| 单词 | seated |
| 例句 | Jack ignored them for the moment, turned his mask down to the seated boys and pointed at them with the spear. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z He seated us alphabetically around the room—our session contained people with surnames from A to F—and then gave us a mock quiz. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z An hour later, both are seated in the back of a troop carrier with their rifles between their knees. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He’s seated on the other side of the table, arms crossed. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z It is moreover his command that Lord Slynt be seated immediately upon his small council, to assist in the governance of the realm. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The hobbits seated themselves beside him, one on either side, with their backs to the stony wall, resting their legs. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Still seated, he pries his arms free of the parka. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z They are seated in chairs on the platform at the top. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z She is seated in a wheelchair and pushed through the shining, brightly lit corridors, whisked into an elevator more spacious than her kitchen. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z When I was seated, I couldn’t think of anything to say, though. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z The last guest arrives shortly before dinner, just as the rest of the guests are being seated and the wine is being poured. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z When I was seated across from her in the visiting area, I said to her, “Well, Ma, I’m very excited because I’m going to see Zindzi.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z By one o’clock all of the guests had been seated. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Charles Leale, seated in the front of the first balcony, about forty feet from the president’s box, had arrived in time to witness it all. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She pointed down the beach at Ess but then noticed the little girl had abandoned her letters, and was now seated and burying her feet in the sand. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Alba was seated between her grandmother and mother, with a cushion on her chair so that her nose would reach her plate. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z As I reached for the handle, I turned to see if Connor might be following me, but he was still seated, avoiding the stern glare of his father. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z He was already seated when I got to Biology, looking straight ahead. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I watched his teeth flash as he took a white hand; then, with all seated, he went to his place at the end of the row of chairs. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z "Be seated," the queen said when she had taken her place on the dais, "and be welcome." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “What are you going to call the company?” she asked me when I finished pitching the idea and was seated next to her on the couch in her living room. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z It’s another village scene, and the camera is angled to show several women seated around a bonfire. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Soon all the women were seated around picnic tables and talking in shrill voices. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z “Perhaps I shall be able to paint your picture some day,” said Edna with a smile when they were seated. The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z “Welcome back, everybody!” said Mr. Lemoncello, addressing the contestants and the crowd from the second-floor balcony, where he was seated in a canvas director’s chair. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z In the third, she was seated at a writing table and a maid was handing her what looked like a letter. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z The youth fell not ten feet from where Sansa was seated. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z When he was seated, Garvey shoved the small boat off the slick gray rocks and jumped aboard himself. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Still holding the box, he seated himself, and on his face the round-eyed wonder remained. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z He crumpled from a seated position to a prone one, his back sliding against the wall, leaving a streak of blood to mark his trail. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The Keeper handed the feather to the first person seated on her left side. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z It was my father, speaking in a loud voice to the woman seated beside him. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Lady Seymour rose from her chair and motioned for me to stay seated. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z When we got around to the other side, there were at least three other families packed into a single small room, seated on the ground. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “As you all know, the last few days have been bloody crazy, and quite a bit seems centered around our Greenbean, Tommy, seated before us.” The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z We are all seated around the dining room table under a lamp that looks like a Spanish candelabra. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z His wife, seated beside him behind the tiny glass counter, fanned the mottled skin above her breasts and agreed. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z It looked like a guard was seated in it, but he raised a hand and waved them forward. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z In AP Chemistry, Ms. Dalton seated us in alphabetical order and handed out lab notebooks, which look like notebooks on the outside but are filled with graph paper and make you want to kill yourself. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z By the time we reached the auditorium, everyone else was already seated. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z In the front of the room, seated at a long, low table, were five men and one woman. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Pilate and Reba, seated beside the bed, bent over her like two divi-divi trees beaten forward by a wind always blowing from the same direction. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Maester Aemon was seated in the back of it, huddled in a bearskin that made him look as small as a child. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He rose to his feet as though aware that remaining seated made him vulnerable. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Standing up over a seated monk was the height of disrespect, but Pong was too far gone for that to matter now. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Emily put one arm around her dad’s waist and the other around her mom, still seated at the table, and brought them together in a group hug. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z But there he is, seated at the table with his head in his hands, taking in small sips of air. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z This hand’s lucky winner turned out to be none of the men seated around the table, however. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z After they had been seated about the middle room with demurring and unwillingness to take seats, for politeness, Wang Lung went into the kitchen to bid the woman serve. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z They were seated together at a small table. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z They were seated on the mud, which now began to be disturbed by the angry, thin, returning sea, or else were already riding on the water, wakened by it, outside the annoyance of the surf. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Chaplain Shipman was seated in his tent, laboring over his paperwork in his reading spectacles, when his phone rang and news of the mid-air collision was given to him from the field. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Joinville, Michelangelo, Robert de Sorbonne, and the king were seated around them. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z The same secretary who escorted Elsie and me to our seats on Welcome Day is seated behind it. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z The man seated next to her was eating bitter kola, crunching loudly, and when he turned to make conversation she slowly shifted away until she was pressed against the airplane wall. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She is seated on a needlepoint brocade chair and I see by the way her finger is moving that she is counting the stitches in the seat. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know what I expect to find, but it’s not the sight of my mother seated behind a card table with all of Aunt Lucy’s furniture pushed up against the walls. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Mama and the other ladies were already seated on benches around the pavilion, fanning themselves furiously and slapping the sides of each other’s heads when mosquitoes lighted. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Once I am seated, August stands in front of us. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z On the way to their table they passed the blond family seated at a booth. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Mr. Pontellier once more seated himself with elevated feet and after a reasonable interval of time smoked some more cigars. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z At the front, seated at a desk, was a woman Ralph knew must be Miss K. Her toothpaste was nowhere in sight. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z From his opened briefcase he fished out the Voigt-Kampff apparatus, seated himself at a nearby rosewood coffee table, and began to assemble the rather simple polygraphic instruments. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z From his seated position, Seth shifted to his knees and rose unsteadily to his feet. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “I wonder if Léonce will be uneasy!” she speculated, as she seated herself at table. The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z The medical checkup took place outside, early in the morning, before three doctors seated on a bench. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Madames voice is calling, “Mademoiselle,” and she is taken by the hand, led back into the room in which she woke, and seated on the edge of the bed. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z In the school library that day, I joined a circle of twenty-two Harper students—all African American, mostly juniors and seniors—who were seated in chairs and on couches, dressed in khakis and collared shirts. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The crowds packed in, surrounding the seated Texans and reducing them to four disembodied voices. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z To Ekon’s horror, several Sons of the Six were already standing there, surrounding a larger group of people seated in the grass with bound wrists. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Capricorn rose as soon as the old man was seated. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I stop bouncing and stay seated at the edge of the bed, trying to catch my breath. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He plops down two seats away from me, and starts talking before he’s seated. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z In the far corner stood a carnival ticket booth with a mechanical dummy seated inside. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Grandpa was seated at her bedside, holding her speckled hand. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The Joy Luck uncles are already seated at the card table. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z In no time the lights were off and they were all seated in a circle on the floor. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Despondent and morose, he held himself apart from the festivities, seated alone with his back to the room. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I’m seated directly across from her, and the Nag Champa scent tickles my nose, but I don’t tell her this. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Another turned his cup over to wash away a finger of blood before it reached the place where he was seated. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "The little birds sing a grievous song today," he said as he seated himself. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Lee moved aside and let him in and seated him in the living room. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z This made us uneasy, but we stayed seated in his office. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Arf! had started in the section of the auditorium where her class was seated. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Some were seated in chairs with wheels, propelled by other paper figures from behind. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I glanced swiftly around at the rest of the now seated audience. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z They were seated at the same spot again, near the whitewashed railing, by a Nigerian waiter in a tight black suit. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Pim, seated in the one ray of sunshine coming through the window, kept having to move his chair this way and that to stay out of the way. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z There were still at least a few parties ahead of them, so he settled in for the long wait to be seated. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Welcome to Divination,” said Professor Trelawney, who had seated herself in a winged armchair in front of the fire. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Father arrived and seated himself far from me. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z He seated himself beside her, bent over her, and explained softly. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z I glanced through the glass to see the man seated in a chair, his ear close to his small radio. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She received the merchant prince alone, seated on her bench of polished ebony, on the cushions Ser Barristan had brought her. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She went first, demonstrating how to swing out to the middle, before she brought her knees to her chest, hooked her legs over the bar’s edge, and pulled herself up to a seated position. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The judge remained seated, watching the remaining heirs, who were watching Otis Amber. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z They found Queen Cersei in the council chambers, seated at the head of a long table littered with papers, candles, and blocks of sealing wax. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z And a slim figure; I could tell, even though she was seated. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She was seated next to Kaede’s brother Taeko, who was the closest to her in age and had become something of a flirt in the last few years. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She sat, waiting, until we were all seated. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z The short thick one was seated near the door, where he would have a good view of anyone who entered. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Three other prisoners were seated in chairs at the back of the room. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z They found Khal Drogo seated before a square window- less temple with thick mud walls and a bulbous dome like some immense brown onion. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Her eye immediately caught Gilly’s, still seated in the room on the other side of the counter. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z She squeezed past all the girls already seated until she stood in the narrow space between me and Rukia and Evelyn. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z When she woke him he grunted and leaned forward with a sudden movement to close the files, and then, still seated, pulled her hand to his mouth and kissed it dryly. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z And man, when she opened her full lips and said, “Hola,” I was glad I was already seated. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z From the vantage point of Abilene’s lap, Edward could see the whole table spread out before him in a way that he never could when he was seated in his own chair. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z She’s seated on a stool at the edge of the crowd. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z M. Bouc, who was already seated, gesticulated a greeting and summoned his friend to the empty place opposite him. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Five seconds ago, A-Dawg had been seated squarely in the cockpit of his F-16, guiding it with ease as it knifed through the air. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Fortunately there was another entrance to the drawing-room than that through the saloon where they were all seated at dinner. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The kindly man was waiting for her at the House of Black and White, seated on the edge of the temple pool. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Two men Mariam had never seen before—witnesses, she presumed—and a mullah she did not recognize were already seated at the table. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Once, at dinner, seated at the table, 03-01 asked me what I had noted in my hours spent immobile. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z No sooner had they been seated than Mors asked for leave to wed Lady Hornwood. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She spoke to an audience of about fifteen in a quick, nervous style that suited the unornamented old lecture hall in which we were seated. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z A dented relic of the Afghan war, it was as big as a school bus, seated twenty-six passengers, and looked like it had been riveted together in somebody’s backyard. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Now that we were seated, I was in no rush to spill the trauma of these last few days onto him. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z It was like entering a darkened movie theater—amid the rush of a crowd eager to get seated before the picture begins I was barely able to see where we were rushing to. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She grabs a couple of menus and walks them outside, where they ask to be seated. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Master Dal managed to get all the students seated and quiet long enough to say a few words. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He especially enjoyed watching Mrs. Sen as she chopped things, seated on newspapers on the living room floor. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Theon Greyjoy was seated on a bench in Riverrun's Great Hall, enjoying a horn of ale and regaling her father's garrison with an account of the slaughter in the Whispering Wood. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I padded down the stairs and saw my mother waiting for me, still seated on the couch. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Not long after we were seated, the ceremony got started. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z But as she turned the corner of the path and looked upward, she saw no golden monkey, no patient woman seated at the cave mouth. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “Well, boy,” Uncle Pumblechook began, as soon as he was seated in the chair of honour by the fire. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Brenner’s apartment was tiny but fastidiously neat, with the majority of its space devoted to a table that seated six, and a stool for her to perch on when she orchestrated matchmaking meetings. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z When we were seated at Arnold’s picnic table, I said, “Give it to me straight.” Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z It was raised, so even seated they were looking down on me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Dany had never felt so alone as she did seated in the midst of that vast horde. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The bespectacled man seated behind it is almost invisible, blending in with his surroundings. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The women stayed seated and listened to the rest of Wilson’s remarks. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z He walked with cumbersome caution to one of the straight white chairs and seated himself. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z As much as I wanted to be seated and to enjoy my family, I was glad to have busy hands. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z The standing nuncio seated himself also, on a throne opposite, hung with white and gold. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z At the church where he would speak, Malcolm X was seated on the platform next to Mrs. Martin Luther King, to whom he leaned and whispered that he was “trying to help,” she told Jet. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z As Emily, James, and Matthew seated themselves in Mr. Griswold’s office, Jack perched on the arm of the couch and launched into an explanation. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z And so I spent my time in PE seated on the bleachers, attempting to focus on homework from another class, despite all the basketball dribbles and squeaking sneakers across the polished gym floor. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He had the disconcerting sense that if he looked through the glass he would see himself running drills in the training rooms, seated at the long table in the dining hall. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z In the foyer, tables had been assembled, and the Young Men were seated about them, playing at faro and whist. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Henry is seated with the prime minister, and Alex sits and chews his food like it’s personally wronged him and watches Henry from across the room, seething. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z They were brought out on litters, “seated on their thrones and surrounded by pages and women with flywhisks in their hands, who ministered to them with as much respect as if they had been alive.’ 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z He seated himself at his desk and, as usual, resorted to holding open a book - this time it was Who's Who - turning a page to and fro. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z When he was seated on the table, he looked up at the ceiling and asked, “How much more of it do you guys need?” Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He gestured me inside, and I seated myself beside them without speaking. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z I was seated in one of them and given a cheap visor and an even cheaper pair of haptic gloves. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Amaka hugged me, then turned to exchange brief hugs with the family seated behind. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He bowed low before the quietly seated man. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z The seated ones were large teapots, their spouts tucked under their wings. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z In the middle of the group was a seated figure, a skeleton. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked farther down the car and saw a white couple already seated. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He glanced around at the girls seated in the room, who were pretending not to listen, but whose ears stood up, alert as wild creatures in a meadow. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z He waited tensely as the third officer, at a signal from the colonel, ambled over from the wall and seated himself on the table just a few inches away from the chaplain. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Madoc is already seated on the largest of the faerie steeds, an impressive creature with a scar beneath one eye. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Going over to the empathy box, she quickly seated herself and once more gripped the twin handles. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z A dozen or so people were seated around a large table. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z And when Juana had seated herself and had settled to nurse the baby, Kino went back to the road. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the skills was a seated rope climb, where we sat next to a dangling rope and climbed it for about ten feet using only our arms. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I push myself up and pull her up to seated. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z When Satin left, Jon seated himself and had another look at the maps of the lands north of the Wall. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The living room was packed with about two dozen guests seated on chairs placed along the walls. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z We had to wait to be seated at the restaurant because Sunday brunch is a major social custom in Florida retirement communities. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z The Prince was seated now, behind his desk. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Kyle and his team went into the cafe, where they found Haley Daley seated at a table, eating half a grapefruit and staring blankly through the glass walls into the rotunda. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Nehemia, seated at a small desk, stared at her with wide eyes. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z And seated at a fancy golden table in the middle of it all is a smiling gray-haired man in blood-red robes. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She’s seated in a chair in a garden, a drink in her hand. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Frodo opened his eyes and saw that Bilbo was seated on his stool in a circle of listeners, who were smiling and applauding. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Men and women are seated in clusters throughout the space; many of them look tense, worried. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Together they gazed at Thirty-six, who was seated on the floor, busily arranging wooden blocks in a stack. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Well, it's not really a mask,'' the young woman seated on her left corrected herself, and took another bite of the crisp salad. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She bade Demeter be seated and herself offered her honey-sweet wine, but the goddess would not taste it. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z It seems that they had arrived at the theater late, and rather than trip over the feet of the audience already seated, they decided to sit in the last row, which was empty. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z I was, then, still seated at the table when Mrs Smith remarked: 'Ah, there's someone coming. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Melquíades was in the corner seated at the desk scribbling indecipherable signs. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Ten prisoners were seated along benches that ran the wagon’s length, their wrists and feet shackled, black sacks over their heads. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z They settle into seats and squint at the stage, where a small group of black women are seated. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z He tried to visualize a heaven, a God seated on a throne, but could not. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The ferns stood higher than my head, now that I was seated, and I knew someone could walk by on the path, three feet away, and not see me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Partridge had seated them on the left side of the auditorium, in the first two rows of seats. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Singer motioned to them to be seated again. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z They sat in a wide semicircle, between the arms of which Faramir was seated on the ground, while Frodo stood before him. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Clarian, the owner, began filling another mug with golden ale while he spoke to the pretty young woman seated across the bar from him. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z We stood until the king and queen were seated on the dais. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Francie noticed how Miss Briggs, the teacher, beamed on them and seated them in the choicest places in the front row. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z When we were all in the room and seated on the floor, she began to play, and the dancer began to dance as if she were the one trying out, not us. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Edna seated herself with every appearance of discomfort “Are you tired?” he asked. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z One time she tried to sit forward in her rocking chair, or maybe get up, but Doc put a hand on her shoulder and she stayed seated. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z There was a bearded man in a pointed cap seated at a table. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z There was Link, seated among my attackers, laughing, joking with them, behaving as though he were a regular member of the group. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps I shall be able to paint your picture some day,” said Edna with a smile when they were seated. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he heard the gasp—the sudden intake of breath, drawn sharply in astonishment, by each of the seated citizens. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z She looked at the men seated around the table, trying to assess them as defenders. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z No other Negro was there, and I dared not take a seat unless I saw some other Negro also seated. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Reynie entered to find Mr. Benedict alone in the room, seated on the floor with his back against the desk, surrounded by books, papers, and a variety of colored pens. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z My fear exploded, though, just as Grandma and I were being seated by the usher. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He looked at Hazel, who was seated next to him. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z As soon as everyone was seated, Elizabeth raised her hand and shook it frantically. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Shorty suddenly swung himself up so that he was seated on the arm of the chair. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Obiora was on the mat, seated between the two kerosene lamps. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z They out-cried Ms. Byrd and Clayton, and all of Cool Papa Byrd’s family seated on the right-hand side of the church. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z She had just slid into the seat next to him and asked him to explain what she was watching while the crowd seated on both sides of the field cheered for Frankie’s return. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z She seated herself beside the door and took the youngest child in her lap. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z She seated herself in a weirwood chair with a face of ebony. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I was seated on a pile of old linens and Horatio's arm supported me. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I put down my tray and seated myself - in an appropriate posture - on the armchair Mr Cardinal was indicating. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z She knew how she appeared, seated atop a horse like some prize lady being brought to the castle. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I hurry back down and find my parents already seated in the dining room. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Papa and Mama were already seated, and Papa was washing his hands in the bowl of water Sisi held before him. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z M. Yoshoto assigned me to my desk, which was on the far, isolated side of the room, and asked me to be seated. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Five people were seated at the dining room table. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “That bird is the trial of my life,” she continued, removing the pink mountain from her head, while Laurie seated himself astride a chair. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly he noticed, not far from the further end of the fire, a small dark figure seated on a stool with his back propped against a pillar. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I pull myself to seated and look at her. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z After the audience was seated, the overhead light flickered twice, signaling quiet. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z I wandered in that direction, and through the crowd I could see that someone—Susan— was seated on the bench. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z Balder, his brother, was seated at the head of the table, at the seat of honor. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I watched from the balcony as Republican members of Congress stayed seated through most of it, appearing obstinate and angry, their arms folded and their frowns deliberate, looking like children who hadn’t gotten their way. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The sergeant there invited him to be seated. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z A hand shot up among the seated children. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z She was seated on a hall bench with her back to an arched window, just outside the assessor’s office, which was closed, gathering herself, apparently. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Brave Orchid seated Moon Orchid and dramatically introduced her, “This is my sister who has come to Gold Mountain to reclaim her husband.” The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Obviously, Reynard, you were unaware of the extent of my improvements. You needn’t be seated in my lovely Whisperer to experience its most powerful effect. In this room you are all quite within range.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z She opens the door, and I start to kneel before her, but she motions for me to be seated instead. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z As the curses came shooting across the intervening space again, Hagrid swerved and zigzagged: Harry knew that Hagrid did not dare use the dragon-fire button again, with Harry seated so insecurely. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The camel driver was seated at the base of a palm tree, observing the sunset. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z When the door opened, she looked up, and the huge smile returned to her face as she seated another guest. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Once she was seated with both palms flat against the ground, Badwa clasped her hands. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The man, Crick, lifts me to a seated position by my armpits. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Judge Ford put on her black robe and seated herself behind the desk. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Even more surprising, in addition to the usual reporters—Zach, Lena, and Darryl—there were at least twenty kids seated at the desks. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z When all the guests were seated before his chair the Lord looked at them again. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z My lines, which were not yet securely seated in my brain, flew from it like startled birds. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z No sooner were they seated than, from secret places in the room, soldiers emerged who killed Giovanni and all the others. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z In the tiny office, they found a fat young woman seated behind a big wooden desk. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Yossarian stepped down from the flight deck and seated himself on the floor, hanging his head with guilt and remorse. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I waited until they finished “I Could Have Danced All Night” from My Fair Lady, and added my applause to the smattering from the handful of patients and nurses seated about the airy room. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The ninth grade was seated in the worst possible place in the classroom, at the front, and to the right, away from the window. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Except for two older women, who were deep in conversation on her left, she would be the only person seated in the long row of chairs. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z He was seated in an armchair when Basta entered the room with the three new arrivals, and a woman was kneeling in front of him cutting his toenails. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Only then do I notice the figure in the chair seated across from my father—the hair, the freckles, the slightly crooked nose—and my heart jumps and falls at the same time. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z We are seated at a corner table, and Esme immediately takes her silverware out of the fancy cloth napkin and spreads the napkin on her lap. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Aunt Tuti talked to people as they waited to be seated. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Second best, which meant I was seated right next to Callum. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bates told us to remain seated until everyone else left the room. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When I got to the library the next afternoon, I found him seated at his table. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Sachs was ushered into the Oval Office, where the president was seated behind his desk. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z They were seated around the embers of a small cookfire. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Then, as the accolades died down and the scythes were seated, Scythe Mandela turned to Citra. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “She was always a willful child,” he said when they were seated at the oaken table in the glow of a naphtha lamp. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It was of a seated woman and, behind her, a thinner, younger Rasheed, with black hair. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z He had been seated next to Dr. Bledsoe, but so concerned had I been with the president that I hadn't really seen him. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Rowan noticed that no one came in once they were seated. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Indicating the seated Elijah Muhammad, Minister Philbert X declared, “Where he leads me, I will follow”—and then he introduced the Black Muslim leader to make his address. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z One of them got up and came over to the counter where Dewey was seated. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, thanks . . .” Outside, Snuffy seated himself on the porch, smoking a cigarette and tugging luxuriously on his beer while O. J. Martinez counted and recounted his newspapers. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He knew its flaws, its many flaws, but believed that with a lot of deft dredging and sculpting, the park could be transformed into a landscape unlike any that had ever seated an exposition. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I handed it to one of Traft’s crew seated behind the teacher's desk. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Lady Melisandre was seated near the fire, her ruby glimmering against the pale skin of her throat. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Dorian glanced at his mother, seated on a throne beside his own. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Asher clears his throat from where he’s seated, and the others settle down. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Ishmael Chambers, in the last light of day, found himself seated in the office of the lighthouse chief petty officer, a large man named Evan Powell. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Father Mulrooney walked up to the two boys and gestured for them to stay seated. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z The glass had a wavy bent, and through it, Joost could see a girl seated at a table, clutching her red silks tight around her. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z We were seated around our little circular table in the kitchen when my phone started singing, but I wasn’t allowed to check it because we have a strict no-phones- during-dinner rule. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z The class was seated on little rubber mats around a glass case within which was a mummy case within which was the mummy they were talking about. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The agent Graves was seated at his huge rolltop desk and did not at once turn from his papers and acknowledge her presence. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Helplessly, she let herself be guided toward the drawing room, all her terror concentrated on the simple fact that he wanted her seated before he broke his news. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Across from them, a middle-aged man was seated in what appeared to be a plastic chair stolen from a third-grade classroom, examining the muzzle of his shotgun. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z He glanced around at the people seated nearby, realizing they were the ones to whom X-Ray sold the tickets. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z By the time the outburst died down, the Lord of High- garden had been seated at the council table, and his sons had joined the other knights and lordlings beneath the windows. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He got up and helped the woman seated next to him carry her bag down. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Finally they landed on the figure seated on the throne. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z When they opened the door to sneak down and spy on the festivities, Lena was always seated at the foot of the attic stairs, reading a book. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The girl was seated be-hind, both arms tight around the Hound's chest. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z When we get to the restaurant, there’s a short wait and then we are seated. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I remained seated until I heard him begin to drag the tub across the floor. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Derby demanded as soon as he had helped his wife be seated. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z When everyone was seated again, the family held hands, Papa said a quick blessing over the food, and dinner began. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Once everyone was seated in the theater, Monsieur Tabard went to the podium. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z I had stepped inside for a brief moment to discuss some professional matter, and I recall we were seated at her table and in mid-conversation at the moment she opened the letter. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z The man, a detective sergeant, took notes, seated at the table. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z They were, he said unambiguously, “the finest I ever saw seated in a shell. And I’ve seen some corking boatloads.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z They were seated in chairs arranged in a semicircle around him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Bast gave a great, seated stretch, his arms arching over the back of the chair. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Once we’re seated he opens the box and, surprisingly, a small package of birthday candles. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Kira could see that there was another, longer row of chairs on the opposite side, and she recognized the Council of Guardians members who were already seated there. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I saw a group of old men, two seated across a folding table playing a game of chess, others smoking pipes, eating peanuts, and watching. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I heard the landing gear retract with a thud just as I seated myself at the controls. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The second scroll is a long narrow photograph of the graduating class with the school officials seated in front. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z His idea of a good education apparently was to make sure everyone remained seated. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z And seated a little apart was a tall man with a fair and noble face, dark-haired and grey-eyed, proud and stern of glance. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She remains seated but holds out her hand. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “It’s okay,” I tell her, but I’m relieved to be seated. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Guosim was seated upon the open ground, her eyes wide with fright, teeth chattering madly, her whole body trembling like a leaf. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z As he walked to the front of the chapel, the significance of the moment was evident to everyone seated in the church. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z A woman is seated at the table, her nose buried in a book. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Two girls are seated behind it, wearing big smiles and the cutest outfits I’ve ever seen. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z A girl is seated next to the window, reading a folded-back issue of The New Yorker. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He passed the pitcher to me, and I repeated the ritual, but I remained seated. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Gertrude seated herself on a stool near me, erect as though she inhabited her throne, and began her tale. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z So once Branwell was brought out and seated across the table from me, I got the Nikki-news over with as quickly as possible. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They arrived, flushed and breathless, to find Jon seated on the sill, one leg drawn up languidly to his chin. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Mr. Hancock was comfortably seated in the one armchair which was kept in the shop for patrons. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z At three forty-five he came up to the house again and said good-bye to the children, who were seated on the porch drinking apple juice and eating graham crackers and rolling pebbles back and forth. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The only real difference was that this table was not elevated, and the seated masters were close to eye level with me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z We rejoin the group and Ma gets everyone seated. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Then, seated across from me at the kitchen table, his face flushed with whiskey and pride, he said, “Tell me about it, son.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z There they find a dozen villagers seated in plastic chairs behind a long table. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z In the middle of the third row of chairs, where everyone else was seated comfortably, they stood. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Some were detailed as ushers, who seated the people by designated sections. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Elijah was at the head of our table, and I was seated at his left. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z Lord Tywin was seated by the river, sipping wine from a jeweled cup as his squire undid the fastenings on his breastplate. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Hesitantly, he removed his clothes, glancing again at Edwin, who had already swum over and seated himself chest-deep on a rock ledge across the pond. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He climbed the monument’s white marble steps and stood in front of the imposing, seated figure of Abraham Lincoln. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z One kneeling woman in red, one seated woman in blue, two in green, standing, a solitary man, thin-faced, in the background. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z In the meantime, the seven of us had seated ourselves around the dining table to await the latest addition to our family with coffee and cognac. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “They will start frowning if you remain seated. Shall I remove you to the servants’ quarters?” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z All seated at our table so small our elbows are nearly touching. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z After the bell rang and everyone was seated, Miss Ehlis began to take roll. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Once I’m seated, he breaks the capsules in the ice packs and shakes them, hands them to me. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He remained standing until the judge was seated, then he slid weakly into his chair. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She was waiting for him seated in her chair, holding Miguel’s hand, the two of them deep in a mutual complicity from which, as always, Nicolas felt excluded. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z When everyone is seated, Miss Larsen pulls a loop on a string and a colorful map of the world unfurls on the wall. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “What, I didn’t tell you to go outside?” her mother growled, setting two cups of coffee and half a fruitcake on the kitchen table where the men were seated. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z When one enters his kitchen to find his mother, father, and best friend all seated in front of a stack of uneaten pancakes, he knows that something strange has happened. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z There were two other tables where paying guests were already seated. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Then when he was seated before his breakfast he looked at Portia sternly. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z The girl was seated by the hearth, sipping wine at a round wooden table with three of the Black Ears he'd left to guard her and a plump man whose back was to him. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “The quality or condition of being depraved or corrupt, ” Rahel read, with a row of sternmouthed nuns seated behind her and a sea of sniggering schoolgirl faces in front. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z As Edwin seated himself, he looked over at Cole and nodded. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z They traded some whispered intelligence as I played, and the music-master, seated at our dilapidated spinet, closed his eyes. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She had not intended to go into the water; but she donned her bathing suit, and left Mademoiselle alone, seated under the shade of the children’s tent. The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z The Big Friendly Giant was seated at the great table in his cave and he was doing his homework. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z His parents are seated at either end of the table, and his aunt and uncle are right next to his mom on the left side. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z The huntress took a drink from her goblet when she finished her tale, and the two revelers seated with her clapped their hands. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He picked her up in his arms, seated her lovingly in an armchair, wet a handkerchief to put on her forehead, and tried to make her drink a little water. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She could just see him seated in his favorite chair, fiddling with a model ship he’d been building for the better part of a year, a pint of lager within arm’s reach, as always. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Once the toad and I are seated, the general turns back to his desk. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Across the street from the bus station, I saw an elderly Negro man seated on a door stoop near the curb. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The maitre d’ of the Officers’ Club seated them at a candlelit table in the center of the room. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Olly’s seated on the top rung of the railing on the lanai. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “Okay, well, this is a good start. I’m going to talk to some of the other people seated nearby at the concert. Maybe they also bought their tickets from Habib.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Doctor Nolan seated herself in the armchair by the window and took out a tiny box of matches. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Carolina, who was seated in her chair by the op>en rear window, said vaguely, “Cheer up, querido, things could be worse.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Eventually he was brought back to the row of chairs and was seated again with Todd and Nasser, while Ronnie was processed. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z She begins to rise, but Christoffel gestures for her to stay seated. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Qhorin was seated cross-legged on the floor, his spine as straight as a spear. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I struggled to free myself, but Edward merely readjusted me so that I was somewhat more conventionally seated on his lap. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Major Henry Rathbone, seated in the box just feet away from the president, was an experienced army officer, familiar with the sounds of gunshots. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z At nightfall there were upwards of four hundred members of the Shrew Union seated around the campfire, breaking bread with the warrior from Redwall. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I followed them inside and went into the kitchen for a glass of water, where I came upon Mrs. Baylor seated at the table folding towels. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z They were seated at tables or leaning against pinball machines as they listened to rock and roll music. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She invited Dumbledore to sit on a rickety chair and seated herself behind a cluttered desk, eyeing him nervously. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z There was one other person onstage with her, a man seated in a chair with his back to her. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Seth was already seated in one of the oversized chairs, drumming his fingers on the armrest. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He was alone in the room, seated at a heavy wooden table, an oil lamp beside him as he wrote. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She seated herself on the bed and brushed away a strand of fine white hair that had fallen across her father's face. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z An hour later, when the four of us were still seated on the sofas, I finally came to terms with their physical persistence. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Once we were seated and Mrs. Brenner had put a kettle of tea on the small potbelly stove in the corner, she turned to me. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I’m seated in a leather chair, in the center of a small room lined with white cabinets and glossy counters. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z By the time Harry arrived in the kitchen, the three Dursleys were already seated around the table. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Without thinking, the heirs seated themselves at the assigned tables. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Jon's brothers and sisters had been seated with the royal children, beneath the raised platform where Lord and Lady Stark hosted the king and queen. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He was seated behind his light-brown metal desk and his brown hat lay before him on the green blotter. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Even then the Tisroc remained seated in silence on the divan till Aravas almost began to be afraid that he had dropped asleep. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z I had barely seated myself when Father opened the door. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z At random across the page were drawn little round, seated cats with long curved lines for tails. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z We paid our admission and joined the hundred-odd spectators seated on the collapsible bleachers. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Daenerys received the captain on her terrace, seated on a carved stone bench beneath a pear tree. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Several times a day the four generals of the junta appeared on the screen, seated between the coat of arms and the flag, to announce various edicts: they were the new heroes of the nation. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z We found ourselves seated next to each other at a worktable in a metal shop class. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z For a second they thought the room was full of people—hundreds of people, all seated, and all perfectly still. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z Professor Steinberg was seated at the high table. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z They hardly spoke until they were inside the restaurant, seated at a tiny table near the bathroom. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z I am seated in the back, and my mom is leaning all the way in through the window, squeezing my neck. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z A minute later, Fern was seated on the floor in the corner of the kitchen with her infant between her knees, teaching it to suck from the bottle. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Henry Foster had had his machine wheeled out of its lockup and, when Lenina arrived, was already seated in the cockpit, waiting. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman sat down, and told him to be seated as well. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z They were seated on the blanket in the place Matty had chosen to spend the first night. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Three women, all in T-shirts and knee-length shorts, were working on the hair of seated customers. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry you haven’t finished, children, but the test is over. Please pass your papers to the front of the room, and remain seated while the tests are graded. Don’t worry, it won’t take long.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The clock chimed ten, and Celaena, seated at the small desk in her bedroom, looked up from her book. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I dragged a chair near his desk and sat, motioning for the commander to be seated. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Her glance moved beyond the white man’s face to the passengers seated behind him. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z An ornate fireplace dominated the end of the room where they were seated. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He seated himself in a high chair piled with cushions and said, "You look very ele-gant today, my lord." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Through the gate and past the great seated figures with their glittering eyes. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z When she entered, he was seated behind a rough-hewn table, writing. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Her voice was distinctly separate from the other children’s voices, and not just because she was seated nearest me. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z She blinked and looked toward the front window of her house where her mother’s form was already seated at the desk on the other side. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z The next day was Saturday, and Calder arrived at Powell’s early Mr. Watch was seated behind the front counter, frowning over what looked like a letter. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “I assure you we will address your matter in due time. Now please be seated.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Julian, who had brought his lunch, was seated at a table at the far end of the room, all alone. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z The large lobby of the Department of SupernaturalLicenses and Records is completely empty and only one lady is seated at a booth. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Mom and Dad were already seated at the table. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z "I suppose congratulations are in order," he said as he seated himself. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Disconcertingly, people were seated all around me, and some of the questions came from behind; a television sound man waded carefully among those on the floor. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But Robbie was hurt at the unjust accusation, so he seated himself carefully and shook his head ponderously from side to side. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z A few people were already inside, seated at desks, and they glanced at me as I walked in. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z There were five scythes seated in comfortable chairs at one end. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z A man called from Italy to say he and his friends had been seated at a table, and all of them— including the table—rose into the air. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It is his birthday, and Hugh and I are seated in a New York restaurant, awaiting the arrival of our fifteen-word entrees. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z The women in the shed, seated at looms, nodded to Kira as she approached. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A few men are seated with their sleeves rolled up, washing their arms and feet, and it suddenly occurs to me that the ancient mosque isn’t a museum or monument. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z He remembered his first meeting with Perry in the interrogation room at Police Headquarters in Las Vegas—the dwarfish boy- man seated in the metal chair, his small booted feet not quite brushing the floor. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “So, Grace,” Michael said as soon as they were seated, “your parents told me some things about you when they first called to make this appointment. Sounds like you’ve had quite a year.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Master’s voice rose easily, Ugwu had noticed, and by his third snifter of brandy he would start to gesture with his glass, leaning forward until he was seated on the very edge of his armchair. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z We’re seated in a circle on the stage, and she is putting on an unexpected show for the drama club. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z She casts her eye on DuShawn Carter, who conveniently is seated to her right and even more conveniently is African-American. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z He helped her get seated, then turned and headed back toward me. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z She walked to the train, feeling heavy and slow, her mind choked with mud, and, seated by the window, she began to cry. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She was so used to seeing him seated, a face and a torso, that the first time she saw him walking, his gait saddened her: his shoulders stooped, as though burdened by lingering losses. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z When the whole class was seated, Lockhart cleared his throat loudly and silence fell. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z A few days later, Princesse sat in Catherine’s bedroom as Catherine sketched her seated in a rocking chair holding a tall red candle in each hand. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z One by one they were seated in an antique barber’s chair with a padded headrest about three feet away from a 17-inch color television monitor. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The Tattered Prince himself was seated at the table, nursing a cup of wine. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Miss Peregrine, already seated at the head of the table, stood up and used the sudden quiet as an opportunity to introduce me. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z As Emily, James, and Matthew seated themselves in Mr. Griswold’s office, Jack perched on the arm of the couch and launched into an explanation. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “Well,” she reiterated, and stood up, stretching her arms, and feeling the need to relax her muscles after having been so long seated. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z I stayed seated as well, waiting for his next words. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z It seated more people than the mind could hold. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I set our bags down beneath a shelf on which I saw a plastic image of Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, seated on a pink lotus. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z It was a conference of twenty social activists from war-stricken tribal areas across Pakistan, all gathered around a large table— and I was seated right next to the ambassador. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z A few humans had arrived and had seated themselves. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She was seated with her back turned to the table, because her belly stood out too far for her to face it. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “Stay seated, sir. We’re here to ask you a few questions.” Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z After the morning prayer, Mrs. Grayson told them to be seated, as she had an announcement. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Miss Kenton seated herself on the bench provided, while I remained on my feet where I could command a view of the approaching bus. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z He jumped in the backseat with me and tapped the back of the passenger seat, where Stick was seated. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z We were seated around a table, Soraya and I dressed in green—the color of Islam, but also the color of spring and new beginnings. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z As we entered the booth, Mr. Govind, a small man with flowing mustaches, was shouting at two women seated on the floor surrounded by a pile of marigold blossoms. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z On the rostrum, seated in three compact rows of auditorium chairs, were about twenty children, mostly girls, ranging in age from about seven to thirteen. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z It was one of the rare nights when everyone was actually seated around the dinner table. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Leafing past the paintings, I would admire the photographs of the artists seated in their garrets, dressed in tattered smocks and frowning in the direction of their beefy nude models. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z A couple of other women joined her, but for the most part the women stayed silent and seated. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z He looked about for the headwaiter and saw none, so he lumbered through the few old men scattered about at tables in the gloom and seated himself at a small table directly beneath the stage. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone is seated in a circle very close together for this game song. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Then, ignoring the furniture, he seated himself in the center of the floor. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Many rise to their feet, eager to watch, but I stay seated in silent protest. Red Queen 2015-02-10T00:00:00Z Gul Khan seated them at one of the six tables in the practically empty restaurant. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z The two seated themselves there In the shade of the porch, side by side, with their backs against the pillows and their feet extended. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Van Helsing rose up from where he had all the time been seated, and said, gravely and sternly:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Qhorin seated himself on the sand, his back to a wall, no more than a vague black shadow in the gloom of the cave. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Lord Petyr was seated on his window seat, languid and elegant in a plush plum-colored doublet and a yellow satin cape, one gloved hand resting on his knee. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z None of the people seated underneath this singular sight was looking at it except for a pale young man sitting almost directly below it. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z They went out and seated themselves upon the piled stones before the gateway. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The female delegates and spectators were seated separately from the men and were not permitted to participate in the proceedings. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z A number of the Wives are already seated, in their best embroidered blue. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z He whirled and struck the head of the seated man like a melon. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman seated next to Aunty Ifeoma had piercing academic eyes and humorless lips and wore no makeup. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Sergeant Bickle looked up at the woman seated next to us, and the comers of his mouth twitched slightly. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z She walks, light-footed, to the edge of the seated crowd and looks expectantly at Uriah. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Spassky was seated in the first row, elegantly attired in a gray-checked vested suit. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He hurried down through the deserted corridors; the whole school was outside, either already seated in the stadium or heading down toward it. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I can see the wrinkles under Aunt Lydia’s eyes, the pallor of the seated women, the hairs on the rope in front of me on the grass, the blades of grass. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z At Mr. Pope's house, everyone was seated at supper. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I move past a girl seated with her head down, thick-padded headphones on, her music turned loud enough for me to hear the shrieking lyrics. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Now that Samuel and Adam were seated together and the barriers were down, a curtain of shyness fell on Samuel. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The crew ate dinner that night propped up against the decks like men seated in a grandstand, with their plates in their laps. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z As the train came on to the Williamsburg Bridge after leaving Marcy Avenue station, Francie noticed that many people seated in the car rose as if in accord and then sat down again. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Jinny stared across the fire at Sam, seated now at Ben’s knee. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He greeted the men seated on benches drinking, his manner easy and warm, and they hailed him, “Chief! Carry go! Your car is safe!” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The wild- ling was within, seated at her board, spreading butter on a ragged chunk of warm brown bread with his dagger. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z As I seated myself in the captain’s chair, I spotted a silver control bracelet in a clear case on the wall. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z When he was seated she stretched her right hand toward him, and he took it in both of his. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He had waited so long, surely the gods would grant him a few more years, enough time to see the boy he’d called a son seated on the Iron Throne. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z His gaze returned unsteadily to Montag, who was now seated with the book in his lap. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z At this, there was an outburst of gaiety from all the assembled; and I was sensible that the delight of the evening enlivened my spirits as well as all of those seated around me. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Fern had arrived and seated herself quietly on her stool in the corner. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z We walk into the restaurant and wait to be seated. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z With another nod toward the seated students, I left the lecture hall without a backward glance. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He crumpled from a seated position to a prone one, his back sliding against the wall, leaving a streak of blood to mark his trail. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z All along the path, dozens of monkeys were seated on stones, as well as on the branches of the trees. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He pictured his father, who must have been a shy and quiet boy, for he was a shy and quiet man, seated with his group, waiting to be called to the stage. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Magnífico and Gerineldo, contemporaries of Aureliano but more skilled in the ways of the world, drank methodically with the women seated on their laps. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Tiller led them through a clump of bushes and there, on the other side, was Sairy, seated on a flat gray stone, her hand stretched toward a big black skillet full of bacon. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z The library looked tranquil enough as I entered it, and the Sibyl—if Sibyl she were—was seated snugly enough in an easy-chair at the chimney-corner. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Emily put one arm around her dad’s waist and the other around her mom, still seated at the table, and brought them together in a group hug. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She walked in the opposite direction that he had gone and turned off the central aisle as quickly as she could, making her way past seated couples and boxes of rosebushes. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z After all had been seated, toasts were made, thanks were given and returned, and then the feasting began. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The businessman was seated comfortably in seat 15C—an aisle seat. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Then the man himself appears, seated at his desk, a flag draped behind him, the fresh white rose gleaming in his lapel. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Somehow these plaintiffs would have to find the steel to speak freely and the composure to think clearly while seated in a pressure chamber. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z “Jane, I don’t like cavillers or questioners; besides, there is something truly forbidding in a child taking up her elders in that manner. Be seated somewhere; and until you can speak pleasantly, remain silent.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z She wore a white shirtwaist and black skirt that accentuated her trim figure, and she was seated beside a window, her hair candescent with sunlight. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z They had to pull their legs in because Mrs. Korshak would not start the bus rolling until everyone was seated. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z As we were seated, Millie took one glance at the booth and said, “Well, that looks like a squeeze.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z A policeman summoned the old man up to the desk in the center of the room where a sergeant was seated. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z So, when we went into the parlour where Mrs. Whimple and Clara were seated at work, I said nothing of my own interest in Mr. Campbell, but kept it to myself. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Thirty-seven men were arranged standing or seated inside the eleven-foot-tall structure. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I said it softly, but a pupil seated near me heard, and she told the others. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Jordan stayed seated, still leaning into Alex, until the rows in front of them had emptied. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z When I arrived in my World History classroom, several students were already seated at their desks. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z It doesn’t feel like this space could have anything to do with Creekwood High School, but Creekwood people are everywhere—on the paths, by the aviary, seated at picnic tables on the grass. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I was seated in front of him and the two detectives sat on a little couch by the window. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z The tables were jammed together, and to be seated, the waitress employed a kind of magic, pulling one table out and then wedging you in, like a child in a high chair. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z “For the next week or so, we are going to dig into some Black poetry!” he announces as soon as we are seated. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Henry moves fluidly from room to room, past a black stone sculpture of a seated Buddha and John the Baptist nude and in bronze, without a single false step. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z They arrived at Oppie’s house to find fifteen employees of various Berkeley labs seated on the floor, listening to two labor organizers outline their goals. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z On the plane Gogol is seated several rows behind his parents and Sonia, in another section altogether. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Nan and I were always seated at tables, booths being reserved for parties bigger than two. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “You recall how your fears seem to disappear when you’re seated in the Whisperer, do you not?” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z My dad and I were seated together in a convertible in the front of the parade and my mom and sisters were in a car right behind us. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Senator and Missus Whitworth, seated at a table in the front, nod and smile. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z With all those other students seated close enough to watch what was going on, my attackers would want it to appear that I made the first move, forcing them to retaliate. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “If your name is called you will advance to the third stage of testing, so please remain seated and await further instructions. Those whose names are not called are free to go.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Once the family was seated, Mrs. Hawkins raised her arms for the choir to begin. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He got Adam seated in front of the card table in his bedroom. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z By the time she reached the dais, those who were seated at the King’s table had seen her approaching, for her path across the ballroom had not been smooth. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z When I went inside, there was the new milliner, seated at a table littered with feathers, bird wings, satin bows, stiff tape, bolts of velvet, linen, silk, and so on, and several life-size dummy heads. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Bigger had an impulse to rise, but he remained seated. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Here we are,” he said, closing the door after him; he seated himself, plugging the device into the electrical outlet. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Later in the day, I awoke to find my father seated on my bed. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Ten times the robots sprang forward and stopped, as the man remained safely seated. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Instead, seated near, but not blocking the door, was Lincoln's servant, Charles Forbes. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The old church seated only about a thousand people, so most of the crowd stood outside, facing the front door. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z They were just seated formally, sipping delicately at the whiskey, when Dora and the girls came in. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z At the rise of the curtain, Faith and Luke are onstage, seated across from each other at a book-stacked table. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The four men were seated in folding chairs near the Greyhound ticket desk. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z He turned slightly to face away from Cecilia, and as the others took their places noted with relief that he was seated down among the children. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The friend complied, but Lyon said there was no room in the back and remained seated. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z The audience seated in the chamber was a conglomeration of Durham’s various racial factions; there were contingents from UOCI, the BSC, the Klan, and the White Citizens’ Council. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I wriggled up into a fully seated position and rubbed my temples. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, the trial’s last session found a fair segment of the local Establishment seated alongside the plainer citizenry. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z The very first subject after being seated was Maple Grove, “My brother Mr. Suckling’s seat;”—a comparison of Hartfield to Maple Grove. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z My husband, seated already on the bullock cart with the tin trunk full of cooking vessels and my saris next to him. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Hollis was seated on the couch, a pile of papers in her lap. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z One hundred squirrels were seated upon high stools around a large table. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z In a moment she was seated with one leg stretched straight in front of her and one behind. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Half an hour later, Mr. Aaa, seated in his library sipping a bit of electric fire from a metal cup, heard the voices outside in the stone causeway. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Viserys was seated just below her, splendid in a new black wool tunic with a scarlet dragon on the chest. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He was still seated in the same position, perched on the edge of the worn bench sofa precisely as she’d left him minutes before. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Elrond was there, and several others were seated in silence about him. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Ignatius glanced about at the handful of empty-eyed men seated in the place. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn't make eye contact with us, the motley group seated in a loose semicircle around the fire, beneath the trees where he commanded place. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I stayed put until Vivian looked comfortably seated on the far end of the sofa. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt that by disrespecting Mother that way, the superintendent was disrespecting all of us seated in that room. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z TJie letter came one noon when they were all seated at dinner. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Pride surged in their chests as they were ushered in and seated before the desks of well-dressed black men and women who asked them questions about their experience and provided leads on jobs. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The Captain seated himself carefully, and compensating for the tremor in his hands, slowly lifted his own cup to his mouth and took a long sip. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s seated at a desk and motions for me to sit in a chair facing him. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z About an hour later we were all seated in the giant auditorium waiting for Mr. Tushman to give his “middle-school address.” Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z When Prince Joffrey seated himself to her right, she felt her throat tighten. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Be seated, friends!” he said, bowing graciously to the other snakes who, at that word, slid reverently to the floor again, coiled themselves up, and gazed steadily at the Hamadryad and Mary Poppins. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Those are the hands that hold our fates, I thought as Sohrab and I seated ourselves across from his desk. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She left just enough of her consciousness seated in her body to do that much: pace the length of her terrace and know if anyone came near her. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z When they were seated again, the coroner called, “We will now hear Mr. Jan Erlone!” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “When’s the next Trade Mart?” he asked, when they were both seated. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z It felt like little quakes of anxiety and excitement were vibrating under his skin, and Wylan seated next to him drumming frenetically on his kneecaps wasn’t helping him settle. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z A bearded man in a dark suit stands stiffly behind a thin woman seated in a straight-backed chair. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z So the last to be removed, Zeta-3, is being lifted to a seated position. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z It was gray and dark and they were hotfooting it out of Constantinople just as fast as they could because Fezzik had just demolished their champion before most of the crowd was even seated. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z And Auntie Lin, my mother’s best friend, moves to the turquoise sofa, crosses her arms, and watches the men still seated at the table. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The dog from the reservation now appears across several pages in my drawing pad, in various positions: seated, sleeping, running, and carefree with a stick in his mouth. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z And I, seated with the few other visitors, add my weak voice to theirs, humming when I can’t guess the words and wishing my hands were held too. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I refreshed my face and hands with cold water at the basin, then seated myself on a hard-backed chair left near one of the windows to await my tea. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “And keep your voice down,” Jesper added, glancing at the tourists and sailors seated at the neighboring tables. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Grenn and Toad and some of the others were seated at the bench nearest the warmth, laughing and cursing each other in rough voices. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The sectional seated eight, but even with only three Richardson children, there was always a fair amount of jockeying to get the spots with the best view. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z In my mind, they were seated next to each other at a table, taking turns with the fountain pen. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Grunt showed us a picture of an older woman who looked like she’d just gotten back from an African safari, seated in a bizarre chair made of horns. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “No one’s ever asked to be seated there,” she claims. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The four of us are seated around the dining room table, nibbling at the ends of our pizza crusts and listening to Connor talk about his day at school. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z On one of my venturings in the yard full of activity below, I had noticed four men, officials, seated at a table with a telephone. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Matthias slipped the master key from around Brum’s neck and dragged him into an empty cell, propping him up against the wall in a seated position. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z A few minutes later, the detectives were seated at the back of a bus. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z We did this while keeping our legs straight out in a seated position. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I started to stand up but remained seated because my father did. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z The way a word is used this year is its phenotype, but it has a deeply seated, immutable meaning, often hidden, which is the genotype. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z One group tidied up from the meal, and the other—the one Grace dragged me into—stayed seated at the sawhorse tables and took out handwork. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He just stayed in the far corner, seated on a stuffed and lumpy equipment bag. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The psychologist seated herself and watched Herbie narrowly as he took a chair at the other side of the table and went through the three books systematically. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z We glance at one another uneasily but stay seated. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Miss Ingram, who had now seated herself with proud grace at the piano, spreading out her snowy robes in queenly amplitude, commenced a brilliant prelude; talking meantime. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Olinski sat, waiting, until all the members of her class were seated. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z There’s a corridor leading in to the door, and a woman seated at a table beside it, supervising the entrances and exits. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Chiswyck was seated by the fire with a horn of ale to hand, telling one of his funny stories. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “I didn’t have much choice,” Cole mumbled, as he seated himself. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z No one is seated across from us; we watch each other in the window. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I had to flick on the bathroom lights fast so that no small shadow would take a baby shape, sometimes seated on the edge of the bathtub, its hopes for a bowel movement so exaggerated. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked over at Seth, seated in an identical chair. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Cole’s mother arrived alone and seated herself on his right. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The cleaning lady is working downstairs, so at the moment I’m seated at the van Daans’ oilcloth-covered table with a handkerchief sprinkled with fragrant prewar perfume pressed to my nose and mouth. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z His mother was seated on the chaise longue, resplendent in her own wedding dress, face clumsily coated with makeup. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z There were eight chieftains, but the boy could see immediately which of them was the most important: an Arab dressed in white and gold, seated at the center of the semicircle. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He is seated at a table with three other men, twaddling a fat cigar between the finger and thumb of one hand and holding five fanned cards in the other. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z But she stays seated and calls out, “Rosita!” The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite the blessing of a glorious summer day, the whole of Mossflower was doom-laden with an awful tension that threatened to burst upon the captives seated on the grass. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He pulled another chair to her station and seated himself. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy was seated on a chair, a striped tie was folded at his neck, and his short hair was parted to one side, with a few stray pieces sticking up. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z At the center of the table were two massive, carved oak chairs, and the King and Queen were seated there. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Her uncle remained seated in the office’s sagging visitor’s chair. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Even seated, he was tall, with long legs, broad shoulders, a flat stomach. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He moved to the Iron Throne and there seated himself on a step, a mere three feet off the floor. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “And also with you,” I replied before turning and walking back to the pew at the front of the sanctuary, where my confirmation class was seated. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He was always summoned for feasts, seated near the salt, close to Lord Stannis. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The students, however, remained seated quietly but resolutely on the lunch-counter stools until the store closed. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z When all four of us were seated for lunch, Swart came out holding the two bottles and turned to the guests and said, “Gentlemen, which wine would you like?” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He was seated on a folding wooden chair at a small, messy-looking writing table, with a paperback overseas novel open before him, which he was having great trouble reading. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z She was seated in the blue straight chair. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Once the three of them were seated, she clasped her hands. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Once I’m seated in the La-Z-Boy, she sits cross-legged in my lap and pulls my arms around her waist. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z The model is seated on a chair between them, face front, bare feet flat on the floor. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z There was the faint glug of wine being poured, a tinkle of decanter on glass rim, a murmur of thanks, and then Sir Charles seated himself on the sofa, inches away from Will. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z A family—a mom, a dad, and two kids—seated directly across from Jake and Emma near the back of the bus looked at a map and then at each other nervously. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z During lunch an announcement was made that the whole school should go into the Assembly Hall and be seated as soon as the meal was over. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z The king seated himself, cradling his wine cup. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Last night in the bathroom, while seated on the can, Bernabe had noticed a spider spinning its web in a corner several feet away. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ah, her friends. Then they are welcome. My dears, pray be seated.” Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z She was not seated close enough to the window to retaliate.“Nobody likes the sun in their eyes, Seth,” Grandpa said. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z They arrived, flushed and breathless, to find Jon seated on the sill, one leg drawn up languidly to his chin. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Mrs. Glass, seated eight or ten feet away from the shower curtain, stared across the tiled floor at the blue bathmat alongside the tub. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z There were thirteen people seated there and, as M. Bouc had said, of all classes and nationalities. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z He points to a row of a couple dozen people seated behind him. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Some children were seated in a ring at the front of the room with their chairs, and they had some of the same books Grandma had me reading at home. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z And then I find the courage to take a peek into the huge crowd seated in front of me. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Afterward, the Reverend was supposed to get up and give the blessing, but he stayed seated. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The guard leads me to a glass-enclosed booth with a lady seated inside. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Ash looked around the perimeter of the pavilion until she found her stepmother and Clara seated on a bench on the far side of the dance floor. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z There were four of them seated together at a table in the officers’ club the last time he and Clevinger had called each other crazy. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Five men were seated around a large oval table in a conference room off the governor’s office in the state capitol. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z In it, he’s dressed in crisp white short sleeves, seated on the edge of his cot, misty-eyed and grinning as he holds up the ultrasound Mom sent him in the mail. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The doctors and about ten villagers, all men, were seated companionably outside Dr. van Heerden’s hut. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Selena, who was seated nearest the curb, let herself out. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z She paced up and down the restaurant, a newspaper in her hand, ignoring all the guests waiting to be seated for lunch. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z We were seated in alphabetical order, and as luck would have it, Ham Knapp ended up way back in the room, in the very seat he had chosen for himself. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z I drew suntanned young giants in white dinner jackets, seated at white tables alongside turquoise swimming pools, toasting each other, rather excitedly, with highballs made from a cheap but ostensibly ultra-fashionable brand of rye whisky. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z There were only two passengers seated at the rear of the red and nickel interior, and I suddenly felt that I was dreaming. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m seated at the folding card table in the corner that Mom calls our “breakfast nook.” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z My cousins helped me hang a white sheet in the doorway of the sitting room, and when everyone was seated I plugged in the projector and clicked on the radio. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z That for stealing pumpkins from a field, and for kindling a fire in a dwelling they three shall be seated in the stocks from one hour before the Lecture till one hour after. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Since the children were sometimes seated between adults, giving the look had its dangers—making faces at table could bring down disgrace and an early bedtime. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z His mother is seated in a cushioned chair nearby, with her young daughter balanced on her knee. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Before long, washed and refreshed, the hobbits were seated at the table, two on each side, while at either end sat Goldberry and the Master. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z All the contestants gather around me and Beatriz, seated on the cold, wet floor. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Caroline got everyone seated again and turned the music down very low; but for a while they all just sat there feeling uncomfortable. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, shaking out a splendid coverlet, he seated her on a throne with footrest—all finely carved—and drew his painted armchair near her, at a distance from the rest. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z For there was Herbie, seated in the dirt at the side of his house, banging his head to try and drive the high-pitched, scary ringing from his ears. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He was seated by the window, reading a letter. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z When he saw her face in the lamp-light looking pained, with all the soft lines gone out of it he threw his hat aside and seated himself. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Lute in hand, he sauntered to the dais, hopping nimbly over a corpse or two, and seated himself cross-legged on the high table. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Melisandre turned from him in a swirl of red silk and made her way back to the high table, where King Stannis and his queen were seated. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Will, seated in the middle of them, felt a chill at the core of his spine. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z In the dark inner chamber the God and Goddess were seated on their thrones, freshly anointed and garlanded with flowers. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I waved him off and turned to watch some couple get seated in the booth across from us. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “And that’s Perry,” he said, winking at Perry, who was seated directly behind the driver. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “Nothing, Archivist Werfel. Please take no trouble over me. Remain seated.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z His father was waiting, seated behind the broad walnut desk. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Men were seated around the large oak table, which was crowded with bottles of wine and liquor, with dishes of rice and meat and salads. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The host was broadcasting from Washington, D.C., and I was seated in a remote studio on the far west side of Manhattan. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Fin was seated on a stool at her workbench, mending a gardening tool. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Morrison seated us at the picnic table and went inside to fix lemonade. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Arm asked that they be seated away from the window. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z But her resolve melted when she saw him before her, seated there beside her in the little garden, as if a designing Providence had led him into her path. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Milgrom was at the one table, seated in the only chair, doing things with his pills and bottles. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Arisna Whitaker, the dean secretary herself, is seated behind her desk, tapping on its glass—no doubt typing up my report. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “Good. For tomorrow, you can prepare a report on Yll’s lunar calendar compared to the more accurate, civilized Atu- ran calendar that you should be familiar with by now. Be seated.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z By the time we were seated, there was barely room for the home-team fans. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z Soon they were all seated, and their hands picked up the meat and bread. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a frantic scurry among the Palace servants when orders were received from the Queen that a twenty-four-foot giant must be seated with Her Majesty in the Great Ballroom within the next half-hour. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I let myself imagine it—taking classes like Politicized Geography and Nineteenth-Century British Women in Literature in small classrooms, everyone seated in a circle. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z At the other end of the table a man in black was seated, leaning back with his feet propped up on another chair. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I seated myself in a little side-pocket inside the bag, near the clasp, and from there I was able to poke my head out whenever I wanted to. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z He was almost paralyzed with fear when he was led into the great receiving hall and saw Caesar seated in majesty on a gilded thronelike chain. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Lawrence can be seen seated with his hands clasped on the lower pole face, near the center of the photo, with the omnipresent Cooksey at his left. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “And seated in front of me is the championship team! Please tell me your names as well.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z It was late in the summer and we were all seated around the kitchen table making our plans to go to El Puerto for the harvest when my mother with strange premonition remembered Narciso. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I pull myself into a seated position and my right hand goes up to my cheek. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z On any given late afternoon or evening, up to a dozen serious men might be seated around this table intently playing cards—poker, blackjack, monte, hearts, even bridge occasionally, you name it. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Shifting nervously in his chair, Cole nodded to Garvey as he watched more strangers enter and be seated. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z At the designated hour she was seated on a piri that her father had decorated, hoisted five feet off the ground, carried out to meet the groom. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I studied the hundreds of Scandinavian teenagers seated in the hall while I was being introduced. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Having made this announcement, my employer put his volumes down on a table, seated himself on the chaise-longue, and stretched out his legs. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z When receiving my Nobel Prize, I'm so lost in thought that the peacenik seated beside me has to elbow me in the ribs, saying, "Hey, buddy, I think they're calling your name." Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z She was not surprised, for example, to see her moving around the room in a trance, seated in an armchair with her legs tucked under her, pulled by an invisible force. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Uncle Darnell didn’t have school that night and was seated at the table for supper. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z She made a show of washing out her rice bowl with hot tea, and then warned other restaurant patrons seated near us to do the same. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z An aide seated by the chalkboard narrowed her eyes and craned her head toward the windows. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I sought a seat for him in a hidden and lovely spot, a dry stump of a tree; nor did I refuse to let him, when seated, place me on his knee. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Captain Black seated himself with a loud yawn, lifted his feet to the top of his desk and phoned Colonel Korn. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Her prince—no, her king now!— took the steps of the Iron Throne two at a time, while his mother was seated with the council. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I cried afterward, when we were seated, silent crying with tears running down my cheeks. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Powell seated himself gingerly, and found it molded to the body’s curves, and comfortable. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Ann Wilson was seated in the colored section of the nearly empty Trailways bus with two-year-old Lydia sprawled asleep across her lap. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Behind the table where the five members of the king’s small council were seated, the Iron Throne crouched like some great black beast, its barbs and claws and blades half-shrouded in shadow. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z We’ve gotten Soheil up and seated on the floor, clutching napkins to his nose, trying to stop the stream of blood pouring out. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z When I returned to the living room, I sat down on the chair that was opposite the end of the sofa where Vivian was seated. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The High King is seated on his throne of woven branches, wearing the heavy circlet, looking out from his deeply lined face with alert bronze eyes, like those of an owl. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “I pray you, be seated and sup how you please. You will, I trust, excuse me that I do not join you; but I have dined already, and I do not sup.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z The king seated himself in the right-hand throne with a golden crown upon his head and a jeweled sceptre in one pale hand. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Soon the river was dried up, the town silent, the dust settling in a film on the stores, the seated men, the tall hot trees. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Once we’re seated, I ask, squeezing my hands in my lap, “How can I help you?” The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Once we were seated to Dad’s satisfaction, he would focus, tell us to smile, click the delayed-action release, and race for the driver’s seat. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z They were like great figures seated upon thrones. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z When we were seated, we delayed our first bite until Char began to eat. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I sighed quite loudly as Radar, seated next to me, pulled out his handheld and started working on Omnictionary. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z When he emerged, he was seated at a table and given a plate of tortillas and beans by a man in a black uniform with the emblem of a beehive on one sleeve. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The speaker was seated directly in front of the fireplace, so that it was difficult, at first, for the new arrivals to make out more than his silhouette. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Mary sat to Lincoln’s right, seated on a wood chair. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Skeeter is seated with a few local couples, not President Hilly or even Secretary Elizabeth this year. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Montague’s voice preceded her, and she swept into the dining room, tapped the doctor curtly on the shoulder by way of greeting and seated herself with a general nod to the others. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z I advocated that we should remain seated, as it was demeaning to have to recognize the enemy when he did not recognize us as political prisoners. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He seated himself in a chair by the health. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The old man called the travelers around him and seated himself on the ground. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Powell stood up and seated himself at the table’s edge next to the robot. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z The album was flipped through and, finally, the customer was satisfied and seated, frayed plastic hoisted around her neck, her chair height adjusted, and Mariama all the time smiling a smile full of things restrained. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z At the restaurant they were seated side by side at a round table with a revolving platter of spareribs and egg rolls and chicken wings, which, they concurred, all tasted the same. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “They seem too slippery for good posture in the seated position.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Miss Collins., you may be seated. Mr. Bixby, do you understand what that means?” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Bronn seated himself across the table and pulled a wing off the capon. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z It is empty save for two people seated approximately ten rows back from the stage. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Dressed in a red T-shirt, jeans, and sandals, he looked relaxed and smiled sweetly at the attentive kids seated in stackable chairs. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Finally the table was set, food was placed in the middle, and people were seated. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It was early one morning when we were seated at breakfast that my mother heard a car and looked out the frosty window. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They quieted, slowly, and at last were seated again. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z A TV blaring the Weather Channel in the common room went unwatched; the doors were mostly closed; the few people seated in the common room looked confused or blank or—worst of all—scared. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Seth dashed over to the first log, scrambled onto it without much trouble, and, taking a jump as if he were playing leapfrog, ended up seated atop the second log. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “I wonder if Lorace will be uneasy!” she speculated, as she seated herself at table. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead of being seated and chained to the benches at the sides, they were standing, pressed up against one another. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He was seated on a flat rock, cleaning a wooden bowl, scrubbing the cracks in the rounded poplar with a rag dipped in fire ash. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Acquiring a tankard of cider from the landlord, I seated myself at a table a little way away, intending to relax a little and collect my thoughts concerning the day. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z He found his father seated beside a brazier, beneath a robe of musty sealskins that covered him foot to chin. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The next day there was a luncheon for honors graduates, and I was seated with the college dean and the director of the honors program. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Her brother was waiting in the cool of the entry hall, seated on the edge of the pool, his hand trailing in the water. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He seated himself on the window seat, Needle across his lap. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z At any rate, I was seated in one of the booths, having rested the lumber jacket on top of the door of the booth. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The bespectacled man seated behind it is almost invisible, blending in with his surroundings. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He was seated across from us, looking like an empty suit of clothes starched into position. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Below my ankles, the tissues were crying for rest and comfort, so I placed the wagon at the curb and seated myself. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The company had seated themselves again, and conver-sation was just beginning to resume, when there came an authoritative rapping of knuckles upon wood and M. Dupont had risen to his feet. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z They remained seated on the ground, leaning against the mud compound walls. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z We get to Dream & Bean, and Dylan is seated in a corner with four drinks and a box at his feet. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z The magazine on the top of the stack features a photo of Hideo at a banquet, seated beside a completely smitten blond woman who is whispering something intimately into his ear. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Soon they were seated at their ease in hall. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Lysa seated herself near the fire and said, "Come to Mother, my sweet one." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Even seated, she was noticeably shorter than he, and she looked quite serious and nervous, her lips pulled in tight as she looked down. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Emily is already seated in the row in front of ours. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Even seated, he towered over everyone else in the room. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z When she and Aunt Goldie were seated, Daddy put out a hand to me on his left and to Aunt Goldie on his right. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Angela was still seated on the cushion in the middle of the floor. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z What was a bit more shocking was the ghost of a man seated behind the desk, deeply engrossed in some business only he could know. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Miss Bingley moved with alacrity to the pianoforte, and after a polite request that Elizabeth would lead the way, which the other as politely and more earnestly negatived, she seated herself. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z They were shocked to see that Mr. Lemoncello himself was seated behind the librarian’s desk at the center of the circular room. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z “Aunt Seymour wishes to be seated in advance of them. You may assist her.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z One is not seated properly, and he fits it back into its groove. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z "Be seated," he says and then he introduces himself as their new teacher, Herr Vinke. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z She made the decorated pins herself, melting and molding malleable plastic into interesting shapes, seated at a picnic table in her backyard a few weekends ago. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I stay seated in the center of the couch. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z When we were finally seated, we had a nice enough time. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z In the doctor’s office, I was seated not far from white people for a long time. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z When Werfel turned, he saw that Spurge was already seated again. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z When they entered, she was seated on a mound of cushions, her dragons all about her. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Looking about at the faces of the people seated in the pews, she fastened on the first pair of eyes that were directed toward her. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I get a grip on the edges of the table I'm seated on and nod. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z She was seated in a leather recliner in what looked like a dorm room, with one twin bed, one chair, a long-ignored wooden desk, and a minifridge. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z A figure standing in front of a seated group, a box strapped to his back. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Adrian especially enjoyed shoving me into the edge of my desk, leaving me with bruises across my thighs, so I’d learned it was best to remain seated until they were gone. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z And so I have done for the past half-hour, contemplating the progress of the various figures seated quietly with their fishing rods at various points around the water. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z There were three children in the picture—two girls standing on either side of a three-year-old boy who was seated on a very ornate enameled cast-iron bench. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z As for Mary, she was mistress enough of herself to whisper to Elizabeth, with a countenance of grave reflection, soon after they were seated at table: Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z They were seated in groups along the branches, with shining black faces, silver bodies, horizontal eyebrows, and crested heads. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He expected to see an officer, a soldier, or at least a policeman seated there. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Aunty Ifeoma muttered to us all to remain seated, not to say a word, before she followed the men into the rooms. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z She seated herself across the pool from him, clinking faintly as she moved. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Once the men are seated in the living room off the inside patio, they try to lure the children into conversation. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z It's also a tradition of high pageantry, in which lawmakers dramatically express their approval or disapproval of the president’s ideas by either leaping to their feet in repeat standing ovations or remaining seated and sullen. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Agent Magnus is seated at one side of a long table, his big arms folded across his chest. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z There certainly is no deep seated love between Mr. Ellis and myself but this school project brings out problems we all have. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Tyrion waited until he had been seated and served a cup of wine before thrusting the letter at her. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z As soon as everyone was seated, the serving boy, Wong Sze-Fu, would bring in a pagoda and set it on the table. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Then all the men went grieving to assembly and being seated, rank by rank, grew still, as old Eupeithes rose to address them. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z A man from another town was seated with us, a friend of my aunt’s new husband. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Then came the cavalcade: mounted policemen and a large open motorcar in which was seated a genial, kindly-looking man with a wreath of roses around his neck. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Beside it a broad white ladder stood, and at its foot three Elves were seated. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “What’s he doing here, and seated next to you?” he demanded. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z As soon as they were seated my mother appeared from the kitchen with a plate of mincemeat kebabs with coriander chutney. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Dany seated herself on a cushion, crossed her legs, and gazed up at him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He shouldered his way to where his daughter was seated and found her as the horns blew for the day's' first joust. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Prosper saw Riccio Mosca, and Hornet surreptitiously looking at Scipio, who had seated himself and his long legs at the head of the table. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z When we were all seated, she lit the candle and June played the cello. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a mass clattering of chairs and scraping of forms as everyone was seated. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Miss Honey had seated herself at her table and was riffling through some papers. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Her past and future were seated on a glass throne. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z When he arrived, the officer saw that now there were two blacks seated in the disputed row. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z They were seated at a table in the comer. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z When I entered she had seated herself on one of the wicker chairs scattered around its interior, evidently engaged in some needlework. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Just as the sun was coming up, Stuart saw a man seated in thought by the side of the road. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z And there, next to a small garden plot and a stable and two wooden chairs seated in a flowering arbor—an enormous tree. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z A little bald man was seated fully clothed at a round table draped in ivory baize, his hands neatly folded beside an untouched silver coffee tray. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He had—as before—remained seated on his horse. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Taking her lightly under the arms, he lifted her and seated her on a rounded rock beside the stream. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Still seated, he holds out a hand to me. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z They were seated at the very back, in the last row of seats, closest to the toilet. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z From boyhood to manhood, I have remembered him in a single image: seated, asleep on the sofa, his head thrown back in a hideous corpselike grin, the evening newspaper spread out before him. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z As the bus proceeded on its route and more passengers boarded, whites, seated from the front, filled that section. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z "Oh, yes. Even a stunted, twisted, ugly little boy can look down over the world when he's seated on a dragon's back." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He seated himself in a series of clumsy motions, got out a cigarette, lit it, and fixedly watched. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z I could barely stay seated because of the command. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z The two nodded to Cole and seated themselves on his immediate left. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The plane hadn't even left Paris when the New Yorker seated beside me turned to ask how much I'd paid for my round-trip ticket. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z When he had seated himself in his black leather armchair Cockerell placed himself behind it, legs planted wide apart. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The tribal chieftains were seated at the back of the tent in a semicircle, resting upon richly embroidered silk cushions. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Spectators, staring up at the Wonder Dome, were seated at the four rings of tables. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z It was a sense of loyalty to his country that went beyond the man seated at the table. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z A little bell rang as she did so, and a gentleman who was seated on a high stool behind a slanting desktop looked up at her over his spectacles. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z But when I couldn’t hide any longer, I found Mom, Dad, and Laleh seated around a brushed-steel table with little blue hourglass-shaped stools. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The knight seated himself cross- legged on the cushion. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He checked the place cards on the tables and saw that he was, as usual, seated next to El Patron. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Rejoicing that their Lord is risen, they carry the news to the nuns seated in the choir. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Mr. Darcy was writing, and Miss Bingley, seated near him, was watching the progress of his letter, and repeatedly calling off his attention by messages to his sister. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z The man seated to her right coughed loudly into his napkin. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z It honestly crossed my mind, but John lived on the ground floor and a dozen people were seated at a picnic table ten feet away. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z At night, seated at a crude table, with a kerosene lamp spluttering at my elbow, I would fill out insurance applications, and a sharecropper family, fresh from laboring in the fields, would stand and gape. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z At this point, the other children, who were seated as if they were the engineers in Dad’s audience, nudged each other, arose, and tiptoed out of the room. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z The principal looked at Mom over his black-rimmed glasses but remained seated behind his desk. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I heard a chair scrape, a thump, and when I looked out he had seated himself at the dining room table. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z |
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