They all had a terror of him and his gnarled raptor hands, and the bigger boys, sooner than protect the smaller, sent them to his lair in their stead. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

I didn’t hesitate this time, climbing in the passenger side quickly, the sooner to see his face. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

A personal matter I’d just as soon keep to myself—it’s got nothing to do with this deal. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

The orphans called to Circe from the vegetable garden early in the morning as soon as they saw the smoke from the cook stove rising. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

I told this to my psychiatrist, but he said it was too soon to draw any conclusions. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as she turned her back, I tossed the sack lunch into the garbage can. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

“The hot dog will be ready soon,” I added, as if it were some sort of consolation. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

He couldn’t stay here.The rainy season in the Ajo Mountains was brief, and Matt had a very clear idea of how soon the little frog ponds and hidden grottoes would dry out. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Air strikes from Bougainville would soon be hitting the main Japanese base at Rabaul so hard that it would be wiped out. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was not peaceful, for it was preceded by and would soon be terminated by the presence of Macon Dead. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sheep walked for a while biting the grass, but soon the hills were empty again. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Mollie’s brother-in-law, Bill Smith, was one of the first to wonder if there was something curious about Lizzie’s death, coming so soon after the murders of Anna and Whitehorn. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Once in a while she got a felt slipper for Christmas or her birthday, but they soon disappeared, for Eva always wore a black laced-up shoe that came well above her ankle. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

The calendar of events is full of committee meetings and baby showers, and I shift around in my wooden chair, hoping the meeting will end soon. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

As soon as I said it, my heart started pounding. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

Burnt forests for miles along the slopes and snow sooner than he would have thought. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

John saw that the sun was beginning to stir, somewhere in the sky; the silence of the dawn would soon give way to the trumpets of the morning. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

He’d no sooner said the words than I knew he was right. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

“I would as soon bond with a stone. At least it could be counted on not to run away in battle.” Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

It looks very natural there, and as soon as the mosses take hold, it will look even more so. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Poppy said he was afraid to buy Sitti a bus ticket for the pilgrimage to Mecca, because he really did think she might die soon afterward. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

Other people move up to the stage, and soon the place is packed. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z

Koffi had just opened her mouth to ask, for the second time, who they were, but no sooner had the words formed on her lips than she saw it: sparkling particles of light. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

As soon as Mom came home from work she dropped her purse like dropping anchor and marched down the hallway. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

It was a joint of smoked goat and he was soon gnawing at it—not very hungrily because he was still fairly full of quail. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

As soon as I get home, I’m going to call Isabella. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

They were easygoing and soon she was sharing with them and borrowing from them the things that easily ran out, toothpaste and powdered milk and Indomie noodles and hair pomade. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

But soon, what I thought was my heartbeat was a desperate knocking on the front shutter. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The words were no sooner out than she realized that she didn’t mean them at all. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z

As soon as I baited up and dropped in again I hooked another and brought him in the same way. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

As soon as possible, which was three days later, Malcolm hurried to the priory to learn more about the child of the famous explorer. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

“Well, boy,” Uncle Pumblechook began, as soon as he was seated in the chair of honour by the fire. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

Werner yanks with all his strength, but he is too little, too weak; the strength deserts him almost as soon as it came. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

Long sections of it were paved in the nineteen-seventies, and the trucks began rolling through, and soon afterward the aids virus appeared in towns along the highway. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Everything faded from gray to grayer to grayer still, so that soon there was hardly any color, and then the gray was so dark that Turner couldn’t see through it. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

He had thought, as soon as he got as old as Matthew and Mark, he could play in the front yard and kick the ball out into the road if he wanted. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

If the government did not unban the ANC, as soon as I was out of prison I would be working for an illegal organization. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He seemed hardly to hear her; he was thoughtful—and in a manner which shewed him not pleased, soon afterwards said, Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

"As soon as that dog hears the door, it starts barking. Even if you were looking in completely the other direction, you would have heard the dog and noticed Mirjam leaving through the front door." Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

She was restless, that was clear, bored and confined by the Tallis household, and soon she would be gone. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

As soon as he was gone, Ranofer glanced at his companion and ventured a sideways smile. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

A wave kicked up, but he hung on, and soon the house was drifting down the New Meadows, heading out to the coast. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

As soon as he is out of sight, the nervous crowd separates to seek out shaded areas to rest. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The real question is when. Hopefully sooner rather than later.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

But night does not come soon enough, and the fighting begins. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

He did not, of course, ask any questions of Gebu; he would sooner have thrown himself into a crocodile’s jaws. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

The men soon discovered how difficult it was to condense a novel into sixty pages, the average script length for a one-hour program. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

She’ll ditch them as soon as she can, I know, to help with guide duties. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

Now half grown and soon to finish school, he slipped only occasionally into old bad habits and almost always caught himself when he did. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

"Not quite," Jack said above the others' angry demands, "but you soon will be, unless you return. Refuse and we'll free you of your illusions all right." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

He shrugs me off as soon as I put him back on the ground. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“I don’t think I’d better. It’s getting late. Your mother will be home soon.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

A mud baby, molded into form by creative children on a rainy day, soon to run back into the loose earth. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

“He thinks that will get us to do things for him,” “Dying soon indeed. He’ll be here when we are as old as he is now,” Obiora said, in equally amused English. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

“I’ve always dreamed of it. When can we go? Let’s go soon.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

She knew something was wrong as soon as she heard the first news bulletin. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

“Where there’s a will, there’s always, sooner or later, some kind of way,” Bernabe scowled, loudly scuffing his boot heels as he ambled mournfully out of the store. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Well, maybe she has more than a kiss coming soon. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“As soon as the plague is somewhat quieted in London, a messenger will be sent to thy father. Meanwhile, we shall care for thee.” The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

As soon as he saw the Mark come up, he alighted a little way out in the field, halfway between the undergrowth and the sentry line, and began pecking about in the grass. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

At first it was amusing, but it soon grew tiresome. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I run my fingers over the brass body of the machine, feeling the vibrating hum of the gears working, and the indentations of the numbers that will soon fill with light to reveal my levels. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

No sooner did she say “twitch” than her eye demonstrated. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

Again, they lowered their voices, but just as soon as I got comfortable again and started to doze they broke into a loud chatter once more. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

Just as soon as Mom heard from Heidi, she must have packed up a dusty bottle of booze, jumped in the minivan, and time-warped to New York. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

As soon as she opened it, a puff of smoke drifted out. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Some of the ablest of New York’s black hustlers took a liking to me, and knowing that I still was green by their terms, soon began in a paternal way to “straighten Red out.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I did not hope to have visitors again so soon,” laughed the witch when her song ended. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

Maybe if he kept on trekking the walls would soon come into view. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know yet, honey. But as soon as you can, we’ll bring you here.” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

She sank down on it as soon as she got into the room and stretched out, feeling bathed, scoured, vacuumed, and for the first time simple. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as my feet were on the ground, I grabbed him and began to run. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I took it, not sure why he was giving it to me, but it didn't matter because as soon as I took it, he said, "Now give it back." Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

As soon as I walked into the school building they were all over me, wanting to know why I didn’t have no hair. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z

But he had no sooner taken off his cloak than Dannel poked his head through the door to announce that Clydas had brought a message. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Mom would find out about the plan soon enough, and by then, it would be too late to stop it. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

"I'm truly sorry. But the main thing is, you want her out as soon as possible, don't you?" Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

It took the FBI several weeks to hunt down Yurchenko's second mole, but he was soon cornered. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

If I didn’t report to a checkpoint soon, it would all be over. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

We'll start saving for another one, soon as we can bear to. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

On our way out of the menagerie, Char said, “Tonight I shall triple the guard around the ogres. And soon I shall catch a centaur and give it to you.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I got my high school diploma, I left California. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

I can understand a wrathful God who’d just as soon dangle us all from a hook. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ace and Sammy, taking their cue, pulled out their spoons and in a desperate foot race with each other dove onto the stage as soon as Bull ceased to throw up. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Devon walked up the steps to get his Life rank the whole auditorium was silent because like Dad said it’s a big event for a seventh grader to get his Life rank so soon. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

I asked George Bizos to represent me, and a meeting was soon arranged. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I stepped onto the balcony, the air no longer felt strangely heavy and still. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Then he took up the rabbit, spitted it, and soon had it roasting. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

The same question would soon be asked by the men who manned the North End’s wooden firehouse. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as he was inside, he stopped and turned and rolled the great stone back into place so that the entrance to his secret cave was completely hidden from outside. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Squeak, squeak,” Noah says as soon as I walk into Mr. Fabian’s classroom. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

“Hope I didn’t speak too soon. Kids run in and out of here so much.” Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

The thought that he would so soon have to part with his young friends weighed on his heart. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

“I could use you both! And the sooner the Improvement begins, the sooner you’ll begin your new life. What better motivation to perform well, eh?” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

But now he knew he had won; the voices had been right; he would soon see the last of the mouse warrior. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

"It will be slow crossing Market, but we'll be there as soon as we can." We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Others joined him, so that she was soon being followed by about half a dozen of them, their velvety tails dragging behind. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

I have hope I can find the real person inside her soon. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

They walked under sculptures of open books dangling from wires like birds in flight and soon found themselves in front of City Lights. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

“I was only saying,” began Michael, meekly, “that we hoped you wouldn’t be going away soon.” Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

I was going to begin work as soon as we got back from our honeymoon. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

And, in fact, as soon as they were in the open, Hanako saw a woman walking by, seemingly studying them. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

But no sooner was I home than more signs of the flattening came knocking at my door. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z

She asked him if we could get on a boat sooner, and he said okay. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I do hope we’ll be able to see her soon,” she said, but when I told Tom about it he dismissed it. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as we turned the corner into a short hallway, he spun around to face me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

As soon as my feet touch the earth, I run. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I climbed out of the car, she ran up to me and gave me a hug. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

When the overhead lines were first dragged down by explosions, the cables sparked and whipped like live snakes but the current soon ran out. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

I hope that it isn’t too soon at all—that maybe she’s even begun to consider me a friend too. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

But as soon as they were in the middle of the ford it turned upstream and waded till they were about a hundred yards further inland than the cottage. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z

As soon as they got back to Jenny’s place, Cha-Cha slipped away to visit Duke. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Sometimes it went off too soon, thus featuring Dad’s blurred but ample stern as he climbed into the car. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s not dead yet. But it will be soon. The leaves aren’t turning this year.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

Of course, why hadn’t he thought of it sooner? Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

I was born in London, on April 3, 1934, but soon my parents moved to a house just outside the city. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

He knew that sooner or later he would obey O’Brien’s summons. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as the silhouettes of tents came into view, they left the covered pathway to make a wide circle around the camp. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

“A child’s foolishness. Speak no ill of our friends of Frey. One of them will be your lord and husband soon.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

And soon the path became clear again: It was narrow but hard- trodden, and the trees parted from it willingly. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It be the small giftie. But the big one be coming soon,” he told her. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

And no sooner had the men finished digging out the dead men and butchering the horses than another corpse was found. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as it was about twenty-five meters from the protesters, it spun around and faced them sideways. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

Two days later, Roosevelt and Cherrie woke up not a second too soon to find their tent crawling with thousands of termites. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

But as soon as I say it, I catch a glimpse of Abby, her blue skirt flaring as she spins around with Nora. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

As soon as we entered the auditorium, we saw that the entire first row was filled with kids sitting according to the role they were trying out for. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

“Well, I got to go teach a class, trooper. Take care of yourself and get out of here soon.” The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

No one offered them any cheese or roast pork, but they soon found that the rumor Salvador had heard was correct. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

“Yes. We hold his hands and he takes steps. One day soon he'll be on his own. My spouse will have to put things high up on the counters. He grabs at everything.” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I’d never seen him before and, seeing how I wasn’t in the mood for chitchat, I toured the store, hoping Hank would presto soon. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Mother pointed out that the sooner she got started, the sooner she could leave. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was proud of Malia, who was soon to head off to Europe to travel for a few weeks with friends. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

I’d had only a hard-boiled egg on the train, but I was here under his hospitality and I didn’t feel right asking for food so soon. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

The train slows down when we get closer to the fence, a signal from the driver that we should get off soon. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

“In the morning I’ll get in touch with a lawyer. All I want you to do is get him out of there as soon as you can.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

I clean your room, in hopes you shall soon return home. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Another girls’ magazine soon followed, this time rescued from a trash can down the block from her house. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

If they didn’t do something soon, they’d said, my face would be paralyzed forever. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

He would soon turn six and would not start school until April. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

But no sooner had he touched the ground than he jumped back up onto Seven and into her cloak pocket. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

“Tali says supper will be ready soon,” Kaede said, offering her the warm drink. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

A terrible word began to circulate soon thereafter: selection. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

As far as he was concerned, they couldn’t come too soon. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

“The world will turn around soon, and Nigeria will stop this,” Kainene said quietly. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

"Baba provides just fine! So many of his friends in London still can't find permanent jobs—he found one as soon as he got here." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

As Jethro approached, he walked slowly out, as if he’d known the wagon would soon be along and had been waiting. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

People were very willing to help, but Eva felt she would soon run her welcome out; winters were hard and her neighbors were not that much better off. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

Sadly, in Kraków, I soon realized the suffering wasn't over. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

Jonas felt the joy of it as soon as the memory began. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

Toward the end of the school day, I got a text from Nicole: Need help please call soon as you can. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

Eric grabbed Caroline and kissed her as soon as the judge said, “Her lips are yours.” Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

“Indeed,” replied Elizabeth, “I am heartily sorry for him; but he has other feelings, which will probably soon drive away his regard for me. You do not blame me, however, for refusing him?” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

As soon as the planes were refueled, Aleksandr and three other fighters took off to support the two young women who were already in the air. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

When you’re in the dream you may not know it, but as soon as you wake up, you know that your dream was a dream and whatever happened in it, good or bad, wasn’t real. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

As soon as the Jupiter ship sails into the sunset, though, Courtney comes to mind, with those eyes the color of autumn leaves. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

My kidneys and lungs began to fail, and soon I was near death. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Wine gave out first, and soon thereafter the dotted mare's milk the horselords loved better than mead. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

And as soon as I ask it, I start blushing, because the way I phrased it totally makes it sound like I’m propositioning him. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

When I think of how that secret lived in all our lives, I remember the way Kiyo and I responded to a little incident soon after we got out of camp. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I don’t want to get married anytime soon. Maybe not ever. This date doesn’t change that.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

I did as she said but I soon discovered my new assurance wasn’t large enough to fill the gap left by my old uneasiness. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

People had been nervous around it for a day or two after Kilvin’s demonstration, but it had soon become just another piece of equipment. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

He also had his duties as district mathematician, and he soon remarried, a young woman of 24 who bore him six children, three of whom died in infancy. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z

The walls turned to gray cement, and die ceiling got so low that pretty soon we were hunching over. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

As soon as they entered the copse, Lady Catherine began in the following manner:— Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

The beach wasn’t very far, but we’d get there sooner that way. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

He soon returned with pen, inkpot, and parchment, and arranged them on the desk near Robin. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

As soon as we’d settled into the house, Mom threw herself into her art career. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as we got on board the Hornet, it started steaming as fast as it could for Hawaii, where the MQF would be transferred to a cargo jet for the trip back to Houston. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

“They’ll be asking us that question soon, too,” he warned them. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

The bedroom whose walls would soon learn their harrowing secrets. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You boys were very naughty! Very naughty!” said Veronica as soon as we were farther down the block. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Not only did he get part of Nigel’s earnings, but he got the assurance that Nigel, his only valuable piece of property, was not likely to run away again soon. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Following the instructions, which told him to cut here, lift there, and fold back all around, he soon had the tollbooth unpacked and set up on its stand. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

Nhamo had a bowl of porridge in her lap, and as soon as the little girl opened her mouth, she popped a spoonful of it inside. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Surely she would not have to go in there with the students, she thought; surely he would open the faculty lounge soon and she could use the unisex restroom there, the one reserved for teachers. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

That if they decide to publish it, it would come out in, my guess is, eight months, maybe sooner. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

As soon as I said that I wished that I could take it back. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

He asked Mr. Loomis, as soon as the door was shut, if he would like to come and work with him in the secret laboratory. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

And as soon as Helena’s eyes are open, I say, “Did you pack your ball?” The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

Anderson no sooner thought this when the door caught fire and burned McConners’ hand. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

I decided that I’d try those bolts soon and see if I could dismantle it. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

As soon as Lyra’s head lay on the ground, Pantalaimon moved back around her throat. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

“I hope I shall soon have the pleasure of introducing my son to you,” said Mr. Weston. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

As soon as were out of the barn and away from the door, she turns to me. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

As soon as I wondered that, I knew the answer was yes. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

No question, it's acting a little subdued, but the wasp is up and moving and that means the others will be out soon as well. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

It was a truly Aristotelian way of thinking—yet the void would soon unseat Aristotle once and for all. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

Later in life, Johnson was reelected to the Senate, but soon afterward he died from a stroke, on July 31, 1875. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

And yet, somehow, I feel we ought to be going soon. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

The time came soon when she had to leave, but she returned on the day that followed. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

Call was not discharged as soon as he had hoped, so it was the next year, the day before Christmas 1946, that he and Caroline were married. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

All writers wore glasses and the sooner I got into them, I figured, the better. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

The police soon arrived and arrested my father. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z

Adam soon came in to do the same. The Color Purple 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

But then he started up and was soon way above me, reclining at the top of the tree and killing time until I arrived. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as they appeared in Macondo, the soldiers put aside their rifles and cut and loaded the bananas and started the trains running. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

If he was right, the image would soon be repeated all over Britain. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

Sohrab left his arm resting on my shoulder as he pointed out the other buildings nearby: newer, smaller mosques, and bazaars, and farther away, looming over Yazd, the mountains we were going to visit soon. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

