| 单词 | spite |
| 例句 | So I still believe in the Great Perhaps, and I can believe in it in spite of having lost her. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z But he did not like the look of the Red Room, in spite of that, he did not think he would want to go inside. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z He was fiercely racial in spite of his stupendous hatred of his race and he had a theory that marriage between two of alien races would result in mongrel children. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Octavia behaved as an exemplary Roman wife in spite of Mark Antony’s appalling conduct. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z Almost in spite of himself, he bent down, trying to save the child, and as soon as he did, he lost Julie. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z I am so fascinated that I lose the perfect opportunity to cut Frightful free, because, in spite of the hood, she bated and hung down, exposing her jesses. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his extreme youth he had a dry look and a patient expression. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Her final act of spite was to fall at Briony’s feet and sting her toes. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z In spite of everything, Chess felt almost proud that Mom could sit so calmly—imposingly, even—in that cage of a chair. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I of course found myself prejudiced in spite of his deficiencies, being his owner, but the dog had one advantage over most dogs. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of her wish to spare the world, did she wish he were alive again? Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of their disordered life, the whole group tried to do something permanent at the urging of the wise Catalonian. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z The four oldest children, who wore short pants in spite of the fact that they were on the threshold of adolescence, busied themselves with José Arcadio's personal appearance. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Across the room from him his mother had pulled open a window, in spite of the cool weather, and leaning out with her hands on her cheeks, she pushed her face far outside the window. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z I could tell Marco was a woman-hater, because in spite of all the models and TV starlets in the room that night he paid attention to nobody but me. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z In spite of the threat of a beating, hands reached out to grab for anything and everything. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the wound in Ins backside, Lancelot fought in the next tournament—an important one, because of several things which happened at it. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “The good and dear people always do die,” groaned Jo, but she stopped crying, for her friend’s words cheered her up in spite of her own doubts and fears. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of her unfriendliness, the doctor seemed to like her. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of this strange handicap, she was a tremendously successful public speaker. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of Fuchs’s reserve, people liked him. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of these warnings, Galileo became the official guest of the Ambassador at his residence in Rome on 11 December 1615. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z He knows that this sort of life, one which is such a proud accomplishment for his own parents, is of no relevance, no interest, to her, that she loves him in spite of it. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z It is plain indeed that in spite of later estrangement Hobbits are relatives of ours: far nearer to us than Elves, or even than Dwarves. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z This would protect the interior a little, in spite of broken window-panes. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Her fingers stopped for the first time, as she retorted rather angrily, “What have I told you? Do you still think, in spite of it, that I do not mean what I say?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z And, too, in spite of his hate for her, he was excited standing here watching her like this. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She ignores me entirely, in spite of wanting me to come in the first place. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z And Judith, in spite of her downcast eyes, was well aware of this. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z There for some time they sat huddled mournfully together in the cold stony night, while sleep crept upon them in spite of all they could do to hold it off. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Are petty meanness and spite characteristics you approve of in students who seek to become arcanists? The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z His violet eyes literally twinkled, and Gregor found himself liking the man in spite of himself. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of her terrifying frankness and overwhelming naïveté, he really knew nothing about her and he was tired of living with an enigma. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z This time she forced her hand, in spite of the pain, to write plainly. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He followed her to Celia’s apartment in spite of—or perhaps because of—Matt’s hostility. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She wondered, in spite of his composed, brooding expression, if he were the type to throw a tantrum. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I said—or something in me said for me, and in spite of me— Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z After the door closed, I felt this wicked, dark sense of spite and anger building up inside me. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z In spite of her dishonesty, she had taken them in and fed them. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his fame as a medical man, Gilbert made his mark on science in physics, through his thorough investigation of the nature of magnetism. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Then she took the da-zi-bao and stuck it to the door, smoothing it out without hesitation in spite of the ink that blacked her hands. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He wanted to laugh in Colonel Scheisskopf’s face with triumph and spite. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I love you in spite of what I suspect you have done. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z In spite of Mother’s protests, Dad decided that the fifth child would be named for her. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z The sky was heavy, promising even more rain, and the room was so cold that, in spite of the fire in the hearth, he was wearing his overcoat. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z In spite of her fury, Amari was amazed at the plaintive tone in his voice. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of their twisted, ludicrous impressions of East Enders, the concern and the tears in their eyes had been genuine. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the wives' agreement that such malevolence was beyond credibility, the dispute ended in a short struggle, and both wives were lifted kicking into the night. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z In spite of the mixed reception, War Admiral won. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z But in spite of that, Kingshaw saw that he would never be able to make him understand fully, that there was an impossible distance between the two of them. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z In spite of his delight in Bilbo’s company Frodo felt a tug of regret as they passed out of the Hall of Fire. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Now, it so happened that in spite of Emma’s resolution of never marrying, there was something in the name, in the idea of Mr. Frank Churchill, which always interested her. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z He is responsible for nothing in the house; in spite of their absence, Gerald and Lydia continue to lord, however blindly, over their days. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She liked it, and in spite of their story, she liked them, too—especially Jesse. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Well, that is the long story of how the foreigner from Benwick stole Queen Guenever’s love, of how he left her for his God and finally returned in spite of the taboo. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z It was so bright and cheerful, it raised his spirits in spite of Rosa’s dire threats. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And in spite of everything we threw at him, Cap never fell apart, or ratted us out, or even got mad. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Macon Dead never knew how it came about—how his only son acquired the nickname that stuck in spite of his own refusal to use it or acknowledge it. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Terrified in spite of myself, I dove past the mare’s head, not caring how I fell as long as I put something between myself and the rifle. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z In spite of her injuries, Afi managed to twist her lips into a rueful laugh. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of how badly that first dinner had gone, Father relied greatly on Anatole and even looked forward to his visits, somewhat nervously, I think. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his ruthlessness, he felt a pang of grief as he watched the maiden placed on the funeral pyre and the wild flames roar up. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z They were heading back to Flora’s mother’s house in spite of Flora’s protestations. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z We even applauded them to spite our own hapless teams. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z Until the day of her wedding she dreamed about a legendary kingdom, in spite of the fact that her father, Don Fernando, had to mortgage the house in order to buy her trousseau. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z In spite of all we’d been through, Anatole and I stood together last fall and declared the word Independence out loud. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of Brother Fowles’s vouching for his character, Mother suspected these gifts from the chief were not without strings attached. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “I want center,” he confides in me, “though I’ll probably get wing again. You’ll get second row in spite of being lanky and weak.” I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z That doctor has stayed on with his family, in spite of the danger—they’re from someplace in the South, Fyntan thought, Georgia or Kentucky. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z And in spite of the pain I tug my body around, screaming, because if I can throw this guy off balance, his shot will go wild. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “What the hell’s your hurry with that stove, anyway?” he barked out a moment later in spite of himself. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Don’t use language like that,” Alex said automatically, and in spite of himself, he laughed. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z But in spite of all that, if there was one race the People felt an affinity for it was the Irish. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Big Ma had heard all the spite and evil going on and emerged from her room. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z In spite of the saints, his mother and his father, the warnings he had heard from his earliest beginnings, he had sinned with his hands a sin that was hard to forgive. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z She speaks about its shattered pieces, and the way it must go on beating, in spite of being wrecked. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z In spite of the intense cold, Crazy Horse tossed off his buffalo robe so he could handle his weapons more easily. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z But it was so still all around, in spite of the fact that the apartment was certainly not empty. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z This I never did, not to spite Miranda, but because August was in his own world these days. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z In spite of this she trusted me and relied on me for everything. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “It smells musty. Arthur, you will have to open that window, in spite of the cold.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the heavy fog rolling in, it was like some filmy gauze had been cleared from the atmosphere, or like a particularly nauseating stench had been done away with. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The young man in the black hat was looking at her gravely, and all at once his lips twisted in spite of himself. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z And in spite of this, in all the years from his youth to his death in the Salinas Valley, there was no hint that Samuel ever went to any other woman. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z So in spite of the fact that Litde Arliss had caused me to make a bad shot, we had us a real sumptuous supper that night. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z She nodded, mopping her eyes, but in spite of herself, she half smiled. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z All the things I’d done here, all the love and pity and compassion and violence and spite, kept welling up inside me. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “In spite of the curly crop, I don’t see the ‘son Jo’ whom I left a year ago,” said Mr. March. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z The air was damp, and in spite of the pins Ashima’s hair, thickest of all the cousins’, would not lie flat. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She screamed in spite of herself at the sudden coldness of the water and its constant movement against her legs. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of this, when he thrust his hands into the new opening, some of the insects were alert enough to sting. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of Shackleton’s enduring resentment of McNeish ever since his mutiny, he resolved that the carpenter must go, in order to make running repairs to the boat. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z In spite of my fear at being here, I can’t help but feel professional curiosity. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “I love my love with a B,” Eleanor said in spite of herself, “because he is bearded.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z She replied with a snort, and I laughed in spite of myself. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z The captain calls me in for a meeting in spite of the fact that I have tried to keep a low profile. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z In spite of his advice to himself, Joe couldn’t let it alone. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The only thing that she did not keep in mind in her fearsome plan was that in spite of her pleas to God she might die before Rebeca. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z It is possible that in spite of Octavia’s generous and gentle spirit, Mark Antony had never stopped thinking about Cleopatra. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z I am at the edge of my seat, smiling in spite of these sad times, asking for more. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z There were men and women, children and elderly, of all colors and ethnicities, whispering in a dozen languages stories of heartache and spite, a perfect ghostly mirror to the living of the city. