| 单词 | snap off |
| 例句 | We sit on her porch, or I watch while she works her small jungle, snapping off dead leaves, forking rotted manure into her camellias, talking under her breath. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The sounds of branches snapping off trees became my music. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Whatever tried to snap off my leg is hidden in the shadows. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z More cages snapped off their chains, unleashing two zebras and a pack of hyenas. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Luke snapped off the radio and bolted for the stairs. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z Will snapped off a twig, and the piney resinous smell stayed strongly on his fingers. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The light snapped off, and I blinked away the blindness until I saw three figures, each wearing jeans, a T-shirt, and a mask with two circular filters. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z My breath came faster, and something coiled around my chest and squeezed tighter and tighter, until suddenly, like somebody had snapped off the panic switch, I felt myself go limp. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Helmuth twists the dial, tunes in a Nazi-approved station, then snaps off the radio and stows it back in the closet. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z The robot started to tug on a quill, but it snapped off in her fingers. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z And though the war was young, the plane was winning a reputation for being delicate, especially in the skinny wings, which could snap off if struck in combat. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z Now Naheed knew for sure what Eliza had been upset about in science and why Mrs. Salinger had snapped off the television. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Irrelevantly, she wondered why they didn’t snap off in her tight grasp. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I peered in one of the gaping windows to look around, only to have a chunk of the windowsill snap off in my hands when I leaned on it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z An hour later, he felt something in his mouth crack—a cap had snapped off one of his front teeth. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z The mast creaked like it might snap off. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Huge pines were twisted and snapped off, blown sideways. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Kids like Ross Wilcox'd say, “What's this then, Taylor?” snap off its pendulum in a nanosecond, and say, “Shoddy workmanship, that.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z She shakes me so hard, I think my head is going to snap off. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Ray’s nubby tail wags so hard it seems like it could snap off and bounce down the gravel driveway. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z At one point he snaps off a sliver of bark, joins us, and throws it against the force field. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z In a fistful, he yanked out all of the guts, snapped off the tail, and threw the meaty shell into a plastic tote to be weighed and sold. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He circled around behind Luke and snapped off the computer. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z When the CD ended, Fang exited the spa, hit me with a killer look, dove for cover under the red velvet and snapped off the rickety lamp between the beds. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She yanked me by the arm, pulled me off the floor, snapped off the TV. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, suddenly, he moved his knight to a square where it could be snapped off by his opponent. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Then the transmitter snapped off and the absolute darkness closed around him. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z One of the tines had snapped off beneath him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The sextant is broken because I was playing with it and snapped off a piece. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Hazel watched as it snapped off half a dozen oars. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I snap off hanging vines and use my newfound knowledge from training to practice knots and weave nets. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Slender spires took form above it, some of them snapped off like broken spears. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “The plumbing’s clear,” he announced, snapping off his latex gloves. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Finally he snapped off the TV and shut down the treadmill and glared at me. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z As they picked their way through denser underbrush, a twig snapped off to one side. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z They stared at the letter in silence until the light from Matthew’s phone snapped off. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z A foot of shattered antler, tines snapped off, all wet with blood. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He snapped off the safety catch and was ready to shoot. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She found a big branch and snapped off a stick covered with leaves. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z About five o'clock it was blue enough outside to snap off the light. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z A few lengths of braided cable snapped off at the turnbuckles. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Bono had, through his exertions—the boat being well nigh intractable, now swamped—snapped off the rowlock and a stave of the gunwale, wet with rot. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “Stop it, stop it,” Lana screamed and, leaping from her stool, snapped off the phonograph. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Plus, I had a strong sense that I needed to snap off my past in order to have a future. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Her mother stooped down to snap off a dark-green leaf. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Before she could answer he snapped off the TV and the light, pulled the door shut and bounded downstairs announcing, “I’m starving! Let’s eat!” Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z The video snapped off and a brilliant blue filled the screen. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Some of the tines were snapped off, and others were bent at sharp angles. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Fadi hadn’t caused a lot of damage, but they had to buy four of the Barbies, whose arms and legs had snapped off. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Aunt Eva was shaking her head as Uncle Sam snapped off the TV set. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z All his bracelets had snapped off when the Governor had thrown him from the bridge, even the red braided one. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Misallying couples snapped off the future, which was to be embodied in true offspring. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Aggravated, I snapped off the computer’s main power switch, not waiting to shut things down properly. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Their faces were perfectly composed—but their eyes kept drifting to the children in the cart and then snapping off into the middle distance again as they recovered their discipline. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I could hear the brittle staghom coral snapping off against our bow as the sail dragged us up and onto a reef. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Helmuth finishes the song quickly in one breath and then snaps off a smart salute. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z But the sign was long gone, snapped off by a hurricane or an accumulation of decay. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z "Good morning, Kiddie Klubbers, it's Uncle Harry—" He rushed in and snapped off the set just as a fat man with a false nose began pouring corn flakes into the screen. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z If I didn’t set her down soon, my arms were going to snap off at the shoulder. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The point of Ser Gregor's lance had snapped off in his neck, and his life's blood flowed out in slow pulses, each weaker than the one before. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I snapped off the light and he disappeared but his voice in passing said, “Come to think of it, what are you doing here?” Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached in his side pocket and brought out Carlson’s Luger; he snapped off the safety, and the hand and gun lay on the ground behind Lennie’s back. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad shook his head in annoyance and snapped off the stove with an angry flick of his wrist. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z They stared at the letter in silence until the light from Matthew’s phone snapped off. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I grabbed the handle, leaned my weight against it, and staggered as it snapped off at the base. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z You could let your hair grow, he said, and you didn’t have to polish your boots or snap off salutes or put up with the usual rear-echelon nonsense. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Lancelot had snapped off one of the roses, and was pinching the sepals. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She walked to one of the trees, planning to snap off a branch and inspect it, but instead walked straight through it. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z A toothpick, inserted into a standard keyhole and snapped off flush, is a marvelous thing. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She joined him, and soon they had lifted half a dozen out of the way, and then she snapped off the battens on which they’d been hung, making a gap big enough to get through. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Dad got up and snapped off the TV. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She returned to her bedroom, snapped off the ceiling light, groped for the lamp, and switched it on. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Roston goes a more grueling route, embodying a tormented Hathaway who tells the history himself and sometimes snaps off the endings of songs because his mind is turning so sharply inward. Review | Solo actors capture dark and light in ‘Twisted Melodies’ and ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z If you no longer need the hanger, snap off the clips and use them to hold closed chip bags, cereal bags, etc. Hints from Heloise: Cleaning up the voter rolls 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z From a label you learn that this tomb guardian was considered so aggressive in his protective zeal that his legs were snapped off before burial lest he harm his human owner in the afterlife. In ‘African Origin’ Show at Met, New Points of Light Across Cultures 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z That’s when the lights snap off and the door slams shut. My Favorite Wholesome, Humiliating Stunt, by the Stars of ‘Jackass’ 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z In these days of time-limited videoconferencing, Miss Manners prefers almost any one of these to the communication snapping off at the whim of a distant electron. Perspective | Miss Manners: Handling bike lane infractions 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z “Karl, Karl, Karl,” she trilled, and for a moment one was not in Paris at all but on a floe in the Arctic Ocean, on a fragment of ice snapped off the glacial shelf. Fashion Diary: Wrapping Up Fashion Week in Paris, With an Iceberg and a Wake 2010-03-12T20:20:00Z Tilting the screwdriver sideways then snaps off the fastener flush with the surface. What to do when the seat won’t screw back into the chair 2021-01-15T05:00:00Z Strip it of Will Smith and any one-liners the heroes might snap off upon killing an alien. 