Held in A Sentence

    1

    A bakery box held four small French pastries.

    2

    A form melted from the shadows before her, and she held her breath.

    3

    A hand held mask covered her face.

    4

    A rhinestone barrette held her hair in a messy updo.

    5

    A short time later, she sagged against the toilet, ignoring Pierre as he tsked and held her hair.

    6

    A smile escaped despite Jenn's wariness, and the model held out a manicured hand.

    7

    A'Ran held out his arm as well, saying, "I agree."

    8

    Absent one of those gizmos to see around corners or a newspaper with a hole in it to held high like all the really cool spies do, Dean tried the direct approach.

    9

    Across the room, Darkyn held the tension of a taut rubber band.

    10

    After a moment, she stepped forward and held out her hands to Destiny.

    11

    After all these years, he still held regrets.

    12

    Alex dragged the chair to the table and held it for Carmen.

    13

    Alex held a chair for Lori, and Josh glanced uncomfortably at Carmen, running a hand through unruly red hair as he spoke under his breath in a sarcastic tone.

    14

    Alex held his arms out to Destiny.

    15

    Alex held out a hand and smiled.

    16

    Alex tried to disentangle Destiny, but she held on tight and started to whine.

    17

    All eyes were on him as he held the infant in front of him, one hand under her body and the other supporting her head.

    18

    All my dreams and longings have come to fruition in a single instant when dearest Joshua held me close and my world was sunshine.

    19

    And then, his face as she held his hand; he was trying to convey something.

    20

    Andre held out his hand.

    21

    Andre was rendered dead-dead while Rhyn was stuck in Hell, killed by the same brother who held Rhyn prisoner.

    22

    Another held him accountable, with remorse causing him to take his own life.

    23

    Arnie held out his fist to her without opening it.

    24

    As if sensing her fear, Darkyn held out his hand once more.

    25

    As Jackson approached, Claudia held her mask back to her face.

    26

    As soon as she hung up, she held Dean close.

    27

    As they neared the car, he held the keys up to her.

    28

    At first she said nothing but when he tried to rise, she grabbed his wrist and held it, her long nails cutting into his flesh.

    29

    Before Jackson could reach her, she had grabbed Cassandra by the throat from mid-air and held her above her head.

    30

    Betsy held my hand, sensing the fear in my voice as I spoke.

    31

    Betsy returned to the room and I held my hand over the phone and turned to her.

    32

    Bianca held her breath and waited, able to feel the tension between them even with her eyes closed until he spoke again.

    33

    But he realized Fitzgerald held the upper hand—at least for the present.

    34

    By the time he neared the woman, she'd crossed the intersection where the water fight would be held later, and was passing the bank in the heart of town.

    35

    Carmen held her close.

    36

    Carmen held out a hand.

    37

    Carmen held the gate open as the old truck sputtered through - and then died.

    38

    Connor held her shoulders.

    39

    Connor held his arm.

    40

    Connor held Sarah, her face buried in his chest.

    41

    Connor passed out the champagne, and held up his glass.

    42

    Connor still held the camera, recording the action.

    43

    Cringing, she held out her hand.

    44

    Cynthia dropped the bundle on the sofa and held the dress up in front of the woman.

    45

    Cynthia dropped to the couch and held the cool rag to her face as a new wave of nausea clutched her stomach.

    46

    Cynthia held her young charge tightly about the shoulders.

    47

    Cynthia just shook her head, not answering, until Dean held her at arm's length and insisted on a response.

    48

    Cynthia looked about to cry, but her anger held her tears in check, at least until they were back in bed.

    49

    Cynthia released the tears she'd held in check.

    50

    Damian held out his hand to her.

    51

    Damian held up his hand.

    52

    Damian wrapped his arm around her and held her close for a moment, torn between thoughts of her naked and thoughts of his brother's death.

    53

    Darian began to cry, and she held him tighter.

    54

    Darian held his head, and she wrapped her arms around him, wishing she could protect him from the dark memories breaking free.

    55

    Darian held out his as well, and Jule took both their hands, at once bombarded with Bianca's cool energy and Darian's hot energy.

    56

    Darian held up his hand and stared at it.

    57

    Darkyn held out a hand to her.

    58

    Dean considered pointing out that Annie's reference to their "shared secret" didn't seem to refer to a pastoral hug, but held his tongue.

    59

    Dean held back the door and Fitzgerald brushed past him, turning into the parlor where most of the Bird Song guests were gathered.

    60

    Dean held his comment.

    61

    Dean held his temper.

    62

    Dean held his tongue.

    63

    Dean held his wife closely, expecting more tears, but they didn't come.

    64

    Dean held the door for him and he entered.