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Some of her wild hair, curly again thanks to the humidity in the air, was brushing his shoulder in spite of her careful posture, as if it had a life of its own. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z In spite of this the girls usually chose abortion. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “If Joseph is alive, it is in spite of the bleeding, not because of it.” Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Nobody openly challenged gender boundaries—in spite of the wartime crew cuts and men’s underwear. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z I felt pain, and then I felt ire; and then I felt a determination to subdue her—to be her mistress in spite both of her nature and her will. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z In spite of everything that had happened, we’d had a good day visiting people on the island and bringing food to those that needed it. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z But the training she received at Aunt March’s was just what she needed, and the thought that she was doing something to support herself made her happy in spite of the perpetual “Josy-phine!” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “You singing alone?” he asked, seeming a bit excited in spite of his half-spoken warning. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Whenever we make that drive, I always make it a point to take Massachusetts Avenue, in spite of the traffic. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z A current had driven them backward, in spite of all their efforts. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Below them as they came safely down to land, the surrounding orchards were foamy with white apple and cherry blossoms, in spite of the bloodshed so close by. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z In spite of his protests, the unhappy invalid was confined to his chamber for three mortal days. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z But my mother was blessed that her village was one of the places where a mission school had contrived to stay open in spite of the government’s Bantu education policies. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “I am bold to say it in spite of the rain, because so short a time remains to me.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z She considered herself a heel for ever having been sarcastic to her aunt, who in spite of her corsets had a certain defenselessness plus a certain fineness Jean Louise would never have. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z In spite of their different attitudes, hopes, and goals, they gradually— though neither could have explained how—reached a functioning detente. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the fading of his sword the feeling of immediate danger did not leave Frodo, rather it grew stronger. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Had he somehow escaped, in spite of the quarantine? The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z It was as heavy as an ox in spite of the fact that it was no taller than a young steer, and a green and greasy liquid flowed from its wounds. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z If the dogs spotted a penguin while on a sledging run, they would chase after it in spite of furious yells from the driver. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z In spite of himself, Reed sat forward in his chair. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z In the teeth of every difficulty, in spite of inexperience, of primitive implements, of bad luck and of Snowball’s treachery, the work had been finished punctually to the very day! Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z In spite of his youth, he proved to be an imaginative and effective businessman. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z As we rushed the cow, that ponderous beast — uneasy still in spite of its four-legged stance — fled; and we gave up our race for aimless crawling and darting. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Climbing was a magnificent activity, I firmly believed, not in spite of the inherent perils, but precisely because of them. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z If Gebu were home, waiting for him, growing more and more angry at having to wait...Ranofer’s steps quickened in spite of his tired and aching body. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z In spite of the esteem she had for Pietro Crespi, she could not tell whether his decision was good or bad from the moral point of view after his prolonged and famous engagement to Rebeca. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z His eyes began to leak tears in spite of his efforts not to appear cowardly. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He was sweating in spite of the cold and he stood trying to catch his breath. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of being a newlywed, he’d agreed to come on this quest. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z In spite of the growing risks, Mollie and her family pressed on with their search for the killers. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z He was smiling widely, in spite of dark circles under his eyes. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z In spite of their ready answers, the sport had been one-sided, as Kit could see by the daubs of mud that stained the rough boards of the stocks. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z The animals could not face the terrible explosions and the stinging pellets, and in spite of the efforts of Napoleon and Boxer to rally them, they were soon driven back. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z Muriel glowered at Grandma, the joy in her gaze eclipsed by spite. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z In spite of the room's having been shut up for many years, the air seemed fresher than in the rest of the house. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z In spite of the severe repression, a number of new ANC branches sprang up in the Zeerust area, one of them having recruited about two thousand members. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I wanted to ask them how old they were, just out of spite. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Several of the earliest memories I can summon make me think I was trying to carve out a rugged, Huck Finn-like existence in spite of the place. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z There were those who, in spite of repeated disciplinary action, would glean people with specific ethnic traits. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Two of them hurried Celia off in spite of Matt’s attempts to stop them. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The two men had a long history of mutual respect and friendship in spite of their political struggles. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z “She was deemed an unfit mother, in spite of the fact that she goes to the gym every day,” Hal once told me. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z In spite of the fear I began to feel sleepy again. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat cross-legged on the ground, and then, in spite of revulsion and nausea, he forced the whisky into himself. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of all her wild tales and her cholesterol-madness and her annoying comments, there was something about Phoebe that was like a magnet. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z And in spite of myself, I smile, too. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z In wild frustration he took a deep breath and, in spite of his terrible fears, he looked back down toward the dark water. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his parents’ sanction he feels that he is overstepping them, correcting a mistake they’ve made. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Well, and now her daddy had married Miss Love—maybe partly to spite Cold Sassy. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z My feelings became divided; in spite of myself I would dream of a locked cupboard in a near-by neighbor’s house where a gun was kept. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Theodora asked, her voice shaking in spite of her light tone. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z In spite of its dubious appearance it sent a faint curl of steam into the frosty air, and Kit forced herself to take a few spoonfuls while the woman stood watching, hands on her hips. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z It was as though I was carrying out his advice in spite of myself. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of all that, the judge directed the caretaker to answer the question. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z In spite of himself, in spite of everything, for a precious few seconds he felt good. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Then, as though he could not suppress the question, as though it burst from him in spite of himself, he asked, “Was my father a wizard? He was called Tom Riddle too, they’ve told me.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Frankie savored the word, his voice deep with irony and spite. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Maybe, in spite of Dimple's doubts, Mamma really did want her to get the best education, even if she pretended to be— When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I can remember drawing such mustaches myself, and the spite that went into them, the desire to ridicule, to deflate, and the feeling of power. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the fact that our volunteers were carefully screened before they were selected to defy, the police managed to penetrate not only our local branches but some of the batches of defiers. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “That’s a broomstick,” he said, throwing it back to Harry with a mixture of jealousy and spite on his face. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z In spite of the heat I wore a coat and a tie, regarding the event as I would any other interview; I had never lived in the home of a person who was not Indian. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z In spite of the feeling of dread that had just swept through him, his spirits could not help but lift at the sight of it. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “But the last time Mr. Crane found money to help us out, the school board went and used it to put up those electric lights on their football field. Out of spite, I think.” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z That made me laugh harder, and she, in spite of herself, laughed with me. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z In spite of his Christian stoicism, when she went up and addressed him, and smiled gaily, encouragingly, even fondly in his face, his hand would tremble and his eye burn. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Throughout the experience, in spite of her growing discomfort, she’d been astonished by her body’s ability to make life, exactly as her mother and grandmother and all her greatgrandmothers had done. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his name he wasn’t bright, and he had yet to master toilet training, although he was old enough to attend school. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of everything, dinner was festive, with the bass, the fresh-cooked greens, and the salad. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z She had stayed away from Sula’s funeral and accused Nel of drowning Chicken Little for spite. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z “Earliest we know, we sprung from my grandfather, Augustus,” Miss Trotter began, but not without a few words of spite disguised as pity about Ma Charles. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Everything I am, everything I do, is not because of my race, nor in spite of it...it's regardless of it. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z He was glad that in spite of all their moving around, he could still attend Hazelwood. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Chronicler managed a sickly smile that was heartfelt in spite of the circumstances. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Maybe it was the Christmas spirit in the air, or the thought of a two-week vacation, but everyone seemed a lot more lighthearted, in spite of finals. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z They wouldn’t tell him what they wanted, in spite of his efforts to keep them away; they’d speak only to his mother. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of what Lyra had said, Will kept his hand on the knife. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Zooey here clapped his hands together—only once, and not loud, and very probably in spite of himself. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Wang Lung was sweating with his weakness in spite of the cold and bitter wind. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z We are so completely played out that in spite of our great hunger we do not think of the provisions. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Like all of the athletes, in spite of the heat, they had to train. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z “Some things are easier here than on the bridge—in spite of all that’s happened—and you have to stop feeling sorry for yourself.” The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z In spite of everything, when Stanley found out that Sweet Feet was going to be there, he was actually excited about the prospect of meeting his hero. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z In spite of her discomfort, she worked fast. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of everything, there was in the life I fled a zest and a joy and a capacity for facing and surviving disaster that are very moving and very rare. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z “What?” asked Digory, who was now interested in spite of himself. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z They just kept quiet about those things and tried to move on, in spite of all that was going on around them. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “Now I’ve begun to like him in spite of all his whining and complaining.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z But, in spite of the psychoanalysis, Malcolm will always be exactly who he is, whether or not we as a society ever succeed in figuring him out. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of himself there rose in his mind the image of a golden-brown bulti fish, crisp without and succulent within, served on a platter and giving off fragrances sweeter than the lotus. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z “So? It could happen. It could happen. If it’s God’s will it will happen,” she insisted, laughing in spite of herself. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z “Somehow”—she tried the words—“he looked all right. In spite of being tall. And he had—oh, I know you’ll think it silly—he had blue eyes!” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z She said that Chris was a lot better, and that he was so happy about the sugar crop going right along in spite of everything that it was helping him to get better. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z In spite of himself Matt felt a wave of affection. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z That he couldn’t outright dismiss Mr. Flux’s “opportunity,” in spite of the consequences for Fry, Logan County, and beyond, said a lot. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She was dubious, but did as she was told, because in spite of what she told him, she did want to try it on. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “You said the other day you thought we were a deal happier than the King children, for they were fighting and fretting all the time, in spite of their money.