'Battle: Los Angeles': No laughter, please, aliens are invading 2011-03-10T02:18:41Z It’s just the upper part of the stick — the bottom half seems to have snapped off, as if it suddenly had too much to bear. 5 things to see at MOHAI: everyday objects with stories to tell 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z I snap off my light, with too much vigor, bumping the lampshade. Our vasectomy love story 2014-05-08T23:00:00Z Authorities say the 25-year-old took photos while posing next to a statue known as “The Cavalryman,” then snapped off the statue’s left thumb. Mistrial declared for man who snapped $4.5M statue’s thumb 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z A few weeks ago as I was starting my car, the key snapped off in the ignition slot. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: Don’t just fix the problem. Kluge it. 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z His right index finger got jammed into it, and he watched it snap off, held only by a flap of skin. Pianist/composer fulfills dogsledding dream, but severs finger along the way 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z To reorient yourself, you snap off the stereo. Books: Meditations on Noise in 3 Books About Silence 2010-05-17T22:17:00Z His toes looked so dry and brittle that I thought they would snap off if I touched them. We survived the bubonic plague 2012-07-15T13:00:00Z And then teams are chosen, and it’s game on, with sprints and crossing patterns, short passes snapped off and long ones launched, the occasional spectacular layout and constant chatter: “Nice pull!” Urban Athlete: The Ultimate Game: Disc in Hand, Expecting to Fly 2010-07-29T21:59:00Z Depending on the hole diameter and where you snap off the excess length, a single insert might be enough to fix several stripped holes. What to do when the seat won’t screw back into the chair 2021-01-15T05:00:00Z It was so old, like you would turn the page and they would snap off. What Didn't Make It Into TIME's Cover Story on Stephen Colbert 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z The Vietnamese soldier tried to throw a grenade, and the sergeant snapped off a shot. WATCH: Veteran ABC cameraman reflects on his decade spent documenting Vietnam War 2017-05-28T04:00:00Z But last year, the stem of the green one snapped off. Keepsakes worth keeping: Five families on the artifacts they rescued 2019-09-12T04:00:00Z The final downfall of these sculptures – their arms already snapped off, their surfaces pitted by erosion and minor vandalism – represented the nadir of a long and complex process of civilisation. The Buddhas of Bamiyan by Llewelyn Morgan ? review 2012-05-18T21:55:08Z As if on cue, the zipper snapped off in my hand. In Iceland, a Literary Tour Explores Rich History 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z It had a lot of problems, number one being that it was so rusty that parts were always snapping off, but the car was always cheaper to fix than to replace. Saturday Mornings with Click and Clack 2014-11-08T05:00:00Z When one contestant bumps his elaborate spun-sugar wedding sculpture against an overhead light and snaps off the top, everyone cries, even the judges. The TV Watch: Viewers Still Drool for Frosting Fantasies 2011-06-20T22:15:18Z The Giants were unable to get another snap off before time expired in a game they squandered a 6-0 first-half lead. New York Giants come up a yard short — twice — in dropping to 1-5 following loss to Buffalo 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Then 12 laps later, after another caution, Todd Gilliland was in a pack of cars in Turn 2 when the tire on the No. 51 Ford started coming loose and then snapped off the car. Byron advances to NASCAR’s round of 8 with win at Texas, the 300th overall for Hendrick Motorsports 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, local authorities told residents to stay away from public parks, as there is a high risk that branches might snap off trees. Storms ravage northern Italy as Sicily burns 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z At 6-6, Mann thought he had the angle and reach, only to have Bedard drag the puck around and snap off a shot. Connor Bedard broke windows and records in becoming the NHL draft’s presumptive No. 1 pick 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z Rinse your asparagus spears in cool water, and snap off the tough ends — bend them toward the bottom, and they’ll break at the right spot. Here's your new favorite best asparagus recipe for fresh spring spears 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Then, up ahead, he saw a carriage that was “the most beautiful thing I thought I’d ever seen,” so he snapped off three or four quick shots thinking it must be Elizabeth. Queen’s coronation recalled as UK prepares to crown her son 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z “I thought, the power is on. Am I going to get electrocuted? Then I walked into the kitchen and heard the circuit breaker snap off.” Fort Lauderdale was inundated with a third of its annual rainfall within hours 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Rusted snow chains, held together by twine, snap off tires. In a Deadly Mountain Pass, a Tiny Hotel Is a Lifeline 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z They are at risk because they’re attached to the foundation by a short flimsy wall known as a “cripple wall,” which leaves the house vulnerable to snapping off the foundation when shaken. The hidden flaw in California homes that can cause earthquake destruction 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Instead of trying to blow Trout away with a fastball, Ohtani snapped off a near-perfect slider that started in the middle of the plate and darted away just off it. World Baseball Classic finale brings out the baseball fan in the Mariners 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z In Northern California, Mr. Giordano, a father of three, said his family’s power had gone out as “at least a foot” of snow had accumulated, snapping off tree limbs and blocking ingress and egress. Snow? Graupel? Whatever Is Falling, It’s Making Californians Giddy 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z So Mateer was "just totally taken aback," she said, by the painful examination and by Broadbent snapping off his gloves after the exam and saying, "Your husband is a lucky man." 94 women allege a Utah doctor sexually assaulted them. Here’s why a judge threw out their case 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z “Some drivers need to take their driving lessons again,” said Ms. Boss, who added that she once kept “a nice collection of wing mirrors” that were snapped off and sent flying by careless motorists. Another Day, Another Crash: Life by Britain’s Most Bashed Bridge 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z At the Veterans Day parade, he appeared in full campaign mode — snapping off salutes to others in uniform, taking photos of people sitting curbside and shouting, “God Bless America!” Eric Garcetti led L.A. during profoundly turbulent times. How will history judge him? 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z “A pole holding up the gate had clearly been snapped off where it meets the ground. The substation’s infrastructure was heavily damaged,” the newspaper reported. Outages could last days after shootings at substations 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z His cleats are orange, with the illustration of a hand snapping off the muzzle of a gun. Several Commanders to wear custom cleats advocating against gun violence 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Forgive me for bragging, but I saved the day, snapping off a piece of icing and changing the “i” to a “y.” Taking stock of the vanishing landscape of 'Russian Hollywood' 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The wax is molded into four triangle-shaped pieces that are easy to snap off. 14 essential gifts for SoCal surfers (including a wetsuit that beats the cold) 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z This destabilized it and it gradually broke up as icebergs snapped off into the sea. Watch an ice sheet melt—and Great Britain and Ireland emerge 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z If they are short and young, you might be able to yank them out by hand; they often snap off from the roots at this stage. Advice | You cut down the crape myrtle. Now how do you stop the suckers? 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z There was a USB-C jack here, but it snapped off cleanly when I inserted the Surface Pro 8 incorrectly. Brydge’s SP Max Plus is a pricey tank of a Type Cover replacement 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z And there were also no signs of a crushing fracture, which would have been expected if the leg had snapped off in an accident. One-legged Stone Age skeleton may show oldest amputation 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z When scientists looked in more detail - using powerful X-rays to examine the 1mm creature closely - they realised that these were actually the base of spines that had snapped off. Mystery of half-billion year old creature with no anus solved 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z Someone had snapped off one of his feet. Column: What memorials for aborted fetuses tell us 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, before it was towed, the restaurant’s 130-foot kitchen flotilla snapped off the back of the boat and sunk in Hong Kong’s Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter. Hong Kong’s landmark Jumbo floating restaurant sinks at sea 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Use your fingers to snap off the stem end of the pea toward the top seam, leaving the stringy part attached. This triple pea salad recipe gets extra crunch from fried farro 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z If the seams are lower than usual and a pitcher snaps off a curveball with a slightly lower spin rate than average and that curveball gets hit, was it the pitcher? Analysis | This MLB season, the ball is making everyone batty 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z Much of the country snapped off the TV in the second half, especially because the matchups were Raiders-Chargers, Broncos-Raiders and the like. NFL 2022 schedule: Stay tuned! It's the start of major broadcasting changes 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Ms Dolby describes when the Queen seemed to be fighting the giggles at a formal signing ceremony, after Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien snapped off the top of his pen and then audibly swore. 'A great sense of humour': But what makes the Queen laugh? 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Roberts' car left the road on the off-side and crashed into a telegraph pole which snapped off at its base. Snapchat drink driver Meirion Roberts jailed for death crash 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z On one trip with another overall globe — these things are both massive and fragile — the ball snapped off the stem. Perspective | Mikaela Shiffrin, 0 for the Olympics, got right back up — and won another world title 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z In China, he took a tumble on his second run and part of his binding snapped off. Winter Olympics 2022: Freezing cold to gold, New Zealand wins on halfpipe 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z “He gave his body a little extra room, kept his shoulders down, kept his feet behind him, just snapped off the turn and accelerated to the bottom.” U.S. skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle goes from broken neck to silver medal in a year 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z He slid and wanted to spike the ball, but the clock hit zero before the Cowboys could get the snap off, and the 49ers held onto the 23-17 win on Sunday evening. Cowboys exec Stephen Jones 'very confident' Mike McCarthy will return as head coach next season 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z But Dallas didn’t get the snap off from the 24 until after the clock hit 0:00. 