and I inhale the scent of cardamom and cloves. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z While outside the cool night air is scented with caramel and smoke, this tent is warm and smells of incense and roses and beeswax. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Flames crackled, adding the scent of burning pine to the overwhelming smells from all of Doc’s potions and oils combined. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z So there’s a lot of time spent shattering things that don’t matter, to throw them off the scent. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Fountains splash nearby, and the scent of honeysuckle drifts through the air. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Yet its light and loving scent gave her a sense of security and she smiled at the sun, dressed, and put her mind to inventing boots. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z This was because of the howling and snarling and fighting of the wolves lured to the place by the scent of the roasting meat. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Any given block might steam with the scent of chicken and rice or sausage and fries or a simmering vat of chowder. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The sound of running and falling water was loud, and the evening was filled with a faint scent of trees and flowers, as if summer still lingered in Elrond’s gardens. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The scent of barbecue from the dining hall made his mouth water. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The scent of Gray’s death was on Pax’s fur, but the foxes knew already. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z So he found the stars that formed the shape of the whale, inhaled the deep scent of earth that surrounded him, and began, his voice falling easily into the cadence of the old stories. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z My eyes burn and I am too weak to rise; the scent of sweat and blood makes me feel sick. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The slippers went on at once, a new handkerchief was slipped into her pocket, well scented with Amy’s cologne, the rose was fastened in her bosom, and the nice gloves were pronounced a perfect fit. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z He would follow his scent back to the road after the storm. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Hands rubbed me with pumice and scented cleansers. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z The clothes and scents and jewelry were lovely and special, but I was the same girl underneath all this finery. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z The wind, as he stopped to sniff it, was reassuring, carrying only the scents of evening dew, may and cow dung. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas grabbed the two bars outside of where she held on, moved close enough to smell her—a surprisingly pleasant scent of sweat and flowers. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She smelled his scent of stale tobacco and onion, and his violence. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The air is filled with laughter, John Coltrane, Jay-Z, and the smell of salmon, plus scents of every pie and cake imaginable. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z As they pulled away into the street, Bridge inhaled again, filling herself with the scent of burnt marshmallow. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z The month of brides, the voice that breathed She ran right out of the mirror, out of the banked scent. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z But the scent was old and after a time they went on again. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Taisin lifted the warm teacup in her hands, inhaling the scent of jasmine flowers. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I could smell the faint soft magnolia scent as I sat here, on the lawn. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z At night masked lovers met under the rose-hung colonnades or in the lamplit gardens, and the air stirred with the scent of jasmine and throbbed to the music of the wire-strung mandarone. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He climbed the stairs and caught the scent of his mother’s perfume before he even hit her doorway. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Hazel stopped and then sat up, the better to scent the air. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Nights, wild sunflowers in the vacant lot close up, scents of chicken and collards blow through kitchen windows. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z My whole body sinks onto her bed, still with her comb in my hand and with the scent of cigarette smoke, alcohol, sweat, pain, and grief on the tips of my fingers. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “You know, someone told me, or I read it somewhere, that it takes about a week for scent to die away. How long has it been since you made those traps?” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Mixed with the resinous scent of the firs there came another smell, strong and fragrant, yet sharp—the perfume of flowers, but of some kind unknown to Hazel. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I put a pan on the stove and dry toasted the cacao nibs, tingeing the air with the earthy scent I loved. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z The scent of Snow’s rose curls up into my nose, down into my throat, squeezing it tight with despair. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z The scent, even stronger than the smell of the leaking gas stove, was coming from Lucky or Salvador. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Kutti lay close to us, the scent of his wet fur comforting me as much as his warmth. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z There was a smell of scented soap on his face. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z How strong was his scent over the tar and straw and farmyard? Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “But this is half-blood scent, I swear. They are on board!” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z "They always put lavender in your soap. It's the queen's preferred scent." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z For the scent had borne him back to the day when he had lit his little fire under the sunny bank; and for the moment all else between was out of waking memory. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The steam rose from the shirt and filled my head with the clean fresh scent of sun-dried cotton, and bubbles of perspiration flushed along my hair line and dripped down my neck. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z The air grows heavy with trampled plants, the scent of blood, and the musty stink of the monkeys. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He would savor every tear she shed and replace that sweet green flower scent with the salt of her sorrow on his tongue. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He said the scent came from dissecting sharks and whales, from cutting away layers of blubber and plunging her hands inside the cavities of marine creatures that were twenty times her size. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z They felt as though they could smell the warm scent of the children’s scalps, and touch those scabbed knees and hear those far-off voices. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Smells of black pepper, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and garlic mingle happily with the scent of new paint. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I recall the muscles of his thighs and the scent of his hair. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Stella remembers every moment since she was born: every scent, every sunset, every slight, every victory. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z As the sweet scent of the flowers filled the air, Minli realized the stick had become a peach tree. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z ‘He messed up the scent back there, pinching that cast-off mail-shirt that he found, and paddling all round the place before I could get there.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The aim is to confuse the male moth and alter the normal behavior so that, in the welter of attractive scents, he cannot find the true scent trail leading to the female. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z The room was windowless like the slaughterhouse ramp and tinged with the amniotic scent of the sea. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I remember no tender words or scented kisses. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The horrible wrong scent of it was still in my hair, on my skin, inside my nose, so every inhalation carried it deeper inside me. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z The piney scent of a real Christmas tree mixed with the aroma of cinnamon from the gingerbread cookies reminded me of. . . nothing. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z There was no scent of foundry runoff in this water, so we drank and I topped off my water bottle. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The scent was strong; his brother had smelled his rage. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The scent of partially combusted oil suffused the air. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Grenn's mount shied at the scent of him; even now, after more than a year, the horses were uneasy in the presence of the direwolf. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Pax shook the night’s rain off his back and headed for the road without even stretching his stiff muscles, straining for his boy’s scent. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Like a false scent, the authorship question has propelled historians down labyrinthine trails of evidence in quest of the real and true author. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z We had thought that the village was more than three days away, but after only a day and a half of walking, we began to smell the scent of cooking palm oil in the air. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z We dozed blissfully in the scented water until we looked like prunes, and then, because we could hardly walk from the drowsiness brought on by those hot, delicious baths, we headed right to bed. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z With the door closed, I notice the faint scent of bleach and artificial lemon in the air. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z I pulled out my mother's upper right-hand bureau drawer and slipped the blue jewelry box from its hiding place under the scented Irish linen handkerchiefs. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z The room filled up with the sweet scent of the warm strong sachet she used. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Eleanor closed her eyes and sighed, feeling and hearing and smelling the house; a flowering bush beyond the kitchen was heavy with scent, and the water in the brook moved sparkling over the stones. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z I rub a sprig of rosemary and bring its clean, strong scent to my nose the way she taught me. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z The anguish of separation was scarcely bearable for him, and when at last he picked up his mistress’s scent, it wasn’t a second too soon. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z The staircase swooped down, winding on and on, and she followed the rose scent whenever another door or arch appeared. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He had the scent of the boy in his nostrils, a prickle at the nape of his neck. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z For several minutes I sat dumbstruck, staring at the wreckage of the tent’s once-graceful form amid the acrid scent of singed hair and melted nylon. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Vases of blossoms give off a cloying scent that makes my eyes itch. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The room smelled of salt water and snow and of the past—it was full of the scent of lost days. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “No, not a burrow. A great field of scented plants that will cover us, sight and smell, until we’re rested. Come out here and smell it, if you like.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The lady bends her scented head to whisper. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I inhaled the sweet scent of milk rice that wafted through our apartment. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The air smelled fresh and icy and like a particular type of vegetation I’d never learned the name of, but the scent of which seemed to come alive only in the late evenings. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The same threatening scent that had made him anxious for two days. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z For Ray, this one scent is multiplied by one thousand. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He crept down the hill and circled the camp as close as he dared, scenting from all directions. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “The scent lures you in close so it can eat you,” says Dylan. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She entered without knocking, as she always did, and immediately noticed the scent of roses, even though they were not in season. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z His shop was a flurry of good smells—jars, barrels, small mountains of spicy scent. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Autumn filled the air with the slightly burnt scent of drying grasses, and the Wood was colored as if it were on fire. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The moist tips of their little black noses wiggled and twisted as if trying to catch a scent. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Even over the peanut butter, Pax recognized the scent: his boy’s father. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Tiny perfume blimps drift about, leaving their scented trails. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The scent came right into the bathroom and wrapped around my nose like a winter scarf. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I walked to Gigante some afternoons and pulled mangoes and chiles from wooden crates, holding them to my nose, inhaling the scents of home. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z There’s perfume in the air and stale smoke, and the scent of working flesh. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Though we stood in Denmark’s woods, there floated as on abreeze the imagined scents of the distant Bible lands: myrrh and aloe and henna and cinnamon. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z It arrived on an enormous wooden tray, scented and gleaming, with a sprig of parsley in its mouth and a carrot protruding from its rump, the whole reposing on a bed of tomatoes. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He tried to breath in her jasmine scent so he’d never forget it. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Smoke filled the air, and the hot breeze from the island brought the scent of the napalm to us. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z It was early rainy season, and the frangipani trees planted next to the walls already filled the yard with the sickly-sweet scent of their flowers. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z They brought the scent of the Sahara and Christmas, and yanked the slender, ovate leaves down from the frangipani and the needlelike leaves from the whistling pines, covering everything in a film of brown. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z They were not even quartering on the scent. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent of him lingers, even after the echo of his presence fades to a dull hum. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z If you picked up just a few of the fallen leaves and crushed them in your hands, you could smell their pungent scent. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I was warm in his jacket, though, breathing in the scent of it when I thought he couldn’t see. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I probe sore flesh and rub scented balms into stiff joints. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Ophie looked into the closet, which was deep and carried a sickly sweet scent. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Before the children had gone half the distance to the bridge, the wind began to carry a strong, spicy scent to their noses. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z When Dede next notices, the garden’s stillness is deepening, blooming dark flowers, their scent stronger for the lack of color and light. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z So it was a shock when I came upon the scent on my fifth- grade teacher, who said it was nothing but plain ordinary Ponds Cold Cream. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent of pine and what I imagined the bottom of a lake would smell like filled the room. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z The falling snow had masked the boar’s scent, but now the white wolf had the smell. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The spicy-sweet aroma that rose from freshly split cedar was the same scent that often filled the shell house in Seattle when Pocock was at work up in his loft. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Really only turkey vultures could pick up the scent of a human. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z And as long as there’s work, they will not have to lie next to the lifeless soul of a man whose scent still lingers in another woman’s bed. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z When Uncle Darnell came out, the sheriff said, “We got a scent.” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z "I know. You need hundreds of petals to make a scent, ideally thousands, but I had to try, for Mo." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The slaves were still about, stealing a farmer’s chickens in a morning raid, but the hounds had the scent. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z The wet scent of an armpit hung in front of my face. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I couldn’t see him, only hear him, smell the scent of old sweat, and dirt, and sour breath. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z By five-thirty the entire house sparkled, with scented candles that Twinkle had picked up in Hartford illuminating the items on the mantel, and slender stalks of burning incense planted into the soil of potted plants. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z She sniffed and bristled in distrust at the human scent on him. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The scent that wafts from it is the unmistakable smell of the ocean, a bright summer day at the seashore. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z His red suit made his pupils look even more washed out, and his body seemed tense, like a dog scenting its prey. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z A hot breeze carried the sweet scent of prairie grass through the open door. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z A wind blew up off the marsh, bringing its dark, muddy scent. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The familiar scent of scared screecher wafted my way. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Already he could smell them, the several scents of the creatures standing or sitting, or, in the case of what appeared to be a raccoon, asleep. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Soon a kettle began to whistle softly on an electric heater, and Az poured the boiling water into an antique pot, releasing a floral scent into the room. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “But, obviously, we shall need to disappear. Could we swim the river? No scent then, you know.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly Frodo laughed: from the covered basket he held, the scent of mushrooms was rising. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The feel of the muscles in your arm, the scent of your breath, the blackness of your hair, the curled smile. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Those sounds and scents both unnerved and comforted her—they reminded her of the Night Zoo. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The air was laced with the warm, festive scent of pine smoke. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Something in his chest hitched, broke, as the warm scent wafted up toward him, honey and nuts and vanilla. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z There was only the delicious, extravagant, warm, tasty scent of buttery baking crust, and of vanilla cream, and of powdered sugar, still drifting in the heated air. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Yet nowhere did they see or scent a living man. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I climb onto her lap, like a child, and wrap my arms around her neck, smelling the familiar, safe, vanilla scent of her perfume. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z That was all, there was nothing more than that, they wanted their farm and the closeness at hand of the people they loved and the scent of strawberries outside their window. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The scent of fish oil wafts through the train car. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Her footsteps sounded in the corridors, her scent lingered on the stairs. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The sensation is identical to entering the circus, even down to the scent of caramel lingering in the air, but there is something deeper beneath it, something heavy and ancient underlying the paper and string. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He entered a world of clamor, smoke, and steam, refulgent with the scents of murdered cattle and pigs. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z As his eyes softened, the sweet odor of ambrosia arose from the gland on the top of his tail and she was drenched lightly in wolf scent. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I hope to catch a glimpse of the very tops of the tall buildings, but the car is moving too fast—with its fancy seats, too-loud music, and the scent of shiny new things. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The air was still, moist, and suffused with the burned-licorice scent of freshly rolled macadam. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z None of the scents were particularly bad, but they felt too familiar; they reminded her of Baba. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She loved the fresh, damp scent of rainfall. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The familiar scent seemed a promise to him now, and he trotted toward it. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “Our bathwater was scented with petals and attars. Believe me, don’t believe me, it was a luxury you cannot dream.” Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Afterward, we lay quiet again, to make certain of his slumber, and then lifted him back between our hips into the bed, so heavy and alive with our mixed scent. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The thick scent of the tree blossoms was beginning to border on nauseating. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Soon we were flying past perfect rows of citrus trees, and that glorious scent was in the air. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She nuzzled his neck and smelled his milky, powdered scent. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z When they stopped to sleep, she dreamed of ashes, drifts upon drifts of them, covering the Wood in a stale scent of burning. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Now it pulled the warm scent of brine-washed sea urchins, mussels, and kelp from the rocks and carried it gently across the beach and up the hill. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Throughout the Orleans, Lucky Girl’s enemies would be searching harder now, sure that they were on the scent. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I turned the lid and lifted the rose petal jam to my nose, savoring the scent. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z As it floated up and out of the shape on the floor, I smelled the scent of lemon and pine. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Bigger saw a thin spout of steam jutting from the pot and smelt the good scent of coffee. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The voice he did not hear, the scent without a smell. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The mosque had just opened, and he could smell the faint scent of fresh paint in the wide, airy prayer hall. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z The foyer's usual rosy scent had been replaced by a hot, putrid odor. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Until a shifting breeze brought a scent that called him to instant alert. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She smiled, her cheek grazing against his, and she felt the little beginnings of stubble, smelled sweat mixed with the musky scent he wore. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z It was a lax sunny day, warm and with the scent of pines heavy on the air. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I breathed their scent to calm my roiled thoughts, even while I prayed for Hamlet to appear. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z ‘Player’s Navy Cut. It’s the best there is. These Norwegians use all sorts of disgusting scented tobaccos, but I wouldn’t touch them. ’ Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z It was as if the scent could, at least for a while, stifle her questions and make her a little more like him, a little more certain, a little less questioning. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She hugged me, and I breathed in the sweet orange scent of her hair dressing. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He lost the scent, found it, then lost it again. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Music floats out of some, giggles burst from others, and the scent of sweet pastries mingles with the nectar of flowers. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The scent of burning wood, usually so comforting when Daddy lit a fire on cold days, drifted through the forest. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Usually the air was scented with jasmine incense, but all the burners were empty. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z First Mrs. Walton lathers my hair with a vanilla-almond scented shampoo. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The scent of sour wine and garlic clung to Varys instead of lavender. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z As she dried the limp blond hair with a towel, she leaned in close, inhaling the scent of my sister’s scalp. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The garlic stalks, which Mama hated and Doc loved, had recently blossomed into fat flowers, adding their sharp, stinging scent to the air. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z We took handfuls of sediment from homemade African beer, which has a strong scent much favored by pigs, and placed it upwind of the pig. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It forced him to cling tight to the things he could remember, like silver bangles catching in sunlight, a sweet scent he knew but couldn’t place. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The summers were crackling hot, the air dry and perfumed with the vanilla scent of ponderosa bark. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I cut by scent more than sight so that I didn’t know exactly what I had until I was back inside. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The lemon scent, the photos, the flowers, the quietness of the night, and the swaying shadows combined to bring him back. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The scent of the onion rings travels throughout the whole apartment. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Flower and fruit grew together on the same tree and everywhere was the scent of ripeness and the booming of a million bees at pasture. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z All three of them were acutely alert, ramrod straight in their seats, listening to every sound of the wood, looking through every shadow, catching every scent, searching for something out of place. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z But it’s tinted a light green and gives off a sweet, clean scent. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The scent of Marco’s skin beneath the ink and his cologne. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He lived out the winter in that ugly, neon-lit neighborhood, with its air full of the scent of popcorn, simmering hot dogs, and orange drink. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent of fresh hot bread stirs my hunger. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z As we trudge back through the woods, we reach a boulder, and both Gale and I turn our heads in the same direction, like a pair of dogs catching a scent on the wind. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z It’s just like the scent of Doña Rosa’s funeral, where it was wall-to-wall with stinky carnation wreaths all over the place. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z The scent of it set the horses to screaming. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It’s the way the sheets are at first cold and then warm, and it’s the way they smell a little smoky, like camping, a scent that represents both freedom and safety. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z It frightened him that he slept well at nights, that he was still calmed by the scent of orange leaves and the turquoise stillness of the sea, that he was sentient. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Before dawn Mrs. Ortiz awakened me from a deep sleep, hugged me against her pillow-soft chest that had a lavender scent, and whispered, “Don’t forget us!” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I take a shower and scrub the gold paint, the makeup, the scent of beauty from my body. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I can’t help it; despite warnings and ghosts and shaky boycotts and cataclysmic girl-destroying exhalations, I lie down, rest my head on Oscar’s pillow, and breathe in the faint scent of him: peppery, sunny, wonderful. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z The scents of whiskey and perfume and sweat. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The smoke came first as a faraway scent, and then as a thundercloud rolling from the kitchen into the living room: the hot dogs. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z The bag stank, like he had kept old cabbages in it, and the loamy scent of the leaves trapped inside did nothing to improve the smell. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Shriveled petals leave a rotten scent throughout the room. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Butterflies fluttered around flowers that filled the air with light scents of vanilla and cinnamon. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Pax knew that the humans would not scent Gray, and that Gray would not venture out while they were near. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I gasped, knowing where my scent would lead. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Kneeling as if for prayer, she dismissed Cristiana, who set down the basin of scented water she carried. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He lay down on his bed, held his baseball glove up to his face, and breathed in its leathery scent. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z The air was warm and heavy with the scent of burnt koka leaves, a smell I recognized from ceremonies of the past. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Marcus dressed carefully and presented himself to his father with his dark curly hair tamed with scented oil. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Wolves would cower in the glens like foxes when they caught that deadly scent. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z The cubs dangled their tongues and let the scent of warm edible flesh enter their noses. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z “The scented candles that are supposed to smell like summer night never smell this way. They always smell like scary-guy cologne.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Mixed up with the scents of Doc’s and Gran’s handmade potions, the whole place smelled like spice-filled woods after a hard rain. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z A scent I recognised, a scent I knew. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z And outside the walls, for half a mile around in every direction, the air was scented with the heavy rich smell of melting chocolate! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z The larks went up, twittering in the scented air above the down. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I went down two flights of stairs, and the scent of pancakes drifted from a door on the right. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The sharp scent of peppermint hovers in the air. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Then, I guess the wind must have shifted and brought him the bull’s scent; and evidently that scent told him for certain what I was only beginning to suspect. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z On the other side of the brick wall I sensed Miss Lilian listening, her head up, like a hound on the scent of some thing. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I follow the scent of the dead, the sounds of the moans getting louder, and move cautiously down the tunnel. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z But above the commingled scents rose the one he craved more than any other. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He had applied an overdose of English Leather and Ben rolled down the window to cut the power of the scent. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The adults were looking around, and then the woman put the monkey down, and it began to cast this way and that on the grass as if it were scenting or looking for footprints. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z In the prison yard, I held the Madonna tightly against my chest, so close that I could smell my mother’s scent on the statue. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Something in that scent had set his nerves alight. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Pax tried to scent, but the gusting breeze carried only the musk of enraged coyotes. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The scent of it was strong enough to choke any animal you can think of. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The spring scent of apple blossom drifted through the open window. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Sarai knew the scents of humans, and the rhythms of their breathing. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The man’s full-teeth welcome smile remained frozen in place, but the room had flooded with the bitter scent of deception as he answered her. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z We leave the room free of everything but our scent. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Because she could smell the spiteful scent of hot metal. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z When she scented me she kept quite still for a moment and stared toward me with her big dark eyes. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z In the ghost light he saw her bright hair, her firm-set mouth, her candid eyes; he felt the warmth of her breath; he caught the friendly scent of her flesh. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z As soon as they broke under the weight of the pestle, I smelled the warm, soapy scent of them. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He thought he could smell smoke, though perhaps it was just the scent of his nerves fraying. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z All that sheep aroma must’ve masked our scent, because after a minute the creature seemed to give up and reeled out the window. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z The afternoon sun failed in its attempt to light the room through the single window, and the press of bodies and scents and sounds melted to give us an aromatic and artificial twilight. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He recognized her hair, an over-teased corona of dyed blonde curls and her scent of lemons and aerosol. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The leg that had been part of him his whole life, as much a part of him as his own scent, was gone. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Mom knelt and wrapped me into her, and she smelled like a strange mix of old and new—like her flower shampoo and a newer, deeper scent of dark chocolate. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z But there was no way to keep its scent out of the water and the old man knew that a very bad time was coming. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He dropped to the cool dirt and watched as, below, Gray and his mate emerged from their rests to scent the air, relieve themselves, then set off for food. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Eight o’clock had struck before I got into the air, that was scented, not disagreeably, by the chips and shavings of the long-shore boat-builders, and mast, oar, and block makers. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z I could still smell his scent in the collar. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z My skin thrills at the familiar scent of him. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He caught the scent of garlic sausage, spiced and savory, so tempting it made his empty stomach growl. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The wide warm night and the scent of flowers and the sea, and the silence, bathed them like soothing water. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the scent of jasmine, she remembered, and night-blooming roses that had never felt the touch of a human hand. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z They scented her with spiceflower and cinnamon; a touch on each wrist, behind her ears, on the tips of her milk-heavy breasts. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He smelled not slime and corruption, but good, clean air scented by creosote. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Or would you breathe deep to sample their scent? Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z That night, when her mother came into her room, Olanna smelled the floral Chloe perfume, a lovely scent, but she did not see why a person needed to wear perfume to bed. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The feel of her skin, the scent of her perfume. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z The scents in the air were familiar—hay and sweat and manure—but inside the wood-paneled confines, they were nauseating. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The drakon hissed, spitting jets of green poison that smoked on the mossy ground and set tar pits on fire, filling the air with the scent of fresh pine and ginger. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Mole began to snuffle, sucking gobs of air over the hundreds of scent glands in his nose. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Inside there’s a bag of Boomchickapop kettle corn, a bottle of pineapple-coconut water, a can of Axe body spray in Peace scent, and a card Britain and Golly helped me with. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z The scent of Christmas Night was enfolding me now and I saw her face draw closer, her eyes widening. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I took out my cannula so I could smell better, breathing him in and breathing him out, the scent fading even as I lay there, my chest burning until I couldn’t distinguish among the pains. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z His horse moved closer, caught the rank scent of blood, and galloped away. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z It’s got a distinct scent, especially when warmed, that the chocolate doesn’t fully mask. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z "Last week we found this haunted watchtower, and the day before we chased a herd of wild horses. You should have seen them run when they caught a scent of Nymeria." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I raised them to my face, inhaling their grassy scent. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Its lush wildness embraced us, and strange scents greeted my nose. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Vines with tiny wildflowers crept up to the ceiling, filling the air with the scent of summertime fields. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z It’s easy to point at other men, conveniently dead, starting with the ones who first scooped up mud from riverbanks to catch the scent of a source. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z It smelled as though scent scientists had engineered it to give off the whiff of walking past a high-end rare book dealer’s shop in Paris or London. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “These are autopsy reports,” he said, opening the first book as the scent of mildew filled the room. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Because women may love flowers, but only one woman loves the scent of gardenias in late summer that remind her of her grandmother’s porch. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z It looked normal, but there was a sweet floral scent that wasn’t there before, the smell of earth after rain. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z It is a common misconception that birds abandon their babies because of scent. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The gritty, bacony, syrupy scent drifts into my room, and I soon forget about the drunken cloud that surrounds Pop Pop. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The scent trail shifts, causing the predator to miss the pounce. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I smell the musky scent of warning from my friend Baron Weasel. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I could smell the warm pine scent of hair tonic. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I wanted to lean in, to inhale the scent of him. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z When the animal caught the scent of death, he screamed and reared, rolling his eyes. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z But the markings here were strong: the challenger hunted this territory, and the threat in his scent was unmistakable. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She says the flowers have no scent and the waterfall has no water and the trees have no roots. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z An unseen hand turned off the radio as he crossed the threshold, and bags of potato chips vanished, leaving the faint scent of salt to mix with vermilion oil paint and wet clay. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z This thought silences me and we’re quiet for a long time after that, breathing in the scent of eucalyptus, watching the leaves fluttering all around us. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z “What would he have the boy take the trunk down for and leave the car out? It was to throw us off the scent.” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z There were brushes and combs on the dressing-table, scent, and powder. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z That’s what she calls it every time; her answer about how it feels has to do with the scent of beach roses mixed with roller coasters and fireworks. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Their scent reminded me of my favorite dreams. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The air is dense with the chattering of shoemakers and the gamy scents of leather and tannin and dye. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The dank, dirty, brown room suddenly vibrated with sound and possibility and the sweet scent of Faith. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter ordered most of the clothes packed up and delivered, and took one or two things with her when she and Lyra walked back to the flat Then a bath, with thick scented foam. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Now he speeded up as he smelled the fresher scent and his blue dorsal fin cut the water. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Colour and scent and sound, rain and the lapping of water, even the mists of autumn and the smell of the flood tide, these are memories of Manderley that will not be denied. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Fugitive scents wisped past his nose as he ran: oak leaves, fog, jasmine, car exhaust, ocean breeze, his own sweat. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I’m not sure how long I clung to him, rubbing my forehead against his rain-plastered neck and breathing the scent of his wet fur. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Several times he crept to the very rim of the fire bed, found the smell of meat laced with the warning scent of the war-sick men, then leaped back. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Ash could smell the scent of her mother’s skin now, and it was the fragrance of the Wood, oak and moss and wild- flower. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I smelled lemons warmed by the summer sunshine, my favorite scent in the whole world. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The breeze, still cool, carried the morning scent of prairie grasses and moist soil. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I had simply left too much scent around my traps. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She got hit, and now she’s in some dream state where Luke Messenger spoke the lyrics she was just listening to, and has now handed her a towel that has the scent of pine trees. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I try to keep track of turns, but Phil meanders around a bit, clearly trying to throw me off the scent of the trail. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z When she stepped in the room, her scent floated out to me, dark and spicy like the snuff she packed inside her cheek. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She pulls a rose down from a hanging branch, closing her eyes as she inhales the scent, the petals velvet soft against her skin. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “A, B, C, vitamin D, vitamin D, vitamin D . . .” The Super-Vox-Wurlitzeriana had risen to a sobbing crescendo; and suddenly the verbena gave place, in the scent- circulating system, to an intense patchouli. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He opened a world where a tropical rain forest steamed and dripped, and where vapors laden with heavy scent drifted out into the thin mountain air. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z There was no sign of the humans, but their scents were fresh and even sharper than before. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Soon they came to a deep gash in the earth, from which rose the scents of water and of things that grew in rich mud. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The scent of fresh bread creeps in, and the stone walls are warm to the touch. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The scent of hot bread drifting from the shops along the Street of Flour was sweeter .than any perfume Arya had ever smelled. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Next she unpacked a large cake of Sunlight Soap, a toothbrush, a packet of hairpins, a bottle of scent, a small folding armchair and a box of throat lozenges. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z "I've been experimenting. It's not that different from cooking. You just distill something over and over until you get the richest scent you can." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z A wisp of scented smoke hung in the air, drawing her down the winding path to where the red priests had fired the great iron braziers outside the house of the Lord of Light. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Some authority of society is probably hot on the scent of your suffocating hair tonic right now. Where did you come from? Why are you following me?” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Outside, beyond the shadow of the church on the village square, the sun shone down from a cloudless blue sky, and the air was filled with scents of summer. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z At the top of the hill the man Jack lost the girl’s scent. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Behind those morning smells lingered the mellow scent of mildew, wood, and Ivory soap. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z He seemed to be crushing scent out of the world with his footsteps. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z The heat-lanterns hiss and crackle and send the scent of woody charcoal through the pavilion. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The cookhouse crew gets right to work, and in no time at all, the boiler is running and the scent of good food—real food—wafts across the lot. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The moon was behind a cloud and, sitting out in the blackness of the yard, she could still smell that cheap vapor-heavy scent of local gin. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The sterile hallways of the ICU and the scent of illness caused me bouts of anxiety when we'd visit her, but no matter how bad she looked, she always seemed to make a full recovery. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z The floor was smooth, and a sweet, woodsy scent filled the entire space. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The cool air was refreshing, despite the dust and the strong scent of mildew. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The scent of wet stone fills the space. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z We entered Albert’s house from the garage and the sweet scents of broiled beef short ribs and spicy codfish soup and sesame-fried zucchini made me think of my own house before my mother died. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The scents of pine oil, tar, and sawdust hung in the air. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Cate cracked our windows, and the air rushing by brought in the scent of rain and carried me quickly into sleep. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z But on that early June morning, the heavy scent of roses was what made my heart ache. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I could smell cashews roasting and ripe star fruit and the scent seemed to dance with the notes in the air. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He was used to working outside among the trees with the scent of fresh pine on the cool breeze. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I want to take all of our trip back home with me—every moment, conversation, taste, and scent—even though I know I can’t. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z The smoke carried with it the scent of soups and stews: nourishment for chilly nights. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She could smell Mrs. Coulter’s scent again, and the roses, and the cigarillo smoke, and the scent of other women. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll think about it,” I say, and step outside into the cool dusk, thick with the scent of fresh earth and cows. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The flower's soft, pungent scent reminds me of home. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He had got together a big bunch and was smelling their faint sickly scent when a sound at his back froze him, the unmistakable crackle of a foot on twigs. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z I nodded and wrapped my arms around him in a hug, breathing in his familiar scent, a mixture of the sweet, musky oil he used in his beard and laundry detergent. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He scented a new story in the offing. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The scent is like incense, deep and spiced, and he can feel smoke curling around his head. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z My feet feel like lead as I make my way to the palace, over ground strewn with windfall apples, their golden scent blowing in the air. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The clean scent of a new car hangs in the space. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z As the birds cooked, bits of steam broke through tiny cracks in the mud and scented the air with a delicious fragrance. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z He had caught scent of the girls who were just up ahead. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I unleash dust and a mustiness scents the air, but my thread count options are limited, so I unzip the sleeping bag, spread it over the chair, and then inflate the camping pillow. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He smoked in silence, thinking of nothing, and listening to the sound of the wind that brought the scent of the desert. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The inexplicable scent of wood shavings hung heavy in the air. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Their popping sound and their sweet scent filled the night air. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Downstairs, I was greeted by the scent of freshly brewed coffee, a smell as disarming as it was disorienting. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The scent of lilies is stifling and when Celia can no longer tolerate it, she transforms all of the flowers into roses. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The scent of sulfur became acrid and choking. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z My head whirled from the strong scent of the koka and the confusing way the shaman mixed his words. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z In the dugout, the familiar mingled scents of leather, sweat, and stale bubble gum wrapped around him like a hug. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The air was warm and heavy with the scent of flowers, and the woods here had a gentle beauty that Sansa had never seen in the north. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He couldn’t hear the whispering of their leaves or smell the medicinal scent of their bark. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Mom’s scent hugs me as soon as I get in the door. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The smells of hot dogs and cotton candy mixed with the ripe scent of the animals. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Her arm was dead, black from the tourniquet down with a faint scent of rot, but she seemed the most peaceful yet. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Something about the scent made her close the door hurriedly, her heart beating hard enough to thump against her ribs. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Removing the stopper, he is confused, for at first the scent and the sensation do not change. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z What is the voice, I meditated, but an expulsion of air; a few vapors scented with the curdled decoctions of the stomach, vegetables mulching and pulverized beef? The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Its window boxes were always bursting with climbing white roses, and their scent clung dense and sweet over this portion of the canal. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z For over a week mourners arrived into the darkened sala, where the window shades had been drawn and the scent of flowers hung heavy in the air. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z As he headed back out carrying a hunk for Bristle, a familiar scent stopped him in his tracks. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z And then the scent of jasmine engulfs us. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z The white of the sky and the chug of the train, the speed and the rocking and the grease scent tipped me toward giddy. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I sneak down to Madrina’s apartment, where the door is unlocked and it’s completely empty, but her scent still lingers in the air—cigar and sage smoke, Florida water, incense, and cheap perfume. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z And the car immediately filled up with that scent, the scent of a golden dawn. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z My nose registers the conflicting scents of roses and blood. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He placed notices in publications around the world to make it known that the Midway was to be an exotic realm of unusual sights, sounds, and scents. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z My thin pillow was lumpy and had an ammonia scent that burned my nose. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I stood mesmerized by the heat and the luscious scent until the rain interfered, running its icy fingers down my back, forcing me back to life. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He had the look of a bloodhound tracking a scent. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Already Volkheimer’s eyes have come alive, a lion who has caught the scent. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Up front there were two balsam trees, and their scent mixed with the waxy smell of the candles. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The recent rainfall filled the cottage with the scent of damp soil. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z But the steam-filled air was bursting with the scents of turmeric and dill and rice and salmon and dried Persian limes. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The warmth of the water instantly soothes my skin, while the oils start to work their scented magic. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I backed deeper into the darkness, but she’d caught my scent and started barking her mangy head off. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Lured by the scent of water, Pax scrambled past him, straight down the cut. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z This was good news 'cause if Carver scents you're unpopular, he joins in. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Thornton’s desperate struggle was fresh-written on the earth, and Buck scented every detail of it down to the edge of a deep pool. The Call of the Wild 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z Once again I’d like to face a mountain breeze and smell the wonderful scent of the redbuds, the pa paws, and the dogwoods. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z To stay she would have to explain herself, so she slipped away into the darkness, tiptoeing quickly over the slabs of stone and the scented herbs that grew between them. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The wind was in her face and she realized she was upwind of the bear, her scent blowing right to him. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Bailey peers at a nearby rose, and while it is cold and frozen and white, there is the barest hint of scent as he leans closer. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z There was a topmost scent of joss sticks and incense, like the fumes of some exotic smokehouse, but beneath the smoke lay a deeper and much more powerful stench. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Her head just over mine, her breath warmly scented with food. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z For a few seconds, all she does is breathe in the scent of the flowers, and then she turns to me and, without a word, kisses me. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Mary watched one day as a zalif examined the hole in her front wheel, touching here and there, lifting her trunk up in the air and back again, as if sampling the scent. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “Besides, it's going to take more than a few scented candles to ward off our neighbors.” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The scent of my burning flesh chokes me. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z In the heat of late summer, the scent of her bergamot hair pomade was like sweet, sun-hot oranges. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z She also instructed the kitchen to bake plum cakes, and the scent of fruit and cinnamon was already wafting through the house. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z He ignored the scents that had come into the room with him, dismissed the scents that he could safely ignore, honed in on the smell of the thing he had come to find. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Inside the manse, the air was heavy with the scent of spices, pinchfire and sweet lemon and cinnamon. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She pestered us for details of our own weddings: the jewels, the invitations, the scent of tuberoses strung over the nuptial bed. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The captain lolled and was nourished by the scent of jasmine pushing the lace curtains out upon the dark air of the room. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Nergal's demons had our scent, and most had twice our number of legs. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “This is one big sweet-smelling city. We know every neighborhood by the scent of its garbage. You’ll be an expert, too, really soon.” The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Frederick’s dreaminess, his otherness—it’s on him like a scent, and everyone can smell it. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z We walk over wooden floors, polished to a sheen with pine- scented wax, past stairs that curve up to a wraparound balcony that overlooks the gardens. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z At night when his studying was over he went to his nightly letter to her as one goes to a scented bath. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I buried my face in the clothes for the scent of my mother, but of course they came from some American child who’s no kin to us. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The dark room had a musty, wet smell, laced with a deep coppery scent so strong he could taste it. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Once I was awake, I tried to separate the other aromas of my grandparents’ house: Some mornings the meaty, spicy scent of sausage came up the stairs; other days the sweet fragrance of fresh muffins. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z You know the scent of pine and the many ways root bark can heal. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z “Thanks,” he said, and ran ahead, the scent of cigarette smoke lingering in the air. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Behind the door, the stove was making pancakes which filled the house with a rich baked odor and the scent of maple syrup. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z He picked up his own scent easily although it had rained hard. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The scent of laundry soap, old books, and double chocolate pecan cookies from the Vanderbeekers’ floor gave way to the smell of Miss Josie’s Southern Rose perfume on the second floor. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z A south breeze brought the scent of lilacs and sweet fennel to his nostrils and set all the frosty-green leaves of a silver poplar tree to trembling. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Will breathed in the scent of Lyra’s sleepy body with a happy satisfaction: she was here, she was real. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Showers of petal snow sifted down when the wind touched the green branches, and the blossom scent drifted upon the air. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z It shone on the glass top of the dressing-table, on the brushes, and on the scent bottles. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I breathed deeply of the sweetly scented air. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z In the silence, with the air still scented with exploded powder, collectors accompanied by armed guards went to each ticket booth and collected the accumulated silver, three tons of it. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Kaede’s eyelids fluttered as the scent of it wrapped around her. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “I wrapped myself in an illusion that can only be smelled instead of seen. You never know what supernaturals you’ll run into at the Bureau, so I make sure to always hide my magician’s scent.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z The noise will bring them, the shouts and screams, the scent of blood. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The scent was overpowering, as if there'd been an explosion at a perfume factory. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z It would be the best moment, before the full flush of summer, and in the valley the azaleas would be prodigal of scent, and the blood-red rhododendrons in bloom. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Strange spices scented the chilly autumn wind, and he could hear faint cries drifting over the wall from the streets beyond. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Ghost raced ahead at first scent of them. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The scent of burning wood reminded everyone of land so far away, and sunk many of the men into nostalgia and fresh pangs of homesickness. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z They seemed to pick up some scent, and they searched the ground for a while near the place where you halted. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z There was the smell of freshness in the air, that edible scent the baked soil gave out at the first touch of rain. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z There’s a faint, metallic scent in the air. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He held it for her to sniff the woodsy pine scent. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It smelled like strawberries, the scent of my favorite shampoo. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z As I open the door, the clean scent of apples greets me. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z And then they were leaving that hateful room, and Mrs. Coulter was half-carrying, half-supporting her along a corridor, and then there was a door, a bedroom, scent in the air, soft light. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z But beneath the heady perfume, there was another faint scent. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z I found out later that their fruit was too small and bitter and full of worms to be eaten, but right then the trees filled the air with the sweet promising scent of blossoms. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she said goodbye and breezed out the door, leaving us in silence with a light sweet scent of tangerines. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Their mingled scents drifted in the air, rousing all my senses and sharpening my mind. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Kaede wanted to stay there forever, with her face buried in Taisin’s hair, but she could still smell the scent of Elowen’s funeral pyre, and she wondered if it would always be with her. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She’d fled into the dressing room and changed her clothes, hoping the scent wouldn’t linger. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I could feel myself growing stronger, like one of those plants in a time-lapse video, And the scent coming from the cave was nothing like the dank wet underground. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z His senses reeled from the scent of her hair and skin. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z There's a slight, sweet scent that reminds me of lilies. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Which was why perfumers usually kept something on site to help clear the scent from the nose. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Even their scent was a perfect mix—combining the crisp freshness of a petunia with a pansy’s delicate richness, creating a cool, clean aroma that was both invigorating and calming at once. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z In the old days, the winds swept through the irrigated plains around Jalalabad where farmers grew sugarcane, and impregnated the city's air with a sweet scent. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The scent of eucalyptus wafted at them in soft swaths. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The light of sunset filters through the trees, and I take a deep breath, drinking in the scent of pine needles. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z It never failed; even today, with paintings crying and strangers lurking, the scent of her mom’s chicken and rice eased her mind away from all that trouble, at least for a few seconds. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z It lifted its head, nose wriggling, trying to catch our scent. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z At home, I give Mom a kiss on the cheek because she needs it, and I inhale the scent of red wine. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The barn was empty: not even the leftover scent of manure greeted us. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He’d rinsed out his clothes earlier to lessen their scent and hung them from a tree to dry. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z In my room, I find my tournament outfit spread out on my bed, scented with verbena and lavender. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He could taste the smell as he inhaled the scent of decomposing flesh. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z Around him soft bright moss curled up the yellow birches, lichens roughened the rocks, and crushed needles let go their piney scent. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Something wasn't right. no thick scent of Turkish coffee brewing. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z "That water may have thrown the brute off our scent," panted Bree when he had partly got his breath again. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z "Mother says she wanted the whole court to preview our new line of scents, just in time for the queen's presentation of toilette-box allotments for the new year." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I loved the scent of the night air. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z There was a pop and he was gone, leaving a faint scent of grapes that was quickly blown away by the wind. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z With him comes the scent of boiled plantain and lemongrass tea. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The air seemed hot and somehow breathless with the scent of ambergris and sandalwood. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z A cousin lit some incense in a brass holder, and the new scent drifted in thin wisps of smoke toward the yellowed ceiling. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z The foul stench of the river was kept away by the wall, but the air was full of another scent that made every nerve in Matt’s body tighten with alarm. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I did not heat the water, either, because I was afraid that the heating coil would make the rainwater lose the scent of the sky. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Their soft scent covers the hard truth of what has happened here. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z She kept low to the ground, inhaling, searching for Tane’s scent, her wild- girl senses alert. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z The air grew warmer between the green walls of hillside and hillside, and the scent of turf rose strong and sweet as they breathed. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z A smoky scent hung in the air, along with an unmoving haze that had drifted from the open field where big kids sometimes played touch football, or tossed Frisbees. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z My sisters and I were folded into the scent of flower nectar, and arranged ourselves around a table. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Both of them came alive instantly at the strange scent. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The mother tiger and the other baby must have caught the cub’s scent, because suddenly they came out into the open. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Through the moth’s senses she smelled his sandalwood and clean musk scent. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I soak in the Grand Banquet Hall: candelabras and centerpieces dripping with white and gold, animated ceiling frescoes of the royal family's bloodline, roses opening and closing to release their scents. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I breathe in and pretend that I’m taking in my mother’s scent—baby powder and cheap perfume. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Here at the summit of Round Top the air was cool, there was no wind, the odor of death was very slight, just that one pale yellow scent, a memory in the silent air. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She took a deep breath and the air brought her the sweet scent of peaches that were drying in the courtyard to be used in preserves. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew it was A1 by the way he smelled—I can still call the scent of lemongrass to mind. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed around the lodge, found no scents to say the house was occupied by people, and squeezed under the porch. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z A soft breeze plays with her hair, bringing with it the mingling scent of dusty tomes and damp, rich ink. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The scent wafting from the thin neck is bright and floral. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The squealing of the pig and the scent of his blood made the hogs beneath me go nearly wild with anger. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z But then he would lower his head for a new scent and run ahead. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Their scent, shape, and color became part of her waking hours. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z There was the tantalizing melancholy in the tingling scent of burning hickory wood. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent instantly seeped up through the old floor boards. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The early morning sky was flushed pink over the Wood, and the air smelled of the last of summer, that scent of slowly fading grasses combined with the first hint of cool winter. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z A sharp, acrid scent, like overheated rubber or charred leaves. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I breathe the scents buried inside this book: aged paper, and a hint of spice. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z It has a waterfall without water and flowers without scent and trees without roots. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z The sharp scent of fish hits the room. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He was surrounded by the scent of wood smoke mixed with distant honeyed flowers. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z If s one of the few clear memories I have of her—the cinnamon scent of her hair, the sparkle in her storm-sea eyes. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I liked jasmine in Rose City’s Dragon Pearl Jasmine, but that paled next to the scent of the fresh flowers. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Only the scents of her garden made her feel a little better as she went up the steps to the front door. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z As the boys began to carry the boat down the ramp to the water, some of them crinkled their noses, trying to make out the odd scent of the fluid on the bow. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Smoke drifted in the air, a brimstone scent to singe the nostrils, and right in plain view was a long syringe. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z In the confines of the tent, the scent suffused the air, sharp and tangy. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z As Lon finished his story, the Second’s hands drifted to her bloodsword, and the scent of metal bloomed in the greenhouse. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The air is sweet with the scent of his blood. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Their faces were so beautiful, the cloth of their dresses so fine, the scent of their perfume so delicate, I was unsure what to do or say. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z He ran the scent out into a regular forest of prickly pear. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Usually I loved the scent of it, rich with bubbling life, but there was something in it now that smelled burnt and bitter. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Patrolman Mancuso inhaled the moldy scent of the oaks and thought, in a romantic aside, that St. Charles Avenue must be the loveliest place in the world. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The smells of garlic, well-seasoned chicken, and Rosa’s ridiculous lady scent clashed in the steamy air. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Jack slashed at one with his knife and the scent spilled over them. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I open the windows to let some air in because it’s too dead and stale, and then I close them again, afraid the scent of soap and cigarettes and Finch will escape. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The scent of crushed verbena is in my nose. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z His nose had found the scent of the dead geese. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z The sweet, sharp scent of hundreds of flowers greeted her. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z She inhales the scents of the village, the river, the forest, the blue willows. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z The mouse feeder tells us that if you put a strange mouse into one of their cages, one with the wrong, alien scent, they will bite it to death. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The only sound was the “Zip, zip” of the grasshoppers, the only scent that of the warm thyme. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They linger before me like they have found my scent. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I carried the heap of leaves, pressing them to my nose in anticipation, breathing in their strong scent, a scent that seemed sweet at one moment and pungent the next. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Her lemony scent turned acrid, as if she were starting to burn. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z They filled her bath with hot water brought up from the kitchen and scented it with fragrant oils. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She walks away, and I am left with her apology and the scent of her lingering perfume. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “Excellent! Water them, and we will let them scent their prey.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z There was a light breeze, which lifted a faint scent out of the flowers and rustled the stiff leaves, and Mary imagined a huge, dim benevolence holding her up, like a pair of giant hands. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Many creatures sensed the approach of the slithering evil, or scented its dry, musty, deathlike odor. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The sweet, carrion scent of dogwood filled the air; in the evening sunshine, the insects hummed around the dense white cymes hanging low above the grass. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z When I glanced back, he was holding the fabric up to his nose, sniffing the scent, handing it around to his friends. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Despite the heavy musk of cigarettes, sweat, cleanser, and beer in our room, I could actually smell the sweet paper scent of a book. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z He took a step further into the room, his head swinging from side to side like an old tiger scenting prey. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z When I close my eyes and summon the fond smells of childhood, do I smell gingerbread baking or the pine-fresh scent of Christmas trees? Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I put on the jacket; it’s like climbing right into his arms and I’m luxuriating in its heavy embrace, its scent, when I glance down at the desk and see me. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Dust, old paper, the scent of soap on his hands, but nothing of her. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The air had the brittle scent of October. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z A breeze blew over them, filling Pong's nostrils with a scent he hadn't smelled since he left Tanaburi. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z It was all familiar, the scent of the hedges and the earth and the air, so much cooler and moister than in the south. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The scent of fruits filled my nose when Adamu opened our compound gates. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z The air is bad here, there’s too much musk, the overpowering scent of money. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z It smelled as close as it ever did, but her son’s curious personal odor, which always reminded her of the scent of old tea bags, seemed to have lifted. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He moved along the hedge, feeling the breeze from the south and looking for some spot where he could sit and scent it without too much risk. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They say it’s to cover the scent of blood from the mouth sores that will never heal. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z They were breathing the rich scent of grilled onions and keeping dinner warm in the oven by the time he returned. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z She never perspired, never scratched herself, and always kept her faint scent of lavender and lemon. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The hot, reeking scent of their blood was in my nose. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Fat sausages sizzled and spit over firepits, spicing the air with the scents of garlic and pepper. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The child angel had been cleared of moss and planted all around with snowdrops and white narcissus that poured out an overpowering scent. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z In the past, anyhow, the sight of animals, the scent of money deals with expensive stakes, had done much for him. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z There he smelled caches of game buried in the soft earth, but they were marked with powerful warning scents, so he did not dig them up. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The dark electric scent hung heavy in the air. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The next hill was covered with pines, and the sharp scent of their needles filled the air. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I’m seated directly across from her, and the Nag Champa scent tickles my nose, but I don’t tell her this. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The foreign kids are always there, like they need to breathe air scented with their native language a couple times a day or they’ll choke to death on too much American. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z Drogo's braid was black as midnight and heavy with scented oil, hung with tiny bells that rang softly as he moved. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The Governor walked past her, leaving the scent of lemongrass trailing behind him. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z They’d looked delicious hanging from the tree’s branches, but cut up into pieces, they emitted an aroma unlike anything he’d ever smelled before—the scent was intensely sweet, almost sugaring the very air around it. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The scent of his parents’ clothing nearly made him sick with longing. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z With his mind’s eye, Bernard saw' the needle on the scent meter creeping round and round, antlike, indefatigable. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The male, on the contrary, is a strong flier and is attracted even from considerable distances by a scent released by the female from special glands. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z When the beast padded forward and sniffed at the captive knight, every man in that hall could smell the scent of fear. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He wore something spicy, thick, a cloak of scent. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z All around, the scent deep and rich as the darkest chocolate. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Laurent seemed to catch my scent less powerfully than James, but awareness now dawned on his face. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Then the scent of caramel wafts by as he walks, and Bailey finds he is not particularly hungry after all. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Well, now there’d be a real chance, she thought, as she scented herself after her bath. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The gardenia tree fills the night with its scent. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z What you would chiefly have noticed if you had been there was the smells, which came from unwashed people, unwashed dogs, scent, garlic, onions, and the piles of refuse which lay everywhere. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z She could smell the sweet scent of their fur. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It turned a dark beige with swirls of white throughout, and the scent wafted up to Anya. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z The sweet, slightly chemical scent of gun oil; the raw wood of newly constructed shell crates; the mothballed odor of old bedspreads—he’s in the hotel. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She had pulled Pauline close and breathed her in, her particular scent of lavender and eucalyptus, and turned away again before Pauline could see her cry. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Aaron’s scent moves closer to the road but I’m feeling so poor I don’t even look up when I hear distant Noise now and then. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The scent always calmed me down, but it also made me sad because it reminded me of lost friends. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Then the bear leaned back, nose working, as though she could scent the meaning of the human words. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z “I gave him a scented talcum powder. Didn’t you notice his body odor?” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z It stank of diesel and the same charred metal scent that had clung to his boy’s father’s new clothing. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z A tangy scent of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and chocolate wafted around the home eco-nomics building as the budding cooks made samples for themselves and their teachers. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked pleased when he sniffed the powder, and she wondered if he could tell that it was a feminine scent. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Some of the plants were not yet in bloom, their buds curled in pink, pointed spirals held in the pale green calices, but most were already star-flowering and giving off their strong scent. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The air is filled with the scents of corn popping, peanuts roasting, and the tangy undertone of animal. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He saw how, one by one and ending with the gaze-hounds—who did not hunt by scent—the various hounds became uneasy and began to whimper with desire. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent of the direwolves sent horses into a frenzy of fear if they were not accustomed to it, but they'd quiet soon enough once Summer was gone. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z That tangy liquid scent that just about gets me high. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “A lovely summer afternoon full of sunlight and sleepy scents.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z The leaves tossed with a rushing sound and the scent of wild gardenias hidden somewhere in the trees blew from the shore. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The Acllahuasi was a blur of beautiful faces and fine scents and giggling voices. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Even though the village mine has been closed for decades, the scent is still there. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z A faint scent of cologne hovers around him, the kind they sell at the comer drugstore. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The sight of her and the scent of freshly peeled apples made me want to leap up and wrap her in the biggest hug. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Also, there was the powerful, extremely pervasive scent of raccoon. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z He could still smell her rose perfume in his nose and even in his mouth; the sharp flower scent rested against his tongue, as if he were tasting her. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Ray picks up the scent of something new, his nose to the ground. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z She was the faintest scent of a cactus flower, the flitting shadow of an elf owl. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z She lifts her head to inspect a scent on the wind. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Sweet, delicious, the scent made my mouth water. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He lit his pipe, and the scent of tobacco and dried peaches started to cover the smell of spice and wood from the cabin. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Cities were like women, he insisted; each one had its own unique scent. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The scent of squirrel made him remember the taste of hot blood and the way the bones would crack between his teeth. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Instead, she had held still, shivering, heady with the scent of the lilacs, which she’d brought in from the mailbox and arranged in a large vase. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “But one scent is not sweet. Take it out.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I breathed in their familiar scent—bleach, sweat, and something distinctly earthy—and tried not to listen to the conversation above me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Dicey remembered the dog, snuffling at the ground for their scents. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z A current of air slipped through the gym, fluttering the sleeve of her shirt and carrying her sweet peppermint scent my way. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She dragged her feet down the jet bridge, holding my hand and staring at the floor desultorily, until we stepped into the terminal and she caught the scent of Subway. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z His hands, always moving, with their scent of chocolate, which Pax loved, and of mitt leather, which he loathed. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z It had this sort of fruity, floral scent, but the taste was smooth. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Slick grass under my palms and knees, the scent of stagnant water flooding my nostrils. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Following Lady’s scent, the gray fox located her exact position with his nose and leaped. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z But the thought of being there without her, surrounded by her things, her scent, her life, was simply too painful... American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Boots turned his head first, because he had caught that scent again. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z She could smell the scent of night-blooming jasmine and something indefinable — perhaps it was the smell of magic. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Axel smells the pine scent, too, but certainly not as strong as Ray. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He moved his mouth close to her lips and eagerly inhaled the scent of anesthesia, but he was not bold enough to touch them. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Gabi would drift off smelling her mother’s scent on the pillow. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z The scent was strong enough to melt your face. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z The sweet scent of fabric softener mixes with the nostril-searing smell of bleach. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Once every few years, even now, I catch the scent of Africa. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z That particular breed of white rose, the only one hardy enough to survive the wet weather of Ketterdam, had no natural scent. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “Sometimes,” says Mr. James Ito as if in another world, “when I am least expecting it, I catch the scent of strawberries.” Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z He could still feel her lips on his, smell the scent of her hair, and see the gold in her eyes flickering in the candlelight. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He explored her slowly, learning by heart the smoky scent of her body and her clothes, which had been washed with ash and pressed with a coal-filled iron. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The cloying scents of formaldehyde and alcohol sweetened the air. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z They stopped only for meals of grubs and berries, and whenever they did, Pax searched the air for any trace of his boy’s scent, for the faintest sound of his voice. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z A woman knelt before him, her lemony scent so familiar. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The bears continued to look closely at Omakayas, peering with their dim bear eyes, taking in every dot of her scent, remembering it all, knowing. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z The space carries the scent of charcoal and flowers. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “When screechers were invented, Mother Nature made them scented.” Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Annabeth doubted that hiding behind a boulder would do any good when the monsters caught their scent. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z And yes, these are all the scents that, until five minutes ago, made up the Fragrance of Possibility but now reek of crushed dreams. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z “Didn’t see her. Wasn’t looking that way. Just a rustle and a sort of smell of scent.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z I put one hand on her back and I inhale her scent. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I knew she had washed my hair in rosemary, for the scent still clung to me. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Of the sand that still clung to my skin and the scent of Mabel everywhere. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I inhale the fresh scent of him and look up. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I’d never really understood what half-bloods “smell” like to monsters and satyrs, but I knew that your scent could get you killed. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z When Mole got too close, the fox would splash into a stream and wash away his trail, or he would sit in a scented wintergreen patch and watch Mole run right past him. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The prison children would press their faces against the metal gate and sniff the sweet scent of mangosteens and rambutans, the acid aroma of the pomelos and green oranges. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “I had a jar of tropical coconut scent sitting on my night- stand at home. Why didn’t I bring it?” The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Shortly thereafter, the gossip network inside the government had picked up the scent. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z She could feel its heat, and the scent that it gave off tickled her nose. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z There, surrounded by the sweet scent of old motor oil, I lay down on the floorboards next to a gutted transmission and passed out. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She knelt before the painted marble image of the Warrior and lit a scented candle for Edmure and another for Robb off beyond the hills. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The land was flooded, leaving the scent of rainwater in the air. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The creatures—maybe half a dozen, Annabeth guessed—had paused just on the other side of the boulder, but still they gave no indication that they’d caught the demigods’ scent. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Drawn by the scent of the fish, they sat on the hill, barking and growling at each other. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z But White Harbor’s scent was sharp and salty, and a little fishy too. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The sharp, clean scent of pine was in the air. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z A warm breeze laden with the scent of freshly cut grass replaced the house air—not that anything was wrong with the house air. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He could smell only the reek of other unhappy, confined creatures, and sometimes—when the circus was in progress above him—the strong scent of blood, that nearly drove Brute mad. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I couldn’t tell if he was fierce or not, but he hadn’t caught scent of Georgie and me yet. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z He’d roll and wallow in the dirt and go dragging his body through tall weeds, trying to get the scent off; but he couldn’t. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z At this call, the mechanics who had surrounded the truck walked off into the oil-and-gasoline scented dimness, going back to their own work. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z The branches of the oak trees and their dangling threads of moss sweep the ground, and the sweet scent of magnolia flowers fill the air. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I knew she had caught the scent but could only catch it when a breeze came. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes and craned my head to the sky, finding solace in the honeyed scent of sunflowers and warm soil. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z How to wash one’s own hair; how to judge which colors suited one; how to say no in such a charming way that no offense was given; how to put on lipstick, powder, scent. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z There was a strange scent in the air, sharp and floral. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z A good tunnel dwarf can pick up the scent of gold through half a mile of granite bedrock. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Two days after leaving Venice, Hazel still couldn’t get the noxious scent of eau de cow monster out of her nose. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The pack looked to him when the wind carried strange scents or the birds cried nervously. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She jerks awake, alert to fresh scents and sounds. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I breathed a sigh of relief when I awoke early one morning and smelled the scent of rain in the air. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped closer to her and caught the faint scent of honey coming from the wood. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent of oil lamps and old paper and leather circulates. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She went up to the Poconos one afternoon before Christmas and came home with two cases of scented candles. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He continues, Or I guess it is the handkerchief of the Lord, A scented gift and remembrancer designedly dropped, Like grass is a metaphor for God’s greatness or something. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z All laced with that scent of burning that defined the world after the sun flares. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But there was about him a scent of woody smoke and new leaves and the honey of far-off, unseen flowers. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z It was better than the scent of the hookahs. 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