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Then we’ll visit Anne’s secret attic in Amsterdam to pay homage to the young woman who in the worst possible situation still believed that “in spite of it all, people are really good at heart.” The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z My grandmother knew that in spite of America’s social climate, her children would be able to discern for themselves when an act was generated by pure racism, or simply by ignorance. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The trip, perhaps, or her new found me-ness, gave her the strength to cultivate a friend in spite of her mother. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Still athletic, in spite of it all, blessed with balance and quick reflexes that even the abundant narcotics could not fully mask. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z In spite of the shock that Snowball’s expulsion had given them, the animals were dismayed by this announcement. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z People pack every seat in the house today, in spite of the windy weather and impending blackouts. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z In spite of all his troubles, he seemed, Bernard thought, profoundly happy. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of Vic’s brutal honesty, it felt great to finally unburden all of this on someone. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z In spite of the warmth, smoke rose from the chimney. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I imagine Violet at home right now, on the other side of the computer, her perfect mouth with its perfect corners turned up, smiling at the screen, in spite of everything, no matter what. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z This in spite of the fact that I’m fairly short and can’t make a basket to save my soul. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z In spite of the open window, the room seemed close and stuffy. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I myself used to wonder why Loma didn’t find some more actors to run off with—a thing she wanted to do—instead of marrying Campbell Williams just to spite her daddy. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z But Bo started sobbing so violently that Prosper came running back to him in spite of Scipio's angry glare. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z And the one person who dared to but didn’t care to was the one person in the world he hated more than his wife in spite of the fact that she was his sister. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps in spite of all orders the cruelty of the orcs had mastered them, and they were tormenting Frodo, or even savagely hacking him to pieces. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The farthest Buddy Willard ever went was buying us a bottle of Dubonnet, which he only did because he was trying to prove he could be aesthetic in spite of being a medical student. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Thankfully, in spite of my Lazarus Door marks and heterochromatic eyes, as far as I know there was never an angel named Finn in any religion. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Suddenly, in spite of the heat in the carriage she shivered and wished she wasn't going to the sea. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z In spite of his grin it was obvious he’d hurt himself. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z In spite of poetry and beautiful clothes, such people were surely not fully human—were primitive; that’s a word the Portuguese must have used, to salve their conscience for what was to come. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet in spite of this, as part of my research I decided to have one of these alone-but-together meals. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z The invasion is still going splendidly, in spite of the miserable weather—pouring rains, gale winds and high seas. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z So I lean against the flagpole on the lawn in front of school waiting for Tiny Cooper, shivering in spite of the gloves and the hat and the coat and the hood. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z But in spite of its lack of classic artistic merit, I found myself laughing along with the rest of the crowd. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They blew on her skin, but in spite of their care Nhamo’s feet had blistered and scarred. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the panic that goes along with it, there’s something familiar and strangely comforting about hearing your heart beat like that. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z This was in spite of the fact that Henry did not take nearly the pains to placate him that everyone else did. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z In spite of my perfidy, she was desperate to see me one more time. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He sounded polite and special, the way he spoke, not wild in the least, in spite of the wild goat smell all around him. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z Though in her heart she did not want to attend, in spite of everything, she was planning to act like this was a real wedding. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z In spite of his feigned interest, José Arcadio never understood the powers of the philosopher’s egg, which to him looked like a poorly blown bottle. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z In spite of the creepy feeling, and in spite of my old, ingrained dislike, Joan fascinated me. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z I stared after him believing in spite of myself that he really felt sorry for me. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Nevertheless the somber grandeur of the stories comes through in spite of the style. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t like the new tone, for though not blase, it sounded indifferent in spite of the look. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Still I approach, if only out of spite. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Whatever Joe said, I was going to do the opposite, just to spite him. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “But, in spite of all her friends’ urgency, and her own wish of seeing Ireland, Miss Fairfax prefers devoting the time to you and Mrs. Bates?” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Harriet was upset by this story, in spite of its happy ending. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked over and was surprised to see Besa, who had worked his way as close to her as he could in spite of his chains. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of her physical challenges, Melody’s quick and capable mental abilities were able to shine as she led her team to victory.’” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z In spite of the meals they’ve already shared, he is nervous about eating with her. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z To me there’s a difference between not being afraid and acting in spite of fear, as he does. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “I had to resign myself to the idea that you would stay here in spite of everything,” my grandfather said, embracing me. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It was clear, furthermore, she was a housekeeper who took her work very seriously, and in spite of her youth she seemed to have no difficulty gaining the respect of her staff. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the fact that there is nothing in particular to do, the days assume a pattern. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He had never been to that ruined church before, in spite of having traveled through those parts many times. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his efforts, whenever the wheels hit a deep rut, the cart tipped precariously and some of the logs spilled out. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z “Today we are going to talk about faith...in spite of the facts.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z In spite of all the food I can’t wait to eat, I suddenly have no appetite. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The thin squeal of the leather hinges made him shiver in spite of himself. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z “My present thought is that their virtuous army will give them a government in time in spite of all their conventions but of what nature it will be, it is hard to say.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z I realized that in spite of his calmness he was now really afraid. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z Just before dawn a cramped and aching Lupita listened in spite of herself to the conversation of the two men sitting on the bench to her right. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z He was five years old and he looked almost white in spite of Alice’s dark skin. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He stared at me from behind those sunglasses, and in spite of the heat, I swear I felt a chill. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Rooted, in spite of the storms and the ice. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Either in spite, or because, of his silence, I talked incessantly, with my legs crossed, ankle on knee, and constantly using my sock as an absorber for the perspiration on my palm. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. van D. had to laugh in spite of herself. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Still, now and then, I received a damping check to my cheerfulness; and was, in spite of myself, thrown back on the region of doubts and portents, and dark conjectures. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z In spite of ourselves we tripped and emptied the bucket over his legs. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He left it open for a minute, in spite of the bitter air, and leaned on the window seat, playing with the ears of his snow-leopard dæmon. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z My parents had warned me they were going to bring her, in spite of their reservations. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z In spite of the creature’s fearsome appearance, he was soft as potting clay where the baby was concerned. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z And a father who’s going along with my plans not because he wants to, but in spite of the fact that he’d rather be doing almost anything else. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z They seemed like a down-to-earth family who, in spite of wealth and fame, really cared about people. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z And I hated that in spite of my resentment, a part of me deeply wanted to anyway. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z At the time it heartened me that Bunny, in spite of his obviously disturbed state of mind, nonetheless continued to follow the old routine so easily. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z They were dressed like gentiles, and most wore no hats, as though to spite the nasty weather and spit in the face of tradition. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “Yes, I could,” Kit laughed in spite of herself, “and I would, too.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z But in spite of this caution there is an incident. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of the men looked for any chance to leave their close quarters, in spite of the bitter cold. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z And Harry, in spite of himself, took his eyes off the beetle and looked over the top of the reindeer’s antlers, listening. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Despite our vigilance, Dr. Atal, the zoo veterinarian, could tell by the number of animals with digestive disturbances which had been the busy days at the zoo. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He looked at them with fear and suspicion; but when he saw that Gandalf was there, and that his companions were hobbits, in spite of their strange gear, then he brightened and wished them welcome. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z She was young, and the boy wasn't in the picture, but surely, Gramps must have felt some gladness in spite of it. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z In spite of what Blackavar had said, it was a long time before everyone had left the boat. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the friendly greeting, there’s nothing else friendly about them. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Many were tired and, in spite of their tremendous respect for Woundwort, there was a certain feeling that they had come a long way from home. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of The Taker’s efforts, the car ride lacks the energy and fun and good feeling that it had the first time. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z But in spite of her complaints, she was proud that I was good enough to be considered for such a famous school. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z The moon was due to pass over a star that was bright enough to see in spite of its nearness to the moon. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “Did you ever think that maybe he gives it to you in spite of the fact that it’s worth a lot?” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I might have discovered that in at least one instance the wheel had stopped, that in spite of all the unrelenting calculation, chance and luck had, at least once, changed something. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z He would take the cattle home again, and they would follow the plans Josiah had made and raise a new breed of cattle that could live in spite of drought and hard weather. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z In spite of time, of the superimposed periods of mourning, and her accumulated afflictions, Úrsula resisted growing old. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z One thing disturbed him in spite of the wonderful healing: as long as the Mellower talked, Arm couldn’t worry. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z In spite of their warning, Kermit repeated the order, and the two men felt obligated to obey. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z He feels hidden himself; men on the streets stare at Moushumi constantly, their glances lingering plainly, in spite of the fact that Gogol is at her side. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Winnie examined the painted roses and lilies of the valley, and smiled in spite of herself. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of Miss Trotter’s fussing and threatening to get a hickory switch, JimmyTrotter hopped up and went to the cabinet where the photograph of his great-great-grandparents rested. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z I couldn't help smiling in spite of the pain in my tail. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z Kuda, now, was too young to resist in spite of his tough spirit. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z “If, in spite of all your efforts,” the cable to the ambassador read, “Diem remains obdurate and refuses, then we must face the possibility that Diem himself cannot be preserved.” Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z In spite of a slight fear that he might, once more, meet that half-shaved shirt-sleeved officer who had ordered him whipped, he went almost every day to the Common. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I was growing involved in spite of myself. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z In spite of this, the Crusades had a sort of glamour that has lasted to this day. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z I pause in spite of myself, awed as her fingers fly across the board. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z And perhaps this attitude, held in spite of what they know and have endured, helps to explain why Negroes, on the whole, and until lately, have allowed themselves to feel so little hatred. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z The hard edge of the narrow pew bit into her thigh, in spite of every gingerly effort to shift her weight. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z In spite of her terror, Lupita realized that the young men were playing with them. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Rumor had it that the peanut butter maker’s husband—a stodgy, surly type—shut down the factory after his wife’s death, purely out of spite. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z In spite of myself, I have to respond to such an accusation. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z In spite of everything, I should try once again to be friendly and keep my remarks to myself! The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Incredibly, in spite of his small number of total mounts, his soaring win percentage invariably placed him near the top of the national jockey rankings for purse money won. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z No longer was he the budding craftsman who in spite of a menial position in the goldhouse could teach apprentices their tasks. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z People were going to the opera, to balls, to glittering dinners in the great hotels, in spite of casualty lists and the fact that the war showed no signs of ending. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Reading and writing had come slowly to Stella, in spite of her mother’s wallpaper. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It’s a beautiful day outside, nice and hot, and in spite of everything, we make the most of the weather by lounging on the folding bed in the attic. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z In spite of being alone all day, she wants to be alone more. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z In spite of all his warnings to Kevin of the dangers of owning educated, Northern-born slaves, he wanted to buy me. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Gogol knows now that his parents had lived their lives in America in spite of what was missing, with a stamina he fears he does not possess himself. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Laurie burst out with a hearty boy’s laugh, which made several passers-by smile in spite of themselves. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Big Ma shouted in spite of the horrific unreal every which way we looked. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z She turned scarlet and was on the verge of crying, when she met Laurie’s eyes, which would look merry in spite of his heroic efforts. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z In the evenings and on weekends, in spite of his intelligence and education, he worked a menial job. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the fact that he was often be wildered and scandalized, he was still as infatuated as he had been that first Sabbath morning. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Dorcas dances well—not as fast as some others, but she is graceful, in spite of those shaming shoes, and she is provocative. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z A tiny realization edges in: In spite of all the times she thought she wanted to, she doesn’t want to die. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “In spite of remarkable intervening circumstances,” I said, “if Rachel ever gets back to Bethlehem for a high school reunion she will win the prize for ‘Changed the Least.”’ The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She made it sound as though Nhamo were marrying Goré’s brother out of spite. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He was aware, in spite of his youthfulness and selfishness, that this was somehow connected with the never-mentioned thing that was about to happen. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z In spite of the glider disaster, the British and Americans were still determined to destroy the Vemork heavy water plant in Norway. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of this, they were cheerful and optimistic, never doubting that if they were pure of heart, life would eventually get better. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z The palm tree in my yard keeps trying to stand up in spite of a cold couple of months. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z A representative of the Randall plantation bought her for two hundred and ninety-two dollars, in spite of the new blankness behind her eyes, which made her look simple-minded. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He proved that he could stand up under pressure and in spite of the severe emotional strain he must have been under, he was able to pull it out. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I glanced up at the big clock, whose minute hand never seemed to move in spite of the second hand winding around and around. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z “I exile him, and he stays inside the city. He must be doing this just to spite me.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z The grassland was lush with plants, in spite of it being only the beginning of the rainy season. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the cold I began to sweat inside my pillowcase. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z In spite of the hour, I went up to my room and donned my nightgown. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “How does she work that one out?” asked Harry, in spite of himself. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The old flatbed ferryboat had been functional just the day before, the commerçant claimed, but now it bobbed listlessly on the opposite shore in spite of his piercing whistles and waving arms. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He made funny faces at the girl in spite of himself. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z In spite of myself I pictured a father with shiny black arms pulling fish from the river and a mother with dark, heavy breasts pounding manioc in a wooden trough. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z When they heard me, Delsa and Norma joined in, and Héctor, who was almost asleep in spite of my mother’s yelling near his ear, screeched. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z He didn’t run from something or to something, not for anyone or in spite of anyone; he ran because it was what his body wished to do. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z “None at all, if you please, she doesn’t wish her name to appear and has no nom de plume,” said Jo, blushing in spite of herself. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Her birth had been welcomed and, in spite of recent troubles, everyone would rally around to make her future as pleasant as possible. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Then some of the women in their greed began to claim to have more children than they had, and nonexistent relatives, and there were jealousies and spite and bitter argument. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Since each one of them was ready to go with him in spite of their fatigue, Hazel gave in and chose Dandelion and Hawkbit, who seemed less weary than the others. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The lobby was ill-lit in spite of the ruby glow of morning spilling through the high windows. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Deydey came in with a fish so tiny and poor-looking that, in spite of their hunger, everyone laughed out loud when he lifted it proudly into the air. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z He seemed hardly out of breath, in spite of climbing, but his hand trembled as he reached out to take hold of the railing, and his face was wet. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z And I knew in spite of the anguish within me that the sun goeth down, for the heavens themselves conveyed that knowledge. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Rather than fleeing the scene, he decided to stay with his workers in spite of the danger, cooling the plant using seawater. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z In spite of the blunt words and homely phrasing, there was nothing revolting in Katie’s explanations. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The voice from the other table quacked rapidly on, easily audible in spite of the surrounding din. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z But in spite of his immense practicality, he could picture her in his life. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z In spite of his condition he had no timidity about inching forward a bit on the spodess floor of the living room. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of this, equal temperament works fairly well, because most of the intervals it gives actually fall quite close to the pure intervals. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z And if in spite of this he persisted, maybe he had reasons which would not stand the light of scrutiny. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his hurt the dwarf would not stay behind. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She must be around his age, he decided, in spite of her unimpressive size. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He managed to do this easily, and in spite of its width and weight his body mass at last slowly followed the turning of his head. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of everything in the European arsenal of conquest, Indigenous peoples survived more than five centuries of campaigns to take over their land and resources. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Judge Ford didn't limp; besides, she couldn't be a murderer, in spite of his clues. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I said, for in spite of myself, I found myself interested in his story. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the painful sound, it was clear he was laughing. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z In spite of everything, Lem’s anger would blaze at himself and he would storm and rage. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z What a stupid woman she was, in spite of all those books she’d read! Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “Ernesto,” the woman said, her eyes glittering with something like malice or spite as she looked at each of my sisters and then settled on Mamá. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z But then she gives me this small smile, and I realize we’re here in spite of all that. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z How lonely Grandma must have been, in spite of us. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z In spite of what he said, though, she thought, I will stop in Hillsdale for a minute, just for a cup of coffee, because I cannot bear to have my long trip end so soon. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Hatred made her freeze, in spite of the mild air wafting around her, telling her that the world was a good, safe place. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He was like Sarah, holding himself back, not killing in spite of anger I could only imagine. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Noiselessly, in spite of his heavy build, he dropped off the bed and with two strides was standing by the door listening. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z It had a quality that commanded attention in spite of its weakness. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Shadow stared, impressed in spite of himself, at the hundreds of full-sized creatures who circled on the platform of the carousel. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z In spite of the fighting and blame, he comes to dinner and they celebrate the holidays together. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The same spite that galloped all over the Bottom. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z It was one-thirty in the morning, but in spite of the hour and her turned-up coat collar, there was no air of furtiveness about her at all. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet I was strongly attracted and looked in spite of myself. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Rishi watched as the corners of her lips tugged upward in spite of herself. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z In spite of the amateurishness and opportunism of their leaders, the PAC rank and file displayed great courage and fortitude in their demonstrations at Sharpeville and Langa. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The cabins radiated permanence and in turn summoned timeless feelings in those who lived and died in them: envy and spite. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “No,” said I, answering almost mechanically, in spite of my utmost efforts; “not to-morrow.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z In spite of her secret hostility toward the colonel, it was Fernanda who imposed the rigor of that mourning, impressed by the solemnity with which the government exalted the memory of its dead enemy. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z But in spite of her strength, she still wept over her unfortunate fate. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z He has committed himself to Vincent as Vincent, not as some ideal first son their parents still—in spite of it all—hope for. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z She was still a hoyden girl of fourteen in spite of her womanly status. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, like the Book says: ‘If the Mud Man gold can gather, In spite of magick or fairy glamor, Then that gold is his to keep, Until he lies in eternal sleep.’ Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z In spite of the grand title, this was a very modest first step on the academic ladder. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z One thing was clear to the sixth graders: In spite of their discussions earlier in the year with Ms. Hussey, the letter as a form of communication was very much alive. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Francie liked school in spite of all the meanness, cruelty, and unhappiness. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z There, I won’t lecture any more, for I know you’ll wake up and be a man in spite of that hardhearted girl.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z The animals were not badly off throughout that summer, in spite of the hardness of their work. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z But, in spite of that, he didn’t care—he didn’t feel the least bit sorry. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z But in spite of its grubbiness, or maybe because of it, it was a very certain-looking hand. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z In spite of this he asks, “Done what?” The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z You see it in the papers, parents doing horrible physical harm to their kids out of jealousy or spite or for attention— any number of reasons. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z And since they couldn’t have any of it, it all took the form of spite. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z My grandmother's feet are apart, both fists are on her hips, and her stance makes her look like a burly wrestler in spite of the white sari. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z My hopefulness was genuine, in spite of everything that had happened already. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z And in spite of this self-knowledge I equipped Rocinante with enough writing material to take care of ten volumes. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z In this year, 1965,1 am certain that more—and worse—riots are going to erupt, in yet more cities, in spite of the conscience- salving Civil Rights Bill. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I put more wood on the fire, as it was damp in spite of the flames, and went to bed in my underwear and suit. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z I frowned and sat up, curious in spite of myself. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Thither—in spite of my fears — would 1 have to repair for answers. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “It might still like being alive, in spite of everything.