| 单词 | scratching |
| 例句 | How close did he seem to her now!—leaning over his stacks of paper with six candles burning brightly around the perimeter of his desk, scratching his knowledge into the rough, clean space. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “He might’ve mentioned it, yeah,” said Moody, scratching his chin unconcernedly, “but I thought a good sharp shock —” “We give detentions, Moody! Or speak to the offender’s Head of House!” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “Uh, Grandpa said you could use some hep,” I offered, hitching my overalls and scratching my left heel with my right big toe. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Yishan said, scratching his head and looking up as if trying to read a lost memory in the night sky. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z A ghostly, skeletal arm reaches out from behind it, scratching and clawing to reach me. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z His driving cap was pushed back, and he was scratching his forehead in a puzzled way. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z As she approached her chair, the carton wobbled, and there was a scratching noise. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Dad took off his helmet and rubbed his head, scratching around it where the sides of the helmet had pressed in his hair. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He studied me for a minute, scratching his chin again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z This made them hard for the gobbler to shell, but he was working away at it, pecking and scratching so hard that he was raising a big dust out in the field. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Woundwort and Vervain went carefully along the south wall of the Honeycomb, scratching and listening. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Cats appear from nowhere, scratching and squatting in the soft, newly planted earth, and my father throws clumps of dug-up dandelions at them. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Yes,” she says, scratching a scab on her knee. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z They could hear Fang scratching at the door, whining, but it didn’t open. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She rubbed her fingers over a couple of sting spots that I’d been scratching. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z The sounds lulled Janie to soft slumber and she woke up with Tea Cake combing her hair and scratching the dandruff from her scalp. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Ahead of them all the way, the harpy scrambled heavily, her wings dragging, her claws scratching, silent and grim. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He loved the scratching of pencil against paper when he was this focused: it meant something was happening. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z But he’s smiling too widely and scratching the back of his neck, and a part of me just wants to hug the poor kid. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She twisted in the vat, the rough pottery scratching her cheek, but she was rewarded by a good-sized crack at eye level. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Mark was almost to the door of the barracks when he heard a strange scratching noise above him, like rats scurrying across the panels of the ceiling. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z His fingers were long and bony, always moving, scratching at his beard, tugging at an ear, drumming on a table, twitching, twitching, twitching. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Her fingers start scratching at her scalp where clumps of glue hold stickers in place. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “This wig is itchy,” Valley said, scratching her head. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Sometimes I saw Jasper chasing butterflies across the lawns; sometimes I saw Doctor Baker’s Scotch terrier scratching his ear beside a deck-chair. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I imagined myself writing longhand, an old-fashioned dip pen stabbing furiously into a bottle of black ink and then scratching with amazing precision across sheets of white paper. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z But then I saw it was just the little white chicken, scratching around. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z But they continued to concentrate on the test, the scratching of their pencils failing to drown out the pounding of her heart. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Circling three or four times, scratching the earth to prepare it for sleep, he lay down. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Fang started howling, scratching at the closed door. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z ‘What do they live on when they can’t get hobbit?’ asked Sam, scratching his neck. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Holly gave him another treat and lost her train of thought while scratching his head. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z One Friday afternoon, just before closing time, I heard a scratching sound at the front door of my office. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z She was on her back, scratching and kicking for all she was worth. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z But he’s looking at the floor too, wandering from picture to picture and scratching his head. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z Like if God was scratching His belly, just above the belt buckle, each finger would be a tornado. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “And is there a spider scratching in Madagascar?” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z The messenger, bored and scratching at an insect bite on his neck, came to Kira in the dawn and told her that she must report to the Council of Guardians at late morning. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “But Cap said the book had the whole history of everything inside it,” Meeks said, scratching his head. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He looked absently around the room, scratching the pit of his chest. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Round these, some favourite hounds lay snuffling in their dreams, or scratching themselves for fleas, or gnawing mutton bones which they had scrounged from the kitchens. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z For a few wild minutes, she flailed at the door, pounding it with her fists, scratching at it until her fingernails were bloody. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Amelia grinds the words out painfully, like they’re scratching the inside of her throat. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z —Cain A quiet scratching comes at the door as I crumple the note. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Don’t put on your uniform because you’re not going to school today,” Mami said as I came out to the kitchen, rubbing my eyes and scratching myself. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z There was a scratching sound under the bed. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z She is scratching a mosquito bite on her neck, and my heart skips a beat, for she looks as if she has never heard of him. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s scratching the back of his neck the way he always does when he first wakes up. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z The husky scratching of vuvv announcements booms through the air above the shuttles, and those of us with translators lead the mob toward the innards of the ship. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Okay,” I replied, scratching the back of my neck. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z She was standing in her little night shift, scratching one leg with the bare toes of the other. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She wanted to frighten the child into not scratching it. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z "And when we are done with the Lannisters," he promised, scratching Grey Wind behind the ear, "we will march back north, root you out of your keep, and hang you for an oathbreaker." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The basement was our home for the next week and, by the third night, I discovered the source of the scratching sounds. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Ella tried to hide under her wings as her sisters ganged up on her, scratching with their claws. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He was scratching at the raised edge of the diamond with his thumb, his head studiously down. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z My mind was scratching itself raw over how Mum and Dad'll react to what I did today, so I got the Christmas tree out of its cupboard as a distraction. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z He was silent for a moment, scratching his chin. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The Chancellor’s face was nearly purple with frustration, but he sat, the chair legs scratching across the floor again. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Sitting on the edge of the carousel is an older Dauntless, scratching her quadruple- pierced eyebrow with her thumb. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Otto didn’t seem to be scratching, so I assumed his thick black hair had protected his skin. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The owl flopped about pathetically, its talons scratching the door, bashing its head in a panic. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Bryce has been scratching at the old sticker from school that’s stuck to his shirt, but he stops and looks at me. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z “New York is a ball tossed between the Loyalists and Patriots,” he said, scratching at the scar on his face. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat back in a reclining desk chair with a lit cigarette between his fingers, scratching his face and coughing. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Now the hens were also awake, scratching, clucking, laying eggs. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z A scraping sound comes from inside the trash can, something scratching against the metal container. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z But the weatherman keeps scratching at his collar like he can’t get enough air. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z By the time we reached the hidden grove where we’d dug that morning, Quinby was making eager squeaking noises and scratching at the sides of the basket. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z She started nervously scratching at her neck and felt something cold there. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z They gathered around the step, sniffing and scratching. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Soon we were no longer hitting, biting, pinching, scratching, or using potty language. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z It took several minutes for their eyes to become accustomed to the dim light, and during that time strange scratching, scraping, tapping, scuffling noises could be heard all around them. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z He held her and she tried to fight away from him, scratching. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z As Joe sang, dogs sat on their haunches on the wooden sidewalks watching him idly, scratching their fleas in the rain. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The nervous rash on her neck has reddened, and she’s scratching it. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z I record everything she says, my pencil scratching as fast as I can move it. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Branches stirred gently in the wind, scratching at one another with wooden fingers. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The karpoi were getting bolder, approaching the rock in twos and threes, scratching at the schist to see if it would hurt them. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z She ran her fingers through the sick woman’s hair, lightly scratching the scalp, and then looking at what the fingernails revealed. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Hugh would put one large hand on the top of Sean’s head and cup his own chin with the other, scratching at the growth of dark beard. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I paused and listened to the sound of a half hundred pens scratching down my words. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He gingerly lowered himself into his seat, wincing as he settled, and began scratching himself all over. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z The first settlers kept pigs and herded sheep on the hillsides, scratching out a living on small farms in the valleys. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z She hurried back, fearful of her geraniums, and opened the door—at which he was already scratching—half expecting him to run. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Before I can ask about these ideas, her head is bent over the notebook again, and the pen is scratching across the page. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Georgia station is closed,” he said finally, scratching his scalp beneath his blue cap. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I can hear Henry frantically scratching away at dials until he eventually finds the headlights. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Their scratching on the pavement was a song to him. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z When he had put it on, they went to the stables, and there was his charger scratching on the cobbles with a sparkling shoe. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z It was hot work, and the corn shucks made my skin itch and sting till sometimes I’d wake up at night scratching like I’d stumbled into a patch of bull nettles. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z The sound of his pencil scratching against paper is as methodical and precise as the ticking of the clock in the corner. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Grandma heard a faint scratching at the door, and when she opened it there was Grandpa, lying in a heap, his brains dripping out of his head. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I’m scratching at my wrist, prying under the loop of line, but it’s way too tight. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Before I could say no, not ever, unless you boil me in oil, he left the kitchen scratching his underarms and then—I winced—his butt. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “Now that you mention it, he did,” said the other, scratching his head. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Levy went over to the files, pushed the scratching Mr. Zalatimo aside, and opened the files in the A’s. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Outside the front door, in the rain, a faint scratching. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z “So the more he talk to me, the more and more upsetter he’s getting for no cause atall. So when he finally leave, I’m standing there scratching my head wondering what’s plaguing him.” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Nevertheless there’s a rustling, a rank undertone of cats and their huntings and furtive scratchings, still going on behind the deceptive tidiness. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The man had reached his knife again, but he didn’t have time to pull it out of the lead before Lyra leaped onto his back, scratching, kicking, biting like a wildcat. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The mouse ran to a corner, its claws scratching desperately on the floorboards. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Soon after, Hazel and his rabbits, below in the Honeycomb, heard the first sounds of scratching above. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The dog was immediately outside, scratching eagerly, whining and throwing up loose straw as it sniffed along the foot of the bales. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She keeps scratching at my arms, her nails digging into my skin. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I didn’t sleep very well because of the cold and because the ground was very bumpy and pointy underneath me and because Toby was scratching in his cage a lot. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Alex rolled his eyes, then grinned at his dog, who was scratching intently behind one ear, like nothing had happened. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z “I can’t believe you, man. You probably spent the whole night in here scratching this all off.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z There is a knock on the frosted-glass door and the scratching pencil halts, though the ticking clock pays no heed. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Look at that,” Mr. Trepid said, scratching fiercely at the rash spreading up his arms. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Sohrab pressed his right foot into his left, scratching at the top of it with his big toenail. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The itching gets so bad at night that I have mini-tantrums, waving my arms and stamping my feet to keep from scratching or bawling. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Poison spewed everywhere, melting centaurs into dust along with quite a few monsters, but Mrs. O’Leary weaved around the serpents head, scratching and biting. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Small holes dotted the space from floor to ceiling, and behind the walls I could hear the sounds of scratching and scampering. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I flexed my fingers and made scratching motions like a cat. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z He stood in front of my bed all bit up by mosquitoes and scratching through a new suit. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z She sharpened the knife on a convenient stone and began hacking at the gardenias, scratching herself on the thorns. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z When she finished she leaned against the corner post for a moment, scratching her neck and looking at the stars, then smelling the dampness in the fresh laundry. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Sunflower seeds rained down on my shoulders, their rough stems snapping underfoot and scratching my exposed skin. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “Don’t worry about that,” said Hagrid, standing up and scratching his head. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z It was he who had given the alarm in the barn, for he could not sleep and at the sound of scratching had started up at once. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Wrote again until he had something that could work, something that said a little of what he felt, even though he was just scratching the surface. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Everybody started waking up and stretching and scratching. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Kyle half expected him to start scratching the toe of his shoe at the dirt, searching for chicken feed. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z They were on the ground, climbing up the coconut trees, scratching on the sides of our tents. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z It sounded like someone scratching at the door, fidgeting with something they shouldn't have been fidgeting with—the lock. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z They were all scratching away like mad at the hair on the backs of their necks! The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z I jumped fully two feet into the air and narrowly avoided falling on Simmon in the howling, scratching, biting blur that had been my only method of defense in Tarbean. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I just hope we can count on everyone here,” he said, scratching his head out of nervousness. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Well, I’m jiggered!” said the Policeman, staring upwards, and scratching his head under its helmet. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Rishi felt a tug of affection that he attempted to cover by scratching the back of his neck and looking away. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z They sat about scratching their heads at the strange behavior of the sparrow and the mouse. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She waited, scratching his head with the tips of her fingers, until his body got rid of the dark material that would not let him live. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z I think of Johnny’s strong arms, the stripe of white sunblock on his nose, the time we were sick together from poison ivy and lay next to each other in the hammock, scratching. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z You never have to worry about scratching them. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I sit there, scratching the dry mud out from between my toes and then looking up at the sky, wondering when more bullets will rain down on us. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I loved the scratching sound of the match against the sandpapery brown strip when I struck it, and the way the flame leaped out of the red- coated tip with a pop and a hiss. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Mom put the Boggle grid down with the letter cubes in place, and we all started writing, the only sound the scratching of pencils on paper. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z It didn’t take long for William to realize—as he put it to a friend—that he wasn’t suited to “scratching a living out of the soil.” The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z And there we were, like a man scratching at his own face and bleeding into his own beard. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The only protection is those two distracted grown-ups, fighting and scratching at each other. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “Now before we get into anything, ladies, no scratching, no spitting, and no tattling to Mommy.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z He heard one of the dogs, out in the doghouse, scratching a flea and bumping his elbow against the floor with every stroke. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z A small farmer before the war, and twice a widower, Duke was always on the edge of ruin, scratching a living from the lean soil of the northern Piedmont. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Many of the fans, eager to let Riddle know how they felt about the scratching of a week before, attempted to drown out any cheering with lusty howls. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He was well known by sight to all the warren, for his fur was entirely gray, with patches of near-white that now caught the moonlight as he sat scratching himself without speaking. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They excited Sounder, and now he was scratching at the door. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I been practicing what I’m gonna say to Miss Cook, scratching out lines in my head that don’t work. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z All winter he’s been like a dog scratching the door, begging to go out. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Tiny, dark-haired, and delicate, she screamed and kicked, scratching at the FBI agents like a wildcat. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Most of the reporters, and much of the crowd, believed that Riddle had simply balked at the 132-pound impost and didn’t care enough about the consequences of scratching to do the sportsmanlike thing. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment there was not a single sound in the room but the hesitant scratching. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z The scratching from above was louder and closer. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z This time the now tiny Wart felt his toes shooting out and scratching on the floor. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She reached the wall and scrambled up over it, scratching her fingers badly on the sharp stones but not caring. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “Yes, we will find her,” Olanna said too, and she felt as if they were all scratching desperate fingernails on a hard scarred wall. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He stopped and began to move slowly sideways, the branch tip scratching a yard or so ahead. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “This,” the expert said scratching the top of his head, “is the magnified image of a head louse.” When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Seeing that I wasn’t getting it, she slipped one hand out of its glove and went to work scratching at her scalp. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “Well, I guess it’s because it’s the mortals who create the memories that last,” he said, scratching his head. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He twisted round like lightning, all wet and slimy as he was, wriggling like an eel, biting and scratching like a cat. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The dogs barreled out, knocking him over and scratching him with their toenails. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z The herd of cows and calves, who were lying in the waves and scratching their backs with their flippers, stopped to watch the battle. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z The scratching of the hens turns the chips and the rabbits’ nitrogen-rich urine into valuable compost. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z He spoke calm, but went to scratching his head like he had the itch. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z In his new personage he was always cold, sullen, distant, contemplative; always wrinkling his brow and scratching his balding head and wringing his hands and muttering curses and complaints, especially on Fridays. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh man, look at this program,” said Jack, scratching his forehead. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Mr. Barris returns to his drafting table, scratching pencil and ticking clock in harmony once more. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Past the Bear Flag they went and said “Hiya,”to the bouncer who was scratching his stomach. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Chandresh asks, picking up the kitten and scratching it behind the ears as it purrs. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The cuts from scratching mosquito bites I got over the summer were now fading thanks to the cocoa butter Mama made me rub on my legs at night. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Very pretty, all the gold and ribbons, but I do not read your Westerosi scratchings.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Every question, every stray thought from miles around came wandering into my brain, sniffing about, scratching at my attention. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z When I wake in the morning alone in my bedroom at Miss Preston’s, groggy and with memories of the treacherous Rachel scratching at my brain, I’m in an even worse mood. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I held my breath, scratching at my sleeve. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “She looks like a wonderful pig,” Eilonwy said, scratching Hen Wen behind the ears. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Annabeth wondered if he was scratching his chin with imaginary hands. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z On hands and knees he drew the boy’s sleeping box out, making a scratching sound. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t know,” he said, scratching at a mosquito bite on his scrawny arm. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Now the foot scratchings were deeper, more frequent, and they followed no direct ascending line. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z “Well, besides me, I don’t know who else to take,” she says, scratching her head and grinning. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z The little boy started clucking and pecking ’round on the stage then he commenced scratching at the floor with his bare feet and you’d have swored he was digging up worms! Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Still, when the bus lurched forward I fell against his hand and felt his tiny sharp finger-nails scratching at my shirt. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z A burning chunk-stick fell against the inside of the stove, but the boy did not try to convince himself that it might be the thump of Sounder scratching fleas underneath the floor. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The second night was same as the first, filled with moans and muttering, scratching, and the sound of teeth and claw. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z You were coughing in concert with the buzzing hordes of mosquitoes, and we were all slapping and scratching at our skin. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “I have to go,” he said, scratching his jaw. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z We sat next to each other scratching pictures in the dirt until the whistle sounded. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z The task was a formidable one, but the dwarf labored at it every day, scratching away as best he could as he sat cross-legged on the cabin roof. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z In the silence, I hear the scratching of Marguerite’s pen. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Jake said a quick “Hi!” to Oliver, the store’s cat, who was lying on his fuzzy blanket underneath the produce rack while scratching at his neck and jingling his collar. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Ahead she could see the thatched roofs of the homes of her people, smoky cooking fires, and a chicken or two, scratching in the dirt. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Somkit crouched in front of the broken Model Nine while the shop workers stood back, scratching their heads. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z For several minutes, the only sound in the classroom is pencils scratching against paper, and the ticking of the clock on the wall. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Bando stands over the sun compass squinting, scratching his head, and finally grinning as he compares it with his own compass. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “No, girl,” said Werfel, scratching her bobbing head. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z She couldn’t wake Lorenz by whining or scratching the door—her usual way of asking. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z Instead, she would speak in chewed fingernails and mauled cuticles, nervous scratching and upset stomachs, habits that frustrated and angered her mother, but in the anger, there was space. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z It was this spaciousness–this resounding, unexpected roominess–that had Rutherford scratching his head in 1910. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z It was such a strong itch that she could not refrain from discreetly scratching it, but nothing gave her any relief. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Captain Black tugged himself erect and began scratching his scrawny long thighs methodically. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z They had arrived at the house and could hear Frolic scratching at the door and woofing in excitement at the sound of their approach. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z She turned around and smiled, and Jaime Hugged her compulsively, clasping her to his chest and scratching her forehead with his chin, whose impossible beard was already clamoring for a shave. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, now,” the man said, scratching his head. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Not really. I saw her hand go to her nose, like she was scratching it or something.” Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z He was scratching rapidly at the second page, his fingers blue with ink, while Henry proofread the first one, dashing in subscripts and aspirants with his fountain pen. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He licks my hand and then rests his head on my lap so I can keep scratching behind his ears. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z The only sound was that of the turtle scratching somewhere in the room. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But then my scratching hands find it, the memory of my mother’s face, and the strange angles of her limbs on the pavement, and the blood seeping from my father’s body. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Pomp, who suffered the sickness as a child, circulates with me among the afflicted, bathing them comfortably and urging them to resist scratching and worrying at the sores, lest they rupture. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Howard knew that another scratching would bring down an avalanche of criticism, but he would not second-guess Smith. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He halted and dropped to one knee, scratching the hieroglyph of the pintail duck in the dust with his finger. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Sensing my joy, he jumped up on me and licked my face, and I hugged him good, pulling his ears and scratching his belly. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I pull back the curtain of ivy where he’s scratching and see moonlight shining off another door handle. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z So when they started working again, Sammy land I kept busy bringing them coffee, scratching their backs, lighting their cigarettes in the break room, and so on. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z The quill made horrible scratching noises, and the point, which was continually catching in the paper, flicked tiny inkblots all over him. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z “But he’ll sleep in the bed with you boys,” Mama said, “and the first thing you know, you’ll both be scratching fleas and having mange and breaking out with ringworms.” Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z But just before the puke moved from anticipation to sensation, she shifted her weight and stood on one foot scratching the back of her calf with her toe. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I imagine the attacking people flooding out of the forest like terrified mice, scratching at the sides of the ship to get on. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “I been wondering about something,” Howard said, scratching at mosquito bites on his freckled leg. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I squatted on the floor by his feet, scratching designs into the carpet. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Now he was growling and scratching at the door. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “We don’t need no more,” said the foreman, scratching his head. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He throws back his head and shouts these words to the sky, while his lambs sit scratching themselves in wonder. bängala means something precious and dear. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He pulled himself forward along the rope, scratching the skin off the palms of his hands. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z He nodded when he saw me, then went back to scratching Mrs. O’Leary’s ears. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He couldn’t quit digging at his skin, making big scabs and then ripping off the scabs and scratching the open sores. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z From somewhere overhead he heard a scratching noise. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “Don’t worry, Mari,” Will said, scratching Sally’s belly. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She quickly pulled them up and threw them into the car, scratching it in the process. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I scoot myself back under, scratching my hand on the fence. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “I know,” I say, scratching his head when he comes over. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z In the shade of the sagebrush the little birds were working, scratching in the leaves, flying restlessly a few feet and scratching again. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z “They’ll be scratching their heads and saying nonsense such as, ‘Is it OK to take seven shots at him or is the limit six?’ The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z He instantly stopped scratching at the toast, but he didn’t look at me. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Apparently, he liked to tell stories in weird voices and spent years scratching out a replica of New York City’s skyline on the converted classroom’s blackboards. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The kids stood under the lamps and started acting like monkeys, howling and hooting, scratching under their arms. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z A scratching noise in the corner of the room had woken me, the scrambling feet of a desperate mouse about to become breakfast for a lumpy orange cat. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The room is filled with the sounds of pencils scratching. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z The only sounds were the crackling of the fire and Ron scratching out one last paragraph on dementors using Hermione’s quill. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She was toting a long-legged child all straddly on her hip, and with her free hand was scratching at her short hair. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “How often are you scratching your butt, exactly?” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I bit her hand and we rolled, kicking, scratching, hitting, fighting as though we were strangers, deadly enemies, fighting for our lives. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He went back to scratching at the graffiti. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Mami stood on the threshold scratching one ankle with the toes of the other foot. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z He moved up the stream and away from the wood, holding the scratching, stinging, biting insect dæmon, and trying to conceal himself as much as he could from the man who was stumbling after them. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Wednesday stood there on the sidewalk for a moment, scratching his beard meditatively. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z He came out, frowning and scratching his belly. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The sound of his pencil scratching against paper is as methodical and precise as the ticking of the clock in the corner. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Ralph hit out; then he and what seemed like a dozen others were rolling over and over, hitting, biting, scratching. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I had latched myself into my cage and was getting ready for sleep when I heard a scratching noise on the door, and there was Jenner, climbing down from above. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z By the second day, they were scratching themselves. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z I claw at the hands holding me, but I only end up scratching myself. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z One hand was still clawing the air as it tried to reach Scabbers, who was squealing like a piglet, scratching Ron’s face and neck as he tried to escape. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Then she hopped down on the ground, turned her back on me, and started scratching up the dirt. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z “Easy. The cat was scratching his neck and biting his legs.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Then I heard Toby scratching in his cage. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z We waited, listening to the howling wind and the cries of the pack scratching at our wall. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “I mean, I don’t know,” I said, scratching my head. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z The shells come patiently, each round whizzing over at a predictable interval, scratching a long scarlet parabola over the roof. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Everything was overgrown; the plants scratching at her calves. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z From all the things I’d been hearing ’bout it, Canada’s gonna have me scratching my head more and harder than them chiggers did two year past. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z She grabs my arms, her nails scratching my skin. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She hooked her legs over the sharp edge of the metal above, and struggled upside down, scratching, biting, punching, spitting in passionate fury. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “Stop scratching your head! You look like a little monkey.” Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z James sat alone, scratching at the ground with a stick. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z The needles everywhere, scratching at his bare face and falling down the back of his neck, the sticky sap on his hands, the sharp piney smell of it. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Then I hear a scratching sound at the window, which is open just a crack. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z May rocked back and forth, slapping her arms and scratching at her face. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Both Kalinda and I dive through the hole, scratching ourselves up on the rocks and getting my shirt and skirt caked with dirt. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z A sore at the corner of his mouth looked angry and red, like he had been scratching at the scab. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z None of the three clerks sitting on their high stools with their backs to him, scratching in ledgers, looked up, so he stepped inside. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z No music from next door, no loud talking on the stoop, even the rats scratching in the wall are quieter. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z The sound of their flippers scratching made Sarah yelp in fright. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z At least his back offered some protection from the thorny branches that kept catching at her clothes and scratching her face, like vicious animals with needle-sharp claws lying in wait in the dark. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z It wasn’t bad, either, Harry thought, licking it as they watched a gorilla scratching its head who looked remarkably like Dudley, except that it wasn’t blond. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z She didn’t leave him itching and scratching in his work clothes, either. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z There was a lady wearing a tiny green hat in the middle of the back row who kept scratching the nape of her neck. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z “I had no idea...it’s quite unusual,” he said, scratching his forehead with the stem of his pipe. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z “I’m—very curious,” said the King, pushing the crown on one side and scratching his head. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z As soon as he came close, Encanis cursed him in languages no one knew, scratching and biting. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Their claws have been filed and sharpened and they use them for scratching and cutting. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I stand there with my arm bent around my body, scratching my spine. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z They all heard it—a faint scratching on the back wall of the smokehouse. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z But the silence was profound, with the insect scrapings only scratching at the surface of it. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “How unusual for them to notice you,” he said, scratching one of the dogs behind the ears. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z But they all had plenty of food and water, so I hoped they would just keep scratching in the dust like regular chickens. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z This new voice was grating, like listening to metal scratching metal, or a dying rat. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z She clamped her hands between her thighs to keep from scratching. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Dad crouches there a minute or two, scratching all down Shiloh’s back and up again. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I could just see him, grunting “Ooh-ooh-ooh” while scratching his armpits, then bouncing and shrieking across the mattress trying to grab a breast. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z There were foot scratchings all the way up a straight line, which meant, most certainly, a rope, an arm-over-arm climb up a thousand-foot rope with occasional foot kicks for balance. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Miles leaned against the side of the truck, scratching his head, gazing down at the ground like he’d lost something. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Vaguely, too, I remembered a horror story about a mother cat being vicious and scratching out the eyes of someone who had threatened her babies. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Going to the plague-infected areas of Lake makes her nervous, and she always comes back scratching at her arms—as if she can feel an infection spreading on her skin. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z He could sense the Sleer writhing and expanding, hear a noise like the scratching of a thousand dead twigs, as if something huge and muscular were snaking its way around the inside of the chamber. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z A low murmur buzzed through the basement, beneath it the sound of water drops trickling somewhere, and, something else, a scratching sound. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z If that don’t leave you scratching your head you got a better brain than me! Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Their branches curled like sharp claws, scratching at the sky. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “No special reason,” Leah said, scratching her shaggy pixie haircut behind the ear. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d seen him around, hanging out alone behind the school, scratching at the sidewalk with a rock, flicking pebbles at the tires of the buses as they lined up to take everyone home. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z The dactyl lifted one clawed foot then the other, its nails scratching nasty gashes into the surface of Weed’s once fancy desk, and squawked. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z For a time they both sat listening to the small sounds in the house, the scratching of the pen, the rustling and snapping of the fire, and the slow purr of the yellow cat. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z He struggled against the trap, scratching at it with his claws. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “This one heard die Astapori scratching at the walls last night,” the little scribe said as she was washing Dany’s back. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z For a moment he lay still, looking up into the darkness and scratching his stomach. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z We got out of the car and started scratching and stretching. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The bubbles as large as my mom’s head, the coral scratching my knees. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z My life was written on paper and preserved on paper—all those bloody scholars scratching their notes and their thoughts and their observations. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Grandpa paced up and down scratching his head. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I was proud of both of them, and I said so, and I heard the scratching of the box on my chest as it was translated. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The timid, tucked-in look of the scratching toe—that was what Pauline was doing the first time he saw her in Kentucky. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I take a seat nearby, watch Emery’s leg twitch now and then, and listen to the buzz of the ink scratching into her skin. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Beth doesn’t seem convinced, but she drops it and starts scratching the back of her hand through the socks. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He had been content to sit in the sun and watch the chickens scratching around in the chicken run. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z That’s how long Booth and Herold have been in the swamp, scratching at wood ticks, shivering under thin, damp wool blankets, and eating the one meal a day provided by Thomas Jones. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z Inside, she saw a young boy in a bedraggled blue kefta pacing restlessly, gabbling to himself, scratching at his arms. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The sexual act, although he performed it in a perfunctory wav, must have been largely unconscious, for him, like scratching himself. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Immediately Bigwig fell upon him, scratching and kicking. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom had said I needed to cut my long fingernails back because I was scratching myself all up in my sleep. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He began scratching anxiously at the back of his neck. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He froze for a bare moment, then finished scratching down the rest of the sentence. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Not that there was much to see, he thought, scratching the bites. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Other hands were scratching at the cement floor for no apparent reason. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Malik grabs his mouthguard and starts scratching and making monkey noises. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z The rosebushes were scratching intently at the windows, but I directed his focus to the sheet of paper waiting there for him, and compelled him to pick up the pen. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “There is another option,” he said, scratching the sole of one foot with the calloused heel of the other. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I can use both sides, and if it comes down to it, I can re-use them by scratching out the old question. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, Fern pointed to what was left of the twig scratchings like the drawing was as clear as day. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z He looked down at the street, scratching his spine with his thumb. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z I wanted Dad’s whistling, and the scratching sound of his red pen, and the pendulum swinging in his closet, and him tying his shoelaces. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah! So help me!” she laughed, scratching her head. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z To alleviate the discomfort I touch the back of my neck, scratching at my hairline. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He was working up a sweat from scratching his itchy side back and forth against the rough bark on a prickly oak. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z There was the scratching sound of a match being lit right before it flared to life, revealing the man who held it. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I kept scratching him behind his ears, long after my fingers got tired and my arm ached. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She gets real quiet for a second and then starts scratching the corner of her left eye. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Black Dog stopped scratching his leg and slipped his hand into his boot. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Huh. That’s sad. End of an era,” I said, scratching a black Lab mix under her chin until her paw started to move uncontrollably. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Dyedka stood by the pile of stuff in front of the hole, scratching his head, eyebrows furrowed with bewilderment. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z My grandmother pulled me away from it, scratching my hand in the process, as she directed me to the fountain marked COLORED. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Other squirrels moved through the branches above, smelling of wet fur and fear, their little claws scratching at the bark. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Six days later, just when Mama and Nokomis were hoping that the scratching sickness had passed them over, Angeline did not rise from her blankets. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Out in the front courtyard, I saw my mother kneeling, scratching the stone pathway with her fingers, as if she had lost something and knew she could not find it again. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z He wrote it slowly into the book, the pen scratching with excruciating deliberation. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Bob nodded, scratching his kitten under the chin. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z There was a scratching noise, like burrowing, like fire on dry wood. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Spurge kept scratching at his skin while Werfel went to their baskets of provisions and pulled out an eel-pickle pie and a bottle of gorgonbladder wine. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z He’s not writhing anymore; apparently the nurse gave him what he needed, because he’s sitting up, eyes closed, pants rolled up to his knee, scratching everything—his lower leg, chest, face—mumbling and swaying. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z A scratching sound as he handed the phone to Ma. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The tom was scratching and struggling to get out of my grasp, leaving stinging red lines all over my bare arms. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z For all I know, she might still be there, hovering above Paris and kicking, scratching at anyone who tries to get near her. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “Isn’t she a human being like you and me?” my mother asked, and proceeded to prepare a meal for the crazy woman who, meantime, kept scratching herself till she bled. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I made believe I was scratching my forehead so my hand would cover my face. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn't like the way the Reverend looked down at him, scratching his big jaw, as if he were a school kid. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z But when the message was repeated, Sticky was left scratching his head. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Harry glanced back as they crossed the threshold: The wizards were both scratching their heads. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z As soon as it felt the loathsome scratching weight descend on its exposed haunches, it gave a loud panicked whinny and bucked. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He sees me looking and stops scratching, tugging the edge of his sleeve down again. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z The scratching sound they’d heard back on the docks—someone had carved these words into the wood while she and Archer were inside. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Desperately, he fought through it, the blades scratching at his face, half blinding him as he tried to find his way back to the main path. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z The creamy toe of her bare foot scratching a velvet leg. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I walk to the kitchen door and back again, scratching the palms of my hands. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z But every morning, I would find Martha, Rose, and June scratching in a pile of broken shells. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Not much food,” I said to Beau, who was scratching sleepily at his ear with a hind leg. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She could hear chickens were clucking outside the windows, scratching for bits of gravel in the grass. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z She joined Palmer in scratching Nipper’s breast feathers. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Wart was pleased that it was Kay’s turn to go through it now and he lay drowsily in the shade, snoozing, scratching, twitching like a dog and partly attending to the fun. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I notice that it’s the same for Jamie, Rachel, Michael, and a few other kids, who are all scratching at themselves miserably. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Laboriously scratching letters in the earth with a stick—it seemed so long ago. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Sounder’s scratching at the door awakened the boy. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Only Tayo could hear it, like fingernails scratching against bare rock, her terror at being trapped in one of the oldest ways. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Aloud he said, “No need to shout, Commander. These headsets could pick up a spider scratching in Madagascar.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “Everybody oughta have a dog,” he said thoughtfully, his hand still scratching Beau. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Something has frightened them,” said the old man, scratching his mustache. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z Quiet kid starts hitting his arm, then scratching at it. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z They stood, solidly, uncomfortably, on the right of the chamber, shifting from foot to foot, scratching their cheeks and noses, as if they were shamed by the silent repose of their dead brothers. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Sir Fig Newton circled around, guiding my hand to the appropriate scratching spots. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Another time I heard the frail scratching cry of a newborn baby and Edmond seemed tired and cheerless and disappeared before I could find out what had happened. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She was still kicking and cursing and scratching ferociously. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The cat closed with him, biting and scratching, and Bigwig rolled over on the ground. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “It has, on a few occasions, gone to a couple of students who’ve done a community service project together,” he answered, scratching his forehead. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z “Well, now, let’s see,” she says, scratching her head. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z I grabbed for her face and succeeded in scratching her nose. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Two men are fighting brutally in one spot, pounding each other, scratching and clawing. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z A girl about eight years old was sitting cross-legged next to Mrs. O’Leary, scratching the hellhound's ears. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I see Sandy scratching at his shoulder, pushing the T-shirt sleeve up, and I see blue and green and yellow on his pale skin. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Chester heard a soft scratching from behind the Kleenex box. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 can see it now: me holding a map, scratching my head, trying to figure out how I ended up on Venus. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z In the burrow, Fiver slept and woke uneasily through the heat of the day, fidgeting and scratching as the last traces of moisture dried out of the earth above him. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Even farther in, the silence was broken by a cacophony of strange sounds—the skittering of rats; hissing steam; the hollow, recurring tap of pipes, like the desperate scratching of a premature burial. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Sounder always scratched before he whined, and the scratching was always louder than the whine. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Everyone else gets to carve theirs,” I said, pointing to all the other kids who were busy scratching out big evil eyes and teeth with their unsharp baby knives. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Right in the middle of the ice cream and cake, there was a scratching and a barking at the downstairs kitchen door. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He was busy scratching out some kind of essay. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z James' chubby face was set and unsmiling as Major continued his imitation, scratching his nose, pouting his lips, and shambling loosely like a puppet at the end of jerking strings. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat down, scratching his other leg, and thereafter started losing again and again. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The Wart went over to the tree and found a large white dog scratching herself for fleas. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Jeanne’s neighbors were spilling into the sunlight, adjusting their brown woolen tunics, stretching, scratching their oily heads. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z As if he were scratching behind the ear of a Yorkie in desperate need of grooming. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Her quill made a faint, soft scratching sound. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Very curious,” said the Courtiers, scratching their heads, too. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z In a jealous fit Lice Peeking had jumped on Billy, kicking and punching and scratching. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z She ripped free of his grasp and clawed at his ears, his nose, his cheeks, scratching and slapping. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Cats prowl around in there, we see them every day, crouching, squatting, scratching up the dirt, staring out at us with their yellow eyes as if we’re something they’re hunting. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z For a moment there was no sound except the scratching of Henry’s pen and the distant crash of dish racks in the kitchen. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She was just scratching in the dirt with her big old scaly dinosaur feet and pouncing on bugs. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z It fascinated me the way her fingers kept scratching away at the hair on the back of her neck. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z Only their scratching pens, kids' stomachs, flies entombed in the strip lights, and distant cries of free kids ruckled the silence. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z As he spoke, his hands moved deftly in the soft earth before him, molding a tiny model of hills, which Taran found easier to follow than Fflewddur’s map scratchings. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z “Helps your case some, but not much,” he said, scratching a spot on the flawless part in his sandy hair. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z All day long, trainers kept scratching horses from the race. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Get that butt down, Cooper, like you was a dog scratching for worms,” the coach called out. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z A very old Scotch terrier was scratching himself in the middle of a path. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z But when Rishi dipped his head down and pressed his mouth to hers, his rough stubble scratching against her chin in the most delicious way, her brain shut up entirely. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z In mathematical terms, we are barely scratching the surface of our lives at this point. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I listen to my toenails scratching the stone. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Squelch shoved one hand down his pants and gave his grollies a good scratching. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z When he had met Pauline in Kentucky, she was hanging over a fence scratching herself with a broken foot. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z We all have to become something new, something the vuvv want, each one of us trying to translate the thoughts of the vuvv from something that just sounds to us like scratching and broken zippers. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The statues in the great septs of the cities wore the faces the stonemasons had given them, but these charcoal scratchings were so crude they might be anyone. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z In fact, neither the well-worn anecdote about a disenchanted Beethoven ‘scratching out’ the title page of his symphony bearing a dedication to Napoleon, nor the composer’s musical radicalism are quite what they seem. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z A squirrel scratching up in an oak tree. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “Grab hold and make it tight. I’ll do Potter!” said Greyback, seizing a fistful of Harry’s hair; Harry could feel his long yellow nails scratching his scalp. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I knew he was real excited, because he kept scratching his head fast. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z My tongue searched my top row of teeth, scratching against my now sharp and jagged front tooth, while my mouth filled with blood. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Candy stood in the doorway scratching his bald wrist and looking blindly into the lighted room. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z One day it was my porter known as Itchy, for all the time he spent scratching his scalp. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But there was no sound, no thump, thump, thump of a paw scratching fleas and hitting the floor underneath. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I'm pretty sure there's a scratching sound coming from the window, except you can't always believe what you hear in the dark. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z Beowulf was down on his haunches, scratching Reginald gently between the ears and murmuring to him in some mysterious doggie language. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Once, I ruined Thanksgiving by going on a rant about the women having to cook all day while the men just sat around, scratching their butts. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Then, barely a week later, she limped into the kitchen as Finn was scratching around in the cabinet for boxes and jars. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Lately I was hypersensitive to touch and even someone else combing my hair or scratching my back felt like a transformer blowing up under my skin. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I would see clumsy, work-hardened, calloused hands scrawling and scratching signatures on the contract, agreeing to highway- robbery interest rates in the fine print that never was read. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Becca did a fake DJ thing with her hand on her plate, like she was scratching records. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z “If the cucos were trying to stop the vote, why didn’t they just attack the Hall of Elders?” asked Thorn, scratching her head. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Monday’s eyes softened, scratching at her pretty fishtail braids, secured with a red headband. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Dinah was scratching against the inside of my pocket, but all the sounds around me were drowned out by the voice pounding into my head. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Yes,” I said, hanging my head and scratching at the dry patch on my scalp that I had already rubbed bald and a little bloody. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The bird’s clawed feet contracted then released, the softest scratching noise ever, a stick-drawing scraping across cold concrete. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Then she was in a freak accident: a teenager on the bus attacked her, throwing himself on top of her, biting and scratching until two men ran onto the bus and pulled him off. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z I turned toward the front door, but then he began scratching scratching scratching his butter knife against his toast, the sound making me cringe inside. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I tried to keep very still, but my heart felt like crickets scratching to get out of a cage. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Iggy is scratching at his beard and he starts to say something and my father says, "Shut up and let me think." Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z She shifted beside me, started scratching at her arms, fidgeting with the buttons on her tight white blouse. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z This time, I don't mind the fizzy bubbles scratching my throat. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z “Of course it’s real. You been heading toward a place that you didn’t even know for sure existed?” he asked, scratching his head. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Mayumi is crawling on the floor and scratching her fingers at the air. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z As the sun fell and the moon rose, the dragon showed her how he could make sparks by scratching his claws against a stone, and they built a small campfire. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Mam says it’s driving her crazy to come home and find these old men drinking out of her favorite mug and mumbling and scratching by the fire. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z They had camped for the night in a small clearing, and Tyr was scratching the furry neck of Loki's second child with his huge right hand. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z But Richards was driving harder, scratching and yelling and pleading for Rosemont to run. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Pipkin, however, readily joined Hazel at the foot of the bank and soon two or three more began scratching at the light soil. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Another minute of scratching, and all three completed the examination. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z But even then, I couldn’t find the words and kept scratching out what I’d written. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Amari gave him a reassuring hug, then she looked at Polly, who sat next to her, scratching the mosquito bites on her arm. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z At first I thought he was scratching something in, but I realized he was using the blunt edge and smudging something out. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Javier began to run his hand along Moss’s short-cropped hair, and then dug his fingers in, scratching, and Moss found it relaxing and soothing. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The scratching of a beetle on the porch. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Hours later when Miyax crawled into her sleeping skin the wolves were so near that she could hear the pups scratching the snow as they made their beds. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z His crumply hair smoothed out, and with a little ear scratching and back rubbing, Jessie C. James became a devoted friend. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Some insect, maybe a grasshopper or worm, found its way to the center of the chicken run and all the chickens went crazy pecking, flapping, and scratching to get at it. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Francie had to concentrate on not scratching the painfully itching area. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t think it makes much difference where we do a bit of scratching,” he said. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandpa was pacing around nervous, scratching his head hard and fast again. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Slowly, it disappeared from view with the thread scratching the darkening sky with a faint red line. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Despite this, I couldn’t resist scratching the flea bites clus- tered at my ankles, making the skin more and more raw, oozing blood and pus. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She set aside an evening, and the two of us sat at the kitchen table, scratching at bits of paper and tugging our hair. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The pounding on the window stops, but a screeching sound replaces it, and the fists turn into hands with bent fingers, scratching at the glass, fighting to get in. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The car bounced on holes and rocks, brush scratching against its sides and dust coming through the open windows. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z After a few moments, however, Bigwig followed Hazel back to the ditch and began to join him in scratching at the dry ground. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z His temples throbbed, sandy eyelids scratching his corneas. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He was making scratching noises, so I took off one of the coats and put it over the cage to make the noise quieter. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “I’m having problems remembering my lines,” he said, scratching his chest nonchalantly and grinning. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “I think what you would like to see,” said the dog, scratching himself just under half-past four, “is the number of greatest possible magnitude.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z He heard a faint scratching, and his hand flew to his sword. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z His claws made a scratching sound on the rough bark. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z There was a sort of scratching or flapping at the window, but I did not mind it, and as I remember no more, I suppose I must then have fallen asleep. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Rattleshirt sat scratching at the manacle on his wrist with a cracked yellow fingernail. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z We had time for only two or three quick strokes, scratching desperately at the aerated waves. Explorer: On Quebec Fur Traders? Trail, With a Paddle 2011-07-01T17:00:00Z This is still just scratching the surface of the multitudes contained in Kanye’s tweet. Kanye West May Be a Pirate Bay User 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z It's been seven years since the four got together at Columbia University and they now seem to be scratching a different itch to the one they started with. Vampire Weekend: 'People tried to pretend we were rich idiots' 2013-05-03T10:30:00Z Three days later, a heckler ended an exchange with Tammy Pescatelli, a veteran comic, by tossing a wine glass at her at a club in Jacksonville, Fla., scratching her cornea. Critic’s Notebook: When the Comic and the Heckler Both Take Offense 2012-07-17T22:36:45Z The cats didn't seem bothered by the music, preferring to loll around on a scratching post in the shape of Devo's famed energy dome, but then they were urbane industry cats. Klaxons, Best Coast and Wavves are all cool for cats 2010-06-25T23:06:00Z But the subtle confidence of Monday's offering has left critics scratching their heads: Has Gaytten been too quickly overlooked for the top job? Dior impresses and Versace dazzles in couture 2012-01-24T00:17:19Z Just make sure to use a wooden spoon to avoid scratching the pan's finish. Don't toss that burnt pan! Here's how to clean it 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z So I decided to ignore the knocking and continue with my scratching. “As the North Wind Howled” 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z Once again, the Nobel Prize in literature was announced and most Americans were left scratching their heads. 