49ers hang on late for 23-17 wild-card victory over Cowboys 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z Stay away from toothpicks, too, since they can snap off. 5 genius tech hacks to do before it’s February 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Now some researchers in this field have switched focus from fire to ice: dangerous slabs snapping off glaciers. New Technology Monitors Collapsing Glaciers 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z He’s also got to get the snap off in time, something that was an issue while playing indoors on the road against the Vikings. First things first: Steelers searching for early momentum 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Minnesota was clearly scrambling, trying to get a snap off, and Cousins ended up trying to take the snap from under his guard instead of his center. Kirk Cousins' simple explanation for lining up under wrong Vikings player 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z She recalled snapping off her phone when first reading the news, overwhelmed by yet another mass shooting. An art project visualizes the toll of gun violence with 200,000 origami boxes 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z Our babysitter murmured a prayer, then snapped off the television. Twenty years ago, a cancer reprieve for my husband on one of the country’s most terrible days 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z The foot would periodically snap off, including once as she was rounding the bases. An accident at the Marine Corps Marathon took her foot. Now she’s sprinting at the Paralympics. 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z "I got an elbow in the eye — I'm not sure who it was — on the last lap. My goggle snapped off and I couldn't see a thing," he said, via Swimming World. Britain Olympian Hector Pardoe thought his eye fell out after taking elbow to face during race 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z He also missed from 15 feet for birdie on the 17th, all those putts snapping off hard at the hole. Fowler comes up short in bid for US Open as qualifying ends 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z That was, it turns out, a cable beginning to snap off. Are We Doing Enough to Protect Earth from Asteroids? 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z Instead, her dreams manifest in the curly haired, braces-wearing, lean kid snapping off fastball after fastball for Cathedral. Geovanny Hernandez's quadriplegic mom finally gets to see him pitch for Cathedral 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z The Pelicans often looked mesmerized by the Warriors star as he dribbled along the perimeter before snapping off 3-pointers or initiating clever drives toward the rim. Curry's 41 points push Warriors past Pelicans 123-108 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z “Light poles have been snapped off. Trees in a few homes. Trees on vehicles. Damage to several businesses. Fortunately we have had no reports at this time of injuries,” Pollan posted on Facebook. Storms spawn twisters in Mississippi, kill 2 in Georgia 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z And forget the typical instruction to snap off asparagus spears wherever they seem to “want” to break. Perspective | Cut waste and boost flavor with skin-to-seed recipes that use the whole vegetable Palat scored the eventual winner by skating to the right circle, taking a feed from Alex Killorn and snapping off a quick shot to the top far corner at 8:14. Coleman scores 2, Lightning beat Blue Jackets 3-1 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z “Large trees with quite substantial limbs just snapped off like carrots.” Tropical Cyclone Seroja flattens Australian town 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z “Large trees with quite substantial limbs just snapped off like carrots,” he added. Cyclone damages Australian towns and cuts power to 31,500 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z On our spring visits, I’d prowl around the house, hunched over and snapping off stems, gathering them with the enthusiasm and zeal others surely do with truffles. Spring into action with this bunch of asparagus recipes and tips 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z On Friday, he snapped off a pair of fastballs to Evan White in live batting practice, one at 96 mph and the other at 97 mph for strikes. Mariners pitcher Justin Dunn’s offseason was full of clichés, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t stepped up his game 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z The disaster was set off when part of a glacier on Nanda Devi mountain snapped off Sunday morning. Rescuers look for survivors of Indian glacier flood disaster 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z It’s not yet known what caused part of the Nanda Devi glacier to snap off Sunday morning, sending floodwater surging downstream toward power plants and villages in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand. EXPLAINER: How glaciers can burst and send floods downstream 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z The tops of the three support towers snapped off, sending concrete cascading into nearby ravines and parking lots, while plummeting cables lashed the dish and nearby buildings. Why the loss of an iconic radio telescope is painfully personal 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z “The movie’s accurate that we got the last snap off with one second left,” Lengyel said. Perspective | Marshall football, 50 years after plane crash, carries on and remembers 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z “It just made complete sense to snap off pictures as you moved along rather than to move, stop, photograph, move, stop, photograph,” he says. 65,000 photos of Sunset Boulevard: Take the ultimate road trip with Ed Ruscha 2020-10-07T04:00:00Z “There’s a competitive endurance that certain people have to not take snaps off,” McVay said. Corner lockdown: Ramsey gets 5 years, $105 million from Rams 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Street signs were snapped off their posts or dangling. Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z As he was speaking, a crowd rushed to the building and a door was snapped off its hinges before police in riot gear pepper-sprayed the crowd. Kenosha mayor tries calling for peace despite rioting 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z Hundreds of protesters rushed to the building and a door was snapped off its hinges before police in riot gear pepper-sprayed the crowd, which included a photographer from The Associated Press. Kenosha, Wisconsin protesters clash with police after governor calls out National Guard 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z In some neighborhoods, the branches snapped off trees lining the streets and fell onto cars. 2.5 Million Lose Power and One Is Killed as Isaias Batters N.Y. Area 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z Weaving between rows lining the gentle slope, he stooped to snap off the ripe, yellow-tinged leaves from plants as tall as he. A farmer, 'little ghosts' and 18,000 tobacco plants: How COVID-19 upended farming in South Korea 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z The projectile that hit him snapped off one of his teeth, cracked several more and busted his lip open. LAPD's use of batons and other weapons injured protesters and probably violated rules 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z The line snags a branch and the fly snaps off. VIRUS DIARY: On a river, with rod and reel, he finds peace 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z An MRI scan showed that my medial collateral ligament had been snapped off with such force that it took a piece of bone with it. My ski guide carried me on his back so I could be rescued 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z The spire of the city's cathedral also snapped off. Earthquake rocks Croatia's capital 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z One side of her jaw snapped off her skull and "never repaired". Sunken chest syndrome: 'I'm being strangled inside' 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z Tumbleweeds are resilient plants that spread their seeds once they are snapped off at their stems and rolling along the ground, Mr. Dukes said. Storm of Tumbleweeds Buries Cars, Terrifies Drivers and Astounds Police 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z Burakovsky snapped off a shot from the left circle that slipped inside the right post at 18:21. Avalanche send Bruins to 1st home regulation loss, 4-1 2019-12-07T05:00:00Z "Grinding my teeth so hard they snap off at the roots," tweeted Cooper. Pelosi frustrates progressives by stalling pro-labor bill while pushing Trump's trade deal 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z The incident angered Chinese officials, who demanded Rohana to face “severe punishment” for snapping off the sacred statue’s thumb. Case against partygoer who snapped terracotta warrior's thumb off at museum ends in mistrial 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z Anyway, the only immediate casualty of my stupid outburst is that a little plastic clip snaps off. Missing my late son one year later, in a world full of emotional trap doors 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z Arvidsson put Nashville up 4-3 with the Predators’ second goal of the third period, skating up the right side and snapping off a shot from the right circle that went under Dubnyk’s right arm. Johansen sends Predators past Wild again, 5-4 in shootout 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z Roughly one-third of the tree snapped off in the storm. Pebble Beach's famed Lone Cypress loses a limb in recent storms - Golf Digest 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z The blade of one knife was snapped off. A private detective, a mysterious witness and an alleged $100,000 cash drop: A widow’s desperate quest to find her husband’s killer takes a bizarre turn 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z The fact that the tree snapped off at the stump probably means it was diseased, he said. Commute through a forest in Mountlake Terrace had a little roadblock 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z A branch snaps off a tree under its frozen weight. Why The Weather Channel keeps making these terrifying mixed reality warnings 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z Escobedo's brother, George, says he was told his sibling was shutting down the machine when it began vibrating badly and the propeller snapped off and struck him. Citrus worker killed by 600-pound blade from wind machine 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z Its mast snapped off in the wild weather that forced Sunderland’s rescue midway through her world record attempt to be the youngest solo sailor to circumnavigate the globe in 2010. Teen's round-the-world yacht Wild Eyes found floating eight years after boat abandoned 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z Both times, Georgia Tech’s players celebrated by gleefully snapping off branches of the famed hedges that surround the field. Ga Tech looks to mess up No. 5 Georgia’s postseason plans 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z The internal doorknob disintegrated and Mrs Isherwood tried to break out of the cupboard using a piece of water pipe she had snapped off, an inquest heard. Son sues over mum's airing cupboard death 