| 单词 | scratch |
| 例句 | If I want water, I'll have to make it from scratch. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z His cheeks flared red as he scratched more fervently. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Her cheeks were scratched and bleeding, her lips were swollen, her clothes were torn, her hair stuck out in all directions, and on top of this she was streaked with mud. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Her boots scratched against the wooden dock, and she lowered herself into the boat. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Bluebell sat up and scratched his neck with his hind leg. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Nate put the dog down on the rug then, and she literally turned over onto her back so that we would all scratch her tummy. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z As if in answer to her question, someone fell through the black square—it was Minho, looking as if he’d been scratched or stabbed on ninety percent of his body “Minho!” The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z But whatever keeps wages low—and I’m sure my comments have barely scratched the surface—the result is that many people earn far less than they need to live on. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I touch the scratch, still pink along my arm. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “I have to start building,” she told Matt, who still held a bundle of twigs in his scratched, dirty arms. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d brought Margo’s copy of Leaves of Grass to school, and I started reading the highlighted parts of “Song of Myself” again, under the desk while Mr. Jiminez scratched away at the blackboard. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “Maybe we could take it to the jewelry store. Buff out some of those scratches.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The scratched writing on my cupboard wall floats before me, left by an unknown woman, with the face of Moira. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Carl lit his pipe and scratched behind his ear, and Zenhichi pointed with his hat to the west, made a sweep, put his hat on his head. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Madam picked up a second tart and scratched off the scorched bits with her knife before taking a bite. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z His arms and legs were covered with scratches. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he scratched his neck and settled down in his former drooping position. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached over and scratched the goat on top of his head. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The class settled into the rhythm of the morning, and scratches of pencils in notebooks replaced the metallic scrapes of chairs and coat zippers. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Ignatius looked at the scratches he had received in trying to persuade the cat to remain in the bun compartment. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Put a cloth on top to cover the big L-shaped crack, move that red flower centerpiece to the sideboard to hide where the wood all scratched. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I barrel into the smell of pipe tobacco and the scratch of his tweed suit. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Their animated quills scratch against parchment pads at lightning speed. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “Uncle Jack, I don’t know why you elect to disappear into the mist. Dr. Finch scratched his head and a tuft of gray hair stood up. “I’m sorry,” he said. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Smith could offer no concrete reason to scratch. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z There was the dry hot summer morning when I scratched my bare arms on briers while picking blackberries and came home with my fingers and lips stained black with sweet berry juice. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched Sunflower’s forehead, gazing at the mountains, struck by their clear, ghostly p>eace. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z After a while, my throat felt so scratched. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z My palms were scratched from the glass, so she held the backs of my hands and surveyed the damage. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z They were not used to fighting in narrow places in the dark and they got bitten and scratched until they were glad to come out tail-first. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “We can make pizza. My grandpa taught me how to make it from scratch. You like pizza, right?” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z That durned tassel thing tickle my nose, but I didn’t scratch it or nothing. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Then, dented, scratched, and steaming, the car rumbled off into the darkness, its rear lights blazing angrily. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z There wasn't a single scratch on his face. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z Rat scratched the skin at his elbow, digging in hard. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z With scribbles on paper that are not worth the scratch of a pig’s snout. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Sam touched a scratch on his forehead and then hurriedly took his hand away. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z How you got out with just a scratch, I’ll never know. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Bailey was talking so fast he forgot to stutter, he forgot to scratch his head and clean his fingernails with his teeth. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Mary Lou scratched at a bite on her leg with the toes of her other foot, holding on to Adina for balance. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She reached down to scratch Branch and saw Matt grinning at her from behind the corner of the weaving shed. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Second catalytic ..He scratched at his chin. “To dissolve the oil that makes the feather smooth?” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Yeah. I’m fine. A little sore and scratched up from where I got thrown into some bushes, but no contusions or signs of internal bleeding.” Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I told him I hadn’t seen the branch coming and it was just a scratch, but I guess he figured it would be easier traveling without me along to get into trouble. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z The left side of her cheek is red and swollen with still-bleeding scratch marks. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Ma wouldn’t have found out about it if it weren’t for the big scratch that still scars my face. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “You scratched these shoes badly, Dad, the last time you wore them. You got to be more careful with these babies.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I watched the shark wiggle, like he was trying to scratch an itch on his back, and I ran along the railing to get ahead of him, so I could see him swim by. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Then he rested his elbow on the table and scratched his head. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I was relieved to see that Daddy had told the truth: except for the cast and a couple of scratches on her face, Mom looked totally fine. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Liam scratched the back of his head and looked over at Chubs. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Cole scratched nervously at his stomach as he entered the library the first night. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The dining room table, where the buffet had lain all morning, was scratched and scuffed. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He leaped to the window and scratched at it. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He scratched his head, looked over to my dogs and back at me. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I set the typewriter on a scratched red table under the window. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I sit, my back toward the men, studying the concrete wall like the lines, cracks, and scratched curses are a complicated puzzle. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z When he held them up to his face he saw that they were scratched and bruised—and the veins were swollen as though he had been grasping hard at something for a long time. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z “So you agree,” she said, her real meaning as subtle as nutcrackers, “a little privacy isn't too much to ask? And if this record has a single scratch on it, you're dead.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z “You notice it’s only the stuff about girls that's scratched out?” another guy said. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He scratches at his thick red beard, wrinkles his fat nose, and studies me. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Max scratches at the back of her head. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He scratched at his legs, his arms, picked at his skin like there was something there. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I prayed that my friends and brother wouldn’t make any sudden moves or even try to scratch an itch. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Wet with dew, straggly branches slapped and scratched at my legs and hid uneven ground so that several times I tripped, tumbling and sliding downward. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z She scratched Rhaegal under one eye, and his jade-green wings unfolded for a moment, stirring the still air in the palanquin. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Passengers look at their phones or stare through the scratched and grimy windows at the waning light. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The man studied him and scratched his beard, which was the exact same shade of red as Joseph’s hair. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “I expect I’ll be ready to try again by then,” Katz said, running a finger along the line of scratch on his forearm. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z By the fifth day of their journey they were all tired and hungry, and their feet, scratched and swollen, cried out for relief. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z From two to three, he planned to scratch itchy places by rubbing against the fence. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z “There was nothing fancy on there, as far as I could see; maybe a few scratches. I only ever saw it really close up after it had been cracked open.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Smith’s high jinks with the press and Seabiscuit’s recent history of scratches had come back to haunt him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked down at his wife, and then looked at what she was looking at, and he scratched his head. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z “Remember in fourth grade when we made California missions and yours was from scratch and everyone else used kits from the craft store? We don’t know how to build a house.” The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z She looked up at Kino when he came back; she saw him examine her ankles, cut and scratched from the stones and brush, and she covered them quickly with her skirt. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z I scratch at my arm as I stand. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The decision was not final; they could still scratch him at any point up to forty-five minutes before post time. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched the side of the pencil back and forth across the paper and labeled this APOCALYPSE. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched the bumps on his paws and peered through the shutters, expecting to see several hirsute brutes from the hospital. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Ralph’s keen ears heard the scratch of a pen and the rattle of a key. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z It strained its neck back as if there were a fly biting its shoulders and it wanted to scratch them. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z A cricket chirped, a catbird scratched the leaves. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Store-bought ice cream is cheap, but for Felicia, making ice cream from scratch is part of the ritual that began after her husband left in 1966. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched the side of his nose once more. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Your skin looked the worst—it wasn’t just bumpy with bites, it was dotted with red where you’d scratched so hard, you’d bled. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z His head had got too big for the cap and the embroidery scratched, but she always put it on him when she took him out. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z His left arm reached over and scratched his middle chest. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z They both puff up their hair and scratch the same side of their necks at once. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z East Germany's most skilled and talented people voted with their feet, choosing to rebuild from scratch rather than adjust to life under communism. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z But experience had taught her this much: scratch the surface and you’ll find the racist. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Faintly, she remembered the time Sam had tried to catch a kitten in the prairie, and how Deen, not Sam, had been the one to come home all scratched up. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She had a scratch across her cheek, but it didn’t seem particularly deep, and a lump on her head that hurt to touch. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I'll admit my filter's a little tainted after the past eight months...scratch that: after the past year. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Beside him, War Admiral scratched and tore at the track, hurling himself forward as hard as he could. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The dry grass of the fields had scratched my legs. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The teacup elephant scratches her blue-painted nails on my dress, and flashes me the chrysanthemum flower on her belly. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The way you laugh until you cry, the way you eat until your stomach aches, the way you scratch an itch until it bleeds. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I scratched and kicked and thrashed against him with every ounce of strength I could muster. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Frowning, she ran her fingers over the surface, found that she had barely scratched it. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Penelope noticed there were scratches on his neck and the backs of his hands. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Matt scratched his dirty knee with dignity and ignored her. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When Descartes produced his study of the rainbow he had to start from scratch, despite the fact that he was very largely simply repeating the work both of Theodoric and of al-Farisi. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z She sees it all—the red scratch on the underside of Kat’s wrist as Kat hands her the Meg Gillian book, the brown and blue shine of the cover. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Another man reached up and scratched his nose—the most human thing Thomas had seen any of them do. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The old gentleman scratched about with his great daws until he had turned up a dirty bundle of papers, one corner of which had been used for lighting something. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s just that it’s kinder The way that he scratches, the way that he peers at what he’s scratched up- and, of course, more refined to treat him with earwax. grime from his skin. courtesy. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z You would not have to scratch deep to find her origin. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z His paint was somewhat scratched and the wood picked up over his right eye. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I scratched at the back of my head. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z By late afternoon, his eyes stung and he scratched irritably at a dozen puffy bites. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I fell down often, but unless I fell into sea grape, it did not hurt Even then, I only got a few scratches. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Come play!—his collar jangling as I scratched his back and he squirmed with pleasure. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “You don’t seem to be scratched anywhere,” she said. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Dimple scratched at the paint on the wood table with a fingernail, sending green flecks flying. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She scratched an insect bite on her arm, unrolled a sheaf of paper, and leaned against the wooden wagon of Mr. Percival Derby, owner of Derbyshire Farms. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z His thin skin, all his scratches and bruises. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z When, after moving in, he tried to scrape it off, he scratched the glass. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Tyrion scratched at his scar and tried to recall the author’s name. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Georgie kept his head down and scratched harder with the stick. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z He scratched his chin again, and became wrathful. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s scratched out her phone number and the addresses he’d written down for her at Oxford and in Maine. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He scratched a mosquito bite on his arm. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She knew that now, of course, because both Max and Peach were gone and her hands were empty, scratched from clinging too tight to something that should never have been held in the first place. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Kevin lifted one arm and turned it to show me a set of long bloody scratches. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z The man scratched his forehead with his left little finger. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched his chin, his eyes lifted to the plain wooden cross nailed to the wall by the choir box. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I scratch my cheek, look up at the ceiling, sigh. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z They could not help him sight-read a new tune from scratch. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z He was scratched out of one race because the field was gigantic, and the post position hung him out so far that he was practically starting the race from the parking lot. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I got my teeth clenched up and went upstairs ready to scratch J.T.’s eyes clean out of his head if I had to. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I reached in through the open window and scratched Diesel on the middle of his head. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I held my breath and listened to the scratch of river against my ears, sinking as far as I could into that shimmering, dark world. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She’d be a statue till she had to scratch or something, then come outside for a few minutes and talk to folks about the latest in motorcar fashions. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z They kept chanting over and over again as they scratched at us with their sharpened talons. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z My conscience itched a little, but I did not scratch it, I wanted to discourage him from coming to me. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Yishan grunted with satisfaction and began to pull, the noose tightening around the moon until the delicate thread looked like a thin scratch of blood. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The wind howled, and branches scratched and clawed my face, but I pressed on. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Mining families scratched out a living any way they could, with the union providing strike pay from dues paid by members in other parts of the country. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z My mouth tastes like dirt, and my throat feels scratched and dry, like there’s something stuck in it—a feather? Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Byron poked his head out of the door, still in his underpants and still doing his morning scratches. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I imagine that while all this is going on, a large tick is being scratched into the stone next to the name of Gavin Rose. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “I don’t know, if they want to watch me scratch my butt or eat dinner, I feel like that says more about them than about me.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Food made me want to throw up, blankets and clothes scratched and twisted, every light blinded me. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z You scratched at a mosquito bite on your elbow. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z You do not come by words like this easily; they cannot just be made up from scratch. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z His scars turned red as she scratched, and it made her feel seasick. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Licking his chops he walked up the steps, lifted a bold demanding paw and scratched at the door, then sat down, pricking his ears expectantly. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z They shuffled and scratched, and Jamie even emitted two very false sneezes to attract my attention. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of the glass from the lens must have scratched it, I thought. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He pushed his white cupcake cap to one side and scratched his head. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Two of the marks had faded, but the middle scratch must have been the deepest, because it still remained. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z He pulled up his jacket sleeves and scratched at his arms. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z She shows us, after school, up in her room: she pulls up her skirt, pulls down her underpants, and sure enough there are the marks, almost like scratch marks, not very red but there. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Besides, the dog, unexpectedly scratched and bitten, showed a certain reluctance to come to grips. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z When they forced their way at last into more open ground, they were hot and tired and very scratched, and they were also no longer certain of the direction in which they were going. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She scratches the back of her neck, leaving little red lines on her skin from her fingernails. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Four scratches one of his eyebrows with a knife point and approaches Eric. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The great accumulation of things almost hid the cracks in the walls and the stains on the floor and the scratches that clouded the windows. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He showed her several deep red scratches on his arm. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z “The typical black bear-inflicted injury,” he writes blandly, “is minor and usually involves only a few scratches or light bites.” A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Among us scratches and lumbers Vishnoo, the shipboard tortoise kept so that he might dispose of the roaches that hang on the beams and scuttle into the straw of our mattresses. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “You better stick your hands in the sink and wrench out them scratches.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z So he scratched a hole in the dry sand beside him, and when the glare of that light finally blinded him, he turned to his right side and vomited into the hole. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z After a time, they called a truce, sweating and showing the welts and scratches from their makeshift weapons. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He thought of his bed, of the familiarity of their couch and the scratched coffee table, and he wanted to be nowhere else. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He reached up with his unsqueezed hand to scratch Sally’s head. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He was impressed, and vowed not to say a word about the pain from the thorn scratches across his face. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I slipped my hand inside the duffel to scratch Beau’s ears. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Then he climbed the dais and knelt beside the high seat, smelling of horse, four long thin scratches on his cheek crusted with scabs, his hair falling down past his collar and into his eyes. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I tore my way through the blackberry patches until my hands and feet were scratched raw and red from the thorns. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mother,” Samuel cried, “here’s our chance to scratch our name in the First National Bank! Don’t throw the weight of your tongue in the path of fortune. Please, Mother!” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Unable to stomach running with 132 pounds, he scratched the horse. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as Spider was safely off his arm, he scratched where she had traveled. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He stares at the camera and scratches his head bashfully. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I scratch at the frizzy mass of my hair and watch her walk away. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The Blue Monkey sat on the table and scratched itself. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He would scratch his head and play dumb, like you always do when the white man asks those questions you better not answer. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z And yet there’s an itch at the back of my brain that I just can’t scratch. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I scratched him behind his ears and tried not to cry. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Remember the fight at Donelson was a bad one too, and both the boys come through without a scratch. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z “I sure would,” I say, noting the scratches on his arms and the smudges of dirt on his cheeks. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of the horses are scratched and weathered, their tails broken off or their saddles chipped. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z All the time he was pacing, his shoulders kept twitching forward, one or the other or both—a sure sign—and every minute or two he stopped to scratch his head hard and fast. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She reaches her paws under the edge, and her sharp claws scratch against the metal frame. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Here, in the Smoke, objects grew old, carrying their histories with them in dings and scratches and tatters. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Clay stopped to scratch his head, then said to his father, “I hear talk in town of folks in the North starting to speak about ending slavery.” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z They scratch my legs as I sneak past them. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z But polyrhythm conceived from scratch by a composer, written down on the page, imposed on the Western symphony orchestra, player by player, was an utterly novel concept. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z She lifts a broad foot and scratches her head with a curved claw on the end of a long, narrow toe. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Ma puts out both hands now and scratches behind Shiloh’s ears, and he licks her all up and down her arms. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z It was wearing nothing but a plastic diaper and there were long ugly scratches on its arms and legs. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Guitar stopped to scratch his back on a telephone pole. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched his chest, and his fingers made a soft rustling sound on his cotton shirt. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Three days had passed since the Warden had scratched Mr. Sir. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z She looks terrible, her face covered in bruises and scratches. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Don’t scratch, miss, unless you want big ugly scars. That’s rule one with chicken pox: break a blister and leave a pit. You’ll resemble Swiss cheese in no time.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z On my other side, Boomer thumps his brown-speckled tail, and Old Joe leans down to give him a good scratch behind his ears. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Hot Pie emerged pale and panting, face and arms bloody with long scratches. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Then he scratched it out because he knew he would—of course he would—plus there was no Internet answer for this anyway. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Helena comes in to return the rinsed-out bucket, and Max bends down automatically, letting her ruffle his long hair and then scratch all through his beard and he makes noises like a well-petted dog. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I scratched and clawed at the ground, waiting for Uncle Darnell to take me with him. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z The woman scratched her head, and Reynie began to suspect that she was either a little daft or a little deaf. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The witch teacher sits down next to me and scratches her head. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z He scratched the side of his face, his fingernails scraping along the patchy stubble of his jaw. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She was no one to be toyed with, for she could shape icebergs into towers so high they scratched the sky. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Coraline scratched and tickled the soft fur on its belly, and the cat purred contentedly. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z On the inner wall of the jar, it looked as though Nico had scratched three hash marks with his sword—maybe it had been three days that he’d been imprisoned? The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She scratches the back of her neck, her expression suddenly serious. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Doc’s shirt was torn off and his slight strong shoulder dripped blood from a scratch. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z There were eyes painted on the ceilings, and scratched into the grimy wooden floors. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Once the needle settled, she scratched away on her clipboard, while Fig hurtled off the scale, dashing back to the safety of his carrier. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z After several minutes, he stuck out his belly and scratched at it to show he was full. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Buddy frowned, bit his bottom lip, scratched his head, and eventually—solemnly—floated the paper back to Casquabel. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z My arms got pretty scratched up, and I didn’t have my gloves, but it’s okay; we all got tetanus shots before Dad’s insurance ran out. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z Twigs scratched against the high windows, as if they needed to be let in. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z There Sam lay still, softly sucking a scratched hand. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Oh, David thought—squirming as the salt touched the small cuts and scratches on his sides and arms—it must have been unbelievable. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She had met a boy who had seen his mother without a face, and she had scratched his horrible scars. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Her forehead was still bandaged, and her face was bruised and scratched. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z It had a bunch of pen and pencil marks scratched on it, keeping track of how fast the children in the house were growing. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I didn't yawn, sneeze, or scratch any visible thing. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Their limbs wove through one another and creaked with every breath of wind, and their higher branches scratched at the face of the moon. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “The young eagle tucked his head in his wings and scratched in the dirt sorrowfully. The mama chicken walked in that funny chicken strut over to him. ‘ Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Three hours later, scratched, blistered, thirsty, I stepped in said badger hole in the gathering twilight and almost snapped my ankle in two. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z We all ate fried chicken that Mother had cooked, southern style, starting from scratch with killing them and lopping off their heads. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z My cheeks itched and when I scratched them I found tears. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I gave Seanie a dirty look and nonchalantly scratched the bridge of my nose with my middle finger. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z They were always getting scratched by cats, or cutting themselves shaving, or stumbling over footstools in the dark—reasonable explanations, certainly, but for sedentary people they had an odd excess of bruises and small wounds. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Wherever his body showed through, it was bony and dirty and scratched. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Finn scratched for the flashlight Sean kept by the door, but the light was weak and yellow, casting the barn in sepia. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I should scratch marks on the wall, one for each day of the week, and run a line through them when I have seven. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z The scrape and scratch of sandals hitting dirt moved closer, grew louder. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I had a few scratches but had avoided any bee stings. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z He scratched the sheets with his paws like he wanted to bury it. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “If you would’ve just listened to me, we would be fighting the Nightbeast right now. Instead we have to start from scratch, our time’s running out, and it’s all on you!” Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z A little red and flaking skin should go quite nicely with the scratches on her ugly face. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Inside the house, they sanded and polished the scratches out of the furniture. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Matted dark hair hung down from his filthy head, framing a pale, scratched face that shone with sweat. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But in the course of this showing off, one of his buddies fell to the ground and ended up scraped and scratched. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Tyr scratched his chin with his left hand, which was his only hand. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He scratched his head, and for a moment had a passing wish that Mr. Frodo could have gone on living quietly at Bag End. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z We went through a heavy canopy area, and the branches scratched my face and ripped at my hands. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He poured a bucket of warm slops into the trough, and while Wilbur ate his breakfast Lurvy scratched him gently with a smooth stick. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Cari scratched his back and recited the encyclopedia entry on China from memory until he fell asleep. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I was only half paying attention and almost stepped on her when she stopped and scratched her head. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Vonetta tried to scratch a piece of the tape, but she couldn’t catch hold of it. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z She lets me sit in the front of the truck, and the broken leather scratches my thighs, and the seat stuffing spills out and tickles my skin. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The cat flicked her long tail, paused to get a scratch behind the ears, then waded back into the mist. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “Pah! Such a fuss over a few minor scratches,” she grumbled. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Absently, he bent over and scratched his bare ankle. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Finally Hatsue’s father began to pace and scratch his head and then to rub his chin, long strokes. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z She begins to scratch something down on her score sheet. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “You can scratch me off the list. I’m going to do the magic act with Siraj and the Great Timdini. They need an assistant.” Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z His stumps hurt him, and sometimes he would reach down to where his legs used to be—he wanted to scratch them, but there was no place to scratch. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She scratched away the windblown leaves with her saffron-yellow feet and sat down. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He scratched his beard, peered long at the bubbles on the left rear, and poked them with a forefinger like a file. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z In a blank corner I scratched the line, None but ourselves can free our minds. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I scratch my head and take a deep breath. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z When he began to scratch off a minor skin eruption on his calf with his fingernail, she stopped watching. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Their legs and hands and faces were scratched. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I scratch my fingers on the floor, trying to get the cat’s attention. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z They would scratch his eyes out if he went any closer. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I got used to the unintentional scratches I received from meerkats climbing over me. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Jack leaned on the blacked-out window, trying to scratch it with his thumb. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z So I jammed one whole cake in my mouth and the rough crumbs scratched the insides of my jaws, and if I hadn’t had to swallow, it would have been a dream come true. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z There were no actual footprints, not even a slight scratch. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z At first glance it looked absolutely fine, the metallic silver bodywork not even scratched. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z The first rabbit stopped in a sunny patch and scratched his ear with rapid movements of his hind leg. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z From time to time a movie would arrive packed in a dented canister, the film scratched and faded from its slow trip around the world. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Just outside the room he leans against the wall and scratches the back of his neck. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I smile and nod and scratch “Forensics Club” off the mental list of activities I might try to excel at to impress the Excelsior judges. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Pascal and Patrice helped me scratch up a little plot that eventually produced a few bleak, dusty bouquets of spinach and beans, which were gobbled up one night by our neighbor’s goat. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The scratches weren’t bleeding, but they were still red. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I felt his ragged fingernails scratch across my skin. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z In the mornings, they would scratch across our sleeping faces as she smoothed our foreheads, our cheeks, and told us quietly, Wake up. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She scratched her nose with the end of her marker. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Something scratched at her bedroom window after she went to bed. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z He scratched his chin, eyebrows high, and eased his own shotgun to the ground. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Supportive family environment,” Dr. Booth scratched on his pad. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Mateo says, which doesn’t really scratch the surface on who they are to me, but I let it slide because this is so wild even Mateo is tearing up for me. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z My mom and dad agreed that with the money from the sale, they’d be able to build a world-class gymnastics-training center from scratch. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I scratched those lines into notebooks, into the margins of the essays I was writing. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Henry scratches the back of his head and then smooths out his hair from his forehead to the back. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z For the cat had turned round and given him a scratch. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z Aibileen scratches her nose, says, “What you think about just calling it... Help?” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z It is not as though we would be starting from scratch. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z "A mere scratch," said Cor, using for the first time a rather lordly tone. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z Ron scratched his chin thoughtfully with the end of his wand. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I sit down next to him and scratch under his chin until he purrs like a train engine and mango-colored puffs fill the air. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z The beginnings of an idea scratched at the back of his skull, an itch, the barest inkling. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Lina stared miserably down at a letter B someone had scratched into her desktop long ago. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She moved it laterally on the surface of pebbles, where its numerous heraldic tufts and foliations made a rustling noise, and sometimes she scratched the bluff with a small whimper. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He had not yet opened his notebook, but he could already hear the explosive scratch of Cari’s pencil across her page. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I’m trying not to fidget because every time I shift in my seat the torn vinyl scratches the backs of my legs. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He had wanted to creep to her and lick the blood off her hand after she had provided him with food, encourage that hand to scratch and stroke him again. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Felix pulled Freebie close and scratched him under the chin until the dog calmed down. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged and reached down to scratch at his legs, which were covered in Band-Aids. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z He scratched at his belly under his white T-shirt. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z When Elena asked why Ifemelu had not petted her dog, or scratched his head in the week since she moved in, she said, “I don’t like dogs.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Somberly, I sit next to Ma and scratch my head with both hands. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Her hands stung where small scratches had accumulated. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z We slept the rest of that night, and in the morning we saw where the fleas had feasted, our flesh pink with flea welts and bright with the blood of our scratches. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z His breastplate was scratched and dented from battle, his blue-and-red cloak stained by blood and smoke. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z There was a scratch on the page and a splash of ink, and then it went on in pencil, but the writing was different. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The sound of simmering and the scratch of Mom’s pen and the light scrape of book pages turning took over. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Her face was covered in scabs, but I looked in her eyes and tried to hide the shock of seeing her face scratched up so badly. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z I squealed and scratched, trying to warn her to snap out of it, but I was absolutely powerless. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z They were shaky, and the inkfish ink was uneven, drying in scratches and clumps. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z In times past, Daisy Mae would have sought me out, rushing to get her head petted and her ears scratched. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Dad clapped his hands softly, and Tilly rushed to him for a vigorous scratch behind the ears. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z And when they had walked for several hours Ged thought he saw, away off on the hills in the northwest where their way tended, a tiny scratch against the sky, like a tooth, white. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Peach Fuzz scratches his head and leans forward to see if the mound of bubbles has disappeared. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z “Yes, I know; the shell is like a cat’s claw,” I answered, remembering the numerous scratches I had gotten on my hands and wrists the year before. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z As soon as she was out of my bedroom, she galloped down the hall and scratched urgently at the front door. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Thomas crashed to the ground; he felt a grave marker dig into his back before it snapped in two, burning a deep scratch along his flesh. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I swallowed and crouched down and scratched Beau behind his ears with both hands. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The policewoman had a little hole in her tights on her left ankle and a red scratch in the middle of the hole. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Only thing is that he doesn’t know scratch about ball. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The owner of the voice came backing out of the undergrowth so that twigs scratched on a greasy wind-breaker. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I flicked the negatives, as he must have done, toward the comer, heard them scratch dryly against the wall and flap to the floor. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He sighed and scratched the back of his head as if puzzled. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Their claws scratched at the adobe walls of the house. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She finished the equation with a great flourish of taps and scratches on the blackboard and looked at me, a triumphant look on her face. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z The dress reached from my throat to my feet and I did not like it, either the color of it or the way it scratched. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z “He just wants to know what’s going on. He’s such a good guy, Dimple. He really cares about you. No, scratch that. He really loves you.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I reached out to scratch behind his ears. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Do not scratch,” the Lord warned me sternly. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z When we passed other bears he leaped on the table and scratched at the windows trying to get out at them. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Someone fights with the Victrola; places the arm on, scratches the record, tries again, then exchanges the record for another. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t finish the sentence and his eyes dropped back down to the scratch on the coffee table that he’d stared at before. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Emily couldn’t resist peeking behind herself to look at Maddie, who scowled at her binder and scratched a doodle in the margins of her paper. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Father scratched the little finger on his right hand. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Small, beach-living insects had feasted on her skin overnight, and she scratched at the red bites that covered her legs and arms. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The black hen left through the backdoor, and scratched abstractedly in the yard, where woodshavings blew about like blond curls. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z We knelt again, so I leaned back and took the shoe off to scratch my foot. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I wanted to throw myself at him and scratch his face. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I hesitate as I think of trying to start a fire out here from complete scratch. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “He’s itchy, that’s all. He’s itchy so he scratches. Nothing sinister in it.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “I know you didn’t, sweetie pie. Jo, you can’t scratch anymore, okay? If you have to, pat it, like Matthew said.” Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The people ahead of us had made a path in the grass with their running, so we followed that, but sometimes we had to scramble through thorny bushes that scratched as we passed. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z A tremor of deep concern passed over Milo’s simple, homespun features, and he scratched the comer of his reddish-brown mustache thoughtfully. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “You were supposed to feed him three times a day”—bang—“and scratch him behind the ears”—bang—“just the way he likes.” Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z He put his backpack on, careful not to rub over his scratches. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He sighed, scratched his chin and mumbled, “Kinda warm today.” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The grass is crunchy beneath me and scratches my legs. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z It sniffed the air and scratched the kitchen door. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, right. I expect you to be making soup from scratch next, with organic vegetables you grew in your garden out in the country.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Sarah stroked them and scratched their ears and it was quiet again. Sarah, Plain and Tall 1985-04-25T00:00:00Z Meggie scratched its ears and chin and stroked its back as she looked down the road that went around a sharp bend as it left the village and disappeared from sight beyond the houses. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Kira reached down and scratched the homely mongrel behind his ear. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I want to scream, but my voice is a scratch. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The axe scratched at the apple of Pycelle's throat and stroked the soft wobbly skin under his jaw, scraping away the last hairs. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z By the time I reached the top, I was muddy and scratched from head to toe. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Instead, I run my hands over the cow’s coarse fur, over the black spot between her ears where she likes being scratched. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z But it’s pretty to think that we can make perfect things and scratch them a little to keep from being gods. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “Ah, they’re wisdom cookies! I’ve made these from scratch before. The secret is to allow the books to hit room temperature before mixing them. Cold writing doesn’t sit well in the mind.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The icy wind whipped and scratched worse than Violet’s tail ever had. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Celaena scratched her behind the ears and ran a hand along the page of the book. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z They were anxious about their future and quick to complain should a part of their past get scratched or broken. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “You better not have scratched up his floors. He gets mad as hell about that sort of thing.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He grinned, reached up along the edge of his hat, scratched his head. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I hear a squeak as Christina scratches her plate with her fork idly. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The naked crooks of his knees were plump, caught and scratched by thorns. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Boots scratched at the floor with his muffled front paws, as instinct directed. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Rani laughs, and I scratch Jay gently on the head to reward him for agreeing with me. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z The only sound in the room was the occasional scratch of a pen on paper, or the faint, bird-wing sound of a page turning. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He picked a match from his block and scratched it on the side of the block. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z And those shared assumptions are usually pretty conservative: we don’t reinvent the world from scratch every time we float a theory. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z The scratch on her face was undeniable, the bruising on her arm really rather shocking, given that it was inflicted by little boys. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z One of the letters was doubled up, I remembered, so I scratched that out and wrote “Carrevagio.” Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Whenever Joe Mondragon felt really nervous, he charged into his chicken shed and started madly catching the English sparrows that fed on the hen scratch Joe kept in a long aluminum hopper in there. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I scratch at my arm because I don’t know how to respond. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z With painstaking care, deep in the tough leather I scratched the name “Old Dan” on one and “Little Ann” on the other. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The Führer owes his life to “Divine Providence”: he escaped, unfortunately, with only a few minor burns and scratches. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z He scratched at the flags with his cane, said, “But no matter. I am off to assure our fortune.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z I kept wanting to scratch myself, though my rash had subsided and I was pretty sure most of the itching was all in my head. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The shower needles stung his scratches, but it was a good, welcome-back-to-town stinging. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Though I do notice it have some scratches, and that the two screws on the handle not match up. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I handed him the skate again and walked over to the locker with the scratch graffiti about Aileen. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z She even lets Dad scratch her head and hold her. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z The plastic windows were all scratched up, and it was dark, but I could still sort of see what was inside. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z She glanced from the dress to Tommie, thinking hard about how the contours would match up with her body—and considering what she might change if she were making it from scratch. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Primus scratched his beard, and looked down at the crumpled thing. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z "We could make scratches on bark," said Simon, "and rub black stuff in." Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “About” he returned with something like a sneer, plus another scratch of his beard. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z The two men who walked out felt their way carefully and scratched their rough and scrubbily-stubbled chins. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z He stuck out his lower lip petulantly, just like Akira might, then idly scratched at where his ear had once been. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Because he was the only Negro doctor for two hundred miles, Tony’s father delivered babies, gave tonics and cough medicine for head colds, and patched up scratches, cuts, and burns. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Each evening, at dinner, she allowed herself one glass of wine—red, which the news said was most beneficial for your heart—a faint scratch in the wineglass marking the right level to pour. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Then, as strange as it was to scratch the back of someone she didn’t really even know, she began to anyway, as gently as she could. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z When asked about the squatting, she said that when children stood in the corner for time-outs, they would scratch the drywall. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He scratched his nose and nodded at Combat Boot Lady. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Between heaves I spit and tried to breathe through my mouth and read all the dirty words scratched on the chipped metal walls of the bathroom stall. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He scratched out “7–18” and wrote in “8–23.” When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z He lifted his cap and scratched his hair underneath. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “No, she come over and helped me mix ’em up from scratch,” I say. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Information was then used to build an organism from scratch: message became material. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z He took off his cowboy hat and scratched his head. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I withstood the urge to scratch my increasingly prickly rash, and instead dug some soft mud from the riverbed and wiped it on my ankles and wrists. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Words scratched on a page trying to capture a reality that overwhelmed me. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I poked through its contents until I found my father’s pocket watch and traced my thumb over the case’s familiar dings and scratches. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z That night, with a heavily wrapped wrist, I scratch out a journal entry. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “The clans have been lobbing nukes at that sphere for the past two weeks, and they haven’t even scratched it. How are you going to get it to ‘drop on its own’?” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Fidelito frantically scratched his lemon and held it to Matt’s nose. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Inside, four men in suits bang away on typewriters and scratch with pencils. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z When he reached Toomer, he reared back on his hind legs and lifted his head to be scratched by the black man. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m...trying”—Sierra scratched furiously at the wooden boardwalk with the ballpoint pen, but only a few broken lines came out—“to make something I can shadowshape with.” Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z It didn’t take the itch away, but made it difficult enough to scratch that I hoped I’d be able to resist. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I nearly tip over when I try to scratch him so instead I focus on getting down the hill without falling. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Charles’ hands itched into his pockets and out and touched his chin and scratched his head. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Their faces, arms, and legs became hardened with insect bites and scratches. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched his whiskery face, making a sound like sandpaper on rough wood. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “I still can’t go in Henry’s bathroom. Blood smeared on the porcelain. Henry’s straight razor swinging from a peg. We were bruised and scratched to pieces.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “You’re not to scratch it, no matter how it bites you.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He bent down, scratched the black dirt into his fingers. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I went to the bathroom real quick, did my morning scratches, then ran out to be with the guys. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratches his neck and looks behind him. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z His pants baggy and scratched; his face bruised. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z Riot trots in from downstairs and spreads himself out in front of me until I scratch his chin. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He’d been staring at a scratch on the coffee table in the living room for a long while, and it felt like he’d left his body and was staring down at it from above. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Matthew scratched at the lines he’d shaved into his head and appeared to be studying the baseboards. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I had callused my hands; I had scratched dirt to blacken the nails, which I cut straight across to make stubby fingers. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I reached up painfully, and scratched him behind the ears. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He arched his neck beautifully to do this, and the pearl horn pointed to the ground at her feet, and he scratched in the heather with his silver hoof to make a salute. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Underfoot the leaves are scratched up as though the man had been kicking. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z His short beard scratched at her cheek as his arms hugged her, round and strong, for the briefest of times. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Fenton trailed off as he scratched a part of his body that made me look away. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z There was a cutting table marked up with scratches and gouges next to a register, though getting there was like navigating a Halloween corn maze. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z She watched him scratch his ankle till it was red. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z “It’s the latest model. No scratches anywhere. I took good care of it.” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z It makes it itchy I don’t scratch it. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “Please keep her safe,” he says, his voice barely a scratch. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z They could not jump over it, nor indeed get across it at all without getting wet, scratched, and muddy. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I wanted to lie in a French crib and start from scratch, learning the language from the ground floor up. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z He scratched his head, straining for a solution to this predicament. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z We walked quickly at first, and then slower, pausing every now and then to fasten garters, tie shoelaces, scratch, or examine old scars. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z She grows her nails so long that she scratches you even while she strokes your face and says nice things. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The scratches on her face show through hastily applied makeup. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He pawed the door and scratched at the frame, still whimpering like mad. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Arlington Park officials made a point of warning the public that if it rained, Seabiscuit probably would be scratched. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He pushed up the sleeve of his bathrobe and showed us a discolored, contaminated-looking crisscross of scratches on his forearm. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z There were dents and scratches in its hard, smooth surface. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Taking off his hat, he scratched his head. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Tearing down the old and starting again from scratch is what revolutions are all about. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z I ran to the woods, where I saw his tracks — this big — and the mud he scratched bottom side the trees. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Crookshanks took quite a while to recover from the fireworks, and by the time they entered London, Harry, Ron, and Hermione were all severely scratched. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “I found very quickly,” she scratched at something with her fingernail as she spoke, “I found there was nothing much to find.” Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He read the black words on the page through his scratched lens. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Tía sighs and slips out of the jeans carefully so she doesn’t get scratched. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Quickly I jump back into the dug-out and find him with a small scratch lying in a corner pretending to be wounded. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z She examines my hand, then scrunches back the ruffled sleeves on her dress to expose a series of scars that look like quill scratches and bite marks. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Just stares into the campfire he and Scoob built together from scratch. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z He used the handle of his whip to scratch his shoulder. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He scratched his head and mumbled something to himself “I am sorry about bringing up this matter again. I know it will upset you, but I have to be honest with you,” Leslie said. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z “Well, if it’s only a bird...” said the policeman, lifting his cap to scratch his head in a puzzled sort of way. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z When I felt him touch my skin, I dug my fingers toward his eyes and scratched. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z He scratched his ears and his skull and his long nose. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z They scratch at their bodies through torn clothing, pick at scabs on their scalps. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Conor stood breathing for a second, thinking about the broken clock, about the scratches on the hardwood, about the poisonous berries dropping from the monster onto his grandma’s clean floor. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z I told her how much I loved her, scratched her back, and looked at the pads of her feet. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z But the dog just sat down on the pavement and scratched his right ear with his left leg and yawned. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z One of them has his hand on a horse’s head, and a scratched horse eye stares at me between his fingers. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Not even when Boomer whines and scratches at the door. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Rising and going into the bedroom, Pris reappeared carrying a pen and scrap of paper; she reseated herself, scratched out a hasty message. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Jack removes his baseball cap with a flick of his wrist, using its bill to scratch the top of his head. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Every day I reach for it and can’t quite scratch it. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She scratched at a scab on her knee. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Jamison’s pen scratched across a piece of paper, occasionally dipping back into the inkwell at the top of the desk. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Mac reached down and scratched the dog’s ears. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z "I can't answer that for sure. But remember, we made a lunar lander from scratch in seven years." The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Judd’s the kind that don’t like that in a dog, same as he don’t want a dent or a scratch of any kind on his pickup truck. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I could see where I had scratched his face—so near the eye. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z A dog that tries to make itself pleasant to a cat may very well get scratched for its pains. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I take a shower, then make tomato soup from scratch for lunch. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Thus, he had a long time to think undisturbed about how he should reorganize his life from scratch. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z Every night Mami pulls open the sofa and makes the bed, tucking the sheets into the wire frame that scratches her hands. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z I knelt and scratched behind her ears for a minute, and while I did, I looked into her soulful brown eyes, wishing she could tell me what to do. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He scratched the stump of his missing arm. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z “I went to see the allergist. Got the scratch test,” he reported. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s Helene, and she is covered in blood and scratches, her silver hair tangled as she gazes at me with empty eyes. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She yawns, scratches her head, rubs her left shoulder, rolls her neck, and disappears into another room right next to the kitchen. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z And the young man had nodded and scratched the bristles along his jaw. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He scratched some hasty calculations on the wall with his claw, then turned to Matthias. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He had a buzzcut like his dad, and was using a paper clip to scratch into his desk. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Ishmael sat down on the edge of his father’s desk, scratched his chin, and thought about it. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z They had to be generated from scratch, using specific instructions locked inside the sperm and egg. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Her fingers scratched in and out of the alley dirt. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The moon was hardly a scratch in the sky, but underwater lights illuminated the tiled bottom of the pool. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z My neck and bum got scratched but scratches don't hurt like humiliation hurts. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Eventually he gave another bland shrug and scratched out a note on a slip of paper. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Then he scratched his long, red-veined nose and said, "You are my boy, and you will do exactly as I tell you." The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Not a scratch on it, inside or out. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I wince—my arm still burns from the scratches I’d gotten, while my back aches from when the blast had tossed me off my feet. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I quietly scratched at him through the material. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Hi,” he said while his fingers scratched at the air like the legs on a turned-over crab. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Tuma scratched his beard and pulled the old quilt he had wrapped around him tighter. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z It’s an upright—scratched wood and yellowing keys. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z When he finished, the soldier lifted the knife and began to scratch at Lourdes’s belly with great concentration. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the tree cutters took off his helmet and scratched his head. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “That,” he said, “yes, that symbol. She made, do you recall, a scratched noise—a noise in her throat?” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z They huddled and scratched their plays in the dirt. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I was finally one of the top épée fencers, and Coach wanted me to start all over from scratch? Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z But he went on dawdling and dragging the sides of his shoes along the pavement in order to scratch the leather. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z That means chickens need to scratch in the dirt. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Sam sat down and scratched his head, and yawned like a cavern. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Howard’s inclination was to scratch him, but the potential consequences were daunting. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched his head and muttered strangely as he passed. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He scratches the back of his neck with his free hand. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I scratch his cheeks while I check my phone to see if Michael has finally replied. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z My father scratched his head and knitted his brow, deep in thought. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Thorns scratched at Prosper and Scipio as they followed him. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Then the cards started coming again, from small towns across Europe, but the handwriting was scratched quickly, and my mom had less to say with every new postcard, with every new town. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The larger guard took off his hat and scratched his belly. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He’s going on, now about what its scratch marks look like on trees. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Ruby scratches the back of her neck with her trunk. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z He scratched Summer idly behind the ears as the direwolf tore at a haunch of meat. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “I need time to think,” Matty said, subduing the puppy with a rhythmic scratch below his chin. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Alex held his breath as he slowly reached out to scratch the dog’s ears. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z The sparrow scratched hard at Matthias’s neck and pecked at the back of his head, forcing it down to the floor. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z We’d let up for a second, then look at each other, and one of us would scratch, and we’d break out again. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Bucks do not usually dig much in any case, although they will scratch shallow shelters or make use of existing holes where these are available. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly his voice hardened as he shot a question at Fangburn: “You! How did your face get knocked about, and where did you get those long scratches from?” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He scratched his nose with one of his paws. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z They lived in a log cabin, in the desolate hill country outside Austin, where they herded cattle and scratched the earth for whatever food it might yield. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z He had Lillian pinned against one wall holding her by the throat as she tried to scratch out his eyes. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Elinor looked at the scratch on his forehead and said no more. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Tidings ran his fingers through his hair and gave his scalp a little scratch. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He leaned down and scratched its high, pointed ears. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Thirty pairs of eyes were suddenly focused on desktop scratches. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z “One day free,” Amari announced as she scratched the numerous bites on her body. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “You were so scratched up, your hair and clothes all singed from that fire, but you had the biggest smile on your face.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Blacks and whites alike scratched their heads at Grabarek’s abstruse testimony, but it was clear the mayor was no friend of Fuller. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Then he looked puzzled, took off his skull-cap—three mice fell out—and scratched in the middle of his bald head. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z My appointed plan was just to give a good scratch to the surface, come away with some spice or flavor under my nails. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Deirdre thought she would continue that story, but scratch that now. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I scratched behind his ears before zipping him up. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z His face and arms were raw where he scratched his welts. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Other roaches scratched along the floor in wild countless battalions as Ben lifted his feet off the floor and prayed that his pilgrimage and exile among the roaches would be brief. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Black stopped struggling, though his hollowed eyes were still fixed on Scabbers, who was clamped tightly under Ron’s bitten, scratched, and bleeding hands. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z A table stood by the door, where a heavy-set man scratched away on a piece of paper, his work lit by a half- dozen candle stubs that would soon burn out. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He grunted loudly and scratched on the ground in front of him he kept watching the entrance of the bear cave. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He scratched it only when he was about to speak. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z And then he struck at Fiver and scratched his ear.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched his neck contemplatively, as if he were thinking of having a shave one of these days. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He bent to scratch Ghost behind the ears. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Trying not to scratch at them, I got up and stretched. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I stand there, needing to scratch my nose. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z She was trying to scratch the teacher, but Dad was holding her back. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z And so we pressed on to Monson, over hard trail and more rivers, collecting bruises and scratches and insect bites that turned our backs into relief maps. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z I give my shins one last desperate scratch, tie my shoes, and follow. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The bouncer stood on the porch of the Bear Flag and scratched his stomach. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Although Constance yawned and scratched at an insect bite on her ankle, no one else moved or spoke a word. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The old man reached down and scratched Radar behind the ears, careful to avoid his bandage. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z The young guardian dragon was dozing, coiled around the pine tree, but he lifted his coppery head as we approached and let Annabeth scratch under his chin. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z The material of the Punjabi pajama set begins to scratch his skin. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z His shoulders still stung from the scratches; when he put his hand to them he could feel the little welts. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Usually his father stopped to scratch the goats’ heads and check their pen for water. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z "Here, have one. I made them myself from scratch and, boy, was it a mess! Do you ever make cookies?" Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z When the phone rang at two o’clock, waking Lexie at last, Mia was back at the table sketching with a pencil on a scratch piece of paper. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Horace Whaley scratched the birthmark on his forehead and watched the falling snow beyond the courtroom windows. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He’s not afraid to ask for a discount if there’s a small scratch or if it’s a discontinued model. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Purplish bruises covered the kid, red hives, bloody scratches. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Distracted, he scratched Skardebek’s back and combed his fingers through her little nest of tentacles. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z He hugged her again, kissed her salty, scratched cheeks, and whispered, “Maybe in just a couple of days. I’m so excited!” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Angel got up, went to the bathroom, and tried not to scratch her spots. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Jean Louise raised her hands and her voice: “What the hell am I to think? It made me sick, Uncle Jack. Plain-out sick—” Her uncle scratched his ear. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z White light from the kitchen stretches into the lounge room, and the Doorman’s paws reach out and lightly scratch me, asking for a pat. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Matthew scratched at the lines he’d shaved into his head and appeared to be studying the baseboards. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The needle scratched and hissed in an endless loop, but Albert didn’t move. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He scratches the records and the beat starts. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He scratched his shin, and the sore opened up. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He spent the next seven months building his daughter’s house from scratch. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Percy was covered with nicks and scratches, like he’d jumped through a window. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But beyond the souvenir kiosks in the cathedral square, most of the 44,000 inhabitants of Chamula scratch a living from the dry mountain slopes outside town. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Against me, Beau wiggled and tried to scratch at himself in the duffel. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I scratched the back of my neck, feeling a little awkward about making my next request. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z We cross the last street, to your old comer, where the mailbox is still scratched up with your words. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z It kept dipping the pen into the ink and making more scratches on the paper. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z He put down his pencil and scratched Winn-Dixie behind the ears. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z The shield had been badly damaged in a manticore attack last winter, but now it was perfect again—not a scratch. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z It was a church full of the newly wealthy; her mother’s small car, in the parking lot, was the oldest, with its dull paint and many scratches. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z On the other hand, Rita had given nearly as good as she got: there were several deep scratches on the She Elephant’s arms. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z His whole head was throbbing violently with the pain of infection from the quills, and more than anything he wanted time to scratch and scratch; to rub the burning cheek along the ground. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I got up, went to Kevin’s office and took a small scratch pad and a new pen from his desk and the large atlas from his bookcase. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z A well-built man with a broad suntanned face, he pushed his straw hat back, scratched his head, and laughed ruefully. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z In the paint of the washroom cubicle someone unknown had scratched: Aunt Lydia sucks. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z She heard a faint shuffling noise and some scratches. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Ivan scratched the back of his head, eyes darting from place to place on the ground. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z His greatest weakness is instant lottery tickets, what he calls “los scratch,” and he sheepishly confesses that he can squander as much as $75 a week on them. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z Papa-Nnukwu scratched at the stubborn white tufts that clung to his bald head. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z When Mama took over, she had to come up with lessons from scratch. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z When the dog saw I was laughing at him, he wet on the rail, scratched with his back paws in the dirt, and dashed off, trying to get me to play chase. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He heard the thump, thump, thump of Sounder’s paw hitting the underneath side of the porch floor as he scratched at a flea in his short tan hair. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He put down his left hand and scratched her forehead and the back of her ears and the scruff of her neck. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z My throat is raw after just a few seconds, and there are scratches on my arms where I missed the fabric, but I keep screaming. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The statues on either side had their faces scratched off and hands removed. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z She tries to turn away but not before I see lots of thin red scratches on the palms of her hands. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The plastic forks scratched against the Styrofoam plates, the fold-up chairs squeaked and honked as people scooched up to the tables. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Papa looked at the ground and scratched his head. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Bob scratched his chin, evidently at a loss for words. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The stub of his nose itched horribly, but his arms were pinned so tightly that he could not reach to scratch it. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Then he heard their feet stamp up the steps, scratch on the doormat, and enter the lobby. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z On the flat under-side Frodo saw some scratches: ‘There seems to be a stroke, a dot, and three more strokes,’ he said. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Before Donna covers the left side of her face again with her fake hair, I see the swollen scratch marks. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The wool was rough, and she winced every time it scratched against her damaged skin. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z To even leave a speck or scratch mark. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He worked after school until the sun went down and all day Saturday and Sunday and came home with his arms and face scratched from the brush he’d cleared. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The frilly hem of the dress scratched her calves. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I scratched under his chin, and his body stretched into my touch. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z When he says “from scratch,” he means from nothing. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z But instead of trying to scratch those itches, I pick up my phone and FaceTime the person who encouraged me to post the story in the first place. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He scratches behind his ear and looks away, like he’s embarrassed by what he said. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “Not a scratch on this car, brain boy,” he warned me as I loaded the last bag. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z In daylight they watch my crooked hands while I scratch the soil in my little damp garden. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Lucky for me the shard had a dull edge that left a jigsaw of scratches on me, but not a whole lot of blood. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She couldn't believe he was back with her, apparently perfectly all right except for the scratch on his forehead, almost hidden by his dark hair. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z They include cat scratch fever from our cats, leptospirosis from our dogs, psittacosis from our chickens and parrots, and brucellosis from our cattle. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He looks at him and my mother and us, takes off his cap and scratches his head. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z My desk lamp, shining on a piece of scratch paper, is the only light on in all one hundred rooms of this building. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He scratched out the fictitious name and wrote “Mike L. Jordan” instead. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Where the huge cut had been, there was a long white scratch, and even that was fading. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z There, in the upper corner, scratched into the wooden boards, were words. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Even with his pants ripped at the knee, and his hands scratched up, smelling like sour metal. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z The angry light in his eyes was still there, and so was the scar down the side of his face, where a dragon had once scratched him. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “I don’t know,” said Ramona, and began to scratch herself again. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Often, though, she would come at night and scratch at the fence for food. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z The third guy scratched his cheek and gave us a smile made of a row of black teeth, the top middle pair missing. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “I make it twelve. One or two are so slight as to be practically scratches. On the other hand, at least three would be capable of causing death.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z The bandages that encircle his forearms and the scratches that mar his hands and face only make him look more vicious. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z It was going on and on and making the country watch and comment and predict and scratch their heads—as far as I could see. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She cupped him in her palm and scratched his oversize ears. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z But, no, there were no scratches on her legs at all. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Don’t scratch,” I say, wanting badly to scratch myself. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z When morning comes, I’m up with the sun, busting around the kitchen like an itch you can’t scratch. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I rubbed Winn-Dixie’s head and scratched him behind the ears the way he liked. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z “It didn’t even scratch you,” she pointed out. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He paces back and forth, stopping to wipe his face and scratches his head. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z As we sat around our campfire that evening, eating a scratch meal from tins, I heard the distant, grunting roar of a lion. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z When she'd run to him with her hands bleeding, he had said, "So slow? Be quicker, girl. Your enemies will give you more than scratches." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z It was blood: the scratches had opened up. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I can’t see it in the dark but I trace the tiny scratched writing with the ends of my fingers, as if it’s a code in Braille. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Then just before dusk, The Baron came up on his boulder and scratched and cleaned and played with a fern leaf. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, he did. And it’s stood all this time and not a single scratch to it. Not until you started stoning it.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z What could he do with a pile of scratch that big? Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The giantess scratched her nose, cleared her throat, and spat onto the rock. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I reach inside the dressing gown and scratch my stubbly balls. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z When he finished, his hands were scratched pretty badly, and his arms and back ached. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Then he scratched his chest, above his heart. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The dog lifted his head once and looked in our direction, but a soldier reached down to scratch his ears and he relaxed. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z My father lifted his cap and scratched the back of his head. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Today Ms. Jenna had just finished showing us how to make fresh hummus from scratch using olive oil and garlic and cans of chickpeas. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z For comfort, I tried to cradle Quixote, our gray and white cat who was missing an ear, but he growled and scratched at my face. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The psychologist shut his eyes and scratched his nose. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z She leans down to scratch at a mosquito bite. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I scratched at my hair, which was still messy from sleeping. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z He didn't sleep a moment and just scratched on the leather for hours at a time. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched the side of his nose, was actually relieved when his reflection did the same. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z He paused to reach under his pant leg and scratch at the red splotches on his calf. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z When he’s done, I squat down and scratch behind his ears. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He then scratched his head with his right hand. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I scratched him behind the ears and slapped his ribs. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Even the scratch on her face and the tears in her dress seemed to have healed themselves. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Mr. Zalatimo looked confusedly at the filing cabinets and scratched himself. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “All you’ve got there is a scratch. He’ll have you back flying combat missions the day you come out, Purple Heart and all.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z As they got closer, Ella scratched nervously at her nest of books. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z At first we thought it was just neat junk, but we spit-polished it and scratched glass with it like Dad had shown us, and it seemed real. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z On top of the coffin, they scratched a note: “Do not open.” While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The ogre scratched his armpit, and he chuckled once more. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He scratched at the rocks with his nails. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Pa’s is a black-and-white linen stitch that he always scratches while waiting for us to finish our dinner. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Chronicler’s pen danced and scratched down the page as Kvothe watched it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She wore a short dress that I recognized as gingham, and her knees and legs had many scratches and scars on them. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z So I looked directly into the lens of the camera, smiled, and scratched the bridge of my nose with my middle finger. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He scratched the skin of a lemon and held it to Fidelito s nose. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z As each boy landed, a new mark was scratched. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I remember the scratch of my pen moving across the page, recounting in detail, for a full eight pages, precisely what my sister had said. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He began to scratch into the soft earth beside the body, until after a time his claws scraped against something smooth and firm. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He laughs again, then gives his chin scruff a thoughtful scratch. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Matty picked up the puppy and scratched its belly as it lay on his lap. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z The first person to reach him was a mangled old man with scratches and gashes covering his head instead of hair. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “The policeman said you were lucky. Very lucky to come out without a scratch.” Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I fade in and out again and find I've scratched the dirt with my free hand until my papery fingertips are raw and bleeding. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Inventing a writing system from scratch must have been incomparably more difficult than borrowing and adapting one. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z We have bramble scratches all up our legs and arms. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z He had never seen a face so badly bruised and scratched as the one still blinking back at him in the mirror with a dazed and startled uneasiness. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z "Get up now, that's just a scratch, a little blood never hurt a man." Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z “I better not see any scratches on my Cadillac, or someone named Russ is going to be waxing and buffing all day tomorrow,” says Mr. Allen. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Right, so this is the top of our clock,” he says, and quickly scratches the numbers one through twelve around the clock face. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z My fingers dug deeper into Beau’s fur, scratched down into his skin and pulled him toward me across the seat. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z And when I inspected her, examining every visible part of her body, there were no scratches, no marks of any kind. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z All over he was scratched and bruised from his flight through the forest. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I was standing in the doorway of the bedroom doing my morning scratches when she walked by. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew if I got so much as a scratch on the fender, I was a dead man, so that kept me alert. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Needles poked his skin and the spiky points of tree limbs snagged his clothes and scratched his face. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He was going to rebuild the crew from scratch for the Poughkeepsie Regatta in June, he growled. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z As it was, I managed to leave scratches and bruises on Rufus, his father, and Edwards who was called over to help. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z I walk over to her and scratch her nose. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I felt an itch in my scalp, but I did not dare scratch it. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z It no longer scratched my skin when I wore it. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z If it had been left to the Italians, classical music would have made it to the modern age without so much as a scratch, still completely mainstream, still loved by everyone. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Scratch, scratch: scratch, scratch came the sound of the digging above. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It was all shipshape, and the skin of the hull was undamaged, though the neat gyptian paintwork was a bit scratched. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The sun lighted her blonde hair and she scratched him over one ear. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Somewhere in there were sweet berries, but my legs got scratched with so many spines and branches along the way. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sometimes you need to start over from scratch. Can you understand that?” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z In a place that referred to himself and his brothers and sisters, he scratched red through “we kids.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z El’s voice scratches, like she hasn’t spoken in days. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z They’re the same names, but next to them, there’s also a tick scratched in, obviously for each time I completed what I had to do. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Chip scratched the three blotches on his leg. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z On the track, while other riders flailed and winced and scratched their way around, the Iceman “sat chilly,” as loose as water, his legs and hands supple and still. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “And that was your car, because it had the scratches on the side where you and Emma crashed your bikes into it...” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The Golden Day had once been painted white; now its paint was flaking away with the years, the scratch of a finger being enough to send it showering down. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She scratched an I in the plaster—that was an easy letter—then she lowered the key. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I scrubbed my armpits, and scratched at the grass stains on my elbows until my skin was pink and angry. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Hold-Your-Nose Billy stood over Jemmy's shoulder and watched the words being scratched out. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z Up on his roof, he has painted a bunch of scratches that are vuvv. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Reynie studied the board a moment, scratched his head, and wrote down his answer: YES. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Then he got back up and jumped on it, the wooden legs moaning as they scraped a few inches across the floor, leaving four identical scratches on the hardwood. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z “Koil Street? Let me see.” he put up his hand to scratch his head, but, the burden being there, withdrew it. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Sandy scratches at his jaw, and I notice that alongside the bruise, he’s got red bumps on his face, his hands and legs. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z She ripped all the words off my communication board and started from scratch. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Not only was out lifestyle going to change dramatically, but they also knew they would have to start from scratch. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z The doll was naked, with horrible words scratched into its plastic skin. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I give him another scratch behind his ears. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z He scratched the back of his neck and could still feel the phantom tingles of having the Ash Being pulled out of himself. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Josiah heard her cranking the Victrola; the needle scratched over the flamenco music. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Grandpop lifted his right leg and rested his ankle on his left knee, so he could scratch the snake bite scar. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Now, however, I greeted Sir Fig Newton’s head bump with a joyous scratch behind his ear. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I stuffed another pencil, pen, and scratch pad into the bag. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z When I opened my eyes, I was staring at four words scratched into the blue mailbox paint. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z As the need for precision grew, they scratched marks on the tokens as mnemonic devices. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I couldn’t resist the urge to scratch, and when I did the rash sprang back red. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He scratched the top of his head with one of his pencils. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Dad takes another deep breath and scratches his thinning hair. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z I nod, ignoring the hard scratch in my throat. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Carl scratched beneath his arm, massaged his chest with his thick, heavy fingers, picked up his pipe again and fiddled with it. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I shook off my defeatist attitude and gave Fig a confident nod, followed by a scratch under his chin. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He hadn’t shaved since we arrived in Iran, no doubt in an attempt to cultivate a rugged Iranian five-thirty shadow, and his chin scratched against the bridge of my nose. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He was scratched a second time when the rain turned the track slick. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He struggled up, blinking and yawning and rubbing his left eye, where the skin wasn’t as scratched as the other side was. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The scratched names on the giant stone appear in my mind, but I don’t speak them to her. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The woman fingered the dents and stroked the scratched panels as though the rickshaw were alive. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z She scratched at a sore on his shoulder. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Then we heard a noise, but not the kind we were expecting—not a wing-flap or the scratch of a bird’s feet—but something human. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The goats barely acknowledged her when she approached them, but when she scratched one behind her ears, the other two crowded up to Anya. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z He was shorter than Ron, thickset, with a number of burns and scratches up his muscley arms. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Brother Ugo scratched his white beard, frowning as he examined them. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He yawned, scratched his ear then rolled lazily on a patch of dried mud. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know what possessed me, but I grabbed her wrist, the list of punishments for touching an authority figure running through my head like a skipping CD, each scratch sharper than the next. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Ma Charles took her time to bend down to scratch Caleb’s ear. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Miyax glanced out of the corner of her eyes to see Nails preparing his bed also with scratches and turns. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He averted his eyes and leaned down to scratch an imaginary bug bite on his leg. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The deadline for scratches had passed five minutes before. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Once the lock clicked, I scratched my guard kitty under his chin. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Nick scratched his head and read it again. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He bathed in icy water and scrubbed and scratched his body with a block of pumice stone, and the pain of his scraping seemed good to him. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z That’s when I saw a matt square on the scratched rink, and on it went. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z She scratched with her finger in the dirt. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Nok tugged at the cuffs of her itchy dress, fighting the urge to scratch her arms. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Something scratched my arm, and I realized it was the screecher’s claws. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z They were friendly and wanted to help, so Kennedy scratched a rescue note on a coconut and gave it to the islanders, who paddled their war canoe to an Allied base. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She knew she should spray her scratches again before passing out, but the thought of moving made her whole body ache. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z His face was a crisscross of scratches, but he didn’t complain. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “Water, please,” I beg from a lady nearby, pointing to my angry scratches. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z I scratch at my braids and ask, “Why are people coming out here in the first place?” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z We worked for another week, building from scratch. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I held my finger up in the air and it was only a little scratched up and bloody on the tip. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z There were three dark-purple jagged lines running down his cheek where the Warden had scratched him. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z She scratched her nose and pulled the puppy onto her lap. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Some tribes scratch the days of the Moon or the days that the women bleed on antler bones. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z There had been three scratch marks down his cheek. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Tucker scratched his head and thought a moment. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I scratched awkwardly at my notebook, ignoring my pounding heart. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z How I spent days trying to wash it off, and then trying to scratch it off until it bled. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “I’m terrible at drawing. And my handwriting is like chicken scratch. Sometimes when I read notes I took during class, I can’t understand what I wrote. It’s bad.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Finally, the leader scratched his chin—so spirits itched?—and gestured at the diviner standing nearby. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The bolts were making the normal-looking white man in the picture with him float off his feet and scramble and scratch at the air like he was ’bout to drift up to the clouds! Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z She looked back down at the scratches on the table and continued dusting. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Ladybird scratched a file over the end of a less-than-perfect nail. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z His hands were scratched up, but no bones seemed to be broken. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z People read the sign, sometimes twice, and then look at the setting sun and the clear violet sky and scratch their heads. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Maybe she had scratched it in her sleep the night before. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z We dug, being careful not to scratch up the coffin, and then sifted the sand from the pencils. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z All four of them gasped when they saw the scratches on the leather and the dents on the tin. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z “Morning,” I tell him, and scratch behind his ears. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z The fabric of my shirt rubs at the raw scratches all over my torso. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Wait, wait, wait, you drew him? Like, from scratch?” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Dad said, “In other words, I’m sure you know that in the good old days every time you drove over a bump with one of these things the needle would jump and scratch the record.” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Julia plops down on my beanbag chair and starts playing with the rough seam that always scratches you whenever you move. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z She scratched his neck, and Radar’s tail whacked away at the wall like a jackhammer, and that just made her laugh even harder, and then Alex knew everything was going to be all right. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He scratched his head and stared at the car. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Once that thought fitted into the thousand fragments of memory flitting through my mind, the pain of the scratches and the scraped skin left me. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Searching became harder, for in the wet the insects burrowed into the deep grass and had to be scratched out. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She smiled and scratched each of them in turn, wishing she had more hands. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z As I approached, he scowled and scratched out another line. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He washed carefully, the saltwater stinging gently when he hit a scratch or small cut—there seemed to be many of them as well as bruises. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The worst ones were in the exact middle of his back, where he couldn’t reach to scratch. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He lowered one flintlock and scratched the side of his head with the other. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z We could pull the sledge along those scratches sometimes as if along a road. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z She was covered in mud and scratches from their flight through the woods, but neither the pastor nor his wife seemed to mind much. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z “I’m tired of running and having my face scratched and my robe tom, all on account of those stupid warriors.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Taking a seat by the door, she noticed that the old linoleum floor wore a haze of scratches and grime. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z He left the pages on the desk under a glass paperweight; then opened the door in answer to a faint scratch. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z They swarmed, making agile leaps to land on his shoulders and scratch at his head. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Dallas scratched at the dirt with a stick. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z One hour before post time, fifteen minutes before the deadline for scratches, they decided to go. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead, though, he lifts a paw to scratch at the wall. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z At other times, she did not weep, but stared at the rafters and repeated, “I will not scratch, Octavian. Although I itch. I have never known an itch like this one. It fills the room.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z That tail scratched like barbed wire as it flicked across my winter-frozen face. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “What kind of animal makes scratches like those?” she asked Chaol, but didn’t need to hear his reply to know that his guess was as good as hers. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Experimental work on making such creatures from scratch may begin by the end of the century. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Beside him, his friend lifted his eye patch and scratched the skin stretched over his empty eye socket. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I noticed a line of graffiti scratched onto the locker two doors from mine. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I spread my fingers through his hair, feeling the warmth of his scalp, the faint scratch of his mustache against my skin. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z It seems complicated, but it looks like it’s more fun than getting scratched by bushes, looking for a baseball. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I could hear the scratch of Neck Acne’s pencil on paper, I could hear the blood pounding in my ears. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “Shut up. You look horrible with all them scratches. Besides, you might get germs in ’em. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Briar scratches crisscrossed my arms and hands, as well as my legs and feet. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z A cat meowed out in the hallway and scratched at the door. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She was shocked to see his shirt was torn and his hands scratched. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z One was a deep brown, with scrapes and scratches visible beneath the glossy veneer she kept up with biannual waxing. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Martin nods and scratches his head and looks bored. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Dr. Whitman scratched the back of his head, then above and below the left stem of his glasses. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z She stares at the floor and scratches her head. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z She thought it was a figure of speech until Lola twisted her shoulder to reveal, high on her arm, a long scratch. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He nodded and scratched the balding top of his head. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I yell and stand and start stomping around, shouting till my voice scratches. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Curled against itching nettle leaves, Omakayas eased her hand to her leg to scratch. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Smoke makes me stumble into trees; branches scratch my face and hands. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z The rest of us get to spend the whole time trying to look serious and remembering not to pick our noses or scratch in unseemly places. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z She paused and scratched her head, then added, “Or perhaps not. It was still dark, and I had sleep in my eyes.” The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z But you scratched it out anyway and made an even shakier seven. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z A man was at the bottom, pounding his way up, his eyes all fire set in a dirty, scratched face. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z His glasses were scratched and bent, and his face and shirt were stained with soot, but he didn’t look like he was hurt. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I scratched the top of his head as best as I could through the fence. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Didn’t back off till she scratched his neck with claw fingers. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He began to scratch quite hard—furiously, even. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Cows under the trees whisked their tails; goats and ducks followed the children here and there; and the chickens scratched in the dirt. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I want to scratch it out and write favorite. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z And why had his mother’s name been scratched off the family record? Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I held my key like a knife and I scratched. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I crouched my way through a couple of backyards, getting scratched and scraped by fences and bushes. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Jamie smiles next to me and scratches his fingers at the back of his neck. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Since the first day we spread out, Rondell’s been pulling in twice as much scratch as me. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Yoyo shrugged as her mother tore off the scratch paper and folded it, carefully, corner to corner, as if she were going to save it. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The tyke at the door picked his nose with one finger, scratched himself with the other hand, and stared at them. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He lifted one of the crisp bills, creased it in the middle so that it made an angle, and then he scratched a match under his desk and lighted the bill. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He moved quickly to throw back the sheet but stopped with a hiss at the creak or scratch of his shoulder, which he had forgotten in bis sleep. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z What with the scratches and the noise of running and falling, you won’t even be able to hear the shooting, much less worry about it. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Sounder always scratched before he whined, and the scratching was always louder than the whine. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The next morning the course was a swamp, and Smith scratched his horse for the fourth straight time. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z For want of something to do, Hand Clap scratched his neck and looked around. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z The black eyes and purple jaw were accentuated by an arrangement of scratch marks on her forehead. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z He was walking in a daze, his clothes wrinkled from the drizzle of rain, his face splattered with mud, his shins scratched. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z “Said you didn’t do much more than scratch yourself.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z In the backyard, the hens clucked and murmured as they scratched for bugs or pecked at the last dirty crumbs of wet cornmeal that Grandpa had put out for them. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He scratched his beard and tapped at the sky, mumbling about dates, trying to recall where he’d been yesterday. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He scratched his arm, discomfort pooling around him. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z With just a few scratches of her pen, our deli would be saved. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He’d washed himself, cold water like liquid fingernails inflaming the scratches on his face. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He liked all books, because he liked the mere act of reading, the magic of turning scratches on a page into words inside his head. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z He tried to hide it, but every time I came home from driving by myself after that night when the beer can dented the driver’s door, he’d scour the paint job for scratches or dings. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He wondered if her arms were getting as scratched as his. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z When she’s done, I’m so relieved to have my head back that I scratch my scalp for a whole ten minutes. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z This meant that as they pulled the vines or piled them up they got mightily scratched, all over their arms and chests and legs, but it was cooler. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z They looked around; sure enough, there sat Neville with a bloody lip and several nasty scratches along the side of his face, but clutching an unpleasantly pulsating green object about the size of a grapefruit. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z But he didn’t alter his story, so I scratched him and let him go and away we came. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “No, but back when the Christians hid from the Romans down in the catacombs, they used to scratch pictures of bees on the walls. To remind each other that when they died they’d be resurrected.” The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z His dæmon, a macaw, lifted a foot and scratched her head. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh. There was a witch. She scratched me.” Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He scratched his head and turned his eyes toward the ceiling. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The scratches let me know that Donna was fighting back. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She never perspired, never scratched herself, and always kept her faint scent of lavender and lemon. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z There were no bright scratches skittering along its dull grey side. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A few scratched themselves with black leathery hands, or swung their feet, staring as the car passed. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Except there’s something stiff and pokey between my shoulder blades, in that exact spot you can never quite scratch. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z A deep scratch danced across the shiny surface. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I started to feel restless, an itching under my skin that I didn’t know how to scratch. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I even looked behind his weapons cabinet, though of course it was locked, the handle ringed by scratches where he’d tried to pick it. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Several people were dead in the grass, but I didn’t have a scratch.” The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z David nodded, kissed his finger, and traced one of the remaining scratches on her cheek. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He held up one hand and stared at the red scratches on it, which oozed drops of blood. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z They punched and kicked and scratched and bit and butted each other as hard as they could. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She glanced again at the scratches oh the young man’s smooth brown arm, and quailed for a moment. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z The knees of his robes were ripped and bloody, his face scratched; he was unshaven and gray with exhaustion. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I trudged up the stairs and could hear Father starting the blessing again from scratch. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Reluctantly, Matthias picked up the pen and ink Wylan had laid out and began to scratch in the names of the buildings and surrounding roads. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Mom scratches her nose against her forearm because her hands are turning fish in a bowl of cornmeal, coating both sides before she dips it into hot oil in a frying pan. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I huddled on the floor beside the door and watched through air that seemed all scratched up. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched his head, and ghost lice crept over his fingers. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She'd worn a corrective brace for the first two years of her life, and wherever she roamed she left a trail of scratch marks in the soft pine floor. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Just as well, as the campaign to bring me up to domestic scratch was, without my knowledge or cooperation, ginning up in earnest. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I scratched him quick behind his ears and was zipping the duffel back closed when the waitress came up behind me. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Most mammals emerge from the womb like glazed earthenware emerging from a kiln—any attempt at remoulding will only scratch or break them. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Tree-ear removed the flint stones from his waist pouch; they might scratch the shard. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z “Okay!” the large flowy man from before singsongs, shocking me out of my embarrassment, forcing a scratched line across the whole audition form. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z There was a gold cross on top of the steeple, and from below it looked like the tip of the cross scratched the bottom of the sky. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He bent to scratch Ghost behind the ears. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She couldn’t see them, but she knew they were there—the scratches, the bite marks. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “Oh, we’ll come quietly,” the Savage answered, dabbing alternately a cut lip, a scratched neck, and a bitten left hand. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Just last week she’d scratched at the inside of her nose hard enough to fake a nosebleed and get out of dodgeball. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He stretched lazily, rubbed his eyelids, scratched his head, and shivered once as a greeting to the early-morning mist. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Even in the house he built up nearly from scratch, he was still Big Ma’s child. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Without thinking too much about it, I scratched the word “no” on the side of the tree. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He fastened the tarpaulin and leaned back, exhausted, and let Asta explore the scratches on his face with a soft clean puppy tongue. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I scratched at the collar of my shirt, wishing it had tassels on it, because the silence between us had grown suddenly heavy. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Jess knew they must look bad, streaked with dirt and covered with scratches from their run down the mountain. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z They say her face is hardly even scratched, just a small bruise on the side of her cheek, one mark on the pretty sleeper. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Frank saw Ancient Greek graffiti scratched into the stone. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z From what I could see, Fern had scratched out chicken feet. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z He scratched his head and looked at me over his glasses. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z But every time they paused the Labrador would shake his head, or scratch frantically with his hind leg, seeking release from the pain. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The white patent leather is scratched a bit, and the bottoms are slightly worn out, but they’re better than nothing. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He paid attention to the way I coughed, laughed, scratched my head, spoke; in sum, all the external manifestations of what he called my gender identity. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He smacked his lips and scratched his neck with long, dirty fingernails. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Don’t take no time fore sweat’s running down my nose and ever time I scratch at it, I get a plug a crud on my face. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z As to this case, if you will have scratches, we say that, for anything we know, you may have accounted for them, assuming for the sake of argument that you have not invented them?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z He dared not scratch it, because if he did so it always became inflamed. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z How some were lucky and found a forever home, while others had to scratch out an existence on the streets. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z By the overhead light he checked his face in the mirror: it was moderately scratched, but otherwise not so flushed now, not that bad. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I hand- scratched to them how the white man’s society was responsible for the black man’s condition in this wilderness of North America. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z We walked around the woods between our houses and emerged covered in ticks and scratches to eat lunch, and then we dove back in. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z She whimpered, scratched at the nipple I had not sucked in years. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched his head and thought it over. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The scratch was shallow, but the area surrounding the abrasion was as red and swollen as a chain of kielbasa sausage. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “He had a rose on his shield, the man who gave this to me. I scratched my hand on a thorn.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The shells’ sharp prongs scratched my hands like cat’s claws and, sometimes, dug into the corner of my fingernails and made them bleed. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He used the back of his tongue to scratch the inside of his throat, ribbitting like a frog. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I reach down and scratch him behind his ears, and he licks my hand as a thank-you. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Merlyn scratched his chin in the middle of the beard, with the hand which held the reins, and pondered. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Gramps would bake cookies and make eggnog from scratch. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He slowed down after a while, putting his feet down onto the ground again, and scratched the back of his head. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z He made his way around the circle, occasionally lifting a front leg to scratch his nose. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “No, that won’t do. There’s not a scratch on him. Well, leave him, anyway. We’ve got to get on, and a rabbit this size isn’t going to make any difference, dead or alive.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I scratch my revelation on a piece of paper and tuck it inside the booklet: Jim Crow or Hilly’s bathroom plan—what’s the difference? The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “Not in the ground: and the soil’s so light that we shall be able to scratch some shelter easily when we find the right place.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He'd tell her where he really found the gold tube if she wouldn't scratch Zero. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z He sat on the floor and scratched himself. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Nothing old, scratched, or broken like the Boys and Girls Club. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I tuck my thumb on the underside and scratch. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Mary Anne scratched Red’s face as he tried to rise and re-enter the fray, but Red shoved her down as he rose to his knees, stunned and uncomprehending. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z An hour after she had first come into the room, he heard a quiet noise outside the door: a faint scratch and a whisper. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z A streak of blood came off, from where a thistle had scratched him. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z I reached down and scratched him behind the ears again. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She whipped it back and forth past the dark columns of tree trunks, shooting through them at top speed, so fast that her hands and face collected dozens of scratches from the branches blurring by. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “Don’t be silly, little boy. This is the special collar I bought when Reginald was just a puppy. He wears it all the time— Ouch!It scratched me. How can that be?” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I looked at the wall of the wagon next to me and noticed someone had scratched something into it. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I went back to bed and stuffed the pen, the map, and the scratch pad into my canvas bag. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “So, you walked into a big thorn tree and got two black eyes, a torn ear and your whole hide covered in long scratches?” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I bent down and scratched him behind his ears the way he loved, the way only I knew how to do. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Phone numbers that have been scratched out with keys. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z “In what kind of letters?” inquired Mo. “Is Basta going to scratch them into the paper with his knife?” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z She scratches the glass with her long fingernails—” “Stop it!” shrieked Maria. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z When Uncle finished his tea, he arched his head, grimacing as he scratched the underside of his chin. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasp as a prong of her ring scratches my skin. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Ida gets up and looks at me as I scratch my arm. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z With it he scratched in the missing bits of the scarab mark. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z “What Luke told you back on the Princess Andromeda, about starting the world from scratch ... that really got to you, huh?” The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z That's when I saw a matt square on the scratched rink, right by my dodgem. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z In the morning, Andeg greeted Omakayas with fluttering wings, ducking his head to accept a little scratch, cooing with a sweet and gurgling sound. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Viboon scratched at the talcum powder caked to her neck. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Some graffiti was scratched onto the glass window opposite: NO WAY. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Luke was staring hard at Ricky, who smiled and scratched himself. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z She sometimes did that to Baby when Baby got a minor scratch. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Catelyn raised her eyes, to where the faint red line of the comet traced a path across the deep blue sky like a long scratch across the face of god. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He, too, passed hraka, scratched himself and then hopped into the full sunlight and combed his ears. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Like everyone else, they had failed even to make a scratch. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “We... we had a fight ” The god scratched his chin, as if trying to recall. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “Mama said it would if I scratched it. I didn’t mean to scratch it but I guess I did while I was sleeping.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I should have known the moment I had scratched those letters into my arm with the pen nib. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z For a moment, Sefia crouched, scratched and dirty, in the deep knotted safety of the thicket. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Sinita claimed that someone else had written it for him because Trujillo hardly knew how to scratch out his own name. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “A full dose would have killed her, yes, but a small scratch will make her weak and drowsy for half a day or so.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z As she arranges herself on the chair, I notice Mami has cuts and scratches all over her arms and legs. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z I ran through the bushes toward the sound, my face and arms getting scratched as I went. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I push my way through limbs that scratch my face like broken glass, faster and faster, because I can hear screaming. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I reached up to scratch my face and squished the wasp that had been sucking sugar off my cheek. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z And the harder I laughed, the harder he kicked me, punched me, scratched me. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z David leans between the front seats to scratch Robin’s head. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z My industrial organic dinner certainly wasn’t cheap, considering I made it from scratch. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Old and scratched, it looked more like something a child would win from a carnival than a piece of jewelry suitable for a woman her age. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She jerked away and held up her scratched hands to shield her face. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She looked at the sentence and absently scratched a mosquito bite on her bare leg. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z As she sat down and opened the attendance book, she raised her right index finger to her head and very carefully she scratched so she wouldn’t disturb the waves. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “This one’s on the house,” he said as he scratched the dog’s neck. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Without waiting for permission, Emery pulls the band out of my hair and scratches her fingers through all the hair spray, shaking my hair like she’s trying to bring it back to life. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She scratched his head behind one ear, and the cat jumped up into her lap and began to purr. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The station was empty except for a friendly policeman at the desk, who smiled and scratched his head throughout Father’s explanation. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z “Work resumes on the Golden Gate Bridge. 103 men are put back to work, two quit, seven scratch their heads, five have their feet up, two eat sausages for supper, three do not...” Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z In order to give the plot enough spark to grab a radio audience, he’d have to make so many changes to Wells’s story that he’d be starting from scratch. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z We’ve outed a traitor, reestablished our claim on Fifth Harbor, and I don’t have a scratch on me. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z There were several yellow bursts and the sharp scratch that a match makes when it’s lit. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z They were covered in scratches, but they were too neat and regular to be random. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Under his watchful eye I lay on the beach and fluttered my legs and scratched away at the sand with my hands, turning my head at every stroke to breathe. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Bigwig was bleeding from three deep, parallel scratches on the inside of one hind leg. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It shows two girls in niqab, vlogging, accompanied by really simple, ugly white doodles and words scratched on top of almost every image. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z When I turned back to my work, with trembling, ink-stained hands, the scratch of my pen on the paper rasped loud in the stillness. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z But she squirmed happily when I bent down so I could scratch behind her ears. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z As soon as she got started peeling potatoes, she always had an itch that she couldn’t scratch without getting starch all over. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Two of the cuts are scratched but I buy it anyway for fifty cents. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She leaped onto the serpent’s head and scratched and growled like a really angry black wig. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The man scratched under the back of his hat and said, “Grand Rapids!” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z He felt a deep scratch on his back. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z There wasn’t a single mark on its little body, but the cage was scratched and dented, and the ground all around clawed to rubble. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z There’s a small scratch across his forehead, and his lip is busted. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z When I took it to bed, its hard unyielding limbs resisted my flesh—the tapered fingertips on those dimpled hands scratched. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z He had not dreamed her; she was there as certainly as the sparrows had been there, leaving spindly scratches in the mud. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Some of her fingernails were broken off and bloodied, as if she’d tried to scratch herself out of a box. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Prosper scratched himself behind the ear, still looking embarrassed. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “Europe, Asia, Australia. If I got an itch, I hopped on a plane and flew clear across the world to scratch it.” A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She struck her face with both her hands, dug her nails into her terror-stricken cheeks, and then she scratched. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z The tingling had built to a furious itch that needed to be scratched, and I was too upset to hold back any longer. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The mayor scratched at the mustard stain on his cuff. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my fork down and scratched at my cheek. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The pig grunts expressively, and I scratch the bristly head. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “I was flying much too close to your building in any case, and I survived the crash without a scratch, now didn’t I?” A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z His clothes were in tatters and his face was scratched and drenched with sweat. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “Look at you. Must have racked up a hell of a hit count. We scratch ours in rows on our lockers.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Luke counted each person, keeping track so carefully that he made scratches on the wall, and counted the scratches twice again at the end. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z I scratched our initials on the rock those men moved away from. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched his head for a long time, with both his hands. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z But Juana’s hand came creeping over to him in warning, and then the sound came again! the whisper of a foot on dry earth and the scratch of fingers in the soil. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached across and touched the scratches on Tally’s face softly. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The part in my hair get to burning, then itching, but I can’t scratch at it cause both hands is full then whoo! somebody blow out the flame. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z A single cell must be capable of carrying the entire set of instructions to build an organism from scratch—hence genes. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Her complexion pulsed darker beneath her freckles, making her scratch appear less vivid. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Juanita’s mother wrapped handkerchiefs around the sharp ends so that our hands wouldn’t get scratched. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z The noise was unbelievable, yet I seemed to be the only person who heard it, who couldn’t divert her attention from the rustle of turning pages and the scratch of pencils on paper. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The white pig was continually grunting and chuckling to herself, and whenever she saw Taran, she would raise her wide, cheeky face so that he could scratch under her chin. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z He looked down at his hands, which were covered in scratches and blood, his fingernails torn and ragged, aching from the labor. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z “I thought the whole door was going to shatter,” she said, bewildered, “and there isn’t even a scratch on the wood, nor on any of the other doors; they’re perfectly smooth.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z But quicker even than he Dandelion ran forward, scratched it and leaped clear. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Matthias kept his sights on the river and the ground in front of him, not daring to move, whether to eat, drink or scratch. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Finally, Smith walked around the room, holding the scratch form straight out in front of him, offering it to each steward in turn. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z And people think you’re being impolite if you fall asleep and start to snore, or scratch yourself in public. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z Margaret sang a pretty, wordless melody in her high voice; her natural squeakiness sounded conveniently like the scratch of a fiddle. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z The man licked his lips, scratched his chin, gave some answers. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Most of them marked with bruises and scratches, some with worse. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He tore at them with his paws; he scratched at the sites until they bled; he rubbed his head and cheek along the ground and against the trunk of a tree. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “You’re just in time for a big hot bowl of chicken soup with noodles, made from scratch, the best you ever tasted.” The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z The memories I have of that summer at Zimmerman’s are all scratched, like old films. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z A few dozen scratches wouldn’t keep her from sleeping today. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She might just say, Tell me where you found it or I'll scratch you, too. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z “He lets me scratch him between the eyes.” Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z I reached out and petted my new puppy, scratched behind his ears and under his chin. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The patrolman stepped back and scratched his chin. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s scratched and dusty, which is good news for me. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The tykes would be scratched and splintered by scraps of her own destroyed past, but there was nothing she could do. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She hitched up the long roll of parchment on which she was writing her Arithmancy essay and continued to scratch away with her quill. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I rolled up my sleeve, baring the letters I had scratched into my forearm. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z But Butterscotch went to the closed door and scratched. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z The community cloth was drab, all no-color; the formless shifts and trousers worn by the people were woven and stitched for protection against the sudden occasional rain, thorn scratch, or poison berry. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The water monster scratched the wall beneath his window. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z People who build tiny houses from scratch use them as the foundation. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Beto scratched the cat under its chin and pressed his fingers gently against the soft pad of one small foot. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Olaf’s sharp and dirty fingernails gently scratched on Violet’s chin, and she shivered. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Wylan had scratches from the glass all over his cheeks and neck. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Dad had his foot up on a chair and was trying to scratch an itch inside of his cast with a chopstick. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Something scratched at the door of Adina’s subconscious, wanting to get in. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “Sit down. Let me take a look at that scratch on your face.” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Dad had gotten it because he’d felt bad about my hysterics over the scratched disc. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I scratched her ears and found her an extra-gigantic dog biscuit. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z It could not be cut or pierced; no one had ever succeeded in making so much as a scratch in it. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She swathed him in her passionate and violent love, scratched him like a puppy, shouted at him when she got angry, and ran to hug him when she regretted it. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z A dent or a crack or a scratch. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z On one of the slats was a series of deep scratches, as if made with a pointed stone. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z The word code, I wrote before, comes from caudex—the pith of the tree that was used to scratch out early manuscripts. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z A hen had scratched out a hollow and carpeted its walls and floor with dry grass. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z She nods as I arrange a few books on the coffee table to hide the scratches. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z The earth had been laid bare and was scored with long scratches and furrows. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I patted her head, scratched her ears, and talked to her. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Making alcohol from scratch was a time-consuming and messy business. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z “If Seabiscuit is scratched again,” wrote a reporter, “he will be an etching.” Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 He adjusts the thick, round lenses on his face and scratches at his cheek. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The bench was old, and the plaque was scratched and tarnished, but Candice could still read the inscription. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “Walked into town the morning after with not a scratch upon him. Hardly seemed perturbed at all, considering he’d just seen all his mates go to their reward. It was the queerest thing.” Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z When thirteen had fallen the rest fled shrieking, leaving the defenders unharmed, except for Sam who had a scratch along the scalp. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I scratched the welts that had popped up on my neck and yelled, “What is the point of a library if they won’t give you a book?” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He scratched fresh leaves over the bloodstained ones, then barked by the old dog’s head; but there was no response, and at last he lay down panting on the grass. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z But just like this deaf cat Sugar who fell nineteen stories and lived, without a scratch, I was starting to believe that Fig and I would survive this crummy silent cat killer. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The black gun was beautiful, all gold inlay and ebony carved like dragon scales, but up close she could see how damaged it was: pitted and scratched, flecked with age and long-forgotten acts of violence. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Lee scratched a spot on his head, and that started his whole head to itching, and he scratched it all over, taking his time. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Misty goes to the door and scratches it. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She scratched her chin and looked like she was gearing herself up for punishment—another long chapter she’d have to endure, and then I'd be badgering her about what she thought. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “Maybe they’ll remember you, Cannek Reed,” she said, looking at each of the crew in turn, letting her gaze come to rest, finally, on Camey, who scratched his hooked nose uncomfortably. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Wart looked quickly at Merlyn, ducked his head between his legs and had a look through there, rattled his feathers into place, and began to scratch his dun with the sharp talon of one toe. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She had fallen into a kitchen chair and she looked down at her hands, scratched and bleeding and shaking without her knowledge. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Pecola touched the scratched place on her face and felt tears coming. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z “Wait. You...Are you not…” He scratched his beard. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Then he reached in fearlessly and scratched the cub behind the ears. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z But if I say no, it means we’ll have to scratch the race. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z She twisted herself into a kneeling position, getting several bad scratches from the acacias in the process, and pulled the clay pot back. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z When he turned over and sat up, Lina saw that his face was scratched and his eyes wide open in fright. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The whole thing would have to be put together from scratch. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z His scratches are light and don’t seem intended to actually relieve any sort of itch. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z I remove my hat and scratch my head. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The trees clustered so close and thick that he could hardly force his way between them, and when he did, the leaves scratched his hands and his head; but this was a relief. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z And the old man, grinning, had scratched his head and then said stiffly, “Well, boy, if he’s an angel, he’s sure a murderin’ angel.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The record bumps and scratches, sounding like something from the 1920s. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Teeth formed in the grain of Christ and soft, unleavened nails scratched against the fingers of Father Pinckney. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “It meant starting over from scratch,” said Ruth Lieberman, a young Jewish girl living in Stuttgart. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes when Sounder scratched fleas under the porch, she would look at the hunting lantern and the empty possum sack hanging against the wall. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a scratch at the door, a gentle drumming. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I say, examining the row of long scratches, beaded with blood, on my forearm. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I scratched at it, but all it did was turn. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I heard the scratch of razor-sharp claws on the bark. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z "It's his pride and joy. I've borrowed it—and just now it got its first scratch." The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z The grain of the wood was uneven, the varnish rough and scratched. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Her writing’s gone from tiny, perfectly formed letters to chicken scratch. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z She scratched at her headscarf but refused to let Dad adjust it for her. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She scratched the plate with her talons several times, then lowered herself to her breast. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Not only was the whole process complicated, but one had to start from scratch. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Father scratched the back of his head and then grinned. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Brother Fowles stood up and scratched his head, making his white hair stand on end. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Even the skin of his neck is covered with scabs that look dry until he scratches them and the yellowish pus underneath seeps out. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Patrolman Mancuso’s olive skin flushed slightly, except in limited areas scratched by the Peace Party auxiliary. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Today let’s consider the whirling machinery, children, that must engage inside your head for you to scratch your eyebrow . All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He reached over and scratched Lumpy behind his ears. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z She scratches the part in her hair then puts her hands together again. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z The nearest switch was the twig Fern used to scratch the message that was supposed to save her hens. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Mami had the hospital number written on the scratch pad she kept by the phone. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z But the scratches and bruises were long healed, and all her own statements at the time were to the contrary. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He scratched his beard with his free hand. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Teddy suddenly reached forward and scratched the calf of his leg. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z By owl time Bigwig and his helpers had scratched out a kind of lobby inside the entrance to one of the runs leading down from the wood. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z No, she could only see his kindness, and intelligence, and maybe he was a tad arrogant, but...Celaena’s toes scratched Fleetfoot’s ears. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I pulled my hand back from Sumac to scratch my head in confusion. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z The record is warped and scratched from the heat and so much playing, and the words bend as if they’re underwater. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She had been running wild with some other kids and had slipped and scratched both knees. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She imagined he would smell bad, belch, and scratch himself a lot, and speak mostly in grunts. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Calvin and I soap up our scrapes and scratches at the spigot. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z His only kindness was for Snout, his bird dog, who slept in his bed and got her stomach scratched anytime she rolled onto her wiry back. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Harry Potter! Where to begin? I feel I barely scratched the surface when we met over the summer!” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z His fingers brushed her cheeks where the scratches were almost healed, and ran fleetingly across her lips. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z His dad sighed and scratched the back of his neck. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z “Everything. Everything I wrote for you. Every idea I scratched around with. Every person you helped, hurt, or ran into.” I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z There were deep scratch marks in the paintwork below a small sign that he had not noticed in the dark. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Tucker paused for a moment to absentmindedly scratch his chest. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z The young two-legs watched him, and, when he could, scratched the cub’s ears. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z One person, starting from scratch, should redesign the whole of philosophy, including natural science. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z I made high- pitched noises like a crazed animal, trying to scratch out the face in the mirror. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I could see that I had left a few scratches on his face. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Then runway, wind speed, visibility—” She scratched notes furiously. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z A gust of wind rustles, scratches pine needles, oak leaves. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Jus shifts his attention over her shoulder and scratches his head. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The rigid frame held a skin of oiled silk in place to contain the hydrogen, and although this was tough enough to withstand minor scratches, a hundredweight of blazing rock was too much for it. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “I’m tired of playing with stones and acorns. Just think, a real board instead of squares scratched in the dirt.” The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Then Moonie goes and gives the old rag rug a scratch with one paw. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z I scratched at a mosquito bite on my ankle. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The injury forced me to scratch out of the doubles competition. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z My finger scratches under his chin and he purrs. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Ron, whose hands and forearms still bore scratches and cuts from Hermione’s bird attack, was taking a defensive and resentful tone. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Throughout those days, while we scratched and haggled for our daily bread, I had a photograph of President Eisenhower for company in my kitchen house. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He lifted his cap and scratched into the gray hairs of his head, his eyes wise and wide with amusement. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Their branches scratched against the side of the building, insistent, as if to get our attention. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “It’s good to know that you’re ending the universe, Mama. Maybe we do need to start from scratch.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I scratch a nonexistent itch on my forehead; I am hyperaware of my own breathing. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He reached down and scratched his ankle again. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z He scratched the white stubble whiskers on his cheek nervously. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z With one hand he gently scratched his ear. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z To them its assault on the senses was startlingly fresh, as if someone had uninvented the symphony orchestra and started again from scratch. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Mamou scratched my scalp, which sent goose bumps down my neck. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I reached out my right index finger toward the baby, hoping to scratch the top of her head. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z “Why was he scratched from the Massachusetts?” yelled another. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Even more sunburned, covered in mud, or trying to scratch patches of bug bites with their free hands. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The three of us eat at the dinner table in total silence as our silverware scratches against plates. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z When she reached for the turntable’s arm, I couldn’t help myself and said, “Don’t scratch it.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Like a blind man reading Braille, I traced my fingers over the graffiti scratched into the concrete blocks. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z “The sea is not a stone without scratches,” I said. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z It had only been a scratch on my leg the day Gideon had started turning in on himself. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z War Admiral’s scratch appeared on the jockey board in the infield. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he leans over to scratch his dog's head. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He scratched her neck, feeling the thick winter hair; a few days before, it had been a summer coat and now suddenly the winter preparations had been made. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The death scratched his head and held up his hands, but nothing could stop Lyra’s words, nothing could deflect her desire, not even fear: she’d seen worse than death, she claimed, and she had, too. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He bent his elbow and scratched himself like a monkey for a moment. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I open up a paper clip and scratch it across the inside of my left wrist. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z I reached down to scratch Mr. Whiskers behind the ears. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z And he’d shown her how tree sap could close a small cut or scratch and stop the bleeding. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z That a bruised cheek barely even scratches the surface of what the Director could do. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z A tearful woman whispered, "We’re praying for him," as her fingernails scratched against my sleeve. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z She opened the matchbox compartment successfully, but one inept scratch of a match sent the box to the floor. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Dimple hung her head and scratched at her scalp. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Near the door the stone floor was slick with black mud, and from beyond it came a high-pitched humming noise, punctuated with little clicks and scratches. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Simon, walking in front of Ralph, felt a flicker of incredulity a beast with claws that scratched, that sat on a mountain-top, that left no tracks and yet was not fast enough to catch Samneric. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “Grandma used to say that the scratches are what made it lucky.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Pax shook off the blood from a dozen superficial scratches and then cleaned Gray’s wound. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Brandon’s shirt was covered with leaves and grass, and two red scratches lined his face. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Then grouse feed on them too, finding them on bare and windswept ledges or following the antelope to feed where they have scratched away the snow. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z From the outside it seemed to be an antiquated Dell, the same open- box special with the scratched screen my mother got for me when I was in fourth grade. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z What if she moaned, and cried out, and scratched herself, or worse? Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Jamie reaches his hand across his chest and scratches his neck. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z We seem to be starting at the beginning, from scratch. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad goes to her, gently scratches her arms and back, then engulfs her in a hug. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z He scratched the stump of his wrist nervously. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z The monkey resumed its position, chewing its food, and every so often scratched its head or the side of its belly. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Initially, the clay was scratched with pointed tools, which gradually yielded to reed styluses for neatly pressing a mark into the tablet. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z I saw no nicks or breaks in the door frames, no scratches on die locks. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z He scratched his hair, and ghost lice crept over his fingers. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched his head and said, “Billy, I’d sure like to go, but I don’t see how I can with all this work around here.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Joe squatted, automatically picking up a twig and beginning to scratch in the dirt. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “I remember when he brought it home, and he whacked it on the front door’s knob, and that’s how that scratch got there.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He jumped from the trunk and scratched at the dirt beneath. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Will had pulled his lip, rubbed his eyebrows, scratched his nose, cleaned his glasses, and made a major operation of cutting and lighting a cigar. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Looking over to where I stood, he scratched his bushy beard with both hands, a thoughtful look on his face, then strode over to where I stood. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z At this point, instead of turning back to find an alternate route, he began to move in circles, squeaking like a phonograph needle scratched across the grooves. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z The first thing Quentin and I did was scratch any payload from consideration. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Fyrian asked, worrying at his skin as though he meant to scratch it right off. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z In the drain pipe Tucker Mouse, who had been keeping count too, sighed and scratched his ear. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched and pluttered away, and laboriously bit the end of his pen, and the castle room darkened about him. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Roz was crusted with mud and grit, so she gave herself another good cleaning, but that only revealed her dents and scratches. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Mom was like a scratched record with that question. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z “His nose is scratched quite badly, and that looks like some kind of a bite on his leg.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It gave him a savage pleasure to get even with the plants that had scratched his arms and face all morning. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And then the coyote sat down like a dog and its right rear paw came up to scratch the right shoulder. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z His lean front legs stretched forward, and his backside shot into the air, making an in-your-face butt scratch demand. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Cattle with acidosis stop eating, pant and drool, paw and scratch their bellies, and eat dirt. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z For a second she wanted to scratch the entire cover away, and the pages beneath, as if destroying the book would destroy her need to understand it. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I scratched, I fought for a breath of air. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandma told us we got stars in our heavenly crown if we made gifts for each other from scratch. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Johnson scratched his neck and looked lost. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “A little grease is what makes this world go round. One hand washes the other. Know what I mean? You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He put out his hands as though to ask, but then, when Deydey tried to blubber an explanation, only to collapse in fresh laughter, LaPautre swiped his hand through the air and scratched his head. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z He took time to scratch the side of his face rapidly with his foot, then attacked the corn pile again. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “Well, someone with sense better nursemaid the lot of you young rascals. Put my chair on the wagon, but mind you don’t scratch it.” Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Sheriff Jackson said, “The old folks what seent it say God took a notion to scratch his forefinger along the earth, meddling with humans jus’ for a laugh. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z As soon as they saw my swollen upper lip and the scratches on my left cheek, they knew what the note said. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z At best, the Ajax, Pine-Sol, and scouring pad left Miss Patty Cake gray, scratched up, and strong smelling. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy looked glum, but he stood up, stroked the dog, and scratched his legs. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Dimple scratched the back of her neck, feeling suddenly out of sorts. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He scratched his big head and nodded, said: “It just seems like maybe you is.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Crude pictograms defaced the far side of the door, along with an abundance of less orderly nicks and scratches. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He kept putting his ears back for a scratch. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z The day before he had to tell her that if she dragged her end of the bureau instead of lifting it, the parquet floor would scratch. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Leaping quickly into the hole, he scratched the damp sandy grit left and right. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The feel of the skate tools in my hand, the rough scratch of the tape, the spin of the freshly Speed Creamed bearings. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Dale ducked his head, probably embarrassed, and Lily pretended to scratch her chin with her forefinger. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z We spend our time knitting matching sweaters, baking wholesome cookies from scratch, and watching my brother’s hair fall out. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “That,” Glen moaned, “is for me not to know, and for you boys to find out. Removing his hat, Bruno scratched his head. “You mean somebody came in here tonight and stole all those fish?” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z They itch terribly, and I cannot scratch myself. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Then there was a very sunburned-looking couple in hiking gear sporting some nasty bruises and scratches. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He sought out the cheapest taverns and turned the stories of the men over in his mind as he scratched at lice. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z "God, that felt good," my mom would say, the two of them waking for a brief scratch. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Ambrose finally raises his gloved hand to scratch the place where his chin should be. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z The judge scratched at his wig with fresh vigor. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z “All that from a few scratch marks on a lock.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Early Tuesday morning Rachel Lockwood comes into class and her face is scratched up and purple. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He would hang up, scratch his head, then return to his seat by the radio. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He bent over to scratch his leg, insisting, “I can go out any time I want.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She scratched her forehead with her soapy hand, then wiped the soap away with her arm. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z He bit his lip and scratched his neck, looking as if he was trying to figure out the perfect way to answer Luke. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “It is a flat stone without any scratches.” Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s a connoisseur and prides himself on making it from scratch. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Tiny pebbles scratched my cheeks and nose, and I choked on the smell of tar and rubber. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I kicked and scratched at him but he was just too strong, it seemed like he didn’t even feel my punches! The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He opened the ink bottle, dipped his pen, and scratched something across a blank page. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z So Melanie scratched the ends of the eyelashes loose with her longest fingernail, and then April pulled them the rest of the way off. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I reached down to scratch his belly, and he didn’t even move. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I just told them to start from scratch; if you write honestly, the hero will emerge.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The leather had grown scratched and wrinkled, but they were very comfortable and still pretty. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Then he scratched a shallow nest in the earth and slept. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The Toyota was bent and completely broken, but the Oldsmobile had only a scratch on its bumper. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z There, scratched deep in the tough leather, was the name “Buddie.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It nosed along the foot of the bank, put up a partridge and bounced after it and then began to scratch about in a clump of dock plants. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He really seemed to like being scratched behind his ears. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Their folks didn't have any extra scratch to give for the itch of hunger. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z The man scratched the little lamb between the ears and did not ask the question he always asked. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Her mind felt rubbed clean in some places, and in others it felt like it had been scratched raw. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Both ymbrynes had sustained minor injuries: Miss Peregrine’s feathers were everywhere, and Miss Wren had a long, bloody scratch running down one side of her face. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The next example is three lines of dactylic hexameter scratched onto a drinking cup: “I am Nestor’s delicious drinking cup. Whoever drinks from this cup swiftly will the desire of fair-crowned Aphrodite seize him.” Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z I faced Mecca with the help of a line I scratched into the pale yellow ground and carefully kept up. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Gently, she scratched the squirrel between the ears. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Methodically, as Poppy scratched and scribbled beside her, Lina colored in the space above the buildings, her pencil moving back and forth in short lines, until the entire sky was blue. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I scratch the black darker, and darker, and more violent, until there’s nothing but a haze of scribbles, and their fortress sits in a lake of shadow. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Bending over to scratch the flea bites on my calves, I smell something else—manure— and notice a clump clinging to my shoe. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The chickens scratched about in the dust of the farmyard with quick waltzing steps. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z She held the coin tight in her left mittened hand and, holding the knife like a pencil, scratched the lost daemon’s name deeply into the gold. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I scratch the inside of my forearms trying, though. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Eventually, news reporters from Europe and America began to learn about the refugees who had walked, like me, to safety and begun to scratch out a living in Ethiopia. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z If two track vets could confirm that the horse was really injured, Smith could scratch him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z "There's ink for you, Prince. Take the hawk's feather and scratch out our message." The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z When the scratch appeared on the board, the crowd booed. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratches the top of his head, loosening his hair from the short knot he wears it in. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “What demon scratches under your skin tonight?” he asked crossly. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z And then you may have scratched your head and said, “Why is that?” Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z I hear the scratch of the observers’ pens on their notepads; I give them a sideways glance. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I thought, “Well, I won’t have to pick any more blackberries and the scratches will soon go away.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z My palms are completely scratched up and bloody, and my knees are even worse. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z She knelt and scratched Ghost behind his ear. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She dipped the quill and scratched out another item. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Shorty bit off the end of a cigar, rolling it in his puckered lips for a moment before he scratched a match on his zipper and lit it. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He screamed, and scratched at the wall for a hiding place, but there was none. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘There are none. It is quite plain, and it never shows a scratch or sign of wear.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She scratches the part in her hair with her forefinger. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Chair legs scratch the floor as the guy sitting at the table next to us leaves. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Strange, imaginary shapes flitted about in the gloom; eerie cries pierced the still air; trees and bushes reached out their branches to catch and scratch like living things with claws. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “A few scratches for a bag full of books. Sounds like a fair trade.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z "Worse. Cats cuddle you when they want something and will scratch your face when you don't give it to them." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z And should Howard decide to scratch the horse, he knew that it would only confirm the long-standing belief that his horse was a “cripple.” Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z And I remembered how that little boy scratched and kicked me, and that we ended up so far downriver before I could finally drag myself toward the shore. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Not only had Foaly built their communications network from scratch, but he was also a pioneer in the field of flare prediction. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z It wasn’t her scratch, but she felt responsible for it, and for everything that was about to happen. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I play with my fuzzies, scratch and sniff my stickers, and think about how nice it is that my brother is dead. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She shook her head, lightly touching the scratches on her face. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I never got tired, and any nick or scratch sealed up within seconds. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Then I scratched one on the face, bit the other on his fat, dirty hands. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z She put her index finger to her head and scratched carefully. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Candy leaned against the wall beside the broken collar while he scratched the wrist stump. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Shay’s eyes widened as she took in Tally’s scratched and sunburned face, the blisters on her hands, and her patchy, scorched hair. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Act like it, or we’ll disband this bloody Council and start from scratch.” The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z It got crushed in the middle, and whoever tried to peel the labels off stopped because the red and gold paint came off too, leaving silver scratches that rust. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She’d make a big federal case out of it like Big Ma had and write back and say things that made me feel bad or want to scratch my head. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Seabiscuit was entered in several races, and each time he had to be scratched. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She saw the dirt under her nails, the scabs on her elbows, the scratches cm her hands. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z None of the chairs match and the table is an old wood job with lots of scratches on it. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Those he could reach, though, he scratched until they bled. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z "The kind of fellow I want,” he’d say, "is the fellow who is so lazy he won’t even scratch himself. You must have one of those around some place. Every factory has them.” Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z The homemade biscuits she’d make from scratch, while telling us great stories of when we were kings and queens ruling the lands, running free. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Oh—often I forget I am not writing this for myself, and then it’s too late to scratch it out. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “Almost as much as you hate me,” I say, thinking of the page with my name scratched on it. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He reads it, scratches his head in confusion, and then calls another agent farther down the hall to have a look. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Dr. Meescham was putting alcohol on Flora’s mother’s bites and scratches. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z He let me scratch his ear, but he was trembling. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Sometimes you need to start over from scratch. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I bent down and scratched his scruff, then gave him a fingernail massage up and down his back. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The bouncer at the Bear Flag steps out on the porch in his shirtsleeves and stretches and yawns and scratches his stomach. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The side of my face was scratched from the pavement and my hair puffed unevenly. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Like Aristotle, Wolff imagined that the embryo contained some sort of encrypted information—code—that was not merely a miniature version of a human, but instructions to make a human from scratch. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z He never noticed that I bore some substantial scratches on my arms and that Granddaddy’s nails were rimmed with crescents of dark paint. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Now, even from a distance, his scratches gave off an iridescent glow. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Instead, with a frown, she spits on her finger and rubs at the reddish brown spots—dried blood from flea bites I scratch too much—that speckle the sleeves of my dirty white blouse. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She picked up her shoe and scratched the crust out of the tread. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The path is paved with cement, and there are wild roses on either side, so long that the thorns threaten to scratch my arms. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “Please keep her safe,” he says, his voice barely a scratch. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Liang scratched his head, almost believing it had been a dream. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Henry slid a finger up under his collar and scratched. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z It was a miserable reproduction in which the jagged peaks rose white against a grotesquely blackened and scratched sky. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z So I just watched her for a little bit while she scratched up all the dirt with her toes and put her eyeball right down near the ground to check and see if anything wiggled. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z I tried to rub it off with my hand again, but this one was scratched on, with a knife or something. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z My mom had wrapped herself around him, and he’d come through without a scratch. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The original shiny coating was worn away completely in some places and deeply scratched in the rest. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z He started from scratch, replacing Edlefsen’s lumps of metal and sealing wax with a vacuum chamber fashioned from brass in the shape of a flat cylinder four inches in diameter. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Hands trembling, he made scratches on the wall again and recounted, once, twice, three times. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z He was extensively scratched and muddy, and wildly bedraggled, but otherwise looked OK. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Someone had scratched a line across the side of his beloved Buick, a thin ugly gulch that ran across the door and toward the tail of the car. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Dr. Randolph makes some notes in his file and scratches his head. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Clancy let me fall to the ground like a board, and actually stepped over me to examine his scratched cheek in a pot’s reflective surface. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He scratched his ear and continued to snore, now, louder. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z My legs and arms get all scratched up. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z By that time I was bruised all over from the cows banging into me, and my legs were bloody from the scratches I got from the acacia thorns. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z My nose itches, but I can’t scratch it with my hands bound. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z An angel food cake is baked from scratch. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z All the same, solitary bucks—if they can find no existing holes to make use of—will sometimes scratch out short tunnels for shelter, although it is not work that they tackle at all seriously. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He arrived in the midst of an uncharacteristic April snowstorm, a sudden downpour of small icy flakes that scratched against the windows like fingernails. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Virgil dropped his hand and scratched behind Gulliver’s ears. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Having subjected hundreds of victims to experiments, he produced no more than a scratched, poorly annotated notebook with no noteworthy results. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Rasheed rolled over to face her, gently scratched her thigh with the crooked nail of his index finger. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Uncle scratched uncomfortably at his ear and peered at the wall. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z The doorman scratched his head under his hat, thinking. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Celaena rubbed an eye and then scratched the dog behind the ears. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He scratched Ghost behind the ear, brooding, and Jon let the silence breathe. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z His eyes skirt mine, and he scratches the back of his head. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Emery snorts and scratches her pen hurriedly against the inside cover. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She cuffed the cat, which tried to scratch her, ears laid flat. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Didn't even see it coming, but it was just a scratch. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “I want to make macaroni and cheese from scratch.” From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z The names scratched into the posts no longer match the occupants, but I can extrapolate who’s who. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z His socks were gone and his ankles were scratched and caked with mud. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Candice looked at the bracelet once more, touching the scratches on its surface, wondering what secrets it held. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Ada who swears to wear black and scratch out dreadful poems. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z But cuneiform was found in museums, displayed in glass cases and preserved as something precious, not scratched into a steel slaughterhouse. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “Because if you do, your whole arm will swell up and turn black and drop right off. So don’t scratch it.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Man after man went into those terrible jaws, and still Grendel came on, unsatisfied, his green eyes glaring, his slimy skin not even scratched by the hacking axes. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z “I never knew words could be so confusing,” Milo said to Tock as he bent down to scratch the dog’s ear. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z At the rail next to Coach Hedge, a dark-haired girl appeared wearing a purple cloak, her face so covered with soot and bloody scratches that Hazel almost didn’t recognize her. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I protested, trying to scratch her* but C.C. squeezed me so tight I almost blacked out. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z He scratched his jaw then angrily for some time. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z But Howard had made a promise to run at Narragansett, and had he scratched the horse so late, it would have looked as if he had never intended to run. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Then the kid scratches his head, picks his nose, wipes the booger onto his jeans, and takes a kick at a pigeon on the sidewalk. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Not a scratch. And you know what Wood said? He said, ‘I’d rather Cake beat on me than on my little brother.’” As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Tried scratching it with a halved pebble of quartz—it did not scratch. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I said, “The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh, through the ...” 1 scratched my hair. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He scratched out a few lines on the paper, then looked up at Minho. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I lifted my foot to give my leg a scratch and managed to knock a book off the bottom shelf. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z It would be like trying not to scratch the most powerful itch anyone had ever known. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I might have scratched one of them because I had long nails, but I sure didn’t fight back. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Another star was flying across the sky, making a silver scratch on the black-lacquered night. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He scratches his nose with his knuckle, laughs uncomfortably, and leaves me alone with the shoe box. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z There, scratched deep in the soft leaves were two little beds. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Lice Peeking scratched his chin, which was raw and peeling. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z I scratched the peel and held one up to my nose. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He leans forward to scratch his ankle, and my heart just twists. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I could see that I was just beginning to scratch the surface of understanding race in America. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “There! you will find it scarcely more legible than a crumpled, scratched page. Read on: only make haste, for I suffer.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Tucker Mouse scratched his left ear—always a good sign. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps I ought to scratch my name here, too, she thought, just in case...but she was careful not to think her way to the end of that sentence. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Back then, I would have told Twig everything, and Twig would have said, Tell me more, and we would have talked and talked until my throat was scratched and raw with honesty. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The genetic code had to be written into the material of DNA—just as intimately as scratches are etched into pith. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z “He did whack me into a train car and scratched us some, but that’s it.” Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He began to scratch himself as if his shirt were crawling with fleas, which, Jemmy thought, it probably was. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z “Trouble,” I mused, bending down to scratch Mr. Whiskers behind the ears. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z His face and arms were scratched, the fox head now directly over his left ear. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “Back off, son. And give me a break. It’s just good clean advice. Your scratch with Luzan cost us, and not just money. People are talking.” Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Daedalus had a few scratches that were bleeding golden oil, but he looked better than most of us. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z The thick brush scratched at my face and arms, but I ran as hard as I could. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s just a scratch on my hand, maybe one on my leg; I’m okay. But look.” Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z A voice floating in the air scratches a sentence in vuvv and then translates, “Is breakfast included with the double king-size room?” Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Shady scratched the back of his neck like he’d been caught red-handed. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Right away I notice that Dell and Quang-ha scratch more than girls. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I say, bounding onto the porch barefoot like a kicked puppy hoping for a head scratch. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I had scratches and bruises all over my body. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Warbeak pecked and scratched frantically, her target obscured by the bulky haversack. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z It makes me angry, it makes me want to fly out there and scratch his face. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s like deep scratches. They didn’t stab me.” Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Then he opened another drawer and fumbled through its contents with one hand while the other scratched at his armpit through his threadbare knitted shirt. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z If we scratch below the surface of every great achiever, do we always find the equivalent of the Michigan Computer Center or the hockey all-star team—some sort of special opportunity for practice? Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Ma ignored the branches that scratched her and Ba let his hat fall to the ground as they rushed toward the unseen person. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Nights when he failed to get up, he paid the price by having to start a new fire from scratch while he shivered in his underwear. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Like scratches and scrapes, they happened and healed. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z But I never wanted to use them, always preferring to create my own looks from scratch. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Emily couldn’t resist peeking behind herself to look at Maddie, who scowled at her binder and scratched a doodle in the margins of her paper. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Reporters scratched their heads but dutifully took down his words. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z They performed a crazy kind of dance with their claws to scratch apart the caked manure and expose the meaty grubs within. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z She’s always leaving me messages, usually not on paper but in the mud, written in pine needles, or scratched on a leaf. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Primarily, to scarify is to cut or scratch marks into the surface of something. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He hands me the notebook and a pen, and when I say, “That’s okay,” he tells me his handwriting is like chicken scratch and it’s up to me to keep the notes. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I look down at my phone, the bejeweled rubber case, the scratches on the glass surface, the screensaver of David and me—a selfie of us on a hike not far from here. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z My parents started their married life from scratch with nothing in the bank. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Soon the scratches gave way to a sweet, simple tune, almost like a lullaby. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “If I see a single scratch or nick on those, I’ll spell forgive me on your chest in bullet holes.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Instantly, I felt fire as the salt stung the scratches on my skin. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He ached all over from his ordeal the night before, and some of his scratches were infected. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She scratches one of her cornrows, which somehow makes for calling Seven my brother and not our brother.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Father Cham scratched his nose with the pad of his finger. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z It was covered in scratches, like he’d been attacked by a small animal—a really, really mad hamster, maybe. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z We apply potent antibiotics to minor scratches and seal them with plastic. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It kept dipping the pen into the ink and making more scratches on the paper. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z I petted his head and stroked his ears and scratched his belly. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Through thin scratches in the paint, he could see down to the high concentration room. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z That, Alice told me about later—how he demanded that everything used on me be clean, how he insisted on the deep ugly wound in my side—the scratch—being carefully cleaned and bandaged. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z The rough bark of the tree scratched against my back through my school dress. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Ms. Griegson watched the chicken scratch around for a few minutes. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z As the state racing board prepared to decide whether or not Pollard’s suspension would be extended to year’s end, Howard scratched Seabiscuit and Fair Knightess from the San Francisco Handicap. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z In the meantime, they saved, and scratched, and piled away what they could in the rented hovels, looking forward to the day of property. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Once Luke could scratch out his name and read short, simple phrases, Mother turned to math. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The judge used the end of his quill to scratch at an itch under his wig. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Grover touched a tiny scratch, and it became a Greek A. The mark of Daedalus glowed blue, and the stone wall grinded open. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Behind the man, Roza slapped at the glass, scratched at the door, trying to find the lock. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z It was full of scratches and dark, almost black, ink spots. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z |
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