| 单词 | sniff |
| 例句 | The dogs sniffed round it eagerly, and one of the mastiffs buried his teeth in a haunch until Farlen shouted him off. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “She had a terrible attitude,” the old woman said with a sniff when Richard asked what had happened to her. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z "Yeah, I just. . . I'm fine," he whispered, and sniffed again. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z He sniffed the air and made a face. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Sure enough, our fishy friends had slowed down and were whinnying and swimming in circles, sniffing the water. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I put some space between us and watched MacDuff run back and forth on the lawn, sniffing and wagging his tail. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I shuddered, sniffed, and wiped at my nose. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z At first he would pace up and down the cave and stand at the opening sniffing through the cracks. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z He hadn’t been the same since Sheriff Charles gave him Vonetta’s nightie to sniff. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z She put a hand to her nose and sniffed, her slim fingers thick with silver rings. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She sniffed it all around and tested it with her tongue. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Manchee barks again when he sees me, then he hops up on the rock next to her and starts sniffing her. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I sniff, and the air smells the same, like sweat and dust. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “Her English was repugnant,” Mrs. Caruthers sniffed before taking a large bite of oatmeal. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z His head was down and he was moving slowly, sniffing the tracks I had made. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniff the air again, wondering if Uhmma got up early to clean the house, which would not be unusual. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Everybody laughed some more, but when Darrell B. had got to my seat and was standing behind me about to sniff my butt, I stood up and slung my pencil at him. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Gabilan put his head out of the stall and sniffed them. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Pigs, was his first thought, but after a second sniff he changed his mind. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “This is a wonderful piece,” my mother sniffs, brushing away a tear. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z But after we had brewed the tea in the teapot, she sniffed at the spout appreciatively. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Oscar was really taking his own sweet time, stopping to sniff at every bush, every tossed fast-food wrapper. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “There will be no next,” said Mary Poppins, with a haughty sniff. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Faro seemed to feel the same way—at least he did not scurry around and sniff, but just plodded along quietly, his toenails clicking on the blacktop. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z She looked behind her and saw the squirrel sitting on the floor, sniffing his tail. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z MacDuff was at the far end of the lawn, sniffing at something in a pile of old logs, his back to the house, unaware of my presence. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z He sniffs, pulls his hand back, uncrosses his legs. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z The squirrels seemed fascinated, digging their curious faces right down into the broken glass to sniff. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Every question, every stray thought from miles around came wandering into my brain, sniffing about, scratching at my attention. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z From time to time, instinctively, he looked up and sniffed the wind, but his caution was half-hearted. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Riot sniffs her out for a second before running off. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z The Spirit Bear raised its head slightly and sniffed the air with a long curious breath, then it started forward. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z When they walked forward to sniff the girls, their coats rippled and shimmered. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Alec was working about twenty feet farther outside the camp, actually on his hands and knees and literally sniffing along like a dog. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She sniffed the air around her, as if it would give her the answer. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Gregor forced himself to take a deep sniff and then regretted it. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I catch it, give it a delicate sniff, and blow a kiss back in the general direction of the giver. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Her nose sinks into my hair, sniffing my head like Mi Shi used to do. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She sniffs, wiping with the back of her hand. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z And as he sniffed, he remembered the words that Flora had shouted at him in the Giant Do-Nut. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z The garbage around him shifted, and the rabbit heard the sniffing and panting of a dog. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z “Well, Mr. Genius, when you figure it out call me, but I can’t sit in your little doghouse and sniff books all summer long because then I’d know I had gone insane!” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z When we were face to face, she smiled, and MacDuff sniffed the hand I held out to him. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I’m developing a knack for this, I can sniff out hidden misery in others now with hardly any effort at all. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He sniffs close at her face, licks her once or twice, then sits down next to her, leaning into her side as she rocks. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The rabbits in front went fast and Hazel had little time to sniff about as he followed. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The only reason I was checking for him was because he could always sniff out stuff like raggedy shoes, or whatever, not that he would've tried me two days in a row. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I sniffed back the snot and blinked back the tears. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z They crouched on the grass, sniffing the water smells in the cooling, sunset air: and moved closer together, each hoping not to see in the others the nervousness he felt in himself. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z "Dragons," she said, lifting her head and sniffing. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Anyway, he hadn’t sniffed it, he had only whiffed it. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She held her head high, as if sniffing the wind, and the strength I had seen when she dealt with Tenorio at the bar filled her face. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniffed for air as my throat began to burn. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed again, then picked up one of the little eyases. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z ‘Very well!' said Pippin. ‘But don’t forget the sniffing!’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Constance sniffed the breeze as Matthias turned his ears to the nighttime woodland sounds. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He saw Julia pick up her glass and sniff at it with frank curiosity. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z He stretched up from his boy’s lap and sniffed at threads of scent leaking in through the window, which told him they were now traveling into woodlands. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I leaned down and gave the wailing Pudding a sniff. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Adam sniffed and said, “That’s a smell could raise me out of a concrete grave.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I sniffed the looseness back down in my nose then went out on the stoop. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z As we stood in line to board, Grover started looking around, sniffing the air like he smelled his favorite school cafeteria delicacy—enchiladas. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z While I opened the bottles and sniffed them, she’d try to run her long metal comb through my hair, cursing out of the corner of her mouth because it was so tangled. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Peach sobbed and sniffed, and I heard leaving noises, the kind of settling-down, murmuring noises that drift across people when they are all talking at once, softly, ending a conversation or starting the next one. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Bristle tipped her head to assess the sky and sniff the breeze, which carried the threat of thunderstorms from the south. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The horse sniffed and snorted, lingering by one of the windows. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z The vixen poked her pointed snout in to sniff him more closely and bristled again. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Chess sniffed, the foul smell of the alternate world filling his nostrils once again. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Farlen's hounds seemed as frustrated as their masters, sniffing forlornly at trees and rocks and snapping irritably at each other. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Then they began to pace back and forth at the foot of the rock, sniffing the air, for they could smell my tracks and knew that I was somewhere near. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z It sniffed at her again, and swiped at the ground with a clawed hand—striking deep enough to take out a chunk of stone. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z After they had sniffed at the cage, the lions began to roar. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z “Something has been stolen,” said Hanuman, sniffing the air. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Before they went back through, Will looked all around, sniffing the air, taking the measure of the world where Lyra was captive. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He padded around the chilly room, sniffing at things and smelling the odd smells, trying to understand where he was. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z The stranger sat down, shook his mane of dark gray hair out of his face, pulled a plate of sausages toward him, raised it to what was left of his nose, and sniffed it. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Erik pulled his shirt up to his nose and sniffed, too. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She bounded around, sniffing empty uniforms and hunting for bones. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He was one who rode before the khalasar to find the game and the good green grass, and sniff out foes wherever they might hide. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She kept pacing and sniffing, as if she was looking for something. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z The doctor picked up the empty glass and sniffed it. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z At that moment a large Bulldog, who had been sniffing and staring very hard, said: “Look. Isn’t there another of these queer creatures—over there, beside the river, under the trees?” The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z “Someone—the door—why doesn't the door-voice tell us—” Under the door-sill, a slow, probing sniff, an exhalation of electric steam. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z They moved slowly across the sunset grass, nibbling as they went: Clover was soon absorbed in feeding, but Holly stopped continually to sit up and sniff about him at the peaceful, empty down. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z On the contrary, something new—something loathsome and servile—had infected me, along with the kitchen odors that I could still sniff on my bra when I finally undressed at night. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Finn sniffed a sleeve, and there it was: Mom’s unique odor, a mix of vanilla and Spring Breeze laundry detergent, with maybe some cinnamon and grass stain lurking underneath. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She awkwardly wiped her face on her shoulder, sniffed back a runny nose, and stood up, her bee-stung hands stretched out in front of her. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She stopped to sniff the wilting flowers in a vase on the side table near the staircase, even though she knew their scent would be gone, before walking upstairs. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z When the cows wander far enough to sniff the odor of lion urine, they know a killer is nearby and run in the opposite direction—right toward the waiting lions. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z She sniffed and wiped her eyes with the edge of her sleeve. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Periphescence denotes the initial drugged and happy bedtime where you sniff your lover like a scented poppy for hours running. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Lettie leaned over and sniffed me before I could move away. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z By the time the two of them made it back to the Club House, they were, as my mother sniffed, “drunk as Cooter Brown.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “I wanted you to have a childhood,” Mami sniffs, wiping her tears. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z The smaller cub seemed slightly bolder and sniffed at Omakayas’s hand. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Byron let me sniff and wipe my hand across my eyes before he slid my head back onto the linoleum and stood up. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Since the pigs cannot find food or even find their way around without sniffing, this mutilation makes them completely dependent on their human owners. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z My body shook and I sniffed my snotty nose. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z I sniffed so quickly, I nearly choked on my tears. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z In the middle of the cobblestone courtyard, a dozen shaggy cow creatures were sniffing around the mossy base of an old stone well. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Kapu and the little wolves came cautiously up to the huge animal and sniffed. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He stared out at the courtyard where a stray dog sniffed around an overflowing trash can. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I know the stars and movements planetary.4 With one whiff, I can sniff out dysentery, And also, I am practicing the way To soothe my patients — and to make them pay. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z The lions and other ugallus gathered around us, sniffing and growling softly. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z They sniff the air on the steps to the Grand Gallery. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z “Jack will straighten your butt out,” she sniffed. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The great beast sniffed at the air a moment before circling a spot in the dirt and settling there. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He opened one eye and gave an appreciative sniff. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Once Dandelion struck the smell of a stoat and they all joined him, whispering and sniffing over the ground. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed the air as he walked out of her room. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He even sniffed at it, like a dog. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They sniff the air, their yellow eyes scanning the crowd as they look for their next meal. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “Give it here. A boy your age has better things to do than sniff hooch. I’d offer you breakfast, but seeing’s how all that’s left of it is an apple core...” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z All was so hushed and still that Jake paused for a moment to sniff the air and look around him. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Juanita sniffed and hiccuped as she tried in vain to stop herself from bawling. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z At the same time he sniffed, trying to get wind of the peanut butter at the end of the maze. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z She pulls the strands that she’s touching across her nose and sniffs at it herself. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Manchee’s sniffing away like mad, running from building to building, and I’m doing my best to calm my Noise but there don’t seem any chance of that. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z At first she rolled over and tried to sniff away the bug, or whatever it was. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z But in a little while he stopped suddenly and sniffed the air doubtfully, hissing as if he was troubled or displeased again. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I sniffed and tried to control my face. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She wags her stump and then stops, sniffing the air. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He and Hazel touched their noses together, sniffing and questioning silently. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought I heard some soft plashing and a sniffing noise, a while back; but you hear a lot of such queer sounds by a river at night.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Somebody sniffs and pulls a tissue from the box. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z One of them, bolder than the others, came close to sniff her. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He began to move along the wall, sniffing as he went. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z "Don't tell me,” Uncle Brian sniffed, "you got it MOT'ed at the very same place that sold you your mobile pagoda in the first place?” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z She sniffs hard and wipes her eyes on her sleeve. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z They heard the visitor sniff as though she didn’t either. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z “Your coat smells like—” He leans down and sniffs it, grimacing. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Ghost stalked beside Jon’s horse as the rangers and recruits formed up, then stopped and sniffed, his breath frosting in the air. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The two-headed dog sniffed the ribs and burgers that were frying on the grill. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z His nose, moist with curiosity, sniffed the wind-borne pattern of a hundred miles. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z The Bulldog, who had been sniffing Uncle Andrew all over, raised its head and said, “It’s an animal. Certainly an animal. And probably the same kind as those other ones.” The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z As alert as an eagle, he was sniffing the wind and wagging his tail as if reading some amusing wolf story. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Jess sniffed and looked back and forth between the picture and the note. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Mom sniffs and dabs her eyes with her napkin. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “Not to cut the pleasantries short,” Mary says, “but we shouldn’t spend much time here. We can’t keep people out for long before they come sniffing around.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z When she didn’t wash it enough, it got oily, and, sniffing her pillow, she would think, “Maybe this is what my dad smelled like.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “I don’t think it’s fair for some girls to have plenty of pretty things, and other girls nothing at all,” added little Amy, with an injured sniff. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yes,” she said, and sniffed and wiped the back of her hand across her nose and rubbed her eyes with both palms. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She sniffs and wipes her nose on her arm. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Everything was always damp, so we were trained to sniff out mould to keep that sickness at bay. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z And she snapped a little twig off the pine branch she flew with, and sniffed the sharp resin smell with greedy pleasure, before flying slowly down to join the sleepers on the grass. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He padded forward warily to sniff at the gap in the stones, and then retreated, as if he did not like what he'd smelled. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Have you been down?” asked Hazel, sniffing round. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He would stay next to it, sniffing it. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The poor animal, too weak to even bark, sniffed plaintively at his feet. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Sometimes Bran could sense the direwolf sniffing after the elk, wondering if he could bring the great beast down. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She sniffed the air, then turned to the oven. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed again, and rubbed his nose with his knuckle. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “I’ve never misplaced the thing. Not once in eleven years. But I guess with all the commotion this week I must’ve . . .” She sniffed the air. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He put his nose up in the air and sniffed, but he didn't smell cat. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z Queenie sniffs a bedroll that has replaced the infested horse blanket. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The two rabbits sniffed and stared, but could make nothing of it. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Samantha nosed it, sniffed, then settled down, leaving a wet streak across his knuckles. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He sniffed again and then put a paw up to the wall. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I snivel and sniff and give a weak nod. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Seth nodded, sniffing and rubbing his forearm across his nose. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Kay startled everybody by declaring with a sniff that he himself had always been a mean blackguard, and then went quickly out of the room blowing his nose. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She puts it to her nose and sniffs it like she does to all of her food. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z I walked bravely to the object and sniffed it. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z Ray stops at a tree, bare in the back from deer rub, and sniffs, and sniffs, and sniffs. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Mrs. O’Leary bounded up and down Fifth Avenue, licking cabs and sniffing hot dog carts. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I dropped him back and watched the old hogs sniff his bloody wounds. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniff, leaning forward to take a Kleenex from the box on the table. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The bear was making for a narrow wooden shed, raising his head to sniff this way and that, and when he reached the door he stopped and said: “In there.” The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The greyhound wriggles away from her and trots over to a hole in the flimsy wooden wall and sniffs at it. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I could hear By sniff a couple of times, then Dad started whistling that stupid song “Straighten Up and Fly Rigjit.” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniff my armpit to hide my face. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He cackles and sniffs, swabbing his face with his napkin. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Ripred lifted his nose in the air and took a deep sniff. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She woke up several times to sniff the roses and change the water. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z At first, the coyote seemed unsure, but it sniffed me weakly. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Even Dusty was quiet, folded at her feet, but he sniffed the air, watchful and alert. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z When I got to the elementary school’s all-purpose room to wait for the first morning bell, Julie took a big, exaggerated sniff from across the room and asked, “Did somebody bring in Chinese food?” Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He came to one of the fragments, sniffed it and tasted it. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z But it was like Mellie could just sniff out the fish. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Faro stayed with me for about ten minutes and then, after sniffing around inside the cave, he trotted off down the hill, back to the house. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z Where farmers depended on rains to water their fields, the onset of the rainy season meant that each morning the farmers gazed towards the horizon, sniffing the wind and straining their eyes. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Frodo sniffed the air and looked up doubtfully at the sky. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He sniffed, and I smiled as I waited by the window for JT to pull up. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I put the envelope against my nose and sniffed it. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I gave an appreciative sniff as I walked past the sentries and entered the world of Listening Rock. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She rubs her neck and looks at Manchee, sniffing round the edges of the weir, probably smelling the wood weavers who made it living underneath. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Beau scampered around, sniffing the strange city smells and going to the bathroom everywhere. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Despite night blindness, the Pole Star would follow, sniffing at them with its radar arrays. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Adam walked through the dark town, increasing his speed as though his loneliness sniffed along behind him. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He strained his neck forward to sniff at Alex’s outstretched hand. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Coach Hedge leaned toward the crab man and sniffed his glittery wet suit. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z All three of the dog’s noses sniffed madly in their direction, even though it couldn’t see them. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z I’m just another rock, she told the dassie as he suspiciously sniffed the air. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniff his shirt, then lift my head to take in the bare skin of his neck. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Looking towards us, the horse sniffed the wind, started walking, then quickly picked up his gait to a fast trot. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She huddled back in her nest, sniffing the jerky, but sighed and tossed it away. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Spies from both sides were sniffing around, trying to find out what the other side was up to. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed carefully and finally ventured to touch his tongue to it, fearing all the while that it might be poisoned food. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z He scrabbles back, then starts sniffing at some bushes like there ain’t nothing unusual going on in the world. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z But Meg looked straight up in her husband’s eyes, and said, “I will!” with such tender trust in her own face and voice that her mother’s heart rejoiced and Aunt March sniffed audibly. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z It was made of small five-petaled flowers, and he had just put his head in to sniff the perfume when he heard footsteps coming up the path. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z From the open doorway, with Frolic already outside sniffing the earth, they looked back to the large room that had been Kira’s home since she had been a young girl. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z After a while, he got tired of sniffing and laid down next to the sofa and went to sleep. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Its gray nose came close, sniffing loudly, and then the lips drew back and the strong teeth closed on Jody’s fingers. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z And then they were at the graveyard wall, and they went up it like squirrels up a tree, and they sniffed the air. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Her nose tingled horribly from the water in it, and when she sniffed it hurt. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He nosed over an empty bean can, sniffed in its opening, and rejected it. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z At least that’s the way it seems with Ray sniffing at it from all sides. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z A dog, an old beagle with an age-white face, wandered out of the auto-parts store and began to sniff at something on the sidewalk. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The wolf padded closer, sniffed at her fingers, then licked at the blood with a wet rough tongue. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z And every day, as he came near to it, he would lift his small pointed nose high in the air and sniff the wonderful sweet smell of melting chocolate. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z She sniffed all the spices for free before buying nutmeg and pepper. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He has been sniffing thinner for two weeks. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z So I finally said yes, and the three of us trudged down the path to the creek, with ferns tickling our legs and Wishbone sniffing at every little thing along the way. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Ishtar sniffed her coffee, grimaced, and poured it down the sink. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z They found him frozen by the forge, hardly daring to move as Ghost sniffed him up and down. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I’m doing that, and Mrs. Winstead walks past my desk and sniffs. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z She tossed a bone to one of the dogs sniffing about the hall. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “I bought you...some Yoo-hoos....” she said when she finally pulled away, sniffing. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z “Well, if you know, why bother to ask me?” said Mary Poppins sniffing. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z I sniff the dark interior, where a ripe mango awaits. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z “It certainly does,” the dog replied, sniffing around to see what their new quarters were like. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Matt sniffed warily at his own hand and grimaced. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then they went out for a sniff of air, and glimpse of the stars, and then they went to bed. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I hug the blanket to my chest and then sniff it a few more times before laying it at the foot of the bed where it belongs. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I circle through the living room again, sniffing the air, wondering at the strange odor that does not belong in this house. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She sniffed it, nodded, and held it out to show Stella before tucking it in her apron pocket. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He lifted the helm to his nose and sniffed the mantling. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I uncork the vial and take a deep sniff. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He gazed at him for another instant and then sniffed the southeast wind before he crossed the stream and disappeared into the trees, his outline lingering like yellow smoke, then suddenly gone. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Her metal greyhounds sniffed around the garden, snapping at bees in the honeysuckle. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I let him out and he staggered to the hill of broken bottles, sniffed at them, and took another way. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Ray sniffs at the huge tire tracks left behind by the heavy machines that dug and pulled away the fallen trees. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z She kept sniffing the roses as she walked back to the kitchen. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z I sniffed back the mucus in my nose, like I was clearing my palate, and put the sweatshirt up to my face. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Uncle Vernon laid aside his paper with a deep sniff of disapproval and looked down at his own grapefruit quarter. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z It sniffed again, then butted the bucket with its nose, tipping it over. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Jamie let her sniff some, then he quietly asked, “What do we do now? Go home?” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The animals sniffed the air hungrily and wondered whether a warm mash was being prepared for their supper. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z A little girl in the row behind me begins to cry, and soon I can hear muffled sniffs all around me. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z She smiles, the rouge-stick now coating more of her teeth, and leans forward to sniff me. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I was only little when Dad died, but I remember how I used to open the drawer where he kept his ties, before Gran cleared them out, and take a big sniff. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z I saw the shadowy form of Old Dan sniffing around the tree where the lion had been treed. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z All the stories said the mate could sniff out lies like a bloodhound. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Maria Isabel begs him not to go up the hill where he sniffs glue. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Bones sniffed the wind wildly and plunked into a frozen desk. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He would not eat any of their food, but he drank a little water and then crawled about under the bushes, sniffing and muttering. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She had a large pleasant nose that sniffed the air at irregular intervals like a heifer catching the scent of blood in the stockyard. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The Celestial bronze shields along the rail were enchanted to ward off monsters, and their onboard satyr, Coach Hedge, would have sniffed out any intruders. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I sniffed and flashed Beau the smile he deserved. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Wolves howled in the wood, sniffing through the snowdrifts after dead things. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She kept looking at me all pitiful, whining and sniffing at the crate. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z So, with Fang scampering around them, sniffing tree roots and leaves, they entered the forest. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He sniffed the thin lines of smoke curling up from under the edges of each of them. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He tucks his head in the crook of my neck and sniffs, and my heart beats in triple time. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Sleepily, he stretched his neck and sniffed at the wall outside. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The drowsing creature in Harry’s chest suddenly raised its head, sniffing the air hopefully. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Milo inquired with keen interest, his rust-colored eyebrows arching avidly and his nostrils sniffing. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Slowly he moved around the fire, pretending to sniff about like a mouse. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I sniffed the pot of Baghdad sauce from a wary distance, and despite it being almost empty, that alone was enough to make my eyes water. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “You can be a big help to me on this trip. How about coming along? You can sniff down food for the two of us—and maybe a criminal or two.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “Waste of money,” her mother sniffed, when Mia brought home yet another envelope of blurred and grainy photos. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z One sniff and I knew it had contained some of John Eye Blevins’s moonshine. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Taking a deep sniff, Fadi entered, strolling past the tables placed in a circle in the center of the room. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z He hands me the Red Bull, and I sniff at it, trying to figure out whether it's laced with something. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Its white whiskers twitched as it sniffed the air between us. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Radar stood stock still, nose twitching as he sniffed the air. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z The dog sniffed for a moment, whined, sidled toward him and allowed him to stroke her head and ears and licked his palm and lay down. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The instant he stepped down into the parking lot, though, he started working his nose and sniffing at the breeze. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Gwin was still in his backpack, and Basta’s dogs kept raising their noses and sniffing, as if they had picked up the sharp scent of the marten. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He smiled and sniffed through his huge red nostrils. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Sam walked beside him, saying nothing, but sniffing the air, and looking every now and again with wonder in his eyes at the great heights in the East. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “Who does he think,” he demanded, sniffing, spasmodically and wiping his nose with the back of his sturdy wrist, “he is, a cop or something?” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I think he might be sniffing back a couple of tears himself. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z He’s a very good listener—unless there’s an interesting garbage bag to sniff. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z “Ain’t nobody innocent,” Matthew says bitterly, sniffing away his last bits of weepy snot and hefting up his machete again. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z After a time Strawberry stopped digging and began moving about between the roots, sniffing, biting and scuffling in the soil with his front paws. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z After a hundred yards or so he turned back, sniffed the plate again, and lay down not far from the tent. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z We were all sniffing at him, absolutely horror-stricken; but one of the Owslafa said, ‘You needn’t make such a fuss. He’s lucky to be alive.’ Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She sniffed, amazed at how swiftly congestion could appear. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z It’s funny how his fans can sniff each other out. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The train would go by, and we’d wake up and just start sniffing that popcorn like a rat smells cheese. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I think he’s been hanging out at the Roths’ house lately, sniffing around their new cat, Twinkles. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z When this shaggy-haired man sees that we have food, he straightens up and sniffs hard as if it’s for him. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z “I didn’t mean to scare Mama,” I sniffed. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Lizzie thought he looked like a dog trying to sniff out something but not quite getting hold of the scent. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Ghost sniffed at his carved stone likeness and tried a lick. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Manchee sniffs the ground like a maniac, crossing the road, recrossing it, going to the bridge and back to where we stand. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I hear him sniff like he’s fending off tears, and I have to turn away. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The instructors passed around spent cartridges that smelled slightly of citrus; one had enough residue left inside that my nose started to run after I sniffed it and the skin on my forehead burned slightly. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But even if I tried, they’d sniff it off me, because it’s so tight in our bedroom that there isn’t enough space for hidden crushes, unspoken names of boyfriends, and secret dates. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z She got up from her seat and walked all around Bod, nostrils flared, as if she were sniffing him. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z He held out the flask, and one sniff was all I needed to tell me, yes, it was our fabled shock-and-awe sauce. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Together they started sniffing around in the underbrush. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Knot examined him, his doglike muzzle sniffing the air with questions. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He meandered up to the sukkah and sniffed at the living leaves. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She holds out a hand for the dog to sniff. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll go talk to him,” Donna says, sniffing back her tears. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I sniffed, opened my eyes, and wiped my face on my sleeve. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z His face is scrunched up, like he’s sniffing something offensive. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Doctor Quinn lingered a minute, as if she could sniff out some clue in the still room. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Neville, the boy who kept losing his toad, sniffed once or twice. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Below them, the army began to march south again, but the giant Polybotes stood to one side, frowning and sniffing the air. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The prison children would press their faces against the metal gate and sniff the sweet scent of mangosteens and rambutans, the acid aroma of the pomelos and green oranges. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Oliver takes the box back and sniffs it and tries to hear something by pressing his ear to the top. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Faro came up and sniffed the first few shovelfuls of earth I turned over. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z It seemed to be sniffing the ground and the trees like it was hunting for something. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z The baboons drifted past below, and sniffed as closely as they dared to the fire. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Smell like cinnamon in here,” he said, sniffing. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Stopping before the narrow garage, he sniffed the fumes from Paradise with great sensory pleasure, the protruding hairs in his nostrils analyzing, cataloguing, categorizing, and classifying the distinct odors of hot dog, mustard, and lubricant. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She lifts the bundle to her nose and takes a tentative sniff. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I play with my fuzzies, scratch and sniff my stickers, and think about how nice it is that my brother is dead. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Because when my mom walks in the door, she sniffs the air expectantly. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z I was the only one who noticed her prying open the shell, sniffing the crab’s body and then getting up to go to the kitchen, plate in hand. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She started sniffing around, and I was afraid she might mark her territory, but Nico said, “It’s okay. She just smells the way home.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z She sniffed a ladylike sniff and quickly stuck her handkerchief into a pocket. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z They gathered around the step, sniffing and scratching. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes and sniffed and sniffed, taking in as much air as I could. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z They sniffed the water and backed off and looked at each other, but at last began to drink. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z The rat turns away from us and sniffs again. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She sniffed too, but for her the pages were blank. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Ignatius did not answer; he was sniffing loudly and making faces. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Undiluted bubotuber pus!” said Ron, picking up the envelope gingerly and sniffing it. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She sniffed and bristled in distrust at the human scent on him. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I sniff again and wipe my eyes on my arm. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z Running the blade of her finger beneath her eyes to remove the last of her tears, she sniffed a few times and raised her chin. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He sniffed suspiciously, trying to smelL But his palate was gone, both for smell and taste, and he had a headache. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The rest of the dogs were close behind, the hounds sniffing and barking, a pair of monstrous mastiffs bringing up the rear. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z If he even sniffs a discussion about something emotional or feminine, he hightails it out of there. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “My dear girl,” answered the bard, with some indignation, “if I were able to run on four legs and sniff my dinner a mile away, I doubt I’d have any difficulties either.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Turner lifted his face to the sea breeze and sniffed. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Ray sniffs around too, especially over in the living room where all the furniture is missing and there are new floorboards. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Even when he wasn’t talking, he made a lot of noise, clearing his throat and sniffing and tapping his fingers. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Then he sniffed her head and wings with his big, wet nose. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z My father took a bite, took a sip of diet soda, blinked, sniffed, poured salt on his steak. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z Half awake, he sniffed to draw in the comforting scent of his boy. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z With each sniff he took, he felt himself growing stronger, braver. 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 women sniffed the bottles and knew that there were other ingredients at work in that liquor. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z They shuffled around with their heads down, bumping into mortals and sniffing the pavement. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Javier sniffs, then squeaks back, “When we wake up—” and in an instant, he goes limp and stops breathing. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Hazel sat up, sniffing, and put his forepaws on it. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Two hundred miles away, the man Jack woke from his sleep, and sniffed the air. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z He couldn’t judge silkworm cocoons by feeling or sniffing them as his sister could. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z And she always regained her sight in time to scold the two dogs for sniffing in her room, digging in the garden outside her window, or wetting on a table leg. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She raced over to Caleb, who sniffed and licked all over her and sang his sad dog song. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z There’s no reply He’s far too busy carrying out his casual, investigative style of sniffing. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Salvadorans with MS tattooed on their foreheads, the sign of the Mara Salvatrucha, hang out like dogs at the San Jose church, sniffing out robbery prospects. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z But when she sniffed it, the wine inside didn’t have any unusual smell. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z They put their snouts on the horn, sniffing and tasting the metal, scraping paws over the surface and then making highpitched yipping sounds to one another. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z She lets go, sniffs, and walks back to her table like nothing happened. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He took a tentative sniff, as if it might be noxious smelling salts. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “Music for savages,” she sniffed, which perplexed me. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z At his heels, the dog Tony was sniffing the same way. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z Stucky says his dog, Bumper, can sniff out spies just as well as raccoons, but after sniffing around the woods, both dogs came back with nothing but a shank bone to show for their effort. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I go to Mass and the Confraternity in that shirt and people sniff the air and move away. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Then his head would come up and his great nose would begin to sniff the air and he would cry aloud, ‘By God! This is too much! This is going too far! This is intolerable!’ Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z He can smell the deer’s blood, too; I know by the way he sniffs my shoes. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Pasiphaë looked back at the giant and sniffed with disdain. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He had been in the cave a thousand times before when we played there, and now he ran around it sniffing everything, looking for David. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z I saw her when she passed me going up the bank, sniffing and searching for the trail. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed, and then lay down and put his head between his paws. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, when I have survived the worst, opening my eyes underwater, sniffing water into my sinuses and snorting it out, and even gargling repeatedly to wash out my throat, I’m functional enough to help Finnick. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Unnerved, I stand up, rip the jerky in half and toss a piece to both dogs—but they just sniff at it. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z A small mongrel mutt, black and brown, races up to me, panting and sniffing. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Cursing whatever friend, relative or stranger had sniffed out my homecoming, I padded barefoot downstairs. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z A fox passing through the wood on business of his own stopped several minutes and sniffed. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Uncle Al pauses, clasping his hand to his heart and sniffing piteously. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Mama Oji held the soap with both hands and raised it to her nose and sniffed it. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Rishi was dipping his head in what he hoped was a surreptitious way to sniff at his armpit when Dimple grabbed his arm and said, “Look!” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Three hounds leaped out, sniffing and wagging their tails. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z He ran his fingers around the base of the rocket, studied carefully the soldered washer, sniffed speculatively at the cured black-powder mix. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Emma was standing sleepily in her own doorway, sniffing the air. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He lowered his head and sniffed the castle floor. 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 sniffed Ernie’s potion and passed on to Ron’s with a grimace. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I felt his breath, his sniffing nose, on my hand. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z When trying perfumes, people sometimes lose their sense of smell after sniffing too many. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Manchee follows along on the road, doing his business and sniffing every flower. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “Hmm? What time is—?” He sniffed and rubbed his head, coming slightly more awake. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed, and swore he caught the scent of her hair. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z He listened and sniffed, which seemed, as they had noticed before, his usual method of discovering the time of night. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Tilly sniffed the pile of sawdust, and Dad shooed her away with the broom. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Ghost burst through the waterfall in an angry rush, shook droplets from his fur, sniffed at the darkness suspiciously, then lifted a leg against one rocky wall. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Milo sniffed in consternation twice, like a shaggy brown hare. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He sniffed, he licked his lips, he pinched a drop of water from the end of his nose, he smiled. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z If they were too close to the tree, close enough to sniff it, they could only look up at the base of the nest. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He sniffs several times which means at least three times and actually he sniffs five times before I say, What’s wrong with it? Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Summer stalked out in the echoing gloom, then stopped, lifted his head, and sniffed the chill dead air. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z But that crown wasn’t anything to sniff at—twisting spines of diamonds that looked like branches glowing with new frost. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Wary, he stalked about her in a circle, sniffing. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I could see them now and then, leaping over old logs, tearing through the underbrash, sniffing and searching for the lost trad. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The mouse rose up on its hind legs, sniffing, then ran to the wall, disappearing into a nearly invisible hole in the mortar between the stones. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Riccio just sniffed and pressed the back of his hand against his nose. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “He’s a lucky man, your husband,” I sniff. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “Who stinks?” she asked, sniffing first Nat and then Sam on either side of her. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He walked through the yard, slipping on a loose piece of bark, picking himself up and stomping on the treacherous thing, then sniffing the ring of ashy stones where the man’s teakettle had heated. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He taps his snout with one claw before rising up on his haunches to sniff the air. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She watched Pet out of the corner of her eye, the way it was skulking around Hibiscus, only a few yards out, sniffing, watching, gauging its prey. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Finally, I sniffed and shivered and slid Beau off of me. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The drooling, long-eared beast sniffed me and then yelped and clawed his way inside through the driver’s side window. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “Foolishness,” Xan sniffed, though she lowered herself gratefully into the chair that a young woman placed right next to the herb garden for her. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z She lets me sniff it when she unscrews the cap. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z When he stood below the dais, she looked him up and down, and sniffed. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I unwrap the paper and sniff the oozing roll. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The Lush ladies let us sample and sniff as long as we want. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Instead, I brought the butter to my nose, as if I were sniffing it. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Harry, Ron, and Hermione sniffed interestedly as they passed large, bubbling cauldrons. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z When he was sniffing glue in Honduras, he often said things he didn’t really mean. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z “I really could read better once,” he said, sniffing. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I sniff the bare skin of his neck—a mix of soap, sweat, and hot dog. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Asclepius picked up the flower and sniffed it. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Skeletons dogs sniffed lampposts, and skeleton horses galloped with Death riding on their backs. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Barbarossa nodded and sniffed delicately into Esther's handkerchief. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Then I heard him sniff and blow his nose. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z She sniffed a couple of times then said, “Hi, Grandma Sands, it’s a real pleasure to meet you.” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z When Moneywort had gone, Bigwig sat in the mouth of the hole and sniffed the heavy air. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Confusing and deceiving, so that the real smells, the smells that mattered, couldn’t be found, however often the cubs put up their heads and reached for them, sniffing in the foul darkness. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z She sniffed knowingly, nose raised into the wind. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z In his excitement, the dog sniffed our clothes and licked our faces so frantically you’d think the frenzied creature had three heads. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She approached the corpse with caution and tentatively sniffed the ground around him. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Chamberlain sniffed and hoped, but he had none. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked down at her flowers but didn’t sniff them again. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Jasper had stopped barking, and was now sniffing at Ben’s heels. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The dogs sniffed the air, looking for their owners. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Faro came out eventually, braver now, and sniffed at the opening of the tent. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z I let him, praying he has no K-9 dog cousins who have taught him to sniff out people running from the law. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She sniffed our bunks for the new smell. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Then he rose on his haunches to sniff for Runt and Bristle. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He picked one and held it up and sniffed it. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z And Boxer put out his nose to sniff at the bank-notes, and the flimsy white things stirred and rustled in his breath. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z He held her aloft with his beefy arms and sniffed. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z She’s sniffed every rose, every carnation, and has analyzed every exotic bloom. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Tock sniffed suspiciously at the wind and the Humbug gingerly stabbed his cane in the air, but there was nothing at all to see. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z I took in air in little sniffs as I walked past her, and as I walked all the way back across the quad to class. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed around, wrinkling his facile nose at the unfamiliar smell, then reached out a long curved black paw and tapped the white head. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Man, you have no idea. Meet me at the bookstore tomorrow at five-thirty? We can sniff books together.” I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He walked slowly to his food trough and sniffed to see if anything had been overlooked at lunch. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Rufus sniffs my diaper and, with perfect comic timing, sits on me. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The morning air, spilling over with radioactive motes, gray and sun-beclouding, belched about him, haunting his nose; he sniffed involuntarily the taint of death. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Growling, he sniffed around the base of the tree, lifted a leg and marked it with a stream of urine. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The first movement was Faro, coming hesitantly around the corner of the house, sniffing as he came. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z I sniffed the top of her head, which was sweet from coconut oil and tangled from no combing. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z She sniffed the goblet again, and dunked her finger. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “I love to sniff the insides of books,” I said in a whisper. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Mama and I stared at the picture until the grandfather clock in the hallway bonged and we both sniffed. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed piteously, wiping an imaginary tear from his cheek. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Bo had unwrapped the cough drop and was sniffing it suspiciously. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Dogs slid out from under the tables, sniffing. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She opens the cap of one of the little bottles on the bathroom counter and sniffs. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He pats my back loudly and expels me with a shove and a sniff. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He lifted a lock of my hair and sniffed at it delicately. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Instead it sniffed my shirt, leaving a long, wet stain. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She did not mean the play, she meant something in the weather because I saw her raise her head slightly as if to sniff the scent of the wind outside. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniffed a great sniff, and Mama said, “Do you want to tell me what happened between you and Declaration?” Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Gollum often paused, sniffing the air, and then he would mutter to himself and urge them to greater speed. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The big woman wiped her face with her apron and sniffed. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z The dog came up very cautiously and stood at the edge of the front yard, watching and sniffing. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z It sniffed the air and scratched the kitchen door. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z He sniffs at his mustache, as if to erase an itch. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The wolf did not move, only blinked and sniffed the air. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z But sometimes they cut their hair into such wild patterns that attempting to imitate them, Wood sniffed, "would torture the wits of a curious barber." 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z She stood with the steam coming out of the tin cup in her hand, sniffing at it as if she was a little bit suspicious. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z His head on its long neck was ever turning this way and that, while he sniffed and muttered all the time to himself. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z At the park, Robin Hood races from tree to tree, his gray mustache quivering as he sniffs. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “Technically, I don’t even live here,” Bob says with a sniff. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z She sniffed as if to clear away a memory of the late Mr. Trotter. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z I used the distraction to wipe at my eyes and sniff a bit. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z For a long time after Judith blew out the candle Kit lay rigid, fearful that a single sniff might give her away. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z They were sniffing Dustfinger’s hands and nuzzling him in the ribs, wagging their tails. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z One agent, he claimed, had sniffed the air and cried, “Don’t you smell that human flesh burning?” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z We both took a sniff of it, and I swear we both thought we were going to die of a heart attack. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z He barks and sniffs at all the shoes. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z He made no comment, but occasionally gave the potions a stir or a sniff. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “I suppose so,” she said, sniffing the flower, which smelled of rain. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Theon picked one up and sniffed at the dregs of wine in the bottom. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z A mangy stray dog creeps toward us and begins sniffing me. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He comes back inside and sniffs as he kicks off his shoes and leans back in his chair and unfolds a three-day-old newspaper. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I sniffed the plastic shells and immediately Pondicherry came to life in my mind, a marvellous relief from the disappointment of calling for help and not being heard. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He began sniffing around for jobs and other apartments. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Shelly was sharp when it came to sniffing out fibs, so I just came out and asked her: “Did you ever hear about anything crooked going on with that boat?” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z The big male who had sniffed at her cook-fire that first afternoon approached and bared his frightening teeth. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He sticks the rolled dollar bill into one nostril and runs it over the line, sniffing deeply. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Once he almost throws himself off the hill where he and his friend sniff glue. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z The dog ran in circles around the girl, sniffing the weeds, the bushes, the trees. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z She lifted her face to the wind and sniffed deeply. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z After a sniff or two, I heard the wet mashing sound of a mouth at work. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The puppy wandered to a corner of the room, sniffed, made a circle of himself, collapsed, and fell asleep. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z A brown-and black hound nosed his way around their feet, sniffing for fallen scraps. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z When I came to them they were out on an old drift, sniffing around. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Next I walked over to a drop-leaf table and sniffed a beeswax candle that smelled precisely like the furniture wax. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The officers were like sharks, sniffing for blood. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When I receive no attention, I proceed to sniff and cry. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Her hands felt warm on my back, and every time I paused to sniff and gasp for a little air, I heard her breathing. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Friendlich turns away from Uncle Bill and sniffs around my bed. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Dumbledore gave a great sniff as he took a golden watch from his pocket and examined it. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z The cassor sniffs it, bites it, and gobbles it down, its neck rippling in long waves as it swallows. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z From inside the hood came a noise as of someone sniffing to catch an elusive scent; the head turned from side to side of the road. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The old woman crossed her arms and sniffed. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The newly beaten and untied Wilfred was sniffing noisily in the background. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I’m not sniffing glue, people, and for that— Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z While Beau ran around in the shadows of the trees, sniffing and going to the bathroom, I fished the pills out of my coat pocket. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Sheriff Dean uncorked one jug and gave it a sniff. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Harry sniffed and a foul stench reached his nostrils, a mixture of old socks and the kind of public toilet no one seems to clean. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Ray sniffs at the tree too, like he wants to know its secrets. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The women sniff again but now it’s because Mam is crying. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Nina had gotten very good at sniffing out those stories. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z We are quite uppish and sniff at the tinned stuff in the supply dump, we want fresh vegetables. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He remembered how once, long ago, sniffing over a farm rubbish heap with Fiver, he had come upon a similar object—large, smooth and flat. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “I thought you said you had a condo downtown, but this dump was the address in the school directory,” sniffed Arielle. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Grandpop put his face close to the frying pan and sniffed. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z A tall kid with blond hair and a square jaw sniffed at him, his face devoid of expression. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Ziggy sniffs it a whole lot, paws at the ground a bit, and turns around in a few circles. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z I sniff, approach, strut a bit, but the others don’t welcome me. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z We walked in a small circle, sniffing at the air like dogs. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z All the noses of all the witches in that room went up in the air, and all the nostrils began to suck and sniff. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z It put its long snout in Harry’s ear and sniffed enthusiastically. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I held out my hand for him to sniff and he let me pet him. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z “You smell like a wet dog!” said Tater, sniffing the air. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z She brings it to her nose, sniffs the rich, dark leather. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z They pawed at Maxim, their long, silken ears strained back with affection, their noses questing his hands, and then they left him and came to me, sniffing at my heels, rather uncertain, rather suspicious. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Milo had a long, thin nose with sniffing, damp nostrils heading sharply off to the right, always pointing away from where the rest of him was looking. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I dropped my nose down to sniff at his fur. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z With a sniff, she crumpled the paper and tossed it aside. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Celaena rolled her neck and lifted one of the goblets to her nose, sniffing. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Chico sniffed it, and when Jenny raised her hand, he went up on his hind legs and started doing a bunny hop. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z As the minutes ticked by, he could hear guard dogs sniffing at the car. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I pull my towel tighter, and even though I’ve showered, I lift an arm and sniff. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He sniffed again but could not make it out; there was a cat odor in the rug, he realized, past which it was impossible to discern anything. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Hanako would sniff it in camp sometimes, and it smelled like another world, the world she knew Mama had lived in while she was dating Papa—Hanako had seen pictures of her all dressed up. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Let’s see, he had sniffed that flask on the Friday before he went hunting. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought she was just going to sniff at me again, but she almost smiled. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z It makes us sniff in idiosyncratic, recognizable family ways. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The Hound was on its way, followed by hovering helicopter cameras, silently, silently, sniffing the great night wind. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Anyhow, there she stood, staring straight at me, sniffing and snorting and stomping her forefeet against the ground. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z “Every time that little guy dies,” he sniffed, “I want to bawl like a baby.” Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed its new-cut leaves delicately and then, after turning this way and that to get range and trajectory, he fired. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Dogs patrol the grass around the property, sniffing the ground. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Cole lay motionless as the skittish mouse ventured across his forearm and sniffed at his wrist, then inched onto his upturned palm. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Then I sniffed the air to see if I could see what the air in the garden smelled like. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z My mom places our camp-issued lunches on the compact table, sniffs the air, and rubs her nose. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Riot hops up onto the table and sniffs out our finished project. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He looked pleased when he sniffed the powder, and she wondered if he could tell that it was a feminine scent. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Ghost was the only protection Jon needed; the direwolf could sniff out foes, even those who hid their enmity behind smiles. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I sniff the flowers and shake my head. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Mama Ya-Ya is outside using her senses: sniffing for sea salt, feeling hot wind, listening for the roar of water. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z "Never was there a dogma more calculated to foster indolence, and to blunt the keen edge of curiosity," sniffed Lyell. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z I sniff Mrs. Sheldon’s pretty card with all the rainbow smells one more time and pat it down next to the fuzzies. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She found her smallclothes in a pile, sniffed at them to make sure they were fresh enough to wear, donned them in her darkness. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He sniffed, and Kaltain would have felt immensely nervous were it not for the drug curling around her mind. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z A pair of trousers walked by, followed by a dog, which stopped to sniff a tree. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z They rode for miles, going slow and careful, dismounting to lead the horses over treacherous ground, letting the good-for- bear-bait hounds sniff at every bush. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z After sniffing one last time, he pauses a moment and reflects on what he’d like to do next. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z If that failed, she’d just sniff and say, “Trust me, you wouldn’t recognize the brand.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z How deep did I breathe when I sniffed that flask? The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, sorry about that,” said Shelly as the other otters sniffed the robot’s legs. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Meggie thought she could hear the dogs sniffing and wished she could dissolve into thin air, odorless and invisible air. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Once he sniffed that old sheriff and his brother and Vonetta’s scent from the nightie, there was no quieting him down. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z She sniffed his legs like he was the most interesting thing since rib-eye steaks. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Miss Hilly sniff at me and say, “It’s not worth my time.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Sunk in their pneumatic stalls, Lenina and the Savage sniffed and listened. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He knelt and gave the nighties to his dog to sniff. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z When he unintentionally sniffed up some of the mist, he had the strangest desire to tie a knot. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z The action, sniffed the conservative Morning Herald, betrayed “an unbecoming and uncooperative spirit.” The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z You raised the orange to your nose, took a long sniff, and then gave it to me. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z All I can do to respond is sniff. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Dismay sniffed at Great-great-aunt Florentine, then came back to stand with me. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed it, licked it and rubbed it with his velvet head. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I gave a big sniff and a big gulp. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z Gollum sniffed at the leaf and his face changed: a spasm of disgust came over it, and a hint of his old malice. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I said, letting the dog sniff my hand. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z They could sniff out a phony a mile away. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z She sniffed Pax’s nose and then his flank. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Of course nothing comes out, but then he sniffs the spout. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I sniffed the letter again before putting it in the drawer with the others, then lay down on my bed and wrapped my comforter around me. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Wishbone like to went crazy sniffing around for mice and chipmunks or whatever else might’ve been in that garage chewing on bags of bird seed or nesting in a busted radiator. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “Good grief, shouldn’t think a blaggard like you ever had a mother,” Basil sniffed disdainfully. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I sniffed, and Sahil reached into his center console to hand me a tissue. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Pax sniffed the tree and the base of the wall thoroughly, but he could find no trace of his boy now. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He sniffed, then closed his eyes for a moment. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I saw her holding it to her nose and sniffing it, as if it was edible. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Pax got to his paws to sniff more deeply. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The Sicilian sniffed his own glass; then he reached across the kerchief for the goblet of the man in black and sniffed that. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z She likes to sniff out joy and squash it like a house spider. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She sniffed, stood tall, then turned and told her mom she was okay. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He sniffed the air and said, “That’s not all. Somewhere, there’s a firestorm. We need to get into the mountains before it spreads.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z “My mama made this bread,” he said, first sniffing it, then holding it close to his body. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He jumped over the ashes and stood at the mouth of the cave, sniffing the air. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z The solitary gray animal loped along the shore, stopping every dozen strides to look around and sniff among the rocks. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He sniffed at the wide, floppy sleeve of his tunic, where it was his custom to keep a sachet. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Kapu sniffed the meat, gulped, licked his jaws, and whined for more. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Blackberry sniffed his way round to the wire door and sat up, nosing over the frame, the hasp and the staple. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Mole slid out of the culvert and sniffed his way along a small mammal trail. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He continued to listen, sniffing the close air, while the five rabbits dropped one by one into the burrow. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z T. Ray sniffed hard and looked at the ceiling. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Fifi sniffs it, grabs it, then runs into the other room. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Sure, he was sniffing around Lena—everybody knew that. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Her trunk hovers over its top, sniffing and trying to squirm its way around his arms into the clear liquid. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He sniffed its yellow contents, took a sip, and went back to looking out of the window. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z They run over and under one another and sleep in heaps, and sniff one another with their quivering noses. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Strong had promoted himself as a tracker, but the only creature he sniffed out reliably was whiskey. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He sniffed it, closed his eyes as in puzzlement, then drank; his cheeks filled out like small bellows; he was rinsing his mouth. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he heard faintly a sound like sniffing; and something seemed to be scrabbling on the bark of the tree-trunk. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Bengalis send out their vowels and consonants like survey drones—to test the identities of their listeners, to sniff out their sympathies, to confirm their allegiances. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z On Saturday, June 10, the Tribune sniffed, “Her Highness...has a way of discarding programs and following independently the bent of her inclination.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z She sniffed, wiped a tear away, and then took it. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z She perched on a sun-dried rock and sniffed the air. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Her handmaids wolfed theirs down giggling and grinning, though the men of her khas sniffed at the grilled meat suspiciously. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Bigwig listened and sniffed for a few moments. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He said to himself, Given that this was a piece of mystery meat sniffed out of a monkey carcass, I should have been a little more careful. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It might be a good thing to be quiet and let Charles sniff and circle until he came out with it. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She wiped her nose on her sleeve and sniffed. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He lifted the corner of the rag that covered my bucket and sniffed. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He has descended into depression and a life of glue sniffing. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Mig sniffed and wiped at her eyes and then bent to look at the pile of chains and locks on the floor. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z “It’s cute,” Bob said, as the kitten sniffed his ear. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I leaned down to surreptitiously sniff my armpit. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I sniffed them before I put them on. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z I supposed she must have been sniffing around, wanting to get a whiff of my science project for next year. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He sniffed to test his sense of smell. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z She sniffed the beans, and again an expression of pleasure and suspicion entered her eyes. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He runs around sniffing the corners and crannies of the root cellar. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z He appropriated both, after a moment of sniffing the muzzle of the pistol. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z I cringed when it sniffed at my shoes, then Zaman’s, and scurried through the open door. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He held it for her to sniff the woodsy pine scent. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She picked up the pomade and sniffed it. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “But that’s not natural,” he said, sniffing the strange, strong smells of tar and oil. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She sniffed into the ’kerchief she was holding and said, “Elijah, read what them words is to me one more time.” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z His sense of smell returned, and whenever he woke from a fitful doze, he sniffed for Bristle and Runt to reassure himself that they were still alive. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He sniffed a few times, trying to clear up his sinuses. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He would sniff it, or try to get near it to check it out. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z He looked closely at the owl for a moment; then, to Harry’s and Hermione’s great surprise, he held him out for Crookshanks to sniff. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Once she knew he was in trouble sniffing glue, he asks her, how could she stay away? Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Marshall sniffed thoughtfully as April got him into his crown and robe and tried to make his baby-round eyes look long and mysterious with the eyebrow pencil. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yes, that describes well the rats’ land,” said Luxa with a sniff. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “I smell a thief!” he shouts, casting around him, knocking over a tankard of dark brown beer, his warty nose sniffing the air. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z As they passed underneath me, one of the biggest pigs stopped and sniffed the air in all directions. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Old Dan sniffed one time, and then turned his head away. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z After sniffing left and right, he found the fish and began eating it. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Then whatever it is goes away and I'm thinking it was probably a cat, or maybe a dog sniffing around. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z Felt his sniffing breath again, his warm tongue. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z And a goat came near and sniffed at him and stared with its cold yellow eyes. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z “Even if she is changing all the names a the help and the white ladies,” she sniff. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She gave it a good sniff, then dropped the book and staggered against my dresser. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I climbed up the bank after them, and Ajax met me at the top, sniffing at me for his turtle. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He sniffed and shook his head, then awoke. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “He don’t care if they lock me up,” Mrs. Reilly sniffed. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “He’s always sniffing around to see that nobody wastes time. A most unpleasant character.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Running here and there along the bank, she kept sniffing and whining. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z When Uncle and Auntie finally emerged from the tent, Uncle sniffed the air and frowned. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Dogs sniffed them, cats crept past them stalking the fat pigeons; women, laden with heavy shopping bags, shuffled across the wet pavement; But still Scipio didn't appear. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Nurse Duckett protested with hurt feelings, and began sniffing back tears. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I know, that’s a weird thing to look—well, sniff—for, but I still remember the odor that would come from her room when she first got sick. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He lifted the lid from the dixie again and sniffed. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Farlen and Wex waded across with the hounds and came back shaking their heads while the animals ranged up and down the far bank, sniffing. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “I don’t care if you believe me or not,” he sniffed. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z It dashed after him, but almost at once seemed to lose interest and returned to its nosing and sniffing over the ground. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Dismay rubbed his shaggy side against us and sniffed at us. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Needles blew into his palm and sniffed, then pulled a pack of gum out of his pocket and popped a piece in his mouth. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Then she tapped the waiter’s arm, wiped the length of her chopsticks with her finger, and sniffed: “This greasy thing, do you expect me to eat with it?” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z After a few weeks of sniffing around and assessing the northern half, Blake decided that Cora’s spread would be a nice place to tie up his dog. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Peach sniffed twice and cried a short hiccupping cry. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Tock as usual led the way, sniffing ahead for danger, and Milo, his bag of precious possessions slung over one shoulder, followed silently and resolutely behind. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z The sow bear squinted and growled and sniffed for his scent on the wind. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Have you forgotten? I’m a wild beast, Ivan,” he says, sniffing the floor for crumbs. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z She sniffs, not too much, just like she’s fighting back tears. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The pink woman gave an angry sniff and let the maester answer. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Prison stew,” he’d sniff, coming back a few minutes later to help himself before the masses devoured it. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I was afraid he was going to bark, but he did not, he just sniffed at my knee, wagged his tail, and watched. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z “He’s always leaving her, only to come sniffing around her skirts after a few weeks.” When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Another sniff and he picked up Tater’s scent. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Dusty sniffed suspiciously at the mule pulling the wagon. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Oh,” she says, sniffing and bringing a finger to the corner of her eye. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z At his shrug, I pull the bottle from him and take another sniff. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Then my mom, who has a keen sense of smell, started going around the kitchen, sniffing. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “Piece of cake,” he said to François, who wandered in and stopped to sniff the frame in obvious admiration. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “Hazel?” said Bigwig, sniffing at him in the deep twilight among the tree roots. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She sniffs and wipes her lower lashes with the back of each hand, as though that will do any good. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He continued, all fired up, "Because while they're out there sniffing their own butts, I get to hang out with a big man, like you. A future World's Greatest. And that's cool." Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I sniffed as I settled down next to Chester by the stove. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z Migrants like to hide in the cars or among them, and the dogs sniff them out. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Layla sniffed, and her voice broke a little as though she was trying to talk through tears. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “And I didn’t organize anything,” Milo answered indignantly, drawing great agitated sniffs of air in through his hissing, pale, twitching nose. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z With him came four mounted men-at-arms, a huntsman, and a pack of dogs, sniffing after Lady Alys as if she were a deer. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I saw her far up the old fence row, sniffing and running here and there. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She would simply sniff or roll her eyes or shake her head at another whopper. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He came close to Frodo, almost nose to nose, and sniffed at him. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She drew a deep breath, shook her head, opened her eyes again, sniffed once or twice, then blew her nose on her fingers and wiped them on the skirt of her tunic. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z “That’ll be good enough at a pinch,” said Bigwig, munching clover and sniffing at the fallen bloom from a wayfaring tree. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Regally he blinked at his dogdom, sniffing at the high air. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed several times, sighed again, and grudgingly beckoned Doli to enter. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z After a while, two lions walked up to the cage and began to sniff at it. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z He went from man to man, sniffing, before settling on the biggest, a faceless thing who clutched black iron in one hand. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He took his nose out of the jelly-bean bag long enough to sniff. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Manchee goes ahead and comes back, sniffing round and sometimes barking, but nothing serious. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “Sit,” the woman named Annabella said to Kira, ignoring Matt and Branch, who was busily sniffing the garden, looking for the right place to lift his stubby leg. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Only when I sniffed again did I become sure of the woodland smells and cloying air. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Instantly Pax was on him, wriggling under his neck, licking his face, sniffing his broken foot, nuzzling his face again. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She sniffed my fingers through the fence, her fluffy tail wagging hesitantly. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I had fallen into a calm and fuzzy place, almost asleep, when I heard muffled sniffing sounds coming from Stick’s side of the room. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I twisted off the cap, gave it a sniff, and nearly fell over. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z And with that she turned and walked haughtily up the steps, sniffing away the last of her tears. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Then he sniffed the air himself, and he couldn’t help wrinkling his own nose. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z And now that golden monkey was squatting in the entrance, sniffing and turning his head this way and that. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z His head turned back and forth, sniffing at every strange sound and looking at every black shadow. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Blackberry led the way to the trampled patch of nettles and Fiver sat still among them, sniffing and looking about him in the silence. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Kutti trotted over, sniffed at the tall boy’s bare feet, and then wagged his tail. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z As on the riverbank, Blackberry had moved away and was already down on the road on his own account, sniffing out toward the middle, halfway between Hazel and the bend. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z On-screen me shows up and sniffs at it and then makes a revolted face. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z He sniffed it and then his great yellowed teeth closed over it delicately. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Swimming to the drift, she started sniffing around. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z They are outlined by rounded hoof prints and have sniff marks in them. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Pathetic is so not you!” she says with a sniff. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Two cats sidled through the legs of the crowd, sniffing the burned flesh. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Then he imagined the Bull charging forward, grunting and panting and sniffing him out like a wolf. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z The huge cat then took a few sniffs and found the whole place not very satisfying. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z "I am past my childbearing years, what beauty I had long fled," she replied with a tired half smile, "yet men come sniffing after me as they never did when I was a maid." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The little man sniffed, and they packed up their things and walked on together. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z He wiped the back of his hand under his nose, then sniffed. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “He don’t give nobody else a chance to win —” He stopped and sniffed the air, and still sniffing, looked down at the old dog. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z The clumsy little dog raced around the room, sniffing in every corner. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z He sat up and sniffed it and wagged his tail and took the candy from between my fin' gers real gentle. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z He rolled it back and forth in his fingers and sniffed it again. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Kali sniffed, but she was good-natured and did not take offence. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniff and wipe my eyes on my sleeve. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z He was sniffed and tussled with and rolled over in the grass until he felt almost as though he were being attacked. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z His grandmother points to a neighbor with pale, scaly skin who has sniffed glue for a decade. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z “He was by that rock a minute ago, sniffing a dead seagull,” said Maxim. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Minerva drew in a big, wet sniff, wiped her nose across her sleeve, and then set about chewing the fabric once more. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I sniff the coffee, the rich, black, oily French roast we all prefer. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The women would lean over and sniff the flowers, and the men would smile and pretend they weren’t bored to death. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I sniff and wipe my stupid tears, trying to pull myself together because that girl is back, the plump one in pink. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z With my sisters standing a few feet away from us, looking scared but hopeful, I took the cup of water and sniffed it. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z All the disaster, all the pain the colored boy had caused already, and now the thought of him sniffing around Naomi. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z They lift their heads, sniffing, their whiskers twitching. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He amused himself by sticking his muzzle deep inside and sniffing in excitement. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The sun was beginning to set when Hazel woke to see Acorn listening and sniffing in the silence, between two white-skinned flints. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly he scampered away from the fire as if frightened, then came back again, sniffing. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z With the bear sniffing him, Prince Brat didn't move a muscle. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z After settling the food inside, I let the hamster sniff my fingers. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z The women sniff and pull their shawls about them, they have their own troubles. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z You sniffed suspiciously at the dark, sticky ball and then nibbled at it as daintily as a princess, while the rest of us hungrily cleaned off one leaf plate after another. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z While they waited, Lupita looked about, sniffing the familiar odors of chili and peppers. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Its tongue was rough and wet and it liked the smell on my trousers and started sniffing them. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “We’re growing, however,” Basil sniffed, taking a big flowery silk handkerchief from his vest and pressing it to his nose. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The children lapped at the milk like puppies and sniffed at the cakes for a long time before deciding to eat them. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z It would just fit and he twisted off the cap and laid it on the bench and sniffed the can. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z “You were long enough in returning,” he said with a sniff. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Matt, his beast disguise abandoned, squatted beside the dog, who came forward and sniffed him. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I unzipped the duffel a couple of inches and felt Beau’s sniffing nose poke wetly out. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Just to be sure, he sniffed the frame’s edge. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Runt dipped his head to sniff at a snail. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “His will come with knives. If they reach her first—” “Let’s hope her dragons will sniff them out and eat them,” said Gerris. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She raised her nose to the air to sniff, then let out a roar more terrifying than any Koffi had heard before. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The tiny mouse ate the shred of cheese, sniffed for more. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Brer Fox stood tall, his good ear flicking and his head whipping left and right as he sniffed the air. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Seals glided by her boat, looking at Hazel hopefully, sniffing for fish scraps. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Enrique fears that he will become like the hundreds of glue- sniffing children he sees downtown. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z But before she could say anything, he gave a sniff and glanced back at his rock. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I lie frozen, sniffing for traces of lavender. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z The wolf turned this way and that, sniffing. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Well, of course we will,” Mrs. Caruthers said with a sniff. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z She took a sniff and turned to me. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The little man sniffed and fumbled at the lock of his huge package. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “I smell of you,” he said, sniffing at his fingers and grinning. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He sniffed at his punch and sipped a little. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Linda stirred, woke up, stared for a few seconds bewilderedly at the Semi-finalists, then, lifting her face, sniffed once or twice at the newly perfumed air and suddenly smiled—a smile of childish ecstasy. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He could walk into a nightclub and sniff danger instantly, backing out right away. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandpop was leaning over the pan again, this time taking a really big sniff. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She sniffed and pulled the shawl tight about her shoulders. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He wagged his tail and sniffed at me until he realized Dad had the food, then trotted off after him. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z But wolf that I am, I am still above lying, and anyway he would sniff the lie. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z By the way some of the tributes are sniffing, it must smell fantastic. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He became a mouse and crept away from Lyra’s hand to sniff timidly at the drink in the monkey’s clutch. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “At least my talent isn’t totally lame,” sniffed Miss Ohio. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She sniffed and blew her nose into a lace-edged linen handkerchief, which she pulled from her sleeve. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z I sniff the salty snow-filled air to make sure that I stay alive and human. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z ‘What’s the need to sniff? The stink nearly knocks me down with my nose held. You stink, and master stinks; the whole place stinks.’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She touches each with her fingertips and then sniffs every one. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z We jostle forward, our heads turn from side to side, our nostrils flare, sniffing death, we look at one another, seeing the hatred. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s something about the way Ray sniffs it. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He picked up the goblet and sniffed it. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I held the sock up to my nose and sniffed. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I heard loud sniffing and the noise of a body being dragged. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z She stuck her nose down near the seat of the chair I was sitting in and pretended to take a big sniff. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z The Scotch terrier came in from the garden and began sniffing at my heels. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Then he opened his eyes and raised his head, pouching out his cheeks and sniffing at the two rabbits beside him. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Stray dogs sniffed at the grime, and beggars wrapped in newspaper slept in the doorways. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She sniffed and nudged and rubbed against us. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He shoved his face into it and sniffed until his lungs were at maximum capacity. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z When I glanced back, he was holding the fabric up to his nose, sniffing the scent, handing it around to his friends. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Lurvy sat down under an apple tree and lit his pipe; the animals sniffed the familiar smell of strong tobacco. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Celaena sniffed the water goblet again, racing through a list of odorless poisons. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She lifted a corner of the foil and sniffed. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z A dog accompanied him, or rather, the dog ran ahead, slowed, sniffed the ground, gave a bark, chased a butterfly, and in a dozen other ways, made the world safe for the man. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She sniffs, and gulps, and tries to sound normal, but she doesn’t. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z After a brief instant, he opened his eyes and sniffed. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Calamity shot past him into the empty apartment, sniffed. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He walked over to the post, reared up on it, and sniffed. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The dog was immediately outside, scratching eagerly, whining and throwing up loose straw as it sniffed along the foot of the bales. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniffed under my arms, then thought better of it and went and took a quick shower. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z The hound ran up to the graveyard and started sniffing and bawling. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He hopped up in the cut and sniffed around. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She lifted a gallon jug and sniffed the funnel top. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The dwarf snapped one off and sniffed it. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He was shocked and delighted and overwhelmed, wagging his tail nervously, sniffing about in this strange, fluffy substance, whimpering with the mystery of it all. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex watched him circle the big lounger again, sniffing at it furiously and whining in frustration. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z I watched him peer into the graduate, lifting the dropper and sniffing it, his face glowing with exasperation. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He kept walking around sniffing here and there. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Man’s best friend might be used to sniff out histocompatible donors. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z As Freebie sniffed for the perfect spot, Felix heard someone call his name. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z He might trot over to sniff a shrub or snap at the bumblebees on the clover by the porch, but he always glanced back to make sure I was still there. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He opened it and offered one to Mini, who sniffed it. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z "You should have retired, Ishtar," says Nergal as he crawls over a mound of pale corpses sniffing for juicy morsels. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Having eaten, the dog came back to the plate, licked it, and then slowly began circling the yard, sniffing as he went, still keeping away from the man. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z She lifts the sweatshirt to her face and sniffs deeply. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z And with another sniff she went upstairs to take off her white gloves and put the umbrella away. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Then I could sniff the paper, that soft, powdery, drowsy smell that comes off the pages in little puffs when you’re reading something or looking at some pictures, a kind of hypnotizing smell. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Abay giggled like a young girl and took a sniff of the rose. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z When she sniffed the air, her wet nose quivered. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z But the silly dog is sniffing like there’s no tomorrow. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z He sniffs at one of the truck’s tires. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z But then she licks her lips, takes a deep, noisy sniff. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I sniff, wipe my face one more time, and smooth down my hair. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Blackberry sniffed at it, but the leaves were tough and unappetizing. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She sniffed the air and shivered despite the heat that shimmered in waves across the meadowlands. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She sniffed and glared at me, as if still deciding what she wanted to do. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z And her mind sniffed about like a rat looking for an escape. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Gurgi, sniffing hungrily, ran ahead and disappeared into a stand of rowans. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z “It smells funny,” my brother said, sniffing the cup suspiciously. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z She shifted her face away from the table and sniffed the air, hoping to clear her nostrils. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I peel them, slice them, put them in the soup pot, and Ilse starts to sniff the air, polishing her nails on my sofa. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “You know nothing of the gods,” sniffed the pigeon. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The tiger had smelled or seen us, and I watched as it sniffed out our trail, came closer and closer behind us. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniffed the air; there was a tinge of autumn in it. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Penny huddled in her cabin with her dog and her pig, and Tyrion brought her food, limping on his bandaged calf and sniffing at the wound by night. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He sniffed around the lodge, found no scents to say the house was occupied by people, and squeezed under the porch. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “Let’s think about this logically,” said Eye, sniffing the green ink on the dollars. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Pi and the bear sniff each other—backsides, mostly. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z When we approach, a smell like I’ve never sniffed before wafts up my nose. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Bunny circled the mower, sniffing for the perfect place to do her own business. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z All of a sudden I caught sight of Snout sniffing at the spot where I’d crawled through. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The ogress lumbered down the slope toward their hiding place, sniffing high and low. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Captain Reed raised his head and sniffed the air. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He had to peek around the door and sniff the air and act like he was the spy coming in from the cold, for Christ’s sake. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I let him stop every now and then to sniff a tangle of weeds or inspect a tin can on the side of the road. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Alex called to the dog, who had stopped to sniff a light pole. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Shadow bent down, and the girl sniffed his face. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Last of all the dogs would come sniffing, lean and hungry, the feral pack that was never far behind the khalasar. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “How do you describe a feeling, a glance, a sniff, a roll of the eyes?” Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z She sniffed Vega’s plate, frowned a little and said, “Sorry, I don’t eat pig.” The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Several people who wrote letters recounted how they sniffed out the hoax. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z “But probally it’s really, really smelly by now. You want me to sniff it for you?” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The teacher took one sniff and sent us home. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z When she was smaller, Pia would sniff the pages, and once—when the salon was really backed up—she sniffed and sniffed until the strange mixture of glue, ink, and flowers made her nauseous. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Nye sniffed the odors, separating one from another: lavatory disinfectant, alcohol, dead cigars. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed my finger, then followed with a gentle love nip. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Radar gave one loud bark of approval, whacked the wall three times with his tail, then bolted straight for the living room, sniffing everything he passed on the way. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z “I ... I won’t answer questions with this hellhound sniffing my tail!” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Laurie meanwhile posted off to comfort Amy, and told his story so well that Aunt March actually ‘sniffed’ herself, and never once said “I told you so”. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z She sniffed them and blew on them before she matched the plants with the stones, putting a sprig of blue-gray mountain sage with the blue stone. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z She smelled of leaves and dirt and...she sniffed...and whiskey! Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He sniffed at it but still could not be sure. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Before I could deny I was wearing makeup again, Jay had sniffed my face, then licked my cheek from my chin to my ear. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Rabbits stood up in the road ahead, their little front paws dangling down and their noses sniffing, and the sun shone through their tall, twitching ears. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I swear Principal Trask glances at my armband, and then she sniffs and wrinkles her nose like something stinks. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Dad sniffs and I don’t want to hear him crying again so I have to be like the Fox Five News lady and fill up the silence. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z With his acute sense of the ship’s inner workings, he should have been able to sniff out two stowaways as soon as they boarded. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The Labrador began to sniff at Doctor Adams’ shoes. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He thought it over as he hopped down the bank and sniffed out a patch of salad burnet in the grass. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The dog frothed at the mouth, lying at the door, sniffing, its eyes turned to fire. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Conor sniffed and looked up to its face, which was as big as a wall in front of him. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z He took up his glass and sniffed at it. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z The Mellower sniffed his thanks and immediately cheered up. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I remember the white judge coming out of his chambers and sniffing the air like an animal as he prepared to enter the courtroom.” Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Small Bob the kitten sniffed the broth and hissed. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Naomi sniffed, but all she could smell was the tang of cologne mixed with sweat coming off of the letterman jacket. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She sniffed the air to try to smell the cause, but only odorless ice crystals stung her nose. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z After another few seconds of sniffing, touching, and whisker twitching, curiosity overcame wariness. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Mango immediately walks over and sniffs the edge of the painting. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z She sniffed, a clear case of sour grapes. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Pax looked over at Runt, who was sniffing the spot where Pax had slept. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z But the air was damp, somewhere—I said—and darted around the rocks, peering and looking and sniffing and going down into pockets and dales. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed the glass and sampled the contents. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Fledge trotted to and fro, sniffing and whinnying. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z I ask, smearing a little extra butter on my crust and giving it to Boomer, who has been sniffing around the turkey waiting to be stuffed on the counter. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Everest, the purists sniffed, had been debased and profaned. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Little dogs and big dogs are pulled and yanked—there’s no time for luxurious sniffing with the sky that black. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Some fifteen feet away from the child, her dog—a young dachshund, wearing a green leather collar and leash—was sniffing to find her, scurrying in frantic circles, his leash dragging behind him. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z He shrugs but sniffs too much to talk. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom taught US Latino literature in the English department, so sniffing out “authors of color” was one of her SuperMexican superpowers. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z One other lesson that Gerald had learned was never, never stay near Mama when she sniffed the white stuff. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Even before Holly had finished his story, Hazel had fallen to sniffing at his wounded ear. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Through the bars of the fence he could see Miss Lark’s Andrew daintily sniffing at the Next Door lawn and choosing for himself the best blades of grass. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z I spent hours in conversation with all sorts of people, from struggling mothers to impoverished children who sniffed glue to help them cope with hunger and police brutality. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z After that, everyone was sniffing the air and laughing as they ate their lunch. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The Pea sniffed and leaned down close to him. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z This causes severe pain whenever the pig tries to sniff. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he pawed it apart and sniffed among the broken pieces, eating up the fat white grubs. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Two of the hounds were sniffing around the door as they reemerged. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z They even shoot one of Captain Newport’s dogs while she is sniffing after a rabbit. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z They took no notice of Pippin; but Sam shrank against the wall, while two wolvish-looking dogs sniffed at him suspiciously, and snarled if he moved. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He lifted the lids of the pots and sniffed the food inside, but without heart for the matter. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z He sniffed it suspiciously and nudged it with his moist snout. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z She sniffed and wiped her face, not sure of whether the tears coursing down her cheeks were from despair or the smoke. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I called him in when dinner was ready, and he sniffed appreciatively as he walked into the room. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She sniffs and turns to me with a tight smile. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Pong waited behind the crates, sniffing the air until he was as sure as he could be that Nok was nowhere near. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z For days and days, I could only sniff the pages, hold the notebook close listen to the sound the papers made. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z A hyena walked past, sniffed at the milk, but did not drink it. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z He lifted his head from his paws, listening, sniffing at the night. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The Doorman wanders over and sniffs the card. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z But before I think of what to say, Lena sniffs the air and reaches for her phone. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Branch, also eager to set off on an adventure, sniffed and wandered here and there. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Especially having lost Anthony’s goodwill, I have to imagine, by sniffing around his Hanes. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Every so often, she’d stop to sniff the ground, her snout quivering. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Hazel had barely time to flinch before Bigwig was sniffing at the pellets in the grass. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Nails, Silver, and the pups sniffed him and wagged their tails in great excitement. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Lourdes lifts one arm, then the other to her face, sniffing them suspiciously for the scent of grease and toast. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She went over the evening in her mind, moving from scene to scene like a sniffing animal. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Jasper was sniffing round the divan and wagging his tail. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She rummaged now in her suitcase for it, opened and sniffed it, rubbing some under her nose. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Because I agreed with you. But my father is...I knew he’d be embarrassed if I—” Connor paused, sniffing the air. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I take what I think is a discreet sniff of her hair that is not discreet at all. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “I know. And what a marvelous smell!” answered Grandpa Joe, taking a long deep sniff. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z Tears fill my eyes, and I sniff, shaking my head. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He just kept getting tangled in Alex’s legs and then veering off to sniff around benches and dig inside trash barrels. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z The cork came out with a satisfying pop and Uncle sniffed the bottle. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z She surveys me from a distance of three feet, sniffing cautiously. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z After he drove off, she lowered her head and sniffed herself. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Dad sniffs the letter, trying to place the scent. Red Queen 2015-02-10T00:00:00Z “And I’m not sure why Spares are even allowed in businesses. My Drascal will be bringing it up in the next town meeting,” she sniffed. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He sniffed everything that was worth sniffing in that house. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z But in the end Buck’s pertinacity was rewarded; for the wolf, finding that no harm was intended, finally sniffed noses with him. The Call of the Wild 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z They sniffed, clawed, grunted, and yelped in frightening demon voices. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z Manchee barks, coming up to my face and trying to sniff it. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Mom sniffed and then giggled; I couldn’t tell whether she was crying or laughing. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Knowing Leonard, he’ll be sniffing around here till he finds someone he can string up, if you know what I mean.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Butterscotch, clearly happy to be unleashed, bounds next to them, sniffing the base of every tree. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I sniff the coffee but it smells pretty dangerous, so, just to annoy him, I offer some to Chris. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z The children were quite skilled at identifying animal tracks in the snow, although Penelope had to discourage them from actually sniffing their way along the ground. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z He went into the garden and sniffed the air. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z He sniffed the lips, shook his head, peered into the eyelids. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z “Except the part about the armpits. This man’s too delicate a constitution to be sniffing at his armpits. But all the rest I figure is right on the money.” Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z Ben sniffs and, beneath his glasses, wipes his eyes. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z Bull slid his finger between his cheek and his oxygen mask and sniffed for smoke. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniffed at my tears and laughed again. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He offered his customary vulgar promise as he knelt before Cora, sniffing. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z She sniffed again but her nose was not sensitive enough to read the other messages in the urine that meant “all is well.” Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He chooses an empanada, sniffs it, and bites in. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z The strawberries in the field next door smelled so ripe that I would press my nose through a diamond of wire to sniff the fragrant fruit. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Jinx picked up the damp cork and sniffed the strong whiskey aroma. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z He sniffed it, then sipped it, then he smiled, with small, sharp teeth. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Alex is more interested in the things harder to sniff out. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The boogeyperson sniffs the air a few times and then looks to me. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She held the cup under her nose and sniffed the steam. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Now we only had each other to deal with and we were all busy sniffing each other out and coming up with some sense of who was dangerous and who was not. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Michael said nothing, but as he brought Barbara back and tucked her into bed he was sniffing uncomfortably. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z When he reached the top, he turned in a circle, sniffing at the air, then raised his head and howled. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Esteban and Clara had to make their way through the huddle of curious faces and shoo away the dogs that were sniffing among the crowd. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It was like a pack of jackals, circling, sniffing, treading closer, and he knew they wouldn’t leave him now till they’d eaten him bare. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He sniffed at it and then pressed it with his nose. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She snivels and sniffs and finally calls me out of the kitchen and glares at me. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The wearer of the boots stood by the goats, and the goats sniffed at her skirts in a fawning sort of way that Sister Ignatia found utterly unattractive. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I developed a mental image of reporters as human ferrets— steadily sniffing, darting, probing for some way to trick me, somehow to comer me in our interview exchanges. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniffed the envelope to see if I could smell his aftershave, but I couldn’t. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Iorek watched closely, and touched the edge of the window with his paw, and sniffed at it, and stepped through into the hot, moist air to look around in silence. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Tiny Tim, on a shelf nearby, heard me and crawled out of his newspaper nest, so I let him sniff my finger, then I gave him a few sunflower seeds. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He clowned badly, but Percival and the others noticed and sniffed and laughed. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I sniffed, and I began to smell it myself. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z “All I’m saying is, I don’t need anybody with a reason to start sniffing around right now.” We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He watched the ants crawl across the mangoes, and he knew where they paused to sniff the sugar inside. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The wind, as he stopped to sniff it, was reassuring, carrying only the scents of evening dew, may and cow dung. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Hel pokes at the mash and takes a tentative sniff. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Just like the Dauntless leaders, she is sniffing around for the Divergent. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I put his chain back on him and tied him up good, but Caleb kept sniffing and pulling. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z So I wept and he sniffed a little, but we didn’t talk until Momma called us back in the house. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Shambling a couple of steps away from the well, she squatted down and sniffed at the ground where Seth had thrown his salt. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Main Street was empty except for a few dogs sniffing at closed entrances and the sleepy activity around the San Francisco Chop House. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “What will we buy?” asked Jo, ignoring the latter part of his speech, and sniffing the mingled odors with an affectation of delight as they went in. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Sheriff Robinson, he found some shotguns in a closet, and sniffed them to see if they had been fired recently. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z He sniffs every speck of dirt and every tree, happy to be outside. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z 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 sniff and try to hold back my tears, but I can’t. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I sniff, and pause because even though I’m angry, that feels wrong. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “A smell in the air, a warm, wet smell. If you sniff you can still smell it, though it’s not so strong now.” Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Charley moved about smiling and sniffing ecstatically like an American woman in a French perfume shop. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Patel also set a bowl of meatballs on the floor for Radar, who sniffed them once, drooled, and buried his muzzle into the bowl. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z While Alice sniffed and wiped tears, I carefully bored a hole through the sapling to which the stone and hammer were attached, then slipped the cross stick into the hole half way. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Wishbone trotted beside me, stopping every now and then to sniff at a tree or root around in a pile of rotten leaves. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Butterscotch jumped up immediately, sniffing me and making sure I wasn’t hurt. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I wondered if Father Aristide knew that his boys sniffed turpentine and that some of them even sold their bodies to foreigners. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “As if it would take witchcraft,” she said with a sniff, “to get Solomon Porritt mooning round my cottage.” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z I lifted it and sniffed it, then wished I hadn’t. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z They certainly weren't sniffing around for a child in the room. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z "Tell me, do I still smell like roses?" he asks Caesar, and then there's a whole run where they take turns sniffing each other that brings down the house. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Lu and Ghost had their arms up but tucked their chins, almost as if they were sniffing their pits, when really they were just sneak-looking at me. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z The other attendant, a young woman, leaned forward over a crib with a sniff, and said suddenly, “Uh-oh! Thirty-four needs changing!” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z And I said, “I talked to Mrs. Alexander’s dog outside the shop. And I stroked him and he sniffed my trousers.” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Once in the house, Dyedka went straight to the bread cooling on the table and sniffed it. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He stalked proudly around the fire, sniffing at the air. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z When the beast padded forward and sniffed at the captive knight, every man in that hall could smell the scent of fear. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Then he checks his own cup, sniffing it, then taking a sip. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He turned the thick red stem between his thumb and pointer finger, then sniffed: tea and dirt and cane syrup. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She sniffed and wiped her nose on the sleeves of her shift. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He watched the tiny ink Mrs. Norris turn left and pause to sniff at something on the floor. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He sniffs, as though the very smell of me offends him. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z As it did not seem as though Mary Poppins were going to say any more—though she sniffed a great deal—Jane, too, remained silent. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z It used to be standard procedure to sniff cultures in a lab —that was how you learned what bacteria smelled like, how you learned that some kinds smell like Welch’s grape juice. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When Faro and I reached the church, Faro ran and sniffed around in the grass where I had left the bird, but it was gone. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z He tried to close his eyes and sniff as well, but he ended up sneezing instead. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z If you keep sniffing thinner, Lourdes tells him, you have to move out. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He went across to it, sniffed at it briefly with his trunk, and then scooped it up into the air and straight into his mouth. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z He sniffs and turns his head to look at me. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Now they lay under the spindle trees and sniffed in weariness and doubt at the strange, bare country round them. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Lupita looked down at the bill, and then sniffed the air, smelling something over the tang of chili powder Aunt Consuelo was putting into her cooking. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z She used her other senses—listening for the echo of open spaces, feeling for cross-breezes against her face, sniffing for any scent of danger—smoke, or poison, or the stench of demons. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I sniff back my tears; I hold back everything because my aunt is lying. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Eberechi sniffed it and dabbed a little on her neck before she said, “I did not ask you for powder.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Freebie’s brown-and-gray head stuck out of the water like he was sniffing at the ceiling. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z “Dainty David,” said Mary Poppins with a sniff, as one bird picked up a crumb and dropped it again from its beak. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Each night for weeks, she’d still say, “Come here!” when he walked in the door, just to sniff his breath. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z Everyone oohs but I can hear a loud sniff from behind me. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z At the edge of the forest, a giant shaggy black dog was bounding around, sniffing the trees. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He rolled over swiftly and stood up, sniffing this new addition to his body. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z In between sales, some of the young market workers sniff glue. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Doubletree Mutt and Smasher moved sniffing along the edge of the brush, performing the duty with rigid ceremony, but when Jody whistled, their heads jerked up and their tails waved. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z On a rocky mountain pass, on the southernmost slopes of Mount Belly, the witch-queen reined in her goat-drawn chariot and stopped and sniffed the chilly air. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z "I can smell defiance, I can smell pride, I can smell disobedience. I catch a whiff of any such stinks, you'll answer for it. When I sniff you, all I want to smell is fear." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Kapugen had said that with one sniff a wolf knew if you were male or female, adult or child, if you were hunting or not hunting—even if you were happy or sad. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniffed and wiped a tear from my face. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He raised his head as if it were heavy for him, and he sniffed the air. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Their quiet ponies were almost frisky, sniffing and moving restlessly. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He gave a jump in the air, twirled, ran a few steps, stopped, looked all around, sniffed the smells of afternoon, and then set off walking down through the orchard. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z As they walked through the armory, Ghost sniffed at them, his tail upraised and bristling. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He came close to the stranger and sniffed, as Hazel had done. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes they had only time to exchange a sniff in the Park, but on luckier occasions—though these were very rare—they would have long talks at the gate. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z She shrugged, gave an angry little sniff, and then began to eat her lunch. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z No cars traveled the roads, no creatures howled or sniffed or chuffed, and the wind, a constant in the cornfields of Illinois, pulled in on itself and snoozed like a cat. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I sniff the strange odor and look around the room. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Bunny was sniffing around Louisiana’s head, snuffling her barrettes and letting out low moans. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z She began sniffing about, though she stayed far from Dorian, and she soon disappeared beneath the bed. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Pax lay still while the smaller fox sniffed and licked him, too weak to waste energy batting him away. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z We reach a shallow puddle in a dip in the sidewalk, and Ziggy sniffs at it but then stands there. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z He sniffed and wiped his nose on his sleeve, and the next moment there came a resounding slap on the side of his head that sent him staggering to the wall. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z But he cracked the screw and sniffed the contents. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Her gold and silver dogs sniffed the air, but they remained calm and attentive at her side. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Because we listen, we watch, and most of all, we sniff the air. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z I had a stuffy nose and was sniffing. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The direwolf snapped at him twice more, sniffed at his butt, then lifted a leg over him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z But even Lutherans get hungry, and when he came in the door he sniffed the air and said, “Pickles.” Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Gimli took some and rubbed it in his palms and sniffed it. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z And she sniffed her usual sniff of displeasure. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z She handed the jar back to Kaede, who sniffed it: honey. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “Sending me out into the cold,” Bucky said with a sniff. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z High above the dungeon, upstairs, in the castle, a small mouse stood alone one evening as his brothers and sisters sniffed for crumbs. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z I opened the cooler to her left and sniffed at a dozen roses, and then leaned over some carnations. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z We walked down to the water, and for a long time I sat cross-legged at the end of the dock while Tilly sniffed around in the marsh. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z But when she opened the Baggy and took a sniff and poked her finger in and tasted a pinch and had Primitiva do the same, they were flabbergasted. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z He took the half full jug and set it on the table and unscrewed the cap and sniffed the water and then raised the jug in both hands and drank. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z She sniffed, and nodded, and cried and wailed and keened for her husband, who would never come back to her. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “They come sniffing around here pretty often, so next time we see one—bam! We’ll grab him.” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Dog owners out for a stroll would continuously pass by, pulling on leashes and calling out commands to keep their animals from scurrying under the tables and sniffing the ankles and shoes of the players. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He went on sniffing deeply, his nose thrust to the lintel. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He lowered his nose and sniffed along the length of it. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z Hot peppers and friedfish, she decided, sniffing down the hall, and bread fresh from Umma's oven. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The children sniff around, trying to get used to me, all except for two-year-old Gerald Jr., who takes to me right away, follows me like a puppy. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Outside the wood, Bigwig and Silver combed their ears, sniffed the air and hopped away, following their own long shadows to the grass of the gallop. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Somehow Ayanna and I were sitting, hands in our laps, and Gum Baby sniffed. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The Feeling had stabilized, which meant they weren’t getting closer or farther away, but were probably sniffing around nearby. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Hazel exhaled in a whimper, and the woman leaned into Hazel and sniffed her. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z The week before, Maya had spotted her standing in their parents’ closet, sniffing one of their mom’s blouses. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Spot sniffs and I ask Mr. Watson’s ghost, “Is the hurricane going to be bad?” Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z He bent down, touched the ash on the floor beside the fire, sniffed it, then touched it to his tongue. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I listened to him with my nose held high, sniffing the stink of his words when he told me my father would not likely give the dowry he required. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you very much,” he says and sniffs their tart odor. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Summer and Grey Wind came loping beside them, sniffing at the wind. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z In his many journeyings among strangers the boy had learned to sniff out danger and spot orneriness quickly. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ah, that’s precious. Precious indeed,” he says, sniffing and wiping his eyes with the back of his hand. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Even Ghost looked up hungrily, flames shining in his red eyes as he sniffed. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The scraping and sniffing and growling sounds were right at the entrance now. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Pita bit into a tiny sweet morsel of cake and nodded even as she sniffed back her tears. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He sniffed the table, then the bottles, then he came close to me. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Werfel guessed, “Scent, probably. One vork knows your smell from your spying mission. And the others probably were given something from my house to sniff.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Manchee’s sniffing at the door frame but he’s not growling so I take a deep breath and I look inside. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I sniff hard—a trick Maria taught me to stop the tears from falling—and look away, folding my arms. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z |
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