| 单词 | sip |
| 例句 | She took a sip, a bit of which dribbled down her chin. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Once I finally made it out to the kitchen, my mother—who had taken the day off—was sitting at the table in her robe, sipping coffee, staring at the television. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He’s sipping slowly when it slips out of his hand. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I lick the icing off my fingers and sip the last of my chocolate milk slowly. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z My sister takes a longer look, reading the details while our parents sip their tea. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Grayson halted for a moment and drank a sip of water from a mug on her desk. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She sipped her chocolatl, which was thin and weak; how like these wretched priests, she thought, to take their self-righteous abstinence out on their visitors, too. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Then Baba takes a sugar cube and puts it in her mouth and sips her tea so it gets sweet that way. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Ivy sipped at the air, and then she just said it. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She sucked a glob of hot potato from her finger, chasing it with another sip from her wine. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Uhmma held her cup with both hands, blowing into the steam before each sip. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z I blow on it and take a grateful sip. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He looked round; the men were still standing about the table, red-eyed, sipping coffee. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z After Papa finished dressing the man’s wound, Papa asked him if we could have a sip of water and pointed toward us. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He sipped the bourbon; the power of it, the authoritative strong taste and scent, had become almost unfamiliar to him and he had trouble swallowing. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z She gave me an easy half smile and took another sip from her mug. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Chester took a sip of water and was ready to play some more. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z His dad took a sip from a bottle of water, then spat out the water after tasting it. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I take a sip of water to help me swallow down Well, we wouldn't want to subject her to the male gaze, now, would we? Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z The soup’s taste was so disgusting that Jack could barely swallow his first sip. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z He punched a straw into an iced tea carton and took a long sip. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z She was one of the few who did not wait for Richard’s toast before raising the glass to her lips and taking a smacking sip. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Dimple took a sip of her virgin cosmo and set it down, forced herself to meet his eye. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She sipped a spoonful, but the comfort food didn’t taste very comforting. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z My mother manages to feed me bits of food and sips of tea while they work on me, but by the time the shoot is over, I’m starving and exhausted. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He pays for his cup, the steaming concoction contained in black-and-white marbled swirls, and wonders for a moment before his first sip if it won’t taste as good as he remembers. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I saw the counselor hovering in the doorway sipping a soda. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I sit by the River Shannon near the dry docks sipping Mrs. Finu- cane’s sherry. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She exhales, then takes a sip of her coffee. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray nodded and took another sip of his coffee. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z We sip tea in long stretches of silence. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She sipped from a bottle of diet Sprite and said she liked Doris’s piece “Marrying Your Best Friend.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Uhmma picks up her spoon and takes a sip of her soup. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z “Yes, perhaps it would. But it would have to be the smallest of smallest sips...” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Rowan sipped his, but Citra refused the slightest kindness from the man. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The drink is way too sweet, and the sprinkles get caught in my teeth, but I take sips to show Mama everything is fine. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Bunny, settling in his chair, took a sip of water and looked around happily. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I held mine up and felt the bubbles dancing against my lips, then sipped it, feeling it burn in my throat, raw and sweet and unlike anything I’d had before. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I took another sip and then another and another until the cup was empty. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Ifemelu sipped her drink and flipped through an art magazine, still irritated with him. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He has never, from what I can tell, sipped anything stronger than a beer, and even that was during a Father’s Day barbecue, at his uncle’s prodding. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z “Not bad,” Styx commented as he sipped the shake. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He said that he was tired and thirsty, and asked if he might have a sip of the boy’s wine. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl pushed back the plastic tab on her coffee lid and took a sip. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Tim B, the lead guitarist, had given her a beer, but she didn’t like the taste and only took a few sips to be polite. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z She pretends to sip from a tiny cup while holding out her pinkie. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Her uncle bounced back into the livingroom, sipping from a tall glass filled with ice, water, and whiskey. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Asha took a sip of ale and fell upon the horse flesh. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She’d almost forgotten that every day would be another day stepping and fetching for Mrs. Caruthers, and it made the last few sips of milk taste sour. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z She frowns as I finish my last sip of juice. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z She took a sip and offered him some. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Dad poured me a drink and I put one of the bread pieces in my mouth, chasing it with a sip of lemonade. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I held the cube between my teeth, so that it dissolved with each sip. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I take a small sip of the green liquid. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I didn’t even take a piece, just picked up a paper cup full of lukewarm green punch and sipped at it. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I looked back at her, my stomach flipping over inside my body, my head getting woozy like I was drunk even though I didn’t have a sip of alcohol in forever. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He ate his sandwich and sipped his beer and listened to the music. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The rooster was still and lifeless beneath the sock even as the man took sips of white rum and blew it in a cloud at the rooster’s shrouded head. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z I learn which fork to use with which course and how to sip soup quietly and what wine to drink with what kind of dish. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She quieted a little; slopping wine down herself, she took a shaky sip. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z While he ate his sandwich and sipped his beer, a bit of conversation came back to him. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Our ration for today was three sips each. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Actually, it’s more like Patrick drinks, and I sip. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t think so,” he said as she sipped the broth. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The doctor laughed, enjoying himself, sipping more wine. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Morning is usually her favorite time of day, when she can sip her chai and plan the afternoon’s cooking. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z As the morning went on he sipped broth for the first time. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z I lifted my head to the sky and let the water fill my mouth and swallowed my first sip of water in two days, cool and so sweet. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He took a deep breath and sipped his tea. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She saw herself on an island, sitting by the ocean, sipping a cool drink. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z She smiled again and took another sip of the loose juice. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Lainie nods and lifts her glass to her lips but instead of sipping her tea, she opens her fingers, releasing her grip. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z You spat out the first sip and then refused to eat or drink anything else. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Their mother, her head tied up in an old rag, sipped black coffee and watched Roy. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z I take another sip of the moonshine, which, despite Walter’s assurances, still goes down like mustard gas. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He takes a sip, then passes it to the two boys from the nice neighborhood. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I take a slow sip of lukewarm coffee, reopen the book, and read the words scribbled in red ink near the top: Everyone needs an olly-olly-oxen-free. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z They often sat up late together, Fuchs smoking, Feynman sipping orange juice. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He pours some in each cup, and I take a sip. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z She sat on the pile of wood in front of the fire and sipped. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z She takes a thoughtful sip of her coffee. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z For all he knew, King might still be lying abed somewhere, fanning himself and sipping beer. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Rabiya puts down her fork, takes a sip of her drink, and doesn’t say anything. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z In the evenings, she and I would often do our homework together, sipping tea—two generations of Pashtun women happily huddled over their books. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Arnold had made the hippie tea that was sweet without sugar and I sipped it while we dragged out the notebooks. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z He reached for his mug and sipped from it. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z As I sipped the tangy beverage, I was certain that the day, despite the loss of the counselor's cat, had been a triumph. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Hotel lobbies and restaurants were jam-packed with fans sipping various icy concoctions, many of them well fortified with alcohol now that Prohibition was finally over. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I went to the porch and sipped iced tea and Edith was reading this book and she didn't put it down when she said, ‘That’s not necessarily true, you know.’ The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z She sips her tea and winks at me. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He shakes his head and sips the lemonade. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Nineteen twenty-six, of course,” said the lady, sitting in a rocking chair, taking a sip of her lemonade. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I touch mine to hers and take a sip. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I moved to the sink to get a glass of water to sip on. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z We sipped hot chocolate, and then she held out her hand, the pills in her palm. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z He raised it to his lips and took a sip. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z During our rest time, Julian and I sat against the wall, sipping cups of water. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Jazz grinned, big, and then took another sip of tea. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z He squatted cross-legged in the pine needles on the ground and sipped his coffee. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z In the study, between bottle sips of brandy, he attempts to work. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Gabe shook himself fully awake and took another sip from his cup of tea. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She lets us sit on the floor around the fire where we eat the fried bread and sip at the scalding sweet tea in jamjars. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Ash asked, taking a sip of the wine, which was light and cool. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z My sister was a veteran drinker by then, but I'd never had more than a few sips of wine and beer. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z We only had a couple sips left in our jugs. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It took all of my strength to open my mouth and sip the warm liquid in that glass. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z My father sipped his tea again, and we sat quietly for a while. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Luke, who was normally a total terror, sat docilely and sipped a soda. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z She takes another sip of water, trying to coax them down, then another. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “I wish you would,” he said quietly, “I think you need it,” and I took three sips of it to please him. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She sipped slowly, thinking about the last six years, and how the boy sleeping in the next room had enriched her life with his laughter and energy. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She took a few shuddering breaths and sipped the soothing drink. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z There was the drugged, sleepy feeling that came from sipping glasses of milk, drinking them slowly so that they would last a long time, and drinking enough for the first time in my life. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He just raised an eyebrow and smirked, letting Genie know it was okay to take a sip. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She sipped her coffee and listened quietly as I explained how I had found out about Gimpy’s cheating, my own reaction, and the conflicting advice I’d gotten at the lab. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z They sit sipping their newly warmed cider, looking up at the twisting black branches reaching toward the top of the tent. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z My mom sits down at the kitchen table and takes a sip from her cup. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z She sipped on her glass of wine and I looked at pictures of my brother. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z She watched as the giant made Percy sip the broth. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She’d sip her coffee and give me a wink, and I’d think she didn't know just how far I was from being too cool. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I set it on the chair next to me and sipped tea with honey and cinnamon while Mama loosed my hair, then oiled and combed and brushed it as gently as she could. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z They let themselves into the O’Sullivan house, where Mel made herself a cup of tea and sat at the kitchen table, sipping quietly while they waited for the vet to arrive. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “Mainly,” Hugo answered, taking a sip of water, “I’ve had some lucky races in the canoeing team, Aunt Helena.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z To be polite, he took a sip from his cup too, and almost gagged: The stuff was quite disgusting, as though someone had liquidized bogey-flavored Every Flavor Beans. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He hands it off to Dill’s mother, who sips it like it’s lemonade, passes it on, and goes back to beating her tambourine. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z As Colin came down the stairs to breakfast, he saw Lindsey sitting at the oak table sipping a glass of orange juice. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z People started coming by regularly, sipping a drink, chatting. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I docked my phone to my laptop and downloaded everything I’d stolen from Barrone when I put my Nokia on the diner table next to her BlackBerry and let it sip her drive. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I would swim in those jellybean-shaped pools and sip lemonade under the hot sun. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z I take a sip from the cold can of gin and tonic and look up at his house, her terrace. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Cheer up, urged Mrs. Crow, and sipped her tea. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Carrying torches and wearing black hooded robes, they circled the fire singing hymns to the dead between sips of whiskey. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “I wish,” Miss Whitlaw said as she sipped her tea, “that I had never had my employer begin making inquiries.” Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Snow, thought Shadow, in the passenger seat, sipping his hot chocolate. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z But then she said, “If I even suspect that you’ve taken one sip of alcohol and driven this truck, I’m going to sell it.” Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z She took a shaky sip of her drink. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z While sipping his tea, he said, “Oh, by the way, I just saw your son on the path leaving the village.” Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z I take a sip and put it back down. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Olanna placed her cup against her cheek, to warm it, to delay the first sip of weak tea made from a reused tea bag. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z When they needed a drink, the best they could do was sip some refreshing liquid fire. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “Lemonade, please,” I say, but as I start to sip it, I get more overheated. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z “Beer! They drink it with dinner. Sometimes my brother even lets the children have a sip.” Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z John jumped at my outburst and then slowly sipped his beer. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z She was not supposed to be sipping honey tea with people who are just like the parents you think you are supposed to have. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Dad replied, narrowing his eyes and taking a sip of his coffee. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She took loud sips on her way over to him. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Then another bigfoot, only its fur is gray, and it’s dressed in a fancy red suit and sipping a cup of tea. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Vic took another sip of her latte and tapped her long fingers on the table. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She takes a sip of her tea, now stone cold. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z A few minutes later she was sitting up, sipping cognac from a glass proffered by the attendant, and talking once more. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z He tipped his drink to me and took a sip. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Talc sipped the vodka and V8 juice that he always had after a night of heavy social drinking and looked at his newspaper. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Between the sip of whatever this was, and one of the fancy Spring petit fours from the Court of the Seasons, Aru felt clearheaded and sharp-eyed. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I was expecting to be introduced to a proper Welsh lady and sip tea in the parlor and make polite small talk until the time seemed right to break the bad news. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I held it with both hands, took a sip of the Lipton tea with sugar and milk, and placed it back on the saucer. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I take another sip of whiskey, swirl the remaining liquid around the bottom, and then drain the glass. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Half an hour later, Mr. Aaa, seated in his library sipping a bit of electric fire from a metal cup, heard the voices outside in the stone causeway. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa ignored her and poured his tea, and then he told Jaja and me to take sips. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Her mom picked up her glass of wine and took a sip. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z She sips and looks at notes on white index cards. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z I saw Amil sneaking a sip or two, but I didn’t say anything. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z They were sipping their favourite drinks, and nibbling at their favourite dainties, and their fears were forgotten. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Jenny came over, sipping her coffee and consulting her phone. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Someone gave him water to sip and tiptoed away. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z But I didn’t see her sip from her jug. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She took a last sip, set the cup down on the floor beside the bed, turned over on her side, hiccoughed once or twice and went to sleep. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I pick up my juice box and sip fiercely, the box’s sides going concave. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z She took another sip of water, laid her cup aside, blinked and stretched and rose from her chair, her muscles sore and stiff. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I'm sipping coffee and reading the paper in my usual morning haze, still in my pajamas. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Yeah, that’s why it exploded. I shook up a lot of bubbles. It’s safe now. It’s just like water. Go ahead, you can finish it,” he said, and she continued to take tiny curious sips. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I remember Hassan and I crouching that next morning outside my father’s study, as Baba and Rahim Khan sipped black tea and listened to breaking news of the coup on Radio Kabul. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He likes pretzels, and today he took a sip of beer while we watched the ball game on TV. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Passengers perch on the open edges of the ferry, sipping tea from tiny china cups. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “And Mami,” I said as I sipped my afternoon café con leche, “Miss Jiménez said the experts will give us free food and toothbrushes and things...and we can get breakfast every day except Sunday...” When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Mother looked flushed and relaxed, and I noticed she was sipping bubbly wine that seemed to agree with her. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “I saved up most of my money from working at the bookstore on campus,” she says as she sips her milkshake. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I take a sip of my beer, and it’s—I mean, it’s just astonishingly disgusting. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I lean against the wall by Shorty and just sip away. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He reaches for his mug of tea from the side table and takes a sip. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I sip my coffee, which is getting cold. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I waited for Lily to answer and took a sip of water to make the knot suddenly forming in my throat go away. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I sipped my soup with the hairs in it because Mandy had said to, even though I grimaced at the soup and at Mandy’s retreating back. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z The mother was a good mimic, and everybody laughed and sipped their wine. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I swallow while Mrs. V gives me sips of cool milk. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z My father could only afford one that year, so we passed it around, taking small sips, holding the sunshine-sweet liquid in our mouths for as long as possible before giving in to a swallow. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “And me,” Grace said, sipping at the last of her milkshake. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He sipped his soda and pointed at one of the pictures hanging on the wall. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He took a sip then passed it to me. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Master stopped to sip some water and turn a journal page. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He lifted the mug to his mouth and took a sip. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I stick in one of those long wiggly plastic straws that Mom kept from when I was four and sit on the window ledge in the living room, sipping slowly while smiling at the birds. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Mr. Woodwell sips his lemonade and stares out at the creek. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Widget sips his glass of wine, considering the words before he replies. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She sat sipping some water while he told her that he had been drunk, that Amala had forced herself on him, that it had been a brief rash lust. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She sips from her steaming mug of coffee. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z As in, “My friend here would like a sip of seawater. Won’t you fetch me some, Matt?” Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Locke brings me a thimbleful of liquor, and I take a tiny scalding sip for the sake of politeness. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He sipped it, slowly, then set the glass aside and leaned over again. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Poor girl, I’ll fix some ginger water for you to sip. Then you must go to bed at once. If you’re not better in the morning, I’ll send a note to Mr. Das.” Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z They removed the chest tube early the next morning, and Armand gave the staff the go-ahead to let me sip apple juice. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z My mom was on the back porch, sipping a glass of lemonade and watching us, a small smile on her face. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z If a train stops even briefly, they crouch by the tracks, cup their hands, and steal sips of water from shiny puddles tainted with diesel fuel. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z She shook her head at me and took a baby sip out of her cup. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z They were laughing and pointing at one kid sipping on a big McDonald’s Coke. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I took another sip of my beer, thinking about that. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Then she asks Garrett for the canteen and takes her own measured sip. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “Yes. Gabriel, the Left Hand of God himself,” Rameel joined in, raising his glass of water toward Benton and then taking a sip. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z “I think it’s awful,” said Summer, but Auggie shrugged while taking a big sip from his juice box. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z She sipped from her glass of Coke and glared at the ice cubes when they rattled. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I take a sip of the milk and tear open the package. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Lyra sipped the milk and lifted a corner of the blind to watch the dark wharves move past. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Thus as I sipped my smoking sour beer I thought that at table Estraven’s performance had been womanly, all charm and tact and lack of substance, specious and adroit. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z It could kneel down and sip the blood from my right cheek and my lips. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z He sips on his longneck beer from start to finish and touches the whiskers that seem glued in patches on his man-boyish face. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I took another—just a sip—and by the time the bus came, I was bathed in a powerful tingling sensation. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, I never considered . She took a sip of her tea. “Stephen is a lovely young man. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She takes a minute sip of tea, and then she raises the cup in my direction in salute. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He took short sips, holding the mug securely with both hands. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z There was froth at the tops of the bottles, and Lil could hardly keep from giggling when she took her first sip. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The sip of old age was like that—a happy kind of fullness. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z And with each sip, he remembered his family passing the bottles from hand to hand, laughing at the tickly bubbles, sharing and laughing together.... A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z We both sipped from our mugs and watched the news. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z There was a long silence broken only by the violent sipping noises that Mrs. Reilly made on the rim of her glass. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z For a while, we simply sat there on the floor, sipping our drinks and not-talking. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray stood at the counter and took a sip, a slurp. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She saw it and smiled, and leaned forward and took a long sip. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z I take a small sip of oxygen, clutching onto their every word. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Ray handed me a doll-size thermos cup, and I took small, bitter sips. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He takes a sip of his cider, now more warm than hot. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The old woman took a few sips and, though she sputtered and coughed, most of the purplish liquid disappeared down her throat. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z He picks up the newspaper lying on the counter, sips his coffee, and reads. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Tyrion curled up in his fur with his back against the trunk, took a sip of the wine, and began to read about the properties of dragonbone. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He listened, nodded, took a sip from his drink. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “I’m worried,” I told Birdie and Mae as we sipped hot peppermint tea at the kitchen table. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Papa sipped from a mug of coffee, reading one of his three newspapers. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z There were many hummers which can stand still in the air and look like bits of polished stone and have long tongues to sip honey with. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I sat down and sipped quietly at my soup. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Mother took a small sip from the bottle and then shimmied at the hips, delighted. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Lainie says nothing, she listens carefully and occasionally sips her tea. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She took another sip of water, swallowed, then said, “No. I wasn’t there for any of them.” All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “I love you too,” I didn’t know if Audrey was drunk, but perspiration beaded her upper lip, and she sipped her vodka and Pop! through a Krazy straw. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Not a lot to go around, but there’s enough to toast to his birthday and sip away. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z White lounge chairs encircle the pool, and people wear sunglasses and sip Coca-Cola in their bathing suits. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I sipped my soda to quiet my churning stomach. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I sat in the far corner of the little dockside inn and sipped a mug of fresh-pressed apple cider. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I turned my gaze to our rooftop, found Baba and Rahim Khan sitting on a bench, both dressed in wool sweaters, sipping tea. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z We all sipped our drinks and stared at the glowing charcoal. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He’d wait for Jackie to take a sip of water and get back into position, then Dub would fire another tennis ball across the net at him. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “Fantastic,” Emenike said, instantly sinking into one of the rituals of his new life: eyebrows furrowed, concentration sharp, sipping sparkling water and studying a restaurant menu. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Scoob shudders and takes a sip of sweet tea to clear his head. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Or worse yet, some of those good old boys that was sipping Dr Peppers might follow us in trucks and see what they could do. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z With the exception of that sip of Coke at the competition, nobody on the team had ever really seen me eat. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I shrugged and sipped on my orange soda. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Just as he went to sip his orange juice, his father, never looking up from his plate of food, said slowly, “I’m proud of you, son, for trusting that I know what’s best.” Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z I had raised the cup to take a sip of tea, but I put it down on the floor next to me, harder than I mean to, and some of it spills over. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Lena takes a sip from her juice box. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Then he sat out away from the fire as he sipped soup and ate one of the baked potatoes that Cole had wrapped in aluminum foil and cooked in the embers. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Peeta picks one up to take a sip and they lose it. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I take a small sip and watch the box on the counter. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Sookie reached for Mr. Patterson’s drink, took a sip, and made a face like he had ingested a mouthful of motor oil. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Sam took a sip of water, but pressed Frodo to drink, and when his master had recovered a little he gave him a whole wafer of their precious waybread and made him eat it. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z As we sipped tea and readied our gear for the climb, nobody said much. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Ophie sipped at her milk, which was warm and sweet and creamy. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Soojin smooths her hair, sips some fizzy juice, and takes a deep breath. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I take a sip and swirl the glass and listen to the ice cubes clinking together. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z He takes another sip, then opens his eyes and turns his head my way. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Right when I took a sip, there was a knock on my door. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Genie played Repeat and hoped he wouldn’t get drunk on his first sip. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “How much are you gonna charge for that sip?” she asks. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “Pity sugar makes it useless,” he added, taking a sip and shuddering. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Sophia bounces up and down in a high-backed chair, sipping from two goblets while a woman fans her. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “Try to sip this tea, child,” Mrs. Derby’s voice whispered. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The princess leaned forward and sipped some soup from the spoon her mother held out to her. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Genie had the absurd thought that the branch with the can sort of looked like it had just finished taking a sip and was asking another branch if it wanted to have a taste. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I take another sip of the wine; it tastes less bitter now. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Pa Keating sat at the kitchen table drinking his stout and offering everyone a sip of his whiskey. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z We touch in between bites of food and sips of pineapple juice. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z At the same time your own eyes meet hers, and you must keep looking deep into her eyes as you sip your drink. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Cora and Ridgeway returned to the wagon to find Homer rubbing his small thumbs on the reins and Boseman sipping whiskey from a bottle. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “My name’s not Albert,” I said when I was sitting down again, back to sipping my hot chocolate. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I prepare another before I retire to a tree where I continue sipping, eating rabbit, and even indulge in one of my precious crackers. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z It was a place to stay away from, not a place where a young girl should lay about and sip broth, even if her grandfather was mooning over her nurse. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He nodded and took a sip of his coffee. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She took a sip of water, then grabbed my hand and took a bite out of my churro. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Little Eva stared at Chester as she took her first sip of the bubbly sarsaparilla. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Pepsi, in short, is a drink built to shine in a sip test. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z When I walk into the kitchen, my aunt is at the table sipping chai, and my mom is at the stove cooking. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z As I sipped sweet tea and fidgeted, his Holiness rooted around in an adjacent cabinet, brought out a large, ornately decorated book, and handed it to me. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z She saw herself sitting on the spacious porch of some fine riverside hotel, sipping tea and watching the sun descend. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I pop open the soda and take a sip. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I brought the steaming coffee to my face and took a careful sip. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z If low-key meant pumping music, throngs of people sipping on beer or mixed drinks, and clouds of smoke hanging in the air, then that’s exactly what it was. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I’m sitting at a cafe table, covered with pink eraser dust, sip- ping orange juice and trying to solve a geometry problem. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z "I don't usually talk so much," Anu says, sipping her tea. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I blew into my bowl and took a sip. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z I took a sip of my soda and decided it was time to make a move. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “I’ve spent thousands on him. Thousands,” he said to me, taking a careful sip from the trembling brim of his glass. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z A couple of moments later, she sipped her jug again. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, since I'd poured the cup of punch, I decided to have a sip myself. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Officers sip from coffee cups and grip lunch bags as we make the slow march up to work. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When she leaves, I sip my coffee and try my hardest not to think. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z It was possible to sip the stuff now without grimacing. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He takes a sip of coffee and puts the mug down on the step. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z They sipped their tea slowly, to make it last, and each thought of the other’s life. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z You look out the window and sip your water. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z “Certainly not,” he said and took three quick agitated sips at his cocktail. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z In the big house on the comer, Blanca, Alba, and the servants were sitting in front of the television, sipping tea and eating toast. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Someone came around with a stack of small jars and fastened one to my cage; a little pipe led through the bars like a sipping straw—drinking water. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z The blind sip test is the wrong context for thin-slicing Coke. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z As much as every cell in my body longed for the few sips it contained, I crouched over Amil. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” he says as he replaces them, watching her as she sips her tea. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She took a sip and discovered it wasn’t orange juice, or, rather, not just orange juice. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Agent Jones took a sip of his disappointing coffee. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Darma continues chatting with him while she sips from a gigantic coffee mug. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z As I would pass each man, I would take a sip from an offered glass. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Genie watched Grandpop sip his drink again, and thought about how proud Grandpop seemed to be of Dad and Uncle Wood. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z There was a moment of silence as the two of them sipped their drinks, not looking at anything in particular. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Shan shrugged, fond and offhand, sipped from her glass, and then leaned sideways in a stretch, like a tree bent by wind. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I sip from the tall glass of Coca-Cola, crossing my legs to show off my go-go boots, wishing we lived in such a nice house. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Camilla went to the piano and took a sip from Charles’s glass. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She sipped one and offered the other to Will, who sipped, too, and found it fresh and sweet. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z As I sip, she looks at me with concern. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The group made several circuits, sipping champagne and smoking cigars, then exited the wheel to the cheers of the crowd that now thronged its base. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Spoon Man, Stella noticed, simply sat there and watched the activity around him, sipping from a cup of sweet tea, nibbling Mama’s sugar cookies, and burping occasionally. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He takes another long sip of his beer. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Then I thought of taking sips of Papa’s tea, love sips, the scalding liquid that burned his love onto my tongue. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He looked at me and sipped his juice. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I took a minor sip, and as soon as I swallowed, I felt my body rejecting the stinging syrup of it. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z He orders a scotch, then another, and lets me have sips. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Stewart quickly wolfed down the four doughnuts and while he was sipping coffee he pulled out a guitar and played. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z The man took another sip of his coffee. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Realizing that this was one of those Smokey concoctions that burned your tongue, she sipped carefully. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Mom sipped her tea and let out a long, contented sigh. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z We went on playing, sipping the wine between shots, speaking in Italian, but talking little, concentrated on the game. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z She was sipping at another cup of punch that I guess "Busted Shoe Dude" had brought to her. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Uhmma took a sip of the magic drink, then smacked her lips. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z He will laugh and laugh if he thinks I can’t handle a few sips of wine. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She sips her tea before adding, “Are you going to show me your scar, now that you have seen mine?” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Nixon sat alone on a couch, sipping coffee, taking notes on a yellow legal pad on his lap. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z While they sipped sweet tea in the dining room, Ellen and I would sit on the couch watching cartoons, unsure of what to make of each other. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He sipped his tea and thought some more. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes, Pop would park his wheelchair at the end of the driveway and sip a beer as he watched me perfect my jump shot. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z After a breakfast of rationed airline pretzels and four sips each from the rescued water bottles, the girls worked on their opening dance number. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Imani teases me, we sip on our warm drinks, Kasim keeps finding reasons to come to our table, we giggle some more, and the couple sitting next to us finally moves to another table. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I sat on the bench, sweaty, sipped water, and waited for the game to end. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z It was difficult to talk while your daemon's attention was somewhere else, so Lyra pretended to look glum and rebellious as she sipped her milk with the other girls. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He took the glass and sipped greedily, once, again, and again. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I bring them lemonade, and we sip it awkwardly, me sitting on the red velvet chair, and Matilde and Santiago perched side by side on the sofa, two lovebirds. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z They sit quietly sipping their cider for a bit, leaning against the trunk of the tree. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Neel threw one last scowl at Headmaster and Gupta, who were sipping tea in the shade of the tamarind tree. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z I offered a taste to Laleh, who refused—it was too hot, and it had not been sweetened at all—and then took my own sip. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z “She knows,” I said, taking a sip of my coffee; somehow cold it was more palatable than it had been hot. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Father sipped his tea and set the cup down carefully on the dirt floor. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z She took a dainty sip from her spoon. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Just a sip to stop the shakes and give him a little liquid courage. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Caesar had already arrived and sipped a bottle of ale at the kitchen table. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z She sips from a fresh cup of coffee. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z They sat around the Colvins’ small kitchen table sipping coffee and talking, while Hill took notes. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Rowan took a sip, wondering if an underage scythe’s apprentice could get marked down for drinking. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z She took a sip of her drink, then ran her hand across the cold moisture on the glass and pressed her palm to the front of her neck. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I had seen lots of Persians drink their tea this way—sipping it through a cube of sugar—but I was categorically opposed to sweetening tea in any way. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Bridge got an achy feeling at the bottom of her throat and took a sip of her water. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Then she set the half-empty plate aside and sipped water from the cup they had brought. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then we lay down side by side on the bed and Buddy sipped his wine while I read aloud "somewhere I have never travelled" and other poems from a book I'd brought. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z It was almost empty on the patio outside, just a few older people sipping teas in the far corner, and their voices sounded loud. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They take a sip from a cup of each of the brands being tested and then make their choice. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z I laughed some more and sipped my beer. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I gather up my papers and take a last sip of my Coke, letting myself relax for five seconds before I have to go write the article. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The drink was scalding, and he could only take the smallest sip. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z We each take a sip and then sit in silence. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Now, as I sipped my Orange Fusion concoction, I felt several sets of eyes studying me. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The sip turns into a gulp before Sydney pulls the bottle away. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z She poured cold, crackling Coca-Colas for both of us, and we sat on the couch, sipping them and taking small bites of the chicharrones. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z A group of middle-aged women sat in lawn chairs outside a brownstone, sipping beers and laughing. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Papa told us we could only have a small drink of water every hour, which was hard, but I only sipped when Papa told us to. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I could smell the peppermint tea Momma was sipping, while she spoke to Miss Saunders. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z Anya sipped the potion off the spoon and immediately regretted it. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He nodded as he chewed his yam and greens, and he did not speak until he had swallowed a mouthful and sipped some water. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z The cars filled up with commuters silently sipping coffee or staring dully out the window. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She took a sip of coffee and then reached for a cigarette. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dalton sat in the corner, sipping an iced tea and reading a book. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Yossarian sipped the bubbles off the top and tilted his head back. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “They were giants. Gabriel killed them all and made their parents watch,” Isadora said, and took a sip of water. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Before the official meeting begins, the women eat and sip tea, and catch each other up on the community happenings. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z With a little imagination, I could envision I was sipping a strawberry soda from Chapman’s Drug back in Arlington. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “And you wonder why you see all these people from Hampden town up here this morning?” said Francis, taking a sip of his coffee. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Shamika and his mother were sipping a second round of coffees and gossiping about all sorts of things, but Moss kept to himself. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Several minutes passed while Milkman played with his beer and Guitar sipped tea. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I went out onto the fire escape with a cup of what I thought was instant cocoa until I sipped it. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z She picks up a tremendously huge Starbucks drink and sips at it and is acting like she cares, but her eyes are still darting that already-recognizable Manhattan Dart. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Randall’s visitors sipped spiced rum as Big Anthony was doused with oil and roasted. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Safer saunters out of the kitchen, sipping a bottle of water. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Slowly he brought his lips forward and sipped, then took in the whole spoonful. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I slowly sit up and take a sip of water. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z When Deb and I were really little, we draped blankets over chairs while our moms sipped tea in the kitchen. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Usually August was such a trouper about his medical issues, whether it was skateboarding a few days after a surgery or sipping food through a straw when his mouth was practically bolted shut. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Maxine takes the lemon wedge that’s on the rim of her glass, squirts it into her water, and takes a sip. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z We sipped the tea and ate small sandwiches that Mr. Singh brought out on a large round tray. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Lord Asriel stood by the fire sipping the last of the coffee and watching darkly as Thorold opened the case of the projecting lantern and uncapped the lens before checking the oil tank. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I still remember the bite of that first sip; it was worse even than army coffee, which was nearly brain damaging. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z They sat beside each other on steel folding chairs, on the afternoon of the Day that Sophie Mol Came, sipping coffee and crunching banana chips. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I paused, took a sip of my coffee, letting the word boyfriend rest out in the air. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave her a mug of soup straight off the fire, and she sipped it greedily. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z We all sat down in the living room, Shelly crossing her legs and sipping her tea. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z I sipped my tea and breathed in the jasmine and wondered if anyone would be sad if I was killed in a car accident or something. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z June pulls four bottles of Mexican Coke out of the cooler under her seat and passes them around, and Henry takes the first sip and practically melts. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Nancy settled nearby with coffee, sipping quietly from the cup, her alert eyes fixed on the tube. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Sarai tried her first sip, and couldn’t tell whether the flavor—smoke and flowers—was her own memory of tea, or if Lazlo was shaping the sensory experience within his dream. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z When I came back, Fay had taken off her shoes and was sitting on the floor, sipping gin out of the botde. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z He sipped a little of the black coffee for the sake of formality. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She thumped him on the back just as he took his first sip of soda. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z We each took down a couple of sips. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Again she cupped her own mug in both hands and sat there sipping. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z He raised a finger, took a long sip of the water that Mariam had placed in front of him. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z It wasn’t just that they placed too much emphasis on sip tests. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z She sipped her coffee, which had gone cold. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They sat on some rocks, dangling their legs over the edge, and shared a few sips from the canteen while the sun sank closer to the mountaintops and the clouds turned from white to pink. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Then Dad starts slathering his toast in butter, while Mom takes a long sip of her orange juice. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I take a sip of the hot, sweet, creamy liquid and a shudder runs through me. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I see sailors on watch sipping mugs of hot cocoa. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She hadn’t had a sip of water since she’d left home. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z She leans up against the wall of their house and goes to take a sip from a water bottle that’s down to the dregs. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z We sit there, almost peacefully, sipping our broth and watching the sun set through his living room window. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “Have you thought about maybe just sipping straight from the cup?” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z My father was sitting in his own leather chair, sipping his customary glass of scotch. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z He took several sips, refilled it, turned around, and headed out to the parking lot. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z He’s probably in a soup monger’s somewhere in Flushing, sipping corn tea. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Smoke flavored every bite of food, each sip of water. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z The sun beat down on us and we had small sips of water and shifted our weight from foot to foot. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mom takes a long sip of her coffee and stands. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z I sip my drink and feel that at last I have something to celebrate. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z On the road again, beyond the town’s last streetlight, he sipped the coffee and quit thinking about the various ramifications for a while. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I bring over the mugs and watch as Grandpa sips his hot tea and says, “Ah, delicious. Now, where was I?” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I couldn’t eat food, but I snuck a small sip of water from Mom and she sat beside my bed and read books to me while we waited. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z After the hunters had left, we stood around our campfires sipping strong black coffee and listening to the baying of the hounds. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The waiter returns shortly to take our orders, and when he’s gone, I sip my water and ask, “So what else is new at school?” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z But she feared that this was because theirs was a relationship consumed in sips: She saw him when she came home on holiday; they wrote to each other; they talked on the phone. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I could even see myself, maddeningly centered as usual, hunched at the far end of our empty and too large apartment, sipping easy liquor. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Luke sat in the corner, sipping water and trying to will his body up. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I sip my Coke slowly, watching him pour himself another drink. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Five minutes later, when she reentered the drawing room in triumph, no one paid her any attention, and everything was exactly the same—tired, miserable adults sipping tea and smoking in silence. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z A few people are sipping coffee and eating yellow and white pie—lemon meringue or banana cream—that matches the building. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I sipped the liquid and managed not to make a face at the awful, greasy taste. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He sipped the applejack with a deep appreciation. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He took the can and sipped it and handed it back. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z I took a sip from the spoon but couldn’t really taste much except the milk. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z The Governor took another slow sip of tea. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “Yup. I’m guessing it’s the third key, but I don’t know how to get it out. Do we have to sip from the cauldron?” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She desperately wanted to guzzle down those entire two inches, but she thought of her mother sweating beside her and took only the smallest of sips. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Big windows adorned three full walls, so you could sip your hot drink and use the nosy-nelly spell, chisme, to observe your neighbors at the same time. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He saw his coffee and took a sip of it. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z To think, only yesterday I was in chancletas, sipping lemonade and watching my twin cousins run through the sprinkler in the yard. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I couldn’t talk to her for several days; we looked only, small glances, like sips. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z He just stood quietly over on one side of the living room, sipping, but you could see him casing the joint like crazy. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z Genie smiled and took another sip of tea. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I unscrewed the cap on the water, took a sip and passed it to Fang. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “So, Little Wood,” Grandpop said after taking a long sip, his voice low. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I looked at the wood floor for a little while, took another sip. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Aru took the tiniest of sips, the kind she occasionally took from her mom’s Sunday glass of wine just to see why people fussed over the stuff. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Her grandmother sipped at her cup of tea and Dicey drank at her milk. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad shakes his head, sips his tea from a jam jar, stares out the window and whistles “The Boys of Wexford.” Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Spoon Man took another sip of the lemonade. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I liked having sips of soda poured into my mouth like a bubbling waterfall. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z She brought the cup up and took a sip and it was only then I remembered: Camilla didn’t like sugar in her coffee. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She touched her glass rim with the tip of her tongue before she sipped. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Celia regards the three piles of cards thoughtfully while she sips her tea. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Dad took a sip of his coffee and grimaced. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Chairs were set up along the walls of the house, and into the yard, and people from the neighborhood, and some I’d never seen before, sat quietly sipping coffee or talking in whispers. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Pima brought the water to her lips and she sipped awkwardly. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She took a sip of water, but never let go of my hand. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I let the last sip of hot chocolate sit on my tongue for a little bit before I swallowed it down, and then Mom and I headed home. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I got a bad taste in my mouth, bitter, like coffee grounds in the last sip. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “Is that how you’re going to school?” she asks, taking a tiny sip of orange juice. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z But Papa didn’t say, “Have a love sip”; he didn’t say anything as I watched him raise the cup to his lips. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z "The rich man lives. Doesn't he?" lyrion sipped at his wine, thoughtful. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I swallowed and took another sip of Coke before I looked up. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Both the man and the woman were holding glasses of golden wine, and she sipped hers and leaned a little closer to him. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She holds the base of Princess Sabine's teacup, helping her take larger sips. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z We sat in her kitchen, sipping coffee from blue enamel tin cups. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Fadi chewed for a full ten seconds, took a sip of soda, and finally answered. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “We’ll get our life back soon, in a free Biafra,” he said, his usual words lined with his usual forceful reassurance, and sipped his tea. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The hot coffee scalded me as I sipped. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Unfazed, she sips a Diet Coke, and talks about the weather. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z At the Player’s Club, sips of cognac and exhalations of smoke had filled that last difficult pause. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “Here,” said a woman’s voice, and then, “Let him sip this.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “Don’t believe everything you hear,” she said, and took another sip of her drink. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Pitchers of thick cream and baskets of blackberries had been set out, and the guests were sipping a sweet orange-scented wine from engraved silver cups. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z So she quickly sipped the rest down and swallowed the grasshopper bits. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He takes a sip, and then turns to smile at Ansel. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Mama and my sisters sipped tea while I pressed my nose to the window glass, drinking in the comings and goings of the street, and when it was time to go I cried. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Still, they would be impressed, he hoped, by the lovely bay windows, the shining parquet floors, the impressive winding staircase, the wooden wainscoting, as they sipped champagne and dipped samosas in chutney. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “I am impressed how quickly you solved my puzzle,” he said, taking a sip from his mug. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Slouched at the kitchen table, forcing him-self to sip Campbell’s Chicken Broth, he heard the voices and thought they were the sound of kids playing in the street. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I finish my food, take a few more sips, and wipe my mouth. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Tats is sipping a drink, making a face. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I tried to take a sip but only managed to spill half the coffee on the ground. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He always let out a contented breath after a first sip of coffee. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I down my sour strawberry lemonade in four sips, like some depressed adult throwing back shots, and I chew the ice because I paid for that too dammit. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He poured a sip of vodka into a Dixie cup, swallowed, pursed his lips, and squeezed his hands into tight little fists. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Daddy stood at the bottom, leaning against the railing and sipping a cup of coffee. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z To prove himself right he had taken a sip of the sweet liquid from her cup, but she had insisted on its bitterness, and poured it down the sink. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Hands shaking a bit, she picked up her glass and took a sip of chilled water. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “So you like my book,” he said to Augustus after another sip. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Delicately she sipped from her own imaginary cup. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The first sip tasted like ink and spoiled meat, foul, but when she swallowed it seemed to come to life within her. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He told himself every sip was the last, that he’d stand up and leave. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He listened quietly, all the while sipping his tea. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Gracie sips from her straw and tries to slurp up a boba ball as slowly as she can. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Even sadder this time. as a child, i smelled the air Mama takes her coffee out to the front porch sips it slow. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z Petey, on the other hand, took delicate nibbles, like a bee sipping at a flower. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He takes a sip of water, then lowers his voice, talking solemn and low. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Maybe we wouldn't be here now, and I would be in California in her parents' orange-walled living room, sipping hot chocolate by the Christmas tree. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “I assume that answers your question,” he said confidently, then sipped generously from his glass. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z They wouldn’t let us get into our bunks yet, so I sipped at the soup. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z “Take a sip, close your eyes, and breathe.” Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Jules sipped at her own mug; over the rim of her glass, her quick observant eyes scanned the room. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Lord Tywin was seated by the river, sipping wine from a jeweled cup as his squire undid the fastenings on his breastplate. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Roose made a face, as if the ale he was sipping had suddenly gone sour. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Dimple was sipping her water, trying not to look like she was eavesdropping, but it was hard to do when the conversation was taking place literally two feet from where she sat. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z "We will have dessert. It will rejuvenate us after such a competitive game," Sophia announces, taking a sip of champagne. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He doesn’t reflect on why his migraine demands soothing images of Henry looking cozy and picturesque, sipping tea by a lush green hillside. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I took a sip, and the burn of it surprised me. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Nali blew on the tea in her cup, took a sip, and grinned. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Gran sipped on her tea, her gaze unfocused. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z She tries another tiny sip, hands it back again. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I took a sip from a half-filled mug on the table. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Not knowing what to do, I take a sip, but tuck it in the side of my cheek. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She was like a sip of water from a bathroom cup, and we got along great. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z When I started to tell him what had happened afterward, the grimace left his face, and he listened intently, nodding his head from time to time and sipping his tea. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He nodded, then took a careful sip of tea. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I took mine, even though I’d never had a drink aside from sips of my dad’s beer. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z The attendant brought him another glass of beer, and he sipped at it. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I crumple my napkin and take a sip of my juice. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The tea, which tasted faintly like peppermint, she sipped slowly. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I set it up—it’s perfect—then lean against the wall next to him while he sips from the bottle and smokes. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z My father sipped his tea and looked at me over the rim of the glass. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Trub takes a long sip of soda and then rattles the ice left in his cup. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z He smoked cigarette after cigarette, and sipped Scotch out of a short glass. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z She waved back, but didn’t smile as she sipped from a foam cup. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z No, I think as I sip my water, I’m not. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Although I almost never drank, I took a sip and felt the burn as the liquor slid down my throat. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Grace sipped her juice, nibbled her roll, and, amazed, watched Jake blaze through a lightning round of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Pepsi is sweeter than Coke, so right away it had a big advantage in a sip test. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Gerald sipped the cocoa gratefully, the warmth of it relaxing him. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Just as I was about to take my first solemn sip, the announcer said, “We pause, now, for station identification.” Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “We been getting her to sip little bits.” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She would take a sip from the bottle and she would grow smaller and smaller. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Sara and I need to discuss a class project. We’ll be outside,” she says, then gulps down her last sip of tea. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z She caught a glimpse of the dazed young man sipping gingerly at a steaming mug while an orderly lit a cigarette for him. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The red-furred dwarf in the cowboy hat was sitting about thirty feet away at the nearest café table, sipping an espresso held by his monkeylike foot. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Down below, the members of the Animal Fanciers’ Society sat around the dry fountain and sipped tea. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Lee Wei has us all lined up on the stage in high heels while Dale, the bouncer/owner, sits at the bar sipping on a tall boy. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I lick my fingers and take a sip of soda. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I took a sip of water; it tasted stale. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Henry took a sip of his malt, swallowed. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Vivian takes a sip of cold tea and sets her cup down. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z George always made sure to leave that last thick sip. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z She grabs its golden tail ribbons, then lifts the teacup from its tray and sips. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Once, his mother told Ifemelu, “Your lashes are pretty,” abrupt, unexpected words, and then sipped her Bellini, as though she had not heard Ifemelu's surprised “Thank you.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Now I was the one wondering if I could have just a sip of seawater. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I manage to keep sipping water, thinking of the days of dehydration that almost killed me last year. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He pointed to a bucket of water on the floor and made sipping motions as he lifted a dipper. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The bidders sat on wooden benches sipping fruit drinks. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I took a sip of water to avoid Noah’s stare. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z She would have sipped at her drink, but she had finished it a long time ago. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He wanted to laze away the afternoon at a dumpling house, sip plum juice by a green pond flickering with orange-and-white carp. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Baba sipped cups of tea and chatted with the other parents while Neel took the four-hour test. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Alaska took a sip of Mountain Dew and grabbed my hand in hers. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z We sip our drinks and munch on our pastries as if our minds weren’t churning with unspoken questions. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z “Just the tiniest of sips,” she told him. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Nali sat by the fire sipping her tea, bundled in a blanket. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Between sips of nectar, I told them the story. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z I dropped the popcorn and sipped my soda instead. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Mr. Chumley takes a sip of water from a drinking glass and continues. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z I turn down food but accept a glass of water that I take tiny sips of as we wait on a couch. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He took a quick sip from his glass, then got back to the question. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z They came in ones and twos, sipped expensive tea and ate little almond tarts. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z “It’s delightful for the community!” said Chuchi, taking a long sip from her champagne flute. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Piper pulled out a flask of nectar and gave Jason a sip. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Then father and son would quietly read the paper and sip their coffee together before Bobby would rise, pat his Pop on the shoulder, and head off to ride the commuter train into Manhattan. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z This might seem like a small thing to some people, I thought as I sipped my Coke and paid the bill. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Adam passed the bottle, and Samuel took a delicate sip and wiped his mouth on his forearm above the soot. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The barista brought them their food, and they sipped on their ponche and ate sandwiches as they talked. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Despereaux bent his head and sipped again, and Cook stood over him and smiled, saying, “It don’t need a thing, then? Is that what you’re saying? It’s just right?” The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z The coffee’s lukewarm when I take a sip,making it harder to gulp down. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Then he takes a sip of beer and does a few experimental strums, his shoulders finally relaxing. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I clasp my milkshake, draw out the silence with a long, cold sip. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Joe gave me an apologetic grin before taking a sip of his chocolate milk. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Izzie watches as I sip the water slowly so I don’t spill it. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z “Somebody sipping tea where they shouldn’t be sipping it?” asked Clarence. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Wednesday was still sitting on the sofa, sipping his coffee, stroking the gray cat. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I sip, set down the mug, no spilling, and close my eyes. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Each time I took another sip it tasted more and mere like dead water. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z She takes a sip of her Arnold Palmer even though there’s not much left to drink. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Rabiya shakes her head and takes a sip of her lemonade before continuing. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Mom reached down to the console between us, grabbed her coffee mug, and took a sip. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He said he wasn’t hungry, but he managed a few limp little sips of the orange juice. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z When the night wound down, I escorted Sohrab and his mom out and said good night to the living room, where all the ladies sat sipping tea and talking over each other in Farsi. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I use both hands to pick up the mug, and sip. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z She tentatively took a sip, and her eyes widened. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She took the last sip of her drink. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Sometimes Rahim Khan came over and Baba let me sit in his study and sip tea with them. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She had applied a bright blue mask to her face, was smoking and sipping some bourbon with ice and leafing through a fat paperback book whose pages had buckled and turned gray from the water. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z It is a joy to sit around that wonderful fountain and to snack petit fours and sip espresso coffee. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Another sip turns into a gulp, and soon it’s almost gone. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z “How come you call yourself Korean?” she asks after a few more sips. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “You little devil,” Papa said, and slapped him lightly with one hand while holding the jug for him to sip. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mother sips orange juice at the counter, looking over a list of tasks for the day. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “Sweet donkey, take it easy, have a little sip.” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z When the power went out, he cursed and fussed and left the apartment in a fury, heading for a bar where he could sit in cool air, sipping cold drinks. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Winnie’s mother and grandmother sat plaintive all afternoon in the parlor, fanning themselves and sipping lemonade, their hair unsettled and their knees loose. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I wanted to savor the gingerbread bite by bite and sip the milk slowly, but I couldn’t help myself. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I went to the watercooler and kept my back to her as I sipped. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Especially now, as Ben sipped his first drink. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s okay,” Grace whispered, then sipped at the water. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I count them down, “Three, two, one...go!” and they all sip as fast as they can until Jack drains his glass first. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z He gazes up at the set with reddened, watery eyes, sipping coffee that I will now and again offer to warm. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Mom sips her coffee and then puts two slices of bread into the toaster. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The undercover agent took a quick sip of his drink and handed it back to the waitress. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Rashid sipped a beer and stared at his food without even starting. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Ocllo watched as I took sip after sip of the mixture. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z But when I tried to take a sip, I couldn’t swallow it, as if the water had somehow become too thick. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She was scared, and it wasn’t until she had a sip of whatever we were drinking or a hit off of whatever we were smoking that she would calm down and be the same Sam. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Celia stops where she is, takes another sip of her drink. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z We continue taking turns—large swigs for him, small sips for me—until he recorks the bottle, seeming to put it away the instant he feels it dulling his awareness. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z They spoke too softly for Lyra to hear, but she enjoyed watching them sip dewdrops from the marram grass to refresh themselves. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z We were able to sip some cold drinks at Dullah’s, but we had only been there a few minutes when Archbishop Tutu telephoned. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z After one sip, I set the glass on the desk. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He picked up a cup of tea and took a loud sip from it. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Bando sipped his, and I put mine in the snow to cool. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Before I could fall back to sleep, I would go sit with the night security guard and sip a glass of water. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Every time she sips her drink, her nose wrinkles. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “Yes. Thank you,” I say, and then it’s just the sounds of knives and forks scraping against the plates, chewing, swallowing, glasses of water being sipped and set down on wood. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Somkit poured green syrup into his glass of fizzy water and sipped it. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He raised the jar to his mouth and carefully took a sip. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z The Bomb is taking tiny sips of hers. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z And he kept drinking, too, pulling sips off his bottle of whiskey every few minutes. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z We sat at the table dressed in our Shabbat clothes, my father sipping his second glass of tea, both of us a little tired and sleepy from the heavy meal. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Skarpi took another drink, no more than a sip this time, then set his cup down and pivoted on his stool to face us. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I take a sip of the tart, dry liquid and secretly think it could be improved by a few spoonfuls of honey. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He sips a cup of coffee with one hand and extends the other one toward me—but he’s not going for a fist bump. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z She sipped it and tried not to think about Ma and Ba finding her note. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly, between sips of coffee and further scribbling and doodling, he vented his criticisms and skepticisms of women. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I sip my drink and spit it back out. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I sip my tea and wish she would sit down and eat with me, but I know she has to get out the door. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z That is pestilence, not peace, the old knight told himself with his last sip of wine. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z But for whatever reason I tapped his bottle with my can real quick and turned away, took another sip of warm beer. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z While the rest of the group sips tea and discusses potential complications, I stand at the fence, blowing on Otto’s face and saying my good-byes. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She took one sip of milk and made a face. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z She ignored this remark and, looking out the dark window, took another sip from the teacup. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She sipped, wrinkled her nose, added another spoonful, stirred, then sipped again. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Granddaddy watched from a rocker and sipped store-bought bourbon. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I open my eyes and take a sip of pineapple juice, nodding around the straw. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Chandresh goes to retrieve it, sipping his brandy on the way. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z We all joined in, taking small sips and laughing together, savoring the moment. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z And so I take small sips that taste salty, like drinking someone's cloudy tears. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z “A painting of one,” I said, and took another sip of the Coke. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She must be waiting for me to go first, so I just sip my coffee and let her squirm for a while. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He paused; we sipped orange juice from a flask. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She sends me back into the bar where Pete offered me the sip to see if the barman would fill the twins’ bottles with water and maybe a little sugar in each. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z But the girl sipped, wary at first, then opened her mouth for more. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Mother didn’t say a word but only heated some milk, and they sat with their feet on the oven door and sipped at their steaming cups. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z He paused a minute, then took a sip of his beer. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z She just sat there, dusky as a bleached-blonde Negress in her white dress, and sipped daintily at her drink. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He sipped it while we all sat or stood around, waiting for him to speak. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Here, take a sip. It’s split pea soup. It’s your favorite.” The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z My mom looks at me over the rim of her coffee cup as she takes a sip. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Theresa stooped down, held the cup up to my mouth, and I took a sip. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He stares into a newspaper with twitching eyeballs and sips coffee and looks deeply surprised. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z As they sipped tea, Ellsberg asked the husband when he thought the war would end. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She took another sip of tea and breathed in the tangy fragrance, which smelled familiar. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Could we be so desperate for drinkable water that we’re willing to destroy the very machines that could create it, just to get that first sip? Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “Beer,” Drew said before taking a sip from his Solo cup. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z They parked across the street and sat in their cruiser, sipping coffee and eating doughnuts. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I chewed the cookie quickly, took a sip of milk, and recounted near everything, tho’ I neglected to mention my role as the household spy. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Charles twisted the top off a cranberry juice and took a sip. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z But if he could find the bottle later, he’d take a sip of this, all right, once his father’s back was turned. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He sniffed at his punch and sipped a little. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She gave him a drink of water and waited as he sipped. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z At a nearby pavement cafe, half a dozen people sipped coffee in the shade of patio umbrellas. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Mom and Dad would sniff and sip sometimes, if I made a cup of something and begged them to taste it, but that was it. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I took another sip of tea, grimacing at the sting in my throat when I swallowed. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I take a sip of water and I listen to the crickets chirping sex, sex, sex and I wonder what her life was like before these last three days. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I took a sip of my tea and then went back through the kitchen and out into the garden. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Kyril Montana sipped the hot coffee and his entire aching body tingled it tasted so incredibly good. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I sip at my soup, almost too excited to eat. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z "Nope," Red said, dry, just before taking a sip of his juice. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “Show me the kettle, and I will show you just how small a sip I can take.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I sipped my soda and wondered if Dorothy felt this way when she dumped the bucket of water on the Wicked Witch of the West and watched her archnemesis melt. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Lorena takes a sip of her Coke and stares off into the river for a few seconds. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She clumsily added hot water, then sipped until wakefulness crept in. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z “Here, Mal, sit up a bit and sip this. But mind, it’s hot.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I sipped at my coffee until I was finished with it. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z For a long time, all I can do is take tiny sips from my bottle and watch a beetle crawl up the side of a honeysuckle bush. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z “Hazel,” my mom said, but I unscrewed the cap and sipped. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Havdalah was short: four simple blessings, a sip of wine, smelling the spices, and extinguishing the candle. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Cole sipped water from the glass she held to his lips and struggled to swallow the pills. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z “I don’t suppose you could let me have a sip of that wine,” I said. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z When no one spit it out, Oliver reached across the table to ladle a small amount of the stew into his bowl, then took a tentative sip. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He was still sipping at the tea, watching an exercise program for women, when Henry knocked on the door. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The old man waited until the broth had cooled before he took a sip, long enough to be sure his guardsman had suffered no ill effects. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Lee chewed an unlit cigar and sipped cold coffee from a tin flask. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The cognac was very, very good, and from the first muttered “Sante” and the first clicking sip you could feel the Brotherhood of Man growing until it filled Rocinante full—and the sisterhood also. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I take small sips, wondering why she wants to see me. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The woman took a sip of her coffee. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Our lawyer sipped his water and crunched an ice cube between his teeth. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Olly holds his sip of hot chocolate in his mouth and stares at his mug. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Leader stretched, and sipped from the glass of water on his desk. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Melisandre took a sip, swallowed, and gave the boy a smile. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z We lean our heads forward to sip our drinks, lines of boba balls marching up the straws. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z I see people chatting in cafes, sipping wine, strolling on boulevards and avenues. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She took a sip out of her can. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Trey sipping his coffee is the only sound for a long while. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z They sip their soup directly from the bowl and eat the chicken with their hands. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z There are people gorging themselves, others sipping wine, while a young couple kiss over the table and share their food. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Old-timers would lean against the corny papier-mache coral reef, sip their drinks, and mutter about the jovenes. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Grandma Rose is sipping her tea slowly, and I can almost sense her counting to ten—advice she gives to argumentative Carver students. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He sipped it gingerly and felt them looking at him with curiosity. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Kaisa took a sip of wine from her own goblet before answering. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z At five o’clock, Max and Valerie were in the basement sipping coffee. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I take too big a sip and burn not only my tongue but a path all the way down my throat. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He took a last sip of his tea. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z It looked like a nice place to sip mint juleps or sweet tea. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z After taking a sip of wine, Mary lifted her napkin and wiped the corners of her mouth, and then her napkin again disappeared underneath the table. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z So, as always, I stay quiet, sipping my tea and keeping my thoughts to myself. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He raised his head and took a few grateful sips. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z They were just seated formally, sipping delicately at the whiskey, when Dora and the girls came in. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “A sip so small nobody would ever know,” he said. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I took a deep sip of tea to be polite, even though my stomach groaned at the taste of liquid leaf. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I pictured her sitting in the breakfast nook, legs up on the padded bench, flipping through a Hollywood gossip magazine and sipping coffee out of one of my mother's china cups. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z They took their final sips of opal-haworthia potion, threw their hands up, and stepped out from behind the trees, ready to fight. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He sniffed it, then sipped it, then he smiled, with small, sharp teeth. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Laleh took a tentative sip, holding her tea with both hands. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The girls had been passing the second canteen around, taking small, careful sips from it. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z The girl was seated by the hearth, sipping wine at a round wooden table with three of the Black Ears he'd left to guard her and a plump man whose back was to him. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z A few people smoked cigarettes, and some, only the white people, sipped ice water the deputies had brought in. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z In the morning he would wake up groaning like the demon in a kabuki drama; he would vomit and then start sipping again. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z The music started, and she clinked my glass, said “cheers,” and took a sip of brandy. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z The boy standing in front of me took a slow sip from his beer. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Percy sipped his blue soda and gazed thoughtfully across the dining hall. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He sipped at his cocoa and talked and talked. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z “I know you weren’t exactly sipping tea and eating crumpets when I left you back in the cargo room all that time. Ready to tell me what happened?” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He smiles, picking up his glass to take a sip of whatever has been poured into it. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Edwin poured a last splash of coffee in his mug and took a sip. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z She took a sip out of her fancy water bottle. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z She takes another sip of tea through the sugar cube before she replies. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Instead I just swayed in the wind and sipped my beer, thinking how beer had the exact opposite effect on us two: it made me all dumb as a rock and him halfway literate. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z David and I exchange friendly words when the meeting is over, and then I slip out while the others are still sipping coffee and walk back to the hotel. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He took a sip of wine and said not a word, thinking of Jaime. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I’ve gone all night without a sip, but it’s not about being addicted. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Baba drove the bus, sipping hot tea from the thermos, and I navigated. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He hesitates before taking the tiniest of sips. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I took a sip of my beer and pointed the can at him. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I fumble for my own bottle and take a sip. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I rub my face sleepily, sip my orange juice. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Wesley nodded and took another sip of his coffee. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Alys tended her there, holding her head so that she could sip warm liquid made from chopped wild sunflower roots simmered in spring water. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Sitting with their hands spread to the splendid log fire, they sipped their mulled wine, nibbled pastry, and talked about the Wild Man. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” Az said, then paused to sip his tea. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He took a sip of whiskey, spit in front of him and went quiet for a few seconds, like he was thinking about it. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I’m sipping on a Mountain Dew, which all four of my parents say is unhealthy, by the way. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z She took her water gourd from the pack, sipped, and rested there for a moment, thinking through the next part of the climb. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They moved on, stopping only for sips of water from their goatskin flasks, and talking little. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He sipped a little more of the drink and fell asleep. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z When Shae returned with the wine, he took one sip and flung the cup away to explode against the side of the house. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The break room was empty save for a computer technician sipping a cup of coffee. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z We sat in silence, while my father sipped from his glass. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z You know how sometimes you don’t realize how thirsty you are until you take that first sip? Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Upon rising, the athletes sipped cocoa and grazed from plates of pastries. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z Now Mom blew into her cup but didn’t take a sip. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Her wiry young body, nourished by Barbados fruits and sunshine, had an elastic vitality, and she was back on her feet while Judith was still barely sitting up to sip her gruel. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z She took the glass and sipped a little from it, trying to keep the ice from touching her teeth as she looked at him over the rim. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z She pauses and takes a sip of water. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Edwin sat beside the window and waited until he was almost finished sipping a cup of hot chocolate before he turned to Cole. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Dimple sipped her water, trying not to feel small and irrelevant. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Then, on July 28, Joe Bates, an Osage man in his thirties, obtained from a stranger some whiskey, and after taking a sip, he began frothing at the mouth, before collapsing. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z My dad brings over a glass of water and urges me to take a tiny sip. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Mom is in the front seat, sipping her coffee and setting the GPS for our destination. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Spoon by spoon, bowlful by bowlful, over the next months, Serafina hovering close, I sip a soup of pumpkin flowers. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z I pictured her in a chair on a veranda, sipping iced teas and writing with perfect penmanship. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I take a sip and let a small cube of ice slip into my mouth. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z A love sip, he called it, because you shared the little things you loved with the people you loved. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z She’d get a Coke and take it to a table, sipping it slowly. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Rex kept turning around to check on her while he sipped his beer. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z All Darryl does all day is takes a sip, then crinkles the paper. Sunny 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Obediently Eleanor sipped at her brandy, feeling clearly its sharp burn, and then said to the doctor, “I must have said something silly, from the way you’re all staring at me.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z I sipped at my soda obediently, and then drank more deeply, surprised by how thirsty I was. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Then he checks his own cup, sniffing it, then taking a sip. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z She sobbed once, then took a sip of tea. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Gran sipped on her iced tea, while my hands clamped around a sweating glass of lemonade. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The man in the grey suit only sips his wine, regarding Widget over the rim of his glass. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He hands everyone a cup and I take a sip, expecting it to be harsh. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Grandpop took a sip from his glass, his face twisting up as he swallowed. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z My father takes a sip of his beer. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He sipped his juice and returned to his work, humming again. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z She takes a sip of her wine and sits down in one of the chairs. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Then she picked up her cup of punch and took a sip. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She sipped from her cup of lavender tea. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I sipped the Grapette soda Grandma had given me and thought about what the mob might have done to us. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The Englishman says, “I’m going to my club to smoke my pipe, sip some sherry, and chat with the blokes.” The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z A teacup and saucer find their way into my nervous hands; I take small sips. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Nights after school board meetings, she was condemned to sip iced tea alone on Mr. Crane’s porch while her father browbeat the old superintendent inside and drank up his bourbon. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Ernie leaned forward and took a sip of what was just broth. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z As I puree tomatoes in a blender, Mom leans on the kitchen counter, sipping her tea. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Frankie poured some more bourbon into his tumbler, took a sip, reconsidered. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She took a sip from her drink and glowered at me over the rim of her cup. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “This is delicious,” she says, sipping a spoonful. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Sansa lifted the cup to her bps and took a sip. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z We have one reaction after taking a sip, and we have another reaction after drinking a whole can. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z My father stood at the stove sipping from his usual mug, the smell of burned coffee and almost-burned toast in the air. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She nibbled whilst she listened, and sipped from a cup of watered wine. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She tipped the bottle up and took a sip. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They would huddle over the table awhile, muttering like conspirators, sipping tea or one of his concoctions. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa sat there staring off into space, sipping his coffee and saying nothing. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z We can drown. everything drinks water for life. i have even seen burds birds sipping drops of water from a leaf. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I took a sip of my frap and nodded. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Before that an older woman, Mrs. Linden, greeted him when he came home each afternoon, sipping coffee from a thermos and working on crossword puzzles while Eliot played on his own. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Roscuro, as he surfaced from the bottom of the queens capacious bowl, could not help taking a few appreciative sips. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z One evening as the store was closing, Larry and a friend managed to sneak a sip from the white fountain. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z I want to show the beauty of our people, that we are not all banditos like they show on TV, munching cuchfritos and sipping beer through chipped teeth. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She pours a few sips of champagne and hands it to me. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He takes a sip of Pop’s beer and says, “Sit.” Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “I guess 1 don’t understand things,” Flossie said, sipping from her glass. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She was sitting there pretty as you please in a white blouse and striped skirt, sipping on lemonade and eating Mama’s benne seed cookies. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z But out of the corner of my eye, I can tell that Dray keeps looking at me as he sips his champagne. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I imagine her sitting in an old English house, sipping hot chocolate while snow falls outside, drawing a tiny menorah on a notepad, a Hanukkah celebration for her alone. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I take a sip of my Coke, smooth my blouse. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The men at the bar sipped their drinks and listened. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z When the door closes behind them, Miss Larsen takes a sip of tea and places her cup back on its saucer with a little rattle. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z One sip and she could think more clearly. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Rather than trust her voice, she took a sip of wine and looked back to Lord Nugent. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Now on the afternoon when Hazel was out collecting with Doc in the Great Tide Pool, the boys were sitting around in the Palace sipping the result of Eddie’s latest contribution. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She takes a sip of tea and winces, detecting a faint film of dishwashing liquid on this section of the rim, chiding herself for being careless about rinsing. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z They passed it around, each taking a sip of poison. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Mom was sipping coffee in front of her tropical beach. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I took a sip of beer, said: “That’s pretty sad, man.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Beetee sits motionless in a wheelchair at the center of the meadow, watching a spring-green bird hover in midair as it sips nectar from a large orange blossom. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z The first man bites daintily into a brownish-green loaf and sips pale liquid. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I open the can and take a sip. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z He sipped his drink and remembered the incident of Mr. Reilly’s dumping all of those examination papers on the heads of that freshman demonstration beneath the windows of the faculty office building. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Cardamon Kings, Coffee Counts and Rubber Barons—old boarding-school buddies—came down from their lonely, far-flung estates and sipped chilled beer at the Sailing Club. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z In Kobani, she sat on the sofa, watching the street, for an hour or two in the morning, sipping her sweet tea, before beginning her chores. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Anyways, I peeked in the living room, found the night-watch guy lounging in front of the TV, sipping coffee from a thermos. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He took an excruciatingly long sip of tea before he spoke again. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z My father is in the kitchen sipping black tea from his big white enamel mug. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She was careful to sip at the punch rather than drinking it down, however, because she didn’t believe in tempting fate. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Catherine leaned back on the rail of the veranda and slowly sipped. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Mechtild brought me a bowl of steaming broth and stood by while I sipped it. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I sipped the gray-green water gathered in my bowl. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Shadow took a sip, tasting an odd blend of sour and sweet on his tongue. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I sip some tea, trying to come up with a different question that doesn’t have to do with the reasons a mother would leave. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Takes a sip and then blows out smoke. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z He smacked his lips together, shook his head in serene affirmation, purred, and took another sip. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat on a stump of driftwood, sipping coffee and looking out over the bay. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z They sipped sangria at the bar of a Spanish restaurant, a grinning pig’s head presiding over their conversation. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z She took a sip of beer and thought about that for a sec. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z After two or three bites, he stopped and sipped his beer. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I took a sip and felt the familiar sting of fizz but with the sweetness of cherries and sunshine all mixed together. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Later she decided they would sit on the back porch and sip tall glasses of iced tea and lemon wedges. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Gran paused and took a sip of her tea. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z They know that our parents are sipping chai with plates of tea biscuits upstairs and that they aren’t the slightest bit interested in our bickering. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “I think,” she says, taking a sip from her mug and winking, “it’s gonna be one of them years!” Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z He sat for a long time within the arms of a green, black, and gold leaf lounge chair, sipping coffee and meditating about the next few hours. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z “I thought you might be thirsty,” she said, and Lexie accepted the cup and took a grateful sip. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z His more natural domain was a high-backed booth near the rear of Day’s Restaurant on University Way where he sipped coffee and read his history. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Mercy stirred and asked, in a quite natural voice, for a sip of water, and Rachel’s haggard face lighted with a smile. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I sipped my beer and tried to think of something witty to say. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He sipped his coffee as delicately as a debutante, as slowly as an octogenarian. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I wonder for a second if she’s been sipping at my flask. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Petey took a sip, so sweet it nearly rotted her teeth on the spot. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I squeeze two lemons before taking a sip. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I wrote, “What’s happened?” and showed it to a young businessman watching the television, he took a sip of his coffee and said, “No one knows yet,” his coffee haunts me, his “yet” haunts me. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z She continued to settle herself, and lay back at last, and sipped her lukewarm water. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Baba and Rahim Khan were smoking pipes and sipping brandy when I came in. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He lifted his glass to his lips, started to sip, then put the glass down. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Mom pours dribbles of the ice-cold Coke into my mouth, one sip at a time, making sure I don’t spill on my shirt. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “The make-believe librarian is correct, Charles,” said Mrs. Chiltington as she came out of the Book Nook Cafe, sipping a cup of tea with her pinky finger extended. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z My father took a bite, took a sip of diet soda, blinked, sniffed, poured salt on his steak. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z He took a sip from his cup and rubbed his temple. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z We had saltines and a hunk of Cheddar cheese provided by the Colonel for dinner, and sipping the warm pink wine out of the bottle with our cheese and saltines made for a fine dinner. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z By custom with an elder, I look away while I sip. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Lying back among her pillows and sipping the tea, she probed for her thought. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Slowly, Amari returned to the world, sipping mugs of hot liquid, eating a little of the special foods that Teenie made for her, and staying awake for several hours at a time. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad and Laleh were in the living room, sipping cups of Persian tea. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She stopped eating, and only when her feebleness became too much for her did she take a sip of water. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He took a slightly less modest sip and put the bottle down. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He took a sip of the coffee before emptying the mug into the sink. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z She poured the honey wine for both of us, drinking hers in a series of dainty sips from a silver beggar’s cup hardly bigger than a thimble. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I eat just half of the sandwich and sip the entire glass of sweet milk. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Kaede hung the kettle over the flames, and before night fell she had brewed tea for them all to sip, crouching close to the blaze. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z It bubbled, and then it ceased bubbling, and both of them sipped it and laughed, and each of the brothers found the verse and the poetry inside himself that he had never let out. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He leaned against the counter, eating his bagel and sipping his coffee, the cat frantically rubbing his hair with her little head. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He sighed, then took a sip of coffee. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The table was strangely quiet, Mama and Doc sipping coffee and Jay eating up his breakfast without the usual clattering of his spoon against the bowl. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Joe held the cup to her lips, and she drank the tea in little sips, breathing in over it to cool it. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Taking a sip of lemonade, Mama looked right at Miss Love. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Dad asks as he sips his red wine. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z They might have smoked in front of him, or sipped from their canteens, or eaten bread and let the crumbs drop carelessly on his body. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The premixed gin and tonic fizzes up over the lip of the can as I bring it to mv mouth and sip. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The widow took a sip, rolled the wine round her mouth, swallowed. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Except, when Henry looks at him again, watches him take the first blessed sip of coffee, the smile comes back in earnest. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She shook her head and sipped the cold coffee and wine. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Erin, Boy21, and I sip hot chocolate as we watch our football team lose their final game of the season on their home field. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z President Roosevelt was photographed sipping a cocktail at the White House. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He took a sip of the murky liquid and made a face. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He poured his tea into his saucer and sipped it loudly. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Laughing on their benches, chewing and sipping, as though life was no different than it had been an hour before. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baylor was sitting at the table sipping coffee with a pile of laundry in a basket on the floor next to her. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Tee sipped a tiny mug of flavored coffee. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z June’s already on the chaise and sipping a beer. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray was standing outside the funeral home sipping coffee from a bodega cup when I got there. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She wasn't kicked back at the kitchen table sipping coffee. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “Well,” my father said, sipping his tea again, “you had some day, Reuven.” The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The Captain seated himself carefully, and compensating for the tremor in his hands, slowly lifted his own cup to his mouth and took a long sip. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker were sitting comfortably in deckchairs nearby, sipping tall glasses of fizzy lemonade and watching him to see that he didn’t stop work for one moment. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z The agent poured himself a cup of free trade coffee from the wheezing pot, took a sip, and frowned. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She stayed there, as the men sipped tea downstairs with Rasheed, smoked, chatted. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z My body refuses to remain still in the chair, mouth drinking desperate sips of air. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Mrs. Murphy blushes and blinks; she shifts in her chair, picks up her teacup, and then puts it down without taking a sip. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Alaska looked like a train wreck, but insisted on pouring the last few sips of Strawberry Hill into her cold instant coffee before chucking the bottle behind her. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “Just when you gave me sips of your drinks or beer,” Ben said. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “I find the floor more comfortable than chairs,” she said, sipping the beer from the can. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Linda was lying on the bed, sipping that horrible stinking mescal out of a cup. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The result was that the tea was sickly as well as bitter, but Will sipped it, nonetheless. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I can picture our moms, sitting at a cafe table with their Learn About the United States books, sipping tea. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I take a sip of the warm chocolate. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Cora even took a sip of the beer. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I take slow sips and look around Uncle Carlos’s desk to avoid the curious eyes of the officers. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z The sign says you only need one sip before bed to ensure you have the dream you want. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He handed one to me and took one to Helena, sitting her up and holding the cup so she could sip. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She had not sipped from it since one of the maids brought it in on a silver tray. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He flopped back into the pillows and sipped his coffee and sighed. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She laughs, then takes a final sip of her mango juice. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z As she sipped the buttered tea, she would sometimes tell about the Underground Railroad, and that first trip she made to Canada, and how all of them were ragged, hungry, dirty, cold and afraid. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d taken several sips of the grainy, acrid fluid before I understood that they were talking about feminism. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z They were already drunk from the book party, lazily sipping their beers, their cold cups of jasmine tea. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I take another sip, and another; the can’s already half empty, but it’s OK, I have three more in the plastic bag at my feet. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She sat across from Isabel Reyes at breakfast, eating a bagel and sipping from a carton of orange juice. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She takes a sip, scrunching her face like she’s eaten a handful of sour candy. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Rahim Khan raised the teacup to his parched lips and took a sip. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I sipped my soda slowly, my stomach churning. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I removed the metal top and took a sip of the frosty drink—the fizzy bubbles reminded me of my sisters' laughter. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He took a slow sip from a coffee mug. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z By the third sip of soup he was asking me what the devil, was I really born on some other world—what was it like there—warmer than Gethen, everybody said—how warm? The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Cook leaned in close to the kettle and put the spoon in and took the spoon out and blew upon the spoon and then brought it to her lips and sipped and swallowed. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z He pulled a chair from the living room and sat, sipping water from a glass Amaka had brought him. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He’d answer emails from a soft easy chair while sipping red wine. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z An ancient woman sat in a rocking chair and sipped a mug of tea. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Kids who throw food at each other in the lunchroom while they sip on juice boxes. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Then Raizel and I stepped outside into the flinty sunlight, the first fireflies emerging to sip from the Stockyards’ puddles. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z While I was sipping my first glass of beer—I have never really cared for cold beer in midwinter, but I accepted the glass to have something solid to hold on to—the doorbell rang. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z The men are drinking stout from bottles again and the women are sipping sherry from jam jars. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z He reached for his wine, and considered for a moment as he sipped. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He was wrestling with other questions as well: How is texting different from looking down to unwrap a piece of gum, or to sip from a Big Gulp? A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z “I’m lovin’ this, you know,” she told Stella, pausing to take a sip of lemonade. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I shot him a confused look and took a sip of my beer. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I thanked him and took a sip, realizing too late that the secret ingredient was high-test whiskey. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I sipped my tea and turned back to my afternoon companions of pirates, parrots, and the sea. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Right when I took the last sip of loose juice, I felt a tap on my shoulder. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Then he offered each of them a sip from his own goblet. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I was standing in the Westerns section when a guy next to me, sipping Coke from a 7-Eleven cup, pointed to The Magnificent Seven and asked me if I had seen it. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps this is the only way to grieve the big things—in snippets, pinches, little sips of sadness. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I already bit a book, so if anyone’s going to be sipping whatever that is, it’s not me.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Every now and then she stopped to sip her milk, and he filled the dish a second time. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Mother looked delighted and sipped her fizzy wine. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I take a sip of water from a bottle that Jake hands me. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He does not stay there the whole day, Uhmma says, taking a sip of her soup. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Even though my mother would have a drink every now and then, I had never seen my pops take even a sip. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Dadi, meanwhile, looked like she may as well have been sipping a sloe gin fizz in the Bahamas. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z My uncle got me a glass of water and helped me take a few small sips. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Just as he was about to take a sip, Alaric put the cup down on the table dramatically and threw his head to the side. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Just as they had with the buckets, folks took a sip of the soda and handed the bottle to the next person in line. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Brett had sipped from the Martini as it stood, on the wood. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Baba examines him, encourages him to eat small pieces of bread, to sip a little cooled sweet tea. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z I took a long sip of juice and stared at the far wall. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I hadn’t had a sip of wine all week and was really looking forward to it. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z But when it came time to swallow, I panicked and reached for the milk, taking large sips to wash down the pie. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I watch Mama, who’s sipping lemonade from the “Hot Mama” mug I got her last Christmas. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z After walking through the meat district, the flower district, and the sculpture district, the three children arrived at the banking district, pausing to take a refreshing sip of water at the Fountain of Victorious Finance. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z He took a sip of coffee, then wiped the whipped cream off his nose with his napkin. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Nailer smiled and sipped, was surprised at the quality of alcohol that burned his mouth. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z “Ah, but boys grow to be men,” Ultima said as she sipped the black, scalding coffee. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “I think you’re right, Dad,” Mary Anne said, sipping from her iced tea. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z People walked along the paths, sat on benches and sipped tea. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “No,” he says as he takes a sip of his hot boricha. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z She was sitting by herself, legs crossed, back to the hull of the ship, sipping a cup of tea. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He stared at me as I sipped the cool water, and I could see him struggling with half-forgotten memories. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z At eleven o'clock, the three of us take a break to sip tea. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He stops, takes a sip of the tea. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z His missus sipped Jenny’s chowder, shuddered at the taste, and reached for her mug of small beer. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Lady Isobel sipped at her tea and said, “Aisling, go upstairs and see what is taking Ana so long. Her breakfast is getting cold.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I tucked into the lunch I’d packed, sipping cool well water from a glass jar. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “But let me guess: I have to sip this because you saved our butts back there?” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Some sip Budweiser on the job, stashing the cans in an empty paint bucket when the supervisor stops by. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z She sipped her chai and then sighed, looking at Dimple. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He was in the butler’s pantry sipping an early morning glass of light ale when the order reached him. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z But he sipped it from the small waxed paper cups Lily had packed. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z His voice drops and he takes a sip. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z So we lay in the tall grass between the soccer field and the woods, passing the bottle back and forth and tilting our heads up to sip the wince-inducing wine. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Before going to school one morning, I came in to ask Gay something while she was sipping tea in bed. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z There are members of the crew reclining in velvet chairs, sipping neon-bright martinis with faraway eyes, and listening to a live band that plays smooth jazz. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z He looked uncertainly at the Yoo-hoo bottle before taking a wimpy sort of sip and shoving the bottle back my way. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z They huddle together, eating, blowing on their tea, and taking tiny, scalding sips as I build up the fire. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z From time to time, green doves and spotted Tenner’s squirrels sipped at the fountain. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I accept the bottle and take a small sip before handing it back to him. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I’d sip vodka and bake cookies, pass out the cigarettes and dance if a boy asked me to. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Archie, walking toward the platform for a close view of the proceedings, sucked in his breath, as if he were sipping this sweetest of all events. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She sipped her tea and smiled wanly at Penelope. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I feel kind of happy and hazy now, and beer doesn’t taste so bad after the first few sips. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z My mom would have to fight with the bigger kids to get a handful of meat or a sip of the gravy or even a bone from which to suck out some marrow. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “They had better not send you to a place like that,” Aunty Ifeoma said with a laugh, still fanning herself and sipping from a glass of water. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Coach sips his beer once more before he places it on the coffee table and says good-bye. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The taste was like something powerful, like the time her father was drinking some home brew that one of the inmates had made, and he let her have a couple of sips. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “Absolute best,” I said, taking a long sip. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Guests sipped and found it to be sherry. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I took another sip, and was soon drinking mouthful after mouthful. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Audrey only ever drank iced coffee, and she sipped hers through a ridiculously long straw. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Aunt Petunia was sipping coffee with her little finger sticking out. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Professor Lupin took another sip and Harry had a crazy urge to knock the goblet out of his hands. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The cricket would catch his breath, have a sip of water, flex his wings, and begin a new selection as fast as he could. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z He took a sip of his Coke and wiped his mouth on the arm of his sweatshirt. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z She looked thoughtful as she quietly sipped her coffee. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He even laughed a little and took another sip from his bottle, two tears now dangling off his chin. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I sip some of the prune juice just to please Zeide. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z But you see their connection in the way they twirl their hair or chew on their bottom lips or how they whistle through their straws before each sip. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z But when she took another sip of her water, she felt more drops. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I sipped from another bottle of Snapple Apple, but wasn’t eating nothing. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I’m sitting at a Formica table in the back of an impressively appointed RV sipping an equally impressive single malt—Laphroaig, if I’m not mistaken—and singing like a canary. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “I don’t care,” I said, taking a sip of the milk and settling into the purple beanbag. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I smiled and took a sip of the sweet tea. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Francie breathed the warm air, watched the dancing leaf shadows, ate the candy and took sips of the cooled water in-between reading the book. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He takes a sip from the Butterbeer, getting more foam on his beard. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I took a sip of my drink and looked out at the faraway figures on the lawn. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Widget takes a sip of his wine and puts his glass down on the table. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I take a sip, and it’s not awful. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Angela took a big sip from the orange juice carton on her tray. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z While I ate breakfast and Calista sipped her coffee from downstairs, we worked on our superheroes, and I was extra careful not to drip any milk drops on mine. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z “A true story of the American dream,” Dimple said, smiling and taking a sip of her water. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She looked at us one by one and then took a long sip from her tea mug as if she wanted to keep us guessing. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z We sip drinks, and he tells me his story. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Tell me again the second three-word thing,” the blind man said after he had taken a sip. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z We sit in the dark on the couch, sipping our beers. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Sitting down cross-legged in front of me once more, he handed me a cup of tea and took a sip from his own. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Bull thanked his daughter with an exaggerated southern accent, then took a sip of coffee. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She poured a small amount into one of the delicate porcelain cups and sipped it cautiously. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “Awesome,” he said, taking another sip of water. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z “It’s hot, you have to sip it,” she says. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Genie stalled for time, lifting the jar and taking another sip, trying not to make a face even though he was pretty sure that Grandpop couldn’t see his face. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z When his custard was cool enough, I tried feeding it to him with a spoon, a sip at a time. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z The air is salty, with a crisp aftertaste like a sip of iced water. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The mother sipped from her wine glass and set it down a little too heavily. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “Just sip it and let it run around your tongue.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “That’s fine. You can get plenty of rest on the bench,” Coach said, taking a sip of orange juice. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z I sipped slowly, then held it out to you. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Jaja took a sip, placed the cup back on the saucer. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z An elderly white man in a tennis outfit came up to me as I was taking a sip of water. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Monsieur and Madame sat on their terrace and welcomed the coming afternoon by sipping the sweet out of my sour-sop juice. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z I took a sip of my beer, which was as warm as @#$%, and then looked him straight in the face. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z I blow on my cocoa and sip up the melted goodness of the marshmallows before I respond. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I take a sip anyway, and it burns my tongue. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z When they got home, Headmaster was still sitting in the shade, mopping his forehead and sipping a cup of tea. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z I sipped the last of my orange drink. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Lyra watched as her uncle poured a cup of coffee, drained it at once, and poured another before sipping more slowly. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The Murray twins lean against the massive trunk, sipping steaming cups of mulled cider. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Coram took another sip of the golden wine and sat back in the chair as if he was contented and comfortable. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z As I took a sip he carefully slipped a brass and copper shell into the chamber of his deer rifle and pushed the bolt forward and over. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I take a sip of the sweet milky coffee and my head gets cloudy. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z As she took her first sip, an almost imperceptible wince crossed her face. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Just a little tired, Daddy says to me, when I tiptoe in with chicken soup, sit on the edge of the bed and try to get him to take small sips. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z I run a finger across my monitor, take a sip of water, and then enter my clearance code for accessing the Internet. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I sip a beer, but I know I got to keep my head on straight. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I take another sip, turning the sugary drink over in my mouth before swallowing. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Mom would sip her coffee slowly and metronome her head back and forth, doing her crossword. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Celaena glanced at Pelor, whose hazel eyes shone as she lifted the glass of wine to her lips and drank a sip. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z After the movie, we sit on the couch, sipping cups of creamy spiced chai. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z She took her glass without comment, stirring the straight bourbon with her finger, and sipped reflectively while the sheriff also sipped. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I take a few tentative sips and then drink the entire glass in a long gulp. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I took several sips before the shuddering in my limbs subsided. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She takes a nervous sip of her wine before daring to look back at him. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She sips on the grapefruit Sub I gave her and asks it. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Isobel hesitates, glancing around at the clientele, a mostly bohemian crowd sipping absinthe and arguing about art. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Dad and Babou sat alone at the kitchen table, sipping tea and talking quietly. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She sipped once, then set the mug down. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z This was addressed to the man, who was rattling his cup against his saucer, and Eleanor took a first, shuddering sip of her own coffee and wondered how he could possibly want more. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z The pestilence had grown so thick within his throat in colonies and clusters that he could not even sip water without the most excruciating pain. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Violet sipped her tea and did not answer. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z As I was reintroduced to her, she sipped at her little bottle of dark brownish-red liquid and smiled beneficently. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z She unscrewed the cap—no corks here—sipped, and handed it to me. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z I looked at him for a clue, but he was sipping his tea calmly. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z My whole body buzzes with satisfaction as I take another sip. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I had a few sips once at Pete’s house, but I didn’t like it much. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Dedicated Coke drinkers were asked to take a sip from two glasses, one marked Q and one marked M. Which did they prefer? Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z But then Grandpop took a sip from his glass and said, “A revolver. You know what that is?” As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Then Mom remembered her tea and took a long sip. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Fitzgerald took a sip, and then she was off. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I walk slowly around the gallery, sipping at my glass of wine, permitting myself to look at the show, for the first time really. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She raised her glass to her lips and sipped. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The gussaks cheered and opened bottles to toast the mythical line, but hardly had they taken sips than the windows became white and the plane was bumping along through a summer fog. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He pulled the raisins out and ate them one at a time, taking small sips of water in between. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The general and I sat in the living room and sipped wine while Soraya and her mother set the table. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I stop, breathe, try to get under control, take a sip of the beer, well more like a giant gulp. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z She rocks by the fire, sipping her sherry, counting the money in the purse on her lap, entering payments in her ledger before she locks everything in the trunk under her bed upstairs. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She swirls her soup before taking a sip. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z She sipped again and looked at me over the rim of her teacup. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She stopped once or twice more to give him meat to chew and a few sips from her canteen, but otherwise, they walked without speaking, and almost without sound. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I felt as if I had the same look on my own face as I sipped my coffee and finally spoke. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z She takes a sip of her tea while I type her last words. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z There are twelve velvet chairs arranged in a circle, and in each sits an official in full black uniform, his or her shoulders adorned with shining gold epaulettes, sipping from delicate glasses. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “You saw our—” I cough and sip some milk, dousing the flames in my lungs. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z With shaking hands, Agent Jones took it and sipped. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Come morning, I marched with Otto to uncramp my legs, and when I returned to the pond I found a handful of bonobos on the opposite edge, sipping at the water. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z They were looking at me in that we-just-heard-you-get-dumped sort of way, so I raised my coffee cup in their direction, as if to say “cheers,” and took another sip. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Rumor said that the Singer, whose only job in the village was the annual presentation of the Song, prepared his voice by resting for days and sipping certain oils. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied his face—his wide nose, his round cheeks, the lines in his forehead, his eyes squinting at his heavy thoughts as he sipped. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She picked it up, drank the last few sips, then stood up and took aim. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She set down her pen, picked up her teacup, and sipped the hot cinnamon water. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Arya sipped at her tankard cautiously, between spoonfuls of pie still warm from the oven. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z So I take a sip of the drink, then gulp down the whole thing out of pure nervousness. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He considered asking Mrs. Das for a sip of water, then decided against it. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I shake my head and sip my tea. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She was sitting at the kitchen table, sipping coffee, and looking over the new Sears, Roebuck catalog. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Well, as long as it doesn’t get them into trouble, though they might’ve been arrested already. God, that’s revolting,” Ron added after one sip of the foamy, grayish coffee. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Aside from a few sips of champagne on New Year’s under the watchful eye of my parents, I’d never really drunk any alcohol, and “ambrosia” didn’t seem like the drink with which to start. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z We laugh at every joke, and once in a while Mom kisses me, and once in a while she reaches for Dad’s coffee and takes a sip. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Joe hung up and returned to the kitchen table, slumped back into his chair, and lazily sipped from a cup of lukewarm coffee. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead he took a sip of ale, the dregs of the half cup that remained from his solitary supper the night before. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z So, most of the time, we sip soup in silence. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Lee poured a tumbler full of dark liquor from his round stone bottle and sipped it and opened his mouth to get the double taste on the back of his tongue. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z There was a handful of other witches in the small café, sipping on tea and nibbling on dainty cakes in the shape of different animals. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z His mother sipped coffee and put the cup down carefully. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z Mother lies on her side, her face next to mine, taking small sips of air each time the van fishtails, then holding her breath as Dad corrects and it snakes back into the lane. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z In the case of a blind sip test, first impressions don’t work because colas aren’t supposed to be sipped blind. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z She asked for some water and I gave her a cup, and she leaned forward a bit to sip through the straw. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I sip the milk, staining my top lip white and proving that we are all just fine. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z “Can I get you something to sip on?” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Mom was reading the house obituary in the newspaper and taking the last sips of her coffee before she went to work. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I waited for him to ask Jaja and me to take a sip, as he always did. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t get a big head or anything,” Adria said, angling her straw to get the last sip of her smoothie. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Henry pauses, takes a sip of his tea, and places it on the nightstand. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He sipped his chocolatl and seemed to be considering things deeply. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Toby sipped the water and leaned his head against the wooden railing of the porch. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z She was in her thirties, unmarried, perpetually sipping herbal tea. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He returned to shallow tentative breaths, drawing air past his lips as if he were sipping from a straw. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Once every week or so she would visit, and while he sipped his apricot brandy they would talk about religion. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Joyce settled down on a bench on the foredeck, sipping coffee in the sun, looking forward to watching Joe race and seeing him afterward, however it turned out. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He stared at me some more, chewed, swallowed, sipped, looked away, looked back. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z The senator waved again, cleared his throat—somebody handed him up a glass of water, which he sipped—and then he started to talk. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He actually cleared his throat and took a big sip of water. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Voldemort inclined his head, unsmiling, and took another sip of wine. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Will kept his eyes averted while they did up a bandage, and drank the plum brandy sip by sip. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She picks up her cup of tea and then without taking a sip puts it down again. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The man sat quietly in the seat beside him, sipping his Jack Daniel’s. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z He sips his tea and turns to watch the scenery. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Hammerhead drops his head for a moment, then takes a sip of his neural-block cocktail. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z And then I quickly take a sip of my hot chocolate and hide my face in the cup, before tears start falling. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z She drank a few more sips, then glanced around. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I would occasionally take a sip of wine in order to make my guests feel comfortable, but the only wine I can stomach is a South African semisweet wine, which is actually very sweet. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She takes a sip of coffee, and I can tell another question’s coming. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He was sipping a cup of tea with one hand while the other rested on his thigh. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Dicey sipped tea, which she had never liked, and thought about this. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Neither of the other two men was hungry, and the meal was soon eaten, but not till they were sipping their coffee did M. Bouc mention the subject that was occupying all their minds. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Whatever it was, I struggled to pull the aluminum seal back far enough to take a sip of juice. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Mrs. Olinski lifted her cup in a silent toast and slowly sipped. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z He shook his head and finished his drink; he had earlier put the straw aside, sipping from the glass. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I was in the middle of sipping sugary coffee and chewing delicious bread, as fluffy as the pillow I’d slept on, when someone knocked on the door. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Fate drives me south and south again, Catelyn thought as she sipped the astringent tea, when it is north I should be going, north to home. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I drank to about an inch below the lasso and waited a bit, and when I went to take another sip, the drink was up to lasso-level again. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z I hadn’t seen at all what Meryl Lee was doing on Valentine’s Day, while we were sipping Cokes at the lunch counter at Woolworth’s. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Kabuo brought his thermos into the cockpit, then sat on the port gunnel and sipped green tea, listening into the fog uneasily. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The Nash leaped, and we were cloppeting down the street on those two flats and two good tires, with Papa laughing, sipping from the bottle. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Have a love sip, he would say, and Jaja would go first. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Methuselah took a sip of milk, pulled a wry face and reached for his October ale. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z These self- appointed tasks would occupy her during quiet, hot days of her summer vacation, and her mother would look on in disbelief, sipping watermelon sherbet in front of the fan. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I let Ford have the first sip of brown milk. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z His face darkened as he watched her sip. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Huddled in the furthest corner, they sipped at the heady crimson liquor, wondering when they’d become drunk, and how they’d tell when they were. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z She sat at the kitchen table sipping a little muscatel and blew away the one baby roach that was starting to cross the table. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She finishes swallowing her food, takes a sip of her wine, and then says, “Work is amazing. I just put up a show of local emerging artists. We’re getting lots of foot traffic.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He took a very modest sip and made to hand it back. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Men stand outside, gossiping and sipping hot drinks. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Her hand was steady enough to lift it after that first sip. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z When I was around seven, I once took a sip of my father’s. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Used to be a fresh-water spring in that wood,” said Tuck boldly, sipping his coffee. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m not sure what the borrowed line is that you are looking for,” the king told Minli as he sipped his tea. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z The shyer creatures would go to the water hole early in the morning, drink a few sips of water, and then move away. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z He sips coffee from his cup and wipes some brown droplets out of his mustache with the sleeve of his sport coat. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z She took a sip of water, feeling the pit in her stomach grow. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Cool,” she says as she sips on a juice box. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z While Lena sliced it, Kendra took another sip of hot chocolate. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z While Nok took the seat, he raised the teacup to his lips and took a small sip. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z They walk in loops around the circus, sipping their cocoa and munching on chocolate mice and the sugary cinnamon pastry things, which are just as good as promised. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I took a small sip of tea, feeling the warmth of it bloom in my mouth. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Papa looked at me and took a sip of his tea. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z We sipped our tea in silence, and I saw him glance at me from over the rim of his glass. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Voldemort did not answer at once, but merely sipped his wine. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I could see part of that brochure from where I sat: fresh-faced girls playing lacrosse, or cuddled in thick wool cardigans sipping cocoa in rooms filled with leather-bound books. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z She takes a sip of her tea before adding, “And not to bring up a delicate subject, my dear, but I keep him far away from trains.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Pinmei felt as if the water she had sipped was freezing in her stomach. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z And now the thoughts rush in: adjusting the blue prints, prepping the trailer bed, lounging on the finished deck with my friends while sipping lemonade from fancy glasses. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z She took a sip and pushed it to the middle of the table. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He took a sip of his tea, keeping his eyes on the rim of the cup. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Lorraine said, taking a sip of the dark wine. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z But there he is, seated at the table with his head in his hands, taking in small sips of air. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z She takes a sip of water and watches me watching her. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z She took a sip of hot tea to bolster herself. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Noor sipped her coffee and ate a slice of toast as Fadi handed his father his passport and the old tickets. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Kira sipped at the strong hot tea and thought again about the ominous stalking sound in the woods. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought about it while sipping the good hot soup. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “Now,” Sister Ignatia said, taking a sip of her tea through her smile. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z More laughter sounded from behind the windows of the house, where all the adults, including Miss Perumal and the Washingtons, sipped apple cider and watched the gleeful battle below. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z She is there waiting for him behind a glassed-in partition on the sidewalk, wearing a dark red lipstick, sipping a glass of wine. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z It was the hardest thing Salva had ever done, taking only tiny sips when his body cried out for huge gulps of thirst-quenching, life-giving water. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z She wandered around a little, sipping at her cool, fresh drink. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z She sips daintily from her straw, fingering it with lacquered nails. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She sipped the tea—it was thick with honey. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z She continued to take small sips of her tea. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The only other time I tasted beer was when I was twelve and secretly took a sip of Apá’s Old Style when he was in the bathroom. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The tiny sip of the drink I took is suddenly not working. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Ron ignored this jibe, sipping his drink in what he evidently considered to be a dignified silence. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She took a long sip of her wine. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z His father, in full uniform, sat at the kitchen table, sipping from a steaming cup. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed its yellow contents, took a sip, and went back to looking out of the window. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “A princess fills her spoon half full so she can take dainty princess sips.” Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She nods and gives me another sip of milk. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z She sat up and took the hot cup in both hands, alternately sipping and blowing to cool it. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He made himself take another sip of wine. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Captain Keelson takes a sip and makes a face. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z He held the mug out toward the creature, wondering if it would sip the flavored milk or just climb inside the cup. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Meryl Lee stared at my drawing, then went back to sipping her Coke. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z My father would buy one for each kid, and we would each sip ours slowly, savoring every drop, hoping to make it last as long as possible. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Picking up the hobbits he set them on the great stone slab, six feet above the ground, and there they sat dangling their legs, and drinking in sips. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z My throat is dry, and I take another sip of water from the reed canteen she’s made. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Sure, I do,” Cletus answered, sipping at the coffee, a strand of his stringy hair nearly dunking itself. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z She took a sip of water and stared at me. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z And with each subsequent sip it got easier to swallow, and soon my body felt heavy and my head swam, and everything Mabel said made me laugh and every memory I had was meaningful. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I force myself to sit back, take few deep breaths, and sip my juice. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z She took the jar and sipped, then handed it to Priscilla. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z A steward let them in; Chief was sitting on a gilded chair that looked like a throne, sipping cognac and surrounded by guests. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z We are told to sip water only when we must so our bodies can stop needing. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I take a sip of my soda, but even that’s not the same. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I wished I were safely with Tanu in the dark cinema sipping lemonade. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z She drank it down in two long sips, and then proclaimed, “Maui WOWIE!” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z I bent my head and took a sip of the broth. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z As she walked out the door, I took a sip of my coffee and stared over at the couple sitting to my right. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z I take a quick sip of root beer and look up to see my grandmother’s shocked face staring at me. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z “Sure,” I said, sipping a glass of orange juice and wiping the sleep from my eye. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z It is not, any more than sipping cola or rating chairs or tasting jam is easy. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z She sipped the golden Tokay and told him of what she had seen and heard aboard the ship. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Red Pollard sipped his scotch and reminisced about Seabiscuit and quietly slipped out of history. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He slowly sipped his bottled water, feeling her stare. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I sat down and sipped the strong black tea. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She raised it to her lips, and just as she was about to take a sip, Taisin flooded into her as though a dam had broken. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Finally Mr. Van Deusen drifts back into the room, sipping his fresh coffee. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Seating himself, he ate, and presently she, too, picked up the glass of wine; she sipped expressionlessly. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z The third key—the sip of old age—was still out there. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I took another sip, and the wheels in my brain started turning. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z She takes another sip of her wine and looks out across the pond. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I had only sipped my brandy and soda. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z He sipped from the bottle with the moonlight in it and spat something whitish out into the big vase. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I reached out quickly for my glass and took a sip. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z She fake giggled as she sipped, the root beer fizzing out of her mouth a little. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z And between bites of food and sips of coffee, he’d tell them about his work on the mountain. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z He finishes the story and lets me sip his tea. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z And there they sat, these two ghastly hags, sipping their drinks, and every now and again screaming at James to chop faster and faster. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z He took another sip of whiskey and then just sat there, staring at the quiet ocean. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z His tea was cold, but he sipped it anyway as Finn burst into the kitchen. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He took a sip of his beer, focusing on the black bottle and avoiding Cora’s eyes. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z While sipping tea and nibbling on cakes, the women complained about the injustices of their daily lives. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z If I couldn’t go for a dip, could I at least have a sip? Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Rabia asks as she stashes her bags under the table and takes a long sip of Coke. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I sipped my coffee and watched the undulating surface on the pool. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z She leaned forward between sips of coffee, dabbing at her face. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z After maybe ten extremely uncomfortable minutes, during which we pretended to sip at the dregs of our ice-cold coffee, Henry walked in, a book beneath his arm. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” he said, and took a sip. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Genie nodded awkwardly and looked over to Ernie, waiting for him to take the first sip. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “Pretty good,” she said between sips of coffee. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z A sip, he thought, still worrying about the lake water—I’ll just take a sip. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z I eye it for a second, and take a sip of champagne. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z This couldn’t even be called a full sip. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She took the RC with gloved hands, removed the cap, and with a small smile of thanks, drank a sip. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She smile at us and sip her orange juice. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She stares at us, sipping from a red plastic cup. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z A cup of hot chocolate in his mittened hands, Jordie warning him to let it cool before he took a sip. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Ema picked up her milk shake and took a deep long sip. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Doc sat at the table calm as can be, sipping on his coffee. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I'd go over to Rudy's, but I would drink only a sip or two of the Dixie cup he offered, and I wouldn't dare touch the drugs. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Grandma was sitting across from him, still in her nightdress, sipping tea, flipping through her old book, straightening up photos. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I took a long, slow sip of my tea. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The next morning, just daylight, I went out into the kennel to sip tea and be with the dogs before feeding time. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I sip bubble tea and have frozen yogurt. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Lyra’s tongue sensed it and moved to lick them, and then Mrs. Coulter let a little more of the liquid trickle into Lyra’s mouth, very carefully, letting her swallow each sip before allowing her more. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He has a dark brown bottle in front of him that he sips from every few seconds. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I sip my coffee and struggle to swallow. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “Of course. I had my first sip with my parents.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z I sip and dance, and dance and sip, without a care in the world. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Calder and Petra sat down and sipped obediently on tea served in cups so thin that you could see the shadow of your finger on the other side of the china. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Christmas Eve was delightful as we sat sipping hot chocolate and wrapping gifts to place under the tree. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z After a few more awkward sips and swallows he finally said, “Come with me.” The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He took a sip of coffee, looked out the window, and then back to Cara’s face. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z And he got it, by listening patiently and taking little sips of his wine while the soldiers “dosed themselves pretty plentifully.” George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She sipped the last of the river from the hollow of his navel. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She sipped a glass of lemonade and did not look at Cora as she said, “You’re going to get us murdered.” The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Tomorrow I'll stay here, resting, camouflaging my backpack with mud, catching some of those little fish I saw as I sipped, digging up the roots of the pond lilies to make a nice meal. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Alexa’s parents sip from the same wineglass and tuck into their lasagna. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z He dodges a starstruck freshman gawking at him and exits the hall onto the east side of campus, draining the last cold sip of his coffee. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Idlers watched from nearby tables, sipping ale and wine, but no one moved to interfere. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Johnny wants a sip of beer,” Bore used to say in the old days. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z He lay the bag of flies between them, and before he could take a sip of his own tea, Grandpop ripped right into the story. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I sip the tea I made for myself, blowing over the top to cool it and watching as the ripples on the surface move away from me. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “Yeah. The owners get these really cool editions from all over the world. So you can just sip, eat, and read, I guess.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Tony breathes out heavily and takes a sip of his drink. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z And now I’ll be the one to get the first sip. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He waited until Carl picked up his cup, then picked up his own and sipped. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “I mean, just tell me the truth,” he said, now taking a sip of juice. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z We took turns sipping from the Dr Pepper, shading ourselves with the sail as best we could. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Poe takes a long sip of his milk shake. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He is standing alone right now, sipping coffee and staring off into space, his eyes misty with tears. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z I watched him sip his tea and listened to the soft rustling of the curtains as they moved in the breeze. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z She paused to take a sip of her drink. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He was washing the taste from j his mouth with a sip of ale when Edd returned to tell him Bowen Marsh was without. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He takes a long sip from his mug. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z The reporters had a grand afternoon sipping bubbly and raising enthusiastic toasts to Seabiscuit. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Bran took another sip of the spiced honey wine from his father's goblet, grateful for something to clutch. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z |
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