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z Broncos coach Vance Joseph said an official told him the Chiefs got the snap off in time before Harris’ big play. Play clock expired before snap on big pass by Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes during rally against Broncos - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z But his ankle was not the only casualty of the game; Hicks’s jersey was torn off his back and a silver necklace snapped off his neck. Yankees Complete Long Day’s Journey to a Wild-Card Spot 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z But in something Carroll continues to lament, Denver ran a hurry-up offense on the next play and was judged to get the snap off before he could get his challenge flag out. 10 things we learned from Pete Carroll Tuesday: Chris Carson has taken the lead at tailback, Shaquem Griffin will have competition, and more 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z But just like Brady in Foxborough, Case Keenum hustled up to the line and the Broncos got the next snap off quickly. Too slow: Gronkowski’s grab not reviewed by poky NFL 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z Bernstein said he snapped off two quick shots. He shoots the shots — and so much more: Basketball Hall of Fame to honor photographer Andrew Bernstein 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z It had struck a mine, which snapped off a large section of the stern, sending the piece and its five-inch gun to the bottom with as many as 70 men trapped inside. Searchers find the sunken stern of a doomed World War II destroyer off the coast of Alaska 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z It damaged a house and garage, some grain bins and snapped off several trees. Weather service confirms tornado caused York County damage 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z A fan blade snapped off the engine and struck a window, leading to the death of an executive from New Mexico. Southwest rises above fuel prices, puts up strong 2Q profit 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z When I met him that morning, Tyc was trying to fix on to his nose a pair of spectacles with one arm snapped off. Poles apart: the bitter conflict over a nation’s communist history 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Investigators say they found pieces of the broken engine fan blade suspected of triggering the accident when it snapped off due to metal fatigue or microscopic cracking. Report: Pilots struggled to control crippled Southwest jet 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z The National Transportation Safety Board said a fan blade that had snapped off the engine was showing signs of metal fatigue. Southwest has been faced with fines, union safety complaints 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z A fan blade snapped off mid-flight on a Southwest Airlines flight Tuesday, causing an engine to explode in an accident that fatally injured a passenger. European regulators tighten order for jet fan blade tests 2018-04-21T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt said the incident began when one of the engine’s 24 fan blades snapped off from its hub. FAA to order inspections of jet engines after Southwest blast 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z What to cook: Peel away the woody outer skin of thick asparagus and snap off any tough ends. Frittatas, soups, salads, risotto and more ideas for asparagus, now in season 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Goaltender Philipp Grubauer caught a bad break on the goal; his skate blade snapped off as he tried to stop the shot. Capitals fall to Predators, who clinch Presidents’ Trophy 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z "My dad was pretty mad the first time. I used to have wristbands but they all snapped off so I figured I'd put them there permanently." Lakers' Lonzo Ball gets his first tattoos in solidarity with his brother LiAngelo 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z Authorities say Rohana took photos while posing next to a statue known as “The Cavalryman,” and then snapped off the statue’s left thumb. FBI: Partygoer stole museum statue’s left thumb after selfie 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z The arms of existing Zano drones, he explained, were too fragile meaning the rotor blades snapped off if they suffered a minor collision. Zano: Zombie drone whirs back to life 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z He snapped off his skis, trudged back up the slope and skied down the Swiss side of the mountain. A Swiss Banker Helped Americans Dodge Taxes. Was It a Crime? 2018-01-06T05:00:00Z They snap off saplings to use for nests, they trample seedlings, and they churn up the soil. Hordes of Wild Pigs Make Palm Oil Even More Destructive 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z She said he then pushed her facedown onto the bed, snapped off her one-piece bathing suit and penetrated her from behind as she told him to stop. Women who accused 'Gossip Girl' star Ed Westwick of sexual assault speak out; actor denies allegations 2017-11-24T05:00:00Z Photo by James Bareham / The Verge I attempted to play alone the other night, and with barely any force, I snapped off the kickstand. The Nintendo Switch kickstand is still bad 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z By the time Seattle got its next snap off, back at the Houston 37, just 46 seconds remained. Three plays, 80 yards — A day-after look at how the Seahawks pulled off their game-winning drive against Houston 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z Klevenberg says he was across the street from Safeco Field when he saw the man bending the bat back and forth until it snapped off of the statue of the Seattle Mariners star. Seattle man recovers bat taken from Ken Griffey Jr. statue 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z Bullets kept snapping off the pavement — and thudding into flesh. After a journey to Vegas ends in sorrow, a brotherly bond endures 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z He snapped off his chin guard and took off his helmet, looking into the sky with exasperation on his face. Chargers can't overcome Rivers' miscues in loss to Chiefs 24-10 2017-09-24T04:00:00Z The Tesla careened under the truck’s trailer, traveled almost 300 feet farther and snapped off a utility pole, spinning around into a front yard about 50 feet away. NTSB says driver in fatal Tesla crash was overreliant on the car’s ‘Autopilot’ system 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z In the garage, Harris fell against the garage entrance gate, snapping off the wooden arm and dropped to the ground. Hip-hop artist recalls his beating in Charlottesville: 'They were trying to kill me out there' 2017-08-13T04:00:00Z The TV station said the accident occurred when a section of open-air seating snapped off a "Fireball" ride. One dead, five critically hurt after thrown from ride at Ohio fair 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z It flexed and snapped off a limb, tasting the creature's chemistry. A trip to Central Park : Nature : Nature Research 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z The curve, which Hill grips at the seams and snaps off violently, creates most of the friction that leads to the blisters. Dodgers' Rich Hill set for rehab start after blister holds in three-inning simulated game 2017-04-29T04:00:00Z Police who responded to a Sunday morning report of vandalism at the Mount Carmel Cemetery found from 75 to 100 gravesites damaged, including toppled headstones snapped off at the base, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Philadelphia Jewish cemetery desecrated by vandals: reports 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z The crash in Maine and another one days later in New Mexico revealed a fatal weakness in a jet that wasn’t designed for low-level flying: The vertical tail snapped off under certain conditions. Survivor of B-52 crash in Maine dies at age 94 in Nebraska 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z The TV station said the accident occurred when a section of open-air seating snapped off a "Fireball" ride. One dead, five critically hurt after thrown from ride at Ohio fair 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z Justin Faulk tied it at 2 when he carried the puck through the neutral zone and snapped off a shot from the right circle that rattled off the bar and in with 4:33 left. Hartnell snaps tie as Blue Jackets beat Carolina 3-2 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z Ronnie Brown was trying to restrain Barnett after the agitated inmate had snapped off a sprinkler head in his cell, causing water to spray. 5 Things to Know in Florida for Jan. 12 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z High-end bars are ergonomically designed for a thumb to snap off a guilt-free nibble at a time, wrapped in elegant foil and cardboard. When Is It OK to Eat Chocolate? 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z The end section of the right wing snapped off as the drone’s computerized flight controls made abrupt maneuvers to keep it on course, breaking the carbon-fiber structure, the National Transportation Safety Board said Friday. Wing cited in crash of Facebook’s experimental high-altitude drone 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z It snapped off the spire of the city’s namesake cathedral, damaging a landmark as emblematic of Christchurch as the Space Needle is of Seattle. An earthquake worse than the 'Big One'? Shattered New Zealand city shows danger of Seattle's fault 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z The tip of the left wing snapped off and the right wing struck a tree so hard that it streaked the trunk with red paint. A small plane crashes. Night falls. And one man struggles to survive. 2016-11-20T05:00:00Z If I tried to kick a ball like that, my ankle would snap off. England v South Africa: James Haskell predicts a physical encounter 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z —Expand rosters, both to account for replacing injured players and perhaps to lessen the likelihood of injury by giving some players more snaps off. NFL HALFWAY: An array of suggestions to make football better 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z In another job, on a farm, he would pass along rows of corn, snapping off the spiky tassels that emerge while the corn is growing. Robert E. Allen, 81, Dies; Led an AT&T in Transition 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z A fan blade on a jet engine snapped off a Southwest Airlines Co. plane last month in a violent failure that sent debris slamming into the plane, according to a preliminary investigative report released Monday. NTSB: Southwest 737’s engine damaged when fan blade snapped 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z It’s noticeable when he snaps off a biting curveball that buckles the knee of a hitter. Felix Hernandez showing some of his old glory in leading Mariners to 8-2 victory 2016-08-20T04:00:00Z We snap off the ear, or at least its sweet burnt edges, and we scrape strips of chewy meat from the muzzle. Jonathan Gold reviews the Cannibal, your New World Order butcher-shop-and-beer restaurant 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Work was halted when part of a forklift snapped off during the effort. Decomposing 22-ton whale washes up onshore again — this time in Encinitas 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z Navigating the shallow waters is tricky, and a piece of their boat’s motor sometimes snaps off. Lessons from the swamp: USC football will try to win the Helton way 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z There's a special knack: a slight flick of the wrist to snap off the stem. Who will pick our strawberries once we leave the EU? - BBC News 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z With 11 minutes remaining in a scoreless match, Jones surged into the left side of D.C.’s box and snapped off a stinging shot. Sounders head to break with a big victory at D.C. United 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z On one of the last pitches thrown to him, he took a hearty cut, creating a booming snap off the bat. Bartolo Colon Is Back Home With Hopes for Home Run No. 2 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z The attack brought the fighters near the Octagon fence and the 241lbs Miocic, who wrestled and played third base for the Cleveland State University baseball team, snapped off a short right hand that shook Werdum. UFC 198: Stipe Miocic knocks out Fabricio Werdum to take heavyweight title 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z His prosthetic had snapped off at the ankle. Purdue team gives baseball player new foot 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z A player could literally snap off his avatar’s head and pop a new one on. What Do Our Online Avatars Reveal About Us? 