| 单词 | stand out |
| 例句 | Its fur stood out in a handsome ruff around its face, and its tail hung down almost to the ground. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He shouted them, the veins standing out in his forehead. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Tighter and tighter he gripped it until the point lifted from the floor and the bright blade stood out level in front of him. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z It was a dilapidated housing project near St. Nicholas Avenue, with junkies and winos standing out front. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He dusted himself off and stood out of the car, almost crying with rage. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z His figure stood out grotesquely and his face, deformed by the light from below, floated halfway to the ceiling, while his giant shadow danced against the walls. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It stood out from the other planets in the area because it wasn’t coded to look real. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “What time is it?” whispered Katie after she had taken a tremendous tug on the sheet; a tug that made the sweat stand out on her face again. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z What if I stand out like an alien? A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z The bony ribs of the wing stood out as high as a hill, and the arteries and veins gleamed like wires of fine-spun ruby and turquoise pressed into a thin sheet of jade. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z My yellow dress stood out like a shout I tried to quiet by draping my black mantilla over my shoulders. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “It seemed like the other horses didn’t stand out. But this one did.” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “She stands out. A snowy owl that keeps returning to wherever he’s hiding ... I mean, they’re not native birds, are they?” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Of these it is especially the so-called Aurignacians and Magdalenians who stand out for the gifted artists they produced and for the important role art must have played in their lives. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Mai knew, of course, that she and her brother stood out in Bakersfield. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z A stack of books in a familiar maroon color stood out to Emily. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Lina saw that Granny had forgotten to knot up her hair that morning—it was standing out from her head in a wild white frizz. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Cho’s face stood out particularly clearly in the blurred crowd, her face glowing with admiration. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z But even at a place like Amsterdam Heights, as a black girl who isn’t a size 4, I stand out. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z Another book could be written on this subject, but a few key principles stand out that can be briefly explored here. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z She doesn’t like students who stand out for “all the wrong reasons.” Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z The wall’s bright white paint along the edges really helps the dark red brick stand out. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z “Well, let him in! Unless you charge for that. In which case he can just stand out there.” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Brownish-red drops of blood stand out against the white of his lab coat. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Perhaps his presence gave the evening its peculiar quality of oppressiveness--it stands out in my memory from Gatsby's other parties that summer. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z To one side of her in the distance, standing out against the flat landscape, Minli saw the silhouette of a man cutting down a lone tree, his axe making a thumping rhythm. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z I had had enough narrow escapes by then to know that it was best not to be conspicuous, not to stand out, not to make myself a possible target. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z The two guards stood out on the street, holding their pikes. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z The tents were made of camouflage material, which only made them stand out more among the dull red rocks. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The bright green pastures stood out against patches of black forest. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z “I want to stand out over the water,” I told him. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z With the sun resting above the peaks, the wooden skeleton of the great ship stood out sharply against the mound which nearly enveloped it. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Perhaps it was that too much wine had darkened his complexion, and his white hair and brows and mustache stood out unnaturally white. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The soft gray color made my eyes stand out. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z The nicest car here was a shiny Volvo, and it stood out. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z But in part because it seemed so seminal and symbolic of sectional cooperation, the Adams-Jefferson tandem stood out as the greatest collaboration of them all. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z ‘It’s warm and comfortable. Don’t stand out in the cold. What is your name?” The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “But you need me,” said Balthamos stiffly, “because I can pretend to be your dæmon, and in Lyra’s world you’d stand out otherwise.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Kino was not breathing, but his back arched a little and the muscles of his arms and legs stood out with tension and a line of sweat formed on his upper lip. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z They stood out like marigold blossoms in the grass. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z My parents were standing out in front of the church, talking to people. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The land stood out against it, a long black rolling line. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She saw him walking toward her, the big maroon M standing out starkly on his white sweater. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z I could see his hand on his left leg was clenched into a fist, tendons standing out under his pale skin. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I’m standing out by the oak tree with David, taking turns on the bag swing, when I see the car and Shiloh’s head raised up in the backseat. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z The Statue of Liberty was lit up, but it always struck me as a little cheesy, standing out there being all cute. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z A great ring-wall of stone, like towering cliffs, stood out from the shelter of the mountain-side, from which it ran and then returned again. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z On the white steps an obscene word, scrawled by some boy with a piece of brick, stood out clearly in the moonlight and I erased it, drawing my shoe raspingly along the stone. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z She had dispelled the mist, so all the island stood out clearly. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Even among those big farm kids, he sort of stood out. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Even when Anemone and her brother went inside, leaving me standing out front like a delivery boy waiting for a tip. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z The robot stood out of the way and quietly tended to the fire as her guests slept through the night. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Satellite images of the family’s residences stand out like sable-clad thumbs in the mangy landscape of North Korea. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z The day she left stands out in my mind as a drenched, sunny morning. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z And today, after seeing me in the arms of Isaac, after seeing my hand in his, the syncing of our eyes, all that stood out was sass and anger? Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z The policeman took his time and looked over each one of us as we stood out in the hot sun and he stood on our porch in the cool shade. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z But I soon saw that two dogs stood out from the rest of the pack, between it and Rontu, and that their muzzles were wet with blood. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Scars marked the snout, but one scar stood out from the rest—the letter M, with loopy humps like cursive. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He doesn’t recall the girl’s name, but everything else about that school day in June 1989 stands out in his memory. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Taryn and I are always noticeable, being mortal, but what makes us stand out is also what makes us unworthy of much regard. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z His face was leaden and set and beads of perspiration stood out on his forehead. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She stands out like wine on a tablecloth. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Her black hair, silvered by dust on one side, stood out in a halo around her head. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z The edges of the pages were slightly roughened, and the paper was still so pale that every letter stood out clear and black. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I didn’t stand out like I did on every other sports team I had been a part of. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Now that Lena was back in the plan, I had to come up with something good, in order to stand out in Zach’s eyes. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Tumblers and catches stood out in shadowy relief. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Do you remember how your eyes lit up like candles when we stood out on Saint-Germain-des-Pres? Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z It was nothing more than an urban myth, but Rowan believed it just enough that it kept him from wanting to stand out. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The dragons stood out stark on his bare arms, curling up around his Adam’s apple like spikes. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z One book had been bound in white, and it stood out prominently on a shelf among the black-bound books around it. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He stood out in class like a sore thumb. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Three of the world’s five highest peaks stood out in craggy relief against the pastel dawn. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z But, to make them stand out, I’d have to switch up my scarf style. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “You can’t stand out here all night. If you don’t mind sleeping on the floor, you’re welcome to come with me,” he said finally. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I have never met Branwell’s cousins, but I’ll bet he stands out in that crowd as much as he does in any other—even though I’ve heard they are all tall and have red hair. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The danger bathed the world in a halogen glow that caused everything—the sweep of the rock, the orange and yellow lichens, the texture of the clouds—to stand out in brilliant relief. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z My security detail wore shorts and sneakers and ditched their earpieces, doing their best not to stand out as they trailed me and my assistant Kristin Jones through the store. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z When I’m with them, I stand out like a sore big toe. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z He had hair that stood out in reddish tufts and he looked dazed. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I want to make Soojin’s campaign stand out and be more than the same old tired promises and think I might have the answer. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z We were going to have to stand out there on the porch and hear the moral of the story. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Maybe it was her mother or her father or Aunt Eva standing out there. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Freedom Riders stood out among the crowd, trying to bring an end to segregation between whites and blacks by traveling from Washington, D.C., to New Orleans. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z At school, he stood out for not only being the best sertanista, or frontiersman, but also as a good athlete. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z This was what I got for trying to make myself stand out. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Even in the moonlight the Milky Way stood out sharply. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z It made him look thinner and the whiteness made the dark circles under his eyes stand out even more. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z She opened her front door and stepped outside, looking to see if he was still standing out there somewhere as she recorded a voicenote. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The cords in the king’s neck stood out sharp as swords. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It stood out proudly against the green of the boat, which itself...Ignoring the wet grass, he knelt to look closely. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Any colorful thing they might hold in their hands, like a plastic bucket, stands out strangely. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z His face stood out from a sea of faces, all frozen in the same mask of shock. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I dressed in dark colors for my first lecture, hoping I wouldn’t stand out, but even so I didn’t think I looked like the other students. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z A group of protesters have streaked their hair scarlet, imitating the bloodstained lock Day had when he’d stood out here for his sentencing. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z In the ghetto, as in suburbia, it’s the same status struggle to stand out in some envied way from the rest. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “Good. Let’s just stand out here till it rains.” As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z After the Banks/Switzer dance duo left the floor, I studied this one group of kids that sort of stood out, where everyone looked particularly happy, especially hip. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Something that would stand out like oozing gold ink. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z She will stand out no matter how she fares, which is a calculated risk. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Yet, as White studied the Roan case further, one detail stood out. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z It was a raw, nondescript time of year, toward the end of November, the kind of wet, self-pitying November day when every speck of dirt stands out clearly. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z It is simply a term of praise in most cases: “to have style” means to have distinction, to stand out. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z The risk might cost me, infuriate Du Barry further, but if it allows me to stand out from my sisters, the gamble will be worth it. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Veins stood out in bas-relief on the necks of both men but neither arm moved more than two or three degrees to the right or left of the fulcrum point. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z There were even other Muslim students in the mix, so I didn’t stand out at all. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “Of course he did. It’s still standing out on Fairville Road.” Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z The pines stood out dark against the pinks and oranges creeping across the sky, and a breeze stirred around her. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z They did not stand out in that crowd because the Clarion County Farmers' Market attracts a lot of people from the college, and the college in turn attracts a lot of dark-skinned people. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z The rain squalls, now past, have rinsed the haze from the atmosphere, and distant, backlit hills stand out in crisp detail. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to stand out where people could see me. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The people around them were milling about and muttering, clearly impatient for the trial to start again, so Chess hoped the kids’ movements wouldn’t stand out too much. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The moment his eyes fell upon Ron, all other concerns fled Harry’s mind, for blood drenched the whole of Ron’s left side and his face stood out, grayish-white, against the leaf-strewn earth. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Julius jumped back, away from those scimitar claws, sweat standing out all over his body, every nerve electric with the urge to flee. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z The garbage dumps had been blown clear of snow and stood out stark and ugly against the white. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z R.C. stood out of the fish’s way as it thrashed on the ground. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z My name stands out, colorful and detailed among the black-and-white plainness of his other cards. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z People stood out on their porches to see the train go through. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I stood out there for a couple of minutes. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The three of us—her, me, and Mom—stood out in the front yard reading it. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z There were a select few who didn’t look that way and clearly stood out, but Boobie didn’t merit that distinction anymore. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He thought the iron armatures had softened in the heat and then reset again to leave the buildings standing out of true. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z But Keith’s work area stood out, for two reasons: He had a bigger cubicle, reflecting his status as a senior analyst and lead engineer, and his space appeared to be a mess. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z He was standing out in the grassy place before the cottage while he thought these things. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z The flood rises high enough to cover low river islands in knee-deep water, leaving their trees to stand out like miracles in mid-channel. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z It’s actually painted in a color called international orange so it stands out in the fog. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z “Is that it? What exactly did you hope to achieve, following in the strikebreakers as though you were one of them? With those clothes, you stood out like a fly in soup.” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z If Maxie wanted to stand out here and talk to me, I wasn’t going to complain. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Nazi saboteurs were supposed to blend in, not stand out. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z He was silent for a while, then he opened the door and stood out on the road. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Veins stand out in Zak’s neck, and he shakes his head like a wet dog ridding itself of water. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z After my morning of capturing bees, I spent the afternoon in the peach stand out on the highway, selling T. Ray’s peaches. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z His nose was flat and a half-inch scar beneath his lower lip stood out white beneath the dark stubble. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z His pants were open and his “thing” was standing out of his britches by itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z They stood out in his mind disconnectedly, like pictures with blackness all round them. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Mr. Lewis from the barbershop next door stands out front, his arms folded over his big belly. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I was the only girl on the beach in a skirt and high heels, and it occurred to me I must stand out. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Indeed, for Van, his old basketball coach, Reggie stood out because he was, in addition to being a strong guard with the will to rebound, a decidedly decent person. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I thought about all the people who would decide to stay home that day rather than stand out in the cold for hours. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I stopped: I could not trust myself to entertain, much less to express, the thought that rushed upon me—that embodied itself,—that, in a second, stood out a strong, solid probability. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The second fellow, whose name was Makhanda, stood out because of his military demeanor. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z His freckles stand out jarringly against the sick paleness of his skin. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z On those days, her hair standing out from her head like a thundercloud, she haunted Southside and Not Doctor Street until she found him. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z He was old enough to stand out in the cold and run his fingers over Sounder’s head. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Even among those powerful engineering minds, he stood out. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Her stern face stood out in the crowd. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z He trades Liam and Spencer the promise of a six-pack for their bikes, and Henry doesn’t ask questions, just kicks the stand out and disappears into the night behind him. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z They were both dressed in their good dark clothes and wearing spotless starched white aprons, ruffles standing out at their shoulders like wings. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Colonel Madu stood out right away, with his wide shoulders and wide face and wide features and head that was above everyone else’s. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z April and Melanie looked hard at Toby, but he shook his head so hard his shaggy hair stood out like an umbrella. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z My plain black jacket didn’t stand out, I noticed with relief. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I told Winnie we did not have time, and instead I stood out in the rain signing autographs for some children. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z First of all, he stands out in any crowd. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The muscles of his cheeks stood out from clenched jaws, a man afraid who by his will held his fears in check as a great rider directs a panicked horse. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z But as sick and blind as she was, I think I could have stood out in the broad open without her ever seeing me. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z His white hair stands out in puffs around his ears, tufty; he looks like a baby bird. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z The veins on my arms stood out and I could feel them pulsating as if they had begun to breathe of their own accord. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Her big eyes were rimmed with red, her short black hair on end, freckles standing out against the full flush of her oval face. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Sometimes she’d get the sleep her body craved, that she knew she needed, even though she wasn’t trying to stand out at school, just survive it. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z As Lincoln spoke, one observer, Mrs. Lincoln’s dressmaker, Elizabeth Keckley, a free black woman, standing a few steps from the president, remarked that the lamplight made him “stand out boldly in the darkness.” Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The black hulks of the broken ships stood out in the sun, looming monuments to a world that had fallen apart. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z All of the ridges on his arms stood out. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z This stands out as a beautiful, beautiful thing for all generations. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She was the only one who stood out, the only one who wasn’t pale with freckles and amber-colored red hair, the only dark brunette stain in every single family photo that lined the stairs. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z One thing stood out, though: a button with a strip of tape across it marked dnt. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Two suitcases, a traveling bag, and Mo's toolbox stood out in the hall. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The roped pot stood out immediately; he ran a finger over the picture and ached to touch the delicately cast metal itself. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z As they were passing a funeral parlor, Santa stopped to talk to one of the mourners standing out on the sidewalk. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The horizon was still visible, with the dark shape of the hut and its light snow-covered roof standing out, but the complexity of the instruments was hidden in darkness. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Their faces turn red, veins on their necks stand out, and they sweat despite the icicles hanging from the trees. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Just as there is a way to walk in a room in order to make yourself stand out, there is a way of walking and behaving that makes you inconspicuous. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He roared into “Africana,” his neck swelling, the veins standing out. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z She had green eyes that stood out in her pale face. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It made his green apprentice armband stand out and gave him a silent air of defiance. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z She'd even drawn a squiggly line around it so it would stand out. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z My mind shouted so energetically that the announcement made my veins stand out, and my mouth tighten into a prune. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Of all the reasons that we fail to know the truth about mass incarceration, though, one stands out: a profound misunderstanding regarding how racial oppression actually works. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The doctor took his flashlight from his pocket, and under its light, as he moved slowly from one end of the hall to the other, the letters stood out clearly. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z “Something that will make her stand out from the other siblings.” A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Tufts of silken hair stood out all over his head and his breath was still sweet with milk. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z But the thing that had really stood out to him was her skin: pale, white as pearls. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Of all the things that Mr. Muhammad ever was to teach me, I don’t know why, that still stands out in my mind. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Maya stood out in every single photo, the one brunette in a family of redheads, her smile getting less and less full over the years. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z With his blond crew cut and clear blue eyes, he easily stood out from all the colored kids in the Perkins school library. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She just stood out on the porch in a faded apron and broken boots, working her hands. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z He talked slow, and sweat stood out on his forehead when he was very serious about something. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Brian looked out to the side and saw a small pond and at the edge of the pond some large animal—he thought a moose—standing out in the water. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z The genius inventor didn’t want to stand out anymore. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z My enthusiastic “Hi!” stood out embarrassingly over the murmurs. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z Their blue armbands stand out against the rest of their clothing. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z A young man’s voice stood out from the others, high-pitched, shouting gibberish, like a child learning to speak. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z In his book the card stands out against the others I’ve made, plain as a field of new snow. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “But I don't want to stand out—not at all. I want to be normal. I want to feel like I belong in the same world as everyone else.” Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z With each step that he took his burden grew heavier, and his breath became slow and harsh, and, of a sudden, cold sweat stood out on his brow and drenched his back. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z I broke into a cold sweat, my eyes seeming to have become extremely sharp, causing each face to stand out vivid in its hostility. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The house lights went down; fiery letters stood out solid and as though self-supported in the darkness. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Droplets of blood stand out on the eyelids: you may weep blood. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The stagehands were advised to wear all black on the day of the performances so they wouldn’t stand out during the show. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z His talk was far from vacuous and stood out sharply from the rest, several of which bore no connection to the purpose of the meeting. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Away to their right a great shoulder of the mountains stood out, dark and black amid the shadows, thrusting westward. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z But he couldn’t just stand out in the street. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z There was a flicker like green fire in his eyes, and his beard stood out stiff as a great besom. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z But at the same time it stood out too. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Your view of the planet improves as you come closer and more and more fine detail stands out. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z "One paper stands out from the rest. It is written by a young man who has the gift of interpretation." The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Nothing too personal or too bright or too different that might make it stand out in any way. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z But already our supplies from home seem to represent a bygone world: they stand out like bright party favors here in our Congolese house, set against a backdrop of mostly all mud-colored things. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z But other than his smallness—and the fact that he carried a blue bouncy ball everywhere he went—there was really nothing else about him that stood out. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z “Of course I’m sure. Your flyer stood out from the class. And of all the portfolios I asked students to submit on the first day of class, yours was the most impressive!” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z They stood out because they were alone; the other marks paraded on and on across the paper, but these ones were flanked by white space. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z It turns to look over its shoulder, and its red leathery face stands out against the tan of their fur. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It happened to be standing out in front of the house, right where the ground broke away in a sharp slant toward the spring and creek. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z “They didn’t even ask me into the house. They made me stand out on the steps like a vacuum salesman.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Place her on your white pillow, where her red-and-black wings will stand out. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z His extracurriculars are chess, yearbook, and euchre club because, as he says, these are things that will make him stand out on college applications. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z For a moment, I’m glad Mama stands out, with her hijab and colorful tunic. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I stood out of bounds and tossed him the ball, but Doug flew in and snagged it. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z But today, among the overdue bills and something from the IRS, two envelopes stand out. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Even with his impact helmet on, Link stood out. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But Leper stands out for me as the person who was most often and most emphatically taken by surprise, by this and every other shift in our life at Devon. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z The little hollow in his collarbone stood out against his glowing skin. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The heads and the rifles stand out above the white mist, nodding heads, rocking barrels. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z And then, as it bubbled through the nib, it came a little thick, so that the name Rebecca stood out black and strong, the tall and sloping R dwarfing the other letters. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Calder was squeezing the phone receiver so hard that his knuckles stood out. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Dead trees standing out of the gray water trailing gray and relic hagmoss. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Inside are bags of clothing, in various sizes and American styles, to outfit clients so they no longer stand out. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Big drops stood out on them like sweat, and the ice cubes jingled as he passed them around. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z “Shoot,” he said, “I d-don’t want to stand out there with that old sun b-beating down on me eating my lunch. No snakes up around that tree, is there?” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Until now he had been too much ashamed of his pale and meager body, with the varicose veins standing out on his calves and the discolored patch over his ankle. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Miguel kept up his steady chatter about girls, but none of them stood out much. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Her face had turned a milky-yellow color against which her mouth stood out redder than ever. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z He says, “So that farm stand out by the road, that was where you sold them?” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z My ship stood out in the vast array of vessels, since it was the only giant robot. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z My black suit pants stood out against the white tarp stretched beneath the coffin. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Against their rhetoric, I stood out in relief, unrelieved. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t know. It just stood out to me.” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I was supposed to stand out without overshadowing others, to blend in but not fade away. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I didn’t really want to stand out in the rain with her for who knew how long. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Although Roosevelt wasn’t a natural athlete, he possessed another quality that made him stand out. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z It was in green, but red would stand out more clearly. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z She played basketball, volleyball, soccer, and baseball, and stood out to her coaches, particularly an African American woman named Rhonda Brown, who coached volleyball. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z The road crossed a dried slough where pipes of ice stood out of the frozen mud like formations in a cave. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z She carried herself with what I think of as a Caribbean breeziness, a lightness of spirit that caused her to stand out among Princeton’s studious masses. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z And I was thinking about how disjointedly time seemed to flow in Forks, passing in a blur at times, with single images standing out more clearly than others. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z His face stood out, dark, against the waiting room walls. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I didn’t stand out there in the hall and listen, either. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z My dad walked me down there, and when we got to the building, all the guys stood out front, purposely blocking the door. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z His fresh haircut makes the dimple on his cheek stand out. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The person rose, and he stood out for one reason only: He was one of the few white men in the room. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Did you think I didn’t see you there? You and your sister stand out in any crowd,” he says, leaning in close. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He couldn’t move: his face was knotted with anguish, and the muscles of his neck stood out like cords. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z And instead of standing out as something superior, I ended up just being one of the phonies. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Now, surrounded by all of Malia’s bright pink stuff, it barely stands out. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z I’d never stood out in a crowd or a classroom because of the color of my skin. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z His bloodshot eyes stood out against the white bandage on his forehead. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The summit of a hill stood out above the water, crowned with a clump of trees, mostly oaks, whose bare branches looked mournful against the gray sky. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z After these readings, I followed as the poets would stand out on U Street or repair to a cafe and argue about everything—books, politics, boxing. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z “But you know when you go to a bookstore and one book stands out from all of the others? And when you read it, you feel like it picked you?” The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Royal blue shutters stood out sharply against the weathered gray boards that sided the house. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked carefully at Harry, his eyes lingering on the scar that stood out, livid, on Harry’s forehead. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z She didn’t often stay at Privet Drive, because she couldn’t bear to leave her precious dogs, but each of her visits stood out horribly vividly in Harry’s mind. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He is like a butterfly fluttering on a rock that stands out naked in the middle of a stream. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Sure enough, I saw Big Ma, although I didn’t see Pa. Our grandmother’s sea-green dress with matching hat and white feather stood out among black, brown, gray, and navy business suits. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z In the midst of that motley crowd, whose differences of values were on the verge of causing an internal explosion, one gloomy authority stood out: General Teófilo Vargas. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z To do that he had to come up with something so original and awesome that it stood out from the rest of the entries. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I smiled as he stretched out to pat my shoulder; the age spots that dotted his hand stood out because they were so much lighter than his soil-colored complexion. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z And that the veins stood out in their necks when they said it. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Was someone standing out there in the trees? Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z No one whom we bring to this place ever stands out against us. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z I must have stood out like a giraffe because she saw me before I could turn away. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z But more than anything, I was so happy in junior high because I didn't stand out anymore. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Beads of moisture stood out all over his pink face. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z But one picture stood out more than any other: in it, Henrietta’s daughter, Deborah Lacks, is surrounded by family, everyone smiling, arms around each other, eyes bright and excited. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z He took pride in never having lost a faculty member he wished to keep—and among that group, Lawrence stood out. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I stand out on the tailgate at the back of the train during my ten-minute break, grabbing a bit of fresh air to clear my head and keep awake. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She wore a dark dress, unlike the other girls in their white cotton or pastel flowery prints, so she stood out like a mourner at a wedding. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Her cheekbones stood out beneath her taut skin. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “I bet you a good momma. I seen you and that boy downtown plenty times, and I always thought what a fine-looking big boy he was. He kinda stands out, you know?” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Her eyelashes stood out dark against her cheek. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Myers is making everything worse—making him stand out, be needy, expecting us kids to help when all we want to do is survive. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z A liquid blue sky stands out against the snow-tipped peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z The knotty joints of his hips and shoulders stood out a good three inches from his body. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z After a while he saw a farmhouse and a man standing out in a field, in a peach orchard, and he spurred that way. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Her full, heart-shaped lips formed a perfect O of shock, and her skin paled in such a drastic way that the freckles on her nose and cheeks stood out all the more. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z For so long all I saw was the strength, standing out like the wiry muscles in her arms or the black ink marking her collarbone with flight. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z The marks of the doctor's hand stood out red on her cheek. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Burning houses stand out like torches against the night. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z The tendons in his neck stand out like taut cables. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Tonight she is wearing green and gold, a mossy dress with an elaborate shining collar that makes the pink of her mouth, her ears, and her eyes stand out. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z It is my name standing out there so clearly; I should not be on the walls of this house. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z There is one thing that really stands out in my mind from that night, however. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Against the whiteness you could see every mark standing out in bright red hieroglyphics telling the story of our journey. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t say a word until we were standing out at the curb. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Scrubby trees stood out from gravel banks, and beneath them, here and there, were the red-flushed, spawned-out bodies of salmon, insects happy around them. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z The cottonwoods along the river stood out like pillars against the gray backdrop of the sky, their white bark shining in the sudden sun. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “It was all a mistake,” he pleaded, standing out of his ship, his wife slumped behind him in the deeps of the hold, like a dead woman. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Charles, beside me, stood out sharp and almost hyper-realistic with his ruddy cheeks and labored breaths but further down, Henry had become a wraith, his large form light and strangely insubstantial in the mist. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The clinging white mist made all the wires that crisscrossed the city stand out like a cat’s cradle. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The smear of rouge that was still on each cheekbone stood out sharply, almost as though unconnected with the skin beneath. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Two presentations, among all, stood out in their particularly chilling fervor. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z He says, “Oh...how different to see him standing out in the light.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z A fifteen-year-old girl in a bright blue coat traveling alone might have stood out. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z The veins on his fore head stood out as his fierce red eyes watched the trembling face of the old man, whose eyelids were shaking uncontrollably. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z His cheekbones stood out of his round face. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Because of the bread, because of the red weal that stood out on his cheekbone. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z His Adam’s apple stood out stark against the flesh of his neck. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She would have expected to stand out in the crowd here, with her backpack and jeans and shiny green jacket—not to mention her dark skin and hair. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He stood out like a hot air balloon in an otherwise empty field. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z In the back room a young innkeeper stood out of sight behind the door, smiling as he listened to the details of a familiar story. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The ink-black wedge of the summit pyramid stood out in stark relief, towering over the surrounding ridges. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z A perk of going to such a big school was that you didn’t stand out as the new girl. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He and his friends hadn’t done that in a long time, driving along in someone’s souped-up car and splattering whatever jigs were stupid enough to be standing out on the sidewalk. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z But somehow the only words that stand out to me are your and fault. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Emma shouted, and we stood out of the water and sprinted across the hull until it dropped out from beneath us, then dove into the open water beyond it. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z The blue veins on his neck stood out, and his pointing finger almost touched her nose. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “It just sucks. Was it because my skin is dark? I love my skin! I love how I stand out in a crowd of paler people! It makes me feel just really...really...proud!” Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Even in a city of geniuses, Feynman’s brain stood out. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Once in a while a car passes us and its color stands out against the snow. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Already, bright red drops stood out on the pink tile. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z So you got a chance to really stand out, okay? Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z These other girls have all kinds of extra things to make their talents stand out. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Please,” said Garikayi, clenching his hands until the bones stood out. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z The spasm came again, and this time Billy strained, and the muscles stood out on his arm and shoulder. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Raindrops stood out on his oiled skin like studs. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Nothing to say, except I want to ht in, not stand out. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z If he were in a crowd nothing he said stood out. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z The Vonnegut’s perfectly rendered steel loading ramp lowered to the ground, standing out in sharp contrast against the digital blackness of Archaide’s surface. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z And my curls were her curls, they stood out from my face as hers did in the picture. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The forest looked sickly, the grass in the meadow was pale yellow, and the fire marks on Half-Blood Hill stood out like ugly scars. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Mixed among them were a few athletes who stood out with their speed and grace. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z “Yeah, and stand out in the open where a bunch of angry people with guns can take aim?” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Lancelot clenched his fist until the knuckles stood out, and said, “I want to go on a quest. I want to find an adventure.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z In the history of culture the discovery of zero will always stand out as one of the greatest single achievements of the human race. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z In a week or so, everything would be sleeping under a thick comforter, but for now, the cabin stood out in all its sturdy homemade ugliness. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z The inlay work stood out even in the deceptive light. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z For the most part they were unspeakably boring, all about life in a traditional fishing village and the enduring mysteries of animal husbandry, but one exhibit stood out from the rest. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z It was a miserably wet, blustery day, with rain slanting down out of dark skies in torrents—no kind of day for standing out in the elements and watching a race. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I could only stare at Ruth May’s bare left shoulder, where two red puncture wounds stood out like red beads on her flesh. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z His shirt is a crisp white, and the red tie stands out even more without his jacket on. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z The hijab made her stand out even more than his untrimmed beard did. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z We stood out among these city sophisticates in their sturdy lace-up shoes or good-looking pumps. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I drove past Holly Meadows three times before I finally found it—everything in the area was oak trees and ranch land, and Holly Meadows—lacking a sign at its entrance—didn’t stand out much. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z At first he had hidden behind a great palm; but Henry's absorption with the transparencies was so obvious that at last he stood out in full view. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z She went to the window and stared out, trying to spot the bird among bare oak branches that stood out black against a broken sky of gray and palest blue. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She stood out from everyone because the movie is in black and white. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z As those conversations took place, the one thing that stood out for my parents and me was the personal connection I felt with the agent I ultimately chose, Janey Miller from Octagon. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Goose bumps stood out on his chest and arms. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z It has always stood out to me as the kernel of words that totally reflects how I feel about the life experience of an African-American. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The veins in his neck were standing out. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Below the knees her calf muscles stood out like grapefruits inside her stockings. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z The incident stands out in my memory, but it was by no means unique; incidents like it were the rule rather than the exception during Badenhorst’s command. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z We stand out in the lane watching the moon disappear behind a round black shadow. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z The jagged scar along his cheek stood out starkly. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He took out his handkerchief and blotted furiously at his upper lip, his freckles standing out like specks of dirt against his reddening complexion. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Unitarians did not stand out in society as heretics, but the faith was easy to live with if you felt uncomfortable with a more serious, stricter branch of Christianity. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z V. J. Records is right next to Ice’s crib and he was standing out in front of it. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z This first lesson of the Academy was immediately clear: Don’t stand out. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Dionysus went around growing refreshment stands out of the ground, and a beautiful woman walked with him arm in arm—his wife, Ariadne. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z But his modest means did not stand out as much as his efforts to guard his morals. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z He stood out front, with sword and helm. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z In the parlor, a few teacups stood out white against the charred furniture. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z But it’s his socks that stand out the most: they’re black dress socks. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z Better to blend in than to stand out alone, he told himself. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z It was supposed to be temporary, but I was sealcoating the parking lot of this building and the landlord, he used to stand out on the balcony, smoking a cigar while I worked. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I loved my bright yellow one, which would stand out against my dark hair, but the green and white polka-dot one matched my outfit perfectly. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z He was taller than the others; he stood out among his fellow thanes like a horse in a herd of cows. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Singleton was back at the computer, when something stood out. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z They don’t look at all like the pictures of them I’ve carried around in my head for the past four months, shifting pictures in which only a few features stand out. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z None of us know the Wexford-Smythe kids that well, but Dana stands out in at least one way. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z In their gray-and-black dress uniforms, their peaked hats adorned with silver skulls and crossbones sitting on their tables, they stood out from the rest of the crowd—neat, severe, and ominous. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The shaman’s eyes were closed, and beads of sweat stood out on his forehead as he rocked gently back and forth. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Everything stood out separate from everything else, a rock, a rounded lump of sea-polished driftwood on a beach, a roof line. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Jessie stood out there for five minutes in the cold, with no jacket, before Mama joined her. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The end of May they stood out from Madeira and headed south. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z And if you zoomed in on one of those letters, the notches stood out as plain as day. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z We stand out in the meadow flying the kite, and I watch the blue-and-yellow-and-green tail whipping around in the breeze, and I’m thinking about Shiloh’s tail, the way it wags. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Along the western horizon the lower clouds formed a single purple mass, against which distant trees stood out minute and sharp. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He saw his name written in tiny cursive letters—your own name always stands out—and hidden in the chorus of a Smiths song. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z You don't stand out so much and your stomach fills up more quickly. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z The outline of the West African coast stood out vividly in his mind. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z “What stands out for you this evening?” the reporter asked as the camera moved in closer. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z One was large with long, upright handles that stood out like wings on a morning dove. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of the students worked very hard to stand out. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z The last line stands out to me like a directive. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z And now they were standing out here with too much to talk about. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Two more white faces stand out in my memory, a pair of nurses I saw from time to time in the clinic. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z She tried so hard to stop dancing that every muscle and every rib stood out like mountain ranges all over her. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z But she clung to the stone with her claws, and her face was suffused with dark red anger, and her hair stood out from her head like a crest of serpents. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Their hiding place was in a building that stood out from its neighbors like a child among grown-ups—low and flat between the taller houses. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z On my way to the Whim I slowly walked toward the Clare Bridge, staring up at the gothic pinnacles of the King’s College Chapel that stood out sharply against the spring sky. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z I was eleven years old, standing out in the parking lot in front of the 7-Eleven, watching a crew of older boys standing near the street. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z "When you stand out there," John continues in a hoarse voice, "keep your chin up, all right? Don't let them get to you." Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Miss Kenton was still standing out in the hall where I had first spotted her. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z We were both wearing red-and-blue sweaters to blend in, but of course Twig had taken the “blending in” a step too far—so she was just standing out. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “You get in there and answer that question for yourself, young man. I called you twenty minutes ago. Is our house about to burst into flames while we’re standing out here?” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Though the Wood was pitch-black all around them, the riders of the Fairy Hunt stood out against the dark. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The clinging white mist made all the wires that crisscrossed the city stand out like a cat’s cradle. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z With its wide boulevards, beautiful green spaces, and nexus of universities, technical colleges, and massive software park, Dalian would stand out in Silicon Valley. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z “You say good-by to your man. His ship stands out from Salem Harbor. Then the months pass—sometimes the years—with no word from him.” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z But that’s no good, either, because when I close them, all I see is the sad shape of Mom’s face, standing out in the hall with Dr. Howard. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Beads of sweat stood out on his forehead. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He indicated a neon sign that stood out against the night sky—YMCA, only a block or so away. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z That stands out in my mind—I was so fearful that I’d hurt him.” Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z One day, he urged his squad to design a distinctive banner that would stand out among the others, even though it was breaking the rules. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z The bronze beauty was so strong in his head that it seemed to stand out in front of him. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z They like to stand out in the cold especially if it’s raining. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Of all the secrets Elizebeth kept, however, there is one that stands out from the others. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The numbers really stood out against the bright white of the worksheet. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z Hamlet said with an intensity that made the veins in his temples stand out In a strange passion himself, he seemed desperate to control the players, their every movement and word. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “I hope you haven’t been standing out in the cold all this time,” Gogol says, and from his father’s lack of response he knows that this is exacdy what he has done. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The fields glowed with a gray frost-like light and in the dew the tracks of rabbits and of field mice stood out sharply. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s wearing something dark around her eyes to make their color stand out, bright and striking. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “You two had your little club. And I always got the feeling that maybe Gram looked down on me sometimes. Both of you. Because I’d rather fit in than stand out.” How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z She was ghastly, chalkily pale; the red seemed to have gone even from her lips and gums, and the bones of her face stood out prominently; her breathing was painful to see or hear. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z He was wearing his coat, although the day was so hot that perspiration stood out in gleaming little beads on his forehead. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The black autumn clouds were behind them, and her hollow ribs stood out like flake-white against their indigo. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Once we got closer, I found my squad, that electric blue standing out. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Dicey looked at the back of his round little head, where the yellow hair stood out at crazy angles. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I stand out there shivering for a second while she talks to her mom, saying, "I'm gonna have dinner at Will Grayson's house. . . . Yes, his dad is here. . . .They're doctors. . . . Yeah. . . . Okay, love you." Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z And I can’t help but notice something that stands out even more than the bronze lion sculptures and the overpowering aroma of noodles and soy sauce. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Each footfall made a shrill squeak on the waxed marble floor, standing out amid the rumble of sensible business footwear. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She grabbed the sides of her walker until her knuckles stood out. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z It stands out like a beacon, but also somehow blends in perfectly. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z They came within cry of the Morannon, and unfurled the banner, and blew upon their trumpets; and the heralds stood out and sent their voices up over the battlement of Mordor. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He had a good head start, but I was quick, and he was big enough to stand out. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Of course, others stood out, too, like the guy who had chosen to wear army boots along with his coat and tie. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Whereas elsewhere the forest canopy was uniformly green, these fruit stood out black against green. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z They stand out even more because he has thick, heavy eyebrows. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Not only does she stand out from the other parents, but she stands apart. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z A stack of books in a familiar maroon color stood out to Emily. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z And I figured, even if I didn’t get good enough for a scholarship, it would still make me stand out on my applications. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Of the older boys, George stood out for his enterprise. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Taisin had forgotten the way it infused every leaf with vibrant color, causing the veins to stand out in sharp relief against the tender green. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Manderley stood out like an enchanted house, every window aflame, the grey walls coloured by the falling stars. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She was seated with her back turned to the table, because her belly stood out too far for her to face it. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Audrey’s car didn’t stand out, which was a boon to us, as were the Christmas Eve parties happening at a few of the Franklins’ neighbors houses. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z For a long moment, man and horse stood out on the backstretch. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z But he is not comfortable or natural here—every muscle in his arm stands out. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Because these names were long, and because they used uncommon letters and combinations like F and MB, they stood out. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z She has darkened her lashes with black mascara so that her eyes stand out as if she were slightly startled at her good luck. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z But what stood out on this gray day was a bright yellow pyramid the size of a circus tent pitched near the base of the elevator. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z The veins in his forehead were standing out, on each temple a pulse throbbed fiercely. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z The past couple of days went by so fast, only two things really stood out. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z At the same time, Naheed really didn’t want to stand out any more than she already did because she was Muslim and because she wore a head scarf. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z South from Kostor one peak after another stood out white against a colorless sky; I counted thirteen, the last an undefined glimmer in the mist of distance in the south. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z She had just saved him, but she’d broken her grandmother’s cardinal rule: Don’t stand out. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Her freckles stood out like little smudges of dirt on her nose. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Our host sat aside, looking at us, and each time I looked at him he was smiling and his white teeth stood out against his dark face. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Her sight was failing, and she wore a pair of black-rimmed glasses which stood out in harsh contrast to her warm brown skin. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z She made her way down Greystone Street, going at the same pace as everyone else so she wouldn’t stand out. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Even among men lacking all distinction he inevitably stood out as a man lacking more distinction than all the rest, and people who met him were always impressed by how unimpressive he was. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I’ll make them stand out, and not in a good way. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z As he climbed up to the imposing leather chair and settled in, what stood out most of all were his huge eyes peering through thick horn-rimmed glasses. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I could see his whitened knuckles around the handle and the thick veins standing out in his forearms, but I couldn't do anything to stop him. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z You stand out when you just want to blend in; you get noticed whether you want to or not. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z In the light of the fire, the waxy leaves and thick branches stood out black. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z It’s as though everything were the same to him, nothing stands out. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Looking over her left shoulder she could see the imprint of an open hand standing out distinct and crimson on the pearly flesh. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He wasn’t wearing a jacket, I realized, and I didn’t know how long he’d been standing out here. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z A perk of going to such a big school was that you didn’t stand out as the new girl. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “I was standing out on the steps of the office this morning talking to the milkman.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z A suit that could stand out and yet blend in with the neighborhood. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z She doesn’t try too hard to stand out. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Mrs. Parker doesn’t close her door, so I’m not sure what the point is of having me stand out here. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z There wasn’t a shadow anywhere in front of me, and every object, every angle and curve stood out so sharply it made my eyes hurt. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z The wind blew at her and, like an image on cold water, she rippled, silk standing out from her frail body in tatters of blue rain. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Drops of dew, catching the sun, made the web stand out clearly. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z He immediately stood out from the rest of us because his tennis clothes and rackets were worth at least twice the tennis team’s annual budget. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z In the succession of houses that Ralph had known, this one stood out with particular clarity because after that house he had been sent away to school. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Her face had gone so white, the freckles stood out like tiny brown poky dots. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z A crucifix stood out on the bare wall above her head. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z They stand out in their bright, expensive sneakers, American haircuts, backpacks slung over one shoulder. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Liam and I were still standing out in the open when the figures in black came pouring out of the trees opposite us. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I remember undressing, putting on a bathrobe, and standing out on the balcony. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z The whiteness of it stood out from his deep brown tan, making him seem splashed with wave foam. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But there was one memory that did seem to stand out above the rest, that he remembered in more detail than the others. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z When he was away from her there was no one feature that stood out in his mind and he remembered her as a complete, unbroken figure. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z The entire Columbian Guard seemed to be present, their pale blue uniforms standing out like crocuses against black loam. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The wheelhouses of sunken fishingboats standing out of the gray chop. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z "George stood out from the motley crew in the camp," Loenko recalled. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z In the line of houses still painted company white, it stood out, a bright, brave statement that things weren’t the same anymore. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z But what stood out most on the old woman were her eyes. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z This morning, though, he would stand out in a crowd—unless it happened to be a crowd of clowns. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to stand out as a lost foreigner, so I took a taxi, too. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z The idea was for the saboteurs themselves to blend in, but their acts of terrorism to stand out. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z They are dressed in outfits of bright yellow, standing out against the blue tint of this place. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z It was somebody who wasn’t even pretty but who stood out ten times more than the new girl from Wilmington. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z And as they hustle around for work, they have been constantly reminded of the one thing that stands out on their resumes: the education that ended with a high school diploma. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z He was standing out front, surrounded by a phalanx of reporters. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z The contrast was obvious to everyone and stood out in every photo. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z A red vein stood out on his forehead and he began to hit the table angrily with his fists. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z The handwriting was practically illegible but words here and there stood out with unexpected clarity. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z As the king comes down the gangplank the light breaks through a last time, and his white figure and the great arch stand out a moment vivid and splendid against the storm-darkened south. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z So we stood out of her way and watched. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z If we try to backtrack and put distance between us and the crowd, we'll stand out like neon lights in a dark room, and the cops already have their eyes peeled. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Paul Blofis, my mom’s boyfriend, was standing out front, greeting future ninth graders as they came up the steps. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z But for countless generations they did not stand out from the myriad other organisms with which they shared their habitats. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Once they were standing out of Hila’s earshot with their backs turned, she scowled. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z There’s no way I can stay in the assembly with all those people, but if I stand out here, someone’s going to make me show a hall pass soon. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Their black profiles stood out in silhouette against the setting light Lancelot’s, the old ugly man’s, was the outline of a gargoyle. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The blood vessels stood out blue and strained on his white neck. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z His freckles stood out even against his tan face. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z The brownstone stood out not because of its architecture, but because of the constant hum of activity that burst out of it. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Their graying hands stand out in contrast to the black lacquered finish of the rickshaw handles. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The boy’s whole body trembled, his face pasty white, making his wet, red eyes stand out like bloody splotches on paper. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “The city had laid miles and miles of streets and sewers through regions where perhaps one solitary house stood out alone,” he wrote in Sister Carrie. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I remember it clearly, like a vivid photo that stands out from all the other, blurred ones. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z We stood out like pickles in a pea patch. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z One particular trip to Port-au-Prince stood out in her memory. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Every muscle in his hands and arms stood out, strained, his jaw tight. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z The veins in his neck stood out and his fists were hard as little rocks. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Perhaps it was also her way of encouraging Elizebeth to stand out from the crowd. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z |
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