7 reasons why the winner of the Nobel Prize in literature is a Belarusian you don't know 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z His leg jerking like he was carrying a charge, he’d sit for 20 or 30 seconds, fidgeting, scratching, then grab his phone. Getting off (line): I’m giving up online porn, and so should you 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z I imagine in heaven there is someone combing your hair and scratching your scalp. Combing My Hair and Finding Myself 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z Use a soft sponge or cloth to avoid popping or scratching the material. How to clean all of your most-used summer gear 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z One video, of Mackenzie scratching Rafuse's face as she held her up to the camera, has been viewed nearly a million times. Organizations give comfort to ailing owners on giving their pet its next home 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z “I have to start scratching my head and going, ‘Wow, how did I miss that?’ ” he said. Incest as Plot Point on 3 HBO Series, Just by Chance 2011-12-11T22:29:20Z "Let me ask you a question," I said, scratching my head. How my dad's sugary East Baltimore spaghetti made me want to abolish the pasta shape 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Depending on the fictional sender, the contents may be composed in a typeface that resembles the fluid scratching of a metal fountain-pen nib or the worn serif font of a turn-of-the-century typewriter. With These Literary Puzzlers, the Game’s Afoot (and in Hand) 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z Her companion Brad Pitt gets an honorable mention for his scruffy appearance in a Chanel fragrance ad that left many scratching their heads. 2012 styles that made our heads turn 2012-12-12T20:31:05Z The letter, covered in blotches, scratchings and corrections, was penned during a period of political crisis in March 1783 at the end of the American War of Independence. Abdication letter and papers give insight into Britain's 'mad' King George 2017-01-28T05:00:00Z Her legs were covered with bumps and scabs, which she kept scratching. The Celebrity Interviews of Yesteryear 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z My toy foam surfboard clip-clopping against my knees, towel scratching my neck, rubber slippers squeaking on steamy blacktop. Return to Kailua, Hawaii 2011-09-02T18:14:23Z Twitter is the perfect medium to do this and @AmericanAir is just scratching the surface. When "Oh No!" Is What You Want To Hear From Your Airline 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z Mom hovers obsessively over her daughter, watching everything from her diet to nervous habits, like scratching her skin until it bleeds. Ballet thriller "Black Swan" so bad it's good 2010-09-01T23:26:00Z You’ll leave either scratching your head or exhilarated, as I was, by the production and the comparatively recent English embrace of the full range of Off Broadway fare. Ripping Up the Rule Book in ‘An Octoroon,’ and Making a Patchwork of ‘Woyzeck’ 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z Mr. Koed’s frantic Con takes a dominant role, scratching endlessly at the itch of his love for Nina, whose infatuation with Trig drives him to demand of the audience some suggestions for wooing her back. ‘Stupid _______ Bird’ Returns to Woolly Mammoth Theater 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z Ominous scratching at an office door turns out to be workmen replacing a dead man’s official signage. I’ve never seen … Chinatown 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z David Lan’s sympathetic staging navigates pretty well the sometimes abrupt textual shifts of a play set in 1911 Pittsburgh that builds to a violent conclusion capable of leaving lazier playgoers scratching their heads. Review: A British and an American Revival Intoxicate, for Different Reasons 2010-06-15T14:53:00Z As they walked the catwalk, models in slouchy suits and cozy knit cardigans acted out some of the diary entries, their pens scratching out love letters, drawing up lists, scribbling directions. Gaultier reveals the hidden, feminine side of 007 2011-01-20T23:25:16Z Such scratching might mess up beds or lawns, but the damage will probably be localized — and is easily fixed. The cicadas are coming. But gardeners need not panic. 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z “It’s been a family farm for over 50 years,” he said, scratching his woolly brown beard. Bahia Bustamante: Argentina?s Secret (and Private) Answer to the Galapagos 2011-03-04T19:59:37Z And he now finds himself living in a sort of manky bedsit, scratching around to find the next meal, the next cigarette, the next bottle of whiskey. David Tennant Craves Old English Dinners and Cigarettes After Sex 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z “We’re just still scratching the surface of all of this now.” This lizard has no dad — here’s how 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z When they come to the department, people are expecting our beards to be scratching the ground and that we’ll be talking about very early Scandinavian sound changes. An Exit Interview With the Man Who Transformed the Oxford English Dictionary 2013-04-24T02:14:01Z That doesn’t stop her, though, from putting a Band-Aid over them to keep them from scratching. Taking the Scissors to Annoying Labels 2011-07-27T18:32:44Z The very fact that he attacked us — people are scratching their head. Bobby Seale of the Black Panthers: ‘You cannot fight racism with racism. You have to fight it with solidarity.’ 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z Her parents started posting footage of her scratching online, and Michelle’s popularity exploded. Youngest Dubai DJ scratches her way to fame in world contest 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z "I wouldn't want anyone scratching their heads and not knowing what this is." Little Britain boys 2010-12-12T00:04:00Z You also would lose the vintage look, and you’d be cleaning and inevitably scratching paint, not the far hardier finish of glazed ceramic tile. What to do about rust stains on a tile floor 2021-05-21T04:00:00Z Studio analysts are probably scratching their heads right now trying to explain how it achieved the most successful opening in movie history as they glance nervously over their own superhero-stacked production slates. Jurassic World and Ted 2: an evolutionary leap for animal rights? 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z She got through July without itching, and I’m hoping she will get through the rest of the summer and fall without constantly scratching. Animal Doctor: ‘Outdoor therapy’ for indoor cats can make problems worse 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z In an early jump on National Coming Out Day, which was October 11, Madonna posted a cryptic clip to TikTok that has left fans scratching their heads ever since. Did Madonna's "I'm gay" TikTok really mean what we think it means? 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z I want to listen to the sound of chefs scratching the mega-scales on some fancy fish for forever! What You Should Watch This Week: ‘Chef’s Table,’ ‘Nashville’ and British Things 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z Such inventions left some scratching their heads—why fix an egg that ain’t broken? The Last Days of wd~50 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z “If you accidentally run your engagement ring up it, it’s going to scratch,” says Champley, who quickly adds that in his experience, scratching is rare and fixable. Perspective | Black stainless steel is bold and sexy, but does it have staying power? 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z But it's hard not to feel that Greene is scratching an itch in making her RC. Reading group: a critical look at Travels with My Aunt 2012-06-29T09:33:50Z Eight notes of music followed by three scratching strums: it’s perhaps one of the most recognizable song intros in rock history, from The Clash’s classic “Should I Stay Or Should I Go?” Did One Direction Steal New Single’s Intro from The Clash? 2012-09-24T15:37:30Z How are you scratching your itch for televised sports? Starved for Sports? Here Are 5 Options That Aren’t N.B.A. Classic 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z “We spend a lot of time scratching below the surface of doctrines, professional norms, and we spend time in a more personal place,” he said. Love and Law: Recent Mergers in 1L, Section 6 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z Inside the maze, every structure, every scratching on a wall, was replete with symbolism. Personal Journeys: Hiking Deep Into Dogon Country in Mali 2010-03-05T04:11:00Z The piece begins with almost inaudible scratching, rustling sounds. Christopher Rouse and EarShot Premieres From Philharmonic 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z He had restrained himself from scratching for possibly weeks. His adoption secret 2012-07-03T00:00:00Z By 21, he was in New York, scratching a living from Spanish restaurants, sleeping at one point in an apartment filled with pot plants. José Andrés thinks food can fix the world, starting in Haiti I’d disappear into my book for an hour or more, then reemerge and there he’d be: pacing, scratching, fiddling with the phone, pumping iron – a hundred sets of two – most sincerely strung out. Getting off (line): I’m giving up online porn, and so should you 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z No slouching; no scratching; no yawning; no eating the prop food, no matter how genuinely edible it might be; and, to say the least, no giggling. Elena Doria, Beloved and ‘Strict as Hell’ Director of Met Children’s Chorus, Dies at 90 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z “We feel we’re only scratching the surface of the opportunity to play a bigger part in the ecosystem,” Simon Fox, the chief executive of Frieze, said in a telephone interview. Frieze Art Fair Acquires Armory Show and Expo Chicago 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z "I am just scratching my head because that means they can undo the executive action of any state official period." "Adnan's going to be hanging in balance for years": Freed "Serial" subject's case is not over 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z "At this point, people are scratching their heads and saying, 'This is something new." There's a nationwide tampon shortage and, for some reason, people are blaming Amy Schumer 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z “We have got very little epidemiological evidence to say what might be causing it, so we are still scratching our heads a little bit in my view,” said Pacey. Sperm counts among western men have halved in last 40 years – study 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z |
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