    65

    Dean held the key in his hand and glanced at the check.

    66

    Dean moved close enough to bump Fitzgerald but held his temper.

    67

    Dean remembered Shipton's luggage and the container that held the rope.

    68

    Dean simply held out his hand.

    69

    Dean stood up and held her close so she couldn't see his cheering smile.

    70

    Dean took his wife's hand and pulled her to her feet and held her until her sobbing subsided.

    71

    Dean wanted to say the obvious—that the location was her suggestion—but held back.

    72

    Dean wasn't anxious for Westlake to pursue the conversation and was relieved that the subject apparently held no interest for him.

    73

    Death held out her hand, and an hourglass with black sand appeared in her palm.

    74

    Deidre held her breath and hoped her heartbeat wasn't as loud to him as it was to her.

    75

    Deidre held his gaze, heart quick but calm in her decision.

    76

    Deidre held his gaze, wishing she knew the right answer to anything.

    77

    Deidre held no warmth at all for Darkyn, but she could understand that the girl didn't belong in this mess.

    78

    Deidre let the tears fall that she'd held back.

    79

    Deidre rose and held out her hand.

    80

    Deidre slumped and held her head up with her hands.

    81

    Deidre sucked in a breath and held it, squeezing her eyes closed.

    82

    Destiny had finally reached the point that she would tolerate being held by Lori, but after a few minutes she was ready to get down or go to Alex, Carmen or Jonathan.

    83

    Dr. Bell gave her a down pillow, which she held against her to increase the vibrations.

    84

    Edith Shipton took the garment and held it against herself.

    85

    Elisabeth held her head in her hands, slowly shaking it.

    86

    Elisabeth held his arm.

    87

    Elisabeth held his face in her hands.

    88

    Elisabeth held his face.

    89

    Elisabeth held the first page in her hand and printed across the top read, 'God's Promise Unfolding'.

    90

    Elisabeth stood up, but Jackson held her arm.

    91

    Elise held out a meal bar, which Lana accepted.

    92

    Even his voice held a mocking note.

    93

    Fascinated by the texture of his palm, she took and held his hand up until she was able to see the roughness of his calloused palm.

    94

    Feeding was so wrapped up in sexuality for him that men held no appeal.

    95

    Felipa took her from his arms and held her.

    96

    Five more grabbed Sarah, and two held Connor.

    97

    For a long moment they held each other, lost in a sweet moment of oneness.

    98

    For a moment he held her, looking down at her face.

    99

    For a moment he held Zach, body in one hand and head cradled in the other.

    100

    For a moment they held each other and kissed.

    101

    For once, she hadn't corrected his English, only nodded once more and held out her arm for the bracelet.

    102

    Four of the music cabinets housed Jackson's works, the remaining two held other composers' music.

    103

    Fred held a large white handkerchief to his face.

    104

    Fred O'Connor reluctantly held out the century-old notebook.

    105

    Fred reached for the picture but Claire held on to it.

    106

    Fred reached in his shirt pocket and with a smile and a flourish, held out a check.

    107

    Fred scratched his head as he held up the skull for close examination.

    108

    Gabe's step slowed as he neared the man dressed in a white shirt held closed by two buttons and cream linen pants rolled to his knees, as if he'd been walking in the ocean.

    109

    Gabriel crossed to him and held out the healer.

    110

    Gabriel had held her on the beach.

    111

    Gabriel held her gaze a moment longer before his hands dropped, and he walked away.

    112

    Gabriel held his tongue.

    113

    Gabriel held out a vial he'd last seen in the hand of a furious Death.

    114

    Gabriel held the door open for Katie, who took the hint and walked out.

    115

    Gabriel held up his hand.

    116

    Gabriel's jaw ticked as held her gaze for a long moment.

    117

    Giddon held his hands out and the toddler hurled herself into his arms.

    118

    He approached Sarah and held her by the throat.

    119

    He bent down in front of her and held her shoulders.

    120

    He carried a white napkin upon his arm, and held the cup of wine very daintily with three of his fingers.

    121

    He could feel himself getting redder as the man spoke, but for once, he held his temper.

    122

    He couldn't forget the energy of the bond that tore through when he held her on the roof.

    123

    He didn't think he could do much worse, but the fact the Dark One held the key to something he might need to know was not promising.

    124

    He finally held her hand and gently kissed her knuckles.

    125

    He gathered the last of the eggs and placed them in the basket she held.

    126

    He gripped her wrists and held them behind her back.

    127

    He hadn't held a woman in too long, and he'd never held one for the sole purpose of comforting her.

    128

    He held a paper in his hand.

    129

    He held a phone to his ear.

    130

    He held Damian's ring in front of her face and then tucked it into her jeans.

