| 单词 | step in |
| 例句 | Javelins swung wildly, like the whole group had stepped in fire ants. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z You were left to your own devices or so you thought until you were at your very wits’ end, at which time she would step in and rescue you. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z A couple of boys were leaving the bathroom, holding their noses and trying not to step in the muddy spots on the floor. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The comical little painted man looked so genial, so ready to welcome anyone, that Johnny stepped in. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I move to step in after her but she holds up her hand. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The soldiers flanking me grin at each other as the Mask takes a slow step in my direction. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Kelley stepped in front of the lieutenant and started an argument. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z But this time he not only stepped in front of her—he closed in. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z He bailed the water resting in the hull, and in his T-shirt and shorts and sneakers, he stepped in. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z As they waded in to breast their way across, men stepped in hidden pools and went down splashing, while others stumbled over stones or gashed their feet cm the hidden caltrops. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z So working out DNA’s chemical structure might be the essential step in learning how genes duplicated. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z She wants to touch the glowing lights and shiny buttons, but Mrs. Shannon steps in and distracts her with a new computer game she’s loaded on the classroom machine. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z They pulled their jackets over their heads and ran through the rain, stepping in puddles and laughing. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z At this point, Sunny had already started stepping in, forcing me to scoot over to the middle. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I couldn’t take three steps in the hall without getting a dirty look from somebody. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z I felt bad for him, but I knew Cecile had to step in. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Surely, Castor is asleep under that pile of furs, Finnick will come bounding down the steps in a minute, Boggs will tell me his plan for our escape. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z First, he ran a bunch of steps in place. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z “No, thanks....I may practice a few steps in the room.” Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Sam steps in and motions for me to follow her. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The next step in the spread of sugar came through a university that was the crossroads of all the world’s knowledge. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z He jogs up to me, stopping a few steps in front of the dead bird. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z “When something heavy makes an impression on something light—or soft. Like when you step in mud or wet cement and leave a footprint.” Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z It turned slowly on the spot and went back into the trees the way it had come, trying to step in its own tracks, still step-flick-pausing as it went. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “That would be a step in the right direction,” says Beetee. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z She wanted a child, not a man stepping in to run her life. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z They ascended the wall steps in single file, acknowledging the murmured good wishes of those on sentry duty. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Thorn stepped in front of Seven, her hands up to intone the spell, and the cuco snarled and swiped at her face, leaving three lines across her cheek. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z An older black woman sat on the marble steps in the massive courthouse hallway. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z There was the sound of horse hooves and the roll of carriage wheels and the front door opened and then closed and the house fell quiet save for Hannah’s steps in the kitchen. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z As we were leaving sirens wailed in the distance, coming toward us, and this long lanky guy stepped in front of me and said: “Y’all got any transportation?” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z With his long stride, Mr. Bender steps over them, but I step in them. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z He crouched over, all the muscles in his legs screaming at him, and he sat on the steps in front of Dawit’s market. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He opened the passenger door, holding it for me as I stepped in, shutting it softly behind me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z When the market fails to distribute some vital commodity, such as housing, to all who require it, the usual liberal-to- moderate expectation is that the government will step in and help. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The social worker rounded us up and sat us down on the steps in front of Shanon’s house. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z There’s a tap at the door and Gale steps in. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Then she was simply racing pell-mell down the steps in pursuit of the rat, with no room in her mind for anything else, certain she was gaining on it. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z The hunting club had kept the steps in decent repair, and used the jetty as a dock for their boats. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z One moment, she’s stepping in to help me when I’m panicking in the attic. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The officer stepped in front of me and blocked me from proceeding. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z We walked in silence, Augustus a half step in front of me. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I shouted, jumping to my feet and charging down the steps in front of my house. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z There, sitting on the back steps in the dark, stroking one of the Outside Cats, sat Granddaddy, smoking a cigar and staring at the sky. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z But I move aside and they step in and my mom closes the door behind them. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I open the door and Miss Fulton steps in without being invited. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z I was tired of scolding my sister and was glad Mrs. stepped in. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z The most exercise I get is the short steps in front of the house and the stairs at school. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He was so busy that he often read his scripted lines for the first time the moment he stepped in front of the microphone for the broadcast. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z I step in, sit down, and rest my back against the side the gravedigger hasn’t finished with yet. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z His voice was as wheedling as ever, but there was an open threat in his eyes as he stepped in front of Ranofer and blocked his way. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z “I was going to step in, in a minute,” the man behind them says. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z If there’s no one else working in the building or in the neighborhood, you can hear every single step in the private office. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Another possibility was that he’d dropped it when he stepped in that darn owl hole. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped in and was suddenly in a tropical climate at least twenty degrees warmer and considerably more humid than the actual outdoors. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Woody stepped in front of Wes and urged him not to retaliate. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Marcus looked at Dad and said, “Paul. Thank you for stepping in and being such a great father to Zoe when I couldn’t. I’m so grateful.” From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z This phase was just the foundation for the next step in flattening the flat world. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z Since Aristarchus, every step in our quest has moved us farther from center stage in the cosmic drama. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Kleist began to whimper but his wife stepped in quickly to negotiate. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z And the birds which spent the day in the brushland came at night to the little pools that were like steps in the mountain cleft. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z In the end, a large national association stepped in and put pressure on the school district to let him attend. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z So she says nothing and settles for storming up the steps in a fine flounce. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Pet stepped in front of her, dropping a knee to the pavement. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I step in and turn on the timer, hoping the water will turn hot. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z It doesn’t seem to be the place that is important but the steps in between. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Even Viola steps in a bit so we’re a tighter group. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I heard the front door open and steps in the living room. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The next step in my journey also turns out to be Mai's idea. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Just as he was ready to bolt, the old monk stepped in front of him, blocking his way with the walking stick. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z There was one step in particular she felt was essential in spurring her children to be engaged at home and in school. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Whenever the calls are left to the referees, it is our personal coach who steps in to persuade the refs to call a point one way or the other. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Perhaps this was the first step in the undoing of her plans, but she was already walking back, retracing her steps, in the direction of Clapham High Street. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I’m pacing back and forth on the steps in front of my building. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Perhaps some key steps in the development of the genetic code, or the Cambrian explosion, or bipedal stature among our ancestors were initiated by cosmic rays. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I reached the lodge at Gateshead about five o’clock in the afternoon of the first of May: I stepped in there before going up to the hall. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z When she stepped in the room, her scent floated out to me, dark and spicy like the snuff she packed inside her cheek. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t want to be climbing steps in the dark, so I’m going to settle in downstairs with my book. You two have fun, and don’t get too close to the edge, you hear?” Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Darin steps in front of me and glances at the fence, as if gauging the time it will take to reach it. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Iron streetlamps line the sidewalks, and I see Uncle Carlos from a few houses down, sitting on his front steps in the dark. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Then I made myself turn away from the wall, and I made my legs move again, one step in front of the other, to the end of the street. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Fearfully he took a few uncertain steps in the dark, and then all at once there came a flash of red that leaped upward, and smote the high black roof. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The doors opened to an empty elevator, and both of them stepped in. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z For hours one of us hauled while the other guided, mincing along like a cat on eggshells, sounding every step in advance with the stick. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Jam gave Pet a suspicious look, then followed her friend, stepping in front of him. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Ms. Fleming steps in front of her podium. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z The heavy wooden door opened easily and we stepped in. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Has he simply set general rules in place, or does he step in on each and every occasion to ensure the rule is applied? The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Only a few steps in and I could disappear. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “And you just stepped in there right at the last minute?” said Dad. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Hsu stepped in and said, “I would like to give particular priority to those who initiated the cell lines, whom Dr. Gartler has attacked. If there is any defense, we would like to hear it.” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z How she’d said the way to make something right again was to take a small step in the right direction. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Ice is a half-step behind him at the foul line but two steps in and he’s dead on the dude. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z This guy everybody called Boo dribbled down the court and tried to dump it into their big man, but Rondell stepped in front of the guy and picked it off. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z They sat on the steps in front of the store. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z We sat on the broad steps in front of the entrance. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “You left work quick today,” Lubek says, stepping in out of the rain. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z His father hurriedly took off his hat and stepped in front of his son. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He was the fountains of Isfahan, the steps in the stone, cut by the hand of Farhad. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z He motioned for Turner to step in, then used an oar to shove the dory back into the New Meadows, flat against the waves but steady enough. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z And without remembering the steps in between or the light in the woods or the sound of the river, Naomi found herself at the back steps of Henry’s house. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “Hello, hello,” he would say, stepping in, running both hands through his disordered hair. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z It was just about then that Kalo had accidentally stepped in an owl burrow and twisted his ankle. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z There was another, lighter step in the passage. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z They stepped in unison across the platform and lowered the man down onto a bench. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z She pointed into the woods and took a few steps in that direction. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z They walked together down the steps in Mr. Frost’s high narrow house, to the little entrance hall at the bottom of the stairs. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Next to it, the winged snake had legs and breathed fire, and the next step in dragon development had three heads. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He stood directly in front of Naheed and her mother and sister, until her father stepped in front of his family. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z No telling what I could of run into in those days without someone like him stepping in to help. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The moment they stepped in, Nathan noticed that there was air-conditioning! Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z She tried to step in front of me, but the hound was too fast. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The desperate debate lasted late into the night before Emperor Hirohito stepped in. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z His mom stepped in front of him, and when she got a look at his outfit, she raised her eyebrows. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z "When I climbed off my horse, I stepped in a hole and went in up to my knees." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I would always hear his tired steps in the hallway as he came in the door. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Starting around 1150, the six Champagne fairs became the one place where Europeans could buy and sell products from the surrounding world—a first step in connecting them to the riches and tastes beyond. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z She held the curtain as I stepped in, then she let it drop and all was dark. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z If something went wrong, there would be no teacher to stop the drill, no referee to step in and call a time-out. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I am several steps in front of him before I realize that the Colonel has fallen down. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Jam watched as it stepped in and pulled her with a feathered arm, placing her body against its streaked fur. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Annabeth stepped in and reminded everybody what the Fleece could do. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z As I’m getting done, a squat black nurse with a kind wide smile and tightly braided hair steps in. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z But if you take a few steps in any direction, until you reach the edge of the stationary platform, then the relative position of the horses will appear to change all the time. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z He moved down the hill, careful not to knock loose any rocks or step in the dry tumbleweeds. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The foam rolls back and I step in. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z I thought you might step in arid lend us a hand. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z His feet were blistered; his muscles, sore; he could barely breathe, he might never run another step in his life. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Or stepped in a mud pot, boiling off most of their skin. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Then with a further effort Serafina herself stepped in among them. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The creature was a party of boys, marching approximately in step in two parallel lines and dressed in strangely eccentric clothing. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z It takes a little doing, but it opens, and she steps in first with the lantern. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Finally the door opened farther, very slowly, and the young priest Brother Louis stepped in. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I ran after him and followed him down the goat path, trying to step in his footsteps where he broke the snow. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “We pay big taxes to fund organizations like FEMA. It’s about time they stepped in and did something.” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He says he already has a lawyer trying to work out the next step in getting custody of Shoji. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I took two steps in, but my legs refused to take me any farther. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Ernest stepped in at once, advising Neylan that his own investigation of the charges against Calvin had “strengthened and reaffirmed” his confidence in the chemist’s loyalty. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Chapter 2 described the first step in some detail, including the legal rules that grant police the discretion and authority to stop, interrogate, and search anyone, anywhere, provided they get “consent” from the targeted individual. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z There seemed to be plenty of unemployed nonunion carpenters willing to step in for the absent strikers. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I tripped up the two steps in a daze, my heart beating so hard I could feel it in my ears. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z We have gone through all of these steps in Birmingham. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He hopped a few steps in the air, skipped back to where he started, and then began again. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z His wife stepped in from the kitchen, greasing a muffin tin. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Is he the young man who stepped in?” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “Don’t judge me,” said the woman, stepping in front of the buggy. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “No, sir. Well, apart from old Mr. Carson stepping in the hole we had to dig to get it out. He was wandering around in the dark for some reason and sprained his ankle.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Others step in front of Saleem, and in the flurry of yells and moving bodies and rising dust, someone shoves him to the ground. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z The first step in mastering usage is to understand why the myth is wrong. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z First steps in music for preschool and beyond : The curriculum. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z He descended the tower steps in a red rage. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Panicking, Hall clumsily swept the papers into his desk drawer as Koontz stepped in. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I step in the room and close the door behind me. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z The glue sniffer at camp tangles with them, and Enrique steps in. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He closed his eyes, stepped in front of the mirror, and opened them again. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z And across the field, stepping in the furrows, marched a shadowy figure. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The day before, Charles Guiteau had taken the first step in his plan. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “Can you understand me?” the boy asked, stepping in my way. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z As I got halfway across, a teenage boy stepped in front of my path. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I stepped in front of the mirror to check myself out. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z That sent him back a step and a white cowboy stepped in between us. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Thorn opened the door at the same time as Seven, and they both stepped in the room. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He started down, cutting steps in the ice with the ax. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z “No one goes a step in any direction without her say-so. A few days ago she gave a speech about uniting against our oppressors, the people outside.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z The Scythe opened the door and let Citra step in first. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “I hope you guys are ready for some burgers,” Uncle Phil says as he steps in front of the grill. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Time for the most audacious step in his scheme. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Axel steps in Byrd’s puddle, then on the soggy rug that was once dry. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z They took a few steps in, beams of light darting across the vast entrance space, and then just like that, the over-heads flickered back to life. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z The step in question proved to be as solid and unmoving as its counterparts. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He helped the woman from the chair, led her to the tub, removed her robe, and steadied her with his hand on her arm as she stepped in and lowered herself. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z He listened to her steps in the bedroom. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z He just frowned and said, “Uh-oh.”Then he stepped in the fountain and broke the concrete bowl in half. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z “The only problem is”—Keith steps in now—“it wasn’t your father who sent us.” I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Just when I thought I couldn’t take another step, my load lightened—another prisoner stepped in to take the boy’s other arm! Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z At this point the Inquisition stepped in, determined to get their man, and issued the crucial second warning which made the reference to teaching. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z And apparently every single person who steps in and out of my life. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z She turned back and caught a glimpse of the towering creature taking a slow, ungainly step in her direction. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z But his motions went back to running a race, a million steps in place. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z When I stepped in, the hollow roar of water beating against the wall of a metal shower filled the room, along with an odor of cold sweat and soap. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The soldier stepped in front of him and spoke gravely. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z The barbershop was full of laughing and talking when we stepped in. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z The next natural step in the minds of many in the Soviet Union was to put the first woman in space. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z My father came down the steps in a few minutes and angrily slammed into the car. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Negra’s explanation was simple: “She was always jealous of his hair. Popcorn had the best hair in the neighborhood and that girl was shallow. So shallow, I’ve stepped in deeper puddles.” Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Just like the United States, Russia is also looking at its next step in space exploration. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z As soon as she steps in, who steps out but Sarah-Jane Friedman. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I was almost to the exit when she stepped in front of me, blocking my path. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Of course, the more Izzy pushed, the more anger stepped in to shield her mother’s old anxiety, like a shell covering a snail. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z As Meir emerged from the tree line, Frankie stepped in front of me, raising his arm to block Meir from getting close. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Mama stepped in and picked up my dirty pants from the floor. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I stripped off my dirty travel wrap and stepped in. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z When she took a few steps in it she trod on the hem. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z She was holding him upside down, hoping the pebbles would fall out of his mouth, when Loudwing stepped in. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Perhaps aids is the first step in a natural process of clearance. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Maya tried to step around her, but Claire stepped in time with her, blocking her path. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z So it was that Sticky stepped in front of Reynie and said, “May I go first, Mr. Curtain? I’ve been looking forward to this ever since my last session.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z It didn’t take sharp eyes to see Sister Mukumbu was annoyed with her helper and as usual, stepped in to put an end to it. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I waved at the boy before Barb stepped in between us, colorful scrubs putting up a wall between the two of us. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “And then I stepped in the badger hole,” I added. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z She probably looked crazy to the neighbors, she thought, sitting out there on the steps in the dark, but for once she did not care. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Each girl had received a DVD of the dance steps in her prep packet, but they’d never had a chance to rehearse it as a unit. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “Doctor Foster went to Gloucester In a shower of rain; He stepped in a puddle Right up to his middle, And never went there again.” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She could have stepped in front of a truck, drowned in a puddle, been seized by a mercenary with foulness on his mind. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z We stepped in and Jeremiah nodded at us. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z After a moment we turn away and begin the long walk back, matching our steps in the approved way, so that we seem to be in unison. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z “You guys won first place. Congratulations. You’ve got a thousand dollars to put toward the development of your app. It’s a step in the right direction.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “He was only willing to step in slow ... no big names and no big plans.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Now fix the next step in your mind. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Its windows and doors were also metal, and, as we stepped in, I touched the wall and burned my fingers. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z And since the progress of science has by no means come to a halt, some of you may yet be involved in the next step in the story. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z The hunters had to pass my father to reach the boat, and when the first one approached him, he stepped in his path. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z “Excuse me,” said Summer, stepping in front of them. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z And there was the mysterious shadowy figure that loomed from nowhere, accidentally frightening Finn into stepping in one of Uncle Louvers traps. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z It opened silently, and as she stepped in, she felt Pet’s presence accumulate, the loudness of it growling through the floorboards and into the soles of her feet. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z At the sound of the drumming and singing, these dancers stepped in a counterclockwise circle to commemorate the rotation of the earth, their feet pounding the soft earth, their bells jangling. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z It’s small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you’d think they were holding their breath. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z A baker's helper stepped in front of her, holding a wooden tray. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “If you are unable to manage it properly yourself, I will step in. This has gone on too long already, but I shall give you some time.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Before the moment ignites, I step in between the two of them. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “Please,” La Llorona pleaded, standing up and stepping in front of me. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z It was strange, but in that moment I realized that if I said the right things I could get him to step in and do something. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The occupants of the bedroom change constantly, with clergymen, government officials, and other people stepping in for a moment to pay their respects. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z I take one futile step in her direction when I hear the cannon blast, know her heart has stopped, that she is dead. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “This way,” Cas said, pushing away from the lockers with her good arm and taking a step in the direction that led to the front of the school and the biggest of their roadblocks. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z At a certain point, in order to try to save the garage, my mother quit her job at ICl and stepped in to help him run the workshop. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z One man stepped in front of them, but his captor gripped the hilt of his longsword and drew it just far enough to show a foot of naked steel. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Let the dangle and the writhe see what it is missing; let the pain sing to the dirt where he stepped in the place where he used to be and might be still. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Frank stepped in front of the monsters, hoping to keep their attention. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Because of the piles of newspaper it was impossible to take more than two steps in any direction. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z This didn't strike me as unusual, as the creators of these rides seemed to have taken the extra step in making their attractions just that much more hideous than they needed to be. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Kahn steps in and answers for her, sternly, and the helper then informs people that the buffet is open. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He heard mass standing, as he always did, and at the end he stepped in front of Remedios the Beauty and offered her the solitary rose. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z The bronze angels stepped in front of us and folded their wings like shields. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z When I stepped in to help him, he was dressed only in a pair of wrinkled khaki pants. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It was irritating to have Carter step in that way, as if he was coming to Archie’s rescue. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a two-hour-and-twenty-three-minute court hearing, on its face just one more procedural step in more than two years of dug-in fighting. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Sister Ignatia lunged at the madwoman, who took several windup steps in place before speeding away in a flash. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I stepped in and said that this government was too strong and too ruthless to be brought down in such a manner. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z A man stepped in front of him, a vicious grin crossing his face. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z At first, when she pushed open the door and stepped in, she saw nothing at all. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “Lots of people do understand the Arabic. Some who memorize the Qur’an may not, but maybe for them it’s a first step in their study.” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “Yeah, right,” Chuck whispered, staring at the wooden steps in a daze. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Mr. Griswold turned to go through the fare gate, but the tall one stepped in front of him and blocked his way. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z There were a few others, freelancers who’d step in when we needed them. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z No matter how sad I am, every time I step in front of the door and it opens by itself, I feel a rush of excitement like I’m back at Wimpy’s. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Instantly, Stella steps in front of Ruby to shield her. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z When I stepped in the aisle, I was blocked from other people standing in front of where my seat was. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I step in front of her before she runs off. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z In that moment, Tom Weylin opened the door and stepped in. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Over time, Barack and I would take steps in this direction, hanging more abstract art and works by African American artists on the walls, for example, and mixing contemporary furniture in with the antiques. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The elevator doors pinged open, and the group of obnoxious guys stepped in. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Dorothy’s father, a lanky, nearly bald man, stepped in from the kitchen and listlessly shook my hand. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z This siege was a more intimate affair, the latest step in a dance that went back many centuries. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z We climb the steps in Piper’s house and file into the warden’s library. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z His Table, his idea of Chivalry, his Holy Grail, his devotion to Justice: these had been progressive steps in the effort for which he had been bred. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Before he could do anything, Bits stepped in front. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Shackleton chopped steps in the ice and they inched their way down. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Then once again, after all the white people were served and we’d finally gotten to our turn, suddenly the butcher called for a woman named Mrs. Wishart to step in front of us. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The first step in the examination process would be to pry the thigh-high cavalry boot off Booth’s left leg. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Frankie shouted, stepping in front of me with his arms raised. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Jule stepped in and opened a perfume bottle, put some on, and rubbed her wrists together. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He ducked his head and stepped in and felt about. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z The steps in the gravel sounded heavy and ponderous, like those of a large man. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Mama stepped in and took the stick away from him. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z The Runner stopped three steps in, then bent over and put his hands on his knees, gasping for breath. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He steps in front of me and holds the door leading outside open for me. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z We walk the last few steps in silence. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Didi was young, and so pretty that the people of Bone Gap assumed that, after a time, a new man would step in, and that it would be good for everyone. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Similarly, neumes were there to give some indication of whether the note of the melody went up or down on any given word, and they were certainly a step in the right direction. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z “Policeman,” said the younger boy, and stepped in beside his brother. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Sticking to a consistent vantage point is the first step in getting the tenses in a complex story to come out right, but there’s more to it than that. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “So the next step in the process is to put down only what you actually had to do in your event, and then compare it to the shoulds and woulds you assigned yourself.” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z The gun clattered to the ground, and I heard Liam take two running steps in my direction, but somehow I was faster. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z When we finally stepped in from the heat, the air- conditioning hit my face like a splash of ice water. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The block is empty, so I inch over to make room on the metal steps in front of my trailer. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z His request of Bobby was couched in cordial, nonpleading terms, but Bobby heartlessly never answered him, and Lombardy stepped in to do the job. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He’d said that when it was time to take care of the funeral arrangements and the repast three years ago, Ma Charles had to step in and handle everything because Miss Trotter wasn’t able. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z After my dad died and before I moved in with Nan, he’d tried to step in. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z I would like to see a fight, but Reverend Hunt steps in. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z As a first step in this process, in March 1611 Galileo set off on a visit to Rome, as the official scientific ambassador of the Tuscan state. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z “If Lawrence needs more money and is unable to get it from the government under the conditions which will give him complete freedom of action, I would be in favor of our stepping in.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Three soldiers stepped in front of him and raised their muskets. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She sat on the steps in front of the house, and Zvezda plopped down next to her. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I would not be so naive as to consider his proposal to be freedom, but I knew that it was a step in that direction. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Chris stood on the step in front of me and shook his head like he was disappointed. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z When we got down there where everybody was she put me over her shoulder and stepped in the boat sideways with somebody’s hands holding me up and the boat was wobbly. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z In a band, where everyone is closely related to everyone else, people related simultaneously to both quarreling parties step in to mediate quarrels. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Restlessly, she wandered over to the steps in front of the memorial and sat down. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z They formed a circle, swayIng their hips and flipping their wrists and taking tiny steps in intricate patterns on the floor. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She takes a couple of steps in, and stops to look at my wall of pictures. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z I opened the door to the smoky study and stepped in. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He was relieved that Johnny had stepped in and settled matters. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Mertz had an elderly receptionist and when we opened the door and stepped in she stopped typing, raised her eyeglasses, and asked if she could be of help. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Her father was standing on the top step in front of the open door. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z Rathbone rose from his seat and stepped in the direction of the president. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The elevator doors opened and I stepped in, my mom right behind me. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z “Did somebody step in that bat guano in the other room?” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Then that same cow took and stepped in her mouth when she was a baby and left it wide and flat with her chin and nose almost meeting. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Cersei tried to keep her head up, only to step in something slick and wet that made her slip. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Harry stepped in, his head almost touching the sloping ceiling, and blinked. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I did another check when I stepped in through the front door, but the house looked like it always did, cramped and barren at the same time. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z If I stepped in it, I could take flight, but I can’t stop running and that door slams closed too. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z “I don’t want you here,” Mr. Nguyen said, stepping in front of his wife. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Another goat stepped in front of him and bleated, ready to be milked. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I take a hesitant step in her direction like I’m approaching a tiger. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z As Father answered, the shorter man examined us, stepping in front of each of us one by one. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z As we turn to continue our walk back to Block 2, the Director’s very large presence steps in front of us, blotting out the sun. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I’d barely walked through the door before I stepped in a puddle of water. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z She steps in front of me and grabs my shoulders. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z She hesitated—Mama and Babulya would have told her not to interfere, and to wait for someone else to step in. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z If she needs help, I expect all of you to step in and assist her.” The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z At home it was easier, because I was letting gravity drag me down the hill, but I’d still only ever walked four or five steps in a row before. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z I stepped in and closed the door behind me. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z He unlocked the door, and I stepped in, looking for my dogs. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The Reserve is just what I need, especially since a step out of this room is a step in the right direction. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She didn’t look in his direction as she stepped in and rode away. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He’s the one who told me the angel comes to the seventh step in the first place and you’d think he’d know why I’m sitting there. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Kainene was not sitting on the steps in front of the Point of No Return, as she sometimes did. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Wasn't he the one who had stepped in front of her? March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Then he caught himself, whispered, “That’s the way I saw you just as I stepped in the hole.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Once, when I was back from college over spring break, I heard steps in the night on the back stairwell, up and then down. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z This was the first step in withdrawing Oppenheimer’s security clearance. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I overheard the cop and the other guy going back and forth with nothing getting across, so I stepped in and translated for them and sorted everything out. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Three hours later, scratched, blistered, thirsty, I stepped in said badger hole in the gathering twilight and almost snapped my ankle in two. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Unfortunately, the representatives of the Inquisition, witnesses and all, were present in the same room, ready to step in if Galileo showed any trace of reluctance to go along with what Bellarmine had to say. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z We listen to their steps in the corridor before they’re drowned by the sound of the rain outside, still coming down hard. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Close that thing back,” Mister Golden hollers as soon as I’ve opened the door and stepped in. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z A smallpox epidemic in 1713 was the biggest single step in the destruction of South Africa’s native San people by European settlers. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z When they called time-out and he started toward the bench I stepped in front of him. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z Presently Penelope from her chamber stepped in her thoughtful beauty. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Already in my safety harness, I step in front of her. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z He hit the door and stepped in, and his jaw dropped. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn't answer, just smiled awkwardly and headed down the steps in front of her. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z In a moment, he had opened the window and stepped in, the two dogs jumping at him. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Luckily for Crazy Kelvin, there were enough policemen to step in and get him out of the park It’s funny about Crazy Kelvin. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Nike stepped in to provide equipment and uniforms. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z But he was going to watch his step in this business. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z When it screeches to a stop, we walk up the 3 steps in a quiet, orderly fashion. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Behind her, the children gathered, watching each ritualistic step in the installation of the shrine. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Anthony stepped in front of her and ruled her out of order. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Lawrence further assured Groves that, if Oppenheimer failed in his task, he would step in himself. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Getting one’s name on a research report was a necessary first step in the career of an engineer. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Sometimes, from the kitchen, he would see José Arcadio strolling through the house, smothered by his anxious breathing, and he continued hearing his steps in the ruined bedrooms after midnight. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Some Authority guys step in and out of a gray modular building attached to the Hub. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z She did a little step in front of him and he smiled. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z If you accidentally stepped in a pile of chicken droppings while collecting eggs one morning, what would you do? Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z When he saw us Tom jumped up and took half a dozen steps in our direction. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z This is the first step in the scientific process! The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z We took a couple of steps in silence, then Lori said, “Ding-dong, the witch is dead.” The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She squeezes into the lift and Werner steps in behind her. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z When I stepped in front of the prisoner who was to shave me, he just laughed and motioned me on. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Jake steps in, using the same lie I gave him; he speaks faster than usual, his consonants not as crisp. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Sometimes he’d step in if a bunch of guys were pounding a small kid; he hated seeing that. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z It turned out his aunt was a widow woman with ten children, living in a nasty, rundown old cabin on a turkey farm where you couldn’t get to the privy without stepping in turkey mess. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He focused on some steps in the far corner, leading down. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z There were only about a dozen steps in all, and he took two more, stopping in the middle. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Soon as we step in the church foyer, one a the Brown brothers slip behind us and he lock the door. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z For this boycott to work, the parents and the community would have to step in and take the place of the schools. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Luckily for Crazy Kelvin, there were enough policemen to step in and get him out of the park It’s funny about Crazy Kelvin. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z It wasn’t the way Dorothy would have wanted to take the next step in her career, but Blanche’s tragedy pushed her up the ladder nonetheless. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z I step in, press 6, and face the door. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z His mother reaches forward and tries to console him, but the bailiffs step in between them. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Jamie's hand presses against my lower back, and he steps in front of me so I don't have to face the crowd in the background. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z A lance corporal with a pistol on his belt and a swastika band on his left arm steps in from the rain. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z It never quite rivalled those institutions, but this was still a significant step in the spread of learning in England. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z They might have stepped in and saved him coming out with it, but they didn’t, so he put it bluntly. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z On my first day of field work, after only a few steps in the muddy water, my ankles and toes start to itch. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Impulsively I stepped in front of the line, within two steps of a German guard. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Don’t ask me where she found the strength, but she stepped in closer for leverage, their blades crossed, and for a moment she stood face-to-face with the Titan lord, holding him at a standstill. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z “Rahajamati. His article attacks Tanida’s theory of enzyme fusion—the concept of changing the chemical structure of the enzyme blocking the step in the metabolic pathway.” Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I sat on the steps in his yard reading my book. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z I was banished from the living room when they came, but listened all the same, sitting on the steps in the darkened foyer. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z As the first step in examining this logic, let us examine the origins of the peoples themselves. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z She stepped in front of me and put her free arm around me, still holding my hand, like we were about to waltz, but in a lazy way. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z They redesigned the spacecraft, fixing flaws that had been exposed by the disaster and redoubling their focus on every possible detail of the next nine missions, each a step in the stairway to the Moon. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z So cool I stepped in front of her. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He threw his pack over his shoulder, put the sleepy Gwin on his chain, and sat on the steps in front of the war memorial. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The theory held that Emeline had stepped in the acid, then placed her feet against the door, thus literally etching the print into the enamel. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I stayed five steps in front of him as we made our way back around the rest stop, past the water fountains, through the silver benches and tables under the overhang. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z A human stepped in and clicked on a beam of light. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Teluman helping me is the first step in a plan that depends almost entirely on other people doing what I ask of them. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Can I step in? Got a proposition for you.” Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z At the top of the steps in the hall there was a huge bookcase, six shelves tall. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Every step in the decade-long process of designing and building the city predestined to carry his name was supervised by Washington. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z That check was as tall as I was, and when they brought it over, Aimee stepped in and took it. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I had now taken the essential step in the life of every Xhosa man. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Stamitz’s music is at best agreeable, but he does demonstrate an important first step in the process of creating proportion from basic melodies. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z I stepped in front of him and reached for my buckets, but he took my hands in his. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Although a reasonable first step in many cases, scaling quantities up or down proportionally is often invalid, as more mundane examples also demonstrate. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z My solitude would give me an opportunity to take the first steps in that direction, without the kind of scrutiny that might destroy such efforts. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z We’re all going to die like this, June, if someone doesn’t step in. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Mr. Spier is just about to step in it by demanding a couples’ shot of Nick and Abby—but Simon heads it off at the pass, and then the limo pulls up. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “I come bearing clothes,” says Marlene, stepping in front of our bunk. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z A tall man stepped in and looked around nervously. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z That was why, when she asked us, not unkindly, what it was we wanted, I stepped in quickly. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Everything was in place for us to take the next big step in rocket design. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The short man took a few steps in my direction, then stopped. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They were almost out—when Mr. Pepperhorn stepped in their path. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I had no idea what fuchsia was, but it sounded like some- thing you wouldn’t want to step in. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Before she steps in, she calls her boss. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Suddenly Ma shoved me to the side so Daddy and his girl could step in. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I lift one leg over the lip of the pod to step in. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Cook had said this as she completed all those steps in what seemed to Ophie like no time at all. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z As she moved to leave, Stephen stepped in front of her. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z A blast of warmth and light embraces me the moment I step in. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I took a deep breath, then stepped in front of the pedestal. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He bent over, gripped the rim of the boat with one hand, turned backward, and stepped in. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z However, as if to give a rough answer to this question, the manager now took a few determined steps in the next room, with a squeak of his polished boots. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z He wanted to step in and help Hazel, but he was a ghost. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “That’s a huge step in your relationship with Grace and Maya. The last time we talked about them, you said you would never tell them about it.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z A few years later, when Robbie won his scholarship to the local grammar, Jack Tallis took the first step in an enduring patronage by paying for the uniform and textbooks. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He opened the window, and before Nipper could step in he reached out and grabbed him in both hands and pulled him in. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Nina appeared on the step in a bathrobe. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Then his attorney stepped in front of the camera and addressed the reporters. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The wife there doesn’t have a note in her head an’ no step in her foot. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z He stepped in front of me, one eyebrow raised, and read my T-shirt. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I wait until the last few kids trickle out, then I step in. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Harry unlocked his door and stepped in front of the cracked mirror. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Even though he thought she was recoiling from him, he took another couple of steps in her direction. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z As we wait our turn at the register, a white woman steps in front of us. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z They opened the airlock door and stepped in together. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The tall soldier, moving silently, took several steps in Jonathan’s direction. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z There is no stepping in the same river twice. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z When I stepped in front of the express elevator door, I held my breath as the system scanned my maintenance-tech ID badge. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z They were well-intentioned, community-minded women, often single mothers or grandmothers, the type who inevitably stepped in to help when no one else would volunteer. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I take a few steps in a row, and when that works out all right I cross the floor to the trunk. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He walked quickly down the unpaved sidewalks, his eyes on the ground to avoid stepping in puddles. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The morning was spent wandering across the steep hillside with our heads down, my gaze locked on a point about six steps in front of me. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z I forced myself to flirt with him and stepped in close. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z First steps in classical music: Keeping the beat. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z The first step in becoming comfortable with cadences is to start identifying them in music that is very familiar to you. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z For them, shouting “Ma-da-me-yi” was one rote step in a memorized chain of steps, not a courtesy to be used or dropped the way “yes, ma’am” and “thank you” are for us. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Somewhere in the race he stepped in a dip in the ground, nearly fell face-first to the track, and emerged with a cut hoof. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Dodging flying missiles, floating dangers, avoiding stepping in holes and warmed on the wind now at their backs until they gained comparatively dry land. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Lord Asriel stood back to let it open, and then stepped in again, showing his open, weaponless hands, turning his head a little to let the moonlight fall clearly on his face. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z When Mr. Frederick Douglass is speechifying he says that the second hardest step in making yourself free is the first one that you take. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z As the applause peaked, the principal actor stepped in front of the curtain. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Sam, clinging to Frodo’s arm, collapsed on a step in the black darkness. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Once, on a winter field trip to the Oklahoma state capital, I stepped in an icy puddle. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Jam shot up to her feet and stepped in between them, waving her arms. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “Every addition is a step in the right direction.” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Even after walking a few steps in every direction, I couldn’t get it back. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Finally Cinna stepped in and offered to help me develop my passion for designing clothes, which really required development since it was nonexistent. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He went through the basement, pausing to look at the roaring furnace, and then went to the kitchen door and stepped in softly. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He was conscientious about arriving promptly, and he took care with his work, doing things right the first time and stepping in to fix mistakes made by other interns. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I’d wince and watch, tempted to step in, but always stopping short, always held back by something. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z They took it as a real step in intellectual maturity. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z She stepped in front of me and Astelle and told Lance to “turn the camera off,” each word crisp and clear. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She learned that his teammates would sometimes slack off, knowing that Kanue would step in to make up for their lack of effort. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z William Clark visited the island of Antigua in the 1830s and painted the steps in making sugar. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z Sometimes I’m sure there’s a light there and if everyone’s asleep I sit on the step in case the angel might be bringing another baby or just coming for a visit. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z I turn to glare at her but Agent Magnus steps in front of me. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z As he walked by the crowd someone stepped in front of him and asked him “What did you say?” The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z I was now starting to panic and wondered if anyone would step in to help us. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “If it looks like one of you two are in real danger, I won’t hesitate to step in.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Once again the congregation of Union Baptist Church stepped in to help. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z He reasoned that the resulting chaos in TB control would reach catastrophic levels, and finally private foundations would have to step in and deal with the prisons. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z It did seem rehearsed, like Tobias had gone over the steps in his mind, recited the words in front of a mirror. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I brought the elevator up myself, put Catherine’s bag in it, she stepped in and we went down. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z Roger Horchow, likewise, faxed all his friends about the restaurant his daughter took him to, performing the first step in creating a word-of-mouth epidemic. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The "report" mentioned in this decrypted message described a crucial step in building an atomic bomb. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z But right now my only job is to make sure this absurd scene doesn’t turn into some ridiculous faux girl-gang turf war, so I pull Violet away and step in front of her. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Then she flies past the rows of gangly bird of paradise, past the pawpaw tree with ripening fruit, and loses a sandal taking the three front steps in an inelegant leap. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Before the manor hall, he leaned his lance against a great porch pillar and stepped in across the door stone. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I just took her porch steps in one leap and was off, not stopping till I ended up with skinned knees and elbows in the alley beside the post office. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z The tallest one, his cloud of frizzy brown hair hovering around a pencil-thin neck, stepped in front of the others—the ginger kid who had spoken before, and two big-shouldered blonds that looked like brothers. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Nico says “we,” but he’s the one doing everything while I’m writing down the steps in my notebook. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z When the door opens, she steps in, looking back at me angrily. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z “I know you must be in there, Doc. You shoulda just stepped in that trap—then I wouldn’t be out here now.” Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z A chill hits me soon as I step in the house. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z After I packed my knapsack, Blanca stepped in front of me. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z As soon as we stepped in, he loped up to the bars of his cage and set off a full-throated snarl, ears flat against his skull and round eyes fixed on Babu. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I stand on the higher step in the atrium and he stands on the lower one, so we’re on the same plane. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z As soon as Vonetta and Fern got up and left the room, she stepped in closer to me. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I watched him closely, but he’d barely even skimmed the thing when the door behind him swung open and a tough, skinny old bag in a Red Carpet uniform stepped in beside him. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The moment the market doors parted for them and the three of them stepped in, the dread around them was enough to raise gooseflesh on Citra’s arms. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z But Laury steps in front of me and puts both hands on my shoulders. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z The slamming door had gone blam! and now we were all watching Big Rose’s wide shoulders as she stepped in backward to the community center’s study room. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z The door opens before he can get to it and Oslo Fouke steps in, smiling, in a white button-down shirt and black necktie. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z They had a suspicion that he had waited outside the door, peering in at them for at least three hours before he stepped in, beckoned, and led them to his small office. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z He unwrapped his arms from his body and started stepping in a little deeper. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Aibileen is still on her front steps in her white uniform. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z There is a further step in this argument. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The instant I step in the room, I know she’s here. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He pushed me out of the way, and he might have gotten to Quentin if Roy Lee hadn’t stepped in front. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z It’s so tempting, I actually take a few steps in that direction, but Tom blocks my path. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Every step in the dark night brought her closer to Wash. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Now don’t step in the water, he told himself. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z An important step in the plan was happening. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z When Valentine’s addresses took a stern tone, his practical disposition overcoming his generosity, Gloria stepped in to smooth matters. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z A woman stepped in front of them, just feet from the door that would lead them to freedom. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z A German officer stepped in accompanied by a Hungarian lieutenant, acting as his interpreter. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z A few steps in, I remember I’m supposed to look like I’m cowering, so I slow my pace and hug the wall, keeping my head down. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Then there are others where fable, myth, preconception, love, longing, or prejudice step in and so distort a cool, clear appraisal that a kind of high-colored magical confusion takes permanent hold. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Griswold turned to go through the fare gate, but the tall one stepped in front of him and blocked his way. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He had stepped in to help us with errands since we opened. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Piper stepped in calmly and stabbed him in the gut. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z But the bully stepped in front of him, holding a hand up. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I walked to the car, pausing shyly before opening the door and stepping in. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He took a step in and held out an envelope. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Firing—the final step in the process that determined the color of the celadon—was handled well by no man. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z She stepped in front of the booth and raised one of her hands slighdy. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z She took tiny steps in the dirt in front of her house, sometimes making a slow twirl, sometimes smiling to herself. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “No,” Cardan says, stepping in front of me, his voice ringing and a little unsteady. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The deweys came and stepped in the tomatoes, their eyes raked with wonder. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Once that was done, I made to get on, but Ayanna stepped in my way. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z They looked at him as if he’d stepped in something they didn’t want to be around. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “I thought it might be easier if you doubted him. And I gave you a year to find a way for the circus to continue without you. You have not. I am stepping in.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Sometimes, other coloreds would step in and warn a traveler. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z You just take one baby step in any direction and you’re already there. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Someone had painted a heart next to the name at the top, and there was a bunch of dried flowers on the stone steps in front of the memorial. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The next step in the plan was to homeschool me, which just means go to school at home, and Aurelia was supposed to be my teacher, all along. Sunny 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z “Look,” I said, stepping in front of Jack and holding my hands up in the air like a traffic cop. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z A girl steps in front of me as I fidget with one of the suitcases. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Maya started to reach for it, but Lauren stepped in front of her, blocking Maya with her back. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z As he did so, he said, “May you never step in a snake's nest.” A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The New York Daily Mirror was demanding that racing officials step in and investigate the horse’s condition and either call off the race or assure the alarmed public that Seabiscuit was in good shape. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The first step in the “digestion” of corn is to split the kernel into its different parts: • The yellow skin. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z She grabbed my hand and headed for the door right as one of the boys stepped in our path. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The edges of Nyame’s fists began to glow white-hot, and before things got any worse, I had to step in again. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z A little before dawn he heard steps in the hallway. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z There’s just one small step in front of the door, and then you’re inside. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Before stepping in, she yells, “Grandma, it’s me, Sam. I’m home. I have a friend with me.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Now I have to wait on the steps in the cold until they arrive. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z However, leaving the sarcastic, mocking side of myself behind turned out to be a bad idea, because nothing really stepped in to fill the gap. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Some guy with a gym bag steps in front of the man and tells him to keep it moving, that it’s done and over. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z If I don't step in Tariq's way, Jack Franklin never gets out of the car. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Mr. Xxx stepped in and was gone for a long time. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I wasn’t sure how far Emma would take this, but I had to step in before the birds went up in flames or were sent tumbling over the rail. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z The caterer canceled at the last minute, so Abuela stepped in and cooked dozens of dishes. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Brandon came in after me, bumped me, and then, seeing that I ignored him, decided to step in front of me. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Frankie stepped in the middle of the road, waving his arms wildly. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “I waited for someone else to jump in instead. I was a little anxious to step in myself.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z When he stepped in my room I saw immediately that he was drunk. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Mom,” I say, stepping in front of her. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Aaron, who started this whole mess, finally decided to step in and fix it. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z But before I could step in and say any of that, Hannah said, “Sometimes the friendships we make when we’re little can be hard to see honestly.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z With so much at stake, they had to step in. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He swung the glass door wide and stepped in. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I have taken each step in its turn. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z But by this time they were walking up the narrow straight stairway, and this Wang Lung did with difficulty, for it was the first time he had ever climbed steps in a house. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z I stepped in—a stunned and feral stranger—and now I'm someone she knows, and I need to stay that way. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He turned toward the opening, ran forward, took the steps in one spring, and when he reached the outer portal, bounded through it. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I went over the appeals process with them and talked about the next steps in the case. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Track officials viewed any effort to create funds for injured riders as unionizing, and they were ready to ban any jockey who took steps in that direction. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z No sooner had he settled into his own office, though, than he heard Old Chao’s steps in the hall — a firm patter, deliberate, squeaky. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I straighten up and stand on the step in front of the nearest trailer. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Leon Betterly stepped in front of me, said something to me, but I didn’t hear him. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “I don’t think she stepped in front of the train on purpose,” Isobel says, trying to keep her voice as low as possible. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Too bad I can’t bring in old Clyde,” he joked, stepping in front of the potbellied stove. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I was about to lose it, but Tucker stepped in the way. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Arthur got up and walked three steps in agitation. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped in front of Sunny and looked cold into Curron's eyes. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “Time to step in, pal. Five minutes ago.” Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s the type of woman that when she steps in the room, your knees turn to Silly Putty. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Daddy steps in, and I slowly get closer. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Frank takes one more step in Axel’s direction. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z And now...looking into Grammy’s denim-blue eyes, I feel lucky that I never had to weather a storm alone—and that Grammy and Papa Joseph were there to step in when my mother stepped out. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z “Thanks,” I said, but then I stepped in something. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z We have seen that each step in oxidation is directed and expedited by a specific enzyme. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z The newspapers took up the cause in outraged editorials; the law stepped in. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z No wonder they hardly seemed to love me half the time—I couldn’t step in front of my husband to shelter them from his scorching light. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z When we reached the bridge by our house, I ran as fast as I could and took the steps in one leap. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z One of the first steps in learning to read music in a particular clef is memorizing where the notes are. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z The customer tried to leave, but Yuni stepped in front of her. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z You forgot, Apa says again, stepping in closer, making up for the lost ground. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z The woman who stepped in front of us, walking through us like we were wafts of smoke. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The first step in tracking down Dad was going next door to the Freemans, who let us use their phone if we paid a dime, and calling Grandpa to ask if Dad was there. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z For the next ten minutes, Mr. Larson walked the class through all the steps in the process—things that would happen before the hearing, at the hearing, and after the hearing. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z Twig stepped in, pulling a wad of paper towels and a plastic bag from the backpack and handing them to him. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He smiles and introduces himself, explains that he is stepping in while our previous nurse clocks out for the night, and hands the paperwork over to my parents. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Then, after a while, the third guy steps in, if there is a third guy, and he takes over, and then the fourth guy, and so on. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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