| 单词 | scrambled |
| 例句 | Water sluiced out of my trouser legs as I scrambled out of the pond. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Dismay scrambled for my lap, bobbling the kitchen table on his back. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He scrambled out of bed and glanced at the windows with the drawn curtains, in confusion. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Bo scrambled so quickly out of his sleeping bag that he nearly fell over his own hands. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z He scrambled over to the opening in the floor and reached down and sliced through the iron of the top step as if it were paper. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z By turning the rings, you could encrypt each plaintext letter with a different scrambled alphabet. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Alfred Sewell remembered the panic in the North Division: “Like an immense drove of panic-stricken sheep, the terrified mass ran, and rushed, and scrambled, and screamed through the streets. ...” The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z For breakfast we had scrambled eggs or Cream of Wheat with globs of butter and sugar. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Fie scrambled to gather up the other cassettes he kept in the glove box. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He started to run off, then scrambled back and gave me another hug. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I just burst into tears and scrambled under the bed the three of us shared. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I scrambled onto a boulder and looked down at the horizon as far as I could see. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She fell on the sand, scraping both knees, and scrambled to put distance between herself and the treacherous lake. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Next El Patron put his gnarled old hand on Matt’s head and said, How I scrambled for the coins the mayor threw me! The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z As if to underscore his words, at that moment the sky opened, and Kaede stuffed the last bite of her bun into her mouth as they all scrambled for their rain gear. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He’d scrambled over the embankment and was running around and barking, usual stuff. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He scrambled over the big rocks; a chipmunk skittered ahead of him; he was afraid she would disappear like the echo her voice made. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z She started to say “I think it might be a . . .” but then slipped on loose gravel, and her last word was lost as she scrambled and caught herself before she could fall. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Sefia scrambled away into the trees, dirt flying from beneath her hands and feet. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Nailer scrambled a little farther into the duct, ripping more staples, hurriedly yanking extra copper loose. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Then she handed me a plate of scrambled eggs, made just for me. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Nailer scrambled higher, but there was nowhere else to go. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z While the roosters shrieked, the hens scrambled helter-skelter, commenting shrilly on the action: they clucked hysterically; they cackled obscenely; sometimes their alarmed voices were like machine guns. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m just saying: Maybe scrambled eggs are ghettoized, but they’re also special. They have a place and a time, like church does.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Three kids from Roy’s grade got on the bus and, upon spotting Dana, wisely scrambled for seats up front. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled toward Frank’s position, pushing and hacking monsters out of their way until they stood shoulder to shoulder with the comrades, arranging themselves in a square formation. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I fell backward as she scrambled up my legs and onto my chest. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The spider tumbled from the broken web, hung by a single strand a few inches above the floor, then swiftly climbed the strand, scrambled across the top front rail of the porch, and disappeared. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z So Kyril Montana lurched his car forward and hit the animal; it toppled over with a surprised squeal, scrambled quickly to its feet, and lumbered bluntly off the road. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hurry!” the debil leader barked as we scrambled to our feet. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Mark shook Trina awake and scrambled to his feet, pulling her up with him. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Two of them, an older woman and a teenage boy, immediately scrambled out of the mess and ran down the alley. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She scrambled forward onto the high, sloping ground above the wall. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Fred scrambled around, cramming them back into his pocket, then gave the Dursleys a cheery wave, stepped forward, and walked right into the fire, saying “the Burrow!” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She scrambled out of her sleeping bag and breathed deeply. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Harry scrambled around, threw himself forward, and managed to flatten it. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He scrambled and dashed through the bracken and made it to the path as the carriage came down the track. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Paganini scrambled up from his prone position and hopped to the piano. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Last to join the group was the skunk family, who quickly scrambled up my trunk. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The little girls scrambled off, but curious Oscar stayed on, looking around. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Gum Baby leaped to her feet and scrambled to the top of my head. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He made the top of the podium in a single leap and scrambled up the left pillar. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The boy, dripping with blood and water, scrambled up the muddy shore next to them. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, I could let go of the kid, and he scrambled up through the mud and weeds like a wet cat breaking frantic from a bathtub. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I scrambled to the riverbed somehow, being very careful not to hurt the hot fuzzy body that was against my own. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He scrambled backward, nearly landing himself in the water. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He scrambled to his feet and took a few trembling steps back for a better view, finding it hard to believe what his eyes were seeing. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Dulled by wine and lethargy, my reflexes were sluggish, but I scrambled off the couch and stumbled into the kitchen. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Like a mouse, I scrambled for a hiding place, but I need not have bothered. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Right about now my emotions are like a big pan of scrambled eggs. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Then he stood up, and I scrambled awkwardly to my feet. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z A chair toppled as the woman, half-dressed and in her stocking feet, scrambled breathlessly upon the bed. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Boy howdy, we scrambled out quick to grab those mules. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She scrambled up as well and said, “You know my name. What is yours?” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She jumped down and hopped over the line of shells, then scrambled for the door. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Startled, Cole scrambled to get to his feet. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z When they were all gathered again by the fire, Ben scrambled some eggs and picked a few choice sprigs from the herb garden. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z When we stopped to let Fang off, the roving-eye boys were right there, idling behind us, and they were already parked solidly in front of our place when we scrambled out of the car. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Another student dove into the room, scrambled to their feet, and shut the door behind them. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Cursing, Bernabe stumbled through heaps of mud and refuse in order to get a closer shot, but the raven scrambled frantically away. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He scrambled down the slippery bank to the place where a boulder, large enough to stand on, jutted out. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Ma jumped out the way as I scrambled for the cordless. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Alice cried, and stumbled up and fell across the thwart and half out of the canoe and then scrambled up and was gone after them. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I scrambled out the window, and then turned back to watch as Margo leaned over the desk and calmly shook the spray paint. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z The other girls scrambled down past the unconscious guard and the other two men who had taken arrows in the legs and butt. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Florida and Dallas scrambled up the ladder into the light, airy loft. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z The FBI agents scrambled and made phone calls. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z He smiles as he takes another bite of scrambled eggs. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z “Class, I wish we had more time,” said Miss K, as her pupils crunched popcorn and scrambled for their wraps. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z Then he shouted, “Yes! I see something!” and scrambled to his feet again. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z As I scrambled to my feet, I looked back to see the brigade of attacking mothers within striking distance, shouting about how they weren’t going to have me in school with their kids. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z One more blow from the paddle, and Ben fell out of her jaws and scrambled up towards Alice, but Bonneville saw him and kicked out at him, sending him tumbling away over the grass. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Fern pushed the tines of her fork into her scrambled egg. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z “Your Majesty,” he said as Pinmei scrambled to her feet, “we have a favor to ask you.” When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I scrambled down the rocks and slipped into the pool. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Ucho realized this, for he scrambled off just before the Handsome One landed next to me. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Heather and trees and bracken scrambled down and overhung the banks, or sprawled out over the surface. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He was poking at the scrambled eggs on his plate and listening to the radio buzzing with old-school music. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Jam gasped and scrambled backward off the painting until she was pushing away from it, her chest rough and heaving, her left palm loud with hurt. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z One of the old people remembered seeing the water rising and suddenly realizing that his house and goats would soon be underwater; he picked up a child and a goat and scrambled up the hill. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z They scrambled out of the water as the roof of the tunnel finally gave out and collapsed. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I hid it in the fridge like Agnes said to, so this morning for breakfast I scrambled it and Mom, Dad, and I each had two bites. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z I fumbled at the handle trying to get the door open and scrambled out of the car. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She dropped her pot, scrambled up the frost heave and stretched out on her stomach. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She fixed me breakfast—scrambled eggs and Cream of Wheat—and fed me, one spoonful at a time. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Sitting on her blanket, she waited patiently as the babies scrambled over to see her. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Wishbone had liverwurst and scrambled eggs for dinner every night for a week. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z But as I scrambled to my feet, the fishing pole got wedged somehow between the rail and crosstie. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He hid the muddy rags in the trash and scrambled back to his place on the stairs just in time to meet Mother coming down. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z He felt the hole behind him and scrambled into it sideways, still facing his enemy. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z My brothers still tease me about the Stilton scrambled eggs I made, and that was weeks ago. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z He shoved a chair to the opening, scrambled up, and jumped. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled out of the boxcar to stand, blinking in the early morning light. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Arturo scrambled down the ladder, jumping off when he was halfway down. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Booth scrambled to center stage, turned to the audience, and stood up straight. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Then the boats were pushed into the water, and while they bobbed about we scrambled into them as best we could. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yes, out it came, and away ran Polly, frightened to death, and scrambled up on Aunt’s chair, calling out, ‘Catch her! Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Startled, he scrambled up again, only to start smiling as soon as he saw that two of the women were pointing their cameras at him. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Percy and his friends scrambled away, trying to keep out of the giant’s vision, but the big guy was too busy to notice them. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z As Hazel came nearer, he saw that Blackberry had actually scrambled on the thing. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled through the gate, across the small yard, and into the little hut. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He scrambled to his knees and looked through the hole, into the house. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I scrambled to find something else which might provide a tighter bond. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Anyway, I knew it was stupid, but I felt kind of bad for scrambled eggs. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Behind them—after a quick bit of grumbling—the five clansmen followed on their under-size garrons, scrawny things that looked like ponies and scrambled up rock walls like goats. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Breaking away, he scrambled to his feet and ran to another building. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Moss swore and scrambled back to his feet in time to see Kaisha shove Reg’s chair into the room after them, right as the first group of stampeding teens surged past. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I tried to read from my notes but the sentences were incomplete, scrambled. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She reached the wall and scrambled up over it, scratching her fingers badly on the sharp stones but not caring. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z The ordeal lasted until morning when skinny women in sequined bodices served us scrambled eggs and bacon. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Polly scrambled quickly back to the other side of the wagon. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled out of the bush and started down the hill. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He scrambled to his feet and tried to keep it from spilling on the floor with his hands. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Gum Baby squeaked, scrambled up the statue, and hastily clapped a sticky hand over its mouth, shushing the indignant copper girl doorbell. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He landed on the floor and scrambled for the revolver, a smatter of blood streaming in his wake. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I ducked away, my scalp smarting, and scrambled into the oregano bushes. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Moss had leaned his bike up against the side of the car and scrambled to claim the spot next to Esperanza. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z A woman from down the street said, “Come back! Where are you going? Ebe ka I na-eje?” but she ignored them both and scrambled out of the bunker. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I scrambled up, heaved by our captain’s hand, and lay panting upon the boards. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Old prisoners scrambled for the upper tier, the more desirable, since heat rises. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z She scrambled up to the top bunk, looking around and seeing more bunks. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I collapsed on the sand, and Nico scrambled back in surprise. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I scrambled for them and, clinging to the rickety railing, half-ran, half-fell down them, with the soldier hard upon my heels. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Quickly she scrambled over the edge of the strong, revamped crow’s nest and started down the tree. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Finally all was quiet again; the curious squirrel leaped from his ringside seat and scrambled farther down the trunk of the tree. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z On that July morning, her weekend bag already packed for Massachusetts, she was making scrambled eggs when the phone rang. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The short robber scrambled out the window without another word. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z From time to time Bigwig would ask one of the bucks to give a lead and in this way Acorn, Hawkbit and Bluebell all scrambled over the side. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She handed him a plate full of scrambled eggs and bacon. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled away to the line of trees and dropped down, slipping behind the same large oak as before for cover. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He pushed her face down into the road, hard, and scrambled to his feet, but as he lowered his rifle at her, one of the other guards laughed and stopped him. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z I can’t chew very well, so I mostly get soft foods like scrambled eggs or oatmeal or applesauce. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z This last was one of her many Dominican sayings she had imported into her scrambled English. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “Eat,” Asher says to him over his own plate of scrambled eggs. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They scrambled between the massive blue legs and flattened themselves in the mud, crawling as close as they could to his loincloth. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z In the final minutes of the game, the Fire scrambled to get some kind of shot, but they couldn’t find an opening. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z In the kitchen, when the manager wasn’t looking, she ate the leftover wedges of toast and cold forkfuls of scrambled eggs from the plates instead of scraping them into the garbage. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z We heard shouting throughout the camp, and scrambled from the ground and beat at the flap of our tent that we might see what had transpired. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The two of them scrambled to their feet, grabbed their weapons. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Willy scrambled off to find some kids his age down in the basement, where they usually played video games, and I headed outside. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z We had all scrambled to hold cups and containers out of the little slot to catch the rainwater. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z They ducked under barbed-wire fences and scrambled in and out of ditches that crisscrossed beneath the freeways, ever aware of the frightening, oceanlike roaring over their heads. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z “It’s embarrassing that we all just walk through life blindly accepting that scrambled eggs are fundamentally associated with mornings.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He scrambled quickly down the bank and found the rat nosing in the ditch. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z And then, as the cat gained on me, I broke into a mad run, scrambled up the back steps, slammed shut the back door that led through the laundry room to the house. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Now he scrambled from his seat and scurried from the room, leaving nothing behind him but a curious gleam of silver. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I scrambled over the white split rail fence and carefully picked my way past the sharpened stakes of the interior fence. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z There are fluffy mounds of scrambled eggs, shiny sausage links, a bacon extravaganza. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “What a nuisance he is,” I said aloud, and I scrambled up the rocks after him, pretending to myself I did not want to go to the other beach. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z When he rolled off me, I scrambled free. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z At the breakfast table, the boys ate scrambled eggs and steak, sitting silently, their eyes seeing nothing and no one. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I tossed it across the room—Sir Fig Newton scrambled off my desk after it—and it bounced off my ever-growing pile of smells-pretty-rank laundry. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The knight scrambled along the ground toward him, and threw his arms round his thighs. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “How about some scrambled eggs?” my mother asked. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z And I wondered what happened to the rest, all those scrambled eggs, that crisp bacon, the porridge, the remains of the fish. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The SS officers laughed at them and hit them with clubs while the Jews scrambled in the mud for their dinner. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z The spider scrambled to the cattle guard and disappeared between the bars. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z The boys scrambled over, and Sergio positioned himself as high on the fence as he could. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Jason scrambled backwards, not fast enough, but his ventus proved a useful filter. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She scrambled up in alarm, thinking it was her stepmother. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled through the hole in the fence and, dragging Marshall to hurry him up, they dashed for the main alley behind the Casa Rosada. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I make us scrambled eggs with cheese, making sure the cheese is nice and melted before I turn off the heat. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He landed with a grunt of pain and Mark scrambled to his feet, struggling to suck air into his lungs. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I scrambled into my clothing and hurried downstairs. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z HairySpiders dashed out of her hollow, scrambled down my trunk, and promptly fainted. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She turned back to the attacking dinoriders, shotgun raised, while Magdalys scrambled in the bag, pulled out a little paper packet, and then held up the gun with trembling hands. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Nailer scrambled around the shack, looking for possessions to salvage. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Elodin rapped on the thick timber door with a knuckle, and the man scrambled to unlock it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I scrambled to my feet and when I was sure it was coming after me and not Emma, I took off toward the bog. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Mini peered out from under it, and Aru scrambled after her. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Genie scrambled after him, trying to step easy, but dang, that hill was steep. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I was overjoyed; I did not even mind when I discovered that the gold pieces I had scrambled for were brass pocket tokens advertising a certain make of automobile. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z We scrambled up the bank and through the thick brush. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas quickly scrambled to the edge of the abyss, poking his head over to see the falling Grievers. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She let out a wordless scream that shattered through the frozen wind as she scrambled to her feet. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He scrambled deeper into the duct, jerking more wire from its aluminum staples. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The four children and their parents all scrambled after him. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z I’d tended to Shiloh first, taking a fistful of scrambled eggs left over from breakfast, a bit of bacon, and a half slice of whole wheat toast that I stuck in my jeans pocket. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman yelped when one of the rescuers grabbed her with both hands and yanked her off of Thomas, who recovered his wits and scrambled to his feet. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Mother Bear and Nettle scrambled to their feet. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Pima scrambled up on a boulder, peering through the foliage. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She shrieked and scrambled away up the riverbank. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Ranofer dodged a kick and scrambled to his feet, shrinking back against the wall. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z A silver platter zoomed toward her and hit the wall to her left, splattering scrambled eggs. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z We scrambled—like cockroaches—but Jackboots were everywhere. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z A few reporters scrambled after him, holding out tape recorders like offerings. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Dandelion and Haystack scrambled over the bank and dropped into the lane. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Needles scrambled to gather his stuff, his yarn and needles, and ran to catch up. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Lunch turned out to be a massive affair, with a thick soup, fresh rye bread, onion rolls, bagels, cream cheese, scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, and chocolate pudding. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “Hazel has developed an issue with the ghettoization of scrambled eggs,” Mom said. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z With some distance between him and them, the boys scrambled to their feet, on guard. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The ladies of the Animal Fanciers’ Society scrambled into the dry fountain, and all of them tried to climb the mermaid at once. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I scrambled to second, stood on the base and shouted for the ball. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z She shivered, thinking of suffocating under so much flour, and scrambled up into the boxcar as fast as she could. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z When I scrambled out, 1 saw the police in the living room; they were trying to calm her down. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Luna scrambled to her feet, keeping her knees bent in a low crouch. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z He scrambled beneath me, making angry sounds and striking my face as he tried to use the bar. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z His head scrambled, Colin crawled to the Archduke's obelisk, the only geographical location in the world that wasn't currently spinning. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z I elbowed Marcus in the face and scrambled to my feet, pulling up my pants and sprinting toward the flashing lights and laughter and nauseating smell of popcorn. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Hedge scrambled away, but the first two skeletons grabbed his arms and lifted him off the ground. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Then he wrung it out and handed it to Tree-ear, who scrambled up the bank and hung it on a strut to dry in the sun. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z As he strode up the bank, she scrambled after him through the wet underbrush. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I wove back toward the river, scrambled down the river-bank wall, and found Daisy standing above my overturned canoe, holding a large jagged rock high above her head. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z In a few bounds, the cat scrambled up a tree. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z The sellsword scrambled backward, checking each blow, stepping lithely over rock and root, his eyes never leaving his foe. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Al Ulbrickson and George Pocock scrambled down from their balcony and began to shove their way through the crowds on the lawn in front of Haus West, desperately trying to get to their boys. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z John scrambled off his stool, knocking the crate down. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z Newt and Alby scrambled out of the Box after her, then forced their way through to the girl’s lifeless body, the crowd re-forming behind to cut them off from Thomas’s view. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z They scrambled into the cockpits, took off, and scattered in every direction in the air—turning the Po-2s into difficult targets. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z I scrambled back down the slope and walked through the tall grasses till I got to the edge of the trees. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He had toast and oatmeal, scrambled eggs with chorizo sausage, a plastic mug of orange juice, a strip of cold bacon. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Seven screamed as Thorn scrambled for purchase on a slippery rock. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z In the dusty cloud behind them, Riker scrambled to his feet, clutching his wounded shoulder. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Ash woke up suddenly and scrambled onto her knees, blinking rapidly. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z We had never owned a telephone before, and whenever it rang, we kids all scrambled for it. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Malcolm shouted to Alice, and scrambled over to seize the painter of the canoe and drag it down over the grass to the water’s edge. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Rusty brown hair scrambled every which way on her head, and she walked with an ungraceful limp. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He scrambled out of his seat, fumbled around his desk for a key card, then handed it to me. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The captain leaned to drag her back over the side, and Nathaniel scrambled in behind her without any assistance. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Clutching Lyra close with one arm, holding Alice’s hand with the other hand, he scrambled along the wall of the pub to the back door. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He scrambled back over the rails and jumped to the spot where Hen Wen was about to emerge, planning to seize her and hang on until Dallben and Coll arrived. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Two of the cameramen from the news vans that still sat on Broadway scrambled through the crowd, pushing people aside. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Harry scrambled to his feet, so happy he felt as though a large balloon was swelling inside him. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z I scrambled to my feet and was immediately on my knees in front of the urn. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Here’s an opening phrase that leaves the sentence scrambled. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He scrambled as far up the young birch as he could go, and clung there, the slender trunk swaying under his weight. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He scrambled into the open grass and looked about him. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z When we heard footsteps in the hall, we scrambled away from the door. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Isa swung open the door to their apartment, and together the five Vanderbeekers scrambled inside and let the door slam behind them. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He scrambled to his feet, searched the floor around him for a weapon. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Everyone scrambled backward as a huge soldier stepped out of the explosion. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Lupita and Salvador scrambled down it, through weeds still wet from the rain. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z She scrambled down the tree and ran to the front porch. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z The hills lost their straw color and blackened under the water, and the winter streams scrambled noisily down the canyons. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Her forearms thudded against the branch, the bark scraping her skin as she scrambled to get a firm grip. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He scrambled a little way up into one of the larger of the bay-trees. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Leo and Percy scrambled to the left, ducking through a maze of walls that seemed to shift and turn on their own. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “I call shotgun,” Grandma said as we scrambled to the car. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z She scrambled out from under the mate and hauled him up after her. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z They scrambled behind a woodpile at the far end of the clearing and breathed quiet. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z They eyed the wolves uncertainly, and when Summer returned to Hali's corpse to feed, Joseth dropped his knife and scrambled for the bush, heaving. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z When she got to the other side, she scrambled up a rock and picked off a leech that had managed to fasten onto her ankle. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Putting down his carrot, Hazel ran across, scrambled up the bank and joined him on the bare ground under the low, close boughs. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I scrambled up and grabbed one of Ben’s arms as Radar grabbed the other. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Sigurd swung his axe at the water column, cleaving a piece off, and he grabbed at Anya as she scrambled by. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z When the hash browns were done, she scrambled a few eggs in the pan and spread the cooked food across two plates. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Gum Baby scrambled to my shoulder and grabbed my ear. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Among them Sister Betty scrambled up from where she had thrown her body over her children, who were shrieking; she ran crying hysterically, “My husband! They’re killing my husband!” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Children scrambled for the candy tossed by a black Santa Claus. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I scrambled to sit up, but another wave of bile forced me down. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z When Blake was sure that no one was watching, he scrambled up the ladder and dropped to the ground on the other side. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “See that,” she snapped, and scrambled his brains with a smack to the head. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He set his lips together tightly and scrambled to his feet, then pulled the cart upright and began flinging the wood back into it in a frenzy. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z I imagine it’s different for him now, no lazy Saturday sex or scrambled eggs, instead a different sort of joy, a little girl tucked up between him and his wife, babbling away. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “He quite possibly saved both you and Emilia. Emilia also scrambled to Ingrid. I saw it. He stopped her too.” Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z It walked along the stable to the furthest stall, where it lay down in the dry straw, and the star scrambled off its back, dripping and miserable. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “How about some scrambled eggs?” my mother asked. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Harry scrambled around, trying to pick it all up before the dwarf started singing, causing something of a holdup in the corridor. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Just after the Hauptsturmführer left me last night there was an air raid and everybody scrambled to the shelters as usual. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “And cheese, and scrambled eggs with horseradish! Do not put your hands on me!” The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Her half-grown daughters scrambled about trying to catch them, while their mother moaned and held the underside of her stomach. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z The greyhound scrambled out from under the table. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z She threw my arm from her shoulders, knocked my face from her hair and scrambled to her feet. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The horse scrambled to its feet with a great noise and a great upheaval; the children were already 011 theirs. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z My mom makes scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z He would have given half his fortune, if he had one, for a nice piece of raw, red meat, instead of the usual breast of chicken or scrambled eggs with asparagus. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z The guy he’d tackled scrambled to his feet and came at the old man, kicked him in the ribs three times in a row. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z The three friends scrambled out of the shallow pit so they weren’t standing on top of the treasure chest’s lid. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled down a steep cut and up the other side, using roots for handholds. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Her mom was making scrambled eggs and toast. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z Smitty and I fell to our bellies and scrambled like sand lizards to the only cover we could find, a little dip in the ground. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z They made it to the car and scrambled up onto it. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z Tad yelped and scrambled for the bag, which had landed not far from him. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Without a word, the man puts a large sandwich stuffed with scrambled eggs into Rodas’s hands. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He scrambled backward along rough wooden floorboards, crying out again, this time at the pain shooting up from his right foot. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Before I scrambled up to my spot, Miig put his pouch around my neck. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z The four of them scrambled for cover, each taking shelter behind a different tree or bush, as two men walked into the forest. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z There was a knock at the window, and he scrambled over to it, pulling back the curtain. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z He gets up and hands me a can of peas—but it isn’t full of peas; it’s full of scrambled eggs. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I scrambled away and almost fell over the kitchen table, because her eyes—her eyes were glowing green. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Blackberry scrambled up into the fern and then returned to the top of the bank, fidgeting nervously and half inclined to bolt at nothing. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Stuart scrambled nimbly up to the top of the stack of books and jumped for the button on the bell. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z Their paws scrambled, their mouths hissed, their yellow teeth clicked, but Mrs. Sidman didn’t care. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Everyone scrambled to their feet and squeezed into the hall in a panicked knot. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Two sailors scrambled down to help people up. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Adina scrambled to her feet and followed the faded glitter of Taylor’s gown into the jungle. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Suddenly realizing what he was doing, Rishi scrambled to help her, apparently consumed by a vortex of regret. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z In fact, he was finding it almost impossible to do either, so scrambled were his powers of performance by the compulsive need for haste that invariably possessed him. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He stumbled into the table and went face-first into Leo’s plate of scrambled eggs. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Bodies scrambled everywhere, people on top of people, groaning and squirming in confusion as they tried to push away from each other. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I scrambled to keep up with the others as we moved at a quick pace toward the Fourteenth Street side of Central High. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The man scrambled to his feet and jumped for his bike. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Liam had ordered each of us a simple meal of scrambled eggs, bacon, and two pancakes without syrup. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Mother was scrubbing the remains of scrambled eggs out of the skillet. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z He scrambled through corridors made topsy-turvy by the ship’s cant. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He gave me his oxygen bottle, and we quickly scrambled over to the South Summit. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Tens of thousands of people scrambled for their lives, became trapped and confused; most figured out how to escape, but scores of people perished in dead-end streets. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z “It’s not stealing, is it?” asked Hermione in a troubled voice, as they devoured scrambled eggs on toast. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Malvolio blinked repeatedly and smiled blankly as her brain scrambled to come up with a suitable answer. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z I instructed my comrades one such afternoon, then scrambled on knees and elbows through the red dirt. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z Pantalaimon flew above Lyra’s head for a while until he tired of that, and then he became a little sure-footed mountain sheep, vain of his horns, leaping among rocks while Lyra scrambled laboriously alongside. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I scrambled on all fours down the aisle, maneuvering around kids who had been tossed out of their seats. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z I scrambled away and hid in the statuary while Grover swooped down for another pass. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z As Mary Alice and I scrambled aboard, Grandma heaved up a picnic hamper for us. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z He scrambled to his feet and crept in the direction of the sound. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z John scrambled up, then wrapped himself around me like he thought I could keep him from falling off. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z Its hooves scrambled and slipped against the floor, and it fell down, its neck still pouring into the painting, and that was when Jam decided it couldn’t be that dangerous. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Further, she had had a strange feeling in her right side ever since a man had pushed her into a railing as they scrambled for seats on the IRT line. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Shae scrambled up first, pushing aside the tent flap and stumbling into the dim morning, pulling on her boots as she went. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He scrambled up, and ran on, and this time, the crow only hovered above, though not very high up, and still following him, but silently, and no longer attempting to swoop down. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z She scrambled along the path, fell on her face, and got up again, wailing as she sped into the dark. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The afternoon was wearing away when they scrambled and stumbled into a fold that was wider and deeper than any they had yet met. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Sometimes a party would come for beer and scrambled eggs and spend five or ten dollars. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z All according to Jon Krakauer, who after sensing the doom brewing, scrambled back to his tent for his own safety and survival. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z The corpuscule scrambled to its feet, took two steps, and then dropped. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Gerald fixed Angel a scrambled egg and gave her some juice. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Men tired of waiting scrambled off the backs of the lorries. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I scrambled to gather the letters, my face flushing, but it was too late. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z He scrambled to his feet and sprinted forward. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I leapt off the couch as the tray launched open again, and I scrambled over to the DVD player. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Claire scrambled over the smoldering pile of debris and made it to the street. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z Hazel scrambled over to him as Leo brought the ship level. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He watched sourly, an unlit cigar clamped between his teeth, as I scrambled aboard an inch ahead of the closing doors. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z While Antaeus cursed and flailed, I scrambled around the chains, swinging and cutting like I was some kind of crazed monkey. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I scrambled over a giant trunk slick with moss, and the path took a sharp turn. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Once I reached the laundry room, I scrambled up the ladder and flipped the circuit breaker switch twice. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “What—?” Koffi scrambled away from the bowl in horror, not caring as more blood dripped down her arm to stain the beautiful rug. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Hungry as he was, he couldn’t eat much of Vernell’s breakfast, so he pushed the scrambled eggs, hominy, fried apples around in the plate, gulped coffee and talked a lot. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z We scrambled to our feet, but we were too late. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z The golden monkey leapt for Father MacPhail, but not to attack: he scrambled up and over the man’s shoulders to reach the complex heart of the wires and the pipe work, the resonating chamber. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I stood there unable to move as my sisters looked by the cove wall, as my brothers scrambled to see what lay behind pieces of driftwood. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Immediately Matthias scrambled about on all fours, hastily trying to stuff nuts back into the basket as he muttered clumsy apologies, avoiding the stern gaze of his elder. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I see a raven by the side of the road, picking at a porcupine that’s been run over by a car, its quills like a huge burr, its guts pink and scrambled like eggs. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She clung to the rope and scrambled to regain her balance. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “Come on,” said Will to Lyra, and they splashed through the icy, bone-aching water and scrambled up the far side of the gully just in time. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Valley seemed to snap out of her rage and scrambled to pick up the broken pieces of the dish, also wiping tears from her own eyes. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He scrambled to his feet but kept his distance from Sumac’s large, angry beak. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Otis scrambled back, his face slack with terror. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Sliced hot dogs and scrambled eggs with some pepper. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z They clambered up the paths that the mountain sheep and goats made, and then they scrambled up rocks until they were high in the mountain. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Eagerly the two youngsters dropped their bikes and scrambled down the sloping riverbank to watch as the bargelike boat passed, its open deck heavy with wooden containers of various sizes. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z In his fright he scrambled over the safety barrier that had been put there to stop chimps drowning in the deep water beyond. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z Hafa scrambled out the window before we could say anything else. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z They scrambled across the road, still crouching a bit in case there was anyone left shooting. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Bobby Gene and I scrambled away from the breakfast table, practically tripping over each other to make it down the hallway first. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He lined up the top tree on a mountain with the weather-vane rooster on the peak of a distant barn and scrambled down. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z On all fours he scrambled up the formal staircase to the second floor. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He abandoned the starlight and scrambled down the dark steepness, shouting like the enraged Aeneas until he fell against the door, which did not yield. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z The children scrambled out of the car and Dicey led them across the highway to the woodsy patch where she had hidden the night before. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z The four of us scrambled out of the back seat and followed my dad down the long driveway to the back of the house. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Fear raced through him as he scrambled after the flashlight, which had rolled to the inner edge of the trunk. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Instantly his followers scrambled into the bushes as their Chief ripped the tapestry into shreds, his mighty claws rending and tearing as he roared madly: “It’s a fake, a copy, worthless trash. Aaaaaarrgh!” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Johnson came over to where I was trying to down some scrambled eggs before the flying bugs got them. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I scrambled to my feet and headed for the house, with Susie carrying Doc behind me. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I scrambled to a little niche where a statue of the Virgencita was standing, and begging her pardon, I knocked her and her pedestal over. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He digs into a pile of scrambled eggs. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She crawled into the weeds as the others scrambled up and over the trees. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I waited a brief moment until she swung her leg up, then I slung my travelsack over my shoulder and scrambled up the side of the massive stone. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Harry shook his head and applied himself to his scrambled eggs. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z At the second bell, the fifth grade, as always, scrambled to their feet. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z The teenager fell and quickly scrambled to his feet before they climbed into the back of the van. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z If he put them in a box, they scrambled around for a few days and then died. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z There were too many of them to fight, so I pedaled at them and then jumped off my bike and scrambled out of the street light and up the hillside. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The knight scrambled up, edging away with such alacrity that some of the watchers laughed aloud. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I scrambled away, kicking him, clawing the hands that reached out for me, trying to bite, lunging up toward his eyes. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z She dropped, her whole body stuttering against the wall as she scrambled for purchase. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She scrambled up onto the sill, but Lyra jabbed the length of rail at her fiercely, and she fell back again. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She scrambled down between the painted stones of the hoverboard path, David struggling to keep up. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z A few, seeing that Grandma and Mary Alice were of the opposite sex, scrambled to hide themselves behind the others. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z That order had apparently not yet been conveyed to the clinic’s kitchen, for the breakfast tray contained scrambled eggs, three rashers of bacon, and several pieces of buttered toast. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Before Mr. Flux recovered, the stranger scrambled to his feet, whipping his head around, startled and confused. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z A small dark shape flipped across the sand behind him, and I tried not to look at Gum Baby as she scrambled up John Henry’s shoulder. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z His mouth fell open, and he wiped one last tear away before he scrambled to his feet. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Her stomach heaved with the memory, and she scrambled away from Kaede, doubled over on her hands and knees as she threw up. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “The secret of good scrambled eggs,” he tells me, “is very low heat.” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z And then she reads my mother's letter slowly while Hope and I sit at the kitchen table, cheese grits near gone, scrambled eggs leaving yellow dots in our bowls. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z I wanted something nice because there was still a chance my brain looked more like scrambled eggs than a honeycomb. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The children scrambled out of their chairs, and the father shouted, “Voetsek!” A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Valley nestled the pod on a particularly thick branch, then scrambled down, jumping the last few toadstools to the ground. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z We split up close to the road and scrambled into position. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He scrambled to his feet, and unhooking the sheep hide from the table, emptied its contents into an earthen bowl. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Gum Baby scrambled up to her favorite perch in my hood and propped her elbows on my shoulders as we left Anansi’s home. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “You want it,” Troy said, leaning close enough for me to smell his morning scrambled eggs, holding the laptop in his right hand and wiggling it, “take it from me.” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z “Come on!” he said again as he scrambled onto the bathroom’s roof. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I scrambled for my things, and with my boots clutched against my chest I padded after him. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “But the task’s not till tonight!” said Harry, accidentally spilling scrambled eggs down his front, afraid he had mistaken the time. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z San Martín scrambled to the door to see that the blast from the mortar pistol had turned his car into a bonfire. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z "Get your brains scrambled, waste all that—" "Wilson." The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z As he scrambled down the rocky slope, his thoughts raced. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He stepped forward, muscles tensed, ready to use force if necessary, but she scrambled away, almost tripping onto the dead weeds of her yard. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z And the next day, and the day after that, Ess scrambled down from the bed each morning and immediately began to tug at the blankets, squealing when they toppled over onto her head. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Instead, she took a note to the porter’s lodge at Jordan College and went home to make herself some scrambled eggs. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Charlie Company scrambled to set up a perimeter to defend themselves. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z If I cracked an egg over it, I could have shaken scrambled eggs out of my curls. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z They dropped Harry; he hit the ground, slipped on the rock, and fell, grazing his arms, but scrambled back up, raising his wand and staring around. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I scrambled to my feet and rushed to the other side of the barn where Pita had abandoned the rusty old tools. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Have you ever had the science of exactly what happens during the process of making scrambled eggs explained to you, in great detail? Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A moment later he had scrambled underneath and into the room, which was, as he’d guessed, a scullery, with sinks for washing and racks for drying crockery. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He scrambled away from the shack and got to his feet. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I shoved the pillowcase through the cellar window and scrambled out after it. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Three men scrambled down the stairs knee-deep in the water and pulled the boat close with long hooks. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I scrape my fork against the scrambled eggs. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I scrambled to my feet and stood listening for a moment. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Jasper scrambled up the rocks immediately, glancing back at me, one ear blown back against his head, giving him an odd rakish appearance. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z We half dropped, half laid him on the ground, but he scrambled onto his hands and knees and rounded his back, fighting to get some air into his lungs. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The ship’s boy nodded and scrambled away, nearly knocking into Cooky, who stumbled from the galley, calling for Aly. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Matt scrambled toward the kitchen, but his father nimbly cut off that path of retreat. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Jazz's eyes lit up, and her smile spread wide as she scrambled through Doris's mountain of Tupperware, searching for the perfect bowl. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z She scrambled up onto the platform, clapping her hands over her head, Dr. Fanning lunging at but missing her as she escaped onto center stage. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Like scrambled isn’t the way Axel feels seeing him here this morning. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z She decided she’d rather freeze walking back to the castle, and she scrambled out of her seat. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Not looking back for fear of what he might see, Seth scrambled to his feet and dashed along the path. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Yossarian scrambled frantically through the first-aid kit in search of morphine again and found only Milo’s note and a bottle of aspirin. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Seth dashed over to the first log, scrambled onto it without much trouble, and, taking a jump as if he were playing leapfrog, ended up seated atop the second log. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He scrambled to his feet and came on, grunting and staggering and moaning, heading toward the spring. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z The morning was passing towards noon, and still the Company wandered and scrambled in a barren country of red stones. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Boys scrambled madly and merrily around the room. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z When we got to the house, Wynn was making scrambled eggs for dinner, and Nan sat at the kitchen table drinking a glass of juice. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z They went through chilly forests of spruce and fir, and scrambled over rock faces. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z She turned and scrambled up the outcroppings, picking up the hatchet that was to have been splitting kindling all this time. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Calvin jerked his head, and the boy in front of Alex scrambled to a different row. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z The men scrambled out the way, no one wishing to be crushed by a fallen king. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z In the falling dusk they scrambled out of the pit and slowly threaded their way through the dead land. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Finn scrambled up out of bed to distract himself, so he wouldn’t have to dig his fists into his own eyes again. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I scrambled out, irritated, wondering why parents never answered questions but seemed to have all the answers. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Piper and Annabeth scrambled behind the chained statue of Ares, which still pulsed with a metallic heartbeat: thump, thump, thump. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Toby scrambled between the two seats and spent a solid two minutes trying to find and buckle the seat belt before Lily reached across him to help. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z She did not believe herself, but she scrambled up onto the old stage, fingers sinking into the rotting wood as she pulled herself up. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z With Dunwing pushing as she flew upwards, he scrambled over the edge of the gutter and rolled inwards to safety. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Boots scrambled after it and scooped it up. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He scrambled to his feet as soon as he’d hit the floor. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She got out, scrambled awkwardly down, before he could help her, clutching the umbrella. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z I scrambled to my feet, hung my pajamas on a peg, pulled on my visitation dress, and slipped on my funeral shoes. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Kids jumped out of their seats and scrambled to grab it like she was some kind of rock star. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Cinder scrambled to his feet and staggered a half dozen steps toward the fire. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Almost every day just before Mami came home I scrambled around to do all the things she’d asked me to take care of that morning. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z At her words, the girls abandoned the tray of petit fours and scrambled to sit in front of the television set. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z His tail beat again and she scrambled to her house, awed by the sensitivity of Amaroq. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I lowered the sail and scrambled out of the skiff, towing it into the shallows, where Osh stepped out and hoisted the dripping basket onto his shoulder. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z V scrambled to the window, where she could just make out the chameleon, tossing his two blue suitcases into the back of his pickup truck. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z His heart leaped into his throat, and he scrambled to his knees. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z One paten touched a tree trunk and scrambled up like a bright squirrel. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Lifted up, he scrambled onto the top of the gates and jumped down to the drive, landing on all fours like a frog. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z When I tell her that Safer plans to teach me the secret of truly excellent scrambled eggs, she says they sound like really smart bohemians. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He scrambled up Horn Rock and took command immediately. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z When he was almost to the other side he dove onto the bank and scrambled up, grabbing at the brush for balance. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Fidelito scrambled off the bed to the cheers of the rest of the boys. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z While the optimist struggled to defend herself, I scrambled to think of an answer to what had obviously become a trick question. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z One morning she was out in the back garden when a boy scrambled up from the garden next door and put his face over the wall. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z Resolutely, Luke stuck his fork in the pile of scrambled eggs on his plate and took a bite. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z He was spitting and sputtering, and another monkey, a green bracelet around its arm gleaming in the light, scrambled to it. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z After a tasty breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast, made by Mom, and tea and hot cocoa with marshmallows, made by Dad, I headed back to my room. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He scrambled to his feet and peered shortsightedly down the trail, his tail curving his hindquarters from side to side in welcome. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “How could I have forgotten how much I love scrambled eggs?” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Quendy was like, “Where is everyone?” but I didn’t tell her they were up getting scrambled in the master bedroom. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Campers scrambled for cover as the horses leaped the corner of the bleachers and the golden chariot flipped over. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z They all scrambled out of bed; Harry reached the dormitory door first, and they sprinted back down the staircase. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z In the morning, one single scrambled egg sat on Fern’s plate. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Tally scrambled from the back of the cave, a flashlight in one hand. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Granddaddy climbed out the other side, and the tall man nodded at two more bystanders, who scrambled to take our places. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Fleeces clean, the sheep swam to the bank and scrambled out of the water, nimble as goats and hungry as pigs. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z An animal, maybe a coyote, scrambled across the field as we drove. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Mark scrambled around and got onto his back, pressed his elbows against the ramp, then, with all his strength, kicked out with both feet, connecting against the man’s middle. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He scrambled out from under the bench and grabbed his stuff. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Hazel and Frank scrambled back as he pressed his palm against the mirror and melted it into a puddle of bronze goo. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I would eat pumpkin spice scrambled eggs in the middle of October. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z With his remaining strength Sam leaped and caught the top, scrambled up, and dropped; and then he ran madly, sword blazing in hand, round a bend and up a winding tunnel. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z And then he grabbed his crutches and pegged out to the porch so fast that François scrambled from his nest and shot out into the night. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She spotted her bag peeking out from under an overturned chair and scrambled to get to it. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z There was tea, in a great silver urn, and coffee too, and on the heater, piping hot, dishes of scrambled eggs, of bacon, and another of fish. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He fell on his furry rump, then scrambled to his hooves and ran away with his belly jiggling. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z They came up, hand in hand, from the other side of the Wabash tracks and scrambled aboard the open platform at the back of the parlor car. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z The old man behind the counter scrambled us some eggs. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z "I already ken how to read and write," I pointed out as we climbed the narrow stairs I had scrambled down the day before. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Cats scrambled through the garbage cans that stood in front of some of the houses, and the sidewalks were strewn with old newspapers, ice cream and candy wrappers, worn cardboard cartons, and torn paper bags. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z That was the story all of them had heard as they scrambled from the ships that had brought them from Old Volantis. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Any pennies thrown loose were considered fair game by the boys and they scrambled for them, picked them up and ran off down the street with an angry musician after them. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled to a ridge and looked down the other side at a white Colonial house—May Castellan’s place. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He hit the wall, smacking his head, and scrambled to stand. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z It was a hellhound—a black mastiff with its front paws up on the buffet line and its muzzle buried in the scrambled eggs. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z He scrambled to the edge of the seat and held out his hands, hoping he could at least stop the bookcase from hitting his brother and sister quite so hard. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Then Mrs. Bessermann screams for scrambled eggs, and I wonder if Mr. Krajewska is sitting on the other side of the wall. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The man lay on the floor for a moment, then scrambled to his feet and ran to the door. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Mother and Miss Grybas scrambled to make room for her lying next to the bald man. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z From around me came the sudden sounds of breath, and I realized we’d all been holding ours, then movement, as everyone scrambled to their feet. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z We scrambled from our room to the safety of a higher floor. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z She scrambled back, slipped, and grabbed at a branch before she lost her footing again. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Noah scrambled up on scrawny legs and handed his paper to Ms. Bevelaqua. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z Taran scrambled to his feet and struck blindly with his sword. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z All they encountered were nesting birds and a few cats, who flew or scrambled out of their way in surprise. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Mom’s big on traditional breakfast, so there’s sausage, toast, and scrambled eggs, plus orange juice and milk. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z The waitstaff scrambled to gather the fallen pastries before they could be ground underfoot. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Charlotte, watching her chance, scrambled out of the crate and climbed a post to the under side of the roof. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z We got in line and Gum Baby scrambled up onto my shoulder. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She scrambled to her feet and stumbled out the door, taking in great gulps of night air as she did so. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z She threw down her book, rose from the stale comfort of the old brown sofa, and scrambled for the door. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z They said bye to Tess and as the rain began to sprinkle down, Ernie and Genie scrambled back up the hill. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z So too were the smells of chorizo and scrambled eggs. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Did Cecilia really think that in this situation they could sit together and still have an appetite for scrambled eggs? Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Hearing the men draw closer, I leaped up and scrambled around the corner of the mill. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Safer’s mom is at an all-day wedding and Saturday is his dad’s busiest day at driving school, so Safer makes scrambled eggs for lunch and keeps his promise to teach me how. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I loved the breakfasts with pancakes, scrambled eggs, little bottles of juice, and sausage links. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z She scrambled through the woods, breathing so hard she couldn’t muster the air to cry for help. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She scrambled over to the couch, dropping her bag on the floor and curling up next to him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z At this all the china and cutlery scrambled down off the table, the doth emptied the crumbs out of the window, and the napkins folded themselves up. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He scrambled up the bank and into the woods, holding his hands out in front of him. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z She could hear the raucous, scrambled world inside his head. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Alarm bells sounded on the Argo II. Hazel's friends scrambled on deck, manning the catapults. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He came back at last to the stone door of the orc-passage, and still unable to discover the catch or bolt that held it, he scrambled over as before and dropped softly to the ground. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Without a pause I rushed up to the east window, and scrambled down the wall, as before, into the Count’s room. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z We scrambled after him, juggling the three poles and our catch bucket between us. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “They didn't show the man's face in focus. Did you notice? Even your best friends couldn't tell if it was you. They scrambled it just enough to let the imagination take over. Hell,” he whispered. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z If the children were out of control, Donald Nation would walk from one end of the room to the other, waving a strap from left to right as the children scrambled back to their places. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Taisin screamed; she scrambled back as the force of his blows caused the coach to sway. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She scrambled higher until she was at the top of a huge boulder that leaned out over the clearing. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The players scrambled for their instruments and struck up a wavering tune while Hamlet dashed among the crowd, trying in his manic way to restore their festive spirits. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I scrambled up the fence, which bowed and shimmied under my weight. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z By the time I’d scrambled to my feet, Dad had launched something else. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z When the same group heard a recording of the second call, the lion warning, they quickly scrambled up a tree. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Just stuff like scrambled eggs or macaroni and cheese, but he could get by. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Like a limber animal the tyke scrambled from chair to tabletop, and from the tabletop she climbed to the top of the chest. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z All night the three companions scrambled in this bony land, climbing to the crest of the first and tallest ridge, and down again into the darkness of a deep winding valley on the other side. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z As soon as Natalie and Ms. Morales scrambled from the porch into the house, Emma reached out and yanked the door shut, slamming it as hard as she could. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Will Solace and the other Apollo campers scrambled around, caring for the wounded. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Thomas scrambled to his feet and joined the other two in a group hug, almost delirious. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z When his teeth found the other’s throat, the challenger scrambled to his feet and backed off, whimpering. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Archers scrambled into the shallows, holding their bows high over their heads to keep the strings dry. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I had now scrambled outside the tent—and could see others running through the lanes between companies, screaming and making signs of utmost alarm in the gloaming. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The five of us scrambled into our places just as the Headmaster marched in, followed by the rest of the staff. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z She scrambled over a section of broken wall and came to the crest of the hill. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z We scrambled after her in a pack, shivering in the crisp night air. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “Get in!” she cried to Roger, and scrambled over the leather-bound rim of the basket to fall in a snowy heap inside. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Stella scrambled to the side of the road just as they reached her. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z As he skittered along the soil, he scrambled to stay on his back, pressing his coarse palms into the ground to avoid turning over and having his face dragged through the dirt and rocks. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He scrambled past him, pressing him against the side of the ditch. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then as though they had but one terrified mind between them they scrambled away over the rocks and fled. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I scrambled onto its roof just in time to see Tyler close his trunk and turn in a circle, as if he wanted to say goodbye but there was no one to say goodbye to. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Tobias made scrambled eggs, which, as it turns out, is a disgusting food.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z A sudden rush of excitement filled the bus as everyone scrambled against the windows. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z He leaped up from the floor and scrambled out the door, where the guard clamped a brawny hand on his arm and led him off. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Ivy scrambled up, her ankle screaming at her as she scurried into a corner so Mom and Dad could get into the cellar. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I scrambled to get Otto and me in and arranged before he pushed off from shore. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Without thinking, I scrambled up to the edge and jumped in after them. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She tried to trip him with her hand as he scrambled to his feet and scratched an excruciating chunk out of his ankle. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Furious, she turned and gave chase—despite the bear’s lolloping gait, it can move at up to thirty-five miles an hour—and the two boys scrambled up trees. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Hanging on to each boy by the scruff of the neck, the highwaymen scrambled out of sight below the embankment. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z The man uttered a little grunt of dismay, and his dæmon scrambled to the ground. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Next to Leo, Frank scrambled out of his chair and put his back against the wall. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Jack made a move toward Piggy who scrambled away till a great rock lay between them. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z She gathered the sheets up to her neck and scrambled backward so fast that her shoulder blades hit the headboard with a crack. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I scrambled over to the other side of the table. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks and all in line dipped oars in the grey sea. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He had scrambled up, then, and gone before Lesage could say anything else. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z I scrambled after the stuff on my hands and knees. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z My brain scrambled for a hip-wiggling rhythm to force my heartbeat racing into joy. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Lyra scrambled through, but Will stood still and looked into the eyes of his father’s ghost, brilliant in the shadows. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The raptor had stayed at a slow stalk, presumably so Riker could get off a good shot, but the ankys scrambled forward at an unsettling speed. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He scrambled to his feet and opened a dirty handkerchief he had filled with winkles. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t even have to think about it for a full second before I nodded, scrambled up onto the back bumper, and then leaned over, quickly spraying a gigantic M all across the roof. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Ahead of them all the way, the harpy scrambled heavily, her wings dragging, her claws scratching, silent and grim. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Gum Baby scrambled across my lap and flailed at my chest with both sticky hands. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Marly saw their looks saying “why not?” and scrambled out for her own boots, using the tramped places Joe had made. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z Today, skittish because of the woods coming down, he scrambled up faster than usual, dashing for the door to the back stairs. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z One arm still raised, and following his every movement with a terrified eye, she scrambled to her feet and still crouching, still covering her head, made a dash for the bathroom. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Whatever had scrambled to this higher ground when the lake formed was here forever. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Tyrion scrambled to his feet as the rider turned to come back at them, hefting a spiked maul. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I scrambled to hook the net while Ma brought Dimple around to pull it. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z He got up and scrambled back over to his bed. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I missed my room, my bed, Phil’s scrambled eggs, and even Gay’s chicken nuggets. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Finally we scrambled over the embankment to the shore, and I let out a loud whistle. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He scrambled round the fire, squatted by Eric, and looked to see. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Håkon scrambled backwards, dodging the light on the floor like it would burn him. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z When the bell rang, everybody scrambled to line up. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He scrambled for the nearest hatch, praying that he wasn’t about to run into another lot of half-men, and dove through. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Jay made a sound like a growling dog as he scrambled up and ran at me. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z But the pantiled ridges were hard to walk on, and the first ones scrambled up on hands and knees, their wild eyes never leaving Will’s face. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She watched in fear as people leaped and scrambled up the net. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Instead, his face breaking into the first smile he had worn for days, he scrambled out of his chair, crouched down by the hearth, and said, “Sirius — how’re you doing?” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I scrambled out of the net and began a victory lap around the rink, tearing off my glove and holding one finger in the air. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “What the—” Jay scrambled up out of bed, his head bent down against the light. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z They scrambled off to join to fight Silena took a heavy, painful breath. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z She slapped a hand over her mouth and scrambled backward till she was pressed against the planks. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z The bald man suddenly scrambled up, climbed the inside wall of the truck, and jumped out. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I went back up the hill and in a few minutes was cooking myself a dinner of canned ham, cornmeal cakes, peas, and scrambled eggs. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z And mutants in the very first steps of embryogenesis were nearly impossible to capture alive since the embryos, with scrambled heads and tails, died instantly. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Before he could get away, I scrambled up and jumped on his back. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I scrambled back up the bank to the bridge’s abutment. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z For Fred and George had just scrambled over the backs of their seats and were standing in front of Ludo Bagman with broad grins on their faces, their hands outstretched. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Soup and scrambled eggs and hot marmalade pie were yet to come. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I scrambled inside and pulled the tarp over me, hoping no one had seen me. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He scrambled away, but it was enough to bring Sadna out from behind the tree. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She scrambled to find another thread of dirt magic. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The live mouse and a rat or two scrambled out into the cold night with us as Pink flew off in his direction and me in mine. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Little children scrambled for the pieces on the ground. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z “Somebody’s missing!” one of the men yelled as the tent’s occupants scrambled to safety in the darkness. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z When you’re doing the talking or writing, the scrambled sentence isn’t so amusing. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z One of them opened the shed door, and Billy and I scrambled out, pulling on our clothes. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Richard grabbed at him, but Nailer wriggled free and scrambled down the corridor. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Cole scrambled and slipped along the edge of the stream toward camp. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z She just scrambled to her feet and went trotting back into the thicket, lowing to her calf. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Inside the clock tower, the legions of Clock Watchers scrambled, panicked. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Brer scrambled to his feet and hopped in front of me with one giant leap. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Before Felix could react, Fadi used his legs to flip Ike to the ground and scrambled on top of the redhead’s stomach. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Other crew members scrambled about, tending lines, lifting crates, but the dark-haired boy wasn't there. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z At dawn, my brothers and I scrambled to get the presents that had been placed next to our shoes. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z She kept an eye on Neeley as he scrambled up and down the steps. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled down the bank and set to nibbling beside the water. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Chickens squawked and scrambled, but the driver was careful to move the car slowly, to give anything a chance to move. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I scrambled back onto the float, still seared by what he had said. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z The man came out of the hole and stood over his partner, then scrambled in again, screaming: “Say! Say!” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Matt scrambled for the ear, but Tom put his foot on it. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z So she scrambled up behind Tony and made him cling to the long stiff fur, and Pantalaimon sat inside her hood, warm and close and full of pity. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z As he scrambled to his feet, he felt the room sway less and less until it finally stilled. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z As Seven and Valley struggled in the mud, Thorn scrambled around, trying to find another vine to throw to them—but there was nothing. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z They scrambled on to the low parapet of the bridge. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z But as we gather in Regatta Park and help ourselves to scrambled eggs, orange juice, and bagels, I realize something. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z She had slept in her clothes, and scrambled down the loft ladder at once. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled down to it, and began to cross it. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He pulled his leg back inside the parapet and scrambled to his feet. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Her feet scrambled at the ledge, scraping rock into the water. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Luke scrambled down from his chair, his head spinning with plans. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z Next morning when I got to Grandpa’s, Miss Love had already fried a chicken for our picnic and was serving up fried ham, grits, scrambled eggs, and hot biscuits. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The organ player, a plump man who scrambled to keep up with the action on-screen, appeared relieved when the love scenes came. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She scrambled under the fence, abandoning her grain bag and spear. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Jethro scrambled down the ladder and ran out into the yard. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Lucky Girl scrambled ahead of them, loud in the vegetation, unused to climbing, breathing heavily, her clothes torn. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He did not belong to the bright landscape, he should be standing on the steps of a gaunt cathedral, his cloak flung back, while a beggar at his feet scrambled for gold coins. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “I want to have scrambled eggs for dinner without this ridiculous construction that a scrambled egg-inclusive meal is breakfast even when it occurs at dinnertime.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z While the rest of the players scrambled around like puppies, this kid was a statue, hands poised waist high, eyes glued to the coach’s bat. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “This could very well be the people who left her behind. And they sound like they’ve got scrambled eggs for brains. Now try not to make any noises, would ya?” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She reached them just in time: her friend Atal was waiting, and as Mary scrambled on her back, Atal beat the road with her feet, speeding away up the slope after her companions. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “Merry Christmas,” said Ron sleepily as Harry scrambled out of bed and pulled on his bathrobe. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z I scrambled backward as the roof disintegrated into a mass of falling rubble. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Reluctantly, Luke slid down from his step stool perch and scrambled over to recline innocently on his bed. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z But he managed to knock the mouse over, and as it scrambled to its feet, he swiped again. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z My brain scrambled and spat out the first name that came to mind. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z And it was weird at first, especially since the inside of the fried crab looked like scrambled eggs. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The other families in our flat scrambled to give the Nazi officer everything they had squirreled away: little bits of jewelry, a pocket watch, a handful of zloty. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z They dropped tools and knocked over half-finished projects as they scrambled around. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The agency scrambled to keep up with the production miracle that was the American aircraft industry, which had gone from the country’s forty-third largest industry in 1938 to the worlds number one by 1943. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Ignoring Mamá’s rule, the rest of the girls scrambled to their feet and ran to see where the enchanting voice was coming from. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Half an hour later I scrambled up its frozen snout and began the long plod to the Thumb. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z They offer scrambled eggs or a bowl of chicken soup. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z They scrambled and upset the board and laughed at that. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z And so now she opened the spigots, shivering a little as the spiders scrambled, lost their footing, struggled momentarily in the hot water, and died, immediately bedraggled, soggy, long gone. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ahhh ...” He scrambled out and stood in the morning sun and stretched his back muscles and his sore leg. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z I scrambled out of my seat to hand her the book. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I ran for the bed and scrambled onto the middle of it, breathing hard. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And the white rats scampered and scrambled in their cages. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Without warning Archer dropped the spyglass and scrambled backward. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z A soldier was already moving through the room throwing out bags of what he called katapan to eat, and everybody scrambled madly. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z After it transformed into the black-and-gold book bag, I put it on and Gum Baby scrambled on top. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z We scrambled out into the dark and cold. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The hobbits scrambled down a steep green bank and plunged into the thick trees below. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Lamphere scrambled to find out everything he could about K. Fuchs. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z As quickly as they could they scrambled off the beaten way and up into the deep heather and bilberry brushwood on the slopes above, until they came to a small patch of thick-growing hazels. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Heqet scrambled up, too, then hesitated as if he did not know how to say what he wanted to. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Somewhat recovered, Otto took to the branches while I scrambled through the overgrowth, making sure to shuffle my feet so I wouldn’t step on any wasp nests or vipers or millipedes. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Toby wasn’t sure how long they’d been sitting in front of the small white house when he woke up and scrambled out of the car to throw up. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z A long, shrill whistle blew, and the jackhammer men scrambled quickly to the tops of their lines. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He scrambled easily onto the first low branch and balanced there. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He scrambled down the side of the bluff and trotted to the edge of the lake, looking down into the water. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z She sets plates of steaming scrambled cheese eggs, French toast, golden hash brown rounds, and fried green tomatoes on the table. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Gum Baby scrambled up to her perch on my shoulder to look, and she gasped. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I scrambled up and picked handfuls of capulfs, then leaned over to hand them to her, and she made a little pile of berries at the base of the tree. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Both nations scrambled to build more missiles and to devise clever, and lethal, ways of launching them at the enemy. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I scrambled up onto the bed with her, staring out through the old foggy panes at the snow-covered garden. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Lured by the scent of water, Pax scrambled past him, straight down the cut. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She scrambled to pick up every chewed piece and eat it. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I scrambled out of bed, threw my clothes and shoes on, and followed my brother. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z As the great crowd dispersed, marchers and visitors scrambled to find taxis, buses, cars, trains and planes so they could get out of town before nightfall. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Nailer scrambled out of the water, praying that he hadn’t made a mistake. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Her face hit the water, and she scrambled up and back, gasping for air as she tried to claw her way out of the mud. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “I think I’m going to make some scrambled eggs,” he said. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She scrambled clumsily up the trunk and slung a leg over the branch below mine. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Its fur felt like icicles and it smelled like a dead animal, and Seven scrambled away from it as the cuco did the same in the opposite direction. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I scrambled to free my hands—tucked into the waistband of the jeans I hadn’t bothered to remove—but Stan was way quicker. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z We scrambled to fall in with the others. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Unless I want scrambled egg Hot Pockets this morning, I have to get to the cereal before Justin does. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I pulled out the long Japanese sword, and when I scrambled back around the corner of the pen nothing had changed except I was even more afraid. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I dropped the beers and scrambled up the ladder to the main deck. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Now, he had scrambled over the third gate, and he was in the field next to the one that belonged to Warings. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z He scrambled to his feet and shoved aside a desk. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z She rolled away from the tangle and scrambled to her feet. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The baby scrambled up the road with surprising speed. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z George let go of the stick and scrambled up a tree, climbing as high as he could go. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled clumsily back down through the weeds and ferns, with Nailer’s dad’s friends all making comments. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The train had started and I waited for it to pass before I scrambled back up to get my bedroll, which got stuck in some bushes about halfway down. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy I had dragged across the river scrambled up the bank, and I followed on my hands and knees. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z She scrambled for her own books and had them gathered up before Lamar could reach them, and then she took off, her long braid flopping as she ran. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z We were awakened and scrambled to the ladders. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z People all around them scrambled out of the way, backing down the corridor. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Before I scrambled down, unused rifle on my back, I sought out Rose, spying her and Wab embracing in the dirt expanse between the woods and the road. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z On all fours, he scrambled to the next ledge and then turned and looked back; the man was still standing, throwing the spot of yellow about over the snow. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I scrambled to pick up the scattered wool that hadn’t blown away and placed it back inside the basket. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z He scrambled to the west side of the summit. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The waiters and diners in the Starlight Room fell over one another as they scrambled for safety. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Riddle scrambled to his feet, looking after it; he raised his wand, but the huge boy leapt on him, seized his wand, and threw him back down, yelling, “NOOOOOOO!” Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z She scrambled up the bed and jumped in beside Rose, pulling the older girl's arm over her like a comforter. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z We scrambled and pushed each other, struggling to be the first one up the ladder at the back of the boat. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z The others paddled and scrambled over somehow, and as they began to reach the other side, Hazel plunged. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Hie next time the image was whole, I scrambled to the button and slammed it with my hand. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z When they reached the front, the children scrambled to find their places. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Mom and Connor come join us at our table, where I am now nibbling along the edge of my Danish, while Jack shovels scrambled eggs into his mouth like his life depends on it. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z My telling list was scrambled out of order. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z On Thursday, when Hannah brought Eva her fried tomatoes and soft scrambled eggs with the white left out for good luck, she mentioned her dream of the wedding in the red dress. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z But then Bristle scrambled out of the coyote’s hold. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The tiger scrambled up his leg, straight under the god’s chain-link skirt. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Mark scrambled to stand up as he lunged forward, finally slamming his shoulder into the man’s gut. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Captain Reed scrambled up the bowsprit and stood there, poised over the hissing sea, howling for the pure joy of it. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Tables and chairs lay helter-skelter, our dishes broken to bits, everything we owned scrambled and strewn across the floor. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Together the little group scrambled through scrub brush and gravel down to the boat. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Gerald scrambled down from the table and ran to his hiding place behind the couch. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z My fear gave way to anger, and I scrambled for the fallen weapon. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I lifted him over it, then we scrambled after the rest of the group. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Checking for her bow and quiver of red-fletched arrows, she scrambled down the tree trunk. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z One dog knocked him to the ground, and a second bit Kyra on the leg as she scrambled up a hillside. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z And she scrambled up, hand over hand, forcing the beating wing aside, and seized the angel’s hair to wrench back his head and bare his throat for the snow leopard’s teeth. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I liked the idea of being in charge of one thing rather than two, of not having my brain scrambled by the competing narratives of home and work. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z She held Chestnutt, and Gum Baby scrambled up into my hoodie. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Mom scrambled in her seat, waving her hands around. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Zack is sitting at the kitchen table eating scrambled eggs when I walk in the back door. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I scrambled to the little window in our coop, where we’d hung a blanket to hide us. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z It was as if the C.O.’s words, the actual syllables he addressed to Milton, had been scrambled by the boys over in Intelligence. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He looked at the metal lever in his hand, and scrambled to his feet. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He scrambled out of bed, pulled on his trousers and shirt, and scuttled downstairs. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z A mob of rats had scrambled through the fence to catch Basil, but it was like trying to catch smoke upon the wind. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He dove inside and grabbed the wood and ran around the edge of the ridge, scrambled up like a cat and blew and nearly had the flame feeding, growing, when the sound moved away. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Thankfully, the audience was still arguing heatedly among themselves, so nobody seemed to notice as they scrambled toward the door. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z She scrambled into the ship and came back with a spyglass. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I dropped to my belly, Otto squealing at my back, and scrambled behind a ruined wall. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Brit-Brat scrambled frantically to pick it up, like chasing down a rolling quarter. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Following Fiver, he scrambled up the lumps and shelves of peat to the overhang of gravelly earth and thin grass that topped them. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Worst, I sent two of ’em wobbling back into the water with their brains scrambled like eggs. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Rather I should say I scrambled at the side of the massive stone. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z My eyes darted from tree to rock to creek to fern while I scrambled to figure out what to say next. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Victor somehow scrambled to his feet in the middle of his mudslide and lunged for it, flipping it with his foot. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z But nobody heard her, and she scrambled to her feet. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She scrambled out of the box and ran to her little brother. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z They scrambled down a rock slope, dropped among flowers and made their way under the trees. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Miles’s eyes glazed as they roamed over the scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, and orange juice on the table. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Nat scrambled into his clothes and hurried downstairs and out of the house. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The Beats had scrambled to their posts, which wasn’t easy, since the train car was occupied. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z A wave of frantic, frustrated frogs, big ones, little ones, brown ones, green ones, men frogs and women frogs, a wave of them broke over the bank, crawled, leaped, scrambled. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She scrambled up and started jumping on my head. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Nhamo immediately scrambled to her cousin’s side and began stroking her as she would a terrified infant. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Olga scrambled up, gathered her things, and ran home to listen to her own radio. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Tucker scrambled through the gate into the cage and pranced all around inside it. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s just one way to display syntax on a page, and not a particularly good one, with user-unfriendly features such as scrambled word order and arbitrary graphical conventions. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “Let’s go inside. See what your mom is cooking. Probably scrambled eggs.” Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Joe scrambled back in the car with his boots and pulled them on, jamming his jeans inside. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z Mom made scrambled eggs, which I usually love, but she’d burned them. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z We scrambled down the stairs, through a corridor, and past a guard’s station—out into another block of prison cells. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z She made a pot of fresh coffee, some toast, and scrambled a couple of eggs. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Sadna leaped back over a mossy log and scrambled for footing. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The scene would unlock with the quick, heavy thud of a body on a hood, then warp-speed into a scrambled collage of bent limbs and black pavement and broken glass. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z We scrambled to the end of the pier. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z And to complicate matters, there were eggs: scrambled, poached, over easy, sunny-side up. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z Moss scrambled up the stairs after him, shoving his way past people he’d never interacted with before at school. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He was barely aware of Jorge’s departure, but the instant the door closed the boys scrambled off their beds and clustered around Matt. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Two women with three small children emerged from behind an oil drum near the truck and scrambled onto the back of the truck. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z We scrambled into them gratefully, and as we entered the kitchen, our hostess turned to smile at us. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z They scrambled into the common room and collapsed, trembling, into armchairs. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Rufus chains his bike to a parking meter and I follow him inside the fairly empty café, immediately smelling scrambled eggs and French toast. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z This time he jumped from the chair and scrambled as far from the bed as possible, knocking over the lamp on the table; it landed with the crash of broken glass. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z That was where I fell into the water, there is the bank where I scrambled up. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Weary, ill, and frazzled with the heat, Maria scrambled to gather and paint as many as she could, with Dorothea’s help. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Charlie whined and pouted but grabbed the chess piece, scrambled off the bed, and hurried out the door. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Mom unhooked her seat belt and scrambled into the backseat. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z I remember Jody, my best and only girlfriend at college in my freshman year, making me scrambled eggs at her house one morning. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z My heart skipped a beat, and I scrambled to the foot of the bed with the flashlight clutched in both of my shaking hands. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Mark was stunned at the abrupt change—he scrambled out from underneath a couple of people who were staring at Trina, almost transfixed. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Tree-ear’s thoughts scrambled about as he tried to think what to answer. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z The fall in the hospital had either shown him the light or scrambled his brains; it was impossible to say which. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Reed wriggled sideways and scrambled to his feet, panting. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He picked up a fork and began shoveling scrambled eggs into his mouth, hoping to deflect any invitation to join in this part of the conversation. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The cannoneer came thundering down the steps, but I scrambled faster than he and ran for the rear door. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Taking one last lunge for the flag, Louie snagged the edge and fell to the pavement, tearing the banner down with him, then scrambled to his feet and ran like mad. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z And they rushed through the undergrowth and scrambled up the rocks. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The mood changed then; students scrambled to collect their gear and bolt out of the classroom. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z They all scrambled through it — Neville needed a leg up — and found themselves in the Gryffindor common room, a cozy, round room full of squashy armchairs. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Once Alyce and Will took the calves upon their shoulders and scrambled from the pit, so too did Tansy, not willing to stay alone in that hard, dark, and calfless place. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z My heart sank and I scrambled to think of something to say, but I couldn’t. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Dad orders a sunny-side-up platter with whole wheat toast, and I order scrambled. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z The scrambled dab of powder on my nose, the hasty comb through my hair, and then the inevitable knock on the door and the entrance of the cards on a silver tray. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “Yes!” we said in unison, and scrambled to our feet. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z As she scrambled, blushing, to pick it up, she said, “I didn’t know you were—goodness—it’s lovely to see—how are you?” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The wind gusted; Miyax scrambled through the low door and slid into her sleeping skin. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled up the slopes, some of them slipping and falling. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z As Ranofer scrambled down from his stone to take the scroll back, he saw Pai at the pay box, counting out to Gebu the coppers from yesterday, and those for today as well. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Up in the cab, Neumann Two says, “You never scrambled her eggs, you old virgin.” All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Wide awake at once, he scrambled to his feet, and his eyes went automatically to the upper room. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Trembling, I lay flat on my back for a moment, then scrambled for the light. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Lyra barged open the door, dragged her rickety chair to the window, flung wide the casement, and scrambled out. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled a noisy “good evenin’” and left their mouths setting open and their ears full of hope. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Onto the beach I scrambled, gaining speed as I ran past the bass stands and up the lane. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I scrambled around for it wildly, but by the time I got my hand on it Danny Saunders was standing safely on first. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He scrambled up and out of the sitting room, feeling more excited than he’d thought he would. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Ten kids scrambled onto the field, bringing him the hat and ball. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Gaily sprawled across the floor, then scrambled to stand up, struggling to get his hands and feet under him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “Wash!” she called as she scrambled down to the edge of the river. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Breakfast was sausage, which he could not eat, and scrambled eggs, which were nearly inedible. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Drenched pirates shouted and hoisted and scrambled, but there was nothing to be done. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Instead, it used stepping switches, electronic devices that scrambled the message in baffling ways. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Hazel and Leo scrambled into the tunnel, which seemed to be the only one free of monsters. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z That morning, we had scrambled eggs spiced with pine bark, which came from the sticks we used to stir them. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z She scrambled to her feet, still half asleep, and saw the tail end of her horse disappearing through the trees. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He scrambled to the window, pitched the paper in before him, caught hold and heaved himself upward onto the ledge and then inside. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “They might not understand me riding up with a . She scrambled to the ground. He grinned. “I hope to see thee before too much time is up,” he said. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z I sit there thinking the secret to good scrambled eggs was probably the one true thing Safer ever told me. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z His eyes widened when he spied Pax, and he scrambled to his paws. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I scrambled from the bower and seized my cloak as if to flee. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z They turned in its direction and scrambled up the difficult slippery rocks, sliding back at each step almost as far as they’d gone forward. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Then he scrambled to the end of his bed for a better look at what was going on. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z At least Finn only had to bob his head to the side and then back up again as he scrambled after them. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z But I accidentally kicked the lid as I scrambled in, and it fell shut. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The squirrel scrambled up the side of the necessary to the roof. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I scrambled for a moment to come back down to reality. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Heedless of her belly for once, she scrambled off her silver and ran to him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He watched dully as a brown lizard with a darting tongue scrambled across their blanket with its tail flicking. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z He scrambled up, apologizing while doing so, and he reached for his mother, pulling her out from under the other protestors who had fallen as well. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I scrambled after it, but soon the sounds faded away, too. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Once I nearly fell, but I caught myself with my hands and scrambled on. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He scrambled for the ladder, praying that he wasn’t about to run into more crew. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z |
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