The only awkwardness the moment lacked was the omnipotent presence of Mr. Stonecrop, who soon remedied the absence. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“If only I wasn’t going overseas so soon, we would have done something together too, for the win-the-war effort.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

“I advise you to hire a wagon as soon as possible,” Dr. Kerr said. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the sun came up, Frightful left Oksi and flew to the big hemlock. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

As soon as we got to our room, I turned to Lily. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

“The other day old man Ku’oosh came to the house. He told your grandma what some of the old men are thinking. They think you better get help pretty soon.” Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

At one point, as soon as we had crossed the road, we heard footsteps. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

The many skins which the cannibal was wearing soon caught fire and he ran wildly away, letting out strange cries as he ran. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

They were talking about a move as soon as there was enough money. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

As I soon found out, no one in juvenile court would refer to Digger as Digger—nor even very often by his first name, Michael. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

I kiss Momma good-bye, and soon she’s in the sewing room, threading the needle. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z

“As soon as it’s clear, we’ll have to run. Be a moth,” she added. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

“I never thought this would happen—I thought it would die soon....” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Rush recalled that the comment “procured a transient smile, but it was soon succeeded by the solemnity with which the whole business was conducted.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

As soon as we walked into the examination room I spotted the glass jar of Band-Aids. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was very brave and smart and he tricked the giants and escaped . . . but no sooner was he outside the castle than die Others took him, and drank his hot red blood. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

It was Defense Against the Dark Arts that Harry was keen to get to; after his conversation with Wood, he wanted to get started on his anti-dementor lessons as soon as possible. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

I’m guessing that pretty soon we’ll have a weird old stove, like Safer’s. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

But in western Eurasia only one of several potentially useful wild species was domesticated—probably because that one spread so quickly that people soon stopped gathering the other wild relatives and ate only the crop. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

Others eat what they cooked earlier and fall asleep as soon as they lie down. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She’s still wearing her nursing clothes, which is strange, because she normally changes out of what she calls “orthopedic couture” as soon as she can. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Sheriff Smith sat down, Mr. Breland stood up. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

Belky begins to think that if she doesn’t see her mother soon, she will never see her. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

As soon as they lowered Toby down, he startled awake—nearly jumping off the mattress. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

“I know. As soon as we get some strength and another few hours of sleep, we’ll find our friends.” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

I ran to him as soon as I saw him. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

I also told them that I would like to enroll as soon as possible—in the mid-year January semester. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

If you are looking for Number Seventeen—and it is more than likely that you will be, for this book is all about that particular house—you will very soon find it. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

I knew her freshly baked cornbread would soon be casting its spell as well. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

The illness gave me something to attack besides my father, so when Mother asked why I hadn’t come to her sooner, why I hadn’t asked for help, I answered honestly. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

I almost forgot and started to tell them I was going to be very smart soon like them but Burt intiruppted and he tolld them I was cleaning the psych department lab. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

‘Then I am needed there more than here,’ said Gandalf, and rode off at once, and the glimmer of him faded soon from sight. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

Besides that, my mind kept seeing it again and again even though I would as soon let it go. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

As an accepted suitor or a disappointed lover, I shall see you soon. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

There was a short line, but it moved quickly, and soon they were inside. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Go now, Ben. Come back soon so we can talk and we can call Sammy on the telephone.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then it would start all over again as soon as I got to the next corner. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

“I will have something pretty soon,” he said. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

It soon became clear neither had any idea what the privileges were, only that they were much to be coveted. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

“So I am going to shoot us a fine meal as soon as we come across anything worth eating!” A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Cheap fighters, hers. Meat for heroes. Your friend dead soon.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as we were inside, I understood why. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

“My mom can bring me as soon as she gets home from work. You can tell me all about it before we have our epic day in the forest.” A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

As soon as we were alone again, Miles Umlatt leaned forward and said, “Noah, what can you tell me about the incident with Derek Mays?” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

I came walking behind; with me other women, whispering words of comfort that the rain washed away as soon as they were uttered. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

Neither said anything, but they were both worried that soon Regibald and his crew would be on their trail again. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

But it's going to start to feel familiar to me soon, I'm sure of it. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

She gives me props soon as she gets on. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

They climbed the low ridge, among outcrops of black rock, and were soon out of sight of the party behind them. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

Then I warn the Capitol to expect us soon. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

On that first Sunday, as soon as the little ones found out that their new pal had slept over, they mobbed him: “Jeffrey! Jeffrey! Get a bath with us! Will ya?” Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I turn my head it’s gone, but I know it was there. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

Lee said, “I pray it will be over soon.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

But of course, as we soon discovered, everything had. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

Gawaine hurried off, as soon as the instructions had been read and the picture digested, to fetch the kitchen maid without delay. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

"I soon discovered I had a significant advantage in casing operational sites by not having surveillance," she remarked. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I took the cap from her, put it on to satisfy her, and then whipped it off as soon as she shut the door. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I waved to them, envying their carefree ways, and soon they were far away, a little yellow spot bobbing on the water. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I know that soon thee would begin to consider that.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

‘But I knew in my heart that he really meant to go. He always used to joke about serious things. I wish I had come back sooner, just to see him off.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

They will soon fly with angel wings and He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, nor will mourning or strife or pain. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

As soon as the repairs to my ship were finished, I headed back to my stronghold. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

“With any luck at all,” he said, “we should soon be safely in the Fire Swamp.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

When he went away, the hermit said, “Promise to come back soon. The Father and the Mother, too.” Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

The children were charming and well mannered; whatever minor quirks lingered from their unusual upbringing, the howling and drooling and so forth—these would soon fade. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

“Mrs. Nwizu will soon stop telephoning to tell me she saw him there,” her mother said. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as Frodo had swallowed a little of the warm and fragrant liquor he felt a new strength of heart, and the heavy drowsiness left his limbs. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

“To complicate matters, Aurora has a torn wing that must soon be mended if we are to continue,” Ares added. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Go now! We'll know her name soon enough, or give her one!” the woman called, and then there was the sound of the little ones scampering away. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

He started speakin’ about Puerto Rican nationalism and soon formed the Young Lords. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

As soon as opportunity allowed, I went to the main street, and ran in the direction Bear had gone. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

‘My boy,’ he said mildly, ‘soon it will be September. Summer is over.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

As children’s voices are very light, they should not be pushed out of their vocal ranges too soon. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z

The little beasts are hard and the everlasting cracking with one’s fingernails very soon becomes wearisome. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the cry reached my father, however, he marched into the kitchen to tell his mother that, this time at least, her spoon was wrong. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

The cow was waiting to be milked and fed, but gave only half a can of milk—less each day, but better than none, which was what it would be soon. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

However, as usual, just as soon as that plan was made, problems began to develop. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

At an actual meet, Luke’s routine began as soon as the 126s started—slowly transforming into a workout probably more vigorous than his coach liked. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

This was back in January, soon after she came to Cold Sassy from the foothills of the Blue Ridge. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

As soon as the words were out, she heard her mistake. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

“Girls’ quarrels are soon over,” returned her mother, feeling a trifle ashamed of her own part in this one, as well she might. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

He cussed so loudly, so frequently, and so colorfully that offended lakeside residents soon began complaining to the university. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

As soon as he was comfortably under the covers, the phone rang again. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Quite soon he grew to have a feeling of positive dread when the appointed day came round. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

“Now that America has declared war,” Mr. Straight said, shaking his bony finger at the sky, “the fighting will soon be over.” Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

He saw me soon after I saw him and stopped. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not a single person had been killed—-he spared everybody indifferently as soon as he had knocked than down—and, by the Chevalier at any rate, not a single word had been spoken. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I begin to relax, the captain announces that we are to return to our ship. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I camped out as soon as the terrain flattened out. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

"It is the sword that slays the season," he replied, and soon after the white raven came from Oldtown bringing word of autumn, so doubtless he was right. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“He still has a fever,” Papa said pensively, “His stomach feels hard. Maybe it’s something he ate. If he doesn’t get better soon, we’ll have to take him to the hospital.” The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

“They get food, jobs, and housing. Come and go as they please, marry who they wish, raise children who will never be taken away. Good jobs, too, not slave work. But you’ll see soon enough.” The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

“Himself not especially susceptible to flattery except in a sentimental way, he soon learned its efficacy when plastered thick on big business men,” Sullivan wrote. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

In two months—or three—just as soon as he knew enough bookkeeping—he’d leave home and go to live with Mr. Ropes or Mr. Hodges. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

You saw a small one of these trees through the iron gate leading to someone’s yard and you knew that soon that section of Brooklyn would get to be a tenement district. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

He started to supplement them by smuggling dagga, and soon found it so profitable that he left the factory altogether. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Me and Jay made other hideaway spots, found other games to play, and soon we forgot about it. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Not only that, the measurements by Bonatto and Bolzano suggested that soon after the migrants arrived in Beringia they split in two. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

For a while they felt faintly the sense of stifling which they had noticed when they first ventured into Fangorn, but it soon passed. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

“We’ll be buying school supplies soon,” she said with a sigh. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

And soon she was as angry at Hopkins as her brothers. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Diego tore into the ribs with zeal, and his lips and chin, were soon slathered with barbecue sauce. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

In any case he would never see it again and soon Gebu would be wearing a fine new arm band and swaggering when he walked. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

But I never got to see what the big guy was going to do, because as soon as he started digging in his bag, I felt a tug on my shoulder. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

As soon as Jenna’s mom picked her up, I took Lumpy for a walk around the block. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

It was a deep golden-orange and would be setting soon but not yet. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

I’m sure my mom took me when I was little, but as soon as I was old enough to protest, I told her not to take me to the playground. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

As soon as they have reached their objective, the Middle thrust the Low back into their old position of servitude, and themselves become the High. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

They just let me be broken, because soon I wouldn’t be anymore. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

Another son might not have heard his mother’s last words as a prophecy but as drug-induced gibberish, forgotten soon after. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Oh, the nights of the Kerry dancing, Oh, the ring of the piper’s tune, Oh, for one of those hours of gladness, gone, alas, like our youth too soon. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

I’m tired of this all, and it will be over soon. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

The guard unbolted Matthias’ shackles, and as soon as the chains dropped into the sand, he leapt onto the ladder with the announcer to be lifted to safety. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

“I’m sure, sah. But I expect she will be back soon.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Brother Khoi nods and I smile, but I regret not having my doll as soon as the white bundle sinks into the sea. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

Ivy waits for me in the main salon the next morning, and rushes to me as soon as I step into the room. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

As soon as he was out of sight, I closed the door. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Hence the megafauna probably became extinct soon after humans reached Australia. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

The clue order they had — the clue order that seemed the best back when they were writing the script — gave the answer away far too soon. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

But as soon as I saw Grandma Sands I knew that Byron would destroy this poor old woman. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

How can I laugh so soon after my brothers death? Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

“I’m a falconer, too. You set her loose, and as soon as I’m gone, you’ll whistle and she’ll come right back.” On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Four boatloads soon became three, and by the end of the month Bolles sometimes had a hard time filling the third boat. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“I’ll take the yearbook. Why don’t you watch the video again and see if you can find anything. Call me as soon as you figure something out.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“As soon as the Muscovy flaps, that falcon will dive and hit the net.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

When Garfield seemed near death Saturday evening, Blaine recommended that Arthur return to Washington as soon as possible, and the vice president took the night train out of New York. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

And soon the island would be bursting with rich scents and colors. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

“I think the various police agencies here and in the Soviet Union have gotten them all. The population is small enough now; everyone, sooner or later, runs into a random checkpoint.” Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

Mam’s cry: “You spoiled him rotten, and now he’ll never be a man”—and Gram’s retort: “You keep pecking at him and soon he won’t come home at all.” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

He bit his lip as soon as the words were out; then, to excuse his loose tongue, told himself it could do no harm for the girl to know that much. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

“Is the vicar going to get here soon?” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

When the sun sank, darkness dropped on the island like an extinguisher and soon the shelters were full of restlessness, under the remote stars. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z

“The pace of life in North America is different from Britain as you will soon discover,” the guidebook informed me. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

He felt much better as soon as he was naked. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Pretty soon he was talking trash with the rest of them. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Which is why we need to become Messengers as soon as possible. We must become what we are not.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as she said hello, I started bombarding her with questions: “Mommy, are you coming home, ever? How come you didn’t stay after the recital? Are you still mad at Daddy?” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

There’s no way I can stay in the assembly with all those people, but if I stand out here, someone’s going to make me show a hall pass soon. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

“Guess what?” she asks as soon as I step off the elevator. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

“But I’m sure we’ll hear something soon. I’m off to the train. Your dad will be here in a few minutes to take Malia to school, okay?” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

He came out soon in his black suit and his hard shiny shirt and collar. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

If it’s going to rain soon, we should take a shorter loop around the park. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to kill somebody soon, just to relieve the tension. You’ll see.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z

It had already landed on Gladys, and there was no use hiding, for sooner or later, it would fall on me too. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

The light grew stronger and soon he could see that a little way ahead there was an open track of bare gravel. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

She humphed and hemmed and slurped her coffee without answering, but as soon as I’d gotten my book again and was settled down on the couch and reading, she said, “It’s onto four o’clock.” Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m writing to you while drawing and I’m in a hurry to get back to it, so good-night, and send the sheets as soon as possible.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Almost as soon as he got to his parents’ place, the phone rang. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Things were starting to get pretty hostile between them, so I made it a point to come home from school as soon as possible. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

The women pilots soon learned to keep this information to themselves, and their accident rate was less than that of their male counterparts. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z

They said they would need to schedule time for a video call with one of their producers as soon as possible. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

“I know this is kind of scary—but guess what? There’s nothing to cry about, you hear me? We’ll be done and out of your way soon.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as the Bellinis went home, he hopped out of the matchbox and began to clean up. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

Unpacking his knapsack, Toomer soon started a fire on the beach. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ralph retook the driver’s test by himself in June; and every day after that, as soon he came home from work, he’d rifle through the family mail, hoping. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We must stand against them sooner or later,” Taran said, wiping his forehead. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as she reached the top of the elm she sat down in it, looking about her with raging eye and panting beak. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Margaret’s high-pitched voice soared even higher with nervousness as she delivered the message—“Lady Constance requests your presence in the dining room— as soon as you can, she says! Oh my, oh my!” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

As soon as we can get them built.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

The four younger hobbits were, however, in high spirits, and the party soon became very cheerful in spite of Gandalf’s absence. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

He soon tired of chasing radio waves with his wire and ordered a short-wave radio with two enormous batteries. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

We are sure that sometime soon Mr. Larson will be Teacher of the Year again. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z

But her commendation, though costing her some trouble, could by no means satisfy Mr. Collins, and he was very soon obliged to take her ladyship’s praise into his own hands. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

“Dirt. It’s what you came from, mortal. It’s what you’ll return to soon enough. Take a big bite.” The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

The tribe soon began leasing areas to more and more white prospectors for exploration. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

As soon as they were near the barn, Anya slipped inside the house and leaned Ivan’s staff against the wall by the door. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

But feeling hungry myself, I reasoned that it would be pointless to waste whatever little energy I had left in scatting them away, for they would soon return. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

From the book he learned that pigeons go to sleep as soon as the sun goes down. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

Pretty soon we were getting booked all over. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

But soon more clouds filled the sky, shading Stanley and his hole. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

“I did not expect us to meet so soon.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z

It had been a rare break for Ophie, a return to the old patterns of her day, and she regretted it as soon as she saw the expression on Penelope’s face. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

“But if Holly’s successful we shall soon have plenty of does: and from all I’ve ever heard of hutch rabbits, they don’t take easily to wild life. The truth is, you’re just a silly show-off.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

The dogs start barking outside, in a friendly way, and soon Matilde and Santiago are standing in the doorway, backlit by morning sunshine. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

She did not look back when Gwen called after her, and as soon as she broke free of the crowd, she quickened her pace so that she would not lose her nerve. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

At first, he had worked at that jacked-up grocery store on Frederick Douglass Boulevard and 127th, but he soon left that and started working at this barbershop that used to be on St. Nick Av’. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Jane, please write back as soon as possible, I ache to hear about the escapades you are having in Maryland. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

British intelligence soon learned that German commanders had assigned extra soldiers to guard Vemork, night and day. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the mistress of the house passed, her husband took ill. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

I would have to get new clothes soon. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

“We intend to leave as soon as humanly possible.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

The water flowed faster and faster, and soon it was running at a furious speed. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

Frodo came in soon afterwards, and found him sitting in the dark, deep in thought. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

“We have a problem. How soon can you get here?” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

“You used to do that when Grandpa lived with us. As soon as he started drinking, you’d distract me. We’d play games in your room or go out into the backyard.” Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

But it was always going to be dark to Janie if Tea Cake didn’t soon come back. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

Gaur was also, as I soon discovered, a prominent member of both the ANC and the Communist Party. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Before my cousin arrived, I thought my grandmother would die soon. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

In the night-time, as soon as the kids were in bed, she was free. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

As soon as he shoved past Chess’s door, Finn launched himself toward the bed. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Well? Are you going? We need to leave soon if you are.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

She would wiggle and twist, cry and whine, and pretty soon she would figure it out At first they were afraid of water. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Did you want to go to Central Park some weekend soon?” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“Come and see me soon, then,” he said, and I promised I would. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

But now he was on the slim walkway, inches from trains soon to come hurtling down the tracks. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Yet as soon as Vincent talks about religion—or art—his face lights up, his eyes sparkle. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Lyra was afraid he’d fire his rifle by mistake, but as soon as he’d spoken he hastened inside his house and shut the door. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

Archer smiled at her, but as soon as he saw her face, his expression changed. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

I stand as soon as Webb says “full stop” because I can only take a knee for so long. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

