| 单词 | shield |
| 例句 | Darts thunked into the ground around his feet; a second one hit his makeshift shield. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z His friend disappeared for a few moments, then returned carrying a wooden door, which he positioned like a warrior’s shield between Anderson and the fire. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z Merry bowed, and the lady showed him the shield, which was like the shield that had been given to Gimli, and it bore on it the device of the white horse. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I shielded his head and slid him into the backseat. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Behind you, behind you, behindyouP' Quentyn turned and threw his left arm across his face to shield his eyes from the furnace wind. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The wind picked up motes of sand that stung their cheeks and forced them to shield their eyes. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “He doesn’t need it anymore, does he? It came here when his mortal body was burned. A reminder, I suppose, that no shield is sufficient. In the end, misery overtakes all of you. Even Hercules.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Claire put her hand up to her forehead to shield her eyes from the lowering sun. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z He's wearing a navy-blue uniform with some kind of official patch on the arm, and his cap has a gold shield on it. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A smith could make a shield which showed on its surface a lion hunt, two lions devouring a bull while herdsmen urged their dogs on to attack them. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She jumped from her horse and stood like a shield before her husband. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Thalia pressed Luke back with the aura of her shield. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z If my avatar was killed, I would lose my sword, shield, and leather armor, and the three levels I’d managed to gain over the past few years. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I look up at her and shield the sun out of my eyes so I can see her better. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Francie consulted the chart and felt for the letters under the shield. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The shield was a plain round steel thing of the type carried by the warriors of old. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He took a step towards them, and even in the gloom he recognized the devices on their shields. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He looked kind of bashful, but he was signing autographs on armor, shields, and T-shirts. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Veteran demigods from the city had joined the battle, and were pushing their shield wall against an onslaught of wild centaurs. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I clutched the knight’s pack in front of my body to shield me from the wind. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The National Cancer Institute’s $30,000 grant had turned out to be insufficient to cover new demands for shielding and other safety provisions. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z As Sairy stared at the broken boat, Dallas took a step backward and raised his arm, as if to shield himself. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z He picked crops in fields, his back aching, a straw hat full of holes the only thing shielding him from, the sun. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z On his arm was a burnished shield, at his waist was a sword belt of black leather and silver. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z We walk along the beach and he shields me with a parasol. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I got a feeling that in a real fight, the bearer of that shield would be almost impossible to beat. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I’m trying to see what would happen if I totally shielded my face, bringing my hijab folds completely in, when I hear keys being fitted into the door. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z The lion growled and clawed the air, but it retreated as if the shield were a blazing fire. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z My father rolled into the room and dropped his giant hands on my shoulders, shielding me or getting ready to strangle me. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z He drove on, shielding his face from the steady wind with the corner of his coat. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I want to shield my eyes from what’s about to happen, but I cannot. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Blackheart, his men had named him, for the sigil on his shield. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z My underwear always came on and off beneath the shield of a towel. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z I write with one hand and shield my paper with the other. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z She shielded her eyes from the dust storm, searching for an escape route. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He hopped off his bicycle and, shielding the shoe box with both arms, began to jog across the deserted greens and fairways. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I sat up so fast I banged my head on somebody’s shield. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Then I remembered how Amma had shielded you from doctors and hospitals. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Kendra walked out to the back porch, shielded from the rain by the overhang. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z First, she shielded, with her palm, the bright red lipstick on the cover models face. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Not sure. It was muffled like he had his hand shielding the mouthpiece.” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z And when you’re just topping three feet in height yourself, a good-sized rat can be a real threat, especially since rats are one of the few breeds that can see straight through a fairy shield. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Pong shielded his eyes against the blinding orb light. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Whisper put their other arm around her and locked her against their body while Beloved held Moss to his chest, shielding the boy’s ears and head with his large hands. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z A sword was in her hand, and she raised her shield against the horror of her enemy’s eyes. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Keeping himself fully shielded, the commander stowed his wings in their sheath, advancing on foot across the deck. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z The silver fairy with blue hair changed a snail shell into a beautiful shield. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I stopped at my locker long enough to drop off my textbooks and grab my flashlight, sword, shield, and armor. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She raised a hand to shield herself from the shards as the wine ran down the stones in long fingers, black in the moonlight. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Sliding my shawl over my head to shield my eyes from the bright sun, I approached the gate and the stocky guard holding a rifle. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Encamped inside the shield wall was the entire Sixer army. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z As a child my Mutter would shield my eyes from sickness and deformity. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He puts up a hand to shield the sun out of his eyes and licks sweat off his upper lip. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z He had a shield in his left hand and a flat wooden sword in his right. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Pet’s bulk was casting a black shadow over her, but it felt almost safe, like a shield. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z And he shielded Matt from view until he was able to gain control of himself and go on. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A hood lifts above my head: a privacy canopy, shielding me from view. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z My bonnet was a feeble shield against this sun. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z You cannot shield the banana from the box or the tweezer or the coil; the shield, too, is wiggling and radiating. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Annabeth passed her hand in front of the shield, and another scene popped up: FDR Drive, looking across the river at Lighthouse Park. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z "Who's the boy in the checkered blue surcoat with the three eyes on his shield?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z There was nothing like coming home after a long day on the job, switching off your shield, and sinking into a bubbling slime pool. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “And wrapped in a shield I don’t recognize.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Here he comes bookety-bookety with that spear stuck out in front of him and that shield on his arm, charging, man. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z They crumbled into piles of bones, armor, shields, and weapons. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Sherman put on his cap shield and put an inverted Auk casement on the table. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She wanted to play fetch, so I picked up a bronze shield and tossed it across the arena. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Curiously enough, the shields of Gothic suits wen more inclined to be concave. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Davos raised a hand to shield his eyes, and his breath caught in his throat. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Hate had failed her, and it was like losing a shield in battle. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z One day, however, even Horatio’s vigilance was not enough to shield us. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z When Elizabeth looks up and sees who she’s been surrounded by, she coughs, draws her hand up to her throat as if she’s shielding herself from some kind of attack. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z A roar swept through the crowd as I flew in low over the shield and rocketed to a halt above the others. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He released the horned toad to shield his eyes and ears. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Then, using my shield as a shovel, I began to dig. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Bracing himself against the weather vane, Matthias shielded his eyes and peered down into the Abbey grounds. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “I just looked in my shield. There’s an army—” “Heading south into Central Park,” I said. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z To survive the neighborhoods and shield my body, I learned another language consisting of a basic complement of head nods and handshakes. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z “Four is stable. Concussed, I’d guess. But otherwise okay. His shield’s off, though, so I stuffed him in the bushes.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z It was also shielding its simmering menace, hiding it more than usual, and Jam sent it a silent thank-you for that. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The dagger hit—bang!—and the pile of shields tumbled to the floor—crash! Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z But once, I grabbed his side, cause he was shielding me from the ball—and he winced. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I survey the camp, raising my hand to shield my face from the sun. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Said that Dessie had opened her door first and stood there shielding her eyes from the sun while watching Shadrack coming down the road. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z A huge, round wooden shield dominated the chimney over the fireplace. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z A clear puddle of liquid formed, and O’Dell, also wearing a ball-cap shield, coat, and gloves, poured in more until there was an inch of liquid steaming in the bottom of the pot. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Then, with an amusement that did not try to shield its underlying seriousness, she added, “My niece goes to a school on the mainland and at age six she could spell ‘onomatopoeia’!” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Seizing his chance, the rat dodged nimbly into the open, and battered madly at Matthias’s upheld shield until he was forced to drop it. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I shielded my eyes as I turned to Nergal. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Emily shielded her eyes, but still the glaring rays managed to bend their way around her hand, dulling her sight. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Virgil had shielded Gulliver when the stones fell. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “Just get the shield, Seaweed Brain, and let’s get out of here.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z His shield had been in shards, hanging useless from his arm, so when Serry’s longsword came flashing down he had reached up and caught it. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I lift one hand to my forehead, shielding my eyes from the bright glare. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He got out before the Cold War ended, before missile shields and global warming and September 11 and a second President with only one vowel in his name. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z They had a red eye painted on their shields. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z “If not... my lord, even a paper shield is better than none.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He clung to the sheet of bronze like a shield. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z In the country the repository of art and science was the school, and the schoolteacher shielded and carried the torch of learning and of beauty. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The stableboy dropped to the floor, trying to shield himself with his hands. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He falls forward, unbalanced, and I put him in front of me as a shield just as Bill pulls the trigger. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Pat Patterson, a big man, who was himself protected by the shield of a bad reputation, made the mistake of cursing my mother one night when she was out alone. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She remembered the surprise on Obinze’s face, a surprise he had quickly shielded, when he asked, "What’s your phone number?” and she replied, "We don’t have a phone.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Luckily, the jacket is about thirty sizes too big for me, shielding me from trauma. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I shielded my face with the menu and peeked over the top. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I slammed one in the face with my shield and used my sword to shear off the other guy’s horsehair plume. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The magistrate shielded himself from the camera flashes and then invited Yusuf and myself into his chambers to discuss the matter privately. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z A fountain of burning jade rose froiji the river, the blast so bright he had to shield his eyes. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The monster looks over once more before he turns down the aisle, but I shield myself with the gauzy fabric. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z It grabbed hold of her and before the slave part of her caught up with the human part of her, she was bent over the boy’s body as a shield. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z A transparent blue shield appeared around the Vonnegut’s hull. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z But there was nothing childish about the battle-axe slung below his shield. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Twelve light shields, twelve spears he took, and twelve thick-crested helms, and handed all down quickly to the suitors. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z People bump into one another, carrying their children, covering their mouths, shielding their eyes. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Its shell is a pointy oval, bisected at an angle, like a shield with a daisy on one side and a tribal flourish on the other, its flippers extending in pointy arcs. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z I could see the shield gleaming on his cap but the number was vague. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Her shield and armor had been painted red, though the paint was chipped and fading; his own armor was blue. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They came walking or riding, oxen dragging their wagonloads of shields, spears, tents, clothes, food. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Luke showed me thrusts and parries and shield blocks the hard way. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Several gunter clans were already on the scene, and they were making their first attempts to bring down the shield by launching high-yield nukes at it. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “Why do you listen to that stuff? It’s OLD,” I said, staring up at him while shielding my eyes with my palm. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Her method involved baby oil and a series of poses that tended to draw crowds, the mothers shielding their children's eyes with sand-covered fingers. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z The night of the tourney at King's Landing, all the knights had hung their shields outside their pavilions. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I shielded my eyes as Old Familiar shot up through the bloodred flames. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Fadi leaned over the table, shielding the sheets from the group of kids that had wandered in. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z He was just stooping over his fire, shielding it and building it up with heavier wood, when Gollum returned, carrying the pans carefully and grumbling to himself. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Christina and I sat together at breakfast, and earlier she shielded me from the rest of the dormitory as I changed. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He grimaced as Ihe woman slid the point of her knife beneath the soiled linen wound about his shield hand. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Now he distinguished outlines of shields hanging from the walls and piles of swords and spears. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z But there was a wall around Luke, shielding him from the glares of Coach O. The other coach, yelling. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “We'll talk later, but it’s under control. I’m using Annabeth's shield to keep an eye on things. The enemy withdrew at sunrise; not sure why. We’ve got a lookout at each bridge and tunnel.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z They shielded their faces as the wind howled. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Wooden clubs, stone axes, mauls, spears with fire-hardened points, knives of bone and stone and dragon- glass, wicker shields, bone armor, boiled leather. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z We’re standing on the raised platform outside Batalla Hall with his entire patrol facing the crowd in front of us, while another of Commander Jameson’s patrols is pushing people back with shields and batons. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z This cracks his temporary shield a little bit. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He feels at once guilty and exhilarated, protected as if by an invisible shield. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The shield of Hercules rolled away and wobbled to a stop in a patch of poison flowers. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Mark squinted, hand shielding the glare, as he searched the sky for the source of the noise. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z There were shields with monster bites out of them, and swords bent in the shapes of daemon heads, and a bunch of taxidermy, like a stuffed harpy and a bright orange python. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Then she turned to smile at George, but George had turned her head to face the closet, shielding her eyes from view with her hand. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z She was not sure how long she sat there before the hen began to squawk loudly and spread its wings to shield the chicks, but they did not run into the shelter quickly enough. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z As Lancelot rode by, he could see them sprawling on the ground together, with the knight’s broken lance between the horse’s legs and one flashing horse-shoe tearing the canvas from the fallen shield. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He nods to the round wooden table that has so many scars running through it you could almost believe it had once been a giant’s battle shield. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z He brushed away the tears, and stooped to pick up the green shield that Éowyn had given him, and he slung it at his back. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z They were struggling on the slopes, pikes thrusting against another wall of shields, these oval and reinforced with iron studs. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He had to make a decision: in order to walk to that chair he had to weave his feelings into a hard shield of either hope or hate. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Maybe concealing the threats gives them a bit of solace, the belief that they are still able to shield me from a few of the horrors of the world. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z From outside came the rattle of armor, the scrape of swords on scabbards, the banging of spears on shields, mingled with curses and the hoofbeats of racing horses. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Gaines himself tried to shield his wife from seeing the letter because he knew that she would be hurt by it. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z With a thrust of his huge hide shield he turned Boromir’s sword and bore him backwards, throwing him to the ground. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I look up, shielding my eyes from the sun; a small drone hovers in the air above us. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z In my case, to protect myself from Richard Parker while I trained him, I made a shield with a turtle shell. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Some pointed at the horizon, or lifted children high into the air, and others carried spears and shields. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “We do not fear your red queen or her god. Let her send what spells she will. The prayers of godly men will shield us against evil.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He was dressed for defense—heavy armor and shield—which made it very tiring to play offense. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z “The satyr, Grover Underwood. And the girl with the spiky black hair and the—how do you say—punk clothes and the horrible shield.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Pearl shields her eyes and looks our way. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Even without her whip and shield, she had an angry mannish look to her. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The shield hit her in the face and she faltered just long enough for Tyson to dive past me into the maze. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Obiora said, rising, the fear in his eyes not quite shielded by the brazen manliness in his pidgin English. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z A column of riders came wheeling up behind them, led by a lordling with a horsehead on his shield. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He looked up at the branches overhead, and then when there was no shade he covered his face with a handkerchief to shield his eyes from the sun. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Just like yesterday, he has a wall of shields on over his data, set up so that anyone trying to break in would automatically be redirected to a shield instead of to his data. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He somersaulted over a line of shields and slammed the butt of his sword into Octavian’s helmet. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Then as now, when a knight took the black, tradition decreed that he set aside his former arms and take up the plain black shield of the brotherhood. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Tonight we would have thick walls, a warm fire, and a solid roof to shield us from the snow. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The dead followed, their shields locked on either side and over their heads, deflecting all attacks. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z His head thrashes from side to side on the pillow, one of his hurt hands coming up to shield his closed eyes. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He sat motionless on a black charger, and his shield was still in its canvas case. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z A woman shields her face as she runs with a book and towel across the grass. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z The whisper was barely audible; her lips were an inch from his ear, her head bent so low that her long hair shielded his face from the onlookers. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Her shield is modeled after one her dad Zeus uses—also called Aegis—a gift from Athena. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I look at my Chucks and shield my face. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z “So much of our brain is built to shield us from knowledge that we are far less in control than we think we are,” he adds. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Marriage was presented to us as a shield against other women, other men, or the corrosive monotony of dirty socks and dishwashing. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He caught up four light shields, four pairs of spears, four helms of war high-plumed with flowing manes, and ran back, loaded down, to his father’s side. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She knelt down next to Layla, shielding them all with her big umbrella. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Sure, I could just turn my head or shield it with my shirt—pretend to wipe sweat—and nobody would know it was me. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She dropped the slimy shield at my feet and barked excitedly. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I shield my eyes from the new sun. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z His horse was white as snow, golden was his shield, and his spear was long. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z It’s a deleted email hidden behind his menagerie of shields, hovering in my view as a locked cube. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Our house's fence shields me from view, but through the cracks I can see the soldiers waiting out side the door. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Its two soft door-posts of custard, Its dais of curds and butter, Beds of glorious lard, Many shields of thin pressed cheese. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z A flash of bright light made everyone shield their eyes momentarily, and when Seven could see again, the Gran was standing there in her cloak made of stars. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Wildly they turned and scanned the walls in the long room for arms; but not a shield, not a good ashen spear was there for a man to take and throw. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I struck at them, holding the body as a shield, and two fell bleeding from my nails at the first little swipe. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z A thrown spear came hurtling at Tyrion from the left and lodged in his shield with a woody chunk. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z By then they were in amongst the camp, riding past the ordered rows of tents, the blowing banners, and the stacks of shields and spears. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z "You say they flew no banners. What of the armor they wore? Did any of you note orna-ments or decorations, devices on shield or helm?" A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He summoned all his strength and yelled, “Cohorts—lock shields!” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Sometimes they struck each other with the edges of their shields, sometimes they clubbed each other with the pommels of their swords. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The guards shielded their eyes from the dreaded sight of Mwari’s country. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Later, it released a parachute and detached the now- expended shield. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Elizabeth hangs her head so her brown hair shields her face. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I try to get up, but Boggs pushes me back down, shielding my body with his own. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z She flung her cloak in front of her and fell on the explosive arrow, determined to shield Blackjack and the other pegasi and hopefully protect the mortals sleeping belowdecks. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Okay, it’s not the best idea, but it could work as a shield,” he said. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The earth, now warm, shifted; the first forepole slipped; loose rock fell from the face of the tunnel and caused a shield to give way. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z It continued past long storage racks that held a wide array of weaponry: magic swords, shields, powered armor suits, plasma rifles, railguns, and countless other weapons. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z In the middle of the glade, on the chief tree, there hung an enormous copper basin, triumphing over the beaten shields. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He shielded his eyes and, remembering what they’d taught him at the academy, shouted, “Police officer! Police officer!” Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Steel on steel, pink snow, broken shields and severed limbs, and it would all be done. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The convicts took White and eight members of his staff hostage and used them as shields as they pushed forward. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Karl took off the outback hat he always wore and used it to shield Sasha’s crotch from the eyes of passersby. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Riddle’s burnished gold shield was tucked away in a corner cabinet. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z She knelt over me and shielded me from the kids’ phone cameras. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z “Top of page one hundred and twelve. The description of the shield of Achilles.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The talk somehow works in their favor, there’s a shield in the language, there’s no fair way for us to fight. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z An ornate shield had been embroidered on the prince's padded surcoat. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I pretend I’m trying to catch a pop-up and shield my eyes from the sun with my hand. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z And now here I am on this train, wiping Carmine’s bottom while Mrs. Scatcherd hovers above us, shielding me with a blanket to hide the procedure from Mr. Curran, issuing instructions I don’t need. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z One moment he was reeling backward, half-crouched behind his scarred shield; the next he charged. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Their shields and sixrcoats also set them apart from each other. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The warriors clashed their shields and shouted together with one voice. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Sorrento stepped forward into it, positioning himself directly opposite us, just a few dozen yards away, on the other side of the shield. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Pax leaped in front of Gray, shielding him as he’d shielded his boy that long-ago time, lifted his chest, and growled a warning. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He was mounted on a shaggy grey stallion, his shield hung from the horse's side; wood banded with iron, white and grey, and on it the snarling face of a direwolf. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He holds his suit jacket with one hand and shields his eyes with the other. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped.” Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z One deflected off a car shield with hardly a dent, but the other caught a Laistrygonian in the chest, and the giant went down. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Pod handed him up his shield, a massive slab of heavy ironwood banded with steel. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Tears streamed from her eyes, dripped on the shield of Hercules in her lap. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Pale red pennons trailed from the ends of a few lances, but many more carried battle-axes and great- swords and shields hacked half to splinters. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z O’Dell had assembled protective shields for us—baseball caps with squares of clear plastic, rescued out of some garbage can, taped to the bills so they hung down in front of our faces. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “I know this has been quite a shock. We had no way to shield you from witnessing that. I’m so very sorry. Now, I know you have questions.” Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Two ugly boys who must have been his sons went before him, struggling with the weight of a heavy metal shield as tall as they were. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “He took Sohrab a month ago,” Zaman finally croaked, hands still shielding his face. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z His sword sheared off limbs, cracked heads, broke shields asunder—though few enough of the enemy had made it across the river with shields intact. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Then he raised both, shield and baby, above his head. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z I could never succeed in shielding the gash in my side from her. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I march past his guard post, hidden behind my shield. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The moment I touched the shield, I knew we were in trouble. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z “Lock shields and advance in turtle formation to the main gates. Try to stay in one piece. Draw their fire. Second line—” Gwen turned to Frank’s row without much enthusiasm. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z By African standards, Winnie was from a well-to-do family and had been shielded from some of the more unpleasant realities of life in South Africa. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He drifts toward second and raises his glove to shield his eyes from the sun. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Annabeth could imagine being an Ancient Greek, walking into the Parthenon and seeing this massive goddess with her shield, spear, and python, her free hand holding out Nike, the winged spirit of victory. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z After Zeitoun and Nasser prayed, they and the rest of the prisoners spent the morning shielding their eyes and mouths with their shirts, coughing through the poison. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Maybe Athena’s eyes shot lasers, or the snake behind her shield could spit poison. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z It was there where the palms of her hands and the soles of her feet grew shields no gloves or shoes could match. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z His shield bore a unicorn sigil, and a spiral horn two feet long jutted up from the brow of his horsehead helm. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Your friendship with Gwydion is no shield to me,” said Ellidyr. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z The clouds of dust shielding us from view are slowly starting to clear. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Before the Claremonts, the Kennedys and Clintons shielded the First Offspring from the press, giving them the privacy to go through awkward phases and organic childhood experiences and everything else. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z We sat on makeshift seats under a simple zinc shed shielding us from the sun. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Aside from my textbooks, my avatar had only a few meager possessions: a flashlight, an iron shortsword, a small bronze shield, and a suit of banded leather armor. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She tried to shield her eyes as sudden sunlight burst into the darkness, but she was yanked out before she could. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Was there a camera here somewhere, concealed in the maze of overhead plumbing, that could penetrate the fairy shield? Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Soldiers wore armor made from sculpted, quilted cloth that was almost as effective at shielding the body as European armor and much fighter. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z The shield had shown us at least three hundred enemies on the way. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Around the fiery circle, warriors on high stilts beat upraised swords against their shields. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z She remembered the awful sound of that brick hitting his forehead—an injury that had happened only because he’d tried to shield her from the Romans. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Westley dodged a sudden burst of flame, shielded Buttercup from the heat. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Finch steps back, shielding his eyes because the sun is peeking through the branches, and there is a crack as his foot comes down on a twig. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He distracted her with the bronze shield Frisbee. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z When I got closer, I spotted an open patch of ground directly in front of the castle’s entrance, just outside the shield wall. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z But on the north wall of the room there was an old war shield hanging from a wooden peg set into the white clay wall. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z However, though scientists can detect black holes, they still haven’t spotted the zeros at their centers, since the ugly singularities are shielded by the event horizon. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z With a single sweep of his sword he cut through her neck and, his eyes still fixed on the shield with never a glance at her, he swooped low enough to seize the head. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She jerked away and held up her scratched hands to shield her face. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z But there was no shielding Mama any longer, Dedd saw when they arrived at her house. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother took my coat from Jonas and held it up to shield us. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z She dropped her shield at my feet, and I threw it for her. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z She punctuated every word with a blow: Ron backed away, shielding his head as Hermione advanced. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “I used to carry a spear and a shield. I held victory in the palm of my hand. I was so much more than this.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He parried my strike and almost slammed me with his shield, but I jumped back. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z The protesters cried out and shielded themselves with their arms. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z But twenty years doing hair in the City had softened her arms and melted the shield that once covered her palms and fingers. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He put up a hand to shield his eyes. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The enchantments they had cast around themselves ought to be sufficient, in the near total darkness, to shield them from the notice of Muggles and normal witches and wizards. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He put his hand over his eyes to shield them from the stage lights and looked out into the dark part of the bar. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Frank ran to the giant’s head, picked up the nearest heavy object he could find—a legion shield—and slammed it into the giant’s nose. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z His private information is walled behind a mass of shields—not just one, but dozens. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z In housedress and sandals, Desdemona held her cardboard fan to her chest, shielding herself against the spectacle of life repeating itself. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Centrifugal force sent the shields flying off the railings like metal Frisbees. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He was a stout man with a manticore on his shield, and ornate scrollwork crawling across his steel breastplate. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I turn to the door, shielding my head and dropping my clothes. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The shield that guards the realms of men. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z With these and Athena’s shield and Hermes’ sword Perseus was ready for the Gorgons. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z One morning, the Ngoni came up the mountain dressed in animal skins, holding massive shields in one hand and spears in the other. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z Their golden hair was braided on their shoulders; the sun was blazoned upon their green shields, their long corslets were burnished bright, and when they rose taller they seemed than mortal men. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z When Dufarge, who was still shielding his eyes against the sight of the Laughing Man’s face, heard a queer exhalation of agony from the direction of the target, he was overjoyed. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Another army appeared on the ridge —hundreds of warriors in black-and-gray camouflage, armed with spears and shields. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Spears thrust at him from every side, but the shield wall broke beneath his weight. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The shield was propped on one seat, and next to it was a lady’s silk scarf. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z “That’s a lot of cops,” Javier said, walking over to the window and shielding his own eyes as Moss had done. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Althea stepped down from the table and picked up a sheet, which she unfolded and held up in front of Miss Peregrine to shield her from view. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The shields had been painted red-and-gold, though the Lannister lions were lumpy and misshapen, and already well scarred by die first boys to take a tilt at them. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Let his sword break and his shield shatter, Sansa thought coldly as she shoved out through the doors, let his courage fail him and every man desert him. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Both of us could conceal ourselves well enough without the Cloak, the true magic of which, of course, is that it can be used to protect and shield others as well as its owner. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I raised the tin up higher so that it was in front of my heart like a shield. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z She tried to shield them with her arms. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I picked up half of a shattered face shield after they went by. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z With more oxygen we might breathe the atmosphere, and ozone would form to shield the surface from solar ultraviolet radiation. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The pile of bricks Claire hid behind shielded her from the severest heat and most of the flying debris. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z He wraps his arm around me like a shield against curious eyes and guides me to his Tahoe down the street. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z The imaginary blanket shielded him from the cold as it had protected many generations before him. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Every section has the name of a saint whose picture is painted on a shield stuck on top of a pole by the prefect’s seat. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z The few who were listening lined up shoulder-to-shoulder, locking their shields to form an ox-hide—and-bronze wall, their spears bristling over the top like porcupine quills. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z As Boxcar leveled his shotgun at White’s chest, only inches away, White lifted his left forearm to shield himself. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Cassiopeia burst into fits of laughter while Penelope, eyes modestly shielded with one hand, walked across the room to give the bellpull a tug. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z But he chose a cap of iron and leather that fitted well upon his round head; and a small shield he also took. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The dirty airport curtain was a great comfort and a darkness and a shield. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Their purple-hooded yellow faces began to droop in the sun, so I shielded them with my other hand. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z In the bailey, her men closed about each other, hefting shields and spears. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Dukes and earls had rich rugs spread on the grass before their tents, with their shields hung up on display. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z That spring, she told the Treasury officials that from now on she expected them to shield her from journalists. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z "The king and council have determined that no man in the Seven Kingdoms is more fit to guard and protect His Grace than his sworn shield, Sandor Clegane." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She quieted her steps and shielded her candle as she neared. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Somehow he’d managed to climb onto the giant’s back and was hitting him on the head with a bronze shield—BONG! The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z “The crowd will shield me. I must go forward. Trust me, and do your part!” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z There is nowhere to hide out here, no trees or buildings that can shield us, but it doesn’t matter. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The cognizance was of a silver woman on a sable field, with a knight kneeling at her feet In her simplicity, Elaine had been delighted by the compliment cm the shield. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z They linked their arms to shield me, even the littlest girl. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He caught the next cut on his shield, then lurched back to his feet and drove Arron across the yard. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Fighting two-handed with just a sword gives you more power, but fighting one-handed with a shield gives you better defense and versatility. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z He was shielding me from the poison in my blood. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Matthias deflected it with his shield in a cascade of sparks and went after the horde leader. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He’s in a white button-up and brown khakis, his eyes shielded behind aviator sunglasses. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z They were arming them with spears and shields, putting iron halfhelms on their heads, and arraying them along the inner wall, a rank of snowy sentinels. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Once it lands here, they'll ditch the heat shield, all the life support stuff, and a bunch of empty fuel tanks. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z The last thing that Pippin saw, as sleep took him, was a dark glimpse of the old wizard huddled on the floor, shielding a glowing chip in his gnarled hands between his knees. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Soon the Fifth Cohort was equipped with new weapons and shields and helmets. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Back when the Night’s Watch had been much larger, its walls had been hung with rows of brightly colored wooden shields. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Whenever a gust passed, the kids turned so their backs served as shields against the wind. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Its shell was smaller, lighter, and made for a better shield. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z She tapped our plastic face shields, tugged at our coats, inspected our gloves. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Outside the gym, a shiny solar overhang shields a bunch of steel-blue tables in tidy rows. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z She has to shield the lenses with her hand. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z But there was no mistaking the shield of remoteness in his face and voice. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z A shield I can lift up and hide behind whenever I want. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z “The strongest trees are rooted in the dark places of the earth. Darkness will be your cloak, your shield, your mother’s milk. Darkness will make you strong.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I tore off the shields I wore over my eyes. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z He thought she would be his lance and shield; now he would have to be his own. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Right beside the gates, in a small group that was carefully shielded from the crowds by the police, stood the five famous children, together with the grownups who had come with them. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z Across her knees lay an ancient shield—a battered circle of wood and bronze, painted with the likeness of Akhlys herself holding a shield, so the image seemed to go on forever, smaller and smaller. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I rolled my eyes, then shielded them as a blast of wind blew dust and ash into my face. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Obinze was drawn to his gaucheness; in the young man’s clothes, and in the way that he stood, was an outsiderness he could not shield even if he had wanted to. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Their absorption in one another, the heat of their bodies, their mingling smells and the movements of their limbs—these things shielded them from certain truths. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The beautiful shield, a gift from my brother, was badly damaged. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z This was one time he was glad to be shielded. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z He shielded the glare of it with his hand and when he did he could see almost to the rear of the box. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Thalia brought up the rear, brandishing her shield like she was driving back whatever pursued them. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I had Riptide in my pocket The magic shield/ wristwatch Tyson had made for me was on my wrist. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Slowly he rose, shielding his brow from the sun’s glare. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z In front of the legionnaires, like a line of giant dominoes, stood their red and gold shields, each the size of a refrigerator door. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z She looked up at the sky; dusky clouds shifted above, shielding, then revealing, then shielding the stars again. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He was naked, lying as if in a swoon on a heap of filthy rags: his arm was flung up, shielding his head, and across his side there ran an ugly whip-weal. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I put the camera down because I don’t need a shield anymore and because I’m hungry. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z She paused halfway across the yard and stared toward the driveway, shielding her eyes from the sun. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z "Give her some space," I say, arcing my arm in front of her as a shield while we make our way to the church steps. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z She slapped her silver bracelet, and the shield Aegis spiraled into full form. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z They had given Frankie a cot by the window, shielded from the other beds by a linen divider. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “You managed to hack through a shield that has almost never been breached.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z As they closed to either side, the blue knight reined hard, smashing one man full in the face with his splintered shield while his black destrier lashed out with a steel-shod hoof at the other. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He handed spear and shield to the two herdsmen, and in they went, Telemakhos too. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z When the giant looked up, I slid off his face, shield- bashing his nose on the way down. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Let the Bible, my grandmother says, become your sword and your shield. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z “I didn’t see anything in the shield, but I don’t like surprises.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z His belt is undone and he has it stretched between his hands as a kind of shield. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The move activates his armguards—an enormous, glowing blue shield bursts outward from them in a circle, arcing protectively in front of us both. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The bright sun reflected off the side mirror of the truck, and Stanley had to shield his eyes with his hand. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z That’s a perfect sample of the luck of the Bobos; a million and nine trees out there in ’em woods and Pap had to go pick the only one that was toting a invisible shield. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z I shield my eyes with one hand and follow Uriah to a long, narrow room with beds on either side. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Prince Joffrey ... no, King Joffrey . . . stepped out from behind the shields of his Kingsguard. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z And I’d say, “Yes, the salute is a Persian symbol for shielding your eyes from the light of greatness when a boss comes in the room.” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Lo and behold, the mouth of a calm river at length came into view, with level shores unbroken, free from rock, shielded from wind— by far the best place he had found. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It looked pretty much standard issue—the same kind of round shield we always used in capture the flag. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The power of her shield was so great that his dragon-women bodyguards fled in a panic, dropping the golden coffin and leaving him alone. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z He held a massive shield in one hand and a spear in the other. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z He crossed his arms, trying to shield the camera from my view. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I glanced up, shielding my eyes from the sun with my vine-stained right hand. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He might have chanced it all the same, but then Penny had landed a blow on his shield and the moment was gone, never to return. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z My voice breaks awkwardly on the word cheese, and I duck my head, shielding my face behind a curtain of hair. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He patted the towel tighter on his head and tried his best to shield his half-naked body from the customers. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Soon riot police stormed the scene, pushing against the crowd with riot shields as if they were going to push everyone into the sea and drown them. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Olympic shield emblazoned on the breast and bright brass buttons, each with a miniature shield. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Tats points at the window, and I move, a fraction too late, as I catch Lauren’s gaze again before shielding myself behind the drapes. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I still remember looking up at him and thinking how strong and tall he looked, like a giant tree shielding me. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z He spun, blocking Ar- ron’s cut with the edge of his shield and meeting Emrick’s with his sword. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Oh, Lancelot,” she sang as she stitched at the shield- crown. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I raced to wedge myself between them, yanking Maribel’s shirt down, shielding her with my body. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Clouds shielded the sun, colors were overshot with gray. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I had forgotten that I was supposed to shield him from his own excesses. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The Carter Cowboys were scared of no one, absolutely no one, and just as the Permian players walked around with a shield of invincibility, so did they, a shield ten times stronger. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z They hid their morbid curiosity behind the shield of scientific investigation. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Helms too they chose, and round shields: their bosses were overlaid with gold and set with gems, green and red and white. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Mark tossed the wood shield to the side. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I could trace their feeds faintly, because they weren’t shielding them. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “But another shield would not harm me, and is helpful if the other one stops working.” Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Denna gripped my arm for balance and I held up a hand to shield my eyes from dust and leaves. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Stalwart Shield shall not be forgotten. Have him washed and dressed for battle and bury him with cap and shield and spears.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Harry asked her thickly through the gum shield. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Both of his hands went up, trying to shield his face from another hit, but I wasn’t going to go easy on him. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z These items are power-ups—temporary bursts of super speed, wings to help you fly for short periods, shields of defense that can stop an enemy attack, and so on. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When Dimple tried to peek, he turned, shielding the page from her view. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z His axe was shivering her shield, cracking the wood on the downswing, tearing off long pale splinters when he wrenched it back. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Slowly, reverently, Matthias lowered the shield of Martin, down on to the stone circle that had been carved many long years before to receive it. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Standing there alone, with my big blue-feathered helmet and my huge shield, I felt like an idiot. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z She could see the gleaming armor of Fae and mortal warriors, hear the clash of shields and the snarl of vicious beasts, and smell blood and rotting corpses all around her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “Stairs and dark rooms. There were swords hung on the wall, and spears and shields, like a museum. And I saw the young man. He was...dancing.” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He had a sword in one hand and a shield in the other. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “You won’t get out of here, even by using her as a shield. No one will help you. They're all gone.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z A silver trout ornamented the crest of his greathelm, twin to the one painted on his shield. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The blue knight let his broken shield drop to the ground to free his left arm, and then the Knight of Flowers was on him. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She couldn’t believe that a shield with a red dragon on it was a coincidence, seeing as the dragon in Anya’s barn had been red. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Beowulf lifted him in his arms and set him on his shield. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z The entire First Cohort was advancing on them, spears levelled, shields locked. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Percy found himself stuck on an island of dust not much bigger than a shield. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z They served not only as shields, but as cutting boards for fish and as bowls for mixing food. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Imagine it now, with the horses twice as heavy as the soft-mouthed hunters of our own midnight pageants, with the men themselves twice heavier on account of arms and shield. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He will stand behind his shield and make me come at him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They carried shields made from flattened cars, and clubs that were tree trunks with rusty spikes bristling at the end. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z All up at once, the men took helm and shield— four fighting men, counting Odysseus, with Dolios’ half dozen sons. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Flanking the doorway were two armored manikins—like skeletal scarecrows made from bronze pipes, outfitted with full suits of Roman armor, shield and sword. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I hold my umbrella in front of me, like a warrior’s shield, to keep the rain from hitting my face. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The shield made a mild clanking sound as it was laid to rest in its niche. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Dr. Lopez shielded her mouth with the side of her hand so she could speak confidentially. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Milo shielded his eyes with one hand and waved the other desperately, but the colors continued to grow brighter and brighter and brighter, until an even more curious thing began to happen. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z "Well that's when you shoulda seen him. When he seen them cops riding up he reached back of his saddle and come up with some kind of old shield." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z My bronze shield still hung on the wall, dented and unusable. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Next she disconnected the wiring between the electromagnetic shield and the detector, and found the wiring plan in a drawer of the filing cabinet and set light to it. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Mark turned a corner and lurched down the alley that led back to the Shack, sticking close to the building on his right for a partial shield. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z His shield bore the storm god’s cloudy hand, lightning crackling from his fingers down to a raging sea, but the paint was discolored and peeling, the wood beneath starting to rot. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The big knight lifted the prisoner’s shield, which was hanging behind him, and showed or, a chevron gules, between three thistles vert. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Thalia had her spear and shield of terror, Aegis. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Penny’s lance descended just in time for its blunted point to brush his shoulder; his own lance wobbled as he brought it down and banged it noisily off a comer of her shield. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She tried to sear that beautiful sight on her memory as a shield to the ugliness that she now knew was about to happen. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z It was better that a spear point should stay an the shield, rather than glance off upward or downward, and perhaps hit a more vulnerable point of the body armour. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “I know you’ve both been too afraid to say anything, to do anything, but your silence isn’t shielding us from hatred.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z She stopped in front of Leo and turned, spreading her arms as if she meant to personally shield him. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She had to shoulder through while the septon called upon the Smith to lend strength to Joffrey's sword and shield, the Warrior to give him courage, the Father to defend him in his need. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He took the ball on a pass from Fornatee and dashed up the middle of the field, fighting his way through the Phoenix defense and shielding the ball with his large frame. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z The trousers were big and bunched up when Obinze tightened his belt, but the jacket, also big, shielded this unsightly pleat of cloth at his waist. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Dressed in forest green, they were wearing helmets designed to fend off tiger attacks—metal shields covered the backs of their necks. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z I raised my shield instinctively; I had the feeling something was stalking me. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z He covered swiftly with his shield as the poisoned metal barb clanged harmlessly off it. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z In 2005, the Court recognized that differences between children and adults required that kids be shielded from the death penalty under the Eighth Amendment. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The damage must prevent the sight shield from reactivating. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Most of the beds were shielded off by curtains. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The two of them almost crashed into each other directly under the Berg, and Mark immediately leaned in to try to protect both of them with his shield. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Hrothgar had fallen asleep on his throne, his white-haired head against his polished shield. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z He wheeled and raced after the thrower, but the man raised his own shield over his head. lyrion circled around him, raining axe blows down on the wood. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The thimble was a crucial part of architect Frank Burnham’s design, meant to shield the surrounding wooden walls from the superheated gases exiting the stack. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “Dunno —” Then, to their right, came a sudden blaze of light, so bright in the darkness that both of them flung up their hands to shield their eyes. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The first bomb took down the outer shield, and the second bomb finished the job. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He slammed his shield into the giant’s nose until Alcyoneus began to snore. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I jumped back, then counterattacked with Riptide, but Luke slammed my blade away with his shield. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z They didn’t want people to abandon the town, because they needed to use civilians as a shield against the military. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Their oval shields were emblazoned with a large Greek letter K - kappa. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Whenever we rounded a corner, she would try to make a shield out of her body to protect the babies from what she felt sure would be mutilation or death. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Obviously, then, there is little basis for the hope or belief that the gonads of any organism are shielded from chemicals in the environment. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Her face was half hidden by the arm she was leaning on, her eyes shielded by the fingers of one hand. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She’d hang a cloth cockpit cover on one side of the wing to shield her aircraft’s pilot and navigator from the wind. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z He had a lightning bolt on his shield and her father had sent him out to behead the Hound's brother. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z A gold police shield hung around his neck. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z My fifth shield lasted me the rest of his training. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I raised my shield over us, but I knew it wouldn’t be enough. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z He dodged my attack and slammed his tail into my shield, knocking me aside. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “It is there. You will know when it is time to use that strength as your shield from what they will do to you.” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z When she stepped out into full daylight, shielding her eyes, I could see that we were going to have a brother or sister. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Quentyn had trained with spear and sword and shield since he was old enough to walk, but that meant nothing now. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z But during the bright day when the soldiers searched the street he slept safely in the furthermost corner of the hut behind a pile of straw O-lan gathered to make a shield for him. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Then I run back to the end of the hallway and around the corner and crouch, my back to the doors, as I press the detonation button and shield my ears with my palms. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Buttercup shielded her eyes and put her head straight back, staring up into the darkness toward the top, which seemed shrouded and out of reach. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Matthew shuffled in a circle, one hand shielding his eyes from the sun as he took in their new surroundings. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The clans launched every type of weapon they could think of at the shield, but nothing affected it. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Zeus himself inspired me; I wrenched my dogskin helmet off my head, dropped my spear, dodged out of my long shield, ran for the king’s chariot and swung on to embrace and kiss his knees. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I look at the captain’s wheel and half expect to see Papa Joseph wearing his hat with the flaps on the side and back to shield him from the sun. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z The shadowy ghosts parted for her, scattering before the terrible aura of her shield. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z If they kept low they would not be easily seen; the incline would shield them from view of the Institute. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Maybe I could defend myself if I could get my shield activated. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z He would need that moment of happiness to hold onto in the next few weeks, for a struggle was coming from which she could no longer shield him. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Keep going,” she says, shielding her face from the sun. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z If we made the heat shield and outer hull detachable, they could ditch a lot of weight after landing at Ares 3, and have a lighter ship for the traverse to Ares 4. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to throw my hands up to shield them, but they had strapped me down in Velcro cuffs. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He recites and makes us remember, They went forth to battle, but they always fell, Their eyes were fixed above the sullen shields. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Quinn’s lips tightened slightly, “This call is shielded—thoroughly. I’m making it at a certain personal risk.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z He raised his arms as a shield, but they did not protect him from the blows of the soldiers’ fists and rifle stocks. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Will it transform into a shield or a sword?” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z They never said anything like that to me; they always tried to shield me, to protect me even from the slightest troubles, but I could tell. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I’m past the shields that protect the surface level of Warcross and have dived into the sprawling, encrypted, anonymous underground world of virtual reality that has sprung up right under the Warcross platform. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Though he had carried himself with a certain chill and proud bearing, his demeanor had been a shield to hide the profound sadness I had only caught a glimpse of that first night. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z It was a simple adobe ranch house, squatting low to the good earth, its rusted tin roof shielding it from the hot sun. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z A woman in a green tokar reached for a weeping child, pulling him down into her arms to shield him from the flames. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Quickly they searched the bodies of the Orcs, gathering their swords and cloven helms and shields into a heap. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Cursing at him, three men used their shields to push him to the wall. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z There are a thousand tiny beer companies in Germany, shielded from competition with one another because each German brewery has virtually a local monopoly, and they are also shielded from competition with imports. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Above us, a mat of grass suspended on branches shields our faces from the sunlight. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Most peculiar of all, the bound knight’s shield carried the three thistles and the chevron, with a red canton. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I shielded my eyes from the sun and admired my completed work of art. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Both hit the shields cleanly and were well past before the padded butts came spinning around. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I shielded my eyes from Inti and looked upward. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z He was wearing a long-sleeved shirt, leather gloves and a welding shield. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z But put aside two broadswords and two spears for our own use, two oxhide shields nearby when we go into action. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Four times he struck at me with his right paw and sent me overboard, and four times I lost my shield. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “Well fought,” Jon said to Horse, “but you drop your shield too low when pressing an attack. You will want to correct that, or it is like to get you killed.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I am the fire that bums against the cold, the light that brings the dawn, the horn that wakes the sleepers, the shield that guards the realms of men. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Back outside, he had to shield his eyes from the brightness. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z “How did you get a message through my shields?” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They held their great shields above them like a roof, while in their midst they bore two trunks of mighty trees. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Then once more, orc-fashion, he leapt aside, and as Sam sprang at him, using the heavy bundle as both shield and weapon, he thrust it hard into his enemy’s face. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z “Dispel!” says Dylan, holding up a hand to shield his eyes. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z The guys standing on the sidewalk are all covered with thick, dark coats and baseball caps that shield their eyes. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “Well, this package just came in from someone on your beat and it’s addressed to your shield number.” 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He was in his armor, with the direwolf shield of Winterfell strapped to his saddle and Grey Wind padding by his side. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z We had all best keep our shields up. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The heat from the explosion melted through the shield as if it were a plastic spoon. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z When Laila approached the young man, he looked up, shielded the sun from his eyes with a hand. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z "You stiff-necked fool," he mut-tered, "too proud to listen. Can you eat pride, Stark? Will honor shield your children?" A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Boo Boo shielded the right side of her face from the glare of the sun. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z He followed her finger and saw the line of cops in black gear, their batons out, their shields up, as they completely blocked Broadway at 4th Street. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I practically needed an Iguanador Nation force shield to protect me. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z When the colonial armies invaded, the Zulu charged into battle with nothing but spears and shields against men with guns. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Then he took off his own armour and hung it neatly on a nearby tree with the shield on top. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Helmuth curls, knees to his chest, arms shielding his head, gasping for air. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z The shield had been badly damaged in a manticore attack last winter, but now it was perfect again—not a scratch. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z His hand changed into an orange paw, with enormous claws that sparked against Thalia’s shield as he slashed. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Even the Romans had raised him on a shield and made him praetor, and he’d only known them for a couple of weeks. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Like a storm they broke upon the line of the men of Gondor, and beat upon helm and head, and arm and shield, as smiths hewing the hot bending iron. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z A hundred skeletal Roman legionnaires led the way with shields and spears. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z “You do care,” Cole said, shielding his face. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The red metal of the drone glints in the blazing sun; I shield my eyes from the light and stare at the mechanical spy as if it has eyes. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I had to run to catch up,' and tripped over somebody’s shield, so I didn’t look much like a co-captain. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Above the entryway was a design with markings on it that looked like a shield. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Huddled against the back wall were naked people, male and female, all trying to hide, shielding their faces with their hands. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Heart pounding, I lifted my hands to shield myself, as if that would stop a speeding bullet. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Ethan pressed me, but I had no trouble defending, even without a shield. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Fewer than a dozen shields remained, sad grey things with faded paint and long cracks in the wood. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The boy got his shield up and tried a clumsy countercut. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I am the shield that guards the realms of men. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Bob brought us all this way because he thought you could help. But I guess you’re too busy staring at that shield and crying. I can’t blame you. It looks just like you.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Those in front had to shield their faces against the heat. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Behind them the church tower rose high above the rooftops, and there was nothing now to shield them from the sentry's eyes. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z But with the khal off hunting, it was pleasant to lie back on soft cushions and be carried across Vaes Dothrak, with red silk curtains to shield her from the sun. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Thousands of flying avatars and ships continued to buzz around the shield, occasionally firing bullets, lasers, missiles, and other projectiles at it, all of which impacted harmlessly on the surface. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z If Jon had not interposed his shield, it might have staved his breastplate in and broken half his ribs. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Somehow, one of the other bounty hunters had found a way to hack through my own shields. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Chip shielded his eyes as Big Dub walked over to them, his racket perched on his shoulder. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Hathaway shielded his eyes and at last said, “Captain Wilder!” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I glance at the program I’m running to bypass Ren’s shields. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The beams bounce off his fingernails, five hard blue shields. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z If I can jump over one of the tables and use it as a shield—no, I am too short to jump over the tables, and not strong enough to tip one over. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Thalia drew her shield and held it up as she ran down the highway. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z The elastic bands that connected her perspiration shields to her slip he unsnapped and snapped again, teasing her and himself with the sound of the snaps and the thrill of his fingertips on her shoulders. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Xenocrates put up his hands to shield himself from it, but Goddard didn’t flinch in the least. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Tía Mimi's hedge of bright red ginger shielded us somewhat from the sight of the eyesore palace and of the dictator strolling of a Sunday afternoon with his three-year-old grandson in a minuscule general's uniform. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Others managed to close ranks and raise their shields. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Four brothers took their exercise together every day, fighting with staves and wooden shields in the Flowstone Yard. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I shield my eyes from the bright sun and turn to look at the house we can finally call home. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z This piece looked like it might have been meant as a shield for a god, but it hadn’t turned out properly. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z What wouldn’t he give to shield her from those wild, bloody horrors! Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z A week later, they took the shield off. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z But when she and Zero both turn their heads simultaneously, I realize that she is a proxy, a security shield behind which Zero can completely hide his identity. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They stooped for helm and shield and left him there contorted, in his brutal sling, and shut the doors, and went to join Odysseus, whose mind moved through the combat now to come. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It rhymes with shield and is spelled like it too. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The wolf's head on his shield was slashed half to pieces, raw wood showing where deep gouges had been hacked in the oak, but Robb himself seemed unhurt. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z First, I bring up my shields and switch to the anonymous, invisible version of my account. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z It wanted to hunt so badly that the shield which hid its menace was slipping, putting an edge to its presence. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “That isn’t how he works, is it? Who are you going to use as a shield today, Potter?” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “You have a look, Prosper,” Scipio whispered, while he and Mosca shielded the confessional from view. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z So, in a sense, my dad was shielding me by not talking. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z They were in full armor, enameled steel from helm to heel, long pale cloaks over their shoulders, shining white shields strapped to their left arms. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z All swords out now, all shields up to the nose, all prayers said, all teeth clenched. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z Emily shielded her eyes, but still the glaring rays managed to bend their way around her hand, dulling her sight. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Their shields hung wearily, not covering them properly. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I stood in the front of the fine as always, because the back was for the girls who belonged to cliques, girls who giggled and whispered to one another, shielded from the teachers. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z And it could be enclosed and shielded by technology. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The knight came after, holding his shield before him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z State governments are broadly shielded from recovery for their employees' misconduct unless the employee works for an agency that can be sued. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z When he removes his hands, a copy of the top of the fractal shield floats above the cube. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A black shield rimmed with iron for his left arm, a blunted longsword for his right hand. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “The shield of Hercules. He painted me on its surface, so his enemies would see me in their final moments—the goddess of misery.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The walls were lined with metal shelves six stories high, decorated with war banners, painted shields, and the stuffed heads of dragons, hydras, giant lions, and wild boars. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Originally, in the time of prebiotic elaboration of peptides and nucleotides from inorganic ingredients in the water on the earth, there was nothing to shield out ultraviolet radiation except the water itself. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z A horde of Cyclopes was hammering away at the campers of the Fifth Cohort, who were trying to keep their shields locked just to stay alive. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Nok and her parents stood in the temple courtyard, a sprawling jackfruit tree shielding them from the afternoon sun. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z His voice was hard, edged with the clash of shields and the scream of arrows. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Ivan screamed with her as he recoiled back, arms up to shield himself. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “Max, get inside,” I say, and rush to get behind Mrs. Bessermann, to shield her from the eyes at the hospital. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z In the floor, dug into the rock, was a hole about ten feet across, covered by a heavy metal shield. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Even with my base layers on and the stiff shell of my red winter jacket shielding my torso, I can’t help but shiver. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z No matter how much my parents wanted to shield me, there was no way of protecting me from the growing fear that soon we would be at war with Germany. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z The entrance is a few steps below street level, the windows shielded with panels of lace. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The shield was heavier than I would have liked, but do soldiers ever get to choose their ordnance? Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “Big blip in Europe. Southern Italy. No shield.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “You must have a new shield made for you, so that you can go on with your tournaments without being recognized. What sort of blazon will you have?” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z My shield arm went numb, and the air burned. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The ancient oaks of St. Charles Avenue arched over the avenue like a canopy shielding him from the mild winter sun that splashed and sparkled 011 the chrome of the motorcycle. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet White was more forgiving of frailty than Hoover was, and he often tried to shield his men from the boss man’s anger. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z My shield was the size of an NBA backboard, with a big caduceus in the middle. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Swords lay by their sides, and shields were at their feet. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Then Hector struck with a true aim; the spear hit the center of Achilles’ shield. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I kept a binder in my hands, ready to use it as a shield if necessary. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z No basic shields of any sort to protect their data. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He swung his arms back like he was batting, then shielded his eyes. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z That was how I’d obtained my avatar’s sword, shield, and armor. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He had on a sailors hat with the brim pulled down childishly to shield his eyes, although there was no sun out. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z A body covered hers, shielding her from the worst of the falling debris. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z They had a great time wrestling for the bronze shield and playing Get the Greek. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z My hack manages to access some of his more public information and even a few of his messages—but everything else is still secured behind a wall of shields that I’ve never seen before. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “You said that security shield had almost never been breached. Who else got in?” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I strapped Aress shield to my arm “Were going to have to jump for it.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Both parties later swore to terms of peace set by their arbiter, Athena, daughter of Zeus who bears the stormcloud as a shield— though still she kept the form and voice of Mentor. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “He came between us, and dazzled us, and made our shields bum.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Dell dropped down to the asphalt to shield himself from the peeping professionals. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z He was listening, Nels knew; his tired demeanor shielded an active mind from view. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z My ship was fast, and my shields were top-of-the-line, so they managed to hold up long enough for me to reach orbit. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She held a candle, shielding its flame from the draught with her hand; and the light flowed through it, like sunlight through a white shell. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z They whisper to each other, as if trying to shield Chou and me from news we already knew. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reynolds shielded her eyes from the footlights to see out over the audience. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z "Is this meant to be your shield, my lord? A piece of pa-per?" A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She’d picture the Italian flag flapping in the town square, with its stripes and shield. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z Each was hung with a round gold shield. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Constance and Methuselah carried lanterns; Matthias bore the Warrior’s shield upon his arm. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Frank watched as Percy plowed through a line of legionnaires, scattering their shields with his personal cyclone. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Half her men were on their feet by then, reaching for shields and spears and axes. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Garfield's mother was in Ohio visiting her daughters, and they shielded her from the news reports until they knew more about his condition. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z As the last house on its street, it was set back from the surrounding properties and shielded by a grove. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z If there were no event horizon, no cosmic censor that shields the singularity from the rest of the universe, very strange things might happen. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z He strapped Robb's shield in place and handed up his helm. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “I had nae wish to kill! He was own cousin to the Orkneys! And think ye that the southron prig, him of the white shield, had before refused to ride with him!” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He was galloping around his enemy, using sword and shield, while the giant swung a javelin the size of a telephone pole and the crowd cheered. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z No matter what I run on them, each one looks like a cube of gibberish floating in my view, locked tight behind a shield. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Then I looked over at my bunk, and I saw my old shield hanging on the wall. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He ripped the scarf from his cap and shielded his nostrils with it. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “You see my difficulty, Madame. In this matter of the handkerchief, even, am I to believe you? Or are you shielding your friend’s daughter?” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Across their backs they bore round wicker shields covered with hides and boiled leather, displaying painted images of snakes and spiders, severed heads, bloody hammers, broken skulls, and demons. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He was smothering Moss, using himself as a shield, and it was the only comfort Moss found in that terrible moment. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z In the old days, five elfin warlocks would form a pentagram around the target and spread a magic shield over it, temporarily stopping time inside the enchanted enclosure. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Michael and his archers tried to retreat, but Annabeth stayed right beside me, fighting with her knife and mirrored shield as we slowly backed up the bridge. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The sellsword stepped left again, away from the shield, and caught Ser Vardis across the stomach, the razor edge of his blade leaving a bright gash when it bit into the knight's plate. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He puts up his hand to shield his eyes, so I lower the beam. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “But even if that shield does drop, to reach the castle, we’ll still have to fight our way through the largest army in the OASIS.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Sheed hinged up at his waist, shielding his eyes with one hand and squinting into the sunlight. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He spread his hands, and the tables were suddenly covered with equipment: helmets, bronze swords, spears, oxhide shields coated in metal. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The ghosts pounded their swords against their shields. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I turn my laptop to shield my face that’s exploding in unnamed emotions, each one rearing itself and layering on top of the others before I can express it. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Item three: We have also found his shield and sword belt. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z A small crowd from the refugee camp was beating and kicking a young man crouched on the ground, his hands placed on his head to shield some of the blows. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z This shield was impenetrable and indestructible and could vaporize just about anything that touched it. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z My armor appeared on my body, my shield appeared in a sling on my back, and my sword appeared in its scabbard, hanging at my side. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Police officers get into a long line, facing off against the protesters, but the officers have shields in front of them like they’re worried that the protesters might hurt them. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Without telling the others what he was doing, he ran over to grab it, then sprinted out into the clearing, heading straight for the Shack and for Alec, using the wood as a shield. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z His golden shield was uncovered, and lo! it shone like an image of the Sun, and the grass flamed into green about the white feet of his steed. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I could sense her mental shields going up, like this was not a safe subject. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z In the mirror of the bright shield he could see them clearly, creatures with great wings and bodies covered with golden scales and hair a mass of twisting snakes. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The Sixers had installed some type of magical shield over Castle Anorak, a semitransparent dome that completely covered the castle and the area around it. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z And at the very moment I fall back for good he glimpses who I am, and I see him crouch down, like a broken child, shielding from me his wide immigrant face. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Her little hands had been tucked inside to keep them warm and a fold of blanket had been drawn over her head to shield it from the wind. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Patient and sure-footed, she accepted Tyrion with hardly a squeal when he clambered onto her back, and remained motionless as he reached for shield and lance. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z These, and her armor and shield and scimitar and the two saddles and the rest of the horses' fine furnishings were put into the sacks. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z A smaller blue shield glows around his moving arm. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Dad held up his right hand to his face, as if to shield it from Mom’s riveting gaze. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Helene goes for hers like a jewel thief for rubies, holding the bracers to the light, exclaiming at how Blackcliff s diamond symbol is seamlessly hammered into the shield. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The thought made me newly determined to have it as a shield against his wrath when he caught up with me, as he surely would. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I raised the shield, and Beckendorf s sword clanged against it. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Bronze, they were, brighter than polished shields, glowing with their own heat, burning behind a veil of smoke rising from the dragon’s nostrils. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z On one side a man jumped into the water, trying to drown himself; on the other, a woman was giving birth, as her husband shielded her with his coat. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “Don’t worry about that, my love. We’ll get you a change of clothes,” said Mother, moving in front of him to shield his embarrassment. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He raised the cage, shielding himself, and gave it a vicious shake. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “Something that multiplies at the same rate and type as the shield itself.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z If the stuff caught fire, she didn’t even have one of our pitiful little shields. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I try to ignore her, try to find some Quichua words to use as shields or weapons. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Matthew shuffled in a circle, one hand shielding his eyes from the sun as he took in their new surroundings. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He turned back with a handsome crested helmet in one hand, in the other an old shield coated with dust—a shield Laertes bore soldiering in his youth. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It seemed wisest for Otto and me to leave during the night, but with clouds shielding the sliver of moon, the dark was near absolute. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Tebo hide is highly prized by wizards for protective shields and clothing. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Quietly, I make an up-swipe gesture with two fingers and bring up my shields, then hunt for the security that blankets the dome. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z With Hector balanced on my hip, I position myself as a human shield near the door while simultaneously keeping my eye on Lenny’s nice lamp, ready to leap for it if necessary. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Bull Number One crashed into her shield, and the phalanx broke. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z The com itself seemed to shield her as she ran through it, impossibly growing taller, denser, reaching outward and upward, alive, alive, whispering for her to run, run, not to stop, never to stop. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z But he does have something to shield him from the sun. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z The chief mate’s body landed on top of her, shielding her from the blow. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z They turn their heads in greeting, shielding their eyes from the sun’s glare. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Frank pulled Hazel under the nearest table and shielded her with his body. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The Poor Fellows went before them, forcing men aside with their shields, walling off a narrow path. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The high oceanic temperatures will release more water vapor into the air, increasing cloudiness, shielding the Earth from sunlight and delaying the end a little. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Once the door began to open, letting in a crack of moonlight so bright it was painful, the boy scuttled to the corner of the crate and huddled there, shielding himself from the light. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Spends the long night at Fredericksburg piling corpses in front of himself to shield him from bullets. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I had my body shield activated, but surprisingly, no one took a shot at me. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z These doors are banded with steel, and there are shields and dragons carved into their surfaces. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He raised a hand to shield his eyes. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I grinned and shielded my eyes from the sun with one hand. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Her speed increases and she brings a hand up alongside her face, shielding it from my view. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I croaked, keeping my hand close against my chest to shield the view from outsiders. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Tyrion barely got his shield up in time, and the wood seemed to explode inward under the force of the blow. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I manage to shield my face with my arms as shattered bits of matter, some of it burning, rain down around me. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z And at the center of all this insanity stood Castle Anorak itself, an onyx jewel gleaming beneath the Sixers’ transparent spherical shield. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The willow tree overhanging the brook shielded us from all eyes, and the maze kept our secrets. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The massive mech clutched his signature golden bow in one hand and had a large spiked shield strapped to the other. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The tragedy underscored the necessity of shielding the high voltages at play in the lab. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Colin stood there, holding his skateboard in front of him like a shield, looking not exactly like himself. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Bigger flung his hands upward to shield his face and the impact of the ball struck his wrist. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The closed door shields me from the sounds of people talking, feet clomping. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Each detonation was followed by a brief atomic light show, and then the blast would dissipate harmlessly against the shield. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z His lance was striped in the same colors, and his shield bore the grape cluster sigil of his House. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z From the armory came a clatter of shields and swords, as the latest lot of boys and raw recruits armed themselves. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The cool morning breeze and clouds thankfully shielded us from the otherwise oppressive heat. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z With an iron grip his arm instantly went around Jonathan’s neck as he yanked him up against his body like a shield. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Fred was looking up at the straps, shielding his eyes from the sun. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z This was caused by little pieces of our heat shield burning up and coming off, as it was supposed to do, to protect us from the searing frictional heat. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Their shields and spears lay ready by the door. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He looked back and the road was clear and unending; there was nothing to shield him from the soldier’s bullet. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “It’s not really mind-reading,” Cain murmurs, and I wrap my arms around myself and lean away, though I know doing so won’t shield my thoughts any better. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Thus shielded by madness and metaphor, I boldly told him that I knew of his crime: pouring poison into King Hamlet’s ears. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “I know it’s been a rough year for many of you,” he continued, shielding his narrow eyes from the sun with a foolscap. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Every few seconds some hapless avatar or ship would inadvertently fly or careen into the shield and get vaporized, like a fly hitting a bug zapper. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z One senator denounced the various “illegal plots, counterplots, espionage, decoys, dictographs” that were being used not to “detect and prosecute crime but...to shield profiteers, bribe takers and favorites.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z This would, she believed, shield her daughters from the social contempt that had so wounded her. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Your idea about getting away from the ogre by sledding on that rusted shield was a very good one. You saved us both that day.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z On his left arm was a large white shield. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I attacked and sliced off the edge of his shield, but that didn’t even faze him. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Several of the drones hover too close to the gates—when they try to cross over, they hit an invisible shield that disables them, sending them clattering to the ground. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Miss Sadie held up her hand, shielding herself from the stark light of day. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z The goddess thrust her spear at the giant, then brandished her shield with the fearsome bronzed visage of Medusa. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I feel shielded by the herbs, by the man with the straight spine and starched cotton fez. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She clutched her leather tote bag to her side like a shield, and it was only when she released it that I noticed her hands were shaking. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Her shield was shivered in many pieces, and her arm was broken; she stumbled to her knees. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Urzen stood outside his door, a sinewy man with a round shield slung over his back. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I hold these things up as talismans to protect me; all my awards are thin paper shields to keep me safe from the hatred that surrounds me and my friends. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Off to their left, Frank could see the main line of the Fifth Cohort advancing in turtle formation, shields forming a shell over their heads and sides. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Was it a quality inherent in women, or did they just learn to shield their personal regrets, to suspend their lives, subsume themselves in child care? Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z His continued presence, even after Daenerys had given herself to another before the eyes of gods and men, would provoke any husband, and Quentyn no longer had the queen to shield him from Hizdahr’s wroth. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Summer asked, standing and holding her pillow up like a shield. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Tommen got his pony up to a brisk trot, waved his sword vigorously, and struck the knight's shield a solid blow as he went by. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z They installed powerful force shields over each of them and stationed armored battalions outside the shield walls. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z His great head lay pillowed against a sand dune and a dozen or more soldiers waved their wicker shields, trying to fan cool air upon him. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z As Marshall turned to Cecilia, Leon raised a cupped hand to shield his face, but could not disguise from his sister the tremor along his shoulders. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The mechanical lizard’s armored head almost touched the top of the spherical shield. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “You’ll see. Capture the flag is Friday night. Do you have your own sword and shield?” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Half the days of his life had been spent with sword and shield, training for this moment. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The cap’n had me as a shield, ducking behind me so the woman couldn’t see him. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z "Aye, soon enough," Osha agreed, "but we need food, and there may be some survived this. Stay together. Meera, keep your shield up and guard our backs." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I tried not to stare as Mrs. O’Leary ripped off the target dummy’s shield with the arm still attached and shook it like a Frisbee. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Abbey and I shielded our eyes and tried to see where he was. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z A shield with a red dragon painted on it hung above the mantel. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Mr. Abram Vole struggled to shield his wife and son with his body as the tail flailed out a second time. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He uses her to shield him as he fires over her right shoulder at the Dauntless soldier across the room. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I wish I could tell her that I’m not a hero, that I was using him as a shield, like a wall of meat. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z "The Hound is Joffrey's sworn shield. Your butcher's boy attacked the prince." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Bet that crippled blacksmith was surprised when he netted a couple of stupid kids. You looked good on TV” I shoved his shield at him. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The mighty dinos stood in military formation, each with additional armor supplementing its already fierce horned head shield and thick hide. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He crouched behind his guards, screaming encouragement at the other Roman demigods as they struggled toward the ship, holding up their shields as if that would deflect the storm raging all around them. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Olympic shield on the left breast and red, white, and blue ribbons stitched around the neck and down the front. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The slate path that winds to the front of the gym cuts right across the quad, where there’s not a single scrawny palm tree to shield us. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “This shield is going to drop on its own, at noon on Monday, about thirty-six hours from now. And then we’re going to walk right through the castle’s front entrance.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I looked around, suddenly wishing for a witness, or a shield. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Blake's handlers inside the KGB went to great lengths to shield him from MI6's counterespionage teams, who were always on the lookout for traitors and double agents within their ranks. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Both of them are twisting and hopping and trying to shield their heads with their arms as more bits and pieces of fallen sky race through the air at warp speed. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I pressed the button and the shield spiraled out to full size. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Their large round shields were made of skins stretched over woven wicker and painted with skulls. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z These people, with their rusty armour and hewn shields, had seen Lancelot here and there. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Accordingly, the story goes on with these stars of the old war shield; they go on, lasting until the fifth world ends, then maybe beyond. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The cell-extraction officers stood one in front of the other, the second and third holding on to the officer in front of him and the lead officer carrying a see-through riot shield. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I took a step back from the desk, my books in front of my chest like a shield. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z “Settling ’cross the fields, hovering on angel wings and brandishing a blazing shield...” The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Now she led Merry to a booth among the lodges of the king’s guard; and there an armourer brought out to her a small helm, and a round shield, and other gear. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z To the Father, she prayed for justice, the strength to seek it and the wisdom to know it, and she asked the Warrior to keep Robb strong and shield him in his battles. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “It’s time, I suppose. I can’t shield you forever. You’ll have to take it all on eventually. “Let me think,” he went on, when Jonas was on the bed, waiting, a little fearful. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z That was fitting; his shield and surcoat showed a pig with wings. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I shield my eyes and manage to sit up. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z One after another, thin jets of warm water struck Laila’s hair, then her palm when she raised it to shield her face. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z She pulled her forebear off her wrist and switched it from a shield to its normal hover mode. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Soon after their arrival, the first shipment of irradiated uranium arrived from St. Louis by truck: three hundred pounds of it packed in plywood crates shielded by lead bricks. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I shield my face with my hand and keep walking. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Upon their shields they bore a strange device: a small white hand in the centre of a black field; on the front of their iron helms was set an S-rune, wrought of some white metal. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The younger of the pair, a teen whose lambskin hat shielded eyes as dark and riveting as jet, was clearly the more talented swordsman. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I said before that my camera is my shield, but when I’m hiding behind it, I’m also in control. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Out on the veranda, he shields his eyes as he looks for us. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Spears erect, they held rectangular shields, and their eyes were dark beneath bronze helmets. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z On the opposite side of the cellar, a wooden crate shielded a bowl full of challah dough from the brunt of the river’s chill. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I shield my face from Theo’s and Kareem’s sunflower seeds as I dart down the bleachers and back around to the suitcases. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z She shielded the boy with her own body and took his blows for him. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z On deck, soldiers banged sword against shield, while archers quietly strung their bows and pulled the first arrow from the quivers at their belts. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Jason tried to shield Piper, but a brick caught him above the eye. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Neither man had taken up a shield this morning, so it was a game of slash and parry, back and forth across the deck. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Tara? Every fairy hippie in the northern hemisphere will be dancing around the Lia Fáil at the full moon. There’ll be so many shields on, it’ll look like the whole place is underwater.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I grabbed the shield and we ran, but going up the slope of the pool was not as easy as going down. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z He spent that afternoon with his orphans, even took up sword and shield himself to provide a sterner test for a few of the older lads. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Shutting Prim and my mother out of things to shield them. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z There was a flash of white light, so bright Koffi had to shield her eyes. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Instantly, every dead legionnaire in the cavern drew his sword and raised his shield. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z An entire phalanx of dracamae marched in the lead, their shields locked together, spear tips bristling over the top. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He didn’t have it shielded, so we were picking up the whole thing. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ve always tried to protect him from it. At least I can do my best to shield her.” The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I run into school, shielding myself from the rain with my backpack held up above my head. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Thalia raised her shield, and I noticed a tear running down her cheek. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Arachne scuttled down the statue until she was perched atop the goddess’s shield. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I shielded my eyes with my hand, as if in that dim hallway I was trying to shade myself from the sun. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He brought out a bronze shield and passed it to Annabeth. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He pulls the brim of his bowler hat down to better shield his eyes as he searches the dampening pavement for any sign of his notebook. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The Celestial bronze shields along the rail were enchanted to ward off monsters, and their onboard satyr, Coach Hedge, would have sniffed out any intruders. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Glints of moonlight on helmet or shield shone from the walls where sentries walked, but very little sound could be heard at that height. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z Chips of oak went flying, until the northerner lost his feet and slipped, falling flat on his back with his shield on top of him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z SD-03 continued rolling directly to the center of the roof, where a high-level Sixer wizard sat holding the Orb of Osuvox—the artifact generating the spherical shield around the castle. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “There appear to be splatters on your face shield.” The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I pull her to the ground and roll on top of her to cover her, shield her. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z The sun beat down as if trying to hammer the countryside into a Celestial bronze shield. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Beside it was a great pile of helms and mail, cloven shields, and broken swords, bows and darts and other gear of war. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z My hand shakes as I shield my eyes from the sun and scan the wasted landscape around me. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Two quintains had been erected in the courtyard, each a stout post supporting a spinning crossbeam with a shield at one end arid a padded butt at the other. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Athena’s other hand rested on a shield as big as a billboard, with a sculpted snake peeking out from behind, as if Athena was protecting it. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Joe Rantz and his crewmates lined up along the ferry’s railing and gazed out over the water, using their hands to shield their eyes against the glare of the late afternoon sun. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z They spoke of a harnessed ugly man, praying at a wayside cross—of a worn face asleep in the moonlight on its shield. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The princess grabbed a dagger off a table and hurled it at a stack of shields. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She backed away and shook free of the ruined shield, then backed away some more and danced left and right and left again to avoid the downrush- ing axe. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They were cut into long, thin segments by the dark hair that always sat like a shield in front of my right eye. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z My shield deflected the point, but I felt a painful tingling all over my body. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The cushion held to shield his balding pate, he said, “Madame, your servant.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Thinking about that made me sad all over again, but I threw the shield a few more times because Mrs. O’Leary insisted. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The queen’s men took up the cry, beating the butts of their spears against their shields. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They’re making sure the virus will trigger in each location, that no security shields can stop them. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A shell blew very close, on the far side of the horse, and Armistead, partially shielded, saw black fragments rush by, saw Kemper nearly fall. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Those memories, they are the coals that shield my heart from frost. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Morros, a mere squire and a new-made squire at that, was having difficulty managing lance and shield. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Kym turned over the disc, revealing straps on the bottom side like a shield. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z They stay quiet, using their silence and privilege as a shield to protect themselves. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z There was the boy Chester, and how she had shielded him. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “He had a rose on his shield, the man who gave this to me. I scratched my hand on a thorn.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She gave up her post by the orchestra room and took up a new waiting spot outside the faculty lounge, her handbag clutched across her abdomen like a shield. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He appeared from behind an I-beam and raised his welding shield. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She was shielding her face, as though blinded by light, though the Top Box was not brightly lit. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “We’ve discovered how the hybrids were able to teleport into the Bureau. You deactivated our shields.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z On the plus side, the wide trunk and drooping branches completely shield us from the prying eyes of our parents. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He had to use arms for this exercise which weighed twice as much as the ordinary sword and shield. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Surrounding the uranium would be a tamper—a shield of very dense metal. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Under the straps of those shields Were men of soft sweet smooth cheese, Men who knew not to wound a Gad, Spears of old butter had each of them. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She lifted me in her slender arms as easily as Emmett had, shielding me protectively, and then we flew out the door, leaving the lights bright behind us. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He rode a coal-black horse barded all in white, with the pure white shield of the Kingsguard strapped to his arm. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z About four hours later, a red Acura pulled into the mall parking lot, and this hipster-looking Asian girl stepped out and shielded her eyes against the sun as she looked around. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Her travel arrangements were made by her manager and his staff, who tried to shield her from embarrassment and discomfort. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z Soon, she heard the muted chatter of the night-soil men as they collected the sewage; she fell asleep listening to the scraping sounds of their shovels as they worked, shielded by the dark. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She hurried to the door and opened it only a little to shield her father from the bright gaslight from the hall. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The company was in fact a screen that shielded the real source of the money: the king of France. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I wished I could kneel, and then I wished I could shield my face with a file from Father Benedict’s desk. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Finally I got around to explaining how the shield he’d made me last summer had been damaged in the manticore attack. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I had to shield my eyes from the sun. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z His new shield, with the blazon of his incognito, was propped in front of him. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z From Reyna’s years of study, she recalled that the term aegis didn’t apply only to Athena’s shield. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I slapped my wrist- watch and it spiraled into a bronze shield. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z With my eyes open wide, I put my arms up to shield against another assault. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The sail seemed less a shield to them and more of a fast food billboard, stained brown with her blood and yellow with her plasma where the blood chips flaked away. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Matthias had decided against trying the shield in its niche before the appointed hour. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z X threaded his fingers, once, through his dirty hair, then shielded his eyes against the light again. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z An ornate shield had been embroidered on the prince's padded surcoat. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The water in front of me thickened into a shield. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I am marked by old codes, which shielded me in one world and then chained me in the next. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Ares grabbed the shield and spun it in the air like pizza dough. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Eventually, a team of gunters tried to dig a tunnel under the dome wall, and that was when it was discovered that the shield was actually a complete sphere surrounding the castle, above- and belowground. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z At the end of the second orbit, an indicator in the capsule suggested that the all-important heat shield was loose. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z They walked past the faded banners, broken shields, and rusted swords of a hundred ancient victories, and a score of wooden figures, cracked and worm-riddled, that could only have adorned the prows of ships. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Tommen's opponent was a child-sized leather warrior stuffed with straw and mounted on a pivot, with a shield in one hand and a padded mace in the other. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He is rocking back and forth on his heels, a Chicago Bears cap shielding his eyes. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He came, a weary man with dinted helm and cloven shield. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I squinted, holding my hand to shield my eyes from the sun’s glare. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Maybe I could use him as a shield. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z But I didn’t have to be because my shield was that I was white. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Neel shielded the cub and braced for the blow. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z He brought Stef’s face to his chest to shield it from the flies. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Tobias turns, crouched around me to shield me from the gunfire, and shoots.. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Her dark hair, accented with the occasional gray strand, falls around her face, shielding it from me. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Clegane's point was turned harmlessly against the golden shield with the lion blazon, while his own hit square. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Souvenirs, like Las Vegas snow globes, cram the shelves, and plastic shields everything—the carpet, the lamps, even the TV. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z A knight rose up from nowhere to hack at his shield with a two-handed greatsword, again and again, until someone thrust a dagger under his arm. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I shielded my eyes from the stinging rain and looked, but all I could see were waves and fog. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The careful shield he always keeps around him has fallen away, leaving an inner layer of him exposed. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Its cloaking device was still engaged and its shields were up. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z But his mannered English bothered her as she got older, because it was costume, his shield against insecurity. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Annabeth gripped one of the bronze shields that lined the starboard rail. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He shielded the sun from his eyes and tried to see it, tried to make the plane become real in his eyes. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z But he did not seem to know what to do with the shield as he urged his horse forward, and Ser Balon's point struck the blazon square. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Frank propped his pilum against his shield and checked Percy’s armor. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z On the back of the door hung a shield and a sword belt. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “Hurry up,” Mama said, moving closer to Jaja and me, and I felt that she wanted to shield us from seeing the soldiers and the women. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Mystified, they lowered their shields and stared at the chaos. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z On the roof of Jason’s building stood his old comrades from Camp Jupiter: an array of demigods in combat armor, their Imperial gold weapons and shields glinting in the dark. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The other brought him a triangular shield almost four feet tall, heavy oak dotted with iron studs. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He was still in mourning for his Father, King Pellinore—and he signified this by wearing a black sash on his shield arm. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z By both the doors they could now see that many bones were lying, and among them were broken swords and axe-heads, and cloven shields and helms. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Swordfish was lagging once more, wallowing in the wake of the smaller ships to either side; elsewise the line was straight as a shield wall. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Everyone shielded their eyes, and a few people in the hallway let out cries of alarm, but Richard ignored them all and took long strides toward the gaping maw of the closet. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I shield my eyes as I look up. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z “It can’t be this,” she says, putting her hands up to the glass, shielding either side of her face in order to block out the glare. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She tapped her wrist and her silver chains transformed— flattening and expanding into a huge shield. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Pedestrians avoid Bruno, shielding their faces with their black umbrellas, stepping out of the way when he stops to shake the raindrops from his fur. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z A crescent of enemy spearmen had formed ahead, a double hedgehog bristling with steel, waiting behind tall oaken shields marked with the sunburst of Karstark. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z When she spied the manticore crawling across the shield of their leader, a stab of hate shot through her.. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I wouldn’t run or shield my face^ a girl’s aim isn’t much. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z She unleashed a miniature onslaught, and it took everything I had to shield myself as her tiny fists and feet pummeled me. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The retropack, it was hoped, would keep the potentially loose heat shield in place. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z In the Jefferson-Madison collaboration, Madison was not just responsible for handling the messy particulars; he was also accountable for shielding his chief from the political ambitions throbbing away in his own soul. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Medusa’s head was given to Athena, who bore it always upon the aegis, Zeus’s shield, which she carried for him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Matthias clutched the shield tightly, waiting for the stroke of one. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z At the last second, I remembered my own shield. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I hold up a virtual hand to shield my eyes. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She had come to find out the truth, shielding Papi from the news and the heart attack he would surely die of if he knew. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z One thing I’ve learned: people love a camera, and when I’m filming, they see it, not me, so whenever I need to, I can quietly disappear behind my trusty shield. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Athena turned her aegis shield his way and Hermes scuffled off. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z His dark eyes cannot hide the passion burning inside his heart; Ishtar has to shield hers to look upon him. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Outside, the sounds of sword and shield and horse already rang through the yard. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z It was a stake driven upright in the ground, and he had to fight against it with sword and shield—rather like shadow-boxing, or ««ng a punch-ball. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He had seen the books, but I held the paper sack with his cookies in my arms shielded by the poems. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z They hurt our eyes, so we both raise our hands to shield our faces. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He has no shield, Jon reminded himself, and that monster sword’s too cumbersome for parries. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z This gave Thalia and Grover a chance to advance from behind—Thalia wielding her magic shield, Aegis. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Iron Emmett’s lads were well at it in the yard, blunted swords slamming into shields and ringing against one another. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I tried to cover my Miami Heat shirt by shielding myself, but it was no use. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Carroll and McMellon have neither cover nor concealment: there is no car door pillar to shield them, to allow them to slow the moment down. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z She returned fire as Amazons rushed forward with shields and swords. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I was huddled behind a turtle shell, shielding myself from the flying fish. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Sunlight clattering from her skin caused men and women to shield their eyes. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “An infinite shield requires an infinite key,” he says. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A great, full-clawed paw rose in the air and cuffed my shield. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I shut my eyes tight, and my arms fly up to shield my face. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z A pair of slave soldiers lifted her to shoulder height on a shield. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Sneak around shielded, reclaim some fairy weaponry, then cause havoc until Fowl was forced to release her. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Annabeth shouted, pulling herself up on one of the rail shields. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z With great care he lifted the shield from the door and tried it on his arm. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z According to the artifact’s item description, it could create a spherical shield around itself, with a circumference of up to half a kilometer. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z With his hand, he shielded his eyes for a moment against the harsh, watty glare from the naked bulb over the table. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z “Don’t you think with your shield and all, you’d be better defense?” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z The bear on his surcoat, the arms on his shield, the lost lordship he had mentioned. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z In their hands were tall spears of ash, painted shields were slung at their backs, long swords were at their belts, their burnished shirts of mail hung down upon their knees. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She shields her face with the back of her hand. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Gregor noticed for the first time that Temp and Tick were literally standing over the sleeping Boots, shielding her. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Travis tried to shield his face but one of the whips caught him across the eyes. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He shielded his scorched face as he hollered things to the cameraman. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z "The dog was drinking. It was your night to shield him, ser. You and my other brothers." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He stabbed his sword into the dirt, adjusted his shield straps, and pulled on his horsehair helmet. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Painted across the front of the chipped, marred shield was an intricate red dragon. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z My long, beautiful black hair that had served as my shield from the world came away in large clumps. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z No harmour for the left side, no shield or ’elm, and ’is left hand tied behind ’is back. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Before he knew it, they were raising him on a shield. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z So far my own body shield was holding up, but it wasn’t going to last much longer. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The sand acts as a shield for the slab. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Jones held the dripping candle over the protective glass cover that shielded the dancing compass needle, showing Booth the course to steer. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Darn,” he said aloud when a woman came out with a hand up to shield her eyes so she might see him all the better. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry I lost the shield,” I told him. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Another officer pulled open the cell door and they went in on one another’s heels, the shield used to force Duncan into the back corner of the cell. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The sky was the color of wet gray aluminum and there was no indication on the translucent shield where the sun might be, so I couldn’t tell direction. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He was my shield in life, my link to Beyond, my connection to my own self. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Mom had her back to me when I walked into the kitchen and shielded my eyes from the sunlight streaming through the window above the sink. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Luke whistled to one of his men, who threw him a round leather-and-bronze shield. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Lancelot, who did not care for gaudy things, wore a few heron’s hackles bound with silver thread, which suited the argent of his shield. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z On the walls hung pictures of saints along with ancient battle shields. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z He shielded his eyes as X-Ray smiled down on him. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Unsullied stood with their backs to the pillars, holding shields and spears, the spikes on their caps jutting upward like a row of knives. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z His moment of weakness that he’d offered me has already vanished, gone behind the shield. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “A small man with a big shield will drive the archers mad. A wiser man than you once told me that.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z On his shield was the bloody spear his father had chosen as the sigil of their new-made house. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z At this moment that unmanning thunder cloud, the aegis, Athena’s shield, took form aloft in the great hall. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Too late I remembered I had cut off my long, flowing strands and couldn’t shield my scar from their gaze. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z The bronze shields along the rails popped like over-pressurized soda cans. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Seventeen nights and days in the open water he sailed, before a dark shoreline appeared; Skheria then came slowly into view like a rough shield of bull’s hide on the sea. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Deciding that the moonlight must be bleaching it, Celaena shielded the spot with her hand. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He uncrosses his arms, letting the shield down for an instant, and lunges at Tremaine with his own fist. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Why do you think? To try and find a way to get through their shield and reach the Third Gate.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z In response I held up my hand, using the cross that rested in my palm as a shield. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z In the days that followed, gunters tried everything they could think of to penetrate the shield. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Most of them were hiding their faces in their hands, perhaps in an instinctive attempt to shield themselves from the dementors’ greedy mouths. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Our heat shield was forward and our heads were pointed down toward the earth. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z On sidewalks turned to satin figures move shoulder first, the crowns of their heads angled shields against the light buckshot that the raindrops are. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “The dwarf wants to buy himself” the girl on the shield observed. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Then I strapped my shield to my back and took out my flashlight. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She pulled her long hair over her face so that she was shielded by ratty lengths. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I carried the same shield that I had used in Stamps: “I didn’t come to stay.” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The new Unsullied threw down their spears and shields and ran, only to find the gates of Astapor shut behind them. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Judging from their corroded shields and the smoking plumes on their helmets, they’d already learned about the basilisks’ poison and fire. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z By his side hung a curving scimitar, a round shield studded with bosses of brass hung at his back, and his right hand grasped a lance. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z Thalia Grace stood behind them, holding back an army of hellhounds with her terror-invoking shield, Aegis. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She spins a chair around and sits, the chair's back like a shield. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z I probably would’ve been killed by shrapnel except for Thalia’s shield, which appeared over me. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Even the dryads were armed with bows, and the satyrs trotted around with wooden cudgels and shields made of rough tree bark. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z They picked up two shields to complete their disguise and then went on. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Ethan was fidgeting with his shield straps, but Prometheus looked as calm and collected as ever in his tuxedo. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Above me, the sky is blank and dark, the moon shielded by clouds. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He swung again and I shielded my head, but he got me in the chest with his other fist, I lost my guard and he slugged me across the cheek. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I hefted the shield on my arm and turned to my friends. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The decision in Armstrong effectively shields this type of biased decision making from judicial scrutiny for racial bias. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z My father looked at the yellow tights again, sort of shielding his eyes, and considered. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z We haven’t even made it to the restaurant yet, but it’s time to draw on my trusty shield. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The other hand shields her eyes as she takes in the horizon. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Dakota was running back and forth along a line of stacked shields, banging his goblet on them like they were a xylophone. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z ‘Come back with your shield or on it.’ East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Perseus on his winged sandals hovered above them, looking, however, only at the shield. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Bronn drew his longsword, and suddenly the enemy was there before them, boiling over the tops of the hills, advancing with measured tread behind a wall of shields and pikes. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He could make it impenetrable, a shield to keep his heart from prying eyes. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Ivan agreed that the shield was too much of a coincidence. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z A black mask covers my face and infrared goggles shield my eyes. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Each deposited a Roman commando in purple and denim with glittering gold armor, sword, and shield. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But lo! suddenly in the midst of the glory of the king his golden shield was dimmed. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z "Not sure if I was trying to shield you or if I hoped things were better, but it's something l’ve been thinking about since Justyce was unfairly arrested." Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z And Libby squatted and shielded her face, knowing how I always react to world-shaking news. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Of course, the more Izzy pushed, the more anger stepped in to shield her mother’s old anxiety, like a shell covering a snail. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z During the day they used umbrellas to shield themselves from the West Texas sun. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He stopped in front of a bulldozer and shielded his brow from the sunlight. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The white cotton curtains are shielding us from the early sunlight. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The litter's curtains shielded him from that, and besides gave him leisure to think. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “The shield is going to drop? On its own?” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The lightning flashed, and blazoned upon every helm and shield the ghastly hand of Isengard was seen. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z With the cassette over one ear, and his hand shielding the other, David yells, “Quiet, pigs!” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The roar was all he could have hoped Ah', the tumult so loud that the two old shields tumbled from the walls. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He heard them coming and groaned again, and tried to turn over to shield himself. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z May Ling would fall asleep, milk-sated and warm, in that cozy crib, snug under a hand-knit coverlet, a wall of crib bumpers shielding her from the hard slats of the sides. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “All right. We expect at least three more waves. They have to drop their sight shields before they release the bombs. That’s our chance. Stay low!” Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z And why he stopped me from telling Director Van Helsing about how Maria’s tech magic is capable of shutting down the Bureau’s shields. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z My feet felt like clumps of ice at my ankles; two pairs of woolen socks provided a meager shield against this Montana cold. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z While the rest of the class shares their acrostics, I write a new one in the margin of my notebook, shielding it with my arm so no one can see. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z The knight was on her before she could think, yanking back her hand as she tried to shield her face and back- handing her across the ear with a gloved fist. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Their kite shields all bore the same device: a crystal sword shining in the darkness, the ancient badge of those the small- folk called Swords. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Supreme Court again reinforced the protections that shield prosecutors from accountability. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “That would be nice,” she says, shielding us both with politeness. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Piled-up bodies in front of you to catch the bullets, using the dead for a shield; remember the sound? The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z While Zeitoun was putting on his clothes, they backed away from him, shields up, and out of the cell. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Like a curtain to keep Seven and Thorn temporarily shielded from view. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Shagga went bursting through the gap before the shields could close, other Stone Crows hard behind him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She opened her umbrella to shield us from the hot sun and walked me about. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Buttercup did not know how long she was out, but they were still in the boat when she blinked, the blanket shielding her. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z She was always scowling, and walking with her books pressed to her chest, like a shield. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I hit the water and instantly let go of the shield. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Instantly, Stella steps in front of Ruby to shield her. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z Swords were honed, shields polished, helmets daubed with grease so that the monster should not seize them easily to bite off their heads. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z Coach Harper, meanwhile, is standing in front of a mirror, her reflection shielded from the fluorescence by a rainbow of soft colors over her head. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z There were small white spots of paint all over the shield. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z “Some magic is interfering...maybe Gaea. Contacting the Romans is even harder. I think they’re shielding themselves.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z But somehow he had found his way here from the shore, and along the way he’d picked up a sword and shield. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Golden light erupted around her, shielding her from them, making the dead step back. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The people around me are all taller than I am; they will shield me. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z With a drowsy forearm she shielded her eyes from the light and listened. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z His data had looked perfectly normal, disguised to be indistinguishable from an average player’s—I hadn’t even seen any shields installed to protect his info. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I hit my wristwatch, and metal plating spiraled out into a thick bronze shield. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Looking out through the shield she had made with her hands over her eyes, she could see that the question pained him. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z According to legend, Athena sometimes cut pieces off her mantle and draped them over statues in her temples, or over her chosen heroes, to shield them. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He commanded both suits of armor to drop their swords and shields and slap each other repeatedly. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Matthias cried out and instinctively kicked the shield upwards at his adversary. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z In experimental animals the chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides freely cross the barrier of the placenta, the traditional protective shield between the embryo and harmful substances in the mother’s body. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z When the dickering was done, the knight slung his weapons, shield, and saddlebag over his shoulder and asked for directions to the nearest smithy. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Gilded federal eagles held wooden shields emblazoned in red, white, and blue. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Like its Soviet predecessors, the Viking landing maneuver involved an ablation shield, a parachute and retro-rockets. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z They lined up in front of Frank, putting their shields together in a ragged defensive formation. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z With his shield activated, he was invisible to the human eye. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “Look! The shield is reflecting the moonlight back into the sky!” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I stand, shielding my face with my hands, the impression of the flame pulsing behind my lids. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Podrik Payne handed up helm and shield, heavy oak emblazoned with a golden hand on red, surrounded by small golden lions. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He ordered a protective shielding of metal canisters filled with water erected around the machine to sap the neutrons of their destructive energy. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z As Bronwyn shouldered our shield and climbed onto the rocks, Golan fired a few more shots, and their impact threw her off balance. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Offer it each phantom crumb and shield it from harm with your body. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z The crone and the girl on the shield gave up the chase at three thousand, but not the fat man in yellow. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z To shield myself from the jeers, I decided I needed a wig. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z You can shield them with your body and soul, trying to absorb that awful rain, but they’ll still move toward him. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z There was more writing where the shield had hung upon the back of the door. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z It was a painting of a naked woman with a red face shaped like a knight’s shield. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Her long hair falls forward, shielding her face and hiding her feelings. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I shield my eyes from the sun to see her cold look—the expression I saw in my mind even before I looked at her. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Lion Head slammed his shield into Wolf Head’s chest. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I shield my face with an arm as she fires. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The first, at 1 per cent of the present level, shielded out enough ultraviolet radiation to permit cells to move into the surface layers of lakes, rivers, and oceans. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “You know the penalty for shielding a deserter from the United States Army?” Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z “Why can’t you just look into Zak’s mind like you do everyone else’s and—” “Our power is not without its limits. We cannot penetrate the minds of those who have learned to shield themselves.” An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Toby instinctively shielded his face with his arms. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Now Sam too bowed his head, hoping that it would hide his face when the torches reached them; and he set their shields before their knees to hide their feet. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Gently, he lifted my hair shield, revealing the ugly scar for everyone to see. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z He felt burdened as he stepped into the bright summer morning, shielding his eyes against the sun. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z She converted one of the two bedrooms into a study and wrote there, standing often by the window to look down at her new Roland Park neighborhood, the restored row homes shielded by old trees. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Mark felt utterly helpless—there was no way to shield himself from the barrage. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Other carts were loaded down with silver plate, weapons and shields, bags of flour, pens of squealing hogs and scrawny dogs and chickens. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She stands closer to me, almost shielding me from him. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z "My place is at your side. I am your sworn shield ..." "One of seven," the king reminded her. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Even though nature tries to shield the singularities of black holes, scientists know that black holes exist. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z The thanes in the meadhall blow out the lights and cover the wide stone fireplace with shields. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z “Parzival here still hasn’t told us how we’re going to get past that shield, fight our way through the Sixers’ army, and get inside the castle.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z We were pointed backward with our heat shield forward. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The attacks on the shield continued for the next few hours as the news spread and more and more gunters arrived on Chthonia. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z It served a double purpose, to shield their eyes from the sun and create a camouflage effect. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Mr. Ames shielded the candlelight away from his eyes with his cupped hand and went back to bed. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The track's under a glass shield to stop you nobbling the horses. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Paris struck first, but Menelaus caught the swift spear on his shield, then hurled his own. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z When his sword, Backbiter, met Thalia’s shield, a ball of lightning erupted between them, frying the air with yellow tendrils of power. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z There were no fortifications and walls back then, no artillery shells or even swords and shields. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I shielded my eyes from Inti’s now-bright glare and followed Sumac’s path. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z The faces leering out at her from behind the shields and spears of the Poor Fellows seemed twisted, monstrous, hideous. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z A roar went up from the crowd as a helmetless red-bearded man with a griffin on his shield went down before a big knight in blue armor. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He could hear the crash of iron axeheads on oaken shields over the terrified trumpeting of a maimed horse. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z They were armored with bronze helmets and greaves and breastplates of heavy leather and shields of wood and bronze, and armed with swords and the long Kargish lance. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z She took off the shield of polished bronze which covered her breast and held it out to him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The shield, whose cover the hone’s hoof had torn, bare, or, a dragon rampant gules. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z As she opens the door, the young teacher shields her eyes from the bright sun. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z |
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