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z The blast snapped off a wing and Powers found himself hurtling down to earth in an uncontrollable spin. Gary Powers: The U2 spy pilot the US did not love - BBC News 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z They snap off one branch from a forked twig and leave a small part of the main stem attached to the end. 'Crow cam' catches birds using hook tools in the wild - BBC News 2015-12-23T05:00:00Z The mask's elongated beard snapped off while museum staff worked on the display in August 2014. King Tut's Mask Back on Display After Beard Repairs 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z In 1997, he led an expedition to Atlantis Bank that got that deep before disaster struck: the pipe snapped off in high winds, corkscrewed down inside the hole and plugged it up. Quest to drill into Earth’s mantle restarts 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z They didn’t get the snap off in the sense they didn’t get everybody set. Harbaugh says missed call contributed to Ravens’ latest loss 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z Did the Jaguars get that final snap off before Dumervil’s face mask? Ravens suffer another brutal loss, fall to Jaguars on final play after penalty 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z As we walk across the mud, feeling it slip between our toes, Sall snaps off propagules and gathers them in his hand - like a bunch of asparagus spears. The fisherman and the forest - BBC News 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z General Manager Sandy Alderson snapped off a salute to Murphy on Thursday night, saying he essentially was a one-man offense. Daniel Murphy Wins Over Mets Fans Even as He May Leave Them 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z A spacecraft could simply approach a satellite and spray paint over its optics, or manually snap off its communications antennas, or destabilize its orbit. War in Space May Be Closer than Ever 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z The heavy house can rest atop a flimsy wood-frame perimeter that isn’t bolted to the foundation, and when a quake comes, the house snaps off. California budget will fund 1,000 single-family home retrofits 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z O’Brien joked after the couch leg snapped off while Richter was enthusiastically demonstrating his Celebrity Jeopardy! buzzer technique. Watch Andy Richter Break the Couch on 'Conan' 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z Six people, including four Irish exchange students, were killed June 16 when the balcony snapped off the fifth floor of an apartment building. Boston Mass planned for students killed in balcony collapse 2015-06-21T04:00:00Z The balcony snapped off the fifth floor of an apartment building during a birthday party Tuesday, tossing 13 people to the street 50 feet below. Family gathers for vigil for 4 victims from balcony collapse 2015-06-20T04:00:00Z The tremor was so powerful it also snapped off one of Mount Kinabalu's "Donkey's Ear" rock formations. Malaysia quake: Schoolchildren's bodies identified - BBC News 2015-06-07T04:00:00Z The force of the tremor, which struck earlier on Friday, was so strong it snapped off one of the two "Donkey Ear" rock formations, he said. Kota Kinabalu quake traps climbers on Malaysia mountain - BBC News 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z The family say it is possible the bolt snapped off a piece of equipment in their subdivision, which is under construction. FAA investigates mysterious bolt that crashed into home 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z They couldn’t see the massive seracs — glacial chunks — snapping off the frozen ridge and plummeting to the rocky ground, driving up a powerful shock wave of air filled with rocks and ice. A minute of horror, then hours of panic on the path to Mount Everest 2015-05-02T04:00:00Z Some people suggestively kissed Chocobatch’s thigh, while others snapped off his fingers and popped them in their mouths. Here's What Happens When You Leave a Chocolate Benedict Cumberbatch Statue in Public 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z The players have their own signs that they were ready for the 2015 season to begin: the feel of a curveball snapped off just right and the comfort of the bat handle in their hands. Yanks Try to Maintain Healthy Perspective, but Questions Persist as They Break Camp 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z One of the tracks had snapped off several stories up Monday and fell into a twisted heap on the ground below. Workplace-safety officials investigating scaffold collapse 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z Any kid knows that if you grab a lizard by its tail, it can snap off the tip and run away. When attacked, some scorpions discard their stinger—and their anus 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z Ali never tired of running down rebounds and snapping off passes, and the two of them delighted in a bond that grew stronger despite their lack of a biological connection. Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis of UConn Took Aim at Record for 3-Pointers 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z Unlike lanterns made of molded plastic, Luci has no parts that can break or snap off. Can solar-powered lanterns replace dirty kerosene in the developing world? 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z A 13,000-pound counterweight snapped off its cable while being lowered from a crane, nearly hitting two workers in the Highway 520 pontoon construction yard at Grays Harbor, state investigators learned in June. 520 pontoon contractors fined $170K for crane violations 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z The 12-foot top of the tree that snapped off now dangles on the line on Indian Island, about 40 miles northwest of Seattle across Puget Sound. Broken treetop hanging on wire gets holiday decor 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z He’d shattered his right leg so badly that the tibia and the fibula were snapped off completely, the foot turned around backward. The Ride of Their Lives 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z When the broadcaster Channel 4 shadowed the group, the Britain First Land Rover, theatrically decked in military camouflage, took too speedy a turn into a car park, snapping off the barrier. Far Right U.K. Group Gets Millions of Hits and Expands Into the U.S. 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z Police say the tow strap snapped off the back of the grain hopper and went through the windshield of the tractor-trailer, striking Lynam in the torso. Man killed by tow hook in accident on farm 2014-10-18T04:00:00Z You’ll need a retractable razor knife outfitted with the blades that snap off exposing a fresh point. A novice tackles the art of wallpapering All three said after the game that the play clocks at Heinz Field were not in sync and that the Hokies got the snap off in time. Virginia Tech’s woes in Pittsburgh continue with 21-16 loss The outages were apparently caused by high winds that snapped off tree limbs and downed power lines, according to ComEd. Storms knock out power to 174,000, more than 100,000 restored 2014-09-06T04:00:00Z He set up the lone Sounders goal by cutting inside the Real defense and snapping off a shot that was later turned into the net by Chad Barrett. The Day-After Report: Finding Clint Dempsey 2014-08-17T04:00:00Z A major defect in the third rail might cause all the paddles to snap off, immediately disabling a train. Metro riders face long delays after cracked third rail disables five Blue Line trains It sort of snaps off the tongue in disgust. Tea Party nut’s absurd quest: Void a whole county and declare me the winner! 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z He hopped up, grabbed a high branch with both hands and bounced until it snapped off. Tree-killing bug invades Southern California 2014-06-21T04:00:00Z Quickly shifting from the controls, he leans over and snaps off some shots. Aerial survey pilot has distinct perspective 2014-06-14T04:00:00Z Williams slipped the puck to Carter, who glided unimpeded to the top of the face-off circle, where he snapped off a wrist shot. Kings Take 3-0 Lead in N.H.L. Finals 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z A less severe defect might cause a few of the paddles to snap off, causing the train to break down minutes later. Metro riders face long delays after cracked third rail disables five Blue Line trains Lucic then snapped off a quick shot inside the right post into a wide-open area while Ward was near the other post. N.H.L. Roundup: Bruins Thrash Hurricanes to Extend Streak to Eight 2014-03-16T00:06:57Z She suddenly stops and stares at me angry and ashamed, then snaps off the light. City Room: Sleepless in New York 2014-02-17T03:00:24Z If you want to later upgrade to a dead silent 120mm fan, however, consider the Noctua NF-F12 since the Cooler Master fan snaps off easily. How To Build A 4K Gaming PC For Less Than $2500 -- Ultra HD Monitor, SSD, And Windows Included 2014-01-26T21:27:00Z Sharp opened the scoring at 12:59 when he snapped off a 40-foot shot from the left boards. Blackhawks 5, Devils 2: Blackhawks Too Much for Devils 2013-12-24T04:03:10Z Navy, which ranked third in the nation with 320.1 rushing yards, snapped off two long scoring runs to build a 17-0 cushion by halftime. Roundup: Navy Storms to 12th Win in a Row Over Army 2013-12-15T01:42:05Z He snaps off and mangles wires to the main public supply cables for a pittance to provide electricity to scores of homes in a decaying city. Why power theft in India is a complex problem 2013-11-15T01:27:30Z Frighteningly, it seemed to me, Mr. Stone and Mr. Flynn insisted on sticking their long lenses out of the windows, snapping off frames. Lens Blog: A Veteran Reporter Reflects on a Distant War 2013-09-05T04:05:29Z “We got the snap off with maybe a second or two on the play clock,” said Furney. Nine months later, Cougars still drawing inspiration from Apple Cup win 2013-08-19T01:31:27Z It’s the type of thing that I worry about snapping off or getting snagged on something in short order. Sony Xperia Tablet Z Review 2013-07-08T21:54:00Z At that point, she said, the tail snapped off and the rest of the plane skidded down the runway. 2 Die and Many Are Hurt as Plane Crashes in San Francisco 2013-07-07T06:42:41Z It snapped off the tail . . . did not cartwheel. 