These were the ones who, as soon as we walked in somewhere, tried their best not to make eye contact, or hid behind a food aisle, or pretended they didn’t see us altogether. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

He would no sooner get a clean shirt on than he would discover that it was wet under the arms, from nervous perspiration, and he would have to change it for a dry one. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z

On June 12, six days before the race, Ulbrickson put both boats head-to- head on the river again, and the sophomores fell apart as soon as they saw the older boys. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

She soon heard Garcia’s voice again and guessed it was his hands that were helping her to her feet, leading her toward a chair, straightening her clothes, and buttoning her blouse. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

She thought it was all a big joke, and she forgot about it almost as soon as we shook hands. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

But soon after, a terrible smell came from the judge's residence. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

Captain Magnusson would take them on board his ship very soon, and then when the tide was right, they’d sail out to sea and set a course for the North. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

This low-IQ peacock came tearing after me as soon as it heard me open my bag of peanuts. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as I get to the top, I hide behind a tree and peer out. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Pretty soon, Sally and I were the only ones left. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, I’ll check on the status as soon as possible. And I tell you what, Leon. I will personally hand deliver it to you so you don’t have to trek back to my shop.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

As soon as Uhmma stops the car, I grab my elephant and jump out. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z

Aside from the mayor, the committee was made up of twenty-six individuals, though illness and death soon reduced their numbers. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

He soon aspired to construct a new science of morality and politics on geometrical principles. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

“There won’t be enough of us left to keep going. If everybody doesn’t lay down their weapons—and I mean, as in very soon—it’s all over, anyway.” Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

As soon as I have three perfect avocados, an announcement comes over the loudspeaker and roars in my hearing aids. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

Plenty quick-lime on hand to throw over the bodies as soon as they were received. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

I feel like a traitor as soon as I’ve said it. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

I took care she should never want for anything that could contribute to her comfort: she soon settled in her new abode, became very happy there, and made fair progress in her studies. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

Those were the first human words. no sooner had we climbed into our bunks than we fell into a deep sleep. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And if he needs more than I can give him, we’ll take him to the mainland as soon as we can.” Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

What no one, most of all Palmer, could have realized at the time was that the accolades the raids received would soon be replaced by pointed criticism. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

Each night Prime Minister Vorster and Minister of Police Kruger went on radio to reassure panic-stricken whites that the situation in the ghettos would soon be brought under control. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

I mean, you couldn’t even hear cars, like as soon as we walked through the gates, we entered some new dimension—some secret land where drama didn’t exist. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I had no sooner said this than the chief minister of Uganda cried out: “Give it to them again!” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Not quite yet. I haven’t made a final decision, but I do need to give them an answer soon. I booked a flight to check things out.” The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

"Aye, soon enough," Osha agreed, "but we need food, and there may be some survived this. Stay together. Meera, keep your shield up and guard our backs." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

I knew I would not be practicing law again very soon, but I did not want to consider the alternative. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She refused, and said she would sooner die than submit to his loathsome caresses. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

A big ball of hatred had been born here, she realized, and it would have to be dealt with sooner or later. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

As soon as our plans are finalized, we walk through the orchard to the clearing where the trucks are kept. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

But soon I was distracted as the girls gathered around to watch our driver do a magic trick with a disappearing pebble. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

The car soon arrived, with children waving and shouting from the windows. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

I regret selling my textbooks back so soon. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

As soon as my skin was dry, I pulled on a flowered skirt. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

The rate of paid admissions, though rising steadily, had to be increased still more, and soon. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

“Some old friends are already there, and everything will soon be back to normal. Everything will be perfectly normal.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

"We shall meet soon again. But before that you will have another visitor." The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z

But as soon as he felt the first chinks in his faith, he lost all incentive to fight and opened the door to death. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the meat singed and slightly burnt, she cleaned the beavers, washed their carcasses with salted water and stuffed them with corn and potatoes. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

The work soon took over and I had no time to think. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

He guessed correctly that Lancelot would come riding helter-skelter to the Queen’s aid, as soon as he could get himself armed. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Almost at once Jack found the dung and scattered roots that told of pig and soon the track was fresh. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z

And soon he could see Aslan himself in the midst of them. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z

The doctors said they had to get him to McKay-Dee in Ogden as soon as possible, there was no time. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

And soon after, sure enough, they gave me a shift and a mop and released Maman from the debt of school fees. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

Stanley was no longer afraid that he would die soon. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

As soon as he finishes, he walks up to his room to get his weapons and gear. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

Right now, I have invitations from Cornell, Princeton and probably a dozen others, as soon as my time and their available dates can be scheduled together. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

Since he did not hesitate to explain his position in public every time he had the chance, for everyone but his own co-religionists he soon became a caricature of the picturesque, reactionary oligarch. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

And I was so naive I just kept wandering around, not knowing I was headed for trouble, which I found soon enough. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

If he hasn’t come lately, he will come soon. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

Although he tried to sound humble, he was soon behaving perfectly naturally, standing over Mr. Lapham with his notebook in his hand, reading off exactly how those spoons had been ordered. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I no sooner had the sentence out of my mouth than Branwell blinked his eyes twice, very rapidly, and I knew he understood the rules of our communication. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

As she would soon tell us, she has been teaching science for twenty years. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

George’s charged laughter filled the air, and soon, Kelly was chuckling too, though she didn’t know why. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know. Except he’s been missing now for seventy-two hours, and it’ll start to look funny if we don’t act worried pretty soon.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Tom’s brother Dudley, equally entranced by the Ranger mystique, entered the force the same year as Tom, and Doc soon joined them. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

As soon as we reach the sidewalk, Boomer leaps toward a squirrel, which scampers up a nearby oak tree. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

Even Apollo for a few minutes was hard put to it to overtake her; still, of course, he soon gained. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was on his way to the air station for additional briefings on the squadron he would soon command. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

We were making for Salt Creek, and pretty soon the trees along the creek began to show on the horizon. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

“But because of Rob’s impressive organizational skills, which were apparent even when he was sixteen and seventeen, he was soon running the entire production side of the company.” Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

Especially since as soon as I came back down, if you will, who popped into my head but Rae Chin. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

“I should not be surprised,” said Darcy, “if he were to give it up as soon as any eligible purchase offers.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

I figure that, with the parents, I should get it over with as soon as possible. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

Bitter walked beside him, her hand on Jam’s arm, her voice low and soothing: “We be home soon, doux-doux. You eh have to worry. We be home soon.” Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

I thought I’d know him as soon as I heard it. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

I was slow in making friends but quick in knowing my way around, and soon I knew the yard and the neighbourhood like the back of my hand. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, you’re next, Popinjay. As soon as his trial ends, your trial begins. Get it?” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to him. He knew I would sooner or later. But he don’t know how I wish I had the nerve to just kill him!” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as she releases Marco’s hand she wants to take it again, but the whole evening has been too overwhelming already. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

As soon as she disappears from view, I slink behind her desk. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

In celebration, Calder and Petra went to the Drake Hotel with Mrs. Sharpe for tea, and she told them both about deliveries that were soon to be made at each of their houses. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Emma’s first resolution was to keep her father from the knowledge of what had passed,—aware of the anxiety and alarm it would occasion: but she soon felt that concealment must be impossible. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

At first I was afraid I couldn’t breathe, but soon I felt whispers of air seeping under the lid. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

His competitors soon had their own rolling machines—although Duke had worked out a special arrangement with the machine's makers guaranteeing him a rate 25 percent under the best price charged any other manufacturer. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

“As soon as you can walk, I’ll take you to Islamabad. Not entirely safe there either, no place in Pakistan is, but it’s better than here. At least it will buy you some time.” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

My bunkmate got a spotty rash on his chest, and soon he was so delirious he couldn’t speak or understand a word I said to him. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Brian had joined the police force as soon as he turned twenty. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Gearhart was on the radio as soon as we got back to the base. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

And, over time, my mind has rewired itself, so all this information falls away as soon as the next morning comes. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

“Maybe I’ll have to get out of town soon,” he said. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

If I were near I would soon convince you that I am not above forty.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

As soon as he laid eyes on her, saw the identical fear in her eyes, he’d recognize her from the temple. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

But I rubbed it with turpentine, just like Mama always did, and it soon went away. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

My father was a year or so older than his brother Oscar, but they were exceptionally close, and soon after they left school, they went for a long walk together to plan their future. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

It is shaded enough to feel secluded but bright enough to read when he brings books along, which soon becomes part of his routine. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Slowly still, she walked out the front door—there was no back door—and as soon as she did, Milkman could hear Reba’s screams and the man’s curses. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I saw them, I felt a lump in my throat. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

“I suppose you are going to college soon? I see you pegging away at your books, no, I mean studying hard.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

I swept, mopped, dusted, and soon had the office and the shop clean. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

The liquid was acrid and citrusy, but as soon as she swallowed it, she felt less hollow, less iced over on the inside. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

Pretty soon we found the building and went over to find out what we could. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

At first only two came, then five, and soon I had a ring of large-eyed white-tailed deer waiting at my tree at twilight for me to come out and chop off limbs. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pretty soon I’m going to have to look up to talk to you. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

“Where have you been? We have to leave the house soon, so hurry, go and eat your lunch!” First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

A table stood by the door, where a heavy-set man scratched away on a piece of paper, his work lit by a half- dozen candle stubs that would soon burn out. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s not him, but as soon as I see the driver’s face I realize it’s not much better. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Pretty soon we’ll all be in Ob’s Valiant, traveling like wise men to Bethlehem, looking for that star in the sky that might point us to May. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z

We’ll get you a schedule as soon as the science team puts it together. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

I said as soon as Tasha was far enough away, trying to use every word I could think of to convince Noodles that we had made the right decision. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

It soon became clear that Mrs. Cole was no novice when it came to gin drinking. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

But such speculation about unknowns is futile, and with the combination of mental and physical exhaustion, I soon fell deeply asleep. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I came back as soon as I could. I wasn't running away.” Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Things began to change as soon as he left the main highway. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Time and tide wait for no man. The babe will soon be grown. And then what?” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

“I’m scared,” I say as soon as he answers. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Now that the fog of the nagual’s spell had lifted, I couldn’t believe I hadn’t made the connection sooner. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

After a few more such exchanges, she really was looking at the little watch that hung above her left breast, and telling him that her lunch break would soon be over. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

I knew why as soon as he glanced over at Miles. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Soon, very soon, we talk to your parents and get them involved.” Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

With each bite her eyes began to glisten with energy, and, like a flame, she soon flickered and stood tall. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

"This island's more or less a bare rock. We shall make short work of searching it. We'll soon ferret out U. N. Owen, Esq." And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z

She was peeling back my skin and bones and looking into my heart, splitting it wide for me to see, and what I would soon find there terrified me. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

Puma promised that we would talk again soon and that he would introduce me around. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I made Beck as comfortable as possible, I got on the radio to Dr. Mackenzie at Base Camp. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

The summer air will warm me up soon enough. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

She smiled at me and cooed, but I knew I would soon be a stranger to her again. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

"Right after you was born. He must be a magician, because as soon as he heard the magic words 'birth defect,' he disappeared." Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z

I took the paper and put it in my pocket, intending to discard it as soon as I could. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as the doorknob began to jiggle, Curly went into action. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

But soon enough he and Kathy were made aware of the signals they were sending. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Almost as soon as the race got under way, the Washington boat had begun to ship water. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Every afternoon as soon as she finished playing on the piano in the gym she walked down the main street past the store where he worked. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

The police commissioner agreed the seating rules were confusing and promised that the city’s attorney would soon clarify them in writing. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

They soon reached them; too soon for Merry. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

She worried briefly, because what if she and Akira became children like that soon? A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

As soon as she leaves, I go to the window in search of Olly, but I don’t find him. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

The best he could do was to take the left fork and go right again as soon as possible. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

He had an angular face, black hair, a black mustache, and dark eyes, the kind of looks soon to be coveted by an industry that Thomas Edison was just then bringing to life. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

Fox reported that soon after he crawled into their tent Thursday evening, “Scott conked out and slept really hard for about two hours.” Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

Each of them soon came to a corner and turned again. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Edward soon took on the job of matching mothers and babies. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I popped a beer open I began to feel better. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

There will be designated interstellar objectives, and sooner or later our spacecraft will have human crews. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Luma gave her cell phone number to her players and their families, and soon they were calling with requests for help. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

“I thought the ship was going to sink a lot sooner, if you catch my drift.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

As soon as we stop, though, all eyes turn to us. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

We were soon able to supplement these papers with copies of the Star, the Rand Daily Mail, and the Sunday Times, but these papers were even more heavily censored. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“If that will be your married look, I, as a Christian, will soon give up the notion of consorting with a mere sprite or salamander. But what had you to ask, thing,—out with it?” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

I was on the edge of my seat, my legs ready to jump up and carry me off the train as soon as we arrived at Harvard Square. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

The cliff is pocked with knobs of jutting rock, some of which deteriorate as soon as I touch them. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know until you tell me. What did you mean about new rabbits and another warren soon?” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

The school is a walled compound as big as a jail, but with an inviting gate and a friendly watchman who waves us in as soon as I say I want to see Viji Aunty. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

They met no trouble and were soon feeding in the grass at the edge of the wheatfield, the very picture of rabbits in an evening landscape. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as she’d gone, he took Sir Charles’s card and picked up the phone. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m so sorry,” I say as soon as the door shuts behind us. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

One night not long after that, Lio told them that as soon as his contact in the capital could arrange for asylum, he and several others would be going into exile. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She jerked the iron dagger out of its sheath at her waist and threw it savagely at the post, but as soon as it left her hand, she knew it was a bad throw. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Then, as soon as his hand reached his center stomach area, he dropped the gun right on the sidewalk. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

A thin red slash marked the eastern horizon where the sun might soon appear. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I clutched the rail and stared into the green waves, contemplating the fish who might soon be enjoying my breakfast, while my father stood shivering beside me in shirtsleeves. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

He didn’t mean to say it so soon. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

She said she was going to join a church as soon as she decided which one was right. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

My mom got one soon after she married my dad. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

Three black girls, led by the one with the almond eyes, started moving toward me as soon as they saw me. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Emma listened, and looked, and soon perceived that Frank Churchill’s state might be best defined by the expressive phrase of being out of humour. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

Someday soon his new palace will look like this one, and the seas will rage unchecked.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

At first the road took me by open areas, but soon it led me into a forest of densely twisted trees that allowed neither moon nor starlight to seep through. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

The litter was as slow as it was comfortable, however, and the dwarf soon found himself itching with impatience. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

In our pockets are stuffed the kerchiefs our mothers make us wear but that we take off as soon as we’re out of their sight. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

In fact, it soon got so that every other day the balmy sheepherder showed up at the church with another pair of tiny shoes for the saint. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

She soon began to live her life just exactly as she had lived it before. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

They crossed the intersection of a busy, four-lane street and soon found themselves standing under a neon sign that jutted over the sidewalk. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

The salesman “ate it up,” and soon Perry, stripped of his denim trousers, was trying on a gloomy suit that the clerk considered “ideal for an informal ceremony.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

Becton had met Ann at a protest rally soon after coming to Durham, and the two had been impressed with each other. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

All the agitation dissolved as soon as I looked at his face, calm taking its place. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Her decision did not please him, she could see, but if she gelded every man who ever forced a bedslave, she would soon rule a city of eunuchs. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

"Uh-huh. Yes. Well, I need him off the premises as soon as possible. Just for the rest of the day." Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

“I asked my social worker as soon as she showed up at the hospital. It was a concussion, but...” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

But the eaglet soon finds the container holding the cubes of fish. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Then one day she helped herself to one of his fried pork chops, and was soon eating the same meals he was. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

At the Petersen house, Abraham Lincoln would soon have more doctors than he could ever want, but little use for any of them. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

One cold, overcast afternoon soon after, Laila lay on her back on the bedroom floor. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

Since she would be coming to live with us soon, it seemed the right thing for her to do. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Papa said, “You’re going to see a scramble as soon as we round that bend.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as there was a centre of gravity, or a ‘home’ in the sound, the relationship between chords also started to coalesce into hierarchies. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

Not for long, because I’ll probably be joining you at school soon. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

"Plus, we walking that way, so as soon as we get done with lover boy here, I'm gonna stop by and see him." Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

So do the chimps.One day, perhaps quite soon, scientists may not need to use animals for testing drugs and for learning about human diseases. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

She kept awakening to think of the climb they would soon have to make through the mountains and of the desert that lay on the other side. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

One notices me and nudges another one, and soon all of them are staring hard. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“I’d sooner paddle out to that storm in a metal skiff with a flagpole strapped to my back than leave you here to watch such a thing.” Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

I will wait to tell you until you visit, but come soon because the forester keeps saying he can “clear it.” A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Prendergast bought more postcards and sent exuberant notes to the men who soon would be his associates and clubmates—the judges, lawyers, and merchant princes of Chicago. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

The fever dreams are always the same, the first warning that I’ll soon be knocked on my back. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had not answered the Plotinus question soon enough for Henry’s taste. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

It soon became apparent that the stone had been cunningly jointed. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

“No. I’m leaving as soon as I can,” Luke said. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as he saw Matt, he jumped off and started running. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as she was gone, Thalia stamped her foot in frustration. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

‘Then we must set out as soon as may be,’ said Éomer. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

A few questions: “Pardon, I’m not crazy, but have you seen any six-fingered noblemen lately?” and surely, sooner or later, there would be an answering “yes.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

Christianity initially rejected zero, but trade would soon demand it. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

"We'll soon have you doing them in your sleep as well. Now, the first thing we'll have to show you is the three wards." The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Mrs. Baker realized Lily was ignoring her, her expression hardened. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

The witch praised him and the children of the village began to fear him, and he himself was sure that very soon he would become great among men. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z