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z And in spite of himself, he minded, he wanted bitterly for her to be different, to be his, at the same time herself, and yet a different sort of person. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z He noticed that in spite of his worries, Matt did not run the vacuum cleaner near the hems of the curtains, a favorite hiding place of mice. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z In spite of what I expect, I fall asleep sometime during the night. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z The mere fact that I’ve pulled off this feat—under the radar, in spite of the ever-present gaze of my parents—represents a tiny victory, one that fills me with both hope and guilt. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The faded blue eyes, shrewd in spite of their age, sized up Lombard. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z The man he was fighting was his size with the same slender build, but in spite of the black man’s slenderness, he looked wiry and strong. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z In spite of everything, Stella laughed out loud. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z In spite of everything, Enrique has failed again—he will not reach the United States this time, either. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z In spite of a million-to-one odds, it was at that precise moment that the figure bent low to the earth. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I met Alice’s thin pale little boy and saw with relief that in spite of the way she talked, she obviously loved the child. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Fidelito was skinny and frail in spite of his tough spirit. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I stared back, struggling to think clearly in spite of his face, to find some way to explain. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z In spite of drought, it holds out its arms with hope and waits for rain. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z It had its own way of life which was perceived by many to enable the facility to function in spite of departmental guidelines. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of her dread she feels a thrill; this will be the first time she’s heard her mother’s voice in nearly three years. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of their minute size, the total weight of this host of bacteria in the top foot of a single acre of fertile soil may be as much as a thousand pounds. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z In spite of these hardships, most Jews remained faithful to their religion and resisted the pressure to convert to Christianity. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z In spite of all the lies, it was beautiful. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z This house had been a haven then, and in spite of the cold anger she felt now, it still looked like an inn, a safe harbor. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z There he seized Proteus and did not let him go, in spite of the terrible forms he assumed, until the god was discouraged and returned to his own shape. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z His mouth watered at the cold veal and cream pastries and champagne Akaky consumed the night his precious coat was stolen, in spite of the fact that Ashoke had never tasted these things himself. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I am telling on her, and she was a spite suicide, drowning herself in the drinking water. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Dimple felt warm in spite of the cool breeze; the gauze of Celia’s dress seemed to cling tighter to every part of her body. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Ashamed that in spite of his good job Salvador had given her less than before, Lupita lied, “Sí, it is the same.” Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z He ended by saying that he was startled and disturbed to learn that in spite of my own position in the Thembu royal house I did not support the principle of traditional leadership. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the hellish aspects of life in Alexandra, the township was also a kind of heaven. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of endless glasses of water, her throat is parched. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z They are the pendants of those “vicious”, “bloodthirsty”, “depraved” animals that inflame the ire of the maniacs I have just mentioned, who vent their spite on them with walking sticks and umbrellas. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Angela twisted the engagement ring her mother made her wear in spite of the rash. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the shining sun the wind seemed chill after the warm darkness of Moria. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “Well,” he said slowly, “it wouldn’t be so very hard to get in in spite of that, would it?” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Oh, Sir Lancelot, Sir Lancelot!” cried an unknown gentlewoman, riding toward him at full speed and evidently trying to wring her hands in spite of the reins. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Even now, in spite of the gin, the dull ache in his belly made consecutive thought impossible. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Yet, in spite of these spectacular strides in science and technology, and still unlimited ones to come, something basic is missing. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z In spite of our efforts, the tumult persisted. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z And in spite of myself, a prayer formed inside me, a prayer to this God in whom I no longer believed. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the tensions and uncertainties of this period something profoundly meaningful is taking place. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z And you couldn’t do that for four thousand nights without coming to understand, in spite of yourself, that the humans were survivors, too. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z But in spite of his immense wisdom and his mysterious breadth, he had a human burden, an earthly condition that kept him involved in the small problems of daily life. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z In spite of her brave deed and fighting words, she was frightened. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z He blew his nose on a corner of the filthy pillowcase he wore, looking so pathetic that Harry felt his anger ebb away in spite of himself. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z In spite of the chill that didn’t quite leave him, he was well able to marvel at this latest unfolding of his life. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Hazel and the others followed as best they could, with Pipkin limping and staggering behind, his fear driving him on in spite of the pain in his paw. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z When he smiles, and he does sometimes, in spite of everything, he looks silly and sad both, like a six-year-old who suddenly got too big. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of Teenie's diminutive size, Amari noticed that no one ever questioned her authority in the kitchen, not even the white people who lived in the main house. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his attempt to speak for her, I direct my words at Callie. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Ranofer grinned in spite of himself, and in a moment they were laughing together, though still uncomfortably. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Frodo followed slowly, drawn by the still blue water in spite of hurt and weariness; Sam came up behind. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I tried to make myself accept it in spite of his name, his too-familiar face. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z And yet, in spite of the new bounty of food, it was time for the last dogs to go. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z “We wanted to make ourselves look pretty and attractive and womanlike, in spite of the uniform,” said Nina Shebalina, a mechanic in the 586th Regiment. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z In spite of the visible hostility of the family, Fernanda did not give up her drive to impose the customs of her ancestors. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Three days later it was announced that he had died in the hospital at Willingdon, in spite of receiving every attention a horse could have. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z He felt that if Jan continued to stand there and make him feel this awful sense of guilt, he would have to shoot him in spite of himself. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his anxiety, he tried to keep up the appearance of calm in order to maintain morale. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z In spite of their fear, they reacted to an oppressive oddity, or what they called evil days, with an acceptance that bordered on welcome. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the war between France and The Netherlands, Huygens’s life was mostly without incident outside his scientific work. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z In my flurry of nostalgic spite, I have done the Monterey Peninsula a disservice. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “He got at them, in spite of all that I could do, and they took up with him. They behaved very queer all the time they were here: wilful, you might say.” The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z That happened often enough in spite of her best intentions. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z He doesn’t tell his parents about the drawing class, something they would consider frivolous at this stage of his life, in spite of the fact that his own grandfather was an artist. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Finally I got angry and moved vigorously in spite of the pain. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Tendai’s body began to move to it in spite of himself. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z The trip downtown had been far more difficult than he’d imagined, in spite of how well it had started. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z Her eyes kept closing in spite of her efforts to keep them open. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Beck’s cheer and limitless optimism were so winning that, in spite of myself, I grew to like him a lot. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the somber reason for the journey, everyone cheered up. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his father’s nonbelief, Charles gave God the credit. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z It was only a matter of time until she found the range and scored, in spite of those menacing fullbacks. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z A Chilean scientist has pointed out that malaria-carrying mosquitoes persist in his country in spite of insecticide treatment; the release of sterile males might then provide the final blow needed to eliminate this population. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Here, again, was Dumbledore’s tendency to trust people in spite of overwhelming evidence that they did not deserve it! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z It was cool enough, in spite of the sun, that Dimple had to pull her hoodie tighter around her. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Thomas had claimed that I’d already won, because in spite of my second-place reign, I kept showing up and doing what I loved. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “Do you want to be a gentleman, to spite her or to gain her over?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z In spite of their sadness—because of it, even; for their sadness was the symptom of their love for one another—the three young men were happy. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of this, Tree-ear found that he had enjoyed the incision work. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z I anticipate rewards for goodness, and wait for the ax of punishment to fall upon evil, in spite of the years I’ve rocked in this cradle of rewarded evils and murdered goodness. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the complete overhaul that your mind is crying for, you have a brain that could really grow and flower here in N.Y. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of my protests, I think they worry I’ll report to someone that they had an orange to spare. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Often the authorities would withhold mail out of spite. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of everything, my life was easier than hers. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z In spite of my brand, a pulse of panic grabs me. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z I got to sit up in a wheelchair, and the leg felt all right in spite of the cast. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the chill outside, she was dressed in a barely-there strapless blue dress that complimented her tanning bed complexion. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Somehow, in spite of myself, I found I was coming to the building where the inquest was being held. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She is being adorable as some sort of hideous ruse, to spite me. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z They took it as calmly as ever, in spite of the fact that he accused them of things I’m sure no donkey has ever willingly done, especially not Beta, who possessed impeccable moral character. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They made him look haggard, as if he smoked a great deal and slept very little, in spite of the fact that he was only seven years old. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Here's the kicker, though: Morgenstern’s Florinese version came before Baum wrote The Wizard of Oz, so in spite of the fact that he was the originator, he comes out just the other way around. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z In spite of himself a grimace of impatience crossed Aron’s face. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Rishi whistled as he walked into the den, his heart lifting like a helium balloon in spite of himself. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Slowly and precisely he detailed how, in spite of much elaborate crystallographic analysis, little real progress had been made by Rosy since the day she arrived at King’s. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z This part of the act was very wild and noisy in spite of Mrs. Popper’s delicate music. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z He burst out laughing, and her heart lifted in mirth in spite of her still bubbling irritation. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z In spite of the severe cold, the hard work, she came to love St. Catharines, and the other towns and cities in Canada where black men lived. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Cady refuses, even though, in spite of herself, she loves him as much as ever. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z It wasn’t because I was her Charlie, but in spite of it. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z She chuckled, in spite of everything, and hugged Amari once more. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “How ashamed,” he went on, in spite of the unsteadiness of his voice, “how really . . .” The Savage cut him short and, taking his hand, affectionately pressed it. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his derision, she kept telling him about her dreams. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z It was still acting funny and overheating, in spite of Neil having worked on it. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He understood that in spite of his present title of civil and military leader of the town, Don Apolinar Moscote was once more a figurehead. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z She bristled from both not liking it and liking it in spite of pushing him away. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z And after a minute Bernabe had to smile in spite of it all. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of her new weapons, Nhamo’s food supply grew smaller as the dry season struck with full force. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the grand accommodations, many of the dogs preferred to sleep outside their houses in the snow. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z But then something stirs in the bushes behind us, and I jump in spite of myself. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z In spite of her doing what she did behind my back. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z 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 But this time, misled by spite, he had made the mistake of speaking and gloating before he had both hands on his victim’s neck. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He pressed his advantage because he saw that Mr. Prud’homme was pleased, won over in spite of himself. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “But you like me in spite of it?” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the dark red dawn the sun was mounting the horizon clouds and sparkled upon the dew on the rising wheat and barley. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Not the town, of course, but that part of town where the Negroes lived, the part they called the Bottom in spite of the fact that it was up in the hills. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z In spite of it all, night after night, my parents and Mr. Pirzada enjoyed long, leisurely meals. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “He will only be gone from the school when none here are loyal to him,” said Harry, smiling in spite of himself. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Lincoln had been nominated in June in spite of the reluctance of the men within his party who hated him. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of her misery, the idea was so silly Nhamo gave him a watery smile. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his formidable appearance he had a certain charm of manner. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z In spite of her stiffness and sore hands, Lupita’s spirits lifted as the dawn approached. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Mordred had been left to be dominated by her, with her ancestral grudge against the King and her personal spite. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the fear gnawing in his stomach and the anguish of missing his family—already—he felt a thrill of excitement. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z And I hold my breath, believing in spite of his words to those bad ones that this guy may be Death. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z In spite of their regular sledging practice and exercise, the dogs themselves were still semi-wild beasts, and dogfights broke out constantly. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z In spite of my nervousness, I couldn’t contain a chuckle. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z In spite of the load it carried, the trolley responded easily to Butler’s touch, gliding across the threshold into the lobby. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “This,” said Dr. B. J. Cigrand, Emeline’s second cousin, the North Side dentist, “in spite of the fact that she was in the habit of writing to her parents two or three times a week.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Although she was only a year older than the twins, who were thirteen and full of cuss words and spite, Juanita was much taller and more muscular. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z The Mollers managed, somehow, in spite of their worldly goods, to live fairly simply. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of all this, my feelings for Evan only multiplied. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z She wasn't an animal, in spite of living with baboons for so long. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He loved Walnut Hill in spite of the sadness of the place since Mary died. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z “The impossible cannot have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z But in spite of the comical red imps, sparkling elves, and the gorgeous princes and princesses, Jo’s pleasure had a drop of bitterness in it. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z But be was a tactician in spite of his formality. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his dangerous predicament Matthias was inwardly amused at the King’s use of his name. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She don’t say nothing so I glance up in spite of myself. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “Oh no, please don’t, I’d rather not,” she said, trying to withdraw her hand, and looking frightened in spite of her denial. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “In spite of our troubles and losing sleep the whole party was in good spirits, for, at last, we had exchanged inaction for action,” Worsley remembered. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z He was smiling in spite of himself; Sierra could tell it was one of those smiles that couldn’t be held back or tempered. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z In spite of herself, she longed for him. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z In spite of all to which they have been subjected, Negroes are nonetheless a rather pleasant folk for the most part. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He thought perhaps it would be nice to kill something, from spite. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z So easy, in spite of all my talk. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his pain and drug-induced haze, Scythe Faraday smiled. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z In spite of all I said thereafter, I found no answer on the floor—not that answer, anyway—and I was on the floor all night. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z In spite of the tens of thousands of Violet orbs in the city, their work was going more slowly than planned. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “It’s only for beautiful women,” and I laughed in spite of myself. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z The hearts of the hobbits rose again a little in spite of weariness: the air was fresh and fragrant, and it reminded them of the uplands of the Northfarthing far away. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z In spite of everything, she fell into a deep, dreamless sleep and woke long after the sun had lifted from the edge of the lake. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z In his face, now for the first time, Lee could see Aron’s face in spite of the different coloring. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She says it all the time since I got sick, but only now do I see that what Mummy means is, I love you in spite of my grief. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Out of spite, she told the officers that he’d stolen a valuable toe ring from her jewelry box, and demanded that he be locked up in juvenile detention to teach him a lesson. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The peoples of the corn remain connected in spite of the heavy influences of colonialism. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Mary Alice and I were frozen to the linoleum in spite of ourselves. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the fighting and hurt, Gina invites him to dinner and to celebrate the holidays together. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z No reason to push it too far by asking, but in spite of the way he talked, I bet he hadn’t been as far away as Cleveland, probably hadn’t even been to St. Louis. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of Ralph’s struggles, he found , himself once again in the fishbowl, this time with the old mitten. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z I smiled a little in spite of myself. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his efforts to please the Emperor, in the summer of 1630 Wallenstein fell from favour and was dismissed from his key post as commander of the army. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z In spite of being in my own home with my family, I can’t sleep. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z One city still remained In spite of all that had happened, Selitos looked at Lanre with pity, and when he spoke it was with sadness in his voice. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z So his textbook spread failed to penetrate the skull, in spite of the Teflon-coated load. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I stomped off to the kitchen house, where I could hear the rats already at the manioc, rewarding my spite. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “And you must remember, my love,” said Mr. Popper, who had never before been out of Stillwater, in spite of his dreams of distant countries, “that travel is very broadening.” Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z I was through and, in spite of the dream, I was whole. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the pea-soup fog, they caught the Biscuit spinning six furlongs in 1:14, a solid workout. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Our legs moved mechanically, in spite of us, without us. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his friendliness and his friends Doc was a lonely and a set-apart man. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked unwell, but in spite of that, he was in a good mood. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the welcoming greetings and looks of excitement on the faces of the villagers, the strangers did not smile. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z But then I laughed in spite of myself. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z But in spite of a decade of significant progress, the problem is far from solved. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z What if, in spite of everything, he still felt some loyalty to his theatre family and, learning of my association with Falconer, he had come to expose me? The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Cooper had to cough so he could pretend not to be laughing, and he winked at Johnny in spite of the dignity of his black clericals, white bands, and great woolly wig. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his diminutive stature he has a commanding, captivating presence in the room. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of my little display of weirdness that Tuesday in class, I showed up at practice on Wednesday afternoon as if nothing had happened. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “Don’t add but his own,” interposed Estella, “for I hate that class of man. But he really is disinterested, and above small jealousy and spite, I have heard?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z In spite of myself, my head spins with excitement. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z His voice sounded sympathetic, kind, in spite of some perverse attempt to make it sound matter-of-fact. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z What followed was a terrible, sickening blur of spite and outrage. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z In spite of the bulkiness of his body there was a remarkable grace in his movements. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Dimple did what he asked in spite of her intense misgivings. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He grew to be fond of Lyo-Jyok, in spite of her being a girl. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z And not a bit stuck up in spite of her brilliance. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z The warm morning sun shone on Jody’s back so sweetly that he was forced to take a serious stiff-legged hop now and then in spite of his maturity. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of that, before the father went into the kitchen, he came into the room and with a single bow, cap in hand, made a tour of the table. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z He had neither strayed from his balcony nor opened a newspaper since Independence, but in spite of this fact, or maybe because of it, his opinions were always highly esteemed. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z In spite of his great air of calm, he was angry. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z And in spite of her determination and excitement at being so close to their destination, she couldn’t erase the reality that for now the three of them were hungry and thoroughly exhausted. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “I mean, if you want to screw my loser brother—” Pearl flinched, and in spite of himself, he stopped. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Shadrach’s long, narrow room was cheerful and attractive in spite of its roughness. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z But still, there was no doubt that he was, in spite of the sheerness of the Cliffs, heading in an upward direction. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Among the others he felt good about Bud Gleason, in spite of Bertha and the kid—after all, he and Bud were friends. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z And in spite of himself, Rowan felt satisfaction each time Goddard gave him approval. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The new land of life went on at Camelot in spite of the suicide. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Georgiana, who had a spoiled temper, a very acrid spite, a captious and insolent carriage, was universally indulged. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z In spite of the lead in my stomach, in spite of the way I was sinking into the sand, darkness rushing in, I made my voice stronger. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z But in spite of the victory, the Times could not resume printing the Pentagon Papers because the Justice Department immediately appealed, and the injunction remained in place while the case moved to the higher court. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z In spite of all the flying fragments the drivers of the munition columns pour in like a swarm of bees and pounce on the bread. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of everything, he must reach Reilly and extract an explanation and confession. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet I cling to them because I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Shorty just smiled, cool as a cucumber in spite of a split lip. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He was a young-looking man, in spite of his perplexities and his very grey hair, and his manner seemed quite natural. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z In spite of this amendment, however, she requested to have a note sent to Longbourn, desiring her mother to visit Jane, and form her own judgment of her situation. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z In spite of his weakness, the boy refuses to let go of a grubby headscarf gripped in one hand, pulling it to his crusted lips like a comfort blanket. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z But Ashoke points out that even his chairman shops at yard sales, that in spite of living in a mansion an American is not above wearing a pair of secondhand pants, bought for fifty cents. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z And in spite of himself, a crazy idea grew in his mind, sprouting new details daily. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z You exist from meal to meal, in spite of the fact that food means nothing anymore, because you have neither a feeling of hunger nor a sense of taste. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z In spite of the long ordeal she just endured, it feels like a sudden embrace. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Because, in spite of everything, I still don’t have enough faith in God. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z They seemed extremely kind and helpful in spite of all the shouting and arguing that went on between them. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z Fernanda was present several times and did not see her, in spite of the fact that she was so real, so human, and on one occasion asked of Amaranta the favor of threading a needle. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z In spite of all that power and force, there are only one and a half gallons of blood in the body at a time. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He wouldn’t be able to get much for them in Maryland, so in spite of the old master’s will, he would sell them South. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z By 1959, in spite of six years’ spraying, the university campus had lost 86 per cent of its elms, half of them victims of Dutch elm disease. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z By the time Henry and Vince returned, the crying had passed and there was only fear and, in spite of everything, a desperate wish to please Henry. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z And there are no great and dangerous slabs of ice that they must cross in spite of blizzards and starvation. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Yet in spite of my sense of violated responsibility I was pleased by the developments and went ahead with my plan. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of all that stateliness, I could not catch up. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Nobody—in spite of the music, in spite of the mounting excitement. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z But in spite of all this repentance the rain hadn’t come, and now he told us he refused to be party to the superstitions. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the excruciating boredom, it physically hurt to leave the apartment, but he had to get Julie. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z She wanders freely around a city in which Gogol, in spite of his many visits, has no sense of direction. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the early morning, the fresh air was partly tinged with warmth. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z But I liked him in spite of myself. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of all that has happened, I smile. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He couldn’t get his way this time—not after threatening their fives and sending them to make Achelous miserable for the sake of spiting Hera. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “The parents gave the twins anything they wanted. They never scolded them or made them work. In spite of this, the children didn’t feel happy. ‘We don’t belong in this world anymore,’ they decided. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z They were driven back in spite of all they could do. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the pain that shot up his leg, Kingshaw scarcely hesitated. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z In spite of her woe, Kit had to smile. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I smile in spite of myself: I used to watch I Love Lucy with my dad, and when I met Papi at age seven, I thought, Wow, a blue-eyed Ricky Ricardo! Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z And I defend because in spite of all I find that I love. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z "There doesn't seem to be anything we can do to stop the arrogance and hate and spite that lead to war." The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z In spite of all that was done to them, Indigenous peoples are still here. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z After this, Lucca and Siena would have immediately surrendered, partly to spite the Florentines and partly out of fear, and the Florentines would have had no means of preventing it. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Xan said, her panic increasing in spite of the light’s return to the child’s eyes. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z And, in spite of all remonstrances and advices to the contrary, King PeDes struggled out of his costly robe, which be popped over Lancelot’s head. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “We managed to secure the area, in spite of half the town hammering on the door.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Rishi held his arms open, and Dimple, giving in to peer pressure in spite of every instinct screaming at her not to, leaped into his arms. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z In spite of all his aunt’s shouting and ordering about, the boy always obeyed her, as his father said he must. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z She was ugly and had spite enough to poison the whole town. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of all these difficulties, he continued to prepare his epic book on mechanics, inertia and motion. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z In spite of the wonder of electricity, in most other ways life in Narewka remained as it had been for centuries. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z And, in spite of the dread for this day, she feels lucky. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Newton opened the eyes of scientists to the fact that the fundamentals of the Universe might be simple and understandable, in spite of its surface complexity. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Such a place the Fallen Angels might have built as a spite to Heaven, dry and sharp, desolate and dangerous, and for me filled with foreboding. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z But in spite of this she ran towards them as lightly and as gaily as though she were still a young girl. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z “It’s filled with pain and mutilation and death. I’m sure you had it just to spite me. You know, I’m not even sure you belong in the Army, with a disgusting dream like that.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Do you want to go to Mass?” he asked, in spite of his terror that Julie might vanish on the streets as Bri had. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z His voice was quiet, but all the other boys suddenly fell still, for in his tone as in Jasper’s the spite between them now sounded plain and clear as steel coming out of a sheath. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z In spite of everything, I wasn’t altogether happy in 1942; I often felt I’d been deserted, but because I was on the go all day long, I didn’t think about it. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z In spite of the years of note taking and longhand drafts, his writing had never gone to hell the way mine had. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z It was so familiar now that he almost welcomed it, in spite of the difficulty it caused in seeing things behind it. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The others were impressed in spite of themselves. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z A curse seemed to hang over the family, making men sin in spite of themselves and bringing suffering and death down upon the innocent as well as the guilty. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He lay on the cot and wrapped his arms about his head, torn with a nameless anxiety, hearing the man’s screams in spite of his need to escape them. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z In spite of my father’s insistence that I need to earn the right to drive, he’s taken me to empty parking lots. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z In spite of his advanced years, Methuselah gripped Matthias’s paw and ran so fast that the younger mouse had difficulty in keeping up. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z In spite of himself, he felt an undeniable sense of relief as she slowly made her way to him, stepping over brambles and tree roots. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Her time with Tariq’s family always felt natural to Laila, effortless, uncomplicated by differences in tribe or language, or by the personal spites and grudges that infected the air at her own home. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z He always fed people until he ran out, and he never asked for money, though Fry residents were happy to pay him for such good food in spite of his resistance. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z In spite of her fear, Nhamo felt a little thrill of excitement. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of family efforts to keep certain things dark, he had reason to believe certain things were well known, even among the—ah—lower classes. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of all his distress, he was unable to suppress a smile at this idea. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z It was, for a long time, in spite of—or, not inconceivably, because of—the shabbiness of my motives, my only sustenance, my meat and drink. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z As a result, the English stuck to Newton’s fluxion notation rather than adopting Leibniz’s superior differential notation—cutting off their noses to spite their faces. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z The days, in spite of all that went on in Room 5, dragged, but the nights passed more quickly. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z Amari knew that Teenie would fix what she wanted to in spite of what Mrs. Derby suggested, but they had this conversation every morning anyway. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z They were larger than when he had come in and had a purpose to them, a rapid movement in spite of their size that almost triggered alarm bells in David’s brain. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The sun was shining and in spite of the cold there were a few bucks and does at silflay, keeping out of the wind as they nibbled the shoots of spring grass. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of himself, Harry leaned around his pile of books for a better look at the cage. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Orcs go fast in tunnels, and this tunnel they knew well; for in spite of Shelob they were forced to use it often as the swiftest way from the Dead City over the mountains. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z And in spite of the situation, this sounded like real disrespect to me. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Together they worked in a stale little infirmary where Mr. Kapasi’s smartly tailored clothes clung to him in the heat, in spite of the blackened blades of a ceiling fan churning over their heads. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z "I'm on to you, Jemmy-From-The-Streets. It's pure spite that you won't howl! Think you can cross me and get away with it? Ha! Never and nohow!" The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z In spite of all this, at first everything seemed set fair for the book. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z In spite of these warning signs, I wasn’t worried. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the pain, I fell asleep at once. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z But in spite of myself, tears streamed down my cheeks. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “Another day,” the doctor said, and in spite of his appearance his voice was wan. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z He looked super cute, I noticed in spite of myself, dressed in a Cabin in the Woods T-shirt and dark-wash jeans. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z In spite of his continuing ill health, Huygens made a few more foreign trips, including another visit to London in 1689, when he met Newton. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z In spite of the precautions she had taken, she was too nervous to sleep. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Gogol lifts the paper slowly, but in spite of this the tape leaves a scab. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Then there was Aphrodite, who smiled at me knowingly and made me blush in spite of myself. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z In spite of the rain and the throbbing pulse down his foreleg, he felt ready to sleep where he was, stretched upon the planking. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a chore to be happy, even though sometimes, in spite of themselves, they were happy. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z But those five Great Lakes which the St. Lawrence feeds with memories of the sea are themselves landlocked, in spite of the wandering river that connects them to the Atlantic. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of Nero’s treachery, a dazzlement was growing in him. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z It was as though he was slightly uneasy at the search in spite of his willingness. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z It was very hot in that room in spite of the open window. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his six-pack, Dimple couldn’t help but think that she much preferred Rishi’s solid body to his. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z It is separated from us by a wire fence, but in spite of this the prisoners come across to us. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of her youth, he addressed her with all the deference due a professional educator. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z When Sister Ibinabo was talking to Christie, with that poisonous spite she claimed was religious guidance, Ifemelu had looked at her and suddenly seen something of her own mother. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z But in spite of Doctor Nolan's reassurances, I was scared to death. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z In spite of his meager graduate student wages he sets aside money to send every few months to his father to help put an extension on his parents’ house. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z On the right was the birdbath altar with the plaster head of Nefertiti, lovely and gracious in spite of the cracks and chips. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The way it keeps on beating, the way it survives in spite of how it’s been destroyed—it has won. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z In spite of myself I have loved the world a little, and may lose it. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z His sleeping comforts me, in spite of my thoughts. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z In spite of having the sunless complexion and slight build of a yeshiva student, Sender clung onto the cord as tenaciously as a terrier, even going so far as to bare his teeth. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The mother went to the washbasket in which the baby was sleeping peacefully in spite of the bitter talking. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of these notable lacks, the expanse of grey stone was undoubtedly a door. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z In spite of her having lost her charms and the splendor of her laugh, he sought her out and found her by the trail of her smell of smoke. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z In spite of the physical pain of the last few weeks, Annabelle realizes what a relief it’s been to be in forests and farmland and even on highways. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z In spite of her dark clothing she smelled sweet and it made me feel better to be near her. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z And he still wants one in spite of everything that’s happened and the fact that nobody’s going to go to it. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z “I think in spite of what you said you’ll help me all you can. Otherwise you wouldn’t be lying there in that bed.” Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z In spite of the increasing nastiness of those scribbled spells, he had refused to believe ill of the boy who had been so clever, who had helped him so much... Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He would give it to her on her birthday, in spite of the fact that he has no idea when her birthday is. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He touches his fingers to her bare arms, cool in spite of the warmth of the kitchen. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z But in spite of his rude words Bree was a patient teacher. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z In spite of his confusion and pain, he still managed to hang on to Angel. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of my profound reservations, I thought I would always treasure Joan. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z And he kept this relatively high position in spite of his attitude. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z I grew weary: it was cold, in spite of the cloak; and then I did not see the use of staying, as I was not to rouse the house. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Elisabet worries genuinely, in spite of our reassurances, that she and Anatole might have been assigned new first names, since theirs are European and “colonialist.” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He has a nice mouth in spite of whatever might come out of it. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z That gave Polly courage to stand a little straighter in spite of Mr. Derby’s fury. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the girl’s efforts he felt more and more indifferent and terribly alone. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z In spite of Big Ma saying “Welcome to the family” to Miss Hendrix, my grandmother put her foot down about Miss Hendrix coming along with us. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z And in spite of the blasé attitude he showed her, he was, in fact, attracted to her. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Has he done this on purpose, just to spite me? Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z In spite of his strange, clouded manner, he spoke so reasonably that Hazel felt rather ashamed. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of himself, a smile creeps across his face. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I did go in to help him—in spite of the sword— because he was carrying what was too heavy to be carried. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of this, they appeared cheerful and they welcomed the twins. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Knife, in spite of his jealousy, brought extra treats for him. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He would listen somberly, sigh, and repeat that he had no intention of quarreling with Reb Saunders, he respected his position in spite of its fanaticism. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The rest is dust, the rest is ash, it’s sorrow and it’s grief....But above all that, in spite of all that, binding us together...is hope. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z In spite of himself, he found a piece of paper and a pen and began making a list. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z I wonder if he thinks I am bringing him such bad fare out of spite, and not because it is all we have. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z She tried to look cold but she was smiling in spite of herself. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z The voice sounded clearly in spite of the siren and the clang of the fire wagons. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z There were barbs of spite in her bright, childish voice when she asked, insincerely, “Sleep well?” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z In spite of their fears, I became quite drenched in the details of their lives. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He would, he told himself, in spite of gods and drought, do that which he had determined. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z She felt light in his arms—like a spirit, he thought as he shivered in spite of the heat. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his father’s occasional suggestions, he has never been inspired to read a word of Gogol, or any Russian writer, for that matter. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I heard her grumble to Lockton that “the old biddy will never die, just to spite us.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She’d noticed before that April, in spite of her sophisticated ways, really didn’t know much at all about certain kinds of things. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of himself Lee smiled with pleasure. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “He is rich, a gentleman, and has delightful manners,” began Amy, trying to be quite cool and dignified, but feeling a little ashamed of herself, in spite of the sincerity of her intentions. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z The sun came out, and in spite of the chilly wind they were soon puffing and sweating. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Ambrose had bought the Horse and Four just to spite me out of a job. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z In spite of the tears, in spite of the fountain of feeling which had sprung between them once again, Lancelot persisted in remaining loyal to his Grail. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Amari, Polly, and Tidbit had no choice but to follow the woman, who in spite of her size moved nimbly through the woods. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z But in spite of how hard it was, I sometimes wish I were back there, because I miss Amma so much. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z “I would just like to inform you, Commander, that in spite of your attempted betrayal, I am still willing to negotiate.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Bruce pronounced every word with exaggerated diction and spite. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She tried to show that, in spite of his shortcomings, he had been a good father and a kindly man. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He slept in the stable that night and on the next day did find a sea captain who would—in spite of the bad hand—take him on as a cabin boy. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of himself his eyes strayed to the food Heqet was eating as he walked. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z I am thankful, grateful, in spite of the cost, to be here. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z But her voice picked up again, in spite of herself. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z In spite of this, Newton did suggest a way to test the rotation of the Earth. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z “I was captured prisoner by the blackhearted, southron, faithless King of the Dragon, and then, in spite of it that she had three beautiful daughters already whatever.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Out of spite, the human beings pretended not to believe that it was Snowball who had destroyed the windmill: they said that it had fallen down because the walls were too thin. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z In spite of her practicalness, she was soft and feminine and the men loved the low and breathless way she had of talking. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It is a moment that shocks her still, and that she prefers, in spite of all she tells him at night about the life they now share, to keep to herself. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of an artistic vision so startlingly new it took years for the world to appreciate it, his artwork couldn’t save him from the depths of his tortured mind. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z In spite of the seven warning signals of “You’ll be sorry” written all over Father’s face. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z On the contrary, he had kept up the pursuit in spite of Kehaar and had actually carried out a scheme to cut off the fugitives’ retreat. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Did he see war coming now, in spite of all our efforts to stay at peace? Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, reporters at the Washington Post were digging closer and closer to the real story, and the FBI, in spite of Nixon’s efforts, was still investigating. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z In spite of his unkempt hair and uncovered head, his musical cadence suggested he had been educated in a yeshiva. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z But in spite of that, I believe it’s true. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I let myself drop into the unknown, come what may—yet, in spite of all, I feel somewhat afraid. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z The sea elephant moves fast in spite of his size, waddling along on his great flippers which he uses like hands. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Bewildered, the woman smiled in spite of herself. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Now, huddled inside the ragged quilt, she was sucked down, in spite of herself, into a black whirlpool of slumber, where nightmare phantoms whirled with her, nearer and nearer, toward some unknown horror. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “And you will go in spite of everything?” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt very tired in spite of my nap; I was yawning continuously and realized there would be no staying awake that night. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z It was a way to start over, to renounce vanity, to spite love. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I can’t help smiling at his teasing, in spite of my mood. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Instead, and only in part to spite him, I grunted my best Korean to the other men. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of the off-grid electrical system that Kelton is always so proud to brag about, the lights in the house are turned off, and Mrs. McCracken has lit candles for the dinner table. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I felt relieved in spite of everything I knew. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z In spite of Big Ma’s fussing, I knew my grandmother was happy, but no one grinned wider than Mr. Lucas. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Voldemort’s expression remained impassive as he said, “Greatness inspires envy, envy engenders spite, spite spawns lies. You must know this, Dumbledore.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z In spite of Grandmother’s precautions, cholera had already found its way to the heart of the village. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as she saw the Wart, she began wagging her whole body, grinning vacuously, and panting in her efforts to lick his face, in spite of the cord. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Nately asked, growing intrigued and charmed with the old man in spite of himself. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z In spite of his threatening words, the muvuki didn’t look particularly angry, nor did the trader appear frightened. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his calm demeanor, calm voice, he was charged and surcharged with a will to action, a readiness to take and enjoy any desperate chance. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z But one by one, the young people rose up from their seats and declared their bold commitment in spite of the risks. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He pronounced Desjardins the English way, the s's intact, and in spite of her training in French this is how she still thinks of it. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of what he was saying, his eyes were considerate and friendly. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z He puzzled over it awhile, forcing himself to think of possible explanations in spite of his usual boredom and utter lack of interest in what its purpose might be. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z I said to Herbert, meanwhile, that even if Provis were recognised and taken, in spite of himself, I should be wretched as the cause, however innocently. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z This Jones was turning out to be a headache, in spite of the low salary. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, in spite of my misgivings, I shall make my cart available to you. However, you must watch the cart this afternoon. I have a rather urgent appointment.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Dimple chewed on this, impressed in spite of herself. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Outside, the air was warmish in spite of the fog, with the faint tang of perfume and cologne as college students made their way off campus to various events. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z In spite of two hot meals a day, they were hungry for fresh meat. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z After the first few measures, I forget everything for a moment and feel whole again, in spite of what happened earlier in the day. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “No, no, it’s nothing like that,” said Rowan, blushing in spite of himself. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The sick feeling, which she had tried to prevent by holding in her stomach, came quickly in spite of her precaution. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I am prepared to work with him in spite of all his mistakes. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She took the dazed pigeon by its leg again and, seemingly out of spite, flung it hard against the wall. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z In spite of no need of hurry, she still pushed her way out of the train, flew up the steps, rushed through the streets economically and crowded into a full elevator. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Out of spite, she might report any number of curious things to the SIM. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z In spite of the Cal State girl and the other Black Panthers saying leave those girls alone, he went on. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his happiness, Charles was not well physically. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Harvard...Harvard men...In spite of everything the buried memories rose up to nag him. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z This was something to the effect that, in the Underworld, a great ox costs only a penny, but I knew what he meant and in spite of myself I laughed. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z In spite of this, Tycho was not to be distracted from his life’s work, and was making observations from Helsingborg Castle by the end of December that year. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z It was impossible, in spite of the endless arrests and confessions and executions, to be sure that the Brotherhood was not simply a myth. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z I’m not sure I could bear to relive the stupid, awful things I’ve done, to hear the words I said in spite, to remember the look on Tom’s face as I said them. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of two cocktails and the bottle of wine they’d shared she feels distressingly sober. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes he comes downstairs to get me, but that’s awkward too, because in spite of all his precautions his face turns bright red and he can hardly get the words out of his mouth. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z But in spite of the cough syrup, you weren’t any better the next morning. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z And I finish the song in spite of him. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z |
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