2 dead, 181 hospitalized after S. Korean jet crash-lands in San Francisco 2013-07-07T00:55:00Z The chunk had snapped off a few weeks earlier in a windstorm. As budget cuts hit S.C., a congressman is surprised at constituents’ reactions 2013-05-28T23:06:45Z A metal knife that was used to stab him was driven down into him with such force that the blade snapped off the handle. Four guilty of teenager's murder 2013-05-28T12:56:08Z The Blackhawks winger aimed high and snapped off a searing wrist shot that defied tracking by the naked eye. Kane doesn't fret not finding back of net 2013-05-14T23:18:00Z Brad Richards sent a pass from behind the net out to Nash, who snapped off a wrist shot from the edge of the left circle for his 20th goal of the season. Rangers avoid 8th place, top Devils 4-0 in finale 2013-04-27T21:55:09Z McDonagh gave the Rangers their first lead in the two games when he stick-handled along the center of the blue line and snapped off a drive that knuckled through traffic. Zuccarello's SO goal lifts Rangers 3-2 over Leafs 2013-04-11T02:16:09Z Nash snapped off a hard shot that Reimer calmly gloved at his midsection. Gaborik rallies Rangers past Maple Leafs 5-2 2013-01-27T03:08:09Z He sat in the corner, near the window, practically on top of the television — he likes the game shows and the arbitration court shows — and he snapped off the set. The Neediest Cases: Thieves Used Lie About Prize to Steal From Retiree 2012-12-24T02:50:02Z “Having somebody who’s taking snaps off of him helps him be stronger down the stretch,” Sparano said. Bilal Powell Earns Bigger Role in Jets’ Running Game 2012-12-17T20:29:23Z In these models, it snaps off when pulled toward the driver's side. Toyota to replace Lexus emergency trunk levers: magazine 2012-12-12T16:13:44Z "He's very explosive player who plays every play to the whistle and never takes a snap off," Lewan said. Alabama Places Four Players on All-American Team 2012-12-12T01:11:49Z The tablet, held in place by magnets on a hinge, snaps off to help you be more mobile. Best Business Gadgets of 2012 2012-12-10T18:38:00Z The Wii U is about what you can do if you make one of the screens your TV, then snap off the other and let it wander around a room. Nintendo Wii U Review: A Tale of Two Screens 2012-11-18T05:50:20Z The Wii U is about what you can do if you make one of the screens your TV, snap off the other, then let it wander. Wii U: 15 Points to Consider 2012-11-16T10:55:00Z Pickering points out that primates such as humans and chimps can use their hands to snap off a rib, in the process peeling away part of its outer covering. Baby Back, Waaaay Back, Ribs 2012-10-12T19:34:26Z My 4-year-old's small hands snapped off the lever that opens the lid. Boy finds Lexus trunk latch defect 2012-10-12T12:54:00Z It snapped off trees and “exploded” when it hit lows, bursting as much as 60 ft when it hit obstacles. Dave Crockett's Narrow Escape 2012-10-04T12:45:00.177Z “She was picking at her split ends,” Tally says, “Literally, snapping off the ends of her hair and dropping them on the ground.” 10 Body Language Tics That Could Cost You The Interview -- And The Job 2012-09-26T17:52:43Z Missed signals: The game started inauspiciously enough, with a false start and a timeout before Notre Dame officially got a snap off. Notre Dame RB Wood returns with late 'statement' 2012-09-16T13:37:00Z Each evening the count snaps off one of the time flowers. The alchemy of memory 2012-08-31T16:03:46Z Japanese officials said two cars forced ambassador Uichiro Niwa's vehicle to stop before a man jumped out and snapped off the flag. Flag ripped off Japan envoy's car 2012-08-27T15:15:58Z The challenge for us and for him is to bring that talent out every snap and not taking the snaps off and the plays off. Monday night practice notes --- Feeney moves to linebacker, and more 2012-08-14T05:21:44Z A seat in their boat had snapped off, but the French insisted the incident had happened after 100 meters of the race had passed - meaning there should have been no leniency. Fuming French accuse UK of Olympic dirty tricks 2012-08-09T17:20:19Z The government's Culture Secretary was ringing a bell at an Olympic event when it snapped off its handle and flew into a nearby crowd. Politician's Olympic bell clanger 2012-07-27T16:29:55Z It snapped off trees and triggered sprawling power outages as it went. 'Super Derecho' Ambushed Mid-Atlantic Before We Knew What One Was 2012-07-09T22:45:00.230Z Kenny Cooper nearly tied the score in the second half when he curled a soft shot around Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth, only to see it snap off the goal post and bounce away. Goal: Red Bulls: Foxborough Whammy 2012-07-09T01:56:22Z Michael Reddington, 24, thought his left foot was going to "snap off" when it became stuck in the escalator at the West End Arcade. 'Escalator tore off my big toe' 2012-05-18T05:13:17Z You'd better not pry among my papers, or you may get your fingers snapped off. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z Bishop Sankey has had a very good spring practice so far and we saw it again today, seems like once a day he just snaps off a long run. Monday Sarkisian quotes 2012-04-23T22:39:04Z Funnel snaps off, crushing many http://bit.ly/HpAegb #Titanic_SA #Titanic breaks into 2. A Titanic Flashback: A Twitter Timeline of the Disaster 2012-04-11T17:45:00.257Z "So it is," said Georgina, snapping off the rose, one of the variegated species, and a great beauty. Mildred Arkell, Volume II (of 3) A Novel 2012-04-06T02:00:29.933Z It felt like the front end of my foot was going to snap off. 'Escalator tore off my big toe' 2012-05-18T05:13:17Z The question is what happens the first time I snap off on him?'' WR coach excited about Marshall's potential 2012-04-05T00:04:00Z She could have snapped off a blossoming branch and—and made play with it somehow. The Literary Sense 2012-04-02T02:00:28.147Z Imagine a tank with a wide opening at the bottom, which is kept closed by spring pressure, but so that it snaps off suddenly when the liquid in the tank has reached a certain height. The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting 2012-03-28T02:00:22.660Z There is no snapping off one link and preserving for it, isolated from the rest, an entirety of happiness; our joy depends on our brother’s also. Theological Essays 2012-03-27T02:00:21.867Z Does he remain in Denver as a backup to a quarterback who almost never took a snap off when he was healthy? Column: Tebow cast aside much like Manning 2012-03-19T22:37:09Z It got jerking forward as each short, dry sentence was snapped off at the end and a plume of osprey on it jerked excessively. Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul 2012-03-18T02:00:19.567Z They found that a sharp branch of a submerged tree had penetrated the bottom and pierced the petrol-tank, where it had snapped off. Swift and Sure 2012-03-16T02:00:24.627Z Reversing direction snaps off that small piece of wood, which is then retrieved from inside the borer by an elongated slender “spoon” with a few gripping teeth on the end. Scientist at Work Blog: The Tools of Tree-Ring Research 2012-03-15T15:17:30Z Some errors disable genes altogether, and others snap off parts of chromosomes and reattach them to other chromosomes in a cellular version of mix and match. Cancer: Solving an age-old problem 2012-02-29T18:21:13.613Z “Thank you, Phil, for saying that; and I hope on my part we get close enough up for you to snap off the old bull moose before we drop him.” Phil Bradley's Snow-shoe Trail The Mountain Boys in the Canada Wilds 2012-02-27T03:00:13.497Z Now you should have seen the glee when I called the children to me and snapped off the sweet bits for them. Pine Needles 2012-02-20T03:00:19.367Z Turnpenny's shot had cut away the shrouds of the foremast, causing this to snap off, and struck the mainmast fair and square. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The reply, both from the merchantman and the Arrow, followed almost simultaneously, and a cheer rang out from both ships as the pirate's bowsprit was seen to snap off. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z "I have got toothache, and anybody who talks to me will have his head snapped off," and he, being of a diffident nature, went. The Eldest Son 2012-01-24T03:00:28.780Z They snap off smaller branches, allowing them to reproduce faster. Yeast Reveals How Fast a Cell Can Form a Body 2012-01-16T20:50:06Z Embedded in the man's back are a group of upturned Champagne flutes, one of which accidentally snapped off during a recent party there. Art's New Pecking Order 2012-01-13T02:35:43Z He failed to get the snap off in time, and that was the game. Rose Bowl: Oregon edges Wisconsin in record-setting shootout 2012-01-03T15:30:08Z Nick Mangold bounced the snap off his own thigh. The Fifth Down: Week 17 Matchups: A Playoff Handshake 2011-12-30T12:02:26Z Kopitar left a drop pass for him in the high slot, and the Kings’ captain snapped off a 40-footer that beat Hiller high to the stick side through a screen for his eighth goal. Sutter a winner in Kings debut, Brown gets deciding goal in shootout for 3-2 win over Ducks 2011-12-23T06:23:00Z Then almost mechanically I turned the screw that brought another section of film into play, and my recollection is that I snapped off another shot even as the beast was in the air. Storm-Bound or, A Vacation Among the Snow Drifts 2011-12-17T03:00:14.840Z Through the opening on one side, that was about three inches high, she could see the lining of fine black rootlets, just like the one she had watched the bird snap off and carry away. Birds Every Child Should Know 2011-12-08T03:00:24.887Z The human shuckers snap off the tails to remove the tender tail meat, crack the shells with a hammer to take out the claw meat, and remove the thin legs for shucking by a machine. Pressure Prepares Lobsters for Long-Distance Delivery 2011-12-07T16:02:00Z Winds snapped off the top of a 100-foot-tall Christmas tree at an open-air shopping plaza in suburban Glendale, and another giant holiday tree in the nearby town of Monrovia was upended. Los Angeles wind storm disrupts flights, cuts power 2011-12-02T02:38:50Z There were big holes in it from the shells, an' those tall poplars alongside were all snapped off, an' their branches stripped down like a child peels a switch. Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z Here he had met with a black bear unexpectedly, and managed to snap off a picture of the surprised Bruin while the animal reared up on his hind legs; and then retreated. Storm-Bound or, A Vacation Among the Snow Drifts 2011-12-17T03:00:14.840Z The knife chipped under the blows I rained upon it, and when I shortened the blade its end snapped off. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z Miss Mackin’s flashlight had slipped from her hand, and it was while she fumbled in the dark for it that this dialogue was snapped off. The Girl Scouts at Camp Comalong Peg of Tamarack Hills 2011-11-17T03:00:34.720Z The foremast had snapped off at the height of a man. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z Oliver obeyed mechanically; and Randal, stripping the leaves, and snapping off the twigs, left a fork at the end; with this he began to remove the stepping stones. The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z I'd have given considerable to have had him a little more sociable, so that I might have snapped off several pictures showing how he secured his food, and crept up on game. Storm-Bound or, A Vacation Among the Snow Drifts 2011-12-17T03:00:14.840Z Keenum said their goal was to get as many snaps off as possible. Analysis: Special Season Unfolds for Keenum and No. 18 Houston 2011-10-24T01:15:44Z Some few remain erect; but withered, scorched, and leafless: all the rest are prostrate, snapped off at the root—many in the full vigour of vegetation: all now rotting on the ground. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z The undergrowth was trampled down, small trees broken off and the ground covered with branches snapped off by the animal's body in its blind haste. Life in an Indian Outpost 2011-10-19T02:00:19.943Z The dangerous deck-load of mahogany baulks had been wrenched from its securing lashings, and had been swept overboard; while the disabled derrick, coming into contact with the donkey-engine, had snapped off short. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z The submarine must be raised under the influence of her reserve of buoyancy until there was no chance of her propeller blades being snapped off by contact with the shoal. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z An enormous rock snapped off from a topmost peak, and carrying with it great masses of stones and uprooted firs, crashed down on the little village. The Fairies and the Christmas Child 2011-09-29T02:00:12.583Z His voice cracked and then snapped off short, but with a hundred quiverings, like the string of a banjo breaking. "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z There were 38 seconds and we only got two snaps off. Coach Jack Del Rio demands more from Jaguars offense he calls ?too conservative? vs. Panthers 2011-09-27T07:48:55Z Tell me about this, but I hope Will sees his opportunity to snap off a good view. The Outdoor Chums on the Lake Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island 2011-09-22T02:00:23.407Z For this, tie the asparagus in bunches, after washing carefully and snapping off the tough ends. Cookery for Little Girls 2011-09-17T02:00:25.833Z "Dashed into her room and got your head snapped off?" some one suggested languidly. The War-Workers 2011-08-25T02:00:32.260Z It has not taken one breath and his first thought is for Christina, yes, and for me, and he snaps off the light. "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z Others elicited roars of laughter, for Arthur had snapped off some pictures that perpetuated scenes of a comical nature. Woodcraft or, How a Patrol Leader Made Good 2011-08-24T02:00:22.913Z If you could only have snapped off that picture, there wouldn’t be a single soul in Centerville doubt the story about the wild man,” said Frank. The Outdoor Chums on the Lake Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island 2011-09-22T02:00:23.407Z The man by the safe swung the steel door to, but without closing its lock, and snapped off the lights. The Long Lane's Turning 2011-08-23T02:00:34Z I didn't see Miss Vivian this morning, myself, but nobody seems to have had their heads snapped off. The War-Workers 2011-08-25T02:00:32.260Z We are snapping off the ball and striking better than we have in the past.'' Friday practice report: Sarkisian says "It's as physical as we've been, in my opinion'' 2011-08-13T02:33:05Z It was not simply a matter of separating or purifying the DNA, he said, and not like snapping off a leaf or extracting a mineral from the earth. Ruling Upholds Gene Patent in Cancer Test 2011-07-30T04:30:02Z For this reason to this day some of the old farmers, clinging to ancient custom, always load with a clay tobacco pipe-bowl, snapped off from the stem for the purpose. The Gamekeeper At Home Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life 2011-08-04T02:00:21.507Z The Judge snapped off the switch, and putting out the light in the library, ascended the stair. The Long Lane's Turning 2011-08-23T02:00:34Z The front of the plane snapped off and it stopped meters from a jungle ravine. No death "miracle" as Boeing jet crashes in Guyana 2011-07-31T00:06:01Z Although no one suspected it until they heard the click of his shutter, Mark had managed to snap off the entire outfit as they stood there, assisting Mr. Garrabrant load his prisoners into the boat. Camp Fires of the Wolf Patrol 2011-07-26T02:00:18.713Z The fire flew from their swords, and their eyes flashed not less brightly, but at the first onset, Beverly's weapon snapped off short at the guard. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z Stop, Charlotte!... stop!" cried the eldest sister, snapping off the shoe-string in her haste—"you shall not carry her away from me. The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z Some of them even may be seen snapping off their assegais in preparation for a charge. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Instead of the stem coming out by the roots as he expected, it snapped off short. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z Afraid of moving, to snap off the lights, lest she might disturb the sleeper, she sat on, watching that peaceful face, that broad chest heaving rhythmically. The Disturbing Charm 2011-06-17T02:00:21.077Z But philosophy, or the effort of deep thinking, is deadly to children, or snaps off forever the too thin point of deep thought. The Invisible Lodge 2011-06-09T02:00:19.470Z There is no snapping off one link and preserving for it an entirety of happiness; our joy depends on our brother's also. A Few Words About the Devil And Other Biographical Sketches and Essays 2011-05-31T02:00:28.247Z At 8:05 p.m., the lights in the ballroom snapped off. Nocturnalist: At Fragrance Awards, Sniffing Celebrity Wrists 2011-05-28T01:34:44Z From the dressing-table he took up her two beautiful ivory brushes with her name written in silver across their backs, and bending them in his hands, snapped off their handles, laying the broken bits down. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z Tops were snapped off trees and insulation and metal roof panels littered the ground. Violent Storms Hit the South, Kill at Least 83 2011-04-28T08:25:00Z It snapped off short in his hand and as a result, the canoe almost upset. The Go Ahead Boys in the Island Camp 2011-04-27T02:00:26.377Z It then swept east and across the Mississippi River to Granite City, Illinois, leaving a trail of wrecked houses, tossed cars and 40-foot trees snapped off at 15 feet. St. Louis reopens airport, cleans up from tornado 2011-04-24T21:40:00Z Briere, the former Sabres co-captain, spun around, settled the puck, avoided the goalie's poke check and then snapped off a solid shot only to be robbed by Miller's glove. Miller stops 32 shots, Sabres edge Flyers 1-0 2011-04-21T02:38:09Z “Our cable turned out a bad one, boys; and in the storm, when the wind struck the side of the cabin, the rope snapped off short!” The Outdoor Chums on a Houseboat 2011-04-13T02:00:14.140Z But when this Madame Sevyay came, she put everything under lock and key, and she snapped off the old cook's head in no time for sassin' her. Mississippi Outlaws and the Detectives Don Pedro and the Detectives; Poisoner and the Detectives 2011-03-28T02:00:28.167Z He snapped off the electric lights and opened the shutters. Home Fires in France 2011-03-22T02:00:24.093Z "The croc managed to snap off his finger but the man was lucky enough to be able to pull his hand away." Australian angler grabbed by croc 2011-03-10T03:46:12Z He turned in, after undressing, snapping off his light and rolling over on his right arm. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z I expect to snap off some striking views of you fellows doing stunts. The Outdoor Chums on a Houseboat 2011-04-13T02:00:14.140Z These delicate, lovely things have been appearing lately on the mountain, at first one by one and then in flocks,—pale cups of light, lilac on long white stalks that snap off at a touch. In the Mountains 2011-01-27T03:00:37.910Z "My tail," answered the First Tadpole, who had never had a tail snapped off, and thought it could be easily done. Among the Pond People 2011-01-21T03:00:13.507Z Losing interest, she snapped off the light, and snuggled down. Whispering Walls 2011-01-17T03:00:48.373Z “Not a bad night’s work,” Mr. Parker chuckled, as he snapped off the photography room lights. Signal in the Dark 2011-01-06T03:00:43.537Z "There were several houses with half of them gone, roofs missing, power lines down, trees snapped off," paramedic Penny Cash told AP. Seven die in US tornado strikes 2011-01-01T20:35:13Z The dark inner court challenged Trent, and he snapped off the light and moved between the stone sentinels. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z "No, thank you," said the First Tadpole, "only you won't snap off too much, will you?" Among the Pond People 2011-01-21T03:00:13.507Z The Sooners also play fast, snapping off more plays than any team in the country while averaging over 478 yards and 36 points per game. Oklahoma 48, UConn 20: Sooners End 5-Game Bowl Skid at Fiesta Bowl 2011-01-02T05:33:05Z Flynn got one last snap off with the clock running down, but was sacked on the final play. Rodgers' status remains unclear for Packers 2010-12-20T21:01:46Z There was a chorus of cries expressing terror, a flinging away of knives, a sudden rush to the horses, a seizing of bridles, a snapping off of branches, and a simultaneous leaping into six saddles. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z Nobody in the whole history of football can snap off plays as quickly as this team does. Speed-Freak Football 2010-12-04T17:15:00Z He snapped off a shot that McKenna deflected with his glove. Price stops 27, Canadiens beat Devils 5-1 2010-12-03T02:31:00Z The smile snapped off as the titters ran around the room, leaving the impression that in other circumstances he would have cheerfully wrapped his new putter around the questioner's neck. Tiger Woods keeps a straight face to deflect the intrusive questions 2010-09-28T20:08:00Z Palmer, at first, didn't seem to sense the urgency and couldn't get a snap off before the half ended. Bengals pull away to beat Panthers 20-7 2010-09-26T20:35:00Z As he gingerly took the rigged cup, its handle snapped off. Can Preschoolers Be Depressed? 2010-08-26T16:50:00Z You run with them for 5-10 yards and then it snaps off. Checking in with Ivan Lewis 2010-07-22T21:01:00Z We want to become a more explosive team snapping off the football. Huskies start off-season conditioning today 2010-06-17T23:00:00Z Byfuglien snapped off a wrist shot that sailed over Evgeni Nabokov’s right shoulder, touching off pandemonium among the United Center crowd. Blackhawks 4, Sharks 2: Byfuglien Leads Way Again as Chicago Gains Stanley Cup Finals 2010-05-24T00:37:00Z His ability to snap off the breaking ball, his ability to command pitches. With Felix Hernandez and Cliff Lee at top of rotation, Mariners are holding a pair of aces 2010-04-03T23:10:00Z “What are you making, cutie pie?” he asked as he snapped off a few shots and then worked the room. The Man Who Clicks With 7-Year-Olds 2010-03-04T15:17:00Z You smell the first wafting aroma, you snap off the first savory piece, placing it on your tongue. When Is It Sex Addiction? 2010-02-25T13:07:00Z I hung about till I saw the Dymcoxes’ maid, a regular old griffin; and when I spoke to her she looked as if she would have snapped off my head. A Double Knot After his guest had departed Courtlandt snapped off the lights and plunged the room in darkness save for the soft glow from the blazing logs. The Trail of Conflict The neophyte raised up his head; one arrow was in his brain:—it snapped off, as the head rolled on Amador's arm. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico He rose and dimmed the lights by snapping off two of the switches and turning a bulb in its socket. Whispering Wires So much so that we none of us durst so much as ask him when he got back in the morning, for fear of having our heads snapped off. Deep Moat Grange She snapped off a white blossom, and toyed with it in her fingers for a moment. To Win the Love He Sought The Great Awakening: Volume 3 Jane departed on the run, and snapped off the light in the cabin. Jane Stewardess of the Air Lines He snapped off a twig to scrape the mud from his shins, and the gaffer's mutter then caught his ear. The Unknown Sea Down it came, slowly at first, then more swiftly, and the tall pines were snapped off and swept away, and great bowlders were caught up and carried with it. The Red Mustang We played snap the whip at recess to-day and I was on the end and was snapped off against the fence. Village Life in America 1852-1872 Including the period of the American Civil War as told in the diary of a school-girl Curt snapped off the ignition and jumped out of the bus. Janet Hardy in Radio City Still she did close the gate—until the sudden impact of his own weight snapped off its last remaining hinge. The Broken Gate A Novel Instead of merely snapping off each blossom between thumb and finger, it is better to do a little very mild pruning, by cutting each dead blossom off just above the second leaf below it. Roses and Rose Growing She drove in and snapped off the ignition. Penny Nichols and the Black Imp Yes, indeed, and to get one's horns and legs snapped off," chimed in an eager lilac wooden Cow, who certainly had lost most of her members, "over and above parting with your relations. Tales of the Toys, Told by Themselves “Sleep as long as you want to,” she said as she snapped off the light. Janet Hardy in Radio City The speaker snapped off her words in a tone that marked extreme disapproval. Patricia Brent, Spinster Slowly it gave way, one root after another snapping off with a loud report, and at last was lifted clear of the ground. Bert Wilson at Panama The detective snapped off his light, aware that he faced the critical moment. The Gray Mask His dark eyes glistened like burning coals as the leaves and twigs were snapped off at a touch. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume II (of II) The foremast, as you must have noticed, had been snapped off about ten feet above the deck, and had carried a lot of our rig with it. Harper's Round Table, July 23, 1895 He whistled a third time and big branches snapped off and fell to the ground. The Shoemaker's Apron A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales The tree should also be securely staked, otherwise it will probably snap off in the first high wind. Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens He arose, snapped off the light, and grasped the Oriental by the shoulder. The Gray Mask For just then, while The maid was in the garden Hanging out the clothes, Down came a blackbird And snapped off her nose. Puss in Boots, Jr., and the Good Gray Horse I was feeling so cross and bitter, inclined to snap off the poor boy’s head, though my heart was breaking for him all the time; but yours is the right way. The Daughters of a Genius And the point of the spear blade had snapped off by at least an inch. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War His sword snapped off short, and I was left pinned to the tree, as I have seen boys do with butterflies. With Ring of Shield She zipped up the front of her coveralls with a crisp gesture, as if to snap off the vision. A Woman's Place Harris snapped off the projector, and the lights came on. Piper in the Woods He rose from his haunches and lashed his hideous tail, snapping off saplings as if they had been toothpicks. Red Nails Even though he knew that it was not polite, Al snapped off the set without waiting for a reply—but not before he caught the white and frightened look on Thompson's face. Mr. President "A neat example of dog eat dog," Farrell said, snapping off the magnoscanner. The Anglers of Arz As the music came on again, Donald got up and snapped off the radio. Adolescents Only The teapot fell, the spout snapped off, and the handle snapped off. Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales Second Series Mealie stalks were snapping off short, one after the other, and a broad, trampled, and broken patch, as if the place had been roughly mown, marked the passage of the horse. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley When you fell and didn't move, the first thing I did was snap off the lamps. The Giants From Outer Space The sliver snapped off with a sound that was as loud as a pistol shot in Dave's ears. Dave Dawson at Dunkirk His words snapped off in a sputter of crackling static. A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F. He had snapped off the procession several times, and of course the mules always occupied posts of honor in the pictures. The Boy Scouts in the Rockies or the Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine Scarcely had the door been drawn back, when Grog saw the figure of a man, and snapped off the pistol. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day The voice from the control tower snapped off. A Yankee Flier in Italy Scotty gripped his rifle and snapped off the safety catch, then holding the weapon in one hand like a pistol, he took his flashlight in the other hand and started down. The Caves of Fear But the careless beggar must have handled it as if it were a trunk, for the spring was broken, the carriage wouldn’t work, and two of the type bars were snapped off.” Cleek of Scotland Yard Detective Stories He validated the purchases and snapped off the screen. Tangle Hold Out in the forest a storm was raging; one heard every now and then heavy peals of thunder, and often it sounded as though entire trees had been snapped off and crushed together. Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace When she snapped off the ground in a manner that would have done credit to a Lightning, he began to grin and mumble to himself. A Yankee Flier in Italy He pulled the car into the clearing and snapped off the ignition. Love Story He snapped off the light and groped his way rapidly down the stairs. What Rough Beast? A barberry tree laden with berries had come to view, and while he stood still upon the path, she began snapping off the bending branches. Leonore Stubbs The paint congealed in lumps, whilst the hairs of the brushes snapped off like brittle glass. McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 4, August 1908 And reaching up, the man suddenly snapped off the glowing blossom from the cactus and held it before the girl, close to the pale camellia bud he had plucked before. Belford's Magazine, Volume II, No. 8, January, 1889 And with her cutting-whip she viciously snapped off the heads of some poppies. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. II) The sudden shifting of the strain had thrown the walking-beam out of plumb, and the connecting rods had snapped off and threshed wildly about. The Deaves Affair Grant snapped off the light as clouds of flying things arose. The Wealth of Echindul It was probably owing to this fact that the point had snapped off when it came into contact with the bricks at the bottom of the pond. Under Padlock and Seal For example, if you put razor steel into a cutlass, and then try to cut lead, the blade will either snap off or the edge will break away in large pieces. Broad-Sword and Single-Stick With Chapters on Quarter-Staff, Bayonet, Cudgel, Shillalah, Walking-Stick, Umbrella and Other Weapons of Self-Defence "On the international scene, the Kremlin is still blocking—" Shandor snapped off the radio abruptly, his forehead damp. Bear Trap It would have taken at least forty seconds to tear through them, and in that time he could most assuredly snap off all six chambers, however big a duffer he might be. The Recipe for Diamonds Hunter tried to get up to snap off the telecast. The Cartels Jungle We hid in the bushes, and I even managed to snap off the party, with his pick over his shoulder. Jack Winters' Campmates A second trooper brought his rifle butt down heavily upon the sword, and it snapped off. The Boy Allies with the Cossacks Or, A Wild Dash over the Carpathians He snapped off the video before Hart could interrupt, and started for the door. Bear Trap A series of montages suddenly snapped off the screen to be replaced by the lonesome ship. Jack of No Trades He jostled a flat box out of the wall, held the tape up to the light and snapped off a small portion and handed it to Juba. Step IV He danced a regular sailor’s hornpipe upon hearing how the several pictures had been snapped off, while the men remained in utter ignorance of the presence of the two boys near by. Jack Winters' Campmates They stood on a shelving plank floor, snapped off two feet from them, the yellow sky overhead, and the breakers crunching their footing away. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 91, May, 1865 The light suddenly snapped off; silence and darkness followed. Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist A wild blast that rang like the scream of an enraged beast came like an answer to her words, and a sapling maple snapped off like a toothpick. The Campfire Girls on Ellen's Isle The Trail of the Seven Cedars Alec smiled and blew her a kiss and then snapped off the connection. The Thirst Quenchers Steve spoke of the enormous tree alongside of which he had stood while Jack snapped off a picture, so as to show by comparison just what a magnificent old forest monarch the mighty oak was. Jack Winters' Campmates The head snapped off as soon as I applied a few inch-pounds of torque. The Trouble with Telstar Waving a broken sabre snapped off at the hilt, he charged with Gallic verve and got himself knocked under his kicking and wounded horse, and pummeled by Liberal muskets on every side. The Missourian The greater part of the vegetable mass decayed slowly; but when the final ruin of the forest came, whole trunks were snapped off close to the roots and flung down. Eighth Reader It was well that he spoke, for the A-B-Sea Serpent had doubled the P and Q blocks under, and they were ready to snap off. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island I’d like above everything to get close enough to snap off a picture of that derrick.” Jack Winters' Campmates A little while and, without a nod of warning, the huge pine-tree snaps off short across the ground, and falls prostrate with a crash. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 2 (of 25) Evidently it was all right because she snapped off the button and pointed to a door. Holes, Incorporated The red ray was snapped off abruptly, and the giant crab rolled over into the black water of the lake. Astounding Stories, April, 1931 Before they had recovered from their surprise, the branch snapped off close to the Knight's armor, and Tik-Tok, the Tin Woodman and Sir Hokus rolled over in a heap. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island “But I suppose you’ve found some things worth snapping off; how about it, Jack?” Jack Winters' Campmates Each one of our efforts to offer these people a chance to benefit from our culture was snapped off at the bud. The Eyes Have It He brought his spear gun into position and rose to his full height, snapping off the safety catch. The Flying Stingaree The nails were nearly all rusty, some were snapped off in the middle and his stone did not work with the precision of a regular hammer. Robert Coverdale's Struggle Or, On The Wave Of Success The piece of giant leg that he had hold of stretched and stretched, and while Sir Hokus and Dorothy stared in amazement, it snapped off and the Cowardly Lion rolled head over paws. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island After that Jack did not seem anxious to snap off further pictures, though they came across a number that would have made excellent ones. Jack Winters' Campmates Heidel nodded and waited while the butler lit the candles and snapped off the overhead lights. The Eyes Have It The cayman does not masticate, he snaps off a huge lump with his teeth, and swallows it entire. Adventures in the Philippine Islands And Judd pointed his ancient rifle at the little animal preparing to snap off a quick shot. Black Eyes and the Daily Grind In one hand he clutched a small fan, and in the other a parasol that had snapped off the beanstalk just before he reached the palace roof. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island He says there are some dandy things you might want to snap off between here and the river. Jack Winters' Campmates The disintegrating rays which had been burning at the Sandra had been snapped off with the sheathing of invisibility; in that one wild second of impact, all the asteroid's functioning mechanism had been destroyed. The Passing of Ku Sui He snapped off the television set and his petrified descendants stared silently at the screen. The Big Trip Up Yonder Arlok snapped off a switch, and the green light in the tubes died. Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 He had really not had time to examine them since they snapped off the beanstalk, and now, looking at them carefully, he found them extremely pretty. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island “Perhaps I’ll want to snap off another picture on the way, because one or two things struck me as worth while.” Jack Winters' Campmates Mac snapped off the screen and quickly swept the slides together and into a case. Double Take She had come out to look for sticks; for the gusts that swept down from the hills snapped off the little twigs from the tall trees, and scattered them about the road. Tales From Catland, for Little Kittens |
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