It will be our turn soon, he reminded himself, uneasy. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

As soon as I could, I ducked into my room. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I knew it would be over far too soon, so I embraced the pain. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

As soon as the deal was completed he hurried out of the Koza Han to attend to his real business in town. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

‘O.K. But us got to get gone from here pretty soon.’ The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

One look at my hand, and I knew I wasn’t going to be sword fighting any time soon. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

All the empty flats in our building would soon be overflowing with families as more Jews were marched in through the gates. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Fortunately, as a precaution, I withdrew my savings from the bank as soon as I arrived in New York. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Wait,” Ben says as soon as I sit down. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

I tell myself that I won’t look, but as soon as the first ping sounds I’m at the window. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I open the door, the sound of soft crying greets me. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

Mounting the horse, he promised to go see him soon as he got back. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

She could not get work anywhere in the United States and would be deported to England as soon as the paperwork was finished. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s Boy21 everywhere I go now. The time to leave Earth is soon. No point in lying about everything now. They’ve all seen my extraterrestrial powers anyway.” Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had never before been kept out of any place I wished to be, and I had no doubt that I would soon find my way to the other side of the wall. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z

I had misjudged him, of course, there was nothing wrong after all, for as soon as I spoke this second time he came clear of his dream and began to apologise. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

“We’ll get you warm and dry as soon as we arrive.” Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

If they don’t find an answer soon our championship dreams are over. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z

“Oh, no. Not yet, my fairy friend. But soon enough. And believe me, when I do, you’ll wish I hadn’t.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

As soon as the bus started moving, Dana again grabbed for Roy, who calmly slapped his arm away. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“This is no time for heroics, Percy. Drop your puny litde sword, or I’ll have you killed sooner rather than later.” The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

If you grow up in the lanes of Limerick you’re bound to rob the odd orchard sooner or later. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

But I think it’ll be soon, probably in the next few days. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

‘What’s up?’ he whispered as soon as he had helped carry out the heavy basket of wash. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

And as soon as the door shuts, he cups my face in his hands, tracing his thumbs along my cheekbones. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

Mr. Daniels smiles at me as soon as I turn the corner into the room and I half jump, half run over to his desk. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

As soon as the rocky coastline of the island came into view, I ordered one of the ropes to wrap around Annabeth’s waist, tying her to the foremast. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

I am confident I shall soon receive the documentarian post I deserve. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

As soon as I woke up the next day, I looked down at the pillow on the floor and more than anything I wanted Wishbone to be there. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

“Here is April come!” said she, “I get quite anxious about you. June will soon be here.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

I don’t want Dad dying soon after I do. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

“As soon as he commands me, I will do exactly what he says. Honestly, I think Kay is a good person, and I was not sulking a bit.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Daddy is on his way. He had to do some maintenance work on the boat, and it took longer than expected. But don’t worry, he’ll be here soon.” The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

He often doubled over from abdominal pain, he vomited constantly, and the treatments soon left him confined to a wheelchair. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

But without exactly understanding why, his words soon began to work in me. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the final bell rang, Toby ran to the parking lot and jumped in his car. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as he stood up he wanted to leave: He did not think he could stand another moment there. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

With luck, Francis’ coiled coils would get into print as soon as if not before Pauling’s. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

He vowed to return the money to him as soon as possible. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Bigger knew that soon he would have to clean the ashes out, for the fire was not burning as hody as it should. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

“I wouldn’t want it to be any sooner,” said Constance. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Perhaps it was because the ocean was so close, because the air was so heavy with water that it let it fall too soon. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

But soon it came to be on one side, Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

Arthur adored his rose-petalled Guenever for her dash, and had an instinctive respect for Lancelot, which was soon to become affection. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I step through the door, Elsie rushes over and pokes her head into the hallway, looking back and forth before closing the door behind me. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

As soon as Clara was able to move, she pushed Esteban out of her way, rose with great difficulty, and left the study, trying to walk as erect as she could. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Henry saw him as soon as he turned onto the stretch of road lined with Humble houses. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

The Nation’s treasury purchased the home, and Mr. Muhammad soon moved there. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

If they didn’t find help soon...He didn’t want to think about what would happen. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

As soon as she saw him come up the alley, she would pick up a basket of mending, or scrub the pots, or reorganize the canned goods on the shelves of the kitchen area. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

“You okay?” he asked, even though he knew she needed a doctor and stitches and a real bandage, and she needed them as soon as possible. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

As soon as she thought it looked right she slipped out of the back and joined Tea Cake. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

As soon as he was out of sight, Audrey grabbed my arm. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

Mushrooms, you soon discover, are wild things in every way. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

And the indignant hum erupted as soon as they’d entered the grounds of last year’s fair. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

My arms were aching, but moving faster meant switching from one to the other sooner. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

“A fool and his reason are soon parted,” Carolina once said reproachfully. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“But we’ll bring something out to you as soon as we can.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Surreptitiously, I applied a fresh section of white towel to my wound, thinking that as soon as the bleeding stopped, I would take the late trolley back to the asylum. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

All four bade an affectionate farewell to the Hermit and promised that they would soon visit him again. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z

You know, and I know, that the country is celebrating one hundred years of freedom one hundred years too soon. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z

The girl walked ahead of the man and soon they came to the circle of huts under the trees. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

There had not been time yet to find out exactly how brilliant the child was, but Miss Honey had learned enough to realise that something had to be done about it as soon as possible. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as he said it, he knew it was true. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

Neel asked as soon as they were out of earshot of the women. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Grandpa finishes his last bite, I quickly clear the dishes, wash the plates, and run to set up my phone with the little tripod my dad bought for me. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

“Oh! perfectly. I am always well, you know. Be sure to give me intelligence of the letter as soon as possible.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

At the start there had been a few boos and hisses, but it came only from the Party members among the crowd, and had soon stopped. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

He just wanted to get off the lake and away from Mr. Sir as soon as possible. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

Sam beside him was more uneasy: he woke many times, but there was never a sign of Gollum, who had slipped off as soon as the others had settled to rest. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

That, too, was short-lived; the owner Walters trained for soon retired from the racing business. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

If I cannot come to you soon I do not know what. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

I soon ran afoul of the Florida cracker who was assistant conductor. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

Joe soon noted that two larger and intertwined themes inevitably came up in these talks. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

He was somewhat skeptical, however, and wrote apprehensively to his friend Miyoko Watai in Japan: “I think the Hungarians may arrest me as soon as I cross the border. ” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Mam tells us go to bed, she’ll be after us in a minute as soon as she climbs to the loft with Laman’s last mug of tea. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

To my relief, the shop door opened again soon enough, and the big man came out. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

Of course, I knew he’d find out the truth sooner or later, but at that moment I just couldn’t tell him. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

‘I’m sorry we didn’t give it to you sooner,’ Kat said. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

Retrofiring too soon or too late would bring the unlucky astronaut back down far afield of his navy rescuers. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

The stark truth is that she will die sooner than later. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

I sleep as soon as my head touches the pillow, but wake earlier than I planned. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

The woman prevailed, but another heated debate soon developed over who should do the actual handing over. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

One honest employer confirmed the truth in these worries: blacks were hired “solely on account of the shortage of labor....As soon as the situation clears itself no more colored help will be employed.” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

‘You come none too soon, my friend. Much loss and sorrow has befallen us.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

My heart was pounding, but I consoled myself with the knowledge that pretty soon I wouldn’t have to deal with Andy. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

In the corridor of Buckingham Palace, as soon as the door has shut behind them, they fall sideways into a tapestry on a wall, breathless and delirious and laughing, cheeks wet. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

As soon as I leave the bathroom Zack rushes in and locks the door. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

But she soon became bored and she would sit through the interviews, half listening and half present. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

"We can go hunting in the woods soon, wait and see." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Renewed cheers and clapping greeted his appearance, and he was soon surrounded by a mob of people congratulating him. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

With most carpenters gone from the city, the supply of coffins soon ran out. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

I did not think even once about the journey that would soon begin for me. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Bill had soon filled all of their goblets, they stood and raised them high in a toast. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

I text Mom pictures of all my newest sketches as soon as I hang up the phone. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

And soon she was off on another tack: “Can you call the birds and beasts to you?” she asked. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z

And if I were to have a chance at anything useful, I had to be there as soon as possible. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

All Mrs. Winterbottom had said was that she would phone soon. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

I’m sure that he looked down at his leg every morning first thing, as soon as he remembered it, to see if it had not been totally restored while he slept. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

He soon found another way to make a few dollars, while entertaining himself as well. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“Well, you know now. Believe me. I told you as soon as I could.” Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

As soon as we are through the turnstiles, my heart lifts at the sound I was hoping to hear—jazzy notes, rebounding off the mosaic station walls. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Roosevelt won the election, and soon after, William McKinley tapped him to run as his vice president. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

It took a minute or two, but as soon as it was quiet again, Mr. Chatham cleared his voice and said, “The state will not seek the death penalty in this case.” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

And soon it all began to come together in the most wonderful way. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Newt set off to go and talk to the girl, Thomas silently slipped away, hoping no one would notice him in the excitement. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Very soon it was visible, and a murmur of excitement went around the crowd. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

However, with my mother acting as director, the inherent tragedy would soon become melodrama. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

He soon knew the regular guests and brought out their drinks before Master asked him to. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Very soon I'm going to be placed in a foster home. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

“I’m sorry,” I whispered as soon as Mr. Moore was inside the restaurant again. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

“If only he could find something else suitable soon! All the painters I show his work to say that there’s a great deal in it and he must just keep going.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

He wonders if he accepted the dare, in part, to return to the circus sooner. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

He felt that there was suspended just above his head a huge weight that would soon fall and crush him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as a dollop hit your tongue, your entire body melted into happiness. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Pretty soon, we were both making figure eights all over the desk. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

On the evening of 11 November 1571, soon after sunset, a young Danish nobleman called Tycho Brahe was looking at the night sky. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

A jacked-up French roll with what felt like two hundred bobby pins that started itching as soon as she left the chair. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Pull him away as soon as he smelled trouble. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

They soon discovered that the problem was that old nemesis, contamination. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

As soon as we were safely inside, she piled chairs against the locked back door. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as we get off the bus, Sam starts giving me disclaimers and warnings. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“But there’s no use even asking him. He’s not going to leave Zella. She’s going to have a baby pretty soon.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

He shared his latest aphorism: “Don’t let go too soon, but don’t hang on too long.” Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Trumpets sounded from among them, tiny and brazen, soon swallowed by the roar of a thousand shouts. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know. Maybe just the guidance counselor. But I told them we would come in as soon as you got home. Someone’s there waiting for us.” The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

As soon as the silvering began, long before the cider cracked the jugs, there was something wrong. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

“Father said that the escort would be along soon, but when you didn’t come I was worried that the cow-boys would get to me first.” My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the job of burning the bull was over, Mama told us we had to do the same for the Spot heifer. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Why didn’t you tell me sooner? A start finally!” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

A lady ahead of me snored gently, and Olive was soon asleep as well. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

It was strong on his tongue, the kind of concentrated palm wine tapped in the dry season that made men in his village start to stagger too soon. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

She assured us that it would soon be over. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

She stopped running as soon as she heard him cluck to the horse, and when the hoofbeats started again, she turned and walked purposefully toward the plantation, back straight, head held proudly. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

“For the next week or so, we are going to dig into some Black poetry!” he announces as soon as we are seated. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

As soon as Julian was clear of the other kids, I saw Froelich get into a crouch and I knew what was coming. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Greet Mama Joe. Tell her I will come soon to plait my hair for Easter.” Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh, I’d say we could fix you up for less than eight hundred dollars. How soon did you want delivery? We would have to make it up for you; there’s not that much call for—” Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

It nestled in so silently that she soon forgot all about it. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

“You are all true heroes. And as soon as we get Percy fixed up, you must return to Half-Blood Hill. The centaurs shall carry you. “You're coming, too?” The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

And soon they had all come to the fire and complimented Hazel. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

He thought there would be more very soon, that perhaps even now the entire army was up. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Whoa! I’m no one’s dad,” said Adam, who would soon turn nineteen. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

As soon as he gets inside, he will know something is wrong. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Round the very edge of the island, so that the water lapped against the stone, ran high walls strengthened with so many towers that he soon gave up trying to count them. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z

“Not at all. When I went away, I felt that it would soon happen.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

No sooner were they anchored than the ship hailed them, and the master, Captain Riddle, came aboard. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as we touched, I knew he recognized me. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

“We were late getting back. Ethan is picking me up soon.” The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

Light entered as a trespasser, unwanted and unwelcome, and soon was gone again; cookfires, candles, and rushes burned for a little while, then guttered out again, their brief lives at an end. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I soon became one of the best prose and poetry readers in school, and would often get picked to represent the school whenever white inspectors came to assess our progress. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

I shook my head wearily and silently prayed that I might find the missing table-book very soon. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

Two nights ago, as soon as I crossed over the colored bridge, I was stopped by a policeman. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Everyone began moving at the same time, and soon a great black tide was moving toward the exits and the stations of the Alley L and Illinois Central. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

As it pulled into the station, someone rang the village firebell, and soon a large force of men armed with clubs, pistols, and shotguns converged on the train. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

If he did not return soon, there would be no more children. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

I keep thinking about my mom, wondering where she is and how soon they'll send her back to Afghanistan. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

The other safety measures, which we soon inaugurated as a matter of self-preservation, were our own. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I ran through the front door Momma, Dad and Joey all yelled, “Close that door!” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

The danger was that sooner or later someone might stumble onto the truth, and the story could spread. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

He promised to return soon, but he needed to take measure of their progress. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

But whenever somebody started a song, Mama Oji would clap, insistently, loudly, in accompaniment, and soon all the other neighbors would join in the clapping and Alice could not play. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as Beans tore open his presents—baseball from Palmer, pocketknife from Henry, Campbell’s baked beans from Mutto—Mutto called out, “Treatment! Treatment!” and dragged Beans outside. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

Because he would be entering a controversial war zone, there was a possibility he might not soon be coming back to California. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

The words were no sooner out of his mouth than the doors of the Great Hall opened and silence fell. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

It starts as Please don’t let me mess this up, but pretty soon, I’m not just surviving, I’m nailing it! Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

She sped off, the door slamming shut soon after as I was left coughing in the cloud of dust thrown up by her tires. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

“Think about how your kidneys are gonna blow up soon, if you don’t take a whizz pretty soon,” Ben said. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know if it’s public yet,” he said, “though it will be soon anyway, but Julian Albans is not coming back to Beecher Prep next year.” Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

She said that as soon as she finished giving her deposition she would be returning to England. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You can say that again. I doubt Grandpa will be running out of milk anytime soon.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

We were soon to learn that more had changed at Big Creek than the lack of football. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

This period of carefree idleness was due to end soon. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even if my name was not on it, I wanted to see which of my friends might be leaving soon. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I heard that voice, I knew who it was: Mr. Dolan, the guidance counselor. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

"As soon as we have landed. What am I to say? I must begin thinking out a story." The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z

A funny thing happens, where Sheryl begins walking around the flatbed, and soon we’re all following her like some kooky dance circle. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

“I should have kept you at our palace when we first met, my dear Piper. But soon we will go there again, together, and I shall romance you most incredibly.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

In Handel’s London, the vogue for adult soloist castrati was short-lived, and Italian-style opera itself soon came up against stiff competition in the shape of what we would today call jukebox musicals. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

I hope they get to upgrade those supports soon. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

“The best thing we can do right now is get to Abuelita Remedios’s house as soon as possible and ask for her help. I think it’s about time we let an adult handle this.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

“You know what? We should have some people over soon,” Dad says. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

As soon as the missiles got close to one another, all six warheads detonated in midair, spraying a dome of gold and fire that sucked the oxygen right out of the sky. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

They sneak off to make out in a stairwell until Zahra finds them and drags Henry off to get camera-ready, and soon they’re being shuffled to the Diplomatic Reception Room, and it’s time. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Within moments my breath quickened, and soon I was nearly gasping for air, my arms aching, heavy and weighted down. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

The idea being that if you call out the name long enough and regularly enough and literally from the heart, sooner or later you’ll get an answer. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z

Cato has still not regained his feet, but his breathing is slowing and I know soon he'll be recovered enough to come for us, to hurl us over the side to our deaths. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

About two decades later various other organic phosphates came into use as insecticides, as we have seen, and soon cases reminiscent of the ginger paralysis episode began to occur. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z

Flittman and the horse had been feuding for five years and Evy hoped that one of them would get the decision soon. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Greatjon began to curse and swear as soon as he saw what awaited them. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

As soon as he did, I started to follow Guzzo, but Paul grabbed my arm. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

As soon as my dad came home from his newspaper shift, he asked if my mom had heard anything, but she told him no. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

“Will we soon be in the city, Mamma?” she asked, rubbing her chilled nose, and watching with interest as the patch of moisture which her breath had formed on the pane shrank slowly and vanished. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

"We'll be moving as soon as my parents buy a house." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

It takes a few lines but soon I'm sitting with the March sisters in their drawing room on a wintry afternoon. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

It was a public acknowledgment that Arthur might soon become president and that they all were united behind him. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as the plane took off I got a blanket, covered my head, and tried to sleep. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t thought about those old ladies in a long time, but as soon as Chiron mentioned them, something clicked. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

“You will please visit me again soon,” she said. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

As soon as he says it, he flushes with shame and guilt. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

As soon as they reached the sidewalk, Jamie made his first decision as treasurer. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

Or planned to work on it as soon as the season calmed down. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

“It’s a good sign that it’s taken this long to hit you. I’d have been worried if it had happened sooner.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

A puny arrow connects the filler who with a gap right next door, and the reader gets instant gratification: no sooner does she come across who than she knows what it’s doing. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

