| 单词 | stand by |
| 例句 | At the top, Sigurd stood by a huge dead tree, sword pulled. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He swallowed, and I could hear the dry click his throat made from where I stood by the door. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The wearer of the boots stood by the goats, and the goats sniffed at her skirts in a fawning sort of way that Sister Ignatia found utterly unattractive. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z She continued to stand by the map and tidy up the pins, but I knew there was nothing to tidy up. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The Taker is standing by her locker after school. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z My parents are standing by the door as Dylan follows me out of my bedroom, where he’s been hitting me with decent pep talk the past half hour. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Father Amadi was standing by the window, close enough for me to see the way his hair lay in wavy curls on his head, like the ripples in a stream. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Others stood by and watched with frowns of disapproval. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I could stand by the side of a real man. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Mama, come and stand by me,” I begged. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z When we turn the corner, she fires at the two guards standing by the door at the end. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z After a quick dip in the murky waters, he made his way toward Luna, who was standing by herself in the yard. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Then, while Shackleton stood by with the chronometer, Worsley would wait until the boat reached the top of the wave and the horizon came into sight, then shout “Now!” as he shot the sun. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z The well wasn’t so far, but I would stand by the house till my eyes could see in the dark. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She would have stood by Giles’s side, and shaken hands with people, a smile on her face. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She puts her sdioolbag against the wall and stands by the bed. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Little Rock’s finest police officers and members of the federalized National Guard stood by, watching with their arms folded as we were hit time after time. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But when they were whipping some seaman they had another man standing by his side with a bucket of salt water, which he would throw into the open whip-wounds after each strike. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Billy stood by one of these, and, as the crowd pressed against him, he climbed part way up a diagonal corner brace to make more room. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z From time to time she didn’t even recognize him and would ask “May I help you?” when she noticed him standing by her side. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “You didn’t stand by that kitten, so why should I stand by you?” she asked tauntingly from the menacing darkness. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The hose leaked a little when I turned it on, so I tightened it as best I could, and then I stood by Sohrab and we watched Babou. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z My mom saw me standing by the lounge and looked annoyed that I hadn’t come over to greet them yet. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Stick, and how I couldn’t stand by and let him be hurt. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The police “just stood by and laughed,” said another. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z We stacked the pots near the rest of the food, and then stood by the fire—Mrs. Sidman did not seem to mind me adding a few sticks to make it blaze up. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Outside, he was talking to Papa Oji and some of the other men who were standing by the compound entrance. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z And I didn’t know what to do with my hands or my legs or my whole body, really, so I went over to stand by Mr. Neely. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I’ll go up the hill to the row of palm trees and stand by his grave. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of the MPs stood by the vehicle holding their guns tightly and carefully eyeing us. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z The elderly man in the brown suit was standing by the hood now, leaning on a cane, looking up at the house. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z The deputy standing by the door made a grunting noise and held up five chubby fingers, which was the number of minutes left before he took my father back to the cell. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Sometimes Grandma even stood by, listening to the entire conversation, with arms folded and a huffy attitude. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He was standing by a fire, wild-haired, gorgeous, stabbing with an invisible sword. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I stand by the door, rocking back and forth on my heels as I wait. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Joe stood by the door before he went to bed and he could hear nothing. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The uncle who looked and smelled like an onion stood by the door, sweating. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Weighing the conflicting opinions, it was up to Kennedy to make a critical choice: stand by Cable 243, or retract it. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z She was still standing by the wall; she had never moved. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I take it from her, glance at the young man holding a little girl on his shoulders and at the woman standing by his side. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z He was standing by the window, apart from us. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The foreman stood by the plank and checked them off before they went to a truck. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Jonathan turned toward the tavern keeper, who was standing by the door. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z She stood by instead, like a hungry ghost. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Mr. Moss stood by a shed pretending nothing was happening. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “Yes . .. you were particularly difficult to place. But I stand by what I said before” — Harry’s heart leapt — “you would have done well in Slytherin —” Harry’s stomach plummeted. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He was standing by the window doing his best to ignore the stranger. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Those standing by the new cabins saw Cora’s eyes dart to and fro, as if she took the measure of an advancing host, not just one man. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z She was standing by his berth, smiling down at him. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I’m standing by Rosie, supervising as she accepts donations of candy, gum, and even lemonade from the crowd. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Then Athena, standing by, filled out his limbs again, gave girth and stature to the old field captain fresh from the bathing place. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Of all the people who lived in that particular flat-building, Boori Ma was the only one who stood by the collapsible gate and wished them a safe journey. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z "Mr. Singh, we must stand by the ruling of the panel." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z “I was standing by the door and heard her. She said Liz is real sick. But I don’t think that’s true, because Liz was in school last Friday and she was fine.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z When I looked up, I saw it was just me in the chair and Dad standing by the door, waiting. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Howard stood by the barns and blinked at the clouds, a sarcastic smile on his face. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She gives everyone a weak smile and goes back to stand by her husband’s side when she’s done. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z ‘At that his breath came like the hiss of snakes, and all who stood by shuddered, but Dáin said: “I say neither yea nor nay. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The counters were loaded with cut vegetables, and Diego’s sister stood by the sink, shucking corn. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Mirjam rises from her chair and goes to stand by the window, looking out into the sea. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z She stood by my bed and said Pianopalooza was meaningless without me. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z One of them is standing by a marble fireplace. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He stood by the centre mast, his hands extended like he was on a tightrope. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z A white blur was standing by the door, silent, ghostlike. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The call sounded from far away, and Wart found himself standing by the side of an ancient tumulus, like an enormous mole hill, with a Mack hole in front of him. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I still remember standing by his side every evening as he emptied out his pockets, praying that buried in the lining might be some extra food we could share. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Declaration stood by the doors to the Serenity Suite, wrapped in a blanket with Miss Phoebe Tolbert’s arm around her. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He was standing by the edge of a small pool—not more than ten feet from side to side—in a wood. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z I looked up to see Howard standing by his bicycle in front of me. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “Dad, you go,” I say, stepping back so he can stand by the edge. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z My actual godmother, who was standing by the door, also wanted in on the action. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z When I opened my eyes the next morning, Dad was standing by the bed. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Back to my big brother, who has stood by me and helped me always. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z I was standing by my bedroom door, out of view, but I could hear everything my parents were saying. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z To stand by me when I needed her. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “Give me a kiss good-bye, fighter pilot,” Mamaw said, an almost forgotten shadow standing by the side of the car. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z His half-finished house stood by the tamarind tree, the only trace left of the big man from the city who had tried to take over their island. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Troops on land stood by to engage Octavian’s army once Mark Antony’s ships broke through the blockade. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z Aunty Ifeoma was standing by the table, her free hand placed on her head in the way that people do when they are in shock. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Lancelot and Guenever were standing by a log fire in the hall. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Tía is standing by the coffee maker as she reminds him. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Most stood by watching the yellow-orange flames leaping from roof to roof and listening to the horrible crackle pop of dry pine being consumed. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z But Reverend Johnson really knew me and cared for me and stood by me. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z He looked round guiltily at the three boys standing by. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “Come and look at this,” said Ron, who was standing by the window. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She stood by the door, twitching with fear, until Amma waved her over to us. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Klaus stood by the window, squinting as he read his smuggled book by the moonlight that trickled into the room. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z We might as well have stood by ourselves. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z We others cut down timber on the foreland, on a high point, and built his pyre of logs, then stood by weeping while the flame burnt through corse and equipment. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z "Well, Mr. Singh, we all agreed to stand by the ruling of the panel of experts." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z He stood by the pot of stew, stirring, holding the ladle as tight as the cramps in his stomach felt. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Singer, obviously more engaged in what she was saying to Phyllis, glanced at us standing by the entrance and she, too, gave a little wave. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z There were two other campers standing by one of the tents, and it was them, if I’m honest, that made it easier for us to build aggression before we stormed in. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z She would go in the front room where he worked and stand by him a couple of minutes—but when she listened to him her mind was never on the things he said to her. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z And hadn't Buddy said, as if to revenge himself for my digging out the car and his having to stand by, "I wonder who you'll marry now, Esther." The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z When he mentioned keeping the girls safe, I looked over at Rose, who stood by Minerva’s trailer holding RiRi’s hand. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Sometimes, as they passed a village, there would be people standing by the tracks, just watching the train pass, as if they had nothing better to do. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He stands by my bed wearing Indian clothes, a loose tunic and wide pants. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Just glimpses of them, wild and ragged, flitting through the woods or standing by the gate late at night. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I stood by his side, staring at the connected worlds. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Enrique and the gangsters ran past a group of Mexican men standing by the tracks, machetes at their sides. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He stands by his schoolbag, shaken and confused, looking up at the ceiling and down at the overturned plant in a pile of dirt. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z What if people think I’m a loser for standing by myself? I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I probably should’ve let it go after a while, but I stand by what I said. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He stood by the cart staring around him. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I stand by her side translating, my voice breaking only once, when they ask if he beats me also. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z The other stood by blinking the perspiration from his eyes, looking as though he might faint at any moment. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z As the first light outlined the island I stood by the rail, watching. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 She had been standing by the door as though waiting to be dismissed, listening in on the conversation. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z It was a flash moment in time, when everything had been all good: Dad had had his job, Mom had dressed in her Star Trek costume, and Thomas had been standing by my side. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z It was too late before he realized that Uncle Jet was still standing by the truck. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Maya called from where she was standing by the passenger-side door. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “To hear the names he’s giving me! That Orlick! In my own house! Me, a married woman! With my husband standing by! Oh! Oh!” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Fragments of it stand by the road and run next to the car. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z He was standing by the mantelpiece, his hands in his pockets. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He was standing by the window, looking out. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Send him over to stand by Colonel Cully while we ring three times,” said the other merlin. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She couldn’t, in good conscience, just stand by and watch Rishi’s talent wither away like some poor plant in a dark basement. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I can tell you some of the things she said to me as I stood by her bed. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She left him standing by himself and afraid to return empty-handed to her. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z When Ivy got to school, June was standing by Ivy’s locker. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Dyedka stood by the pile of stuff in front of the hole, scratching his head, eyebrows furrowed with bewilderment. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Downstairs, the doorman, Ralph, who had himself come from a country called Ireland as a boy, stood by the opened door and gave each young lady a sweeping bow as she passed by. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Later that evening, I stood by the entrance of the kitchen after supper. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Mom was standing by the sidewalk, a half horrified, half admiring expression on her face. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z A table stood by the door, where a heavy-set man scratched away on a piece of paper, his work lit by a half- dozen candle stubs that would soon burn out. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I can no longer stand by and watch your progress. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He stood by my desk, flipped idly through the Introductory Technology textbook open before me. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z We stand by the windows, shoulder to shoulder, watching the snow swirl past. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I was a dainty ballerina girl standing by the curtains, waiting to hear the right music that would send me floating on my tiptoes. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z A soldier stood by to frustrate the designs of thieves. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “Would everybody just stop fighting,” I yell, standing by the audition door. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Mola nodded seriously and moved closer to stand by the side of the bed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Herold had stood by Booth, even when he had a chance to leave. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z It stank so much that even standing by the door, Nathan could practically taste the alcohol. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Before the Memorial Cup final, Gord Wasden—the father of one of the Medicine Hat Tigers — stood by the side of the ice, talking about his son Scott. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Papa walked over and stood by Mama, who had not yet looked up. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Jack, Julian, and Charlotte were standing by the door, not sure where to go or if they were still needed. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Two soldiers stood by the metal pole stretched across the road from one gutter to another. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z She turned to her servant, who stood by the hearth. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She was standing by herself, wrapped in a sheet, and very alone. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z With Alvarez standing by, he put through a call to Edward Teller, who then was still at Los Alamos weighing UCLA’s offer to join its physics faculty. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Shady stood by the open grave and removed his hat. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z They went outside and stood by the door, facing the gray and white sea that was so very silent, rolling into die shallows, its spume blown off into the wind. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z When the cartoons ended, he followed her to the kitchen, and stood by her side as she made more coffee. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z It was the only piece of furniture she had brought from Austria and it had stood by the hearth in her family’s hut for more than a hundred years. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama looked up from her own phone when Jessie stood by her bed. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The brothers stood by the grave a long time, then they went away and they didn’t mention Cyrus. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z One of the tugs steamed away while the other still stood by. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Joseph’s father standing by the door, so close I almost ran into his back. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z The police stood by and did nothing, or laughed, or helped. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Ralph was standing by a contraption of palm trunks and leaves, a rude shelter that faced the lagoon and seemed very near to falling down. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z If the situation was reversed, Styx would stand by us. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z It stood by the side of the dirt road grazing with a small mountain of gear piled beside it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z We stood by the creek, Johannes telling me about his dad’s work as a sergeant in the army, the many places he’d lived, how they were moving again, to Colorado. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z He stands by the door where I left him. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He was standing by himself in front of some glass doors, his back to the room, smoking a cigarette. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I strained my eyes toward the northeast as I stood by the rail. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z We were getting ready to milk, and I was cleaning the stalls in the Big Barn when suddenly he was right next to me, standing by the manure traps. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z He stood by Anya, arms crossed and hands dug up under his armpits. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z My dad is standing by the phone when I walk in, and he greets me with, “Know what I’m making for dinner?” The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z He stood by the churchyard fence, intent on trying out the whipping powers of his fearsome tail upon a few rats that he had dubbed “the awkward squad.” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I see her standing by a fallen, burned-looking tree, waiting for me, watching me come. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The girl went to stand by her father’s side. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z My mother stands by the door calling good-bye. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Old Joe goes to stand by Older Joe, who is wearing a truly terrible purple wool hat and has cranberry sauce caught in his white beard. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z She doesn’t say a word, just gets up and goes to stand by the train doors. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Trepid was standing by her bedroom window, staring at two empty trash cans rolling against the curb. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Danvers was still standing by the window, and the shutter was folded back. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I stand by, as stunned as I was that November day when my cousins left. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z I slip out of bed and stand by the window. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z It was about ten after twelve or so then, and so I went back and stood by the door and waited for old Phoebe. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z I stood by while August asked him questions—how was he doing, what did he need? The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A girl in a multicolored dress stood by the smoldering remains of the sofa. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Cecilia came away from the bedroom door and stood by the table. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z When we get into the office, Mr. Tobin’s standing by his door. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Other deputies stood by the church door, photographing people as they came in. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood by the door of our clay brick and tin roof house laughing and then asked, “Can you even understand what you are saying?” A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z She stood by herself in the dark back yard, breaking off pieces of bark from the oak tree with her fingernails. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its hills, holding darkness within; it had stood so for eighty years and might stand for eighty more. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z “Charlie, dear,” Mrs. Bucket called out from where she was standing by the door, “it’s time for bed. That’s enough for tonight.” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z Poppy stood by the front window exclaiming, “This is just not something you expect to see here!” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Nan stood by the front windows like she’d been waiting for us. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z He got ready for bed, then stood by the window, even though the room was really cold. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z Now Mama, who had stood by accepting their shrugs for answers, levelled her gaze at each of them. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Marly stood by the telephone, poking Mother with her elbow. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z Calling upon the Fruit of Islam, as the military wing of the Nation was known, she stood by while the young men pulled out the wooden commode from the rickety shack. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I turn the comer, and there he is, Antonio, standing by the avocado trees with his friends. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I can only stand by and watch while other people suffer and die. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z But Jake and maybe six or seven other guards stand by me and the other internees, facing their fellow soldiers. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Genie stood by the dresser and opened the truck door, carefully, of course. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I got up and went into the hallway, standing by Mama’s bedroom door. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z As flames licked up the sides, Anya stood by, unable to help. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z We finally got to the store and stood by the telephone booth having a Coke. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z Doctors are standing by, ready to escort you to the nearest mental health facility. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Omar stood by the edge of the bedroom, his hand resting on the knob. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He found himself standing by Zau’s side without knowing he had moved. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z She came and stood by the window, and never in her whole life had Marly ever loved her quite as much as at that moment. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z She just knew she had to stand by her brother and her family. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Ifemelu stood by the window while Aunty Uju sat at the table drinking orange juice and airing her grievances like jewels. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Through the small window, Henry watched the bewildered family standing by their bundles in the snow. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z First she stands by the blackboard and peers at us over her bifocals. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z The little shrunk-up version of the new kid was standing by himself up against the fence due runs around Clark, watching us. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She was standing by the counter, already breaking up some dried fish, extracting the needlelike bones. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z In addition to trying to earn her father’s respect for her accomplishments, Elizabeth also stood by her father’s side emotionally. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z She didn’t know how long the girl had been standing there, but, when she picked up a shirt and turned around, she found her standing by the doorway, hands cupped around a glassful of tea. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z He was standing by a computer printer that was spewing out graphs and charts, the results of another DNA comparison. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z It stood by itself in an old field. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Before I pulled out of the tube by his office, I looked back at her, standing by the door. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Mami is standing by the kitchen window, chopping lettuce and talking with her brothers on the phone. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z One of the guards who is standing by the Director turns to him. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I see Four standing by the chasm, a group of people around him. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Then it seemed to those who stood by that in the glow the faces flushed softly as with health returning, but it was only a mockery of hope. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Jack stood by the stage entrance, peering at the book as though he'd lost his place long ago. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z It scorched the pine trees standing by in witness. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Just then, a waiter in a black suit came and stood by our table. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z The doc was standing by the stairs at the edge of the quarterdeck. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z And will the tall, carroty-haired white man in fatigues stand by the doorjamb again, whistling a strange tune and staring fear into Florah and me? Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I stand by my pre-Van Houten analysis of the Dutch Tulip Man. Not a con man, but not as rich as he was letting on.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z To stand by Styx’s bedside and be sure he was really all right. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z We would stand by her in this time of trouble. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z That night Ivanito stands by his sisters’ bedroom window transfixed by the branches of the tamarind tree, so black against the sky. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She adds her umbrella to the collection gathering in the stands by the door. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He was standing by the fence, talking to one of the cheerleaders. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z They joined the cluster of lecturers standing by the statue of a lion; Olanna had disappeared. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Thorn’s parents and Valley’s mom were standing by their sides and smiling big. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z On her second trip up, he had come closer to stand by the pile. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z A man, standing by Johnny with clenched hands and head thrust down and out like a bull’s, said thickly, ‘They go out by “Yankee Doodle,” but they’ll dance to it before night.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Hence it assailed not only his ears but his eyes; as he stood by the inert TV set he experienced the silence as visible and, in its own way, alive. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Commanding the route south was a pillbox and standing by it, with only one rifle between them, was a handful of bored Home Guards. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z If not, he’d drop it in the burn bag—a large, brown paper sack standing by his desk. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Lord Asriel stood by the fire sipping the last of the coffee and watching darkly as Thorold opened the case of the projecting lantern and uncapped the lens before checking the oil tank. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you, sir. I told Uncle Jimmy to stand by. That I might need him this weekend.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z An old woman stood by the fire stirring something in a pot. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z There was her family, standing by the far window. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z To watch her husband retch up filthy foot water in front of the people, to stand by his side while others laughed, to support him and walk away from Uncle Turu and his stories. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Papa stood by the hibiscuses, giving directions, one hand sunk in the pocket of his white tunic while the other pointed from item to car. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z My throat tightens, thinking of Papa standing by the window, chewing his pipe. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Ivy walked in with Taryn and found June standing by the snack table. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The Talib turned to the two men standing by the door. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Bryce,” I say, “never speak to someone that way ever again—especially someone that you love. You are not a mean person, and I’m not going to stand by and let you become one.” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z I was standing by the window, watching the rain. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Yolanda was standing by the curb waiting when the bus pulled up. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He had finished eating and was standing by the sink, trying to remember what his aunty had told him about opening it to have water gush out like a spring, when Master walked in. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z As Tommy Lacks stood by his crop praying for a good price, Henrietta and the cousins ran around the tobacco piles, talking in a fast gibberish to sound like the auctioneer. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z They were in the schoolyard and he was standing by the door to the kitchen. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Nabila stood by the door, her arms limp at her sides. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z For a second she stood by the window and watched the people inside. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z The Polish girl stepped away from the group and stood by my side. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z A group of village men stood by a church. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z Aragorn dismounted and set Merry on the ground, and drawing his sword he stood by the king’s stirrup. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Only yards from the entrance, on the right side, we stood by the graves of Grandpa Hussein and Grandma Sarah, Father’s parents. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z What mattered was his willingness to test that reasoning by clearly thought-out experiments, in public, and to stand by the results of the experiments—something that was still a novelty even in 1611. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Someone standing by the live tents said, “Hey! What are you two doing with my goat?” Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z She stood by the window and looked outside. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z She stood by his side and beamed with satisfaction, waving one small arm in the air, while the people, released now from their solemnity, whistled and stamped their feet in ap-preciation. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The children stood by the drapeweed for some time, pondering their discovery. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He came in holding his cap and stood by the bed. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z My guardians, Mr. and Mrs. Swerlin, stand by me, calmly watching the proceedings. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z My mom says my sister was standing by herself, shivering. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Celia passes by a theater in Old Havana and recognizes two of her half brothers standing by the entrance. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Many of the marchers were grabbed, shoved, and knocked down while the Washington police stood by and did nothing. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z A tall, lean man stands by our table. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z When Hercules in his madness killed his wife and children and upon his return to sanity determined to kill himself, Theseus alone stood by him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z And, tipping wine out, Pheidon swore to me the ship was launched, the seamen standing by to take Odysseus to his land at last. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Turner went to his room and stood by the window. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Then he stood by the head of the bed. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z I stood by and watched as everything Pike loved went up in flames. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Chance of cardiac arrest; be better, he reflected, if I lived in town where those buildings have a doctor standing by with those electro-spark machines. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z I stood by Nan and was surprised by how much she chatted with the ladies next to her. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z He couldn’t stand by and watch a horse colic or a cow labor with a breech calf even though it meant personal ruin. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z They murmured agreement; but Jack was standing by his shoulder. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Aileen stood by one of the tables closer to the door, and there were still a few empty seats, so I shot over to one next to her. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z The receptionist nods at a security guard standing by the door. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Some girls saw him and yelled, “Look, there’s a man standing by the gate.” Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I glanced over at Mama, who stood by the sink picking imaginary crumbs from her apron. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z And if the Colonel thought that calling me his friend would make me stand by him, well, he was right. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z She’s standing by the closed door with her arms folded across her chest. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I’m standing by my locker, putting my books away, and she stops right beside me. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I stand by her big desk, watching her pencil dip down, correcting my mistakes. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z All the while Bisguier stood by and, with body language and a few words of attempted peacemaking, tried to calm things down. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z William leapt to his feet, spun around, and spied a wooden bar standing by the door. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Not that I’m ashamed of not having done them—I have my reasons, and I stand by them. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z And Julia stood by her husband’s side during the 1850s, when he was discharged from the army and failed in a succession of businesses. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z If the apartment had any kind of heat, he would have stood by the front door of his building for five, but since it was just marginally warmer indoors, he opted for fifteen. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z “I still stand by what I said. Do you want me to lie about it?” he asks. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z They end up standing by the bleacher steps. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He took solace in the fact that others, if they ever heard of the wretched accidents, might well assume that it was some other Henry Smith standing by when disaster struck. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He got out and stood by the open door of the limo. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Biff stood by the bed, waiting impatiently for Alice to get up. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z He went to stand by the window—the one that faced her house, even though it was a block away and she wasn't home—holding the base of the car phone against his stomach. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Are you going to stand by and let them rip me out and fold me up and fly me away? The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z There was an older woman standing by the truck. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z I got the wagon chair for her to sit in, and stood by her while she sobbed and wailed. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Startled, she sat up and saw Mo standing by her open closet door. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z No longer did I have to stand by, watch, and wait. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Ugwu did not shut the kitchen door, so that he could stand by it and listen, but he might as well have closed it because Olanna’s raised voice was audible enough. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z They were standing by the bookshelf and laughing about how often his mother had tried to get him to read the book. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z They weren’t going to stand by and let him ruin his life, like his brother. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “You stood by me at the river, so I thought I’d come and look for you, Hazel. Anyway, the holes are just here. Is it really Captain Holly you’ve found?” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Mary Alice stood by, sucking in her own small chest, hoping to help. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She was standing by the fireplace, leaning on the mantel and tapping her fingers, and when she spoke she looked at Eleanor with a bright smile. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z The wife continues to stand by the wall, her eyes locked on the red number, her lips moving silently as though praying for a quick turnover. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Mr. Hickock, presently set free, was replaced on the stand by Dr. W. Mitchell Jones. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Ruth was above stairs, standing by whilst Madam prepared herself for company. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I size her up as she stands by the car, searching her purse for the keys. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z The first: I wasn’t allowed into the ceremony, but I got to stand by the auditorium doors and watch. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Still, it takes me a minute of standing by the school doors before I finally muster the courage to go in. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z I still stood by the fire, where the note had burned to fine ash. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She and Dad were standing by the sink in the kitchen. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I just stood by the door to let her in my room. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z My dad stood by his side, strong and tall. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “Yes, Monsieur. I got down on to the platform as usual and stood by the step up into the train. The other conductors did the same.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z You simply turned the ignition switch with your hand and it fired, and one evening a guy did just that as Daddy was standing by the kitchen window washing dishes. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z "You know I'm not a Nazi. But I must stand by my country," says Gerhard as he pulls the cord and makes a tight knot. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z They stood by the truck wagging their tails in recognition as he unloaded, then followed him into the farmhouse. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother and Dad didn’t allow the boys to come calling on school nights, but there was always a chance Ernestine might be out in the yard or standing by a window. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z While he wouldn’t admit it, Dragon thought just standing by the walled city might make him feel just a bit less lonely. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z The other guys stood by the side of the track until their leg was up. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z When I went and stood by her side, she lifted her head, looked at me, and raised a hand, once, twice, as if to pump up words. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z It was his duty to wait upon the Lord, and wait he did, forgotten it seemed, standing by the door of the unlit chamber, mastering his own fears as best he could. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Christina comes with me and stands by the door, but she doesn’t say anything, and I’m glad. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She stood by the stream, her hands still over her face, and listened. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z When he saw her standing by her house and watching him teach, he would raise his voice and pronounce his words more carefully. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He stood by it with his hands at his sides. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Adding to the crisis, he stood by and let Rome take control of the Egyptian island of Cyprus. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z Two hours later, around eight o’clock, I stood by the side of the road waiting for school bus number twenty. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Ma stood by the window as the stars began to poke holes in the deep, blue velvet sky. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z It seemed to me I stood by the iron gate leading to the drive, and for a while I could not enter, for the way was barred to me. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Some ministers of state stood by it, arguing and looking grim, but my father was not among them. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The man with the shaved head stood by the garage door. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Assistant coaches and older students carrying clipboards stood by eyeing them and recording the information. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z We flew over the airport parking lot, and I caught a glimpse of Daddy standing by the car and waving like a madman. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Rogers was standing by the dining room door. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z She stood by the desk and absently replaced the top of her fountain pen. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I filled my glass again and went to stand by the door: deep breaths, I thought, fresh air, that's the ticket...Charles burned his finger, cursed, and slammed the oven shut. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He was not strong enough to stand by and watch any more. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z I smile at them from where I stand by the door. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z There’s pretty much no ethical qualm you can have anymore once you’ve sold out your own people and stood by to watch them get beaten and disappeared. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Sean and I followed Marcus’s lead as he walked over to Will Thompson III, who stood by a cooler of beers. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Every morning Moon Orchid stood by the front door whispering, whispering. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He got his knife from his pocket and opened it and stood by the furnace, looking at Mary’s white throat. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He longed for quiet—to be able to stand by a blue pool in the evening, and lob a pebble into the water, and watch the circles of ripples spread slow on the sober surface. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z I stand by when he does this, wanting to ask what he’s searching for. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Mr. 03-01 swore and followed me to the woodshed to examine the body; there, I stood by the body of the dog as he examined it, and I gave myself over to silent weeping. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “I was standing by a minute, on the chance of company.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z She is standing by her bed, trying valiantly to squeeze her schoolbooks into a purple minibackpack that I haven’t seen before. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z They told me to have a seat while my parents stood by the door, glaring down at me. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z She paused at her door to find her keys in her handbag, and then there we were, standing by her gate, watching her. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood by the grave at the end of the world, and in that place he invoked the darkest of runes and called on old powers, long forgotten. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z She has not noticed him approach, but the man whose name she still cannot recall the proper pronunciation of is standing by her shoulder in his distinctive grey suit. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The next morning, the beaming officer thanked her beaming parents while Eberechi stood by. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I walked up and stood by his side. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I could see Robert standing by the open door, and there was a scraping of chairs, a babble of conversation, and of laughter. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The Active and the Kingfisher, British men-of-war, stood by ready to blast them out of the water if they obeyed the Town and returned to London with the tea. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The smallish man came out and stood by his car. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z My left arm is bandaged but the tubes dangle off stands by the bed. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z For a few minutes he stood by the window, looking out over the square and thinking again about what to pack for his journey. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He dragged the cart into the hallway, relieved no one had noticed, and found Julie standing by the service elevator, keeping the door open. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z Then I saw a team of security people, standing by the barriers, checking hand luggage, sweeping people with hand-held explosives-detectors, like they do at airports and at the London Eye. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z He and Amaka had come to stand by the back door. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z How he’d stood by and let the old-timer be hauled away. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I looked at Jasper who was standing by my feet with ears drooping and sad reproachful eyes. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He was still standing by the open door of the van, looking tense, as if he couldn’t wait for Dustfinger to get out of the way. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Agitated, she came away from the cooking area, squeezed past the table and went to the other end of the room and stood by the bedroom door. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Stepping outside, I nearly trip down the stairs because lake is standing by my front door and totally startles me. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Henry stood by with a harness and we had the mule hitched up to my wagon in a short time. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Some people rise from their chairs, and I see two reporters standing by the wall with their phones out, recording. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z We passed a man standing by the road, holding a suitcase tied up with string. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She was so giddy with relief it took her a moment to notice Nico, standing by himself, his expression full of pain and conflict. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The female stood by pecking at something on the ground and then, after a while, it walked away, indifferent to the males great flare of feathers. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The head zoo keeper ordered a crane operator, who was standing by, to drop a navy blue canopy over the dome, thus simulating Earthling night inside. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Every so often, I go stand by the window and dab rainwater on my face. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet no matter how bloody the war might prove to be, he felt the obligation to join the fight "to stand by the country and sustain its authority." Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Ralph jumped up, ran swiftly round the fire and stood by Piggy, holding up his hair. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z The girl was standing by a bedpost, trembling like a doe, “Lady Arya, if you will turn your back, I must needs unlace your gown.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Sam was standing by the pony, sucking his teeth, and staring moodily into the gloom where the river roared stonily below; his desire for adventure was at its lowest ebb. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Now they stood by the black waters of the Hudson River, gazing out at the few scattered lights of New Jersey. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I feel someone looking at me, and sure enough, when I glance around, there’s a girl standing by the flagpole, staring. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z In the street, near the great yew, they found Duny the bronze-smith's son standing by himself, bearing no hurt, but speechless and stupid like one stunned. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z During some witness testimonies, Guiteau made a show of ignoring the speaker on the stand by reading his newspapers and brushing away flies around his head. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Of course, she could never stop thinking about the sons she had lost, especially Tsalig, because she had stood by helpless as he had been taken away. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z By this time, I, too, was standing by the counter. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Though two of Morgant’s warriors stood by it with drawn swords, Taran could not shake off the sense of fear and foreboding that hung like a dark mist about the cauldron. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z None of them looked over at me or Mom: they stood by the door looking straight at Mr. Tushman like their lives depended on it. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I touched the side of the coffin one last time and returned to stand by Raheem. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Neylan stood by as Lawrence weaved his spell over this sophisticated gentleman, who had socialized with governors and presidents. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z He played with the bit and wagged an ear at the photographers who stood by the rail, snapping his picture for the morning papers. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Or perhaps he was still standing by the rail of the Shearwater, wondering about me. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z As he got closer to the building, he saw that a man was standing by the front door near the sweet-gum tree, wearing a white Tyvek jumpsuit. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When he came out, he saw Olanna standing by the lemon tree. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Oddly enough, the singed calf that “Peg Leg” Sullivan had helped escape came and stood by the Lees until dawn. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z “These I saved from the pruning of the walnut tree that stands by the well,” he said. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z Stacked higher than where that nest used to rest in that tree that used to stand by the creek that flows by Axel’s house. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z While the other kids cleared out of the room, laughing and joking and starting their after-school games, I gathered up my stack of books and came to stand by Mr. Ostrowski’s desk. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z What sort of man can stand by idly and watch his own brother being burned alive? A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Hila’s voice rose an octave as she moved to stand by Ekon, ankle bells jingling with each step. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Jonathan, the boy at his side, stood by the door and looked in. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z But sometimes I’d come upon her standing by herself with her eyes empty and staring and a little glass of rum in her hands. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z There is considerable overlap: a naked goddess wreathed in flowers, with a couple of dogs standing by; biblical people with or without clothes, plus or minus animals, trees, and ships. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I come out of the bathroom stall where I’ve been practicing my unaffected look and stand by the hand dryers to watch her toss the mane around. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Kevin stood by and rubbed his hands together in pleasure, as if he had orchestrated the big surprise. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I stand by the door for the last minute of the game. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z She stood by the stove, sifting the yellow corn meal from her fingers into a kettle of boiling, salted water. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Red stood by her, his bad leg angled out. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Except the ones where I’m supposed to stand by Morgan. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She crept up onto the porch and stood by the door. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z “We’ll even throw in a set of free steak knives, but you have to act now. Operators are standing by.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Lon stood by the glass wall of the Library, looking out over the mountains. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He was standing by himself, leaning against one of the trucks and watching her uncle work the pump. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Being a Freedom Writer, I couldn’t understand how I just stood by and let all of this go on. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Somebody was standing by my pillow with a white cup. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z While I was pitching hay, Miss Love came out and stood by the pasture gate. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He looked out the window at his mother standing by the station wagon. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z Kingshaw had stood by the door and felt himself near to tears, his own stomach had clenched every time he heard the swish of the water. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z In the midst of silence Lyra stood by Lanre’s body and spoke his name. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He is standing by the bed with his back arched, dragging in air, rubbing at his chest, starting to cry. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He leaves her standing by the table with her mouth opening and closing in silent rage as he closes the door quietly behind him. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Far to the left he could see Tozier standing by the great boulder, with the colors. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, Madam, I was warned not to stand by Colonel Cully.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z When she stood by him in line to march in at eight-thirty he smelled bad—like his britches needed airing. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I was standing by the water, looking out at the President Adams, the transport ship that would soon carry us to Bougainville. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Even now with the season over, Coach Stork was standing by the door, barking. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The first batches of mash fermented day after day, with any number of men standing by, like children in Mama Santoni’s kitchen. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Piggy, always clumsy, stood up and came to stand by him, so mat Ralph rolled on his stomach and pretended not to see. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Pax leaped to stand by his injured side. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “But if I had stood by, he would have killed you right then,” he said with hopeless frustration. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He had stood by as baby after baby was taken and left in the forest. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “The others are dead. The ones you saw killed were the real people. The duplicates, the robots, stood by and watched.” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z As the door closed behind him Luke gave Theodora a quick curious glance and then came over to stand by Eleanor. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z A kid standing by Stick shot us a dirty look, so we stopped. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z General Steyn and the commanding officer stood by her, but I did not mince words. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew I should go to the demonstration and stand by Father. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z A paper lamp shoots by, and then a poster of Amelia Earhart standing by her plane. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z White waitresses were standing by, ready to take their place. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The fat boy stood by him, breathing hard. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z As he stood by his newest machine, a blind girl and her escort approached him. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z They talked standing by the tarmac, and shortly after the man returned to the building, a tall fair-haired man walked out. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z When I got home I stood by our window and stared at our neighbor’s goldfish for the longest time. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z As Zach pulled into a parking space in front, I saw them— five or six white men standing by the ticket booth. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z So I was the one to say it, because I didn’t want her thinking I wouldn’t stand by him. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Hestia stood by the hearth, poking the flames with a stick. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He had never been so glad in his life as that Thursday, a few weeks after he had begun delivering newspapers, when he saw Cilia and Isannah standing by the town pump in North Square. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she stepped back to stand by the door of our hogan. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Ocean had made a choice, and he was so willing to stand by that choice that it made everyone angrier. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He stood by the door and said quietly, “I’m not happy, Kosi. I love somebody else. I want a divorce. I will make sure you and Buchi lack nothing.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I turned toward home, dejected and abandoned by my sisters and brothers who wouldn’t stand by me against this spoiled brat. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Outside the largest of the concrete sheds the great bear was working, and Lyra stood by the open gate to watch. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z It is what is meant by the phrases “caring for” and “standing by.” The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m left standing by myself as the cab drives away. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I would never learn to operate those machines as long as those two white men in there stood by them. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He went to his mailbox only about every three weeks so there was quite a stack waiting for him; he stood by the trash can, going through it indifferently, throwing half the envelopes away unopened. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He stood by the door that led to the corridor and peered into the living room. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Eliot stood by the lobsters, which stirred one on top of another in their murky tank, their claws bound by yellow rubber bands. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I stand by the car, the soapy sponge still in my hand, and gaze off at the street, empty and long, stretching far into the distance. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Luke might have stood by the door forever, in awe, but someone coughed in another room. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z She stood by the sink, drinking and chewing, and watching her grandmother knead the pale dough. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z But when Joseph was ready, he stood by my bed, leaned his arms against the upper bunk, and looked down at me. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z I looked over at my parents standing by the window. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Her three daughters and Francie, her eldest granddaughter, stood by her bed. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I want to stand by the doors, but Heather drags me up into the freshman section of the bleachers. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z When Chuck Day sat down at the tables, Joe and Johnny both stood by, keeping a close eye on him, ready to extricate him from any trouble. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Outside, the small crowd was still standing by the steps. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Two of the Young Men stood by the back door of the house, watching me approach. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He went and stood by the window, looking out at the green lawns. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z In telling me about that part with me standing by her bed? Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘There is no sound outside here yet,’ said Aragorn, who was standing by the eastern door listening. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I knocked on the open door and stood by, wondering why he had called me when he was in the bathroom. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I walk down to where Cordelia stands by the railing, the snow not crunching but giving way under my feet like cotton wool packing. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He was standing by the front door, dressed in white, hands tucked under his armpits, breath puffing from his mouth. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z A bikini-clad woman/girl who looked about my age stood by a cash register. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Marly stood by the side of the huge pans. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z The girl is standing by her tree, watching the giant bird chase around my stupid dog, and she’s laughing. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Surely in America a whole segment of decent souls could not stand by and allow such massive crimes to be committed. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He was a small, wiry white-haired man and was acting the way I'd been told captains should act He stood by the lifeboat in the fire’s glow, very alert, giving orders to the crew. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I try to make eye contact with the black girl standing by the fireplace. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Karl, Chase, Leafie, and I stood by the freshly dug grave, on the top of the coulee east of the house. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z No, wait: It was just Jeremy, while David stood by and watched. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z I felt like having a walk in the brisk air, and as I was strolling on the tarmac, I noticed some people standing by the airport fence. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I normally stood by the stove quietly while the food cooked. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Some civilian observers, maybe bureaucrats from the Department, stood by as several of us fired grenades onto the range using the gas gun. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Jason stood by, ready to attack, but the snake seemed transfixed by Piper’s problems with Blue Lightning’s coverage. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z So today he stood by her locker and only thought about touching her. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z “But I still stand by my opinion that a book of interviews... ordinarily wouldn’t work. It’s not fiction, but it’s not nonfiction either. Perhaps it’s anthropological but that’s a ghastly category to be in.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “I want to stand by my country, but I cannot vote for war,” Rankin said. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Mike stood by the side of the car. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z I looked over at August, who stood by her desk with the July calendar page in her hand. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s standing by the door near the side of the building, a secret passageway, maybe. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She is polishing her sunglasses and she stands by the door to the office. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Obinze stood by the sink holding his phone, that drained lassitude spreading over him again. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z It’s eight in the morning when he’s finally released and told to stay in the Residence and stand by for further instructions. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z They were till standing by the window cheering, when I walked in. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z There didn’t seem to be anything else to say, so I just stood by his grave for a while. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “There is a pilot standing by to leave at a moment’s notice,” Grandmother said. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z But his case for insanity was damaged when his former wife, Annie, was called to the witness stand by the prosecution. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He knew better than to walk over to the stewards’ stand—a reporter stood by to tail him wherever he went—so he called the office instead. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I gathered my sisters and brothers, like a hen her chicks, and stood by the side of the road as someone pulled the bicycle apart and took Raymond’s foot out. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z But for a while, in the dark, I wrapped my arms around myself and stood by the desk and looked out the window for Jupiter. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z They were standing by the curving staircase, hemmed by an ornate balustrade. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Checkpoints had sprung up everywhere, tires and nail-studded boards placed across the road, men and women in khaki shirts with expressionless, disciplined demeanors standing by. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z At three o’clock that afternoon, in the early hours of the first heavy snowstorm of the season, I greet Mr. and Mrs. Nielsen in Mrs. Murphy’s parlor, with Mr. Sorenson and Miss Larsen standing by. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z His right hand suddenly ordered divine retribution to stand by. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z “He sent me a very good cartoon of you and he standing by a statue of Caesar Augustus.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Ben and Radar and I stood by Radar’s locker. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z The lights were on and Mr. Powell was standing by the glass case. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Meryl Lee was standing by the main lobby, and when I ran past, she held up a dried rose with a ribbon on it. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z It was Frank who brought me a plate of chicken and ham that I could not eat, and Frank who stood by my elbow with a glass of champagne I would not drink. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I trusted him before, about the wineskins, and think how he stood by me then. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Aunt Lorraine was standing by his side, sobbing hysterically, but Carlos didn’t seem to mind. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z They stood by the cabinets at the foot of the barge. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z West Indian women stood by their pepperpot kettles stirring fragrant stews, while the hot corn girls walked up and down the street. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z For a while, Mariam stood by an oval-shaped pool in the center of a big park where pebble paths crisscrossed. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z He stood by the door, too afraid to come any closer. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Her parents are standing by the wall, holding hands and looking like they might cry. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He couldn’t stand by and watch them throw Ares out into the Dead Land to fend for himself. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The next thing the crew heard from ATC was “Just stand by” and, following that, “Cleared to the Kennedy airport.” Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Her mom was standing by the stove, watching her. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z She said when they got him back to Savannah, got him in prison there, they whipped him until a doctor who was standing by watching said, “You will kill him if you strike him again!” Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I glanced back and noticed a line of children standing by a wall. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z He walked past me like I was no threat at all and stood by the window. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z She stood by the Abbot waiting upon his word. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He wasn't going to stand by her at school. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z But still he was useful for he watched the labor of others and he stood by when the grain was weighed and measured. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Lina went across the cluttered room to stand by a lamp. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The impact of each footstep shudders through me and I turn the next corner, where there are two guards standing by the doors Nita and the invaders broke. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z My father could be seen standing by those four stone steps, deep in thought. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z She also joined in his loud cries, until the sounds reached Vasudeva, who was standing by the ferry. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z She had to stand by her previous decision and carry out her plan, regardless of the consequences. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The cops were still there, standing by this kid Charlie, who was holding a large box. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Turner and Lizzie stood by the grave as he gathered his tools and left, shaking his head. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z We stand by the cab in the morning sun. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Their grandmother, already dressed in shirt and skirt, stood by the sink. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Had the Exposition Company stood by its original June 1892 concession rather than waiting until nearly six months later, the wheel would have been ready for the fair’s May 1 opening. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Baaz was still standing by the wagon, his arms crossed, mouth set in an uncompromising line. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z As my friends and I ate and gossiped, she often stood by quietly, engaged in some household chore, not hiding the fact that she was taking in every word. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z There was also a new person staring at me, standing by a doorway. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She bowed to the gods, even Hades, and then limped over to stand by Artemis's side. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z She’d stood by the front gates, leaning against them, when she’d heard a loud crack and something had zipped by her right ear, sending tiny splinters of wood flying before her eyes. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “You get the bread tonight,” a prisoner standing by him said quietly. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z The steward appeared right away, as if he had been standing by the door. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z But my mother heard me and came over to stand by the fire. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z ‘Have pity on one worn out in your service. Send me not from your side! I at least will stand by you when all others have gone. Do not send your faithful Gríma away!’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I just stood by my desk, willing the mask to disappear. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He’s standing by the tool bench but not working on nothing. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Mechtild brought me a bowl of steaming broth and stood by while I sipped it. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Right across the street was a blond lady in a blue shirt, standing by the window, stirring something in a bowl in her kitchen. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I stand by it and ignore it, explaining to Armelio and everyone else who passes that it’s for me but that I can’t answer. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Eventually, Celia abandons her search and returns to the foyer, where Marco is standing by the door with her shawl folded casually over his arm. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He stood by the wall, at a safe distance from the fight, with Tariq’s father, who was crying. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z He looked over his shoulder at the guard standing by the corridor. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She stood by their table and waited for their answer. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z “Please stand by,” said the soothing ceiling voice. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Kasim is standing by the bathroom door when I come out. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I got up and stood by the bed. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z But she looked oddly well, it seemed to her as she stood by the long mirror on the wardrobe door, almost comfortable. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z She cast a glance at the prison guard standing by the archway. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Then he pointed at the woman standing by the elevator with her back to them, cradling a pink yoga mat. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Two teenage boys joined us as we stood by a row of blue leather chairs, waiting for something to happen. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z My footsteps light, I walk toward the guard who stands by the door. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I’ve been watching Mama cook since I was tall enough to stand by myself in the kitchen. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z She motions to one of the soldiers standing by the door. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z He was standing by the open door of the classroom, and there was a sudden movement of heads as everyone turned and gaped at him in total astonishment. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He stood by an immense pile of wood, and behind the pile was a little brown house. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z But none of the boys asked her to prom or dance, she just stood by the punch bowl until all the refreshments were gone and then went home. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Many of these men still stood by the rule of law. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood by her, however, for some minutes, in silence; and, at last, on the young lady’s whispering to Elizabeth again, he walked away. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “I was trying to stand by you. You needed someone to,” she says. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z I stood by both times and did nothing. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I follow his voice and find him standing by the opposite wall, his flashlight illuminating another Troll Hole. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z They were in the kitchen of the condo, in the soft flare of morning light, and Aunty Uju, dressed for work, was standing by the sink and eating yogurt, scooping from a plastic cup. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z We passed that house, and three others, and another yard where the little girl stood by the gate. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t believe Bat Lady, but today, standing by my beloved father’s grave, missing him so much I wanted to rip my own heart out, I was oddly unmoved. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z He roared and took his stand by my side. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z When we saw a river, we had to stop so they could stand by it and think about it for a while. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I stood by the fireplace, my hands behind my back. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “Listen, there are worse things than the wrath of the Martin brothers. And the worst thing of all is standing by when folks are doing something wrong.” Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z A woman I didn’t know was standing by the door. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z We stopped and bought roasted ears of com from a woman standing by the side of the road with a charcoal brazier. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But by the time we stood by your bed, your own body was as stiff as a wooden doll’s and it was too late. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He implored the men standing by the roadside to join him. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z That evening, he was washing Master’s linen in the backyard, near the lemon tree, when he looked up from the basin of soapy water and saw her standing by the back door, watching him. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Thomas stood by the cell door, arms folded. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Caleb stood by the stall door and folded his arms across his chest. Sarah, Plain and Tall 1985-04-25T00:00:00Z Knowing she wouldn’t stand by to watch cattle trample our crops, my fear turned to confusion and I sidled up to Ma. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z “We made a deal. If you insist on holding up our end of it, then I’ll stand by you.” The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I stood by the window to make use of the shallow light. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “But I could not stand by myself. He helped me, and, to my amazement, he took me to a sick barracks. I had not known there was such a thing in this camp.” Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z At the corner he saw the newsstand from which he had stolen the paper; the man who had shouted at him was standing by it. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “I already know what you’re drinking,” said Wednesday, and then he was standing by the bar. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z She smirked and turned to the younger woman, who was standing by the door, arms folded and eyes still downcast, as if waiting for orders. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The men standing by slapped one another's shoulders and cheered. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z When he did not see the crazy old bag standing by the gate or behind a section of fence, Harlan naturally strode straight across the plaza area. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she walks to the back of the bar and blends in with the regulars who all stand by the DJ booth. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z He’s wandered off to stand by the fence across from the steps, watching us with his elbows resting on the metal railing. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z As I stood by the rail, a familiar drawling voice spoke up next to me. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I gave Grandma her coffee and stood by while she noisily sucked in air and coffee. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I told him simply that I had given a name and that is the name I was standing by. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He is standing by her car the week after the winter dance. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Pinkeye went up alone to see how matters stood by light of day, complaining all the while that his old bones could not abide steps. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Jasper stood by my feet dejected, his tail downcast, his pink tongue hanging from his mouth. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “And you up there? I come from a mining town. Since when do miners condemn other miners to that kind of death, and then stand by to kill whoever manages to crawl from the rubble?” Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I had to sit there, with my hands in my lap, watching the rain, watching Maxim with his back turned to me, standing by the window. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z At lunch time, I found myself standing by the old log where Anemone and Alexander ate. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z He stood by the bow a moment, staring down at the curl of white fire. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z He would stand by the porch rail there for a long time, in those dark glasses he was always wearing afterwards. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Aunty Uju cooked peppered gizzards, powdered her face, and stood by the living room window, waiting to see his car pull in. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I remembered the salmon lady standing by the drawing-room door with her plate of chicken, and it seemed to me a thing I must have fancied, as something that had happened very long ago. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I could go to her room in the west wing, stand by the window even as I had done this morning, and I should not be afraid. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z We stood by watching, growing more anxious with each failed attempt. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The oldest tenants were standing by the door, guarding the entrance to the dining room where their former patron was being held prisoner. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z They were standing by an empty rickshaw, wearing T-shirts, Kimberly with her golden hair tied back, her tall and lean husband, her small blond son and older red-haired daughter, all holding water bottles and smiling. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Now it was Mrs. Caruthers who held the scissors, standing by the side of the bed. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Then Thalia went to stand by Artemis’s side. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Closer, within the boundaries of the balustrade, were the rose gardens and, nearer still, the Triton fountain, and standing by the basin’s retaining wall was her sister, and right before her was Robbie Turner. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She stands by my feet with her hands in her pockets. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “What did you say? What did that fellow Orlick say to me, Pip? What did he call me, with my husband standing by? Oh! oh! oh!” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Does this mean we were right to stand by? The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Her father stands by a window, intently watching his arm as he holds it out in front of him, the sunlight filtering in through the frosted glass and falling over his sleeve. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Bartenders and waiters could only stand by in complete shock as Nation splintered whatever furniture, kegs, and bottles she encountered. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Hab was standing by the bed, his dark hair wet and combed, a grin like Father’s on his square face. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z When he had gone, and shut the door behind him, Maxim came over to me where I was standing by the fireplace. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I stood by Shads bed, and there was sick boys all around, but they all smiled at me. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z "Go stand by the plate, Anna. Watch me—you swing like this." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He went and stood by the window, looking out upon the lawns. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I did not want to turn the light on because Papa-Nnukwu would notice, so I stood by the door, against the wall. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Boys stood by with their slings, ready to scare away any birds or small animals that might try to make an easy meal of our hard work. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Matt saw the group of men standing by the side of the road. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “I was going to give orders that all cars should stand by for five a.m.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z We stand by the curb, and I shift my weight from one foot to the other. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I pounded on the door and a guard walked over and stood by the glass doors that separated us. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z I stood by the door while she finished the hymn and ran through choruses of “Maple Leaf Rag,” “Georgia Blues,” and “Good Ole Summertime,” which she hummed, then played again, singing the words. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z To the surprise of the courtroom, Mollie was briefly summoned to the stand by Hale’s attorney Freeling. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Then he nodded discreetly in the direction of the couple of tourists that were still standing by the shelves, whispering to each other. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z She's standing by the open window in our bedroom with my wet notebook in her hand. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She was standing by the kitchen entrance, her prepubescent body stiff with hostility. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z During the war itself, William had to stand by and watch as his colleagues and assistants became military officers, then rose in rank. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “Pappa gained a real family, which is what he’d wanted. They stood by him from the beginning. He and Ma have this fairy-tale marriage.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z It seemed unbelievable to me that people would stand by while such awful things were happening. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z He remembers the single wrapped gift that he had received, a toy that he’d picked out himself, his mother asking him to stand by the greeting cards while she paid for it. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “It’s what people have, son. The community’s been hit right hard, and your father was trying to help out. Couldn’t stand by and watch animals suffer.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Shan stood by the dining table and raised her leg onto it, leaning over to grasp her foot in her hand. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Mama stood by, reminding her that everything was going to be all right. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I went outside and stood by the patrol car. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I stand by the door for a second, drinks and bags balanced carefully in my arms. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z It turns out he’s already outside in the parking lot, standing by the trunk of our car, one foot on the fender, smoking a cigarette and talking to Wimpy in a low, serious voice. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Howard hired three guards to stand by the stall, one in the daytime, two at night. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The Head Nurse, who was standing by a switchboard at the other end of the room, pressed down a little lever. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Men with clubs stood by the displays of food. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Charlie had been an adviser and a teacher, the one adult who had stood by him and given him a chance when no one else had. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “I stood by it then, and I stand by it now.” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The last time thou stoodst there, sir, I stood by thy side; and my mother was with us, and alive. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z But I didn’t need to hurry, since when I got to the room, my father wasn’t standing by Mrs. Baker’s desk. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “Okay, well, as long as you’re in New York anyway, we may want to see you again. For a callback. So just...stand by.” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She walked to him and stood by him. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Master was standing by the window, holding a folded copy of the Biafran Sun. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I could make out one figure, small in the distance, standing by Mother’s grave. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z All he could do was stand by and support her. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z When I brought up the buggy, Grandpa stood by old Jack, absently stroking the huge gray forehead, and looked back at the grave site. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He was standing by the front door of Number Five when she came with the rush of girls for the noon meal. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Naomi stood by Beto as a man with round glasses and shaky hands examined him. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z ‘I am troubled in mind, lord,’ he said, standing by the king’s horse. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The assembly had voted to tell the Thebans that Athens wished to be a good neighbor, but that she could not stand by and see a great wrong done. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z But Turner stood by the graveside, along with his mother and father. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z The two bags he picked up from where they stood by the wall looked as if they’d been all around the world a dozen times. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z We hurled ourselves across the Ford, waist-deep, & the Current running thick and strong with the Tide — & I slipped & almost dropped my Musket — had not Prince been standing by & seized my Arm & guided me. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He hits the up button, stands by me, and nods. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Chiron stood by the porch, talking to Hermes and a woman holding a baby. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z As he passed me, the policeman who had been standing by the window gave me a wicked look and grinned. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z When I peeked out, I saw two guards standing by the main doors. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z The auction is almost done, having narrowed to two users, but this time I stand by as an onlooker, watching behind the security bots as the price continues to climb. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When I got there, my mom and brother were standing by the chairs that bad kids sit in while they’re waiting to get reamed out by the principal. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z To stand by and watch, observer at the death? The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z In reality there were about fifteen or twenty of them, all gentlemen in green hunting dress, with their horses; some in the saddle and some standing by their horses' heads. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z It sounded like they were standing by the stove, but she didn’t dare peek around the corner to find out. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Her friends stood by her bed telling her of the things they did, but after a while they stopped coming. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Suddenly there was a loud pop from the direction of the ambulance, and we all turned to see Miss Peregrine standing by as one of its rear tires hissed air. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z A barrel of foul-smelling liquid stood by the door. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z As I went down the stairs he was standing by the windowsill on the landing, looking out, blind and unseeing. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z We were still standing by the door, but I could feel the chill that had taken over the cabin. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Kapugen followed her and stood by the boat, talking to the man for a long time. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z My father emerged from the bedroom and stood by the wall, behind everybody. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Willis stood by herself, watching them go. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z She was standing by the window, smoking a cigarette, an odd, dumpy little figure I should not see again, her coat stretched tight over her large breasts, her ridiculous hat perched sideways on her head. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z By the time she reached the top of the hill and stood by the rushing waterfall, she found herself in tears. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She stood by the door, her hands folded in front of her, looking from one to the other of us. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z But the figure standing by the cauldron of curling iron is not Poppet. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Narrow wooden stepladders on casters stood by the shelves, ready to help any reader up to the top shelves. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z June stands by as soldiers chain me to the wall again. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z As Carlos was giving orders, I saw Manuelito standing by one of the garbage cans. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Step one would be simple: He was to stand by a specific lamppost at seven PM on a Tuesday, holding a shopping bag. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z In the room down in the city, she stood by the window awhile and talked with Lazlo in a newly shy way, and that sense of the momentous did not die down. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “Miss Trixie has stood by Levy' Pants through the years,” the office manager explained while the ancient assistant accountant babbled something else about the turkey. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s just standing there looking down at something and so I shine the flashlight and see that she’s standing by two long piles of clothes. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z At first Papa would stand by my side to keep me safe. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z And when Mother and Daddy came down, they’d stand by the door and stare and say, “Well, would you look at who’s up and around so early? We thought we smelled something good.” Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z Jonathan, shovel in hand, stood by the door, waiting. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z In January, I'd stood by while he received his medal of valor in the Justice Building, another oldest child with no father. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z In Dallas’s dream, he crawled out from beneath the leafy tree and stood by the edge of the clear stream. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z My father came over and stood by my mother and motioned for Junior and me to come closer. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z She asked him to clean out the store and line the shelves with old newspapers, and as he worked she stood by and asked him about his family. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He stood by a mighty blaze that popped and crackled, telling him when to add more wood, where to place dried lichen, and how to keep the fire from growing too enormous to control. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Everything gets eaten, notwithstanding, and if ever anyone is so well off as not to want all his share, there are a dozen others standing by ready to relieve him of it. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z The doctor was standing by the bed on the opposite side. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z Father Antonio greeted an old woman who was standing by the fountain waiting for her pail to fill with the pathetic output of the faucet. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy still stands by the side of the road, arms dangling. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Park whipped around and saw Eleanor standing by the meat case with all four of her redheaded brothers and sisters. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Pooky stood by the blockhouse, brushing his nasty old coveralls off, holding his .22 by the barrel. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Ugwu placed his hand on his head and struggled to remember what Mama had looked like the last time he saw her, standing by the kola nut tree, refusing to leave home. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He will never forget these brothers who stood by him during this time. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Cristiana slipped out, closing the door, and I stood by, waiting. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z When everything was ready we stood by the door and people began to tumble in with wide smiles, wearing their best clothes, arms full of flowers and sweets, rose perfume floating in the air. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I look over at Jenna’s father, who is standing by his wife’s grave. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Declaration stood by the doors with Mr. Johnson, being useful. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Cat and three others stood by the rail watching. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z A few other families stood by, in clumps, looking solemn, the women in black, the men in suits or formal guayaberas. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He simply stood by, like his twenty-four- year-old deputy, thinking the thoughts a man thinks at such a time about the ugly inevitability of death. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z We got out, stood by Dallas’s driver’s-side window thanking him for giving us a ride. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z She had studied it; she had made forays into it; but mostly she had stood by while others braved the field. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “I thought we’d have a memorial service for Mango tomorrow,” Dad says, still standing by my bed. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z At first, Joseph thought the panelled office was empty, but then he saw someone standing by the gothic windows, on the other side of a massive desk. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z At mealtimes he stood by the cooking pots and rubbed his stomach. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z We stood by the hole in the earth, close enough to hear the pond water lapping against the edge and to see ducks shaking off their feathers. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes just one man would be standing by the side of the road selling one girl. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am glad you stood by your friend,” he smiled, “that is what friends are for.” Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I imagined Mother standing by the back door, her eyes sweeping the dark ridge, when my father came home to tell her they hadn’t found me. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I went out to the verandah and stood by the wet metal railings, watching the rain thin to a drizzle and then stop. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He filled his mother’s glass, then his sister’s and Marshall’s, and when he was standing by Robbie he said, “And a healing draft for the good doctor. I want to hear about this new plan.” Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Finally they stood by the lighthouse, exhausted, surrounded by water on three sides, pale green in the harbor, azure behind. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace is over by the drinks table, her parents talking to their other next-door neighbors, her hand entwined with Rafe’s as he stands by her side. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He cast a quick glance toward the souvenir shop and saw with relief that Prosper and Bo were still standing by the window. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Right: Astronauts studying the rock formations in Meteor Crater, Arizona Charlie Bassett and I standing by our improvised desert home Two views of the “Wheel.” Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The doctor was tense, standing by the door, and Luke moved over to stand beside him. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z I owe Mr. Donner too much to stand by and see him robbed this way. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Jaja and I dashed to the window, and because we could see nothing, we dashed out to the verandah and stood by the pillars. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He was standing by the weight room door, clutching his gym clothes. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Howard stood by the rail and watched through binoculars. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Caleb, now standing by the screens, presses something at the front of the room, and the screens turn on. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Was the vicar reading the burial service there, with Maxim, and Frank, and Colonel Julyan standing by his side? Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Scythe Goddard passed him standing by the entryway. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Marine Corps, air force, army, and navy units at various military bases around the country stood by to enact the commands of Red and Blue Team brass. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z And I see them standing by our round dining room table, this time heaped not with food but with silver gifts—flatware, tureens, platters, trays, gravy bowls, and brandy snifters. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z “Everyone stand by a broomstick. Come on, hurry up.” Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z His mother and father were standing by the bed holding on to Maisie. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Cecilia had come to stand by his side and he looked at her. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “She waited a minute, rocking on her heels, and then she lit a cigarette and went and stood by the window. She began to laugh. She went on laughing. I thought she would never stop. ‘ Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z We stood by the cash register until Abby’s dad exited the kitchen wearing a stained apron and a backward baseball cap. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z As we passed people standing by the baggage, Papa swerved from one side to the other, waving. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z As the mage stood by the spring looking out over the falling lands and the harbor and the grey distances of the sea, wings beat above him. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Some women stood by and spoke in lower tones, their arms folded. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He stands by the door, where he was before I was injected, but now he has a knife. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Anya stood by the door, incredulous, convinced she must be having a hallucination of some kind, when the domovoi spotted her. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z When I get out, her friend—the twinkly guy with a face of freckles and cool retro glasses—is standing by the bathroom door. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Joe, now nine, standing by her side, felt again what he had first felt in his aunt’s attic in Pennsylvania five years before—the same coldness, fear, and insecurity. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Finally she stood by the set with her hand on the sound dial. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She was so tired of standing by herself. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Trenton raised an eyebrow, tilting her head toward Mr. Baxter, who was now standing by a few men who looked equally unhappy to be in their suits. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z She stood by the hatrack and stared around at the party as a whole. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z We stood by a high window in the waiting area. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z As if sensing that, Shmuel came over to stand by her side in the doorway. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z A pair of Dauntless traitors stand by the door to the dining hall, their guns in hand, and I stiffen. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z ‘It is so upsetting, such a disappointment,' said Mrs Helena Kingshaw, standing by the door of the kitchen. ‘But perhaps if they are not quite sure, it is better not to have him travel here. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Here, in the summer of 1882, it is as if they are standing by the mill once again, the ground beneath them solid, at least for now. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “I know he’s not. Just as I know that Celia’s father, who is also not dead, precisely, is standing by that window.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “But I stand by what I said, Mrs. Jackson. The guards treat all of the students the same.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Kamen submitted the list and stood by uneasily as Cooksey, who had been known to hold lengthy conferences over requisitions worth a single dollar, scrutinized every entry. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Miss Volker stood by the fireplace mantel and took a breath so deep it straightened out her curved spine. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I had to stand by him—he was my husband. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z The policeman standing by the door looked at me and smiled. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z How could she, Elena, stand by and let someone ruin her best friend’s happiness? Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Then something made me look over to my left at a figure standing by the cigarette machine. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z There are three people standing by the table, filling cups and handing them to marathoners as they go by. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Half an hour later, they stood by what Valley claimed was one of the least dangerous entrances to the Cursed Forest, on a road between the library and Seven’s house. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z In the evenings they waited for him, chewing their cuds by the shed door, and the mule stood by the gate with blind marble eyes. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z When we came out of the stall, a cluster of girls in the Senior Division were standing by the sinks, watching us, arms folded, a few still in their dripping swimsuits. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z The people from under the tree told one of the friends to stand by the side of the grave. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z He stands by the arm of the couch, knees at the level of my head. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I stood by the door, arms laden with books, my winter coat still on, too terrified to move. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “I’ll stand by in the office all day and wait for you to telephone,” said Frank. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Poppet and Widget stand by the circus gates, just out of the way of the ticket booth, though the line for tickets has waned in the late hour. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “I will stand by the Colonel, Madam,” he said, immediately noticing that Ins voice sounded insulting. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z During every game, he stood by himself on the sidelines because Carlos would not let him play. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Her husband climbed out himself, but still stood by the car. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Janie was standing by the stove washing up the dishes when he spoke to her in a queer cold voice. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Then I noticed that Millie’s suitcase that had been standing by the front door was gone. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He built the Mary Rose before I was born, and I seen the picture of him standing by the bow when she got launched for the first time. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z They stood by the house that we rented in town, and they looked across the river at the hills of the llano. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z But she stood by when Ruth was taken, and she returned me to Madam. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He walked across the road, away from the post office, and stood by the small bridge, licking the drops of sticky, creamy liquid as they slid down the cone. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z “All I can do is stand by him.” The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z So she stood by the wall, pretending not to lean against it, and watched her sister. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He stood by the window for the longest kind of a time, then knelt down by the windowsill and covered his face with his hand. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z It sounded like the singer kept asking, “Did you stand by me?” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z But the woman standing by Popo’s bed was not the mother of my memory. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z He must have been standing by the window. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z As I stood by the large picture window in the front of the house, I caught a glimpse of Papa's silhouette. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z He came and stood by her window, eyeing the rain. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Beckany, the ringlet-haired casting assistant whose voice has steadily shredded into a total rasp today, is standing by the door, letting the last child out from her singing audition. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z When he was settled comfortably, Chett covered his legs with a fur and went to stand by the door. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Not stand by him when he was humiliated? Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I went outside and stood by the verandah railings. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He’s standing by the fireplace; in his hand he’s got an almost-empty drink. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s a girl standing by the stage holding a clipboard. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Before Hannah could deny it, the girl had threaded her arm through Hannah’s, calling out to a knot of girls who were standing by a newly arrived wagon. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Martinez stood by the door, expecting him to drop off his delivery and come right out. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z A crowd of boys had gathered, and they clapped and cheered while Horatio stood by with an amused look. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I stand by the window, I cannot drag myself away. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z On noiseless wings Morpheus flew through the darkness and stood by Alcyone’s bed. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z For a little while we stood by the roadside, our parcels about us. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z On my way there, I happened to glance out into the dining room and saw Francesca standing by the sliding glass doors, her face a mask of complete anger. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Barbarossa stood by the door, looking very small and forlorn. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z He stood by the closed door, unable to open it. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z We headed out of the storeroom, were standing by the front door, and I was all prepared to shove off, but Hank had kind of parked himself in front of the door. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He simply stood by the door and waited for someone to come out. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z An elderly man stands by the door, smiling toothlessly. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I slip in and stand by the bed. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I stood by the window, watching the lingering cloud of dust dredged up by the car tires as the government people drove off. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Armstrong, who was standing by the window, cleared his throat. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Only a few of the neighbors stood by Mami—Doña Ana, whose daughter watched us, Doña Zena, whose Christian beliefs didn’t allow for envy, and Doña Lola, who valued everyone equally. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Some only stand by my bed and wait. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z Her face still has no kinda expression at all, just blank as a stone as she stands by the fire and eats. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z At dawn, I was awake when the picture flickered back on and an announcer said to stand by. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Three times each day the nurses injected me, and about an hour after each injection they gave me a cup of sugary fruit juice and stood by, watching me drink it. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z I was standing by the back corner of the truck, struggling to fight back the sudden wave of emotion the snow chains had brought on, when I heard an odd sound. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z As I’m leaving the office, Caleb is standing by my locker. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z Maxim was standing by the window, some letters in his hand. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I stood by the window and watched the tide of people roll out of the city. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She stood by a vined column, gazing at him; she smiled. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z That night, Joseph stood by the window in the cold dark. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z Then in the middle of her cooking my mother sat and cried, and we all stood by quietly. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m standing by the door to Ms. Washington's room, looking down the long hallway toward the cafeteria. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z My whole family was outside, standing by the patrol car. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z “Thanks for standing by me and for everything else you’ve done. How can I ever pay you back?” Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z She felt ill now, too, looking into the burning eyes of the little girl who’d given her a life, and asking herself how...how she could just stand by and let her start a war. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I look around, and there’s an SS officer with his cap pulled low, standing by himself across the street, collar turned up around his ears. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z As their comrades stood by, the boys lifted the metal bars and shoved open the heavy doors. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z She stood by the door, partly screened by the font, waiting for her eyes and ears to adjust. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z When he looked up, he was standing by a low red building separated from the main building by a covered walkway. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I sneak through the back alleys until I'm standing by our crumbling backyard fence. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Yeah, there were like four people standing by us. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z When I got to the kitchen, Rorra ran and hid behind Mama, who was standing by the stove preparing dinner. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z At least a hundred of us stood by the parking lot that day, watching her learn the cheers, watching her jump around in her long pioneer dress. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z She was standing by the headless Mary Ann, who was plugged in and shining. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z And then I look over at Mrs. Baker, who is the judge standing by, and she is smiling because she’s wearing a yellow flower on her cheek. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z The others stood by in silence, but the longer Chubs spoke, the clearer their eyes became; Mike, in particular, shook off Clancy’s influence with a look like he was about to be sick. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I stood by like a fool once before with this girl. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He then marched to his own room, stood by the window watching the hills beyond, and pulled the trigger. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Sometimes Mommy would be standing by the phone whispering to us in one ear while we were running interference for her with the other. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z If she had been in their Lagos kitchen, she would have found a broom and killed it, but she left the American cockroach alone and went and stood by the living room window. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Craning around, he caught sight of their fellow prisoners: Dean and Griphook the goblin, who seemed barely conscious, kept standing by the ropes that bound him to the humans. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z They collared him and marched him over to Ear and Eye, who were already standing by a squad car. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z And so I come stand by the porch rail, and the minute I do, of course, I can’t help thinking of Manolo and of Minerva before him. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I stood by the boards in the little driveway the Zamboni took to get out onto the ice, and found myself getting lost in the cuts and grooves the skates had left everywhere. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z There, standing by the hole and peering curiously at one of the meatballs, was the smallest owl that he had ever seen. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Should I say, “Look, I’m actually a highly educated person, a Ph.D., in fact, and I can’t just stand by and. . .” Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z "Guards" stood by with firecrackers and were ready to throw them at the saboteurs if they were seen. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z As if he’d read her thoughts, Brullo snapped his fingers, and a guard standing by the wall pulled the curtain back. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She turned to the boy standing by her side. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z After Ugwu served the food, he stood by the kitchen door, watching as Master took a first forkful of rice and stew, took another, and then called out, “Excellent, my good man.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z It was a round hill smooth and bare, standing by itself, the most northerly of the downs. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He stood by the fire, rubbing his hands. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z They stood by the river in the starlight. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z They stood by my bed, and as soon as they began to speak, I recognized their voices. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Instead she stood by the front window staring down on streams of cars passing by. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I look at Sandra, who’s standing by the picture of the naked girl running after being burned by napalm in the Vietnam War. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z We climbed into the truck and drove away, leaving Téllez standing by the dying embers of the fire. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He was glad to leave the kitchen and take his stand by the cash register again. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Scipio and the others were already standing by the lion fountain at the side entrance of the Basilica, waiting for them. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I glanced at Grandma, who stood by the passenger door with disbelief all over her face. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z |
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