| 单词 | soothe |
| 例句 | I stroked his back gently, soothing him, chasing away the nightmare. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z As we continued walking, the darkness soothed me. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z After a few more soothing words and caresses, Rupa was able to milk her until the pail was more than half full. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z A light rain had fallen just before dawn, soothing my leaves, if not my mood. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z As she spoke she saw his eyes grow calmer, as if her words were soothing him. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z They scurried tantalizingly up and down the trunk, heedless of any danger—so close, yet just out of reach— “Easy, children,” Penelope soothed. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z The subtrans bullets through the tunnels beneath New York City, whisper quiet, its movement almost soothing. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Her serenity and the rhythm of the task helped soothe Tree-ear’s raw nerves. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z The rhythm of the rain on the windshield of Dad’s truck would almost be soothing if I weren’t so crazed with anticipation. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Her voice was soothing, and the drink she had given me made me sleepy. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the look he wore when he’d channeled his fear about everything into the singular focus of protecting her, when he had made decisions that could soothe his anxiety with their firmness, their surety. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The argument with Valley and then Poppy immediately after had given her a stomachache that not even her father’s soothing guinea-hen-weed tea could help. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes to soothe myself and instead imagined the guards denying me entry. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z The sound of the wheels on the train tracks became a music that soothed him. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z Now the blue-black cold feels crisp and clean, soothing after the smoke. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z It soothed me to take part in this simple routine. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Gradually the reason for his silence was hidden away, entombed somewhere deep in the soothing folds of the fact of it. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The vet adds something in a soothing voice, but I can’t make out her words. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Her guidance and faith were soothing to me. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Plus, it soothes my soul to think I’m doing some good when I end a shambler, sending them on to their well-deserved immortal rest. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z As she worked she chatted to herself in a pleasant, soothing voice. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He said that she’s back to smoking to soothe her nerves.” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Thunderstorm outside the window, that’s why she’s awake, they can hear, they sleep, they can be startled, even there in the soothing of the heart, like waves on the shore around them. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s soothing to see an entire world at once—to see the pieces and know how it all fits together. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Apart from keeping her company, apart from soothing her woes, apart from keeping an occasional eye on her, there was little we could do to improve the situation. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The man was reaching sideways for something, and after a few moments a marvelous soothing coolness spread into his hand from the stumps of his fingers as the man massaged a salve into his skin. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z To hasten a cure the community constructed a stage and musicians were hired to play soothing dance music so that the dancers might slowly waltz themselves back to good spiritual health. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The mud oozes warm and soft between my toes, soothing my aching joints. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She is soothing, but not soporific; intoxicating without inebriation. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Max paused; Bigger knew that he was searching for words that would soothe him, and he did not want them. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She turns and calls, “Nurse? Nurse!” then tries again to soothe me. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z She took a few shuddering breaths and sipped the soothing drink. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She rocked, gazing out at the twilight, and the soothing feeling came reliably into her bones. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Nervousness made Jake’s lips twitch raggedly and he drank to soothe himself. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z "Looks like you're coming out of it already," she observes, and I have to admit her voice is pretty soothing. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z "The only thing that soothes the horrendous pain is listening to music." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z He spread his long, white fingers in a soothing gesture. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z My hair lay plastered, flat and dark against my scalp, and when I rubbed it, a misty spray of soothing droplets rained down on me. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I started on the card and let Arletta’s voice and the act of making something soothe my feelings. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Then she crawled into her cozy home in the hope that sleep would soothe her hunger. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It was kind of soothing like that, with a dozen wooden knuckles massaging my back. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z The rain began falling again, first in the trees, then in the mud puddles, then, faintly, like a soothing murmur, on the tent top. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Alex longed to be ejected, to be bodily lifted from Yankee Stadium, from the Bronx, from New York, from Earth itself, to be slingshotted into the soothing void of space. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z And although I still didn’t know where this conversation was going, I felt soothed. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z His voice sounded soothing, like I was back home. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z But Pantalaimon was trembling and shivering, and nothing Lyra could do could soothe him into stillness, or quiet the soft little moan he couldn’t help uttering. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She is given hot saltwater baths to soothe her bruises and stitches. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z It is impossible to tell whether Osiander’s preface soothed any ruffled feathers at the Vatican, but the evidence suggests that there were no ruffled feathers there to soothe. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes and felt his hands on my temples where the pulses beat, gently stroking, soothing me in the only way he could. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Once again Mrs. B had had to soothe the forever-wailing little one. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Laney was put in charge of soothing Jessie’s wounded soul by feeding her cheese croissants while Isa, Hyacinth, and Oliver gathered cleaning supplies and a garbage bag and went upstairs. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Want a visitor?” he asks, his voice low and soothing. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z What if, from the beginning, she had soothed the fears of Weep instead of stoking them? Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The dry breeze from inland coupled with the cool ocean air was perfectly soothing. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Its new owners circled it and touched it now and then, the way you touch a dangerous horse to soothe him. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 But she was kind and patient, and she knew how to soothe a fevered brow with a cool cloth as well as anyone. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The water was vile, but it helped and so did the news and Nettle’s soothing whisper. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The cold night air was soothing on his throbbing nose. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “You not die, Missus,” Amari said in her most soothing voice. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The run-in with Tante Heleen had left her shaken, and the heft of the daggers in her hands wasn’t enough to soothe her rattled nerves. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Everything about her seemed tranquil and soothing, pillowy almost, and gave me a feeling I could sink into. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “Burn it inside the wasi. Breathe in the smoke. It will help soothe your headaches.” The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z He turned to Jonas and tried to speak in a soothing voice. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Let me see if I can explain,” she says, her voice suddenly soothing again. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z She feels the rolling pressure of his thumbs against her arches, the soothing grip of his hands on her swollen ankles. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z We tried to reason with her, more to calm ourselves, to catch our breath, than to soothe her: “She is hallucinating because she is thirsty, poor woman . . . That’s why she speaks of flames devouring her. . .” Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite all this, his blandness was perfectly tolerable, even soothing. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z And Twig made that soothing egg-cracking motion down my back, and my chest tightened. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The instinct to soothe, to make it better. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z “She’ll be back next month,” Mrs. Moss said in her fake soothing voice. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z The voices coming from the dark bedroom made a soothing rhythm. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Breathe in through your nose, hold it, breathe out through your mouth,” Beth says in a low, soothing voice. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He is soothed by the chill of the air-conditioning, by the beautifully carved plaster ceiling, by the voices that echo pleasantly in the marbled interior. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The warmth soothed his skin, which had become itchy and sore. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Different ratios gave different tones that could soothe or disturb. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z At least, that was what Ophie told herself to soothe her envy. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z It was soothing, somehow, to the feelings to find myself dissociated even in the mind of this poor madman from the others; but all the same I do not follow his thought. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z "They will, sweet baby," his mother soothed him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Yet when Precious Coins was about to be born and the hospital miles away with bombs falling like hailstones, it was Mother alone who soothed the frantic household and quietly delivered the baby. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Damper winds soothed her back Her newspapers were running low. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He says this like he’s trying to soothe away reality. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z I then run my fingers under cool water to soothe them. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I pictured Tidings leaving Dismay’s collar in such a soothing place, a place where Dismay might have chosen to come, if he’d been able. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I blink to soothe my eyes from the assault my neon-blue walls are giving them. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Amah would tell these people a story; her safe, soothing voice would wrap them in a warm blanket. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Says the man ain’t got many friends ’cause he don’t have no idea that a good lie tolt at the right time can go a long way to soothing folks’ ruffled feathers. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z The deep mud of the shallows was cool and soothing to his bare feet, but he could take no pleasure in it. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z After a while the painful gulps wore themselves out and the tears running down April’s cheeks began to feel almost good, soothing like warm rain. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Most nights, though, the animals preferred to stay on the cliff, and then she slept easily, soothed by their incessant murmuring. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The words didn’t matter, only the melody, only the soothing rhythm. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Fact, her whole body be so full a sharp knobs and corners, it’s no wonder she can’t soothe that baby. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z But that day I received no words of solace, no soothing verbal balm from my schoolmate. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Claire wrapped her arms around the neck of the impatient creature and tried to soothe him by murmuring meaningless sounds. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I remember how calm she had always seemed when I was little, with her soothing voice and gentle smile. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z As I sang the ancient tune quietly to myself, I realized it was the refrain Mamá had sung to us to soothe our nerves on dark, rainy nights when we were very young. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z As for the greenness, it was so fresh and soothing that strength and comfort seemed to be physically pouring into my system through my eyes. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z It had happened the same way in the river: the moon had appeared and the rush of water had subsided; the world had been somehow soothed. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The cat survived, because Geraldine was seldom away from home, and could effectively soothe the animal when Junior abused him. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z The wide warm night and the scent of flowers and the sea, and the silence, bathed them like soothing water. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Her voice was intoxicating: soothing, sweet, musical, and young, too. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z As if I could soothe the convulsions out of him. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She had never experienced anything that was quite so jarring and soothing at the same time. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “I’m here, baby, Aibee’s here,” I rock and soothe, rock and soothe. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Maybe because his voice is low and smooth and almost soothing. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The soft bluish glow of the television soothes me. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The quiet soothed her, and the gentle rocking motion set Catelyn to swaying in her saddle. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “I’m from Earth! My name is Jonathan Williams, and these ” “Yes, I know,” soothed Mr. Xxx, and fired his gun. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Its constant music and the cooler air around it always soothed her. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z The soothing pressure of a hand holding my own. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The wooden animal in your pocket will soothe your fingers, which are simply looking for something to touch. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z It took a lot of tactful correspondence before Kepler was able to soothe Tycho’s offended feelings and restore friendly relations with the great astronomer. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z There's something soothing about the steady beat of a hammer, and I start to calm. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z I chose the sloth because its demeanor—calm, quiet and introspective—did something to soothe my shattered self. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z We sat in soothing silence, listening to the leaden tick of the hallway clock and the barking of a nearby dog. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I concentrated on their rhythmic murmurs coming from the steps, and that sound, isolated from all others, soothed and lulled me to sleep. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Her words bathed my ears like a soothing balm. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Some nights they crossed small streams, which gave them a chance to refresh themselves, quench their thirst, and soothe their aching feet. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “There wasn’t even a motion on the floor to make ourselves an association,” Ruby soothed. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s only a job, he said, trying to soothe me. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z The fall colors were soothing and we stayed for hours, gazing down at the quiet valley. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z "It burned, he said. He tore it off. The herbwomen made him a new one, wet and soothing." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z That night, Candice got up to find something to soothe her stomach. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Water always soothes me: hearing its movement, swimming in it, or watching the waves tumble. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z The man spoke in soothing tones as he wrapped the swallow in a measure of cloth and bound it inside his coat. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “It will all take just a minute,” said Tootie in a low, soothing voice. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z The baobab trees tower over us, and I start to feel their soothing energy settling over me. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z She managed to soothe him, but when he took up the cry again late that night, she resolved to end his misery once and for all. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z They had to be soothed while the tears ran down their faces. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Tom and Miss Baker sat at either end of the long couch and she read aloud to him from the "Saturday Evening Post"--the words, murmurous and uninflected, running together in a soothing tune. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z The soft leather feels soothing and for a moment I’m calmed by the memories of the hours spent wrapped in it. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He stops fights, ejects drunks, soothes hysteria, cures headaches, and tends bar. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The dimness soothed me, dulling the hard edges of the day. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He picked up the child, soothing him in his arms, and then gave him to Ira. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman who knew him, had watched his teeth appear, stuck her finger in his mouth to soothe his gums. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z The sealed window soothed her with its sturdy termination, its unassailable finality. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The soothing blue walls of Life on the Slave Ship evoked the Atlantic sky. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z His voice was soothing and hushed in mystery. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “You betrayed me! After all I did for you—welcomed you to my Institute, soothed your fears with my Whisperer, offered you a role in my Improvement—after all this, you chose to defy me?” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “Singer,” he called, “come sing us something soothing.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He sat on the cold concrete and sucked in another soothing breath. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She recalled lying down on the comforter, looking out at the trees, listening to the river roaring endlessly below, wondering if the noise would eventually go from soothing to unbearable. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Jon soothed him with a word and paused to stroke his muzzle. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Immediately Holmes deployed his tools of seduction, his soothing voice and touch and frank blue gaze. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Not even Lillian could soothe him and make him re-enter family life. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z That’s just how he talks, but it sounds so musical and soothing with that English accent. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Oh God,” Zeke says, and he rocks back and forth like his body wants to be a child again, soothed by motion as a child is. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z The old King was trying to soothe him. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Each one, no matter what it was, soothed me. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Soft, soothing, low—I wonder, then, if that is something they teach their initiates here. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z A silvery gray twilight soothed her burning skin. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She weaved dreams in time to the soothing monotonous clicking. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Conferences dragged, producers got inspirations that had to carefully get shot down, directors needed their egos soothed. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The chaplain’s wife was a sweet, soothing, considerate woman, and he yearned to touch the warm flesh of her slender arm again and stroke her smooth black hair, to hear her intimate, comforting voice. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z No trees stirred in the wind, and there was no stream to soothe her fears with the gentle music of water. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Javier began to run his hand along Moss’s short-cropped hair, and then dug his fingers in, scratching, and Moss found it relaxing and soothing. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Cady tried to soothe the ache she felt in her chest, dull and worrying, whenever she thought too hard about leaving Miss Mallory and the orphanage for good. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z When he had been punished the cool green grass and the singing water soothed him. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Pomp, sensible of our friend’s more delicate sentiments, rushed to soothe: “No, not on Christmas Eve, Slant. No wise.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z It was a very soothing sound, like a father humming a toddler to sleep. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z We put the container under the sink and hoped that the water would soothe the soon-to-be-hatched baby birds. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “Perhaps she was only being nice,” said Jane to soothe him, but in her heart she felt as disturbed as Michael was. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z I remember the way Halmoni would sing me to sleep, beating the soothing rhythm of a song on the wing of my shoulder blade. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z It was all very soothing, and as soon as the fog of worry dissipated, everyone’s normal hearty breakfast appetites returned, including Penelope’s. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Pickett’s horse, catching the General’s excitement, reared and wheeled; Pickett soothed him. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It was her sister Hermione she was soothing—Hermione, stealer of scenes, little mistress of histrionics, whom she pressed against her breasts. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He clawed himself raw and it seemed that the itching would never be soothed. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z He soothed Baby with a ball of candy gum and eased the coat from her shoulders. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I let her lead me to the table, where the hot broth and gritty cornmeal soothed the ache. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “Kindly report to your assigned library cart,” said a soothing female voice oozing out of the second floor’s ceiling speakers. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Elnora made shushing noises and reached out as if to soothe me. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Her voice was soothing, but smooth and strong too. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I reached out with my other hand and petted him, trying to soothe him as much as myself. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z The man’s nervousness was soothed a little by her humble tone, and the spies had the good sense to look modest and harmless. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z As punishment, Mamita beat me with a eucalyptus stick, but later, when I told Matilde about it, teary and embarrassed, she held my hand and used that same soothing voice. l’ll help you, little sister. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s proportions were ninety per cent of Mrs. Hubbard’s to a soothing ten percent of the conductor’s. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Bristle and Pax herded him into the cool dark of the reeds and soothed him until he understood that he was unharmed. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I made some sort of soothing reply, but with the licence of age she did not listen, hobbling away mumbling that it was her fault. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Even if he still didn’t fully understand how it worked, it soothed him. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Some still cried a little from homesickness, and there would be much comforting going on at this time, with arms around shoulders and soothing words. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I stand and admire it in silence and am soothed by the sight of the falling water. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z A summer calm laid its soothing hand over everything, like death. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z And they soothed him and they said over and over, the elder son and the second son, “Rest assured, our father, rest assured. The land is not to be sold.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z “Please stand back,” said the soothing voice in the ceiling. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Papa cut him short then, but I could not hear much of what he said, because he spoke in low, soothing tones, as though he were calming Ade down. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Alys watched her, and knew that the herbs in the mug would soothe the panic that had afflicted her, that soon she would calm and likely sleep for a bit. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z There are no tall buildings around or sirens or loud music and voices—just the soothing sound of speeding cars in the distance. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “That canna be,” she had said loudly, and began to rock back and forth in her chair as if to try to soothe a deep pain. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Though they didn’t carry the same weight as a coach in the coach’s box, they soothed my soul and buoyed my spirits to no end. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The liquor stoked a soothing warmth in my chest. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The soft brown mud felt good between her toes and helped to soothe her blisters. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The litter swayed side to side, a soothing movement that made him feel as if he were a child being rocked to sleep in his mother’s arms. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Gentle Mother, strength of women, help our daughters through this fray, soothe,the wrath and tame the fury, teach us all a kinder way. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The lapping sounds are both soothing and anxiety producing. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The garden's green was as soothing to the eye as the deep blue of that rug. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z And her voice was so soft, so gentle and soothing that he wanted to let all of it go, not to be here. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z We hadn’t bothered to turn on the overhead light, and that was soothing, too—just sitting in the dark. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z No amount of fancy Pond’s Cold Cream would soothe the chapped cheeks and nose that were now my badge of homestead honor. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z And they played cool, soft, soothing music with nothing much to distinguish it. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Taisin had almost nodded off to sleep in her seat, the sound of the rain soothing away the bumpy discomfort of the King’s Highway. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Here there was still mud underfoot, cool and soothing after the hot baked clay of the roads. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Pop Pop says the best way to soothe the soreness is to sit in a bath of Epsom salt. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The noise, the rank stinks, the shouldering contact of human flesh soothed his jangled nerves. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Seema soothed the girls while I cleaned up the shards of glass. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z In the years that he had looked after me from Pollsmoor through Victor Verster, we had never discussed politics, but our bond was an unspoken one and I would miss his soothing presence. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He kept it for a while, soothing his own nervousness at what had occurred, then let it go and returned to his bed. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z His voice had a soothing gravity and his smile was disarmingly gentle. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z To see them all the way out here soothes him, as though he has turned and found an old friend floating beside him in the middle of the sea. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z In January, when he stopped working at his carrel in the library, he set up his desk there deliberately, partly because the room soothed him, and partly because it was a place Shoba avoided. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I guide her in front of me and get her to lie down, stroking her arm to soothe her. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The chazzan’s sonorous chanting soothed me like balm on a burn. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I walk along the breakwater in the soothing Vancouver drizzle, the halftones of the seashore, the stroking of the small waves. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The men shuddered, their daemons bristled or shook themselves or cawed harshly, and the men soothed them. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z All their repugnance was contained in the neat balance of the triangles—a balance that soothed him, transferred some of its equilibrium to him. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Still, there was no time to soothe my pride. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s surprising how soothing that sound can be. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She thinks of her father and his endless destinations, his suitcase filled with rag dolls and oranges, his voice soothing as leaves. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Dany stroked the swell of her belly gently, wishing she could reach him, touch him, soothe him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I smile, relieved, as the rain puts out the fire and soothes the burns on my hands. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Her voice remained soothing and calm, but now held a menacing undertone. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The General Manager’s voice had long died to a rather soothing murmur in Gloria’s ears. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z They reinsert their tubes and talk to me in soothing voices that never reach me. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I soothed myself by spending time choosing a dress to wear for my birthday dinner. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z There’s something soothing about the mindless, easy motion of it. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Even the cops riding horseback added to the sense of normalcy, the clop-clop-clop of the horses’ hooves making a soothing noise. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z In a soothing voice, she reminded her sister of the faith that had always sustained her. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Or was she soothing herself by being busy? Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The mud plaster was more soothing, and the herbwomen made him poppy wine as well. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Aurelia was asked a few essential questions, was briefly soothed and handed over to her nurse, who was brusquely summoned from her peaceful retreat. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Sierra opened her eyes reluctantly, releasing the soothing ebb and flow of the spirit world. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Milking was one of his tasks at home and the familiar pattern of sound soothed him. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z “We haven’t come back to stay,” said Harry, rubbing his scar, trying to soothe the pain. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z It soothed her to do so, and passed the time. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Such stroking and soothing murmurs would have been a release for Cecilia after a frustrating day whose various crosscurrents of feeling she had preferred not to examine. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The tears didn’t soothe my heart as they usually did. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a soothing rhythm the way they were put together with crumbly thin lines of white mortar. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z A human enticing a sheep from its flock with a soothing voice and then butchering it. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He had spoken to the Mountain of Gont, calming it, and had stilled the trembling precipices of the Overfell as one soothes a frightened beast. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z The warmth of the water instantly soothes my skin, while the oils start to work their scented magic. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Lyra, soothing Pantalaimon, glanced at Will and saw that he knew what it meant: the medicine was ready. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Calm down, Mom,” I said in my most soothing voice, walking slowly away from Alice. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She just focused on her hands, and the soothing sensation of growth flowing out from them. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “But, you,” she said, stroking my cheek, “are my sweetest gift. The life surprise that soothed all my ills and gave me my greatest joys. I feel so blessed you are mine.” Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z “No, Reynard, in this case simplicity is essential. My Whisperer is designed to soothe troubled minds, and nothing soothes the mind more effectively than a simple answer to a complicated problem.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Like most hypochondriacs, he had an oddly soothing bedside manner. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The fans on the ceiling made a soothing whir. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z The floors were shining, the walls a cool, soothing white, and the titles of the paintings were written in Spanish, with the English translation as a secondary thing. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z The cool water soothes my skin; it dulls the burning pain of the cuts on my head and above my eye. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z For at that very second a disagreement broke out between Baroness Hoover and her husband: “We shall catch a play in London, dear. Will that make it all right?” he soothed. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z But Bull’s voice, at its worst, was reassuring and soothing compared to the D.I.’s. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z It was not that she wanted to soothe Baby; it was that, day after day, she found herself rejecting the finality of Ugwu’s death. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He stroked Gwenforte’s head, and she stared up at him, apparently hypnotized, immobilized by his words and his soothing hand—save for a faint tremor in her legs. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Mama, who often kept Papa calm with her soothing voice, murmured from under the covers, “That would seem wise.” The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Malcolm hurried through the meal and burned his mouth, but soothed it with a piece of cold plum pie and cream. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “Then, the firemen. Oh my word, so wonderful, Dèja. Racing, carrying sixty-five pounds of equipment, moving like warriors. A few helmet lights crisscrossed in the stairwell. A captain kept soothing, ‘Stay calm. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z The truck’s motion and the beer were soothing; the steel and glass closed out everything. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The pharmacist sold me blister packs of pills to soothe pain, bring down fever, and help you sleep. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z It was soothing, meditative for both mother and daughter. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z But they wanted to soothe my parents, and they asked Shannon if she would give them a phone number so they could call me. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z The cloth was soothing, but Irri seemed so sad, it frightened her. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I know the stars and movements planetary.4 With one whiff, I can sniff out dysentery, And also, I am practicing the way To soothe my patients — and to make them pay. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Clayton continued on, the words familiar and soothing, rolling melodically around inside his mind as he read. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z His voice, deep and soothing, comforting and familiar as a cotton T-shirt, made the lump rise in her throat again. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Miss Huey began to talk in a low, soothing voice, smoothing the salve on my temples and fitting the small electric buttons on either side of my head. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Somehow, pain felt proper; it steadied my voice and soothed my shaky breath. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The distress of course was shared between them, but she felt it her duty to be positive and soothing. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The message this time is to soothe this old lady’s loneliness. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The pallet looked soothing and cool, and the thought of climbing the stairs again made me weary. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She knew no one who would be willing to soothe or comfort or aid a grievously wounded being. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She was speaking Flemish to him, soothing him, surely telling him that everything was going to be all right. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I want to scream out, asking why The scattered stars shower down like icicles tonight, but nothing soothes me. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z You have to move slowly and speak in a soft, soothing voice. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z This was what soothed her as she sank deeper under the city. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z So the women, to justify their own judgment, cherished their men more, soothed the pride and vanity Sula had bruised. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Seeing Meg’s usually gentle temper was roused and her pride hurt by this mischievous joke, Mrs. March soothed her by promises of entire silence and great discretion for the future. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Hazel spoke in a soothing voice, like she was trying to calm a horse. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z After bouncing for months on the run, the sway of the sea soothed like a lullaby. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I found it all soothing and my mind felt at ease. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Venia and Octavia, a plump woman whose entire body has been dyed a pale shade of pea green, rub me down with a lotion that first stings but then soothes my raw skin. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The radio crackles and squawks, interrupted now and then by a soothing French voice, then a wisp of violin and a quiet French horn. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z I remember how I cried and whined about the hot sun and how the touch of Pa’s hand on my head soothed me. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Making soup illegal, outlawing rats, these things soothed the poor kings heart. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Ophie’s duties at Daffodil Manor took on a rhythm that, while not soothing, was at least predictable. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z It soothed her to sleep “out under the stars,” to row over flooded farmland, and to paddle a canoe. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The words resonating in his ears soothe the last of his nerves. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The darkness soothed me, making it easier to speak. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The woman's friendly voice warmed the star, soothed her: just the right mixture of practicality and concern. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z He slid into the singing of the green part now, melodic and soothing, a relief after the frigid destruction that had made his voice harsh and forbidding. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She spoke in a low, soft, warmly melodious voice that soothed those who listened. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Sleep-deprived, our breath shallow and soothing, we drift in and out of sleep. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Without a word he began to lick them clean; his tongue was soothing on the burns, and she felt as safe as she had ever felt in her life. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “We’ll deal with that when we get to Rome,” Piper suggested, putting a little charmspeak in her voice to soothe her friend’s nerves. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The rocking water could not soothe my thoughts, but the feelings beating me up inside finally knocked me out. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z After a while, sleep plucked at him with soft fingers, soothing away the ache. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Hearing wild barks in the middle of a city had been jarring, unexpected, but now they were soothing. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The air was warm, the sound of the waves soothing. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “Now,” Andrea said in a soothing voice, “feel a warmth in your chest—a wonderful warmth that travels from your chest...to your shoulders...now down your arms...and into your fingertips.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I should offer her some soothing words, but I am a knot of rage and violence, and I ain't got anything like her platitudes. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z And with all this soothing predictability, I would soon fall asleep. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The translation of a few pages of German occupied an hour; then I got my palette and pencils, and fell to the more soothing, because easier occupation, of completing Rosamond Oliver’s miniature. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The soothing tone of his voice made me feel sick. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I'm naked, but the bedclothes arc soothing against my skin. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Charles said that when Annie was unwell, “her mother lying down beside her seemed to soothe her in a manner quite different from what it would have done to any of our other children.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Everything is gonna be fine,” my father said, trying to soothe her. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Our house, Mother adjusting Papa’s tie in the kitchen, the lily of the valley, Grandma...Her face soothed me somehow. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I let her hold and soothe me like a little child, until I fell asleep. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z “He defies me on purpose and drives me to madness,” complained the king, while Gertrude sought to soothe his choler. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z She was big boned and solid, with intense blue eyes, a generous mouth, and soothing hands with short fingernails. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Poppy said it before bedtime or if they fell off their bikes—as a soothing syrup, to make them feel sweetened again. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “I wanna go home,” Pita cried, reaching for Juanita, who took her in her arms and kissed her forehead like Mamá soothes us. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z The wide calmness didn’t match my mood, or soothe me. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The tone was soft and soothing, but also commanding—like a hypnotist giving orders. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z But it was not so painful as it had been on the mountainside, for here he could apply handfuls of cooling, soothing mud to the wound. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z I am soothed and consoled, patted, cherished as if in shock. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z When Laurent spoke, his tone was soothing — trying to defuse the sudden hostility. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z When nobody soothed me, I started to whimper “You Are My Sunshine” until I fell asleep. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z The old woman answered her with little soothing pats of the hand. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z He looked up, confused and frightened, and let Aunt Queen soothe him with one of her warm, soft hugs until he was able to speak. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The white sand and pleasantly underdeveloped beachfront were spectacular and soothing. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Osiander’s preface certainly didn’t soothe the Lutherans, and the book was roundly condemned by the European protestant movement. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z He stops fights, ejects drunks, soothes hysteria, cures headaches, and tends bar. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Massage specialists came by once a week to try to soothe the constant, heavy stiffness he felt. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It was oddly soothing, being able to do that. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They are ready companions, and their job is to soothe the lonely feeling of these men for a woman and a homeland. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He was patting the fabric of his pack, probably trying to soothe his angry marten. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He was the guy who wrote the properties of things, like how aloe soothes skin, and ginseng gives you focus. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Some feeling was slowly returning to them, mostly a stinging, prickly heat that was like a painful mockery of the soothing warmth I had felt a minute ago when I was drifting off to sleep. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It is black all around me, soothing and empty. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, do not say such things. I know how you loved the king,” I murmured, trying to soothe her. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z My mother sits on the side of the bed and Prim crawls right up next to me and they hold me, making quiet soothing sounds, until I am mostly cried out. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Peeta holds me on his lap, speaking soothing words, rocking me gently. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z It is the most popular way-stop on the Alaska Highway, and McCandless decided to pause there for a soak in the soothing waters. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It had been up to Bran to soothe him and bid the Freys welcome. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Her will took hold again and she lay still while Tom read bits out of the Almanac to soothe her. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Anita Baker’s soothing voice filled the car, and my mom and I sang the lyrics together. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “We’re going to be fine,” he said, his voice low and rumbling and soothing. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I chewed the leaves Mechtild gave me to soothe my stomach, but they were soon gone. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I could hear noises from the bathroom upstairs: Jeffrey vomiting and my mom trying to soothe him. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z But when she thinks about his life as a whole, it seems to her “that God himself had gently laid him to sleep, having first comforted and soothed him.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z This was much the same: the fragile skin, the soothing water, the gentle motion of his hand, slippery with soap. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z The drink soothed my throat and left a warm chocolaty aftertaste. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He curled up with a blanket in the engine room and listened to the soothing hum of the generators. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I won’t do these things, but thinking about them is soothing. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Yes, the cloth is soothing at times too. I was fearful here at first, the same as you, when everything was so new. But when I held the scrap, I felt reassured.” Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I run my fingers over hair-paste pots, letting the tiny clicking melody of their lids soothe my fears. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z His touch was gentle, the water warm and soothing."This is like to sting some," the maester warned as he wet a cloth with wine that smelled of crushed herbs. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “No. But it soothes him. You must talk to him a lot. And you must learn his language.” Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I heard a baby cry, its mother’s muted soothing. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Now that I was in the security of a nest, the sounds of raindrops against the broad leaves and the good-night cries of the other bonobos became soothing instead of alarming. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t realize the intensity of the fire in his throat until that soothing ice chip began to cool the flames. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Ginny was sitting with him, talking to him in what seemed to be a low, soothing voice. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Every year after that, the daughter came for her father's birthday, and in the way of women, soothed and stitched and patched over the hurt feelings. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Matt swallowed, trying to soothe his burning throat. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Her eyes closed as she melted back into the couch, humming along with the soothing tune. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z For example, a loud orchestral piece, even if it has 60 beats per minute, will not aid the body into a calm state as well as a softer, more soothing piece with a few instruments. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z “Ah yes. Like a security blanket, Amelia was using her noise-canceling headphones to soothe her sound sensitivity, making her social isolation worse.” Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z When you did what it wanted, the Whisperer rewarded you by soothing your fears. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The trees began to burn with a pinkish aura that soothed my eyes. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He lay on the cot with closed eyes and the darkness soothed him some. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z They were all transfixed by the Trivium’s soothing voice, but just as he was about to clutch them in his well-manicured fingers a voice cried out, “RUN! RUN!” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z As I listened to the beautiful, soothing words of the Holy Quran, I closed my eyes and drifted off. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Soon she smiled, thanked them, and murmured that she felt soothed. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z And off the midwife ran, up to the manor where warm fires blazed and the laboring mother was soothed with wine and syrups and kind words. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She hums her usual soothing tune, waiting for the water to boil. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z When he moaned in his sleep, she soothed him with the kind of words she would have spoken to her babies. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked into the main room, where embers still glowed in the hearth, soothing and necessary. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z “Not to worry, not to worry,” X-Ray said in a soothing voice. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z When he finally woke up, he was on his stomach, and someone was placing soothing cloths on his injuries. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I fix my eyes on it to soothe the worries wriggling around in my head. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z “I don’t know. There’s something about this kind of music that soothes.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z It soothes fever and melts like a lozenge over the throat. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Of course, Hina,” my dad says softly, attempting again to soothe the flaring tempers. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Sailing didn’t sound particularly calming and soothing to me, at least not now. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Anyway, choiceless, she went, leaving husband, sister, Rose Dear and May behind, and if she worried, the blond baby helped soothe her, and kept her entertained for eighteen years, until he left home. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought of the Bible, but in the end decided poetry might be more soothing, so I brought an anthology from my room and read Gray’s “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard.” Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z “We don’t know what it fully means, Moon,” Darkness said in a smooth and soothing voice. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Its coolness soothed the throb, and its wetness loosened the cloth’s grip on the wound. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Then, taking a deep breath, she exhaled slowly through her palms and an incredible, soothing heat bloomed along my forearm, just on the edge of painful. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z We remembered Mrs. Breedlove knocking Pecola down and soothing the pink tears of the frozen doll baby that sounded like the door of our icebox. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z The progression from Plantation to Slave Ship to Darkest Africa generated a soothing logic. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “That concludes today’s competition,” said the soothing lady’s voice in the ceiling. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Moss found haircuts to be soothing and figured it was related to the fact that his head was so sensitive to touch. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He doesn’t reflect on why his migraine demands soothing images of Henry looking cozy and picturesque, sipping tea by a lush green hillside. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I might have claimed it was to soothe her, but really, it was so I didn’t have to think about lynchings and death threats and robes in the closet. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He left only to soothe his burned lip in the cool river mud and make a meal of the small fish he found lying on the bank. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Sir Charles sat in the front, half-turned around, and Will and Lyra sat in the back, with Pantalaimon a mouse now, soothed in Lyra’s hands. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Gay’s voice deepened and slowed—always a bad sign if I had done something wrong, but now it was soothing. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “But your presence can be soothing so long as what you say is soothing.” If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z They crossed another shallow waterway, where the soft river mud soothed their tired feet. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Thankfully, it was as soothing as it was strong-smelling. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Only Maya and her humans come, with their soothing voices and soft hands. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z She pushed herself upright and gave the pillow a few soothing pats. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The new militancy from the pulpit had become like so much noise in a place you had come to hear soothing music. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Go back to sleep, Angel,” Gerald said, trying to soothe her. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z There was something comforting in those subjects, a connectedness with the past that was soothing when the present was so bad and the future so terrifying. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z His mother’s breathing—in and out, in and out—was a soothing rhythm, and it helped to distract him from the mounting dread inside of him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Still, a shiver passed over her, and she forced herself to concentrate on the soothing sound of the waves coming in, going out. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Next I hopped over to the organic chemists’, where again I heard the soothing words that DNA was an acid. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z When he felt the lump where he’d struck it, he made soothing sounds and stroked the sore place. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Their pleats and nooks contained pockets of warm, stale air that soothed Ignatius. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Please stand by,” said the soothing ceiling voice. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z All this to soothe Fern’s wounded feelings from always coming in dead last. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z I knew he could feel my tension; his thumb rubbed soothing circles into the back of my hand. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z And when she delicately sensed the near approach of insane, punishing rage, she sat in his lap and soothed him and made him believe for a moment in her innocence. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The smooth jade soothed her cold-cracked fingers, and she was surprised when she heard her own voice speaking. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Now he made roses and mums and lilies, the repetitive, familiar motion soothing. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Central Park was okay, but building my castle soothed my nerves. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Papa was trying to soothe Mama, who was wheezing heavily from asthma and excitement. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Several times he left the others to drink from a small lake a short distance away, standing chest-deep in the cool, soothing water. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Conductors trained to soothe riders who were afraid of heights stood in handsome uniforms at each car’s door. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z How Hazelle had said he could have a bit in a cup of tea to soothe his cough, but he wouldn’t feel right unless the others had some, too. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Barack, when he showed up back in Chicago, became a kind of soothing antidote. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z She is unfazed by the cold on her skin, unapologetic for soothing her infant and herself. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Some are blue and wrap me gently in their glow; or green and soothing like oxen eyes in the night; but there are others, yellow and red, that sear me with their intensity. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Smith patched them together, soothed their ailments, and learned. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” said Mrs. Fitzgibbon, still not soothed, “then you can spend the money to buy me some new rosebushes.” Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z “What if we take it to the news?” a woman holding a newborn suggested from the front row, bobbing up and down to soothe her child. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Dad keeps his voice soothing as he focuses on the parking situation. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z “I know how to get out,” Mr. Dacus said in a soothing yet ironic tone. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Good awful girl,” he soothed her as he ran. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z "You've got to pull yourself together," he said with soothing gruffness. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Hopefully these details of consequence will soothe the strain of my absence. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Hearing wild barks in the middle of a city had been jarring, unexpected, but now they were soothing. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Conveyed through those sounds was the pleasing, soothing, consoling reminder of being at home. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” she whispered, feeling the moonlight sink into her bones, easing her joints and soothing her pain. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “I wanted to talk before you hurried away,” the witch soothed. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Morrie took comfort in her soothing voice, her school lessons, her strong character. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Her grippy shoes were ruined, their soles cracked like sunbaked mud, so she flew slowly, scooping up handfuls of water to soothe her burning face and arms. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She actually wanted to help, to soothe, and was it true what Ajax said in the Time and a Half Pool Hall? Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Tee rubbed soothing circles on her girlfriend’s back, but Izzy swatted her away. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z His spirit was sick; he longed to lie down with some girl he could love who would soothe and excite him and put him to sleep. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z It melted away too quickly, leaving a soothing minty aftertaste that made me want more. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z We will soothe your friend before we proceed, Pet continued. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Amari held Tidbit, trying to soothe him, but Polly knew that nothing she could say or do would make the child feel better. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Usually when I’m sad, Dad’s deep voice resonates in my chest, soothing my hurt feelings. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I like it when it rains because the soft pitter-patter on the tin roof is soothing, but it never lasts more than a few minutes. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “Hey, what are you doing?” he tried a soothing voice, while the three of them dragged him over to the door. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z John gently lifts him onto his shoulder, whispering soothing words as he does. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She petted him, soothed him, and got him back to bed. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z She could almost forget, lying there in the silence, letting the soothing warmth of the big hand erase all the aching. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z At the bottom of the stairs I hear a sound—a soothing horn sound echoing off the station walls. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z I took the knife and killed two meerkats and tried to soothe the pain with their blood and innards. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I used to hate swimming, but now I find it soothing. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z It soothed me somewhat, but I felt now that I was somehow failing to solve a simple riddle. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “Probably a bunker missile,” says Prim, keeping her voice soothing for the cat’s sake. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z As midday approached the sun grew very warm and soothing. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked gentle and kind, and I recall the way her old-fashioned kettle whistled till she went over and soothed it. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The three words that he had spoken soothed the sky, the river, the world. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “I used to feed thee by hand,” Zoe continued, speaking in a soothing voice as she stepped toward the golden tree. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Her worries are so pedestrian, so soothing in an absurd way, like a holiday from all the things that real people have to care about. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I wondered if the parrot’s words might soothe him. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Some of them appear to have been created to soothe crazy people, especially the one of the giraffe drinking from a pond. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The man patted the thrashing legs in a vain attempt to soothe him. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Bobby looked at him and said, “Nothing soothes as much as the human touch.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z But the words are easy and soothing, promising tomorrow will be more hopeful than this awful piece of time we call today. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I knew it was the wind rattling the door against its lock, and not Mr. Kendall, but it kept me awake nonetheless until the sound of Osh softly snoring soothed me into my own sleep. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z She hushed her weeping in this way, and soothed her. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She tried to soothe me, to tell me it didn’t matter, that there was no reason to blame myself. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z There was no solace; and why should a pilgrimage to the place of my friend’s childhood make any difference, fill any absence, soothe any remorse? The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z And so they sat listening to the soothing randomness of the rain until Citra began to grow too weary to even think. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Sometimes she soothed him with classical music, sometimes she played popular songs, singing along in her husky melodic voice. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I could hear the soothing voices of my mother and aunt, chatting outdoors in the still, heavy air. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “I do not favor leeches, Sister, for bleeding drains vital spirits along with bad humors, making the patient weaker,” I explain in a soothing voice. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z She watched the sprite’s face stretch out in fear, and she whispered to it, soothing it, stroking its hair. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z They ate raspberries and apples; they took off their shoes and let the dewy grass and sun-warmed dirt soothe their feet. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Presently he felt soothed and distant, though his hand was hurting abominably. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The ventilator that’s doing my breathing has a soothing rhythm like a metronome, in, out, in, out. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother also seemed calmed and relaxed by this timeless domestic ritual; knitting always seemed to soothe her headaches, and she didn’t need such frequent doses of Lydia Pinkham’s. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z And usually, whenever I feel this stuff, it's soothed by the thought of track practice. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z The sound of the waves is soothing, and for a while, I forget everything—who I’m with, who I am, where I live. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Samuel had no equal for soothing hysteria and bringing quiet to a frightened child. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z When she stopped, she had washed his hand with cool water and soothed him with warm hugs and wrapped with salve and bandages the place where the fire soldier had stabbed him. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He put some kind of soothing substance into my eyes and covered them with eye patches. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Women can sometimes be more soothing than men; so now Kali. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z The floor vibrates under my bare feet and the rumble is soothing, loud enough to cover a conversation. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The last was a lie, but she had to soothe them. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z That seemed to soothe him for a moment. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I soothe my conscience with the thought that it’s better for unkind words to be down on paper than for Mother to have to carry them around in her heart. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z I stroked his back, soothing him as if he were Nero. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z But the face of an American missionary lady bent over her and smiled, talking to her in a soothing language she did not understand. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Then into his blood like soothing wine flowed this comfort. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z I felt an inexpressible relief, a soothing conviction of protection and security, when I knew that there was a stranger in the room, an individual not belonging to Gateshead, and not related to Mrs. Reed. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z For a moment it crossed her mind that if she humiliated herself to him, knelt down on her stiff old knees to plead for mercy, he might be soothed. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The poultice felt cool and soothing as she eased it over the hot, tight skin. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Carmine is up several times in the night, irritable and fidgety, and though I try to soothe him, he cries fitfully for a long time, disturbing the children around us. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z So Johnny and Katie talked away the night and the rise and fall of their voices was a safe and soothing sound in the dark. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z But she had been dealing with suspicious and cranky Scholars all her life, and she gazed back with such bland admiration that he was soothed. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Your love and soothing care has changed my life. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z When I was sick and stayed home from school at his place, he would play quiet, soothing music because he knew the sound traveled upstairs easily. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z The sound of a voice can be soothing; surely he must be bored and restless with inactivity. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z I barely understood what he was telling me, but the inflection of his voice soothed me. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She liked the way her hand sank into the dough as she pinched off a small bit, the rhythm of it soothing. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Back in junior high, she learned that the long-distance run, tiring herself out, soothing herself with the rhythm of pace, helped the anxiety. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z She heard the song of the white throated sparrow, and was soothed by the piercing refrain. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z They had dressed his varicose ulcer with soothing ointment. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z "I'm not a child, to be soothed with empty promises. You told me you would free Jaime too. Well, where is he?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Slowly the energy left her, and her hands began to move in slow arcs, soothing and sensuous, the wild drums silent. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z There’s a soothing rhythm to pushing the wheelchair, and now, in the lull it offers me, the monster’s face reenters my mind. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z When Burger returned to his hotel, he found that he also had to soothe Dasch's anxiety. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z It is warm and soothing to my throat but tastes of rotten weeds. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He crawled to her on his belly and lay with his head in her lap while she petted and soothed him. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z She hoped the shock would not undo any of the progress the children had made in their lessons, and tried to offer soothing distractions. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I scarf down the bowl of oatmeal she left for me on the kitchen table along with a banana, hoping doing at least one thing my mom asks will soothe my conscience. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Gentle Mother, strength of women, help our daughters through this fray, soothe the wrath and tame the fury, teach us all a kinder way. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z A voice inside her head tried to soothe her with well-intended but misguided consolation. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “It’s alright, you gone be fine,” I say and I sound real soothing, real confident, but inside my heart is pounding. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z While the Mark I was still undergoing this shakedown procedure, Lawrence spent his time soothing official doubts about the MTA by citing the continuing threat of a shortage of fissile material. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Blanca made her all sorts of soothing teas and warm baths, and Esteban resorted to the old box of homeopathic pills to calm her down, but her nightmares continued. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It was impossible not to respond to the familiar, soothing melody. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z |
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