Whatever lay behind the move, she soon regretted it. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

‘If you mean that your precious Chief has been hiring ruffians out of the wild, then we’ve not come back too soon.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

“You’ll see me very soon, Harry,” said Sirius, turning to him. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as the first group is done talking about the McCarthy hearings, it’s our turn. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

As soon as they mentioned “the current situation,” Dad told us to go downstairs to play with my little cousin Hua-hua. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Milton saw the bridge strung like a giant, glittering harp over the river, panic seized his soul. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

As soon as I walk into the art room and pick a stool at one of the worktables, I feel like I’m home. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

Since he hadn't enrolled in classes for the coming fall, it seemed his one year off would soon turn into two. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

My fantasy was soon interrupted when someone entered the store. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

“Just as soon as I’m old enough, I’m moving to New York. I’ve already run away twice. One time, I made it all the way to Atlanta.” Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z

I don’t like the word soon because you don’t know when it’s going to sneak up on you and turn into NOW. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the angel spoke, she fixed her attention on three jagged peaks below her and memorized their configuration exactly. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

To this day, if you dropped me blindfolded at my grandparents’ home, I’d know I was there as soon as you opened the door. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

It was yet night, but July nights are short: soon after midnight, dawn comes. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

The wall between my head and hers was only one thin board, and I soon realized it might as well not be there. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

It was this work that soon convinced Vesalius that Galen had had little or no experience of human dissection and encouraged him to prepare his own book on human anatomy. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z

“You know, the sooner we get you out of here the better,” Farid said. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

From those seeds of destruction, we would soon—very soon—harvest our freedom. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He’d just say, “Hello, Timothy,” or “It’s a fine day, isn’t it, Timothy?” and I’d say, “Yes, sir,” or something like that and get away as soon as I could. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

The explosion took out a whole legion of Kronos’s evil meanies as soon as the first harpy went flush. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“She’s helping to start up a hospital in District Four. She wants you to call as soon as we get in.” Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

On June 20, 1921, soon after she began her lessons, Marian graduated from the South Philadelphia High School for Girls. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

“How soon do you want it to get there?” Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Confederate Memorial Day was declared a state holiday in Alabama at the turn of the century, soon after whites rewrote the state constitution to ensure white supremacy. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

He could sit down at the piano, looking as if he had given up on China, but pretty soon his left hand would get the cannon booming and the drums beating. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I had finished “Für Elise” and sat down, my appetite had returned. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

When his wife had a heart attack soon after the charrette, C.P. called Howard in a panic, unable to think what to do. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

Way too soon, we both begin gasping for breath. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

“Let me know as soon as possible about that job!” The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

Her feet made soft clangs on each stair, and soon the answering clangs of her friends’ footfalls rose behind her. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

As soon as Coach blew the whistle, Tyler ran to the locker room. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

At home, the aunts had drawn the older girls aside and warned us that soon we would be señoritas who must guard our bodies like hidden treasure and not let anyone take advantage. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

I can’t even close my bedroom door because she opens it as soon as I do. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Erin drills me in the chest just as soon as I exit through the door. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Perry soon developed his own personal gift for spying out bottles. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

Riding in open country about ten miles south of Washington, John Wilkes Booth and David Herold would soon reach their own safe house. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

And so if I don’t find Viola and Aaron soon I’ll starve to death if this coughing don’t kill me first. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

But pretending to be a writer wasn’t much fun without an audience, so pretty soon she brought her pencil and paper down to the breakfast table. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

As soon as I caught sight of the body I hopped back and gazed off to one side, but I could still hear. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

“Thank you, sir, thank you; I am going this moment myself; and I think the sooner you go the better. I will fetch your greatcoat and open the garden door for you.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

Every now and then the giant tail makes a feeble slap, but the strength is fading and pretty soon that tail will stop moving forever. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Only for the nonce. Storm’s End and Dragonstone are lightly held and must soon fall. And the Nightfort is a haunted ruin, a drear and dreadful place.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

No sooner had he said this than he pounced on a goat and took a bite out of its leg. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

“Don’t you know the weather prophet has told us we shall see the sun pretty soon?” The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z

He said he would get back to Dalgard as soon as possible. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

This now needed another outlet, and soon after the warren had been stopped from growing he introduced the Wide Patrols. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I say it, I feel guilty because I haven’t really seen Bernard acting all that mad recently. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

It was the first appearance of Lawrence’s method for building the world’s first great Big Science laboratory: the remorseless exploitation of cheap graduate-student labor, a resource he would soon have in surfeit. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

But as soon as I took my chair in the trumpet section, I could tell something was up. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Nighttime will be here soon too, which makes me nervous. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

All the while, with one part of his mind, he wondered how soon they would shoot him. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

“If I feel regret,” I say, “it’s that I wasn’t willing to die sooner. That I wasn’t willing to cut my own throat in the Third Trial instead of killing men I’d known for years.” An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

It was soon noticed that when there was work to be done the cat could never be found. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

‘It’s Catholics you’re thinking about. Catholics buy a pistol for a baby soon as it’s born. Some day the Catholics mean to start a war and kill everybody else.’ The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

Usually when Margaret drove me home, she would stop the car, keep her foot on the brake until I got out, then wave good-bye as soon as she saw me enter the house. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

During lunch an announcement was made that the whole school should go into the Assembly Hall and be seated as soon as the meal was over. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, I’m ready for a peak. And soon.” Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

“You are cold; you look miserable. The chocolate will soon be hot. But would you rather have a taste of brandy? I have scarcely touched the bottle which you brought me for my cold.” The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z

As soon as he heard the second click, his fingers seemed to plug them on their own accord. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

As soon as he chased her from the second hole, she turned quickly on her short legs and made for the first. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

Kathy said she had not, but that she was sure she would soon. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

As soon as I opened our front door, I could tell Judy was in a bad mood. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

The flames grew and soon his mother smelled the smoke and rushed in. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

But Newfoundland, as I soon found out, was not much of a country. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Kim showed up on the scene, everyone assumed we’d be best friends just because we were both dark, quiet, studious, and, at least outwardly, serious. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

When they reached the bottom it was so cold that they halted and got out cloaks and hoods, which soon became bedewed with grey drops. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

David had wanted to go sooner but while they were running tests Owen had asked him to wait. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

“She would have coughed up the water anyway, sooner or later.” Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Conway had us up and reading as soon as the readers had been handed out. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

But Don Luis’s warm smile soon melted my fear into awe at finding myself in his house, away from the unpleasant implications of a student face-to-face with the school principal. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

A startled silence was followed by frightened cries and aleluyas and the rustle of everyone rushing to get up from their seats and out of the plane as soon as possible. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

Stanton’s operators could wire news and orders all over the country—and soon telegraph lines across the nation were announcing the news: The president has been assassinated and the secretary of state attacked. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

There wasn’t anything special about it—just a white-and-silver dock face, a black leather strap—but as soon as I saw it I realized that this is what I’d seen him tinkering on all summer. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

He had understood, as soon as he heard about the illegal irrigation, that you could not just waltz over and kick out Joe’s headgate or post a sign ordering him to cease and desist. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I'm in the trees, I retrieve a bow and sheath of arrows from a hollow log. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

He looked more like a cowboy than a West Virginian, with his horseman’s gait and his lean leathery face, but as soon as he started speaking, his voice was pure up-hollow. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Marco saying he had done everything for her, a statement she had not understood at the time and forgotten soon after. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

As soon as I got home, I called Margaret and told her about the tape. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

My mother normally ironed all the clothes as soon as Parvin pulled them off the clothesline—it kept the cotton kamizes from getting hopelessly wrinkled—but today the clothes still sat in their basket untouched. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

I fixed breakfast and soon we were on our way. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Axel sees Daniel in the chair outside Principal Epstein’s office, he says, “Let’s go.” A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

As soon as twilight fell and Thlayli and his rabbits had gone underground, they would come along the ridge and attack the warren. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Miss Peregrine sang out, and no sooner had she said it than another concussion jolted the house, throwing a framed picture off the wall behind me. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

As soon as I see Jason’s mother’s van drive into the parking lot, I unload my backpack: word cards, sketchbook, colored pencils, CD player, and headphones. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

We have to leave our beach soon, anyway. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

He'd written how soon is now and more on the thin white sticker. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Not very soon, but the baby was more than a secret. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

And this I thought: Dear God—protect him—bless him, for living or dead, he shall soon be beneath the earth. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

I would soon kill the wild dogs, but there were many small red foxes on the island. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Salvation is real,” a voice said to him, “God is real. Death may come soon or late, why do you hesitate? Now is the time to seek and serve the Lord.” Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

Maurice had noticed that my sister was very pretty, and soon they were eating lunch together. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

As night fell, the leader of the captors ordered small fires to be made on the beach, and Amari soon smelled the welcome odor of food cooking. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as he disappears, I use the pastels to write Edel a note in our secret code. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

Each of us wanted to be with Zuraiq, but Basel and Muhammad would soon start their school year. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

At the end of the summer they move out of the Loyer house, and soon after that, Anna finds a teaching job and moves thirty miles north of London. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

We’d have to get out soon, but I couldn’t face it yet. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Sounds good,” Tally said, but she wondered if that would be soon enough to save anyone from the operation. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as the priest gets here today, the shradh ceremony can start. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

He was soon the world’s largest distributor in the fastest-growing industry in history. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he added, “We’ll get there. Maybe not soon, but eventually.” The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

We said we’d be back together again soon and that everything would be fine, and at that moment, everyone in the family was united toward the common goal of getting Jeffrey well. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as her chores were out of the way, she could get back to studying her document. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

The Marine who’d been singing started up again as soon as we fired our last burst. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

It seemed to Tree-ear that he would never reach Min’s stall—yet when he did, it was all too soon. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

But I am beginning to sound like the Beards and Parringtons and will soon totally forget Levy Pants, the commercial muse for this particular effort. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Another sip turns into a gulp, and soon it’s almost gone. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

Worst of all, you don’t even stay dry; the waterproofs keep out the rain but make you sweat so much that soon you are clammily sodden. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

Inside were four rows of folding chairs facing the front of the room, which is where Ms. Rubin was standing, waving us in as soon as we walked in the room. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

I read aloud as soon as I find the page. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

“Just beyond the horizon, there lurks a cloud that the winds will soon bring over us,” James Q. Wilson wrote in 1995. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

He broke out into a spastic fit of coughing almost as soon as the joint passed his lips. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

As soon as we hang up, I scramble out of bed. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

I said, though as soon as I picked up the leather-bound book, I knew. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the men left the island a thunderbolt shattered the ship. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

“If I’m out of the hospital in a few days, I’ll be able to read soon.” The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

With their quickened pace, they were soon back at the edge of the yard. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

He loaded the flarepistol and as soon as it was dark they walked out down the beach away from the fire and he asked the boy if he wanted to shoot it. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

Sarai looked down: at the gleam of the Cusp, beyond which the sun was soon to sink, and at the fine thread winding down the valley toward Weep. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

He moved along the bank a few paces where generations of peasants had worn a “highway,” and soon came to the path. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

Neel asked as soon as they were out of earshot of the shore. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

It rained for a few minutes, a cold, driving rain that chilled you in ways you wouldn’t forget very soon. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as she stopped the tightness would come back anyway. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Vincent's letter arrives at Etten on Saturday evening, and Pa leaves for The Hague on Monday morning, which is as soon as he can after his church obligations. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

I’d no sooner pulled them on when another explosion made the windows rattle and the walls shake. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

My loneliness will sooner kill me than the ocean will. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“Now like I said, I didn’t approve of the boy, but I didn’t want anything like this to happen to him. But don’t worry. As soon as I get better, I’ll finish what he started.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I hunkered down into my sleeping spot as soon as we finished our meal, before even the first stars ripped through the black. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

I was going to New York City as soon as the school year was out. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

“He’s going to be gone as soon as they find a place for him in psycho school.” Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z

As soon as Deydey was better, he and Fishtail worked side by side constructing the grave houses for their loved ones. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

I felt the doll crawl into my soaking-wet hood, and not a moment too soon. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

“But holding onto the cities was never sustainable. There are too many factors we cannot account for, and soon even the Survivalist leaders—the mayors, the congressmen—realized that it wasn’t a long-term plan.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

Around this time two Sherpas on the Taiwanese team arrived, followed soon thereafter by Makalu Gau. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, I know something’s got to turn up sooner or later.” Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

Toby and Pete, who used to play with me as soon as they got home from school, now ran immediately to that silly rabbit’s cage to play with him. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z

She felt that if the lump didn’t melt soon and change back into tears, she too would die. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

He sighed, struck a match, and soon had the fire blazing. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

How soon could you be ready to start work? Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

“We’ll know soon enough if someone has been killing those old ladies.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

As soon as we pull in, I look around the yard cautiously. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Neighbors who could afford it soon began bidding against each other for the services of available nurses, until there were times when a nurse’s fee would reach four or five dollars a day. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

‘Coming, sir!’ came the answer from far within, followed soon by Sam himself, wiping his mouth. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

She did not understand what he meant, but soon it became terribly apparent. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Al, I don’t think I’ll be getting married no time soon,” Glenn told him. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

Moss had to get out as soon as possible. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“He’ll be home soon, though. Why don’t we take a break from these potatoes and work on your English for a while? ” The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

She didn’t answer the real question, but I’ll get it out of her soon enough. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Maybe it was because I knew the visit would have to finish pretty soon; maybe I was getting curious to know how exactly Miss Emily and Madame felt about each other. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

She said Nicole was out with her dad, but she was supposed to be back soon. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

“Then we better do that soon,” said Lyra. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

After a while, buildings start sprouting up outside the window, and soon we're entering a city with buildings that are even taller than the ones in Chennai city. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

He turned it off as soon as he pulled it out—if the battery drained on the sucker, there’d be no way to recharge it. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

As soon as we was ten feet from the shop, the smells of the place started me feeling sick for home. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

Grateful that Hirohito would soon tire his “sisters” out, I settled into my book on the porch. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Gradually he had learned to change his behavior and to become one of Village’s happy children, and soon a good student. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

Aaron wailed on, and pretty soon Evan joined him, and the whole room was nothing but noise and complaining, everyone trying to fit somewhere. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

She used to put her coat on a hanger, her sneakers in the closet, and she paid bills as soon as they came. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

It soon became clear to me that George Myers was not as well off as the Deans, probably because of the size of his family. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

Lady Isobel soon appeared in the doorway, holding a candle in her hand. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

No sooner had Dot disappeared than I heard the rumble of a car. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Other virtual worlds soon followed suit, from the Metaverse to the Matrix. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

“But the sooner you succeed the better, yes?” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Ferris could not resist tweaking the Exposition Company for not granting him a concession sooner than it did. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

No sooner had he come to that realization than he heard a sudden crack, loud as thunder, the deck lurched beneath him, and he slid back down into the water. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

One fair evening as soon as supper was done, she dressed in her calico, which was nicer than her light summer cotton, put on her bonnet and good boots, and went out on the street. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

He’ll be back on the field as soon as the play wraps up next week. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

A guard waved the bus through, and soon they arrived within the prison grounds. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

“Why haven’t you spoken to us sooner?” screeched the owl, from higher up in the tree. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

The first night I retired to my room soon after dinner. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

His companions realized the urgency of the situation, but they saw that if Matthias continued to drive himself at this rate, he would soon collapse. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

As soon as she was out, I turned off the light and closed the door, and the two of us ran off down the hall. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Good. But you must remember, Reynard, that you are new. Your time has not yet come. Not yet. It will come soon, however, if only you are patient. I trust you are capable of patience?” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Surely the snake must pass this way soon! Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

Optimism soon revived: The Germans will not come this far. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pretty soon somebody opened the front door and cracked the screen. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Levy would be on a ship soon, destination San Juan. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Two of the king’s men went on ahead, riding swiftly, and passed soon out of sight down into the valley. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

But soon, Nathan came to the part of the song that he didn’t know. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

As soon as she was gone, the pools of poison evaporated. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

“It doesn’t end. It meets another one and pretty soon the water is back and it all mixes together.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as it was fully light they started. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

He felt that something would soon snap within him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

One of the survivors fainted as soon as Reed landed in the longboat, but the other backed away, scrabbling for purchase in the piles of bones. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

I'd let my mind drift and soon it was me behind bars as the snotty kid in Jail Bait saying, "I never thought that carrying a gun would lead to this!" Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

That it wouldn’t be now, wouldn’t be soon. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

They both remembered meeting as soon as they could after school, at the top of the subway stairs, and the excitement they felt, one waiting on the sidewalk, one sprinting up the steps. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

My first trip had ended as soon as the boy was safe—had ended just in time to keep me safe. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

I wished we would get a house soon so my mother could stop working here. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

I get why he keeps his mouth shut as soon as he’s around other kids. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

“Now will be soon enough,” and she held out her arm to him. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

The fire steamed and the smoke swung in slow coils and the boy curled up under the pattering tarp and soon he was asleep. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

Put ten people in a room and a pecking order soon emerges. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

He knew the truth, and soon the rest of my friends did too. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

“I am sorry I have not been able to meet you sooner.” All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

Scott paid no attention to me in the beginning, but soon enough, as my body began to change and I grew into womanhood, he took another look. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

“Never mind, we’ll soon be there. I expect you want your tea,” he said, and he let go my hand because we had reached a bend in the road, and must slow down. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

And at some point soon, Turner knew from his Wandsworth days, the single blow would become a cascade. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to have supper ready soon,” Moms said. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

She put her arms around her, covered her with kisses, and warned her that she would soon begin to menstruate. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

To pass the time, everybody was soon discussing how the tall young Greek with the elegant bearing had become enamored of the dark beauty who was never seen anywhere without her carved olivewood box. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

They left with mirthless smiles which implied that I would soon know what was wrong. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

