| 单词 | step out |
| 例句 | I had just stepped out onto the gravel between the thick redwood railings when I saw Tessie and Father Mike sitting on the black iron patio furniture. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Actually both of us forgot all about being queens because at that moment an old woman stepped out of a hut and started shrieking and cursing at a man in the next farmyard. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z They had traveled on mere minutes when Harry saw light ahead, and Yaxley and Dolohov stepped out into a clearing that Harry knew had been the place where the monstrous Aragog had once lived. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the car, and he put the cuffs on me and told me I was being arrested on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Clearing his throat loudly, he stepped out from behind the bookshelves. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He knows by the white man’s look of disapproval and petulance that he is being told to get on his way, that he is “stepping out of line.” Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z When he looks my way, I step out of the room and into the hallway, closing the door behind me. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He was about to bolt forward when Principal Hornstein stepped out from around the corner. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z For the first time in almost six months, he could step out into the kitchen and not worry about being seen. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z The thought gave Sierra a little surge of hope, and she stepped out onto the floor. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Pet stepped out from a corner, still massive, still gold and streaked fur and hardblood curled horns. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z We would be forced to step out of line and let the white people in front of us. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I step out of the kiss and take in the room again. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z I sweep away my illusion and step out onto the stage in front of the microphone Dylan left for me. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Somebody was there, and he stepped out into my path. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “What is it?” said Aunt Daisy, stepping out of her room. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z Kyle motioned for Andrew to step out of the room with him. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Nel took two steps out the door and closed it behind her. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I shrug and step out slowly, feeling like I’m on a stage. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Keeping one eye on Cook, he stepped out from behind the spool of thread and crept closer. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z For a while I hardly stepped out of my room. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I step out into the hallway and wave my hand through the fading haze. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z As soon as she steps in, who steps out but Sarah-Jane Friedman. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She stepped out of line and said, “What Frank means is that Percy saved both our lives. I am a full member of the legion. I will stand for Percy Jackson.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I heard his footsteps and the drip of water on the floor as he stepped out. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z My mom steps out from the wing closest to the audience on the other side of the stage. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Another white wisp of a figure stepped out from the darkness. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I towel myself off and weave my wet hair into two messy side braids, then step out of the bathroom. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He says they look as if they have just stepped out of air-conditioned train cars. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z No one accompanies him on this legal rite of passage, and when he steps out of the room no one is waiting to commemorate the moment with flowers and Polaroid snap-shots and balloons. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Cruising the edge of King territory, pumping the volume with the bass on full, looking for Stingers who might be stepping out of line. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z She gestures for Marco to step out into the rain, taking a drag from her cigarette as he obediently walks through the open curtain, trying to make sense of her last statement. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Jeremy had taken advantage of the fact that Ms. Murphy had stepped out into the hall to speak with another student. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The car door opens and a uniformed policeman steps out, adjusting his sunglasses. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Finally,” Finn exploded as soon as he stepped out into the hall. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He stepped out of the room; then he stepped back in. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “You know that smart kid that’s in your class and always knows the answers and the teacher leaves her in charge whenever she has to step out of the classroom for a minute?” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Laying my ax down, I held my lantern out in front of me and stepped out on the ice. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z When the man in the shower finished and stepped out dripping, the larger man hoisted himself up from the floor, tossed his cigarette into the toilet bowl and got into the shower. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she turned both handles off and stepped out. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z When the elevator reached my floor and I stepped out, there was Bodega in the hallway. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z I stood in the scalding tub; I was too scared to move—the skin of my feet would peel off if I tried to step out of the tub. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I hop off at Seventy-Second Street and step out into a mess of people and taxis and strollers and noise. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z As he steps out, the shuttle door slides shut. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I step out onto the front porch, looking left, looking right. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z As I step out of bed and slip on an oversize shirt, everything around me feels like it’s the temperature of happiness. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z She opens the door wider and steps out of the way. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Three charming girls from the Bureaux of Propaganda by Synthetic Voice waylaid him as he stepped out of the lift. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I took my teeth around them as I sat behind a column at the theater, waiting to step out and play. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I step out in the cool evening air just as the parachute floats down from the sky. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The doors of the warehouse opened, and Prometheus stepped out “Nakamura,” he called. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Still, as he stepped out of the car, everyone took pictures. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z “Retract chair,” I said as I stepped out of the bathroom. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Agent Magnus steps out of the elevator first and I follow. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z It was so weird—for a second it seemed that a girl from one of those magazines had actually stepped out and was here, right in front of her. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z I do all these things because I'm a little nervous to step out of this truck. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The truck stopped at the gate and Mother stepped out to open it. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z He stepped out of his cold wet shoes and removed both pairs of prison trousers. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z A few days later, as he stepped out of a grocery store, he was picked up. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Then I turned and stepped out from between the buildings, heart hammering in my chest. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Lolo steps out his back door and waves to us. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I hadn’t stepped out of the jungle since my trip with Father to Léopoldville, a year ago or a hundred, I couldn’t say. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z A man in uniform opened the slaughterhouse door and stepped out, looked the men over, then pointed his finger—you, you, you. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I stepped out of sight and squinted to see. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the walk-in, carrying the tub of seafood, and then slapped the tub onto the metal table. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Everything would be so much easier if she stepped out on her own. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z During the brief break, on instructions from CBS officials, Orson Welles was told to step out of character and explain to the audience that the program was a play. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z Mama stepped out of her high-heeled shoes, leaving them behind, her pace quickening in stocking feet. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z At that moment, Pouncey steps out of the food line, juggling a heavily laden tray. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z As I step out at the bottom of the ride, I dunk my hands into the ankle-high water, hoping to clean off the germs. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z In the crazily veering flashes of light, Chess saw dozens of other guards step out from behind the pillars and push the crowd back. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Salvador grunted, “Come on then,” and they stepped out the door into the dawn. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z I rush to follow my sisters, but Mama steps out of the kitchen and stops me in my tracks by holding a wooden spoon out in front of me. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “You mind stepping out to talk with me in private for a minute? I won’t take up much of your time.” The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The door of the German soldiers’ barracks opened and a soldier stepped out with a rifle in one hand, a flashlight in the other. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I step out of my shoes and into the slippers. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z If he stepped out on that bridge, he might as well turn himself in at the police station. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z We’re to the steps out of the hall when three knights move to block our way. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “The day Ashish came. You stepped out of your room to talk to him, and I took pictures of your sketch pad. And then I e-mailed him.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Would you please step out for a moment. Please. I wonder, would you step out, please.” Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z She steps out the door of the salon, shoulders slumped. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z As she stepped out into the brightness, the rising scent of warmed stone was like a friendly embrace. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Nothing else was on Wes’s mind or in his sights, not even the policeman who had just stepped out of his cruiser. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Her loafers were standing at attention where she had stepped out of them twelve hours ago. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z As I stepped out of my crouch, my stomach lurched and sensation ripped back through my body, the sudden pain doubling me over. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He did not step out on the porch, but stood in the dark behind the screen. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Instead they were drowned in the applause that greeted the players as they stepped out from behind the curtains. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z His grandpa pulled to a stop, and they stepped out of the truck. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z As we got closer, a door opened and a soldier stepped out of the shack. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Then Big Ma stepped out on the front porch and scolded him for raising a ruckus. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z He stepped out into the experimental chamber and shouted for Bono. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Matthias stepped out of hiding, rubbing his hands—it had been a strain holding the branch back for so long. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Two men wearing stiff new camo and matching pants step out of either side of the truck. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She pictured him arriving in his boat, stepping out onto dry land. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry, Redemption,” she said, whispering so her parents wouldn’t step out and overhear. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Everybody said their good-byes, and the three of them stepped out into the cool air. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The next morning, I hear Asher’s voice drifting up from the atrium as I step out of my room, yawning, my hair tangled in a messy bun. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z 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 Momma stepped out, a perfectly timed breeze gently tossing her curls, and I swear, Miss Esther clapped. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Mr. Larson bent down to pick up his briefcase and his red thermos, and as he did, Dr. Barnes stepped out from behind his desk and pulled open the door to the hallway. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z They would paddle to a large water-lily pad upstream, and he would invite Harriet to step out on the pad and sit awhile. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z I change and step out of my room. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z As soon as I stepped out of the car, I fell in love with the day. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Unafraid of the girls, One Horn stepped out onto the path and stood alert in the early light, basking a little, warming his coat. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z A girl stepped out from behind a tree. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She stepped out and John moved over to the bed. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z I feel the way I do when I step out from under a squat bar with 300 pounds on it. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z She blew out her candle and stepped out into the strange room, making no more noise than a mouse. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z The next night I heard them coming up again and I stepped out into the hall. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He was booked, fingerprinted, photographed, and released on bond, wearing a broad smile as he stepped out of the courthouse. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Renzo had given him his old cape as a present, making Scipio look as if he had just stepped out of an oil-painting. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “Kool Koffee coffee is the worst,” Dylan says as we step out of Dream & Bean with a fresh cup of coffee instead of refilling his thermos in my backpack. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z The front door opened and he stepped out onto the porch. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z A few of the vendors stepped out of their way as they walked, but most paid them little attention. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z We both watched as the door to the police car opened and the tallest white man I’d ever seen stepped out. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Suds it till it falls away muck at my feet to be stepped out of? Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I opened it, stepped out into the sunshine and paused. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped out on the porch in my hare feet. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z She stepped out from behind me and met Chencho’s gaze as she spoke to him directly. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He stepped out into the open, balanced on the gray rock. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z They stepped out the front door and emerged into the shockingly bright sunshine. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He slipped the knife into its sheath in the inside pocket of his long coat, and he stepped out into the street. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The door opened and a woman dressed in a plain, homemade-looking dress and two children—a boy and a girl—stepped out. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z When he was satisfied he stepped out into the morning’s dark, his head churning with unpleasant possibilities, and he returned to the graveyard, to the chapel spire where he slept and waited out the days. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z So when we’re a few steps out of the diner, I hug him and tell him how much I love him. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Just before he stepped out of the aisle, he said, “I’m sorry.” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z She crossed to the terrace door, barefoot, and stepped out into the moonlight. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She stepped out into the rain, back, out again, and then arranged herself on the threshold, just at the edge of dry ground. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He steps out, and the door slams behind him. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Henry clears his throat and unfolds himself, stepping out into the morning and waving genially at the crowd. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I assumed the proper position, and somehow my left leg stepped out over the edge of the doorway. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I stepped out into the main part of the aquarium and looked around. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z The rezident of the Soviet embassy in Washington approached Victor Cherkashin, a veteran KGB officer and spy handler, as soon as Cherkashin stepped out of his car in the compound's secure parking lot. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I notice the pause Lauren takes at the weight room, waving pointedly at Jeremy, who takes a step out to exchange a few words with her before she rejoins the jogging herd. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z While Tucker stepped out back for his break, I commandeered his condiment armies. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z And the tree stepped out of the way, so quickly that Conor lost his balance and fell. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z When Barack and I stepped out to walk a short stretch of the parade route and wave to the public, Malia and Sasha stayed behind inside the warm cocoon of the moving limo. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Drawn by my mom’s screams, people step out of their trailers as I’m escorted down the steps. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z A man stepped out of the crowd of torchbearers, his black beard obscuring half his face, his eyes glittering in the torchlight. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He checked out my eyes, took my blood pressure, listened to my heart, then asked my mom to step out of the room. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She felt like she’d just stepped out of a dark theater into a sunny afternoon. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He went through the door first, stepping out into darkness. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z As we step out of the elevator, the music suddenly turns deafening, the beat shaking my body through the floor. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I went right toward their big man, and when he stepped out I faked left and drove around his right side. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z Just before he stepped out, he bent down and grabbed a can of green beans from the nearest shelf. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I stepped out on the street with the money in my hand. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Weston stepped out, towel in hand, face red and angry, “What are you talking about?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z They step out of the way without even considering the movement, parting like water as he heads toward the gates. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She stepped out into the hallway where there was a larger mirror, and she turned this way and that. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z This time I'll make sure, I thought, stepping out and flagging the bus and getting on. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m about to argue when Mrs. Gruver steps out of her office and puts her long, skinny self between me and any chance of escape. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z She went down to the bottom of the stairs and stepped out of the stream. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Max stopped talking, staring straight ahead, and I stepped out of line and stood in the traffic of the sidewalk. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z We pulled off our shirts and slipped on the dresses, stepped out of our jeans and looked at each other. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He might as well have stepped out of a Brooks Brothers catalog. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z And with my money, I have more courage to step out into this new free world. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z One by one, boys were stepping out of the crowd and walking over to the long pole; they grabbed it with both hands, gripped it as if readying for a tug-of-war match. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z My racing heart slows as I take a deep breath and step out of the guardhouse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I stay where I am until she steps out of my room and the door slides shut behind her. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He dismisses Jake, who glances at me, the distress clear in his eyes, and steps out. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the way, so she could see him. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z As he stepped out of the water in Lattakia, the cheers were deafening. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I said my farewells and exchanged hugs with practically everyone in the room before stepping out into the dark night. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z They behaved as though it were an awful sin to overlook even one of those unspoken rules and step out of “their place,” to cross some invisible line. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z We step out of the booth and we each get a reel to keep. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Louis stepped out and looked at the sun. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Just step out of the way. Even if it’s ugly at school, this isn’t your fight. Why are you jumping into the middle of it?” All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z My sister stepped out onto the stage and I dropped into a seat near the rear of the auditorium. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z The clomp of footsteps drew nearer until a tall, lanky man stepped out of the hallway. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z When I start shivering, I step out of the water, grab my towel, and sit on our beach so I can warm up in the sun. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The car had become too cold now, so he opened the door and stepped out. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Punctually, on the following morning, at ten o’clock, the green-uniformed octoroon stepped out of his helicopter. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Mamá said, and she glanced around the neighborhood nervously, like she was expecting someone to step out of their house and attack us. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He actually looked like he was studying on staying, so I stepped out into the hall and screamed at the top of my lungs, “I said get out!” Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The door opened and a giant with one cycloptic eyebrow stepped out. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z He stepped to the edge, looked down, and without a second thought he stepped out into the open air ” The boy’s eyes went wide. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She stopped as they stepped out of the hallway and into the quad, the massive room in the middle of campus where the lockers were located. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z As we step out, I glance behind me to watch the elevator close and see a metallic grate slide into place over the regular doors. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “The minute I step out of the jungle again, Fedu will catch me,” she said. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Chris steps out his Chucks and sits at his desk, where a drum pad, a keyboard, and turntables are hooked up to a Mac. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z It looks like some kind of royal palace with its arched entryways and tall columns, and I half expect a robed king and queen to step out along with armored knights. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z When I stopped hating them it was like I stepped out from under a dark cloud and saw the sunshine again. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z She kicked off her sandals, unbuttoned her blouse and removed it, unfastened her skirt and stepped out of it and went to the basin wall. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z When the shuttle arrived at the airport, passengers stepped out, one by one, at their different terminals. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He stepped out from behind the glass counter. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I take a deep breath and step out of the line, in front of Jake and the others. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He stepped out the door into the brilliant sunshine. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z The rest of us stepped out gingerly, watching the black clouds crest the mountain and drop into the valley. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Pedestrians avoid Bruno, shielding their faces with their black umbrellas, stepping out of the way when he stops to shake the raindrops from his fur. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Grandma stepped out onto the back porch, holding on to the railing in case it was icy, but it wasn’t. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Two more raptors stepped out behind it, both with armed riders on top. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Beauty Base Zero turns out to be what a person would look like if they stepped out of bed looking flawless but natural. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Betty Bright pulled her arm back and stepped out of the circle. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped out into blue light that covered the first sheet, walking very slowly, like you do at weddings, carrying against the white bodice of my gown a bouquet of pink carnations. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z He bade me return to the dance and take up my fiddle again, and so I stepped out of the chamber, he kneeling beside my mother to minister to her. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z But when the two girls stepped out of the cabin onto the sandy path, the problem melted away. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Van Helsing stepped out, and, obedient to his gesture, we all advanced too; the four of us ranged in a line before the door of the tomb. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Now he stepped out of the house in his jacket and mittens, carrying his messenger bag, and closed the door firmly behind him. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z The crowd burst into applause, which increased as the freak proceeded to unfold himself, limb by limb, and step out of the impossibly small case. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The front door opened behind her, and she heard her mother step out just as Pet condensed in front of her. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I step out into the chaos, eyes darting in every direction. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Swaying her hips, she all of a sudden dropped her skirt and was stepping out of it when the engine hit and exploded her into a thousand pieces. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z A salty and crisp breeze was blowing when Emily stepped out of the van, carrying with it a faint chorus of brays and barks. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z It’s true that fewer people seem to step out of my way as I walk down the hall, so maybe they did listen to the part about me not being contagious. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z We stepped out into the night, and as we descended the steps, the crowd fanned out around us. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I stepped out of my room just as Jaja came out of his. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z My grandparents gaped at it from the car, unable to move, until suddenly the front door opened and someone stepped out. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I stepped out into the rain and the carriage started. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z “That’s all right,” Cabot said, opening the door and stepping out. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z A pale woman with long brown hair steps out of the darkness. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z The hovel fell silent, then the canvas was pushed aside and the father stepped out, a musket in his hand. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z "Before is not now, and this Hand is not the other," the scarred man said as they stepped out into the hall. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She wouldn’t dare step out because of her arthritis, but it was clear that our peculiar behavior was disturbing to her. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z A tall black woman in a shimmering silver top stepped out from one of the supply closets. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z On the second day, when I stepped out of Ocean’s car, no one was surprised. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Noelle pops out of her room at 7:50, just as breakfast is rolling in and my parents are stepping out of the nurses’ office where they were signing papers. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z From government buildings nearby white people who headed the Tembisa city councils hurriedly stepped out, jumped into cars and zoomed off under police escort. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He gestured to his companion, stepped out from behind the imaginary lamp post, set his coat and hat and strolled back to where Janie was as if he had just come in the store. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z “He wants seven of Ole’s acres. He wants me to let Ole sell them to him. Or sell them to him myself. You know, step out of his way.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I stepped out of my Tyvek suit, peeling the sticky tape as I went. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Four steps out, I looked back to call Beau. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She packed her suitcase, drank a bottle of water, and stepped out the door. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Mariam had never been to a bathhouse, but he said there was nothing finer than stepping out and taking that first breath of cold air, to feel the heat rising from the skin. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z The door slammed open again, and Robbie, Benny, Cork, and Mr. Ray came stepping out the double doors of the funeral home, carrying the casket, two on each side. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z One of the crossbowers clapped his hands, and two bodies in camouflage stepped out of the trees at the base of the hill, bows pointed at us. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z If you are sceptical, Mr Stevens, perhaps you will care to step out here and observe for yourself.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z As she turned her head, the man stepped out with a muffled grunt. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Brought back to the Store, the pickers would step out of the backs of trucks and fold down, dirt-disappointed, to the ground. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z When he stepped out of the door, the sharp, cold air greeted him, bringing tears to his eyes. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I slide across the step out of their way. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Seven shook her head before stepping out into the hall. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I hefted my basket of goodies and stepped out to greet the Muellers. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z All of the Kappa Zeta girls dress like they just stepped out of a Gap ad, their nails are perfectly manicured, their hair perfectly curled under at the tips. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z For perhaps five seconds exaltation made him careless, and he stepped out onto the pavement without so much as a preliminary glance through the window. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z The child stepped out of the house a little hesitantly. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Mr. Todd interrupted my dinner and asked me to step out into the lobby. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z As he stepped out onto the road to his house, he could hear the loud engine noise of approaching vehicles. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z When the door opened we stepped out onto a loading dock. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z The two of them stepped out of the truck. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Grandpop came stepping out into the kitchen like a man risen from the dead. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She looked down at me, set her glass on the floor, and stepped out of her underwear. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Habib stepped out from the shadows to get a better look, but without warning the truck revved its engine and drove off, disappearing around the corner. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z At feeding times the gentlemen, including Ashoke, step out into the hall. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Sighing, he headed to the door and stepped out into the afternoon sunshine. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Instead, Link opened the door and reached for my hand as I stepped out into a puddle of water. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt stronger so I stepped out of the car and walked to the front door. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z Bernard landed on the roof of Propaganda House and stepped out. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z You step out of your own shoes and put on someone else’s because you’re trying to BE that person for a moment. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z David steps out in front of the Director. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “Believe me, child,” Teresita’s husband said, stepping out of the darkness that suddenly seemed to overcast the room. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “Safe journey home, then,” she said, stepping out of the way as Ash mounted the horse. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I take a deep breath and step out. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Just then the door of the first car opened and a man in a black uniform with high black boots stepped out. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The remains of a tepid rain were still sifting down when we stepped out into the street. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z They ask for the bill, step out together into the cool October evening. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z It was as if he had stepped out of the tapestry upon the wall. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z A deep sink full of soaking whites told that the new washerwoman had stepped out only for a moment. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Alexander and Beowulf stepped out from behind the screen . The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z He tried to make his voice sound as coolly cruel as he felt; just as he tried to frighten her by stepping out suddenly from behind the tree. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I decided to step out and stretch my legs a little and when I did so, I received a stronger impression than ever of being perched on the side of a hill. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Then someone who had just stepped out of the building walked over to us. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Angry shouts filled the air, and then he saw a frightened Sunjin and his mother step out into the street. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I get three steps out of the way. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z We stepped out from the dark into what was now an altogether different place. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z As soon as we stepped out, I wanted to sit still and listen. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z And the wine flowed and tales were told and jokes were cracked, and then silence was made and the King's poet with two fiddlers stepped out into the middle of the circle. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z Quietly then, she stepped out of the shadows. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The second he and Mama step out of the church, they get mobbed by reporters. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z They stepped out of the beech-grove in which they had Iain, and passed on to a long green lawn, glowing in sunshine, bordered by stately dark-leaved trees laden with scarlet blossom. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z “It’s like they want us to remember what happens when we step out of line.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z My laptop is getting wet, so I tuck it beneath my shirt, as soon as I step out onto the sidewalk. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z A tall, gangly man stepped out of the boot car. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Hafsa would meet up with her a few steps out of my view. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z When he stepped out of the plane, he almost fell down. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z But they let her take those final steps out of the water unaided. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Behind their van, the police chief pulls up in his squad car and steps out. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z The boy, Ronan, eyes me the way you would an alien stepping out of its spaceship and asking for pie. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Gogol and Maxine step out, and he is led by the hand to the back of the house, his limbs stiff from the hours in the car. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z At the bridge entrance two people stepped out of a guardhouse and waved the car to a stop. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “You step out of line and you’ll find yourself swiftly reminded of your place.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z With a hasty scrub to the legs, I stepped out of the fountain and put on my sandals. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Chamberlain rose, excused himself, stepped out into the sunlight. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I kiss them both on their cheeks, and they step out. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z When he stepped out of the trailer the grounds seemed empty. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z When Dr. King stepped out of his room, a white man— a petty criminal named James Earl Ray—shot him. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z When she stepped out into the darkness of die yard, the guard on the door nodded at her and said, "Storm coming. Smell the air?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I hoist my backpack and skateboard over my shoulders and step out of the apartment, then glance back, my eyes settling on Keira. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When he stepped out of his room in the morning, he found Suheyla pulling a fish trap out of the well. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I grab a towel as I step out of the shower. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z I promised him I would, and I stepped out on the strip, game face on, ready for battle. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Alexander and Beowulf stepped out from behind the screen, grinning foolishly and pushing each other in front. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z A tall woman with red hair stepped out of the passenger side. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z And when they reached the palace, even before he had stepped out from behind the curtains of the sedan, the ruler was already calling out orders. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z She stepped out onto her terrace, and screamed her moths at the sky. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z They gathered up the linen, yoked in the mules, and were about to start home when they saw a wild-looking naked man suddenly step out of the bushes. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Gruesome pictures flashed through Nate’s mind as he thought of stepping out of the fort. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z She stepped out into the hallway, determined to face down his insolence, or his mockery, and was confronted instead by her sister, clearly in distress. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Once, when her grandfather stepped out, Olanna had chewed the piece of chalk too and still remembered the dulling potash taste. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Jinny stepped out of her loose pants and kicked them aside. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Bennie yelled at the phantoms, stepping out into the center of the room with a plastic sheet wound up like a whip. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z When I stepped out to the sidewalk, the librarians were waiting with balloons and cake. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z As I stepped out the door, I thought I heard Momma’s warbled voice float up out of Holly’s old radio. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z When you step out on a mat, heaters come on that blow-dry your body. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z It was incredible, but we stepped out into the perfectly quiet day we had known earlier. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Other officers began stepping out into the dark of the moming. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z We stepped out of the limo in the moonlit courtyard. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Despereaux saw the dark shape of a rat, that thing that he had feared and dreaded for so long, finally step out of the gloom and come to greet him. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z A carriage trundled by on the road and Lentaren stepped out of the way, incidentally brushing up against Denna as he moved. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z As I stepped out I spotted a tall man in an Italian suit, standing in the bright spring sun glowing like an apparition. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Every time I step out in the morning and see them, they seem to have aged overnight, like sleep is actually draining life from them instead of recharging their batteries. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He rose up out of the chair and stepped out into the night. lime to make a plan now, time to make a decision. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I step out of the way with time to spare. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Detective Newberg stepped out of a room, saw Armpit, and gave him a little wave. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z She looked as if she’d just stepped out of dance rehearsal. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z But when the young man, dressed in a crisp brown uniform, stepped out of his automobile, they knew otherwise. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z No officers would be allowed to leave the building; wall-tower officers were to step out onto their catwalks with rifles in hand. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When she stepped out from under the bridge, crossing a wedge of dusty morning sunlight, the train was making a harmless clicking suburban sound as it receded. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She flashed a peace sign over her shoulder as she stepped out of sight. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z After he drops it on top of my discarded dress, he steps out of his shoes and kicks them aside, then kneels in front of me to take mine off, too. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z So, clutching my dog blanket around my hips, I stepped out of the truck and limped awkwardly to the passenger side while Cade slid in behind the wheel. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Fatima and I stepped out of the kitchen and walked down the hallway to the foyer. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I stand, push hard, wash my hands, and step out. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z We step out from behind the dressing screens. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “I think I’m going to be seasick,” she said as we stepped out and walked toward the line of telescopes by the big windows. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Sen stepped out of the car and opened the door on Mrs. Sen’s side. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z This sound seemed to enter him, pierce him down his length so that his whole body opened up and he was able to step out of himself and kiss her freely. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She stepped out and turned around to demonstrate the attacker’s stance and showed where she herself had stood. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z After a long moment, a hooded figure stepped out of the dark and into the ruddy light of her hand lamp. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The dress of the young man who now stepped out on to the terrace was Indian; but his plaited hair was straw-coloured, his eyes a pale blue, and his skin a white skin, bronzed. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z As they climbed the steps out of the dungeon an hour later, Harry’s mind was racing and his spirits were low. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z I barely move or blink or breathe until the elevator door chimes at the second floor and the Prawn steps out. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Bunny turned, startled—I did, too—just in time to see Henry step out of the shadows. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z A willowy girl wrapped in a singed navy blanket stepped out into the open, moaning. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z For a moment she had the odd feeling that her mother might step out of one of the many doors, smiling at her. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z As we stepped out from the palace, the town’s church bells were still ringing. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z “Soon, ” I stressed as I opened the door and stepped out into the rain. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “If she says that you asked her to step out, she lies?” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z But somewhere on the oval’s apron, a San Francisco Examiner photographer had stepped out of the darkness and snapped the horse’s picture. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The cell door opened and the inmate stepped out backward, wearing socks but no shoes. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I step out of the car, push open my umbrella, and shiver. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Every time I step out of my front door, I’m faced with the risk of being shot. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Then she pushed back the curtain and stepped out of the bathtub in her pink pajamas—she had dressed in the shower because she was much more modest than the rest of us. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Ms. Smith steps out onstage to welcome everyone. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z The three lodgers stepped out of their room and looked around for their breakfast, astonished that they had been forgotten. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z His smile flashed in front of her mind’s eye, the sheepish one on his chalk-covered face when he stepped out of the shadows of Prospect Park. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z To Big Ma’s consternation, Mr. Lucas stepped out on his porch and called out, “Ophelia! Ophelia!” like her name was a song. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z A rat ventured a few steps out of a hole in a corner of the shack. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “And you have stepped out of your place. Gertrude shall hear of it,” she threatened. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Every time I step out in the morning and see them, they seem to have aged overnight, like sleep is actually draining life from them instead of recharging their batteries. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He whacks her and steps out of reach. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I rode upstairs in the elevator, stepped out and went down the hall to Catherine’s room, where I had left my white gown. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z She stepped out of the Wood into the shadow of the haw thorn tree, and looked up the hill at the house where she had grown up. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He ran his hands over the edge of the concrete steps out of habit, but it immediately felt wrong. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She pushed open the door and stepped out first, followed gingerly by their mother. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Coach Douglas stepped out, leaving Reggie to contemplate what he would do if he were rich and powerful. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I step out into the hall and look at the door across from mine. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z She stepped out of the shadow and stood in his path. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z The guy who steps out looks a couple of years older than me, and is almost a foot taller, with thick black hair to his shoulders and black-rimmed glasses. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Alec took off for the next house and Mark was just stepping out to do the same when a horrific screech stopped him cold. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z At first, I thought I was loopy, like I was buggin’, so I stepped out to make sure I had walked into the right room. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Luma kicked off the black Puma soccer shoes she wore each day to practice and offered them to the boy, who stepped out of his sandals and slipped the shoes on. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z With a pounding heart, I opened the door and stepped out on the porch. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, Reggie stepped out of the barn and found Coach Douglas. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He stepped out of bed, stood straight, took a deep breath and commenced doing bending exercises. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z She stepped out of the finishing pose and ducked her head, looking suddenly shy. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z As he stepped out into the yard under the sun, Seth wondered how much of what he had heard had actually been something chasing him, and how much had been invented by his flustered imagination. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z As if she has stepped out of the big Philco itself. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z It chimed like it always did, and the guy behind the counter looked up like he always did, then stepped out from behind the counter, like he always did. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the shadows and approached the men. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I stepped out into the hall to go to the fountain and standing there in business suits were Jack and Jimmy Baptiste. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z It's just that inviting Ollie for dinner, even if she likes him, is a step out of the ordinary, and that always makes her worry. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Then Victor saw the girl step out of the shop. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z A squat woman stepped out and asked him please to stop. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Big Ma came outside and scolded him to hush, probably because she didn’t want Elijah Lucas to step out on his porch. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Oh, Dee Dee, when I was close enough to see the house, Miss Willis stepped out of the trees and stopped in front of me, blocking the way. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z And then someone stepped out from a gap in the fences. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z His door opened and he stepped out and started walking slow toward my bushes. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z There was one time in particular, when I drove into the Kingsfield after a long journey and stepped out of the car. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “That’s not the point—whether you swing a hammer or not, daughter. The point is one day you’ll step out on that back porch and smell Elijah’s new wife’s pecan pie cooling from her windowsill.” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Flora's mother stepped out of the shadows and into the muted light of the kitchen. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z I weeded through the heat of the day, and every time I got down by the cobhouse, I had a vision of all four Cowgill brothers stepping out of it. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Instinctively, I step out of reach of her hard fingers. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z But when I open the door to step out into the world, there’s only a tremendous void. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “I am afraid it is time to go,” said Roz as she stepped out of the Nest. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Holly stepped out of the pod and onto the landing bay. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z A couple stepping out of a café; a businessman on his phone; a woman beginning to cross the street against the light, then coming back, perhaps fearing that jaywalking would get her gleaned. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, unable to believe in her own endurance, despite her already quieting heart, she stepped out of the cocoonery to take a last look at the world she wouldn’t be leaving for another fifty-eight years. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z A blond sophomore girl steps out with a violin and sheet music. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I step out of the closet just as there’s a knock on my bedroom door. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z She shuts the journal herself and steps out of the circle without looking at me and walks out of the room. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Lac took a deep breath and stepped out from behind his crate, shooting his pistol once into the air. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z We bolted that direction, but the doors opened with a pleasant ding, and three more warriors stepped out. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Magdalys didn’t know what to say, so she just stepped out of the way so Cymbeline could load up her things and climb on. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I don't feel much like singing or dancing when I think of it, so I step out of the line and look around. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z As we stepped out of it, I could barely see through my sweaty, fogged visor. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z We stepped out into the hall and Javi looked at me. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z The door slides open, and we step out. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I could easily step out and trip Josh Ackerly, see him stumble and sprawl down the steps. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Girls like Jenna step out of dressing rooms, and people gasp and applaud. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She stepped out into the palace courtyard, which was filled with a great many carriages and lit by hundreds of globe-shaped lanterns hanging high overhead. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around me. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Dasch stepped out and walked in a wide circle, trying to look through the fog. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z The men stepped out into a world of blinding white. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped out as regular Rashad Butler: T-shirt, sneakers that I had to perform a quick spit-clean on, and jeans that I pulled up, then sagged down just low enough to complete the look. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z One by one, each sixteen-year-old steps out of line and walks to the middle of the room. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z But it was too late—Butler had stepped out of reach, scooting across to the other side of the corridor. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z They avoided all contact with me, and even stepped out of my way so I would not brush against them in the halls. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He closed the dorm door behind him and stepped out into the hall with her. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z It was a grim, overcast day, and when I stepped out of the plane, the cold winter wind whipped through our thin prison uniforms. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I give each of them a kiss, slide the clothes back over them, then step out of my closet and pull the door shut behind me. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z So much depends on the single red feather I saw when I stepped out of the latrine. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, after an intense session, I'd step out of the bathroom and pace the carpet while smoking my hash pipe. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Naked but for a white cotton breech-cloth, a boy of about eighteen stepped out of the crowd and stood before him, his hands crossed over his chest, his head bowed. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Drawing Shadow’s dagger he stepped out into the open, calling aloud in what he hoped was a gruff voice. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Jule grabbed the suitcase and rolled it into the hall, then stepped out of the inn through a side door. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Nick Matthews opened the door to their room and stepped out into the hallway, shirtless and wearing only his boxers. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Love you,” he said, slinging his backpack around and stepping out the door. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z A fine-looking middle-aged Negro woman, dressed in a white uniform, stepped out onto the sidewalk a few doors away and stared at me. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He stepped out from behind the juniper tree and waved both arms above his head. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Alyce pushed past them and stepped out into the warm night. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I wished Georgie would step out of the woods and stop me from walking across the field to the terrace. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Maybe you stepped out of line, or maybe the kapo did not like you. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z He steps out, dancing down the stairs, one foot forward, one back, a hand in his pocket. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman stopped it and we stepped out and followed her down a hall. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z “Very well, then,” said Dumbledore, pushing open the broom shed door and stepping out into the yard. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Jinjoo watched as the son stepped out and handed the driver a large wad of cash. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z It no longer seemed very dark to him in the tunnel, rather it was as if he had stepped out of a thin mist into a heavier fog. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I steal away down the back hall, step out the door, then tug my shoes on and head toward a black sedan that is idling in the driveway. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She takes Ashima’s arm as they step out of the room, into the hallway. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She gathered herself and stepped out from the tree. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Then Effie taps my shoulder, and I step out into the cold winter sunlight. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He stepped out of the way so that I might enter. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Charlie was hanging up his gun belt and stepping out of his boots when I came in. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Several minutes later, he stepped out of the car and approached the gates of the Soviet embassy. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly, it felt as if the woman was alive and had just set down her things before stepping out of the room. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z As I stepped out of the car and mentally prepared myself for another potentially traumatic day of high school, he would say, "Be nice to the boys!" Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z They were heading, as Harry saw when he stepped out onto the stone steps from the front doors, toward the lake. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z So I stepped out into the hippo tunnel and said, “Jambo”—“How are you?” My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z “We met on the train, in old Sluggy’s compartment,” he said confidently, stepping out of the crowd to shake Harry’s hand. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The security door to the upstairs apartment creaked open, and a shadowy figure stepped out. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z They stepped out of the theater and just kept on walking without saying another word to each other. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z I push the door open, and we pass through a locker room and step out into the main garage—at least as far as we can, because the place is jammed with floor-to-ceiling paper chain. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z They stepped out onto MacArthur Boulevard, the sound of traffic on the nearby freeway roaring in their ears. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Two ruddy men with swaying walks stepped out and Mr. Lyte himself was shaking hands, bidding them success on their voyaging, and God’s mercy. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z All the old ladies with the big hats and mustaches came stepping out like the sidewalk was a runway. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z High John stepped out of the fold of Old Familiar’s wings, his footsteps sending little twisters of dust spinning down the ramp. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z And with that, Benji threw open the door and stepped out. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z A man from the Department of Hidden Places steps out of a top hat, where he claims an entire city is kept. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z As they turned around to look at what exactly they had stepped out of, the door slammed shut and vanished. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z After mumbling subdued hellos, Joe stood at the edge of the dirt court with Larry’s hand tucked tightly into his own, reluctant to step out and begin. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead she slipped into a hooded robe and stepped out onto her terrace. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z And she opened the door, stepped out, and slammed it behind her. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “Silence, silence,” whispered a loud speaker as they stepped out at the fourteenth floor, and “Silence, silence,” the trumpet mouths indefatigably repeated at intervals down every corridor. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Valerie never hesitated to step out of a big meeting when a call came in from her daughter’s school. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z 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 How a lost part of yourself steps out and reminds you who you could be with a little work. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A woman stepped out of a different office, holding cleaning supplies. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z We stepped out on the porch just as Mrs. Partridge placed a white envelope on the steps. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z When Owens stepped out, the throng swarmed him and began snipping off bits of his clothing. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z Down south, there was always someplace else to go you could step out into the rain and Grandma would let you lift your head and stick out your tongue be happy. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z I toed off my Vans, and Sohrab stepped out of his sandals. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Jacob stepped out and said, “Maybe we go fishing sometime.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Beneath a translucent scrim of clouds at eight o’clock in the morning on November 1, 1938, Maryland Racing Commission chairman Jervis Spencer stepped out onto the smoky brown oval of Pimlico. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I played one group against the other, slipping in and throwing a punch then stepping out of range while pushing the others into the melee to take the blows blindly aimed at me. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z But the community came to my mom’s defense when Wilfrido stepped out of line. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z The web on my face holds my eyes open, forcing me to watch as Cassie steps out of the shadows, briars twining up her legs and around her body, reaching up through her hair. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z And, amid these deployments, Lefty Stephanides, carrying two corsages, stepped out the front door of his house and began walking to the house where Victoria Pappas lived. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I opened the door to the truck and stepped out into the damp and windy night air. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z As I stood there, some fat guy in a uniform stepped out of a security booth and waddled towards me looking cross and officious. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Not once did he step out of line. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Reaching the top, we stepped out onto a series of slim iron walkways twenty-five feet above the ground, weaving their way among the thick timbers that supported the roof. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Oliver had dark thoughts about the Beiderman as he banged down the stairs, grabbed his puffy jacket, and stepped out into the backyard. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The three of them stepped out into the back garden. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z And then the source of the light stepped out from behind an oak. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He stepped out from behind the candlestick, knelt down, bent his bow, and took careful aim at Snowbell’s left ear—which was the nearest to him. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z I unzip the dress and step out of it, draping it over the hook on the wall. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The runty little fox stepped out along the branch, tail poised for balance, then coiled himself and leaped out over the heads of the earthbound foxes. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Ophie gave one last look to the sleeping Mrs. Caruthers, then quietly stepped out of the room, closing the door softly behind her. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the way of one of the biggest men I've ever seen. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z He jumped off the palm terrace into the sand and his trousers fell about his ankles; he stepped out. of them and trotted to the platform. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I step out of the bath and onto a prickly object. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Shaking myself into wakefulness, I let another half-dozen red dots in through the front gate before stepping out, locking it, and leaving B-block to its fate. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When he stepped out the door, two shadows in the shape of an X fell across his path. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Jan pulled the car to the curb and opened the door and stepped out. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The four men stepped out into the hot silent day. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Dana nods her agreement and steps out into the hall...but not before she shoots me a stink eye. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z “Don’t tell my boyfriend to shut up,” Jenny Flick said, stepping out of the shadows, her cleavage hoisted up to bulge out of her scoop-neck tank top. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Eventually a break was called, and we stepped out into the street. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z He looks like a faerie lover stepped out of a ballad, the kind where no good comes to the girl who runs away with him. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z As soon as they stepped out the door, Aru was slammed with a sense of wrongness. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z A woman stepped out into the hot sunlight. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z The Jeep pulls up to the embassy and a barrel-chested man steps out. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Someone stepped out of the vending machine nook holding a bucket of ice. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z When the choir got up to sing, Mrs. Dantzler stepped out for a solo. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She wasn’t going in his room or stepping out: just standing right outside the door, as if she was listening to the sound of his breathing as he slept. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Well-dressed courtiers step out of the glittering chariots that lift people from one palace floor to another. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “You can step out if you want to.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z In other words, I step out of line and we’re all dead. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I stepped out and almost had a heart attack. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z When Faith stepped out of her car the next morning, I could barely look at her. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Tree-ear had taken a few dragging steps out of the yard. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z The moment he stepped out of that door he would have his life in his hands. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The door next to them opened and the thin, pale manservant stepped out. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z My dad steps out into the upstairs hallway and closes the door to my sister’s room. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z A few days before, on October 5, he and Adolf Hitler had stepped out of a black, armored Mercedes-Benz in the countryside west of Berlin. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z They called us off the buses, and we stepped out into a landscape of rolling hills, in full moonlight. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Harry!” he boomed, sweeping Harry into a bone-crushing hug the moment Harry had stepped out of the car. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z When Miss Volker stepped out of the car they all stared at her, but she was accustomed to being the center of attention. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Everyone breathed deeply and stretched as they stepped out of the car. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z At first his mother agrees, cheered by the prospect, but as soon as they step out into the windy parking lot she gets back into the car, saying she will wait. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I think of all the people throughout history who found themselves in a place like this, stepping out from the shadows, raising their voices. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z At last they reached the entrance hall, slid back the lock on the oak front doors, squeezed between them, trying to stop any creaking, and stepped out into the moonlit grounds. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Jam sagged with relief, but before she could reply, a door close to them opened and Redemption stepped out in his pajamas. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He gathers his things, which is nothing, and steps out of the activity lounge. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z I take the first step out of the protected cover of the entrance ramp and into an explosion of wind. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z They stepped out into the ruddy glow of dusk, on a rocky bluff high above the river. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z As he opened the heavy door and stepped out of the porch into the sunlight, two magpies rose up from the gate, and flapped through the air above his head. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z The police officer flipped on the flashing blue lights and stepped out of the car. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as I step out they yell, “Surprise!” The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z He puts on the new cap and they step out of the store. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z After stepping out from the shore, I saw some interesting rocks that I wanted to investigate. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z The unicorn seemed to step out of nowhere. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She stepped out and began to thank the footman, but he was already jumping back up into his seat with the driver, who told her, “Go quickly; they are almost here.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Figuring he’d just stepped out for a minute—the crowds weren’t exactly kicking down his door—I wandered into the sanctuary to kill time checking out museum displays. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I use Elisabeth's quill to write the information on my hand, and step out from the office just in time to hear her angry voice echo from the hallway. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z An hour later the chopper set down at Tribhuvan International Airport, and we stepped out the door into a thicket of microphones and television cameras. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Silently, we step out and see other families from our block doing the same, looking around, some bewildered, others clearly angry. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z As she steps out of the hotel elevator, smiling at him like he made the sun rise, his brain goes to mush. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The screen door opened and a man holding a napkin in his hand stepped out. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z “I can find my own way,” Marie-Laure says the fifth time they step out. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z One of the guys in white opens my door and I step out. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z She looks like the woman in my old candy frame—as if she stepped out of it and into the world. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Mami stepped out then turned around to find me right behind her. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I walked down the stairs, unbolted the front door, and stepped out into the morning air. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z As we approached the church I started to shake and sweat, and just before we reached the church doorway, I stepped out of line. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Reggie checked his watch after the girl made it safely across the monkey bars, and that was when Siobhan stepped out from behind the tree. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Then I stepped out and spoke my truth. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Rockit went on, “Your boy Concrete said you had stepped out. Here, man.” The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z If I could step out of Marc for a moment—if he did not come back in—this is what he would look like. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He steps out of the office, leaving me with a form: name, address, Social Security number. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z I stepped out of my underwear, unclasped my bra. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I step out of the hellish clothing shop, and a girl hands me a flyer for a concert in the cafe on the town square. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z A figure stepped out of a patched-up doorway and said, “Wait, wait.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She knew that as soon as she stepped out into the garden they would draw her into it, and she wasn’t awake enough for that. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z They stepped out into darkness and the chill of dawn. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z When they stepped out of the World of Insects, Kelly said she needed to use the bathroom. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z I stepped out on to that stage like I was the Great Esquimaux Curlew. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I twirled my fingers, and a small figure stepped out of the whirling sand and took his place on the miniature throne. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The moment he stepped out of the plane, Arisue was hit by the horrible stench of burning flesh. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped out in the street to try and catch him. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “And if you don’t mind beans—” The ground rumbled and rolled as I stepped out of the barn. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Just then, the kitchen light snaps on inside, and Tía Inés steps out through the sliding door. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z They sat on the steps out front, bumped shoulders, and talked more about water bears and boogers and decided that maybe they could be both. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z I opened the door, and we stepped out of the cab just as it was edging ahead again and started to walk over to the bar. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z The new carving was so real, the bear looked as if it were stepping out of the log. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Two policemen stepped out from behind a bush, and the birds stopped their chatter. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex yells, waving him over, and Henry spares a second to look panicked before he’s tipping his chin up and buttoning his suit jacket and stepping out onto the stage. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z As Grandpa stepped out, she said, “You forgot something, Mr. Blakeslee.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z They step out of the room, and the door shuts behind them. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z When I failed to answer, a stocky female avatar stepped out of the shadows and into the chamber’s flickering torchlight. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “I’m okay,” I say, unlocking the bathroom door and stepping out. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Your clothes stuck to your body like you had stepped out of a sauna. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z “And now, Harry, let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He gave me a look that made me wonder if I had stepped out too quickly. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z His cheek earned him a few extra jabs with the Sensor, and he was still wincing as they stepped out into the wind and sleet. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z We stepped out of the elevator onto the white marble walkway, and immediately cracks appeared at our feet. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z “Run along, chicos, and have fun at the party. I’ll be in the kitchen serving up the best dinner you ever saw. You look wonderful, both of you, like you stepped out of a movie.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s funny he should say that,” she says, once they have stepped out into the cold. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Within minutes, he and Porter meet in the lobby, then step out onto Pennsylvania Avenue for the short walk to the War Department. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z Gust stepped out of his door and quickly assessed the situation. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z We step out onto the blacktop, feel the heat cover us. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z As soon as Dr. Chase stepped out of his Sopwith Camel, Annabeth ran to him and gave him a huge hug. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the van and walked to the back to pull out my one overstuffed bag, my entire wardrobe for half a year crammed into a forty-pound Samsonite. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z But as she stepped out onto the hot sidewalk, she thought about her blue silk dress with the pink flowers. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z I turned the faucet on and washed my hands a few times, staring at the sink until I heard Sheila step out into the hall. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m not really here. You’re just dreaming,” she answered and stepped out from behind the covering of the plant. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z My skin, muscles, and bones feel as if they have melted away and I can simply step out of my body. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z But now they were almost there, the blackness was turning gray; now he had stepped out joyfully into the daylight. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z When Jinny stepped out into the chilly morning, she was alert. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Everyone, I have to step out for a moment,” Ms. Jen told us kids. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I pulled the door handle and stepped out. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z But when I step out the bedroom door, my lips are blushing red. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z On one end there was who you were before you went underground, and on the other end a new person steps out into the light. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z They stepped out amongst the tide pools and jagged rocks of the island’s tip. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He stepped out of the kitchen and into the courtyard before Chuck could offer to join him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z When I step out on the mat, the hot air bakes my damaged skin dry. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z The next day, as my friend and I stood in line to board the bus, we were asked to step out of the line and let others aboard. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z She stepped out of the truck with a loud grunt. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Staring dreamily up at the sky, she tripped over logs and stepped out in front of speeding bicycles. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Prince Joffrey ... no, King Joffrey . . . stepped out from behind the shields of his Kingsguard. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Armpit was feeling claustrophobic in the car and stepped out to stretch. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Right then the door of the house opened and my mother, in house slippers, stepped out into the frost-powdery air. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z As he passed, they finally pulled apart and the girl opened her door and stepped out and he recognized his young upstairs neighbor, Mia’s quiet, pretty daughter. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The men stepped out in evening clothes and the women stepped out after them, their hair coiffed up in elaborate detail. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I shake my head, put everything back, and step out of my closet. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He stepped out of the cab, then began walking toward them. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I found him at daylight when Mama told me to step out to the dog run and cut down a side of middling meat hanging to the pole rafters. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z We stepped out on the track and walked down to the end. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She who does not take the risk...I step out among the crowd like a raven in a flock of white doves. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She takes my hand as we step out of her building and I leave it there because I know there is a true feeling of loneliness that comes from waiting together. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z When they step out of the squad car and stand on the street, McMellon and Carroll are no more than ten or fifteen feet from Diallo. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z I stepped out of my hiding place and asked what was going on. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Jackson stepped out of the room to wait. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z A moment later, Samar’s mother stepped out of the blue house, her keys jangling, a briefcase over her shoulder. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He’s stepped out of our house in his undershirt to see what’s happening. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I search for Caleb’s face, but it is nowhere, nowhere until we leave the glass building and step out into sunlight. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I slide the money back to her as she steps out of the booth. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He stepped out of the way, and Moss’s mother took her place at the pulpit. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z But she was real, stepping out of her boat and wading up to Barry in tall rubber boots. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Popper stepped out into the light with the penguins. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z And sure enough, as Bear moved through the crowd, I observed the one-eyed man step out into the street and look after him. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z When I stepped out into the hall, he jumped up. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Safer steps out of his shoes and lines them up on one side of Mr. X’s doormat. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He pushed through the plants until he stepped out onto a road. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z She yanked bones straight that had been crooked for years while relatives held the cripples down, and she did all this never dressed less elegantly than when she stepped out of the sedan chair. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The something stepped out into the dim light. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The rain General Taheri had spoken about at the flea market was a few weeks late, but when we stepped out of Dr. Amani’s office, passing cars sprayed grimy water onto the sidewalks. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z We all stepped out of the car in the silence. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z I step out into the hot air of late afternoon and summer. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z It was about an hour before noon when I stepped out onto the street. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I went for the doors and stepped out into the cold afternoon. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z What happens is this: After a minute or so, Mr. Kiley steps out onto the stage and gets everybody quieted down. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z She loved the way he talked, as if he’d stepped out of a Dickens novel. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “One hundred and eighty-one,” Marietta said, stepping out of the shadows. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z "I have a warrant for a certain boy—" Yoren stepped out of the inn, fingering his tangled black beard. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z What if I took off with too much power and stepped out of bounds? Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Another man, a Recruiter with his whistle, shorts, and baseball hat, opened the back door and stepped out with his hands raised in the air. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z “Thank you, sir,” Reynie said, stepping out into the corridor, where Jackson stood waiting for him. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z She steps out into their hallway, leaving the door an inch ajar. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z We climb the ladder, open the door, and step out into the warm early evening air. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z As soon as she stepped out of the tent onto the frozen shore, she saw a small dock scarcely twenty feet from where they had set up camp. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “Calm yourself, my darling wife,” said Grandpa Joe, stepping out of the elevator. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z They bought their books and stepped out into the late-August dusk. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z I don’t step out because Dray’s words working with the cops are like a giant brick wall that’s been placed in front of me. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Before I could step out of the van, my backpack and food in hand, Chubs’s hand reached out and slammed the door shut again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Until she stepped out of the truck, he didn't even know the Warden was a woman. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Maniac stepped out of the gusher, the water roared on to the opposite curb. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The line of police parted, and the Governor stepped out in front of them, flanked by the armed guards of his estate. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “You just caught me. I was about to step out for lunch.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Then, very gradually, part by part, a pale dangling individual stepped out of the wreck, pawing tentatively at the ground with a large uncertain dancing shoe. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z So I open the car door, step out, and slam it shut behind me. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z It was like stepping out of a time machine. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Ben stepped out of the cabin so she could change, and Hazel got out the extra pair of jeans and the shirt that she’d brought. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z She attempts to step out of his line of sight but the room is too small. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I stepped out into the street and began to walk in search of food. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Early on the morning of March 2, race day, groom Harry Bradshaw came down the shed row, poured a helping of oats into Seabiscuit’s bucket, then stepped out from under the shed row roof. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Can I help you?” he asked as they stepped out of the car. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z As they stepped out into the yard, the wind filled Jon’s cloak and sent it flapping against her. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The clomp of footsteps drew nearer until a tall, lanky man stepped out of the hallway. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Zeitoun took off his T-shirt and shorts and, after a pause, stepped out of his sandals. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z A salty and crisp breeze was blowing when Emily stepped out of the van, carrying with it a faint chorus of brays and barks. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Then the sound changed to a quiet crunch of snow and creak of timber, and the dogs began to step out eagerly, and the motion became swift and smooth. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z She stepped out of her shoes, pulled her dress over her head and was ready. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I closed my eyes—nothing says you have to look at your destiny—and stepped out of the way. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z She stepped out of the shadows, followed by Juan and Tee. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z The door opened, and a man stepped out. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Then he stepped out and made her fast to a rock. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She packed her suitcase, drank a bottle of water, and stepped out the door. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I probably would have, too, except just as I stepped out into the hallway, three things happened at once: 1. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z In a moment he must leave Elisha, step out from under his protecting arm, and walk alone into the house—alone with his mother and his father. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z At last the first animal, a big black one, stepped out into the clearing of the dirt road, followed by another that was just as big but much lighter in color. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z He grabbed at Genie’s shoulder the second they stepped out onto the porch. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I dressed in every stitch of clothing I could find, all the time knowing I’d be an ice block the minute I stepped out that door. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Once they were on, she had to go out on deck, and a minute later she opened the door at the top of the companionway and stepped out. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z When she stepped out into full daylight, shielding her eyes, I could see that we were going to have a brother or sister. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z I step out of the car and wave good-bye. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Cliff scoffed again and stepped out of my way, his lips curling in distaste. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Eric stepped out of the way, and Michelangelo pressed himself against the wall so the children could squeeze by. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I stepped out onto the porch and closed the door behind me. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Juanita reached for them, but I stepped out of her reach on the driver’s seat. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Agha Rezaei stepped out from behind the counter and squeezed himself into one of the aisles. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The guy steps out and continues to walk through security. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Dress sleeves are rolled up, ponytails tightened, and with squeals of delight, the Amazons—as they’ve christened themselves—step out on the slippery evening grass. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I lowered the sail and scrambled out of the skiff, towing it into the shallows, where Osh stepped out and hoisted the dripping basket onto his shoulder. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He stepped out from a small recess under the stairs that had an entrance to the cellar. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Bertha hands me the note as we step out of my room. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z A huge spider stepped out from under a leaf the wasp had disturbed. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She came back into the audition room, and when she stepped out from behind the screen, she heard the Bavarian equivalent of whoa. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z When she swung open the door, they stepped out onto a little dock cluttered with broken barrels and empty crates. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z When we stepped out of the bedroom, Fozia was sitting with my mother on our sofa. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I’m only two steps out of the building before I dial the number. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z A man stepped out of the shadows into the well-lit yard. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I stood and stepped out of the trees. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Howard and Smith stepped out into the muck and worried. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z We’d step out the front door and say, “Welcome. Our place looks like a tornado’s just hit. Run around inside like we do and have a blast!” Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The closest security guard bounded up the stairs from the sixth floor and onto the roof, in time to see the scythes stepping out. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z A woman, a boy, and a girl, hanging on to one the ’nother’s hands, stepped out of the woods and started heading slow toward us. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Someone has stepped out of the girls’ bathroom. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Mr. Lemoncello, his banana shoes burp-squeaking, stepped out of a room filled with dozens of black-and-white television monitors—the kind security guards watch at their workstations. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Even here, where almost everyone knows me and my parents—maybe because of that fact—my heart races each time I step out of the house. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z And when he stepped out of the saucer, his paws were damp and his whiskers were dripping and his stomach was full. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z She asks the Singer girl Sally to step out into the hall, and several minutes later Sally returns to the room with red-rimmed eyes. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z I step out of the jeep and give her a quick salute. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Curzon stepped out of the shadows and motioned for me to join him. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z When I step out of the car, the gossip fog is like ether. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z I stepped out of my closet to go pay my respects to the dead. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I step out of the elevator and glance around the small lobby. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I stepped out of my panties, socks, and patent-leather shoes and ran into the shower. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z He steps out of the entrance and lets the door shut behind him. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I opened the car door and stepped out. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z She looked like Cinderella in reverse, stepped out from her life at the ball for a day of misery among the ashes. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The building he’d stepped out of had the look of a customs post on a rarely visited frontier. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He had stepped out of his imperturbable usual self. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z At Arnold’s we parked behind Joey’s station wagon just as he was stepping out of the driver’s side. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z The first lady steps out of William Clark’s room, into the long, dark hallway. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z Nali stepped out of the mobile home with her big jar of multicolored corn kernels and a cup that was steaming in her other hand. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Three very big men step out of an alley and start asking me for things. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “We don't want any trouble. Just step out of the car.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z And so, a few months after his father’s death, he stepped out of Maxine’s life for good. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Talking and laughing together, they stepped out into the light. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Rather than argue, I put my crab bucket and money on the edge of the porch and stepped out of my overalls. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as the client was down the hall, Kaz stepped out of the bedroom and knocked on Nina’s door. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He stepped out onto the flagstone sidewalk and tacked the card to the bottom of one of the black patent leather shutters. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Bridge stepped out of her damp shoes, got a banana from the kitchen counter, walked to the couch, and dangled it in front of his face. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Cora had dared to step out among the dancers and close her eyes and twirl and when she opened them Edward was there, his eyes alight. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “Fine,” I say, and open the car’s door to step out into the clean, crisp air. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z You stepped out of the gutter and planted one foot on the lawn. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Adrift, I began to look elsewhere for attention and thus took the first steps out of my child’s realm toward a world of grownups other than my parents. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z The front pas-senger door opened and the bald guy stepped out. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Edward seemed to take a deep breath, and then he stepped out into the bright glow of the midday sun. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z As Mexican officials call out their names, the migrants step out of large cells, some with open-trench toilets brimming with feces and urine. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z I stepped out from behind the curtain, even though I’d promised I wouldn’t. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I step out onto the street awkwardly, thank her for the ride, and she drives away in a hurry to erase what was just said between us. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z When I step out again, the crowd is even thicker. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Nok folded up her map and stuck it under her mattress, Leaving her staff behind, she stepped out of the room and slid her bedroom door shut behind her. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the shower and onto the rug, which rested just beneath the bathroom heater. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Suddenly, Georgie stepped out of the woods and stopped, clearly astonished at the sight of me. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z We step out into open air, this time at the back of the building. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I finished my Misbehavior Report and stepped out of the office to let inmates back into their cells from chow. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Old but grand, like she'd stepped out of a portrait, with silver hair and a royal purple shawl. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z As I neared the gate, a sentry stepped out and blocked my way. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Her skin is an angry red, like she's just stepped out of a scalding bath. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z With a sigh, I folded it over my arm and stepped out into the brightest light I’d seen in months. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z As my captors waited, I stepped out of my shoes one at a time, pressing down on the heels with the opposite foot, wobbling and nearly losing my balance without my arms to steady me. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z A person had stepped out of nothingness and stood behind the ancestors, watching us. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The next day, in the newsroom of the New York Times Washington bureau, Sheehan asked his boss, Robert Phelps, to step out to the lobby for a private conversation. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He opened the door and stepped out of the boat into the room. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z They asked everyone to step out of the bus; then they made us walk through a barricade. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Luna stepped out of her mother’s protective embrace, grabbing Adara’s hand instead. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z She steps out from the bookshelves, a pen still in her hand. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Sarai stepped out of her clammy, wet slip and let it fall to the floor of her dressing room. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Shukumar had stepped out of her way, watching as she moved methodically from room to room. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z When the doors opened, he stepped out into a torch-lit stone passageway quite different from the wood-paneled and carpeted corridors above. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the room so that they could take the woman I was watching, and waited until they passed before going to the door at the end of the hall. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I step out and face the man as the sun sets behind the house. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Boromir stepped out of the circle and stared up into the blackness. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Suddenly a tall, angular man stepped out of the woods. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “All I could think of was to step out on him like he did me.” Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He stepped out to close the shop door, which didn’t totally silence the noise but did make it bearable. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z We step out of the office and nearly knock into Noah. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Before Nathan could respond, Uncle Jet had stepped out of the truck. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Sergio imitated the commanding tone that Gideon had had in his voice, and people stepped out of the way without question. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Rashid hurried to the door and stepped out into the corridor. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z And if he was a visitor to Corabel, why did he look like he had just stepped out of his house in his dressing gown? The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The PSFs were black blurs as they stepped out of our way. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Slowly I disengage myself from the wire, step out of its reach, and continue uphill. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Ma gave me a harsh look as though I had stepped out of line in offering my belated condolences to Mrs. Ruiz. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z The Witchlings got up, but before they stepped out into the woods, they hugged one another. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Uncle Frank stepped out of the apartment and called to Carmen. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z He wiped his black hands on his leather breeches and stepped out into the sunlight of the tiny back yard. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Her father scooped Candice up into a bear hug as soon as he stepped out of the truck. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “Why don’t you get dressed again, and then we’ll talk? Mr. and Mrs. Talbot, maybe we can step out into the hall for a moment.” How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Otto on my back, I stepped out of the door and let it click closed. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I haven’t talked to Abby since I stepped out of her car on Wednesday—and when I realize that, it throws me. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I’ve barely stepped out of the car when my mother throws her arms around me, crushing me against her chest. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Finally, Newt put his notepad down and stepped out from the semicircle, screaming at people to shut up. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z It didn’t seem possible she had stepped out on him. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She’d used some rope to strap the tin to her belt, and before she stepped out of the shade of the sill, she rubbed a little more on her palms. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Everyone scrambled backward as a huge soldier stepped out of the explosion. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z At last, when Ess seemed calm, Jinny stepped out of the tide pool, wincing at the barnacles under her own feet. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z But every once in a while they step out of character and take on the role of nouns. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the hug and frowned at Auntie Aggie. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I take a step out from under the trees so I can scan the river again toward its source. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She had almost finished when the door at the end of the waiting room opened and a nurse dressed in white stepped out. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When he stepped out of the bathroom, there was a girl slightly taller than him standing and staring at him. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The old man stepped out into the light, came forward. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I step out into the hallway and throw the bag down the chute. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I shut the shop door and stand between the display windows, catching my breath before I step out into the rain. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The entire cloister was now on fire, and although firefighters raced toward the blaze, they were intercepted by a young man stepping out of the main gate. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The elevator at the end of the long hall opens and Maribel steps out. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Those who do step out of line often face little unexplained punishments, such as having their schedules or their work assignments unilaterally changed. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. García, the school lunch matron, opened the door and stepped out, a bell in her hand. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z But Renzo had already turned around and stepped out into the alley. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I step out into the path of an approaching rickshaw and wave my hands. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He steps out of its path easily and it crashes instead into the sunset of stained glass. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He was supposed to be Papa’s hunting dog, but from the moment I stepped out, he would follow me over the farm wherever I went. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z An official-looking man in a somber black coat had stepped out of a building across the street and was striding toward our little group, walking stick in hand. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She stepped out from behind her door wearing a white housedress with a unicorn print. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z A lady stepped out of the crowd and approached us. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “Look at this place,” Genie exclaimed, stepping out of the woods and into a crazy overgrown yard. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The fans cheered when Seabiscuit stepped out onto the track, then gave him two more ovations as he paraded to the post and loaded into the gate. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z An aide steps out from the room across the hall and startles me. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z When he stepped out of his car, white men jumped him. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I step out of my room, out the front door, down the eight flights of steps. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Barrel-maker John Flynn was also working in the building and had just stepped out on the platform for a breath of air when he was startled by a tremendous noise behind him. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Now she merely ground her teeth as she stepped out to the porch and made her way around the side of the house through the nico- tiana growing all wild and out of control. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked as if she had stepped out of a glossy magazine. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He hurried to the door and stepped out into the bright sunlight. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Spender watched as the small port opened and Hathaway, the physician-geologist—they were all men of twofold ability, to conserve space on the trip—stepped out. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z At that moment, however, Hattie Parker stepped out of the general store. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Momma stepped out of the truck with dusk as a backdrop. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z The chickens stepped out, at first tentatively, then wildly, as if they’d been loosed from prison. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z They stepped out into the immense courtyard with red walls and columns, carved green and gold. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Abby pushes and holds one open with her hip, and I step out into the soft afternoon warmth. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Near one hundred soldiers stepped out . of the ranks and snapped to attention. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Pausing a beat, I open the door and step out into the warm sun. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z She was out of her blouse, now she had let her skirt drop to the ground and was stepping out of it, while he looked on impatiently, hands on hips. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Mr. Jackson cried as he stepped out from backstage. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Park opened the door and was about to step out when his dad's voice stopped him. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z It was as if he had stepped out of a comic book. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z “One other thing, Miss Lockwood,” he says just before I step out. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray must’ve noticed me crying, because he asked the doctor if he could step out with him for a second to talk about rehab stuff. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I step out of Mom’s car just as she hisses, “Don’t you dare, Izzy! You get right back into my car!” Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z A door of the van slides open, and four white men in sandstone-colored uniforms step out and flank the sidewalk leading to our house. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Mr. Van Sandtford steps out on the porch to join me, and his eyes sweep over his farm as he checks bam, silo, and fields in the manner of a farmer. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z As we stepped out of the quest gate, our avatars were each awarded a huge amount of experience points and several thousand credits. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “Be careful, dear,” the man says as I step out, the bells attached to the door jingling. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z I get there at the same time Bertha steps out of my room. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I stepped out onto the catwalk and hollered to the driver: “Pizza and coffee?” Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It was as if he had stepped out of his body and was watching himself listen to Min. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z When an old man carrying a canvas bag appeared, talking quietly to himself, the bull terrier stepped out and awaited him. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z We were the first colored family on this block, and for the first few weeks we were very aware of our “coloredness” every time we stepped out the front door. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z When it came to a stop León and Eugene stepped out. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z After the departing villagers passed the river, at a spot where the water ran swift and deep, Alyce stepped out of the woods. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I step out of the bedroom and join Mrs. Malloy, who is in the kitchen filling a teakettle with water. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “I’m living for Mr. Hayes’s Instagram,” Harriett says as we step out of the frozen yogurt store, a smoothie in one hand and her phone in the other. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z When she was nearly there, the back door of the van swung open and a policeman stepped out. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave me a contemptuous look that turned to a stare when Camilla—hair tousled, tugging at her skirt—stepped out behind me. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I’m just about to step out into the meadow, when crack! Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z The next morning, in the newsroom of the Washington Post, assistant managing editor Ben Bagdikian stepped out of a meeting and was handed a slip of paper. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z When we stepped out, I could feel that the day’s heat had let go. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Are very passionate in all that they do and step out in front to do what must be done to accomplish every task with quality. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z An old woman stepped out of the kitchen, wiping her hands on an apron. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z I step out and fore I know it, she got her diaper off and that little monkey done climbed on that toilet, holding herself up so she don’t fall in, going tee-tee for herself. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Carefully she opened the case, and Seal, gray with white feet, stepped out. Sarah, Plain and Tall 1985-04-25T00:00:00Z Papa thought he might have stepped out for a breath of fresh air. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z She needed to be sure, though, and so she risked stepping out from the bush. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Before long she found herself stepping out of the grass onto one of those rivers of stone she’d seen from the hill: something else to wonder at. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The effect was as though I had just stepped out of a prison. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Had it somehow stepped out of the nightmare and—? A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Suddenly, Principal Lyons stepped out of his office. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z As Jule exited one shop, a young man stepped out of the place opposite. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z As I stepped out of the bedroom, Pa loaded up his plate and John’s from the fireplace, then turned to go out to the barn. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z The helper stepped out from the shadows; he was grunting like a bear. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z As a police car screeched to a stop, we stepped out into the street, meeting it, hailing it to ask for directions. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I figured it was the best offer I would get, so I stepped out from behind the school bus. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z My gown slides into a puddle of cloth that I can easily step out of. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The bouncer at the Bear Flag steps out on the porch in his shirtsleeves and stretches and yawns and scratches his stomach. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He stepped out of the car and slammed the door. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z When people saw him coming, everybody just stepped out of the way. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z The two officers stepped out of their car. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Then Farrow tucked his slip of paper back into his pocket and stepped out into the hallway, leaving my door standing open. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Guys stepped out of his path, giving him passage, as if reacting to some secret signal. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Charity steps out of her car to get a better view, walking north, against the stampede...and finally sees what everyone is running from. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The door to the office swung open, and the two men stepped out. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Winston picked his way up the lane through dappled light and shade, stepping out into pools of gold wherever the boughs parted. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Then I step out of the ring and start shoving my way out of the circle. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z So I pushed the cardboard flap forward and, right there on the green lawn of Julia Bishop’s home in Lake Forest, Illinois, I stepped out of the book and into Julia’s arms. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Yossarian stepped out of the way with resignation finally when he saw it was hopeless to try to reason with him. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Then I stepped out of the car awkwardly, having to use the frame for support. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The band did not step out on the stage but rose from some hidden basement. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z At one point, he stepped out looking even more confused than before, and walked over to where I sat. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z He was shot and killed by his white neighbor just as he stepped out of 8800. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I feel exposed, like I’m stepping out of the shower and someone is watching me wrap a towel around my boys. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Every once in a while, when Brandon stepped out of the room, Candice went to the Atlanta real estate webpages to see if her house was on the market. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z After they were gone, Dr. Philobosian waited a full five minutes before stepping out from behind the drapes. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Before I could make a plan, the door slapped open and a tall, bony woman stepped out. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “The ship. It came from the sky again, landed, and the tall man stepped out and talked to me, telling me little jokes, laughing, and it was pleasant.” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Here, in northwestern New Mexico, the heat was dry, and all you had to do was step out of the sun and the temperature dropped dramatically. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Imagine that late one spring day, you step out of the dark and into a world of bright windows and polished floors, winking copper pots, shining suits of armor, and tapestries sewn in gold. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z A short distance down the passageway, the deck opened like a trapdoor, and a teenage girl stepped out, walking lightly despite the manacles on her ankles. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Mami took one step out, but before she could leave, hot urine trickled down my legs into a pool on the floor. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the trailer into the warm early morning. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z I stared at them blankly for a second, then stepped out of the car. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Next the front door opened and Rex stepped out. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Miranda stepped out on the porch in a nightgown and wrapper. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She grabbed the microphone pole like Diana Ross, stepped out in front of us—her Supremes—then cleared her throat. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z She stepped out of the way, but the figure that emerged was not Minya. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z When I stepped out of the immersion bay, Og was standing there waiting for me. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I stared at her as I stepped out of the tunnel. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Jule stepped out of the dress and hung it back on the hanger. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I took a few more steps out and the cool, blue water came all the way up to my arms. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I quickly slam it shut, just as a woman steps out of the house. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Physis says, Let Nature be our guide; step out of the way of the environment, and it will know how to keep itself healthy. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z When she stepped out of her mom’s car, I saw her take a deep breath. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z The rain had stopped and 1 stepped out of bed and across the floor to the window. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z I had only to open the gate latch and step out. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I leave the light on as I step out and keep the door open so Malcolm and Tagoe don’t get weird about going back in. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “I’ll get everything ready,” she said, and half stepped out the door. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Gus pulled down the corners of his lips, stepped out from the wall, squared his shoulders, doffed his cap, bowed low and spoke with mock deference: “Yessuh.” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z As the Savage stepped out of his taxicopter a convoy of gaily-coloured aerial hearses rose whirring from the roof and darted away across the Park, westwards, bound for the Slough Crematorium. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z It was evident from the moment he stepped out onto the lawn that something was up, because the dummies had not yet been put out. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z He looked down and realized he’d been about to step out of line. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z A wave of desert heat knocked the wind out of his lungs when Nathan finally stepped out of his father’s SUV. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z We stepped out into Bedford Avenue, and Fern, who hadn’t forgotten, looked up at the armory and cried, “Say it, Uncle Darnell. Say it!” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the car and walked to the tall, wooden front gates of the house. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Joe looked back at the room and then stepped out, took the key from the inside, locked the door, and put the key in his pocket. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z George stepped out and opened the car door for me. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z We step out of the lobby onto a grassy hilltop, and my jaw drops. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z “Well, well...look who’s outside,” her mother said breezily as they stepped out of the house ten minutes later. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “To step out of the region of legality requires an extraordinary push of circumstance,” the old man yelled. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Most everyone in the neighborhood has stepped out of their home to marvel at our light—like moths entranced by the lick of a hot campfire flame. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I turn off the water and drip dry a little, slide back the curtain, and step out of the tub. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z As if in answer, about halfway down the passage a door slid open and Jackson stepped out into the passage. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Armpit could smell the slow-cooked meat as soon as he stepped out of the car. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I step out of the elevator and let myself into Dylan’s apartment because we’re that tight. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Curly pulled a yellow poncho over his glistening head and stepped out into the endless drizzle. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I was so absorbed in the movie that real life feels slightly unreal; I have the uncanny sense of having stepped out of the screen and onto the street. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Reality only exerts its pressure through the needs of everyday life—the need to eat and drink, to get shelter and clothing, to avoid swallowing poison or stepping out of top-story windows, and the like. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Just as Alex was about to raise his hand and ask about the cupcakes, a runner came with a note for Mrs. Hamlin, who stepped out of the room to read it. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Coraline’s mouth dropped open in horror and she stepped out of the way as the thing clicked and scuttled past her and out of the house, running crablike on its too-many tapping, clicking, scurrying feet. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z Blake stepped out of the cabin and crossed his arms. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Any cowboy passing by at that moment might have fallen off his horse had he seen me step out the front door. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Of course,” a man said, as he stepped out of the crowd to help. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Miles stepped out the front door right before Charlie came barreling out of the kitchen, aiming for me. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z As though conjured by her thoughts, Ruby stepped out into the garden. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z They seem to be stepping out of the building. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He opened the door and the white man stepped out and looked back at Shorty as he went toward his office. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Flags waved and film cameras rolled, and a military band played as the pilots stepped out of the plane and began walking down a stairway onto a red carpet. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I step out, wrap my shivering body in a towel, and head back into my room. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z No one realized what was happening at the moment he stepped out and approached the gentleman wearing the fine, gray suit. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z A preacher stepped out of the crowd and approached Hickey, a Bible in his hand. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z It wasn’t until he stepped out of the sea, hearing shrieks of surprise and the chanting of his name, that he realized he’d won. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I noticed there were some males in the corner who had actually stepped out of the room because I guess they had a little “something in their eyes,” but I still kept talking. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Aden stepped out from the loft like it was no big deal. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Even with her head on the pillow she’d see a big lot of sky, and if it was warm enough, she could get all the fresh air she wanted by stepping out onto the balcony. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z All that greeted me as I stepped out onto the rocky shore was a gentle wind. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z SJ: For stepping out of line in class a while back. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z People started asking about the Marvels, and Joseph loved refilling the teapots and putting out the halfeaten food for all the members of the invisible family, who he always said had just stepped out. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z A roughneck in coveralls stepped out of the crowd and faced the house. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Finally I stepped out from the shadow of the tree and hurried around the block to our house. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She gathered up her dress and stepped out and headed toward her flat, and as she turned to go I gave her one last little wave. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “Good evening,” she managed to say, and Kaisa pulled back the door for her politely, and Ash stepped out into the chilly night. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to step out under the gray overcast sky alone and feel its chill work its way under my skin. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Mom stepped out of the pony pen and looked up into the air. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z When I step out of the bathroom, James is at the big sink, filling the bucket. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z But she changed her mind at the door and didn’t step out. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I pull my backpack over my shoulder and step out of the car. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Sometimes Mr. Richardson’s cell phone—a cell phone!—would ring and he would extend the antenna as he stepped out into the hallway. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He opened the door of the little car and stepped out. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z I step out of the closet, lock it, and hurry to my room, trying to slip silently upstairs. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Early September was always hot, but there was now a chill surrounding it, one that hadn’t been there when we stepped out a few minutes ago. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I finally exhaled and stepped out of the truck. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z As I stepped out with the bonobo, he stared at the butterflies pas- sionlessly, but his eyes did dart around as he watched them. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He’s worked through lunch, and when he steps out of his office building it is colder, the light fading rapidly from the sky. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Popper had read that penguins are extremely curious, and he soon found that this was true, for stepping out, the visitor began to inspect the house. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z The pond is not a large one - a quarter of a mile around its perimeter perhaps - so that by stepping out to any promontory, one can command a view of its entirety. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z I stepped out on Mrs. Brown’s back stoop and scaled and cleaned the perch. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Then I opened the door and stepped out into the sweaty, frantic afternoon. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z When he heard the rustle of leaves, Bran used the reins to make Dancer turn, expecting to see his friends, but the ragged men who stepped out onto the bank of the stream were strangers. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Then a tall, broad-shouldered man stepped out of the pickup truck. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Could you step out of the car, please?” he said. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He narrowly missed a collision with Leafie, stepping out of Dye’s store. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z But to our surprise she swept open the screen door and stepped out onto the porch. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Jumping down, I ran around and helped her out, like she was Cinderella stepping out of a coach. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I stepped out from under the tree and looked up. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Not until they’d stepped out into the cold night air did they throw off the Cloak, glad to be able to breathe properly again. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Time to step out in the cold and back to my room. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He kissed her, but she stepped out of his arms. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The only person he cared about stepped out of the hovercraft without any fanfare at all. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z After dropping off his bags, the guest stepped out to a pay phone on the street and called his wife. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z A herd of roe-deer in a European zoo stepped out of their corral when the gate was left open. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Nils finally came around but Lelia didn’t say much and he said he had to step out for more crushed ice. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The doors slide open, and we step out into the corridor. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z They took their final sips of opal-haworthia potion, threw their hands up, and stepped out from behind the trees, ready to fight. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z No wonder Lissa had been scared when I stepped out of the woods. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Farid had told me on the way there that Karteh-Seh had been one of the most war-ravaged neighborhoods in Kabul, and, as we stepped out of the truck, the evidence was overwhelming. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the kitchen and stopped in front of a spiral staircase leading up to the second floor. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Then I pulled up the legs of my sweatpants as high as I could and stepped out into the cold and muddy flow. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z We stepped out to find dozens of cell phones hoisted in our direction as we were engulfed by a chorus of cheers. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z And then Edward stepped out from the trees, his skin faintly glowing, his eyes black and dangerous. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Fadi stepped out of the boys’ bathroom and froze like a rabbit hearing a hawk. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Robert was breathing heavily by the time they reached the bottom of the stairs, his face red in the lantern light as they stepped out into the darkness of the crypt. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Magdalys pulled the keys out and stepped out of the way as a flood of prisoners surged out. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He reached down and ran a hand over it, remembering the sight of his father stepping out of the market, the paper bag in the crook of his arm. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I thanked him and stepped out onto the wet neon reflections of the road. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I open the kitchen door, step out, wait a moment for vision. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z If it was someone they felt had stepped out of his place, they shot out the windows. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Would a squat woman step out and ask the man to please stop? Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z We step out of the bathroom, and there’s Garrett, blue eyes shining. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z James Ford steps out of the box office thinking Booth is pulling some crazy stunt to get attention. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z It was a step out from our barren world and into a more enchanting one. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z At the head of the travelers strode Fflewddur, stepping out briskly on his long, spindly shanks. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z “Yeah,” I said, stepping out of the bus door. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “When I stepped out of my sedan chair, the villagers said, ‘Ahhh,’ at my good shoes and my long gown. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Half Baked,” I reply, stepping out onto the porch and pulling the door shut behind me. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Ana’s eyes narrowed and she stepped out into the corridor, pulling her door shut behind her. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Just as I’m stepping out of the bathroom, the front door of our apartment kabooms as it opens. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Zeitoun was stepping out when he heard a voice calling his name. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Gaily yanked the door open and stepped out into the hall, but before anyone could react, he popped his head back in the room. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He was looking at her like she’d stepped out of the pages of his comics, a living, breathing soul mate to Aditya, that wild, curly haired girl come to life. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z There followed percussive thumping as they stepped out and swung the doors shut. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The man holding the feet opened the door and stepped out. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z We step out into the hold with our family’s empty pods. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “At last,” she thought exultantly as she stepped out of the cab. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Silent they stood now above and spoke no word, until Gandalf stepped out upon the paved terrace at the stair’s head. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I hear footsteps and flushes and running water, and I wait until I know for sure no one is here before I step out. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The holograms display a giant photo of me stepping out of Hideo’s home at night, of him leaning in to kiss me, of his hand still holding on to mine. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I take a deep breath, then step out of the shadows and stumble toward the hospital's entrance. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “You needn’t make such a ruckus,” said Brangwain Spurge, stepping out of the privy, drenched in sweat. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z When Jacqueline and I stepped out into the yard to wait for the burning, I raised my head toward the sun thinking, One day I may just see my mother there. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Feeling that familiar pulsing annoyance behind his eyes, like an ever present headache when Ashish was around, Rishi pulled on a light sweater and stepped out from behind the closet door. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He tips the driver excessively and steps out of the car. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z About four hours later, a red Acura pulled into the mall parking lot, and this hipster-looking Asian girl stepped out and shielded her eyes against the sun as she looked around. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I recognize him because he's on the lacrosse team and looks like he stepped out of an Abercrombie & Fitch catalog. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Toby stepped out of the booth and got between Luke and Lily. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Halfway across, I saw someone, a man it looked like, step out from the shadows behind a Ford sedan parked close to the courthouse’s rear entrance. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z And at that there was a rustling among the leaves, and the branches parted, and a man stepped out. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z So all three of them stepped out boldly—or as boldly as they could—toward the assembly of animals. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z Professor Swann looks both ways, then pulls his hat a bit lower over his forehead before stepping out onto the sidewalk. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z We rose and stepped out of the boat. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z I was really looking forward to stepping out of a spacecraft traveling 18,000 miles an hour. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He found a door handle and turned it and stepped out quickly, holding his hand up to keep the sun out of his eyes. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z A smiling Heath Huxley, his perfectly proportioned teeth shining like a white picket fence, stepped out of the principal’s office and stroked his sleek black mane. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Sneaked around, plotted, and stepped out every night the girl demanded. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He hurriedly steps out of the White House and walks over to see Secretary of War Stanton. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z I step out of my second life the same way I stepped out of my first, holding too few things and with great uncertainty about what will happen next. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He stepped out into full view, with the prince clinging to him like a shadow. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z When I was as tall as the washing machine, I stepped out on the back porch one night, and some heavy, ruffling, windy, clawed thing d;ved at me. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Heather’s stepping out of a room—everything in me stills. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I set down my suitcase on the shoulder and, stepping out to face the oncoming traffic, tentatively stuck out my thumb. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z When little Willy stepped out of the city hall building, he felt ten feet tall. Stone Fox 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The driver and a woman dressed in country clothes were gently helping a frail woman with gray in her hair step out of the carriage. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Nailer and Nita and Tool all stepped out from the vines and clambered up the raised rail bed to the tracks. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He picked up his bags and stepped out into the mud and stones of a path that led into the town. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Clutching my mom’s phone in my left hand, I stepped out of the car. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z As he was speaking, he put the lamp on a bracket on the wall, and stepping out, took my luggage; he had carried it in before I could forestall him. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z He stepped out of his canoe and walked up to a man, a soldier of some kind, standing on the grassy median—New Orleanians called it the neutral ground. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z My little brothers and I stepped out of the car and walked into the church’s lower-level door, which opened to the basement. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z It was like I was stepping out of one of those little green houses in a Monopoly game. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I don’t know what I’d been intending to do, but when Ruth said this, for some reason, without really thinking about it, I just stepped out of the car. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I step out of the little van and go to the stand across the street to buy two cans of Coco Frio. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Miss Honey had heard the sound of Matilda's feet racing over the gravel and now she straightened up and turned and stepped out of the rose-bed as the child came running up. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z When the doors opened, I was the last to step out into a large open room with brown leather couches. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Just then, a bull stepped out from around a train. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Das stepped out of the car and stretched his legs by squatting briefly to the ground. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The old man was silent at this, and Wang Lung unfastened his girdle and stepped out of his clothing. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z From the lift the Savage stepped out into the midst of them. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z They stepped out from the Forest, and found a wide sweep of grass welling up before them. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The robe fluttered as she stepped out in the warm breeze. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She stepped out from under the tree then. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He hung up his gun belt and stepped out of his boots as I bustled about the kitchen. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The shower washes away some of my jumbled thoughts, and by the time I step out, I feel a little calmer about being here. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A young man stepped out of the crowd. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I wasted no time in stepping out of what had been Sarah’s—Norah’s—scrubs, leaving them in a heap on the floor. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z His eyes seem like they’re about to burst from his face, but once he’s up, I unbuckle his belt and pants and squat to push them down so he can step out of them. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z After all the tests had been turned in, the pencil woman stepped out of the room, leaving the children to bite their nails and watch the clock. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I gasp a bit and slowly lift the lid, feeling like she might step out of it. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z I pulled off the highway and onto the gravel, then stepped out of the car and gazed up at Buck’s Peak. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z As Evers pulled into the driveway of his home in Jackson, Mississippi, white supremacist and Klan member Byron De La Beckwith was hiding, waiting for Evers to step out of his car. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “Millie stepped out but will be back in about half an hour.” Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Ahead of me, Miles stepped out from behind a tree. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z If he was meaning to say that my father was stepping out of his place or such, then we was in big trouble. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They were stepping out and blocking me so I couldn’t get past. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z He was just about to shout Alec’s name when a shadow appeared in front of him, stepping out from behind a tree. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z At ten thirty they stepped out onto the porch under the North Portico. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Grandpa Nyles said, making no move to step out of the pickup. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z Nothing good, I imagined, could be happening inside if so many locks had to be breached to go in or step out. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Then his shoulders dropped, his face relaxed and he looked up; it seemed to me that he’d stepped out of himself. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I felt like I’d unzipped my skin and momentarily stepped out of it, leaving a crazy person in charge. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Wild stepped out of the Caird beside Shackleton “as easy and unconcerned as if he had stepped out of his car for a stroll in the park,” the Boss recalled later. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z He simply unzipped it down the front, pulled it down over his legs and stepped out of it. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z I lunged for it, but she took a few steps out of my reach. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Jeanne stepped out into the yard just as her father appeared around the corner of the house, yawning and wiping his face, his hairy belly peeking out from under his shirt. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I let the curtains untwist and I stepped out and gawked. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Dr. Philobosian stepped out into the street, looked both ways, and ran straight across through the door opposite. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z We heard grunting, and slow feet dragging, until finally Needles stepped out. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z He steps out of the room but remains in the doorway. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She tested it by stepping out of her hiding place and into the path of a sailor coming along the deck with a bag of tools. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z We stepped out of the cluttered shack into the dazzling sunshine. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The crowd became silent as Mayor Smiley stepped out into the street. Stone Fox 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I smile back at him before stepping out of the jeep. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I stepped out into the hall and peered down the stairs. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He stepped out on the silent carpet and looked into each of the cabinets in turn. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I continue walking, counting my steps out carefully. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I say, turning on him as we step out on our floor. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z David steps out in front of the Director. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z It was back in third grade and Mrs. McNulty, our teacher, had stepped out of the class for a smoke or something and bam! Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I hang up on David, slip the phone in my pocket, and step out of the bathroom. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z From there, an illusion of Aru’s mother stepped out into the Hall of the Gods. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z As the meeting progressed—and grew heated—the attorney who previously had wanted to accept Holmes’s mortgage stepped out of Chamberlin’s office and entered the room where Holmes waited, ostensibly for a drink of water. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Ma gently pushes me ahead of her so I’m the first one to step out of the guardhouse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z He drove here with Nick—they turn off the car and step out when they see us. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z When he stepped out of the hospital door the grounds overwhelmed him: the cropped shrubbery, the edged lawns, the undeviadng walks. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I sit on the steps out in front of my building, and I'm trying to think about who I can go to and ask them, How'd you stay out? How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I step out and see two men walking away from me, their backs turned so they don't notice that I've just climbed out of La Casita. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I ran down the steps out to the circle we’d laid earlier to protect us. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Roommates were forever stepping out of showers, and waitresses appeared out of nowhere to deliver the onion rings and breakfast burritos that stained the pages of the manuscripts. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Before either could throw a punch, a familiar voice said, “Hang on, Dennis, we’ll get this sorted,” and Martin stepped out of the crowd to wedge himself between them. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z When the marvelous meal is consumed, we step out of the restaurant and into the late afternoon light just as a pickup camper pulls up to the library. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The thin man stepped out of the cauldron, staring at Harry . . . and Harry stared back into the face that had haunted his nightmares for three years. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Pa swung open the door and stepped out of the car. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z I glance over to see the doors at the end of the hallway swing wide open again as Barb and the goody-goody herself step out. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z But let one man step out of the regular thought or the known and trusted pattern, and the nerves of the townspeople ring with nervousness and communication travels over the nerve lines of the town. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Another woman, a younger version of the Matron, stepped out from behind the stall carrying a tray of raw chicken to add to the roaster. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He stepped out with a big cake in hand and gave it to the grooms, who quickly devoured it, then said good-bye to his horse. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z O-Hall was completely still and dark when I stepped out into the hallway. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Kasim reaches for me as I step out of the car. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z And then across the road, the strawberry door on the sunlight-shuttered house opened, and a tiny, frail bird of a woman stepped out. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Certain that no one would be successful Odysseus left the contest and stepped out into the courtyard where the swineherd was talking to the keeper of the cattle, a fellow as trustworthy as himself. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I would have worked, eaten, and slept alongside the other Oranges, or at least stepped out of the shadow of the Yellows and Reds. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She stepped out of the room to give Ivan a chance to get dressed, and then they ran down the stairs. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Marigold stepped out of the car, clutching the museum book tight to her chest. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I stopped and stepped out of the pack when Gino came over. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z A purple-and-brown raptor stepped out in front of the burning theater. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I stepped out from behind the garage and saw my mother’s light was already off. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z When I stepped out into the street, I saw that night had fallen. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z But on Thursday afternoon, in that narrow window between school and rehearsal, I finally see her stepping out of the bathroom near the atrium. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z She stepped out of the shelter of the roots and faced them directly. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z It stopped, the horse’s head hanging in the rain, and the waiter stepped out, opened his umbrella, and came toward the hotel. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z The phone was ringing when he stepped out of the bathroom. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z After stepping out of the elevator, he was led down a corridor and into a large, bare, windowless room where guards removed his blindfold. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z He stepped out of the doorway and scanned the square once again. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z When they stepped out of the car, she had the Seashells stuffed in her ears. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z I quickly stepped out of the tub, dried myself, and put on my underwear and pants. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z “Wait,” he said as she stepped out of the car. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z And with that, the stranger realized that he was being drawn, like it or not, into the conversation and, reluctantly, he stepped out of the shadows, detaching from them like a patch of darkness. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z But when they declared her the winner and she stepped out from behind the screen, there was a gasp. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Then a witch had stepped out of his childhood nightmares to grab him, and he’d lived through that. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Mary Lou started to step out, remembered her state, and ducked back behind the taro plant. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z The cab driver steps out to open my door. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I was on one hundred and fifty-eight when Mr. Cooper, the barber, stepped out of his shop, blocking my way. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “Now, if you will please step out of the room,” said Agent Tillman. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z She stepped out of the black crepe dress where it fell to the floor, and stood in her heels and underwear, surveying the possibilities on the wardrobe racks, mindful of the passing minutes. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z When I step out past the fence with its razor wire, I will make sure the world knows who they were and what they sacrificed. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Maybe someone got brave and decided to step out of the Garden’s bounds. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z But when Ocean opened my door that day, I stepped out into a different world. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Rydell stepped out of the shadows, and in the light from the corner streetlight I could see his face was bruised and swollen; blood was splattered down the front of his T-shirt. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z He got away from Mr. Charrington and went down the stairs alone, so as not to let the old man see him reconnoiter- ing the street before stepping out of the door. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z The vehicle had stopped at the wicket; the driver opened the door: first one well-known form, then another, stepped out. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I step out onto the creek, reach for the hat, pick it up, go through. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Here, he and Juana might have stepped out of the wheel rut, and these people from the inland, these hunters, could follow, could read a broken straw or a little tumbled pile of dust. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z He places his bowler hat on his head and takes Isobel’s arm as they leave the warmth of the café, stepping out once again into the rain. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The car pulled up to the front door of the mansion, and a woman in a sequin-studded sari stepped out. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I step out, realizing this is the first time I've seen my whole self in a mirror since I was fourteen. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I stepped out of the house, careful not to disturb my science project—the Foucault pendulum suspended from the porch roof. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z “Yes, sir ...” I stepped out and closed the door. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z But suddenly two large ladies stepped out of a cafe, laughing and arguing. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z The young woman stepped out of the way, eyeing me a little apprehensively as I followed Farid into the small house. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z A man stepped out of the shadows, heavyset, thick of neck, shambling. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She grabbed the microphone pole like Diana Ross, stepped out in front of us—her Supremes—then cleared her throat. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He stepped out to close the shop door, which didn’t totally silence the noise but did make it bearable. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z ‘Don’t come out, it’s too cold,’ somebody shouts at her or at my father, who steps out onto the porch. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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