I head straight for Simon as soon as the song ends. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

No sooner had the crowd thinned than a black boy with a cigarette jutting from his mouth came up to me. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

But they lost interest and, soon, the watch sat abandoned on the straw mat. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

It was becoming quite distinct; he would be able to decipher the words soon, in a moment; even almost now, now, now. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pong swallowed down his fear of being spotted and soon learned to walk forward with purpose—not too fast, not too slow—and to never, ever look over his shoulder. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

As soon as the doctor had gone, Roy and Beatrice hurried outside, where it was safer to talk. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was soon after discharged from the police department. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Before I fell asleep, I lay there hunting for a way to prevent another move so soon. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

“You are cold; you look miserable. The chocolate will soon be hot But would you rather have a taste of brandy? I have scarcely touched the bottle which you brought me for my cold.” The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z

I can tell something is up as soon as I walk in. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Mummy’ll get you a squirrel just as soon as she possibly can.” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z

As I left the house, the screen door slammed itself shut behind me and I yelled, “I’ll be back soon. I promise.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

As soon as I stepped out of the car, I fell in love with the day. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Laurie, I want you to do me a favor, will you?” said Meg, as he stood fanning her when her breath gave out, which it did very soon though she would not own why. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the possibility arose that much more water was involved, the number of potential DNA models alarmingly increased. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

"We’ll soon put that right,” he tells them, "we will just do a small operation, and then you will have perfectly sound feet. Enter them down, sister.” All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z

But when I mentioned the names of Lansing people and places, he remembered many, and pretty soon we sounded as if we had been raised in the same block. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

The rest of us are thinking about the army that will soon descend upon these children. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

I could not have said it then, but I also knew that if I continued I would soon have no respect for myself. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z

As soon as she saw the house Lorraine stopped. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

The tap-tap-tap sound doesn’t stop, though, and soon Ma is standing before me on the sidewalk. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

I don’t know if that’s how it started, but pretty soon, I was praying to him, not because he was worthy or anything like that. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Don’t give up hope. Not yet. It’s too soon.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

It lacked but one thing to place the seal of total success upon it, and that would take place very soon. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

But he soon realized that the Virginia name might have been scaring off the very people his pitch was intended for. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

“Wouldn’t have been two minutes if you had called me soon’s you got there. Sooner. Should have called me soon’s they picked you up.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as they got back to the rest-house, she swallowed six half-gramme tablets of soma, lay down on her bed, and within ten minutes had embarked for lunar eternity. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had come from work as soon as they had called her. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Most of all, they said she was the reason why the Mica Electrons were not soon to become Arizona state basketball champions. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

“Here,” he said, pushing it across the table to Harry, “you’ll know sooner or later anyway. That’s their pretext for going after you.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

I heard crowds ahead, though, and knew I’d soon be spotted by someone who cared if I continued tailing along so obviously. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as she got to the last name and hung the form on the door, Njemile raised her hand. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“As soon as we used deuterons,” Livingston recalled, “we got enormous yields of reactions that had never been seen before.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

“We will see you soon,” Amaka whispered before we hugged good-bye. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

The principle of twisting and winding hadn’t caught on in their world, so all the cords and ropes were braided; but they were strong and flexible, and Mary soon found exactly the sort she wanted. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

She opened the bag as soon as her mom left the room. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

In all of my imaginings, I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was stunned by the flood of e-mail and media attention this column and those that followed soon generated. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

On weekdays, their parents left their apartments soon after dawn for their long commutes to work. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

He would butcher it as soon as the weather was cold enough to keep the pork frozen. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

Some can be reached only by crawling on hands and knees, and the path is so intricate that one would soon be lost without an expert guide. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

While he’s gone, I text my mom to tell her I’ll be heading home soon. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I held my breath and tiptoed extra quiet and extra fast right into the little dead girl’s room and as soon as I did ... woop, zoop, sloop ... my heart jumped down into my stomach. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

His doctor told me that if I didn’t react like I did by getting my brother to the hospital so soon, he would have died. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

The meal was soon over, and they made ready to start. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

As soon as the door clicked shut, Matthias lunged for him. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Mr. Popper soon found that it was not so easy to take a penguin for a stroll. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z

The GAC had reached the conclusion that the intensified test schedule really was placing insupportable pressure on Los Alamos; sooner or later, Oppenheimer feared, the workload would erode the quality of the lab’s product. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

Mom’s scent hugs me as soon as I get in the door. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

I will call out as soon as I can so that they will recognize me. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z

They nicknamed her Hilde, but her father soon began to call her his “little mouse.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

As the delicious smell of meat cooking drifted through the air, everybody worked together, and soon we had a small house with mud walls and a thatched roof and a garden for vegetables nearby. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Slowly, it’s replaced by sadness and, soon, realization. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“Now you have to come back sooner,” he says. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

And as soon as the door slams, he looks back at me, and I take an immediate interest in the winter-dead grass beneath our feet. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

We steered clear of the island, and soon it was just a red patch of haze behind us. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

‘They shall ride with me at early day. The rest may go with Aragorn and ride as soon as they have a mind.’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

The green linen binding looked worn, but that was all Meggie could see because Mo quickly hid the book behind his back as soon as he noticed her. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

No sooner do I solve one problem than I face another. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as he was safely gone Mrs. Frisby scurried down from her tree and into the woods. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

She was always a small woman, but her dialysis was forcing her to lose weight fast, and soon her short, gaunt frame was an almost comical mismatch with her husband’s bulk. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

As soon as I was out of Miles’s sight I began jogging. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

I told her therefore that likely my master—for so I called Dr. Trefusis, though he would have protested—would soon return with me and we would take up residence there. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

He heard the girls whispering, and soon others were whispering too. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

As if heeding Uri’s words, bread soon became something more to believe in than to eat. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z

The art of the Old Stone Age in Europe as we know it today marks the highest achievements of a way of life that began to decline soon after. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

She came in soon afterward and dropped the hot water, splashing it on both of us. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

An old rag, lukewarm water, and elbow grease soon brought a sheen to the table. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

But as soon as we got to Detroit, Byron said, “How we gonna work this record player?” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, I would wear out my welcome by a year if I could, but I have to get back to work soon after Christmas.” My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the light in the bedroom went out there was a stirring and a fluttering all through the farm buildings. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

She soon fell asleep, her head on the dragon’s ball and her hand holding her rice bowl. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

In such conversation an hour was soon gone: Bessie restored to me my bonnet, &c., and, accompanied by her, I quitted the lodge for the hall. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

“We see two half-bloods and a Hunter. All of whom shall soon die.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

It helps, but as soon as the bread splits open it coughs out another cloud. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

Then I heard Dr. Strauss’ voice: “But you’re wrong, Harold. Six weeks from now is still too soon. He’s still changing.” Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

As we leave, the waitress tells us to come back and visit again soon, and Olly promises that we will. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

The animal drew shyly away from the strangers; but her curiosity got the better of her, and soon she was nuzzling Eilonwy’s hand. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as I could without making Mama more suspicious, I excused myself. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Now where was I? Oh yeah, Hades will be mad at both Zeus and Poseidon, because he doesn’t know who took this. Pretty soon, we got a nice little three-way slugfest going.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I get home, I know I’ll want to be here. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

The fish, sardines, would begin gathering soon after, a slow mass of silver rising from below. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Delacruz was transferred to a new prison soon after I mailed him a copy, and I have no idea when it will catch up to him. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He would buy some clothes with his wages as soon as he had the chance. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

“We have to bury Pol as soon as possible.” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

And as soon as it was sucked away, the monkeys began to gather in the fourth. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

The two small boys curl up immediately and will be asleep soon. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

For the music to be over so soon. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

He steered inside of the glow and he thought that now, soon, he must hit the edge of the stream. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as she spoke, a face—if you could call it that—lowered itself to the doorway, and I shivered at the twisted mouth of splintered wooden planks and knotted chains. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

The guard probably lost interest in us as soon as we disappeared from his view, but I wasn't ready to take another chance with my life. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

“I am rather ashamed of writing to you so soon again but if I disguise my writing in the direction I am in hopes the post master at Newcastle will think it is somebody else.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Maybe that was why Ray insisted on learning tae kwon do as soon as he could. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Well, I guess you’d better go to them, then. Goodbye, Junior. Give your mother my love and tell her I’ll write soon.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

They got up and poked around, and soon they came across a plant whose branches were laden with the purple fruits, about the size of small beets, only softer. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

His dissolved army will soon turn over their guns and battle flags. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

“Doesn’t matter anyway. What matters now is that soon we deliver Her Royal Fungus with the cipher of doom. What an awesome day, huh?” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

“But I’m afraid you’re going to need to wrap up soon.” The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I really don’t want to solve another riddle right now, but as soon as Trub says “sticky,” I know exactly what he means. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

There was just the old feeling, the feeling that he had had all his life: he was black and had done wrong; white men were looking at something with which they would soon accuse him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

Galileo began to observe Venus in June 1610, as soon as it distanced itself enough from the sun to be visible. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

I guess I was going to end up with it myself sooner or later. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Her back was soon a patchwork of welts from being whipped when she could not keep up with the rest. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The faster we can clear this stuff away, the sooner we can leave this mound. Maybe we can even get away before the wall collapses.” Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I had caught my breath and stopped trembling, I brought the whistle to my mouth and started running after him. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I walked through the door, I set the vase down on the coffee table in the hallway to the left of the front door and turned around to hug Mamá tightly. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

As soon as his father left, the village was attacked and Musa ran away. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

“Dude,” Percy told the horse, “I’ve gotten suspended for saying less than that. Hazel, he promises you’ll see what he can do as soon as you give the word.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Anyway, as soon as I got my breath back I ran across Route 204. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

It was soon after this trip that Lyell decided to abandon a career in law and devote himself to geology full-time. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

All I know is that somebody needs these large pieces of metal that have something to do with pumping oil as soon as possible when they call him. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

The Erudite girl prods at any weaknesses she sees, and so does Cara, and soon they are all shored up, like we have just built a secure structure. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

At first everyone’s acting silly, but soon they start to concentrate. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

“It slowed down those few cool days, but as soon as the temperature rose again, so did the number of corpses.” Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

No sooner had Ryan sat down at the table than he and the rest of Room 5 stood up again to recite some words about a flag and something about liberty and justice for all. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as she swung the door open, my dad fired a shot. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

As soon as we find seats, Elsie pulls back her hood and grins. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

As soon as he heard the message Jason started, and as he went Hera shed radiant grace upon him, so that all who saw him marveled at him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

No sooner did he emerge than Pyp called out, "Well, come about, let's have a look." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“It’s so soon...The baby’s only a few weeks old.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

The Singing was over, the people were dispersing throughout the city, and the guards, no doubt, would soon resume their search for him. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

As you say, my friend can lead me as soon as I have had a bit of fire and when the sun grows warmer. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Please respond as soon as possible; I only have a short amount of time. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

And soon the word had gone out from the House that the king was indeed come among them, and after war he brought healing; and the news ran through the City. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

“I... I would sooner not, m’lord. Please. I have ... wounds, I... and these clothes, Lord Ramsay gave them to me, he ... he said that I was never to take them off, save at his command...” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

“They shall land soon,” said I. “They shall cross the channel.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

“Naturally, they’re very upset. The sooner we get there, the sooner that child will be with them again.” Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

Last game he had brought her out too soon and lost her to a trebuchet. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I confessed to Tobias, soon after that, that I had lost my entire family. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

But the dogs were so warm against her flank and she was so tired that it didn’t bother her for long, and soon she was fast asleep. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

It’s funny how people ask that as soon as they get you on the phone. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

That’s how I knew if we were likely to flee soon. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

“There were falconers here in the woods. I saw them. They left about an hour ago, soon after the nice woodland coyote killed one of their birds. “I have some good news for you. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

They could not return because the strip that they were opening as they went along would soon close up with a new vegetation that almost seemed to grow before their eyes. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

At ten o’clock in the evening, we were all trying to find a position for a quick nap and soon we were dozing. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The elders decided it was time. There are all kinds of silly rumors about Abba evacuating soon. Some ignoramuses even say the federal troops have entered Awka!” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as we got there, Michael changed from his suit to swim trunks and went sprinting into the ocean. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

I can think of no other reason that honored and honorable Prince Dain, soon to be the ruler of Faerie, would ask for me. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Write me as soon as you get in. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

It shot away down the table as soon as he got within six inches. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Enough scrapes were finished by soon after sunset and next day, sure enough, all the rabbits felt a great deal better for a night underground. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Johnson was in the last year of his four-year term and would soon need to seek reelection. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

If he doesn’t send for you or return to Honduras soon, find someone else before you lose your looks. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

As soon as the last passenger had entered, Rice casually nodded to the engineer, and the wheel began to move. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

As soon as Cain speaks, the stadium falls silent. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

As soon as I did, Hattie rushed at me, her new false tresses bouncing. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

She thought that without noticing that she’d thought it, and she soon forgot it, and only remembered it much later. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

He had assumed he would soon return to his sheep. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

He found it difficult to bear lying quietly during the night, and soon eating no longer gave him the slightest pleasure. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m not dying this second, child, but I will in good time. And that time will be soon. Now. Your magic. I can say the word and it stays, yes?” The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

“Say nothing, my dear Emma, while you oblige me to read—not even of Mrs. Elton. Only one page more. I shall soon have done. What a letter the man writes!” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

I think I’m having a heart attack—but soon realize the pain comes from missing my family. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

But this was a clue they soon seemed to forget. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

No sooner had the automatic doors swallowed him up than the first officer stomped up the stairs of the bus. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

He joined the Klan soon after buying the business. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

He thought suddenly of poor Willie and decided to send him a quart of whiskey sometime soon. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

“Well, fancy that. You know all their names? I usually forget them soon after I've made them up.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

I was convinced it had killed my grandfather and that it would soon return for me. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

She didn’t stop, and pretty soon she’d forced me to the far end of the strip until I literally fell backward to the floor. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

I was conscious as I moved about my flat, from one familiar room to another, that the years of my independence could soon be over. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Kate called after her, “You can have the other half as soon as he goes. Now hurry up.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Emma soon recollected, and understood him; and while she joined in the laugh, it was evident from Jane’s countenance that she too was really hearing him, though trying to seem deaf. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

She decorated the living room walls with her oil paintings, and soon every square inch was covered, except for the space above her typewriter reserved for index cards. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

But he soon comes back with word that Lincoln will not be allowed inside. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

The fire-control crews were soon overwhelmed, and in a matter of minutes the Coventry was listing badly to port. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

As soon as Sam had struck a spark into the tinder, it kindled the dry grass and a flurry of flame and smoke went up. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

“His ‘couple of questions’ stretched into an interrogation from which I soon discovered that he knew more about me than I could possibly remember about myself.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Eleanor slipped in the house, she could hear them fighting. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

He’d also written to Mom, and whatever he said must have convinced her, because she took it up with Dad as soon as he got home from work. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

If Easter Sunday was coming soon, it meant the end of school was only weeks away. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally I insisted we return home, but there matters soon grew even worse than before. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

He was walking away from her, and she willed herself nearer—no sooner wishing it than she was right behind him. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

“I’ve seen the ladies in Hartford. Kit, how soon are you going to open them?” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

I almost never slept deeply anymore—as soon as she said my name, I always sat up immediately, no matter how tired I was. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the set was over, he’d practically ran over people getting down to our table. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Nathan and Lily found a table on the outdoor patio and sat down to put their heads together for a chat, I told them I was off to find the store. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

“Spare the daughter of Zeus. She will join us soon enough. Kill the others.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

“I mean if she can breathe on her own, then she’ll wake up soon?” If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

This evening, as soon as they had begun to feed, Hazel returned to the matter. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

He’s soon finished, and then in one swift motion he throws the new bottle out the window. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Anya drew another arrow as soon as she let the first one go. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

“Purr at me again, little kitty, I’ll be wearing you soon.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

“Another! so soon!” she exclaimed, her eyes filled with delight. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And my mom’s going to be back soon.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

All the contestants are talking, doing their hair, and laughing, but as soon as everyone catches sight of me, the room falls uncomfortably silent. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

As soon as he turned down Burman Street, Bryson could hear their feet quicken, hear the footfalls on the pavement speed up like rain going from drizzle to downpour. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Everyone expects me to apologize, but this is not something I can apologize for, because I told the truth, and sooner or later Mother was bound to find out anyway. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

Jam lay them out on her parents’ bed, then started back downstairs, but as soon as she touched the banister, she paused. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

He went to the improvised infirmary to get a package of cotton and found some handkerchiefs, but it was soon clear that they were insufficient. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as our gazes met, her mouth puckered as if she had swallowed a spoonful of horseradish. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

No sooner had Morris closed the door than Margaret said, “Lets eat.” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He felt so strong that he was sure he soon would be able to get up and walk. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

"Your brothers will be home soon. Oma will come over to tuck you in," she says as she slips into her old, brown woolen coat. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Three days. I’ve got to catch some fella on the Mississippi Oil and Gas Board. I wish I’d known about it sooner.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

He would see it soon enough, inside and out, and he would see, too, where it came from soon enough—soon enough. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Almost as soon as the strike began, the Seattle Central Labor Council called for a general strike of all workers throughout the city—an unheard-of act. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as he was out of sight, Bast leaned close to Chronicler’s ear. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

On the other hand, when you want power from a piston engine, the engine responds as soon as your hand moves the throttle. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I guess I’m not getting elected homecoming king anytime soon, right?” Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

As soon as Miss K left, Melissa, taking the precaution of leaving the door open, posted herself as a lookout. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the water hits my lips, I gulp it down so fast I almost forget to breathe. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

And with the steady advances in telecommunications, they would soon be able to disseminate their own digital content in so many new ways to so many more people. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z

No sooner had I won my right to the school grounds than a new dread arose. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as he was out of the guidance counselor’s office, he threw the article in the trash. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

But all too soon Dustfinger told her to turn off along a minor road leading away from the coast, away from the sea and the brightly colored houses, and into the dark. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

As soon as he read it, he picked up the phone and called her. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Philomena said, Our little cousin no sooner gets off the boat than you are at her. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

“Very soon now your shapes will settle. Look around and take this sight into your memory.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

She accepted it with fulsome thanks; it was lovely to behold, and all that burnished copper would flash prettily in the sun, though if actual battle threatened, she would sooner be clad in steel. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Laura had been watching for him, and she ran out to the wagon as soon as it stopped by the barnyard. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

I soon graduated to the next level of responsibility, which was night duty. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as they touched him, she fell into his mind, out of the dust and smoke of the fire-painted night and into...a place she’d never been. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

“Yo, man, I just had to take Fab home right quick. I’ll be back soon—just save a bottle for me....What?” American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

He had made a lucky guess, and his waist pouch would soon be filled with rice. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

They were soon up, and ready at that word; but I was not to take my men unharmed from this place, even from this. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s a lot of champagne and too many handshakes and a speech by Pez, charming as always, and as soon as it’s over, their collective security convenes at the exit and they’re off. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

As soon as she handed out a new piece of music, she’d ask him to stand up and play it, not just for the trumpet section, but for the whole band. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I try to imagine his village, Werowocomoco, and hope that soon I will be allowed on one of Captain Smith’s exploration trips so that I’ll see an Indian village for myself. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

Pretty soon, I could see all her front teeth. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

“Have at it. I’m moving soon anyway and won’t be able to bring it.” They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Lillian went up to her husband and as soon as every eye was on her, she curtsied charmingly and asked him for the next dance. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

But as soon as I spoke, I understood her accusation. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

It was soon to become the basis of the most influential philosophy in Western history—the Aristotelian doctrine that would live for two millennia. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

He was sure that if all the kids stopped buying lunch, sooner or later someone would figure out that it was all Nick Allen’s idea. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

He said, “She needs to rest. She will die soon.” The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

As soon as his father left, Doon slipped the case off his pillow. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

A special messenger brought her each edition of the New York City newspapers soon after it left the presses. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

The coach advanced, but, as soon as his foot touched the cairn, the stones rumbled like they were coming to the boil. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

“The times demand sacrifices, Anne. Just for a week or so. Women will soon come to the city looking for work, and you and our aunt will be able to hire a full staff.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

There are other historians of grammar who say this Love-His-Labour-Is-Lost explanation is ignorant conjecture and should be forgotten as soon as heard. Eats, Shoots & Leaves 2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

As soon as the guys saw me coming, they knew what I was going to say. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

At long last, a bird landed near the bowl and soon had his beak dipped in the milk. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

As soon as I was old enough, my parents gave me my first library card. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

He adjusted his pace to match the roaches and soon found a comfortable rhythm. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Ghost boys scream, holler, echo, “Not fair. Died too young. Too soon.” Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

“The brutal fact is that we have been losing ground at an increasing rate,” McNamara warned in a memo soon after Rolling Thunder began. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

My only wish was to take the shower as soon as possible and lie down on a cot. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as he hopped the rails and disappeared up the path, the cars moved back to block my view. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

‘Tell Gandalf to hurry along the East Road: we shall soon be back on it and going as fast as we can.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Dalio realized the pizza shop would be closing soon, so he tried to end the conversation. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

As soon as the teacher made his announcements, new masters—foremen from camp factories, mines, and farms—came to the school and led students away. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

But in the latter I was soon proved mistaken. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Attackers slipped away as soon as retribution had been exacted. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

He turned back to the house as soon as he felt he wouldn’t be missed from the crowd and mounted the porch. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

She was never coy, and she would have ordinarily replied much sooner. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Both Jeanne and Jacob silently resolved to grab as many of those old, tattered volumes as they could carry as soon as Michelangelo’s diversion began. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

She started off the “Happy Birthday” song but soon was drowned out by the boys, who screamed it rather than sang. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

For practical purposes, the fact that feeding is interrupted promptly is of course an enormous advantage, for crop damage stops almost as soon as the pathogen is applied. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z

But as soon as the princess said this, her mother was gone. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Many of your groupmates probably do. The males, at least. And they all will, soon. Females too.” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as he saw her car turn in, Jesse raced out the kitchen door through the rain and met her halfway up the drive. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

“This is a new development, courtesy of the Erudite. We have been injecting every Dauntless throughout the day, and I assume all other factions will comply as soon as possible.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

Rader said, in a voice that was both sonorous and emphatic, sometimes aggressive, that Fischer would like to announce that he will soon be back at the 64 squares and 32 pieces again...quite soon. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Aunty Onenu said your boyfriend is a black American and he is coming soon?” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Said Sullivan, “It soon became noticeable that he was progressively and grossly apologizing to the Eastern men for the presence of their benighted brethren of the West.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

The tide that lifts you now will soon recede. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Pippin soon began to feel sleepy, and staggered once or twice; but each time a tall Elf at his side put out his arm and saved him from a fall. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

We just shiver, my stomach grumbling, and as soon as Helena is asleep, I let myself cry. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

The state was threatening to ban the organization, with cabinet ministers warning the ANC that it would soon be battered with “an ungloved fist.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Elizebeth soon would turn thirty, well beyond the age when most women in the 1920s started their families, and they were both eager to be parents. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Even though I hear the words, I forget them as soon as they’re said. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“The answer is no, you didn’t, because no, I wasn’t. Besides, Finnegan was going to find something to fire me for sooner or later. I’m glad it was something worth getting fired over.” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Vetch had been three years at the School, and soon would be made sorcerer; he thought no more of performing the lesser arts of magic than a bird thinks of flying. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Pompey boarded the boat, the army escort stabbed him to death. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

Vietnamization would show the North Vietnamese he was serious about working out a diplomatic solution, and at the same time assure Americans the war would soon be over. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

As soon as Wes stood up, he stumbled back to the ground. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

In my junior year of high school, me and three of my close friends began to hold the meetings of what would soon become the infamous Geek Club. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

They were issued a new plane, and as soon as Aleksandr’s shoulder was in working order, they were back in the sky. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

“They’ve been gone for years and soon everything they left behind will be burned. Should burn the graveyard, too, if you ask me, if dirt and bones would burn.” Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

“Vanessa Martin, school’s been in session for three weeks now. You think you want to join us sometime soon?” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

I asked what time the attack was to be and they said as soon as it was dark. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

An orderly at the hospital was in the pay of an undertaker whom he notified as soon as a death occurred. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You have to respond soon. Don’t leave her hanging.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

I soon became involved in mediating a bitter political dispute right in Johannesburg. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Chinwe Jideze brought me a big card that read “Get well soon to someone special,” and she sat by my bed and talked to me, in confidential whispers, as if we had always been friends. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

How soon before they figured out it was all my fault? Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

As soon as their eyes met, his hands dropped to his sides and he gave a little winded sigh as he continued to look at her hard. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

As soon as he saw us, he came running, throwing himself on us. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

“We expect a ship soon out of Liverpool carrying the finest teas and beans. Your business will be appreciated.” Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I walked out to his garage, and as soon as I saw his eyes I knew: He was wasted. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

As soon as I was inside I called Mrs. Cooper to let her know that I was home. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“As soon as you’ve got your strength back,” said Mama, “you can look.” Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

At first the way wasn’t difficult, but soon it was blocked by boulders they had to climb. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

A church organ piped a shoulder-rocking beat, soon followed by Mahalia Jackson’s deep, soulful voice belting “Oh Happy Day.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

Then Mrs Taylor whispered something in Mrs Smith's ear, causing the latter to reply: 'He said he'd try to be along as soon as he could.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

But they did not know this, because as soon as he reached the gate, they arrested him. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z

But there was no clue—via Purple or anything else—stating when or where the attack would occur, except that it would likely be very soon, in December. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know, so I had to stick around and have Sapo talk to Bodega on my behalf as soon as possible or my chance at making a deal would be over. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

But as soon as listeners started nodding, it became very persuasive. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“How soon can you get five thousand dollars?” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

I knew this was going to happen after I found out she was sick; I just didn’t think it would happen so soon. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Billy, knowing the plane was going to crash pretty soon, closed his eyes, traveled in time back to 1944. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

He soon acquired the forlorn look that one sees in vegetarians. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

"Speeding up the mounting process and skipping inspections buys us eleven days. If Bruce can pull a rabbit out of a hat and get done sooner, Maurice can do some inspections." The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

For no less under compulsion do men tell lies rather than the truth, either enduring rather than telling the truth or easily making false accusations so that the torture may stop sooner. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z

Besides, as soon as they sat down, tiredness came over them, heavy as three folded blankets. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

The fire was contained to the west side, and they hoped to have it out soon. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

As soon as I could recover myself sufficiently, I hurried out after him and looked for him in the neighbouring streets; but he was gone. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

N and I need to meet soon and figure this out. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

As the crowd packed tighter, people slipped in between me and Jules and Aileen, and soon we were all dancing with other people. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

She heard a man’s voice saying, “You’ve got to trust her. When she has those sleeps you have to leave her alone till she wakes up, she’ll wake up pretty soon.” Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Acererak came to life as soon as she set foot on the first step. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

As soon as I nudged Otto awake he was at the water’s edge, lapping away. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

But now, with Twelve coming so soon and the volunteer hours ending, it didn’t seem to matter. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

I continued my above-average work, and was soon promoted to Standard Four, with the highest marks in the class. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

I will as soon as I get back to Paradise. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

But soon, for better or worse, I’ll sleep in my own bed and use a real toilet. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

But as soon as that bell rang and Bryson left school, he noticed that Slim and some of the other boys were following him down Portal Avenue. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

I did not want to give my parents the choice of saying no, so as soon as I entered the house, I said, “Are you ready? We have to be there by seven-thirty.” Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

Ann was soon a power to be reckoned with at City Hall, at the DSS offices a few blocks away, at the public housing projects, and wherever poor black people protested unfair treatment. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

‘But he’s our go-between. As soon as he gives Hazel the word, she will -’ ‘Gah!’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

More affectionate nicknames would soon follow: Rock, Kryptonite, Kibbles ’n Bits, Scrabble, and Love. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

He knew that it would fade, so long as he wasn’t touching mesarthium, and return as soon as he did. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

“Soon, Kate, very soon. There remains one more test, but after that, whether you pass or fail, I promise you all a good supper. Fair enough?” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

All I could think of was to assign each a number, but that soon led to further confusion, as I forgot what number I'd given to which man. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

And this I did as soon as I was strong and could walk. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Please have a seat. The mayor will be right with you. Or pretty soon.” The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

It’s warm with a crisp wind, a signal that nights will soon be colder and darker. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

“My son sucked one liter from my husband’s car this morning, just so I can get to the market. O di egwu. I hope fuel comes soon.” Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

Really, as soon as I could explain that to myself. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

“No sooner do we get out of one trouble than down comes another. There doesn’t seem to be anything to hold on to when Mother’s gone, so I’m all at sea.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was horribly dangerous, but at any rate there was no telescreen in the room, a point he had made sure of as soon as he came in. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

Pretty soon, all the code crackers in the room were laughing and applauding, giving Jake a standing ovation. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

He knows his hands will soon get frostbite and then he won’t be able to grip the oars. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

As our client wishes the delivery made as soon as possible, we shall be obliged by your having teams ready at King’s Cross at the time named and forthwith conveying the goods to destination. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

“Just for a little while. Papi will be home soon. You know he gets home early on Saturdays.” Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

Some level of accord is reached, and soon enough she and Madame Manec are back in the kitchen at Number 4 rue Vauborel. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

“You will be free as soon as you are twenty-one, but I am a slave for life! Have not I as good a right to be free as you have?” Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 1845-05-01T00:00:00Z

"I would sooner face any number of swords than sit helpless like this, pretending to enjoy the company of this flock of frightened hens." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

It seemed inevitable that the state would attempt to put us out of business as a legal organization as soon as it could. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

No sooner have the outside doors been reinforced than van Maaren rears his head again. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

What was more important to me was the fact that, at ten, I was suddenly old—or rather, would be old soon. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

As soon as anyone opened the boot, which they did at half the checkpoints, the chickens began to carry on like—well, like chickens! Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

“He’ll be up soon and I can last. You have to last. Don’t even speak of it.” The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

“This one’s definitely coming in soon,” he said. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Jewish parents could no longer reassure children with the phrase "It will soon be over," and a new phrase surfaced: "If this is the worst that happens." The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

Instead of cutting as soon as he felt the first little halt, as he usually did, he let the knife move on to another and another. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

As soon as the front door was closed, Papa went in and flushed it, and when it worked, we all hooted with delight. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

Up ahead, the plesiosaur riders were probably readying their artillery, or simply loading their muskets to enfilade them as soon as they were in range. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

She’d find out sooner or later, when it was on the news, because all the Miami TV stations broadcast to the Keys. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

The day might come soon when she would have need of every knight. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Winnie was concerned, and I soon learned that there were press reports that I was having a toe amputated. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“That’s ridiculous, Judith. He couldn’t mean any such thing — so soon — could he, Mercy?” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

“As soon as I leave here, I’ll speak with the proper authorities to have him sent home.” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

“It’s from Ayesha. She knocked while you were sleeping but didn’t want to wake you. Her family caught an early transport out, but she said she’d see you soon.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

As soon as Fiver had found a place to clamber out, he led the way along the edge to the bank which Hazel had been looking at before Hawkbit spoke to him. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Those little daily acts of thoughtfulness were much appreciated and the men soon loved him.” Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

He would find out soon enough that his trick had not worked. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

“But authorities are looking for her....We hope to find her very soon,” he added more forcefully. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Her feet are free of the three-inch heels she’d worn as soon as the religious part of the wedding was over, causing her to tower over almost everyone. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

“At least you don’t have the smell of spices attacking you as soon as you enter,” I joke, trying to put her at ease. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

As soon as you got off the trolley. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“He changed his Kansas City address soon after it became known that we were working on him. We feel sure he has been paid to skip.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

I came down as soon as I thought there was a prospect of breakfast. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

But soon enough he was no longer saying anything. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

“The bonfire will be over soon. People will be walking home.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

An officer soon boarded the bus, ordering Brooks off. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

We knew the pair was in trouble as soon as we saw them. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

So he let himself be led to a golden bed at the back of the hall, where he soon fell asleep. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

The soldiers turned in the other direction and soon the track was a path again and was leaving the stream. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

That night, as soon as I heard my dad pull into the driveway I ran outside to greet him. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

“Why my grandfather taught me to swim as soon as I could walk.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

He planned to present the treaty to his father as soon as he was back in Cathair, and if possible, he would bring the King himself to Taninli the next year. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

But I got her to ease up as soon as I asked her if that’s what she sounded like when she used to howl like a wolf when she was a kid. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

If he’d been thinking straight, he would’ve switched the ship’s detection system from radar to sonar as soon as they left Charleston Harbor. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Grandma Sands laughed just like the Wicked Witch of the West and said, “Honey, we got to talk. You jus’ be patient and soon’s he gets up I want all of y’all to meet him.” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Soon or late he would need to face the red priestess, but he would sooner it was not in the queen’s presence. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

General O’Duffy is forming an Irish Brigade that will soon sail off to Spain to fight with that great Catholic Generalissimo Franco himself, and Mr. Griffin would be a powerful addition to the Brigade. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

He was told to go back to work as soon as possible. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“Listen, I need to talk to Henry as soon as possible. I can’t even imagine—God, I need to talk to him.” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

I remember starting to hound her as soon as the sun went down. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I said that, I thought: And that's how I’m different from Dad. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

My father had commandeered his car as soon as we got back as if he had somewhere important to go, and my mother was off to her gallery. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

The Space Race began soon after the Allies won World War II. America and the former Soviet Union inherited and made use of German technology, specifically rocket technology. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z

“No. Nahlrout, of course. I must be getting old to not notice it sooner. It also explains why you’re not bleeding all over my nice clean table.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

My drug experimentation soon spun out of control. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I would just as soon remain jamona than shed that many tears over a man. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

“As soon as I saw that big yellow tag on the map of Texas, I figured you were up to something. Besides, I’ve overheard your Arletta Paisley enough to know where she’s from.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

The sooner we put the house back in order, the sooner all of us could rest. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

I didn’t go out for inclusion classes all day—I wanted to study until the last minute—but as soon as the last bell rings, I grab Catherine’s arm. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

“Right? And as soon as you call a dude on it, they get all hella defensive about it.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

The thought came suddenly to him: ‘He’s spotted us! It’s all up, or it soon will be. Now, Sam Gamgee, this is the end of ends.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

As soon as it saw me look up, it took off running. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

The snow will let up soon, I told myself. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

So Helena would return to the village and her family soon. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

This time, the scene shows Hideo turning around a few seconds sooner and calling Sasuke back before he can go into the trees. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Nightfall would be on them soon, and the red god must be fed. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

But I remonstrated with him and soon we were on our way back to City Hall. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I visualized how I would stand on my toes, the sooner to see his face. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

But it was just like before: as soon as he saw Alex and Nunu and Radar, his face opened up, and a kind old man smiled out. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

Elizabeth hoped she had silenced him; but he soon afterwards said: Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

As soon as I see him breathing heavy and steady I get up, go to Smitty, and I tell him that it’s after eight o’clock. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

The phones started ringing at CBS’s New York headquarters as soon as the creature emerged from its cylinder. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

Americans soon discovered that stills were no longer confined to the South. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

The rabbi would begin the service in a strong, vibrant voice that soon blended in with the voices of the congregation. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

As soon as I take the picture she is standing next to me, jumping and giggling every few seconds as she watches herself appear on the greenish film. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Some of these were easy to break, but soon it became clear that the Nazis had made a game-changing decision. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

The silvery pellawi-fur dried fast, and as soon as the wool of the facing was at least warm, if not dry, he wrapped himself in it and stretched out by the firepit. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I allowed myself to feel anything for Barack, the feelings came rushing—a toppling blast of lust, gratitude, fulfillment, wonder. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

I would sooner my men die fighting for the Ned’s little girl than alone and hungry in the snow, weeping tears that freeze upon their cheeks. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

It tasted like a foot, but soon, Seven’s own feet, followed by her legs, torso, arms, and finally her head, disappeared into thin air. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

As soon as you pass the test, you’re allowed to ask for cows from everyone in your family who is present. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as he touched her she seemed to wince and stiffen. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

When he read newspaper accounts of the arrest of Klaus Fuchs in Britain, he knew it would be soon. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the bird’s feet touched down, the flimsy cover of the top comic gave way, and the bird—with a startled Oh! Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

Dizziness edged with blue lights came fringing his forehead, and he knew that he would be fainting soon. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I might be crossing soon. I can’t work at the fruit store forever. There’s nothing for me here. I’m sick of this place.” I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

And as soon as I saw the Santa Maria bridge, which marked the entrance to the city limits, I yelled out, “We’re here! We’re here!” The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

Stanley was relieved to be left alone, but he was so thirsty he felt as if he would die if he didn't get something to drink soon. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

Gurgi and the bard, however, appeared delighted at the strange turn of events, and set heartily to eating the food that soon arrived at the table. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z

I asked as soon as they were inside. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Pretty soon most of the blanket was covered. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Sometimes, when Pa had walked his traplines quickly because the traps were empty, or when he had got some game sooner than usual, he would come home early. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

He helped prepare Woodhull’s remarks, but she was a quick study and she soon embraced the arguments as her own. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

My stomach twists as soon as I see it. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

As soon as I realized this, I felt like I was no longer a little girl but had become a big girl. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

For one hopeful moment, she thought it might be that strange tingle she’d sensed in her feet before, but all too soon it subsided, utterly ordinary. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

You’ll sleep on stone, too exhausted to complain or plot, and soon you ’11forget what it was like to be warm, but you might remember what it was to be a man. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

But soon thereafter his fortunes took a sharp turn for the better. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Maybe in the earliest hours of the morning, just before waking up, you’ll slide into your own unconscious mind, but you’ll wake all too soon. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

“But he’ll be coming along soon. Do you see the trucks?” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z

Declan wants to get out of school as soon as he can and get a job selling linoleum at Cannock’s big shop on Patrick Street. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

“I came as soon as I heard,” he said. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

But soon Gwen became distracted by a handsome young lord of her own, and Ash excused herself from the dancing circle, feeling that she had had enough. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

No sooner had those formalities of greeting been com-pleted than the king had said to his host, "Take me down to your crypt, Eddard. I would pay my respects." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

They departed soon after to drive through the night. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

The husbands would just as soon have not gone to their in-laws, but they felt annoyed at the father's strutting. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

She wiped her lips with a napkin and said, "As soon as we arrived back in Norway, I picked up the telephone and made a call to England." The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z

As soon as we were done, his face resumed its sternness. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

I felt guilty as soon as I said it. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

Without saying so, they made it clear that they would prefer that my long interrogation come to an end—and soon. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

As soon as Scylla entered the water she was changed into a frightful monster. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m hoping they’ll let us drive the camper back to Georgia. They’ll likely confiscate it as soon as we get there because of—” Now his face is turning red. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z

“The sooner you learn that nice white folks are few and far between, the easier your life will be, kiddo. At least, they’re not nice to girls like you and me.” Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

As soon as he had finished his unassuming report, however, everyone in the audience knew that a bombshell had exploded in the world of Joshua Lederberg. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

Her voice was now so shrill only bats would be able to hear it soon, but she had reached a level of indignation that rendered her temporarily speechless, and Ron seized his opportunity. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

“I’ll get the hang of it all as soon as I can. When do we have the chance of a patrol?” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’ll see you soon, then,” she said, and headed back into the kitchen as I stood alone with my mind blown. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

But soon they began to fall down into the darkness, and as the sun turned west a grey shadow crept over their faces. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

“The guy following us is a total doofus. As soon as you can ditch him, let us out, then keep on going to the bridge.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

Of course, as soon as she started digging for her money, I started searching for mine, y’know, to be a gentleman. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

As soon as her bedroom door closed, we retreated to my room. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

No sooner had she spoken the words than the darkness began to dissipate. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

As soon as my mom is gone, Shay asks, “So, Ally?” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

As soon as he found out about the agreement, Mr. Brown hitched his luxurious glassed-in coach to the train and disappeared from Macondo along with the more prominent representatives of his company. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

“He was soon a great favorite in the family, and gradually filled the void made in all our hearts by the loss of the brother and son.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

As soon as I turned the page I saw myself. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“I’ll get this into the right hands as soon as I can.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

Lyra was lighter than the rucksack but awkwarder, because the rucksack’s weight was taken on the shoulders, whereas carrying Lyra, Malcolm soon remembered, involved both arms. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

As soon as I said this, I knew I was wrong. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I mentioned him a confusing welter of emotions rose up in me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Yes, Lydia got plenty of pictures, as usual, but he wanted to send Amelia photos of himself and the master and upload them to the Bloodfall forums as soon as possible. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as they were done, they washed their hands extra carefully at the pump to make sure not a speck of dirt would smudge the catalog. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“As soon as I can scrape the funds together, we’re gone. Just be careful till then.” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

“His boat is here, so he is, too. We’ll see him soon enough. Nowhere much to go on this island except round and round.” Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

As soon as Ellsberg’s platoon started moving forward, a burst of machine gunfire erupted from the tree line. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

As soon as we broke free, I saw it was Art dragging me along, his mammoth muscles straining against his shirt. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

No sooner did she see them than she longed to try them on again. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

One morning, I accompanied Farmer on a trip that I would soon learn was not unusual for him. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

She started shaking her head as soon as I entered, anticipating my broken-record request. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

But he knew, as soon as he arrived, that he did not need the sugar to cancel out his GI crewcut and his American smile. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m sorry I didn’t say it sooner,” I said. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

The more she practices, the sooner she'll be back into her native tongue, the aunts insist. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

Before I finished elementary school, that cane would become a crutch and soon after that two crutches. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

They were probably off eating somewhere, but Hattie would certainly return soon. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

If Shagrat got away, he would soon get help and come back. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

“Tobias, wait—” I walk out, and some of the pressure inside me releases as soon as I’m not in that room anymore. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

“I knew he would find out about it sooner or later,” he said softly, looking very sad. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

Though, soon enough, Axel knows, with Byrd’s attention, and the sunlight from the window, those nesting plants will grow up too. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

So soon after watching his mother’s coffin lowered into the ground, he’d felt an unshakable need to bury the body. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

As soon as she hung up, the phone rang. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Being naturally cheerful and bold, though, she soon grinned and joked. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

They moved at a great speed as soon as they had left the hills, and made a noise like a rushing wind. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

As soon as the table was clear and the dishes were clean, I headed straight to my room and closed the door. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

Such spell-walls must be ever renewed, and soon he saw that if he spent all his strength on these defenses, he would be of no use to the islanders. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z

Sometimes, when we were waiting to make a move, to go into some area where we hadn’t been before, it was as if the time would never come soon enough. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

The warder was quite crude, but he soon began to relax a bit around this one prisoner. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’d just as soon you did,” he said with a rueful smile. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

But the spectral seemed suddenly insubstantial, and no sooner did this thought occur than she melted away. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

I hope we get to hang out together soon. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z

“Perhaps not yet. But soon. Will you continue your quest?” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

It was given out that the pasture was exhausted and needed re-seeding; but it soon became known that Napoleon intended to sow it with barley. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

Mr. Chris said they knew winter was coming soon, and they had to get all the noise out of their systems. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

Born on March 13, 2001, in the birthing shed across the road, 534 and his mother were turned out to pasture just as soon as the eighty-pound calf could stand up. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

No, the inmate said, he would be happy to go home as soon as he could. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“He go for Maputo soon,” said the trader as the musician slung the guitar over his back. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Captain Nemo has planted his flag on the South Pole, but if he doesn’t move the submarine north soon, they will become trapped in ice. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

“You mean like an adoring dog. And just as soon as Ratignolle appeared on the scene, then it was like a dog. ‘ The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z

As soon as the second tray is safely inside, Rhiannon joins me. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

As soon as he was sure, Balthamos hauled the body out of the stream and laid it carefully on the grass, folding the priest’s hands over his breast and closing his eyes. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

When a departing Hollywood film crew forgot to pack its loudspeaker equipment, racetrackers appropriated the gear, fiddled with it, and soon fashioned the first race-calling public address system. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as she turned her back, I checked my phone. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

That incident took place soon after the chimps had lost their initial terror of me but before they had learned to accept me calmly as part of their forest world. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

If he doesn’t see me and know sooner than that. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

As soon as I said it, I wished I hadn't spoken my first thought out loud. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I deeply wanted to leave prison as soon as I could, but to do so on such short notice would not be wise. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She’d been glaring at Briares, but Tyson got her attention as soon as he nailed her in the chest with the pole, pushing her back into the wall. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

My zeal made me forget these rebuffs, for I was sure that an atmosphere of trust would be created as soon as I had explained my project to them. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Gloria and Ruth—Gram’s best friends since childhood—make a beeline for me as soon as they walk in the door. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

But soon Ahmad left college and enrolled in a naval officer’s training academy. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

As soon as Toby walked into the trailer, Jimmy folded up a notebook they’d been writing in and nodded at Bo. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as the door closed behind her, Lily marched past me and out to the lounge chair to retrieve her magazines. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

“The sooner you get started, the sooner you’ll make the segregationists real happy. They’ll love broadcasting the headlines across the world.” Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

In fact, the competence and dedication of the young conductor would soon come to the attention of his superiors, who would waste no time offering the stalwart fellow a promotion. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

The surgery he had undergone had been successful, and he would soon be strong enough to make the long walk home. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

I said I would marry her as soon as I completed my studies. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

And if night fell too soon and Justin was forced to go home by foot over the Bruckner Expressway overpass in the dark, he knew to run all the way. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

They had no sooner made it to the interstate than Julian fell asleep. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

By soon after 1000 B.C. the Bantu had emerged from the eastern side of the forest into the more open country of East Africa’s Rift Valley and Great Lakes. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

“Boil water, if you can. God willing, some ships may come soon.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Black conjured heavy manacles from thin air; soon Pettigrew was upright again, left arm chained to Lupin’s right, right arm to Ron’s left. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as he walked inside, the principal smiled. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as we were on the other side of the wall she grabbed my arm. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

V had recognized the property immediately, as soon as it had appeared through the trees at the end of the long dirt road. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Her own vote was for lighting out as soon as possible. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

Maybe it’s an inheritable twitch and I will soon be moving on from fabric to flesh. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Falcons kick off, and soon enough I get my first run. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

The other train rocked and started moving again, and soon we too were on our way. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

But though the Nazi government of Hitler’s Third Reich was clearly going to have to admit defeat pretty soon, they didn’t give up easily. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

She began to think of Emeline’s departure as a disappearance and recalled that soon after Emeline’s last visit a curious change in routine had occurred within Holmes’s building. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

Thomas asked, but knew the answer as soon as he spoke. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

But as soon as Jeremiah took control, he spent most of the season’s profits in the bars of Lilongwe and Kasungu. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z

Parry as soon as the attack begins or at the end, when the fencer is vulnerable with his foil arm fully extended. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

Maybe she had just been angry at something we had done, but was forgiving us and would send for us soon. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

I breathed in a big gulp of air, let it out, and asked him if he would have to leave us soon, when everyone goes in different directions. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Little by little his head slipped lower, and Alice said nothing, and Lyra slept on; and soon all three of them were fast asleep. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

“Abeg. I’ve heard that before. I still regret that day, my plantain seriously suffered. I think you ate most of them as soon as I removed them from the frying pan.” Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Mike went to work as soon as Webb came in. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

"It really is. How soon can you get to Dar al-Islam?" City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

"I wondered if all the crying I did hurt you. I wonder if that's why you are born too soon." The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“I will go,” said Lancelot, “as soon as you promise on your knighthood not to kill women.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

The cruelty of it—the bizarreness of being forced to look happy about handling creatures who could kill you as soon as look at you—was one thing she wouldn't miss about working here. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Still, I cut the engine as soon as I was in a spot, so that the thunderous volume wouldn’t draw attention to me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

I can tell he’s dying to get out to that garage as soon as humanly possible. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

And soon everything Mason Darlington Burgess had ever wanted slipped through his fingers and floated up into the air, where it spread like a fog throughout the entire wide room. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

I cannot keep you here indefinitely, the sooner you go the better. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

My grandfather, not knowing he was soon to be fired, had splurged on four tickets to The Minotaur, playing at the Family. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

The entire assemblage joined in and soon the air was filled with a hymnlike freedom song. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

I know that with your counsel and good judgment, we will soon see the day when the enemy are forced to go elsewhere and leave Redwall in peace.” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

But I soon saw that two dogs stood out from the rest of the pack, between it and Rontu, and that their muzzles were wet with blood. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pigeons were bountiful, and there would soon be more. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

Ben and I can’t come to the phone at the moment, but leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I pray this grief of yours will soon abate and that you will return to your usual self.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

“That went well,” Wynn said as soon as Nan’s door closed. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

As soon as the shot was heard he was brought down by two simultaneous bullets whose origin was never established and a shout of many voices shook the night. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

Pilate came to see Macon right away and soon as she saw me she knew what my trouble was. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

The sun brushed through the trees and the wind carried just a hint of the cool that fall would soon be bringing. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

As soon as I got past it, so nobody could see me from the tavern, I climbed over the stone wall into Sanford’s pasture and began running across the fields towards Colonel Read’s house. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

With Westerberg in stir, there was no work at the grain elevator for McCandless, so on October 23, sooner than he might have under different circumstances, the boy left town and resumed a nomadic existence. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Never before had he tasted such food, and he had soon eaten it all up. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

The ground grew soft, and in places boggy; springs appeared in the banks, and soon they found themselves following a brook that trickled and babbled through a weedy bed. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Then one evening, at the end of June, soon after Frodo’s plan had been finally arranged, he suddenly announced that he was going off again next morning. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

French reappeared shortly before the baby was born, but the months of worrying had weakened the developing fetus; Ann lost the child soon after the birth. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

I said I hoped that a climate conducive to a negotiated settlement could soon be achieved, ending the need for the armed struggle. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I spotted Cinna as soon as he took his place, but even his presence cannot relax me. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

When it was truly black about them he unfastened the straps on the backpack and pulled out the blankets and spread them over the boy and soon the boy was sleeping. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

He was supposed to pay for Andrew’s school fees and groceries, but he started falling behind even on that, and soon my mom was paying for everything. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Why hadn’t they figured out a way to come last night, as soon as they knew about the alternate world? The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

It had begun beating like this as soon as he knew that he had got away. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

There was soon light enough for them to see one another’s faces. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z

They walked under sculptures of open books dangling from wires like birds in flight and soon found themselves in front of City Lights. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

As soon as she walked away, Gran’s face split into a huge grin and she hugged my shoulders. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

The announcer soon corrected himself, but it hardly dimmed the celebration in Torrance. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z

As soon as he did, the pain crept in. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

They wondered at this, but they soon discovered the reason of it. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

“And Rosamond Oliver?” suggested Mary, the words seeming to escape her lips involuntarily: for no sooner had she uttered them, than she made a gesture as if wishing to recall them. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

We soon saw an old wagon road that led up to a lonesome chimney and on to a shady creek. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

It was still too big for my finger, but it would fit soon. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

“As soon as he did that,” explained Orwen, “he knew every bit as much as we did. It was a magical brew, you understand, a recipe for wisdom.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z

Little did I know how soon that relief would be gone. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Mama said I just had the wind knocked out of me, and I would feel better soon. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Outside it smelled as if it would soon rain again. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as she left I pulled an old photograph of me out of my jeans and set it on my desk. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Don’t you think it’s a little soon for you to be coming in here and, like, touching me?” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

The time for grief was short, and the walking began again soon after dark. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tom came bubbling up with a message from Vincent: the Corps would move soon, on further orders. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I have hemlock boughs on it now, but hope to have deer hide soon. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had no sooner gotten dressed than I remembered! Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You are hiding Jews, Miss Podgórska. Or you will be very soon.” The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

Stephen’s parents rush to the school soon after and storm into the office. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

Some cries were long and full of panic and the labor of running, others were cut off almost as soon as they began. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

However I soon saw that some of the questioners were out to catch me, to prove me a fraud. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

“That I’d give up the cause I devoted my life to? I came to warn Brum as soon as I could.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

He can’t keep secrets at all, so as soon as I walk through the door, he says, “I have something for you, but I haven’t wrapped it yet, so don’t go into my bedroom.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“And soon I shall catch a centaur and give it to you.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

He cursed himself for not noticing the current sooner, and not paddling out while it had still been weak enough to let him. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

He was coming soon, maybe even that very night. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

It was too soon, her youth and prettiness had frightened him, he was too much used to living without women—he did not know the reason. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

“I finished the sea salt caramel as soon as you left,” she says. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

I write: Not yet Am currently in hell, but will leave as soon as possible. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Briggs’s rules prohibiting publication of fission-related articles soon expanded to a blanket ban on any discussion of the topic outside the confines of the laboratory. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

“You will soon be cooler, if you sit still,” said Emma. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

But as soon as she’d set them all on the table and taken her seat...BOOM! As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z