    131

    He held her against him, his dark, spicy-sweet scent seizing her senses.

    132

    He held her another minute, resting his chin on her head.

    133

    He held her around her waist.

    134

    He held her at arm's length, forcing himself out of the cloud of desire tormenting him.

    135

    He held her by the shoulders, his stomach churning from her distress.

    136

    He held her close and breathed in her scent.

    137

    He held her close and whispered over and over, "I'm sorry."

    138

    He held her close as she wept softly into his chest.

    139

    He held her closer and whispered, "We are going to make a date for that when the peanut gallery isn't around."

    140

    He held her face in his hands and kissed her again, this time more urgently.

    141

    He held her face in his hands, searching her eyes.

    142

    He held her face in his hands.

    143

    He held her for a long moment, surprised to find her sorrow echoed in his breast at knowing she might choose to leave.

    144

    He held her for a moment then swept her up in his arms.

    145

    He held her for what seemed like minutes.

    146

    He held her gaze as he spoke.

    147

    He held her gaze for a moment too long before looking away.

    148

    He held her gaze without speaking.

    149

    He held her gaze, and she had the sense that he was looking beyond her, to her soul, examining it as only Death could.

    150

    He held her gaze, gauging her reaction.

    151

    He held her gaze, struck by the aura of power around her.

    152

    He held her hand and returned it to its proper place.

    153

    He held her hand as their pace continued to increase until they were moving at a speed unheard of in humans.

    154

    He held her hand to his lips and kissed her knuckles.

    155

    He held her hand, noting that she felt warmer than usual.

    156

    He held her head in his hands, locked eyes with her and commanded, "Your favorite color is red."

    157

    He held her in place.

    158

    He held her in silence.

    159

    He held her shoulders.

    160

    He held her the whole time she slept.

    161

    He held her tightly and stroked her hair.

    162

    He held her while she wept, whispering, "He's going to get through this, just give him some time."

    163

    He held her without speaking, probably sensing there was little he could say to make her feel better.

    164

    He held his conversation to mundane chit-chat.

    165

    He held his face in his hands, rubbing his eyes, trying to make sense of something that defied all logic.

    166

    He held his glass up.

    167

    He held his hand out inviting her to sit at the piano.

    168

    He held his hands up and obeyed.

    169

    He held his hands up.

    170

    He held his head and leaned into her, struggling.

    171

    He held it closer to his light.

    172

    He held out a bottle of red water.

    173

    He held out a hand, and she hugged him instead of taking it.

    174

    He held out a hand, motioning toward the door.

    175

    He held out an arm she ignored, instead marching past him.

    176

    He held out his American Express.

    177

    He held out his arm towards a closed door leading to another corridor.

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    He held out his arm.

    179

    He held out his fist.

    180

    He held out his hand for the dog to sniff, but Nikolai nuzzled his nose into it instead.

    181

    He held out his hand to her, and when she accepted it, he pulled her close in a comforting embrace.

    182

    He held out his hand to shake.

    183

    He held out his hand, and Dusty clasped his wrist, allowing Damian to Travel them both to Tucson Sector HQ.

    184

    He held out his hand, and Lana held out her wrist.

    185

    He held out his hand, and Yully went to him.

    186

    He held out his hands.

    187

    He held out something to her.

    188

    He held the door open for Claudia and followed her into the room.

    189

    He held the items out for her examination.

    190

    He held the phone out to Lisa.

    191

    He held up a bottle.

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    He held up a hand to Katie.

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    He held up a waist harness.

    194

    He held up Elisabeth's finger, "THIS happened to me."

    195

    He held up his arms as if giving benediction.

    196

    He held up his blood cocktail.

    197

    He held up his hand in a stopping gesture.

    198

    He held up his recently purchased room key as the two ice climbers waved good bye.

    199

    He held up the bone.

    200

    He held up the bottle and retreated to the bathroom.

    201

    He held up the hourglass in the space between them.

    202

    He held up the long syringe.

    203

    He held up the small white bone he'd found at the mine.

    204

    He hugged her, a darker thought crossing his mind as he held her and their child close.

    205

    He kept one hand, in which he clasped his tobacco pouch, inside the bosom of his dressing gown and held the stem of his pipe firmly with the other.

    206

    He lay with his arms behind his head and his eyes held a twinkle of humor that never reached his mouth.

    207

    He looked at the charm dangling from her necklace and held out his hand to her, palm up.

    208

    He never looked directly at her, but the way he held back branches was indication enough that he knew she was there and was thinking of her.

    209

    He noticed she held a sketchpad and was intently drawing–an artist?

    210

    He nudged her off him and onto her side then wrapped his arms around her and held her against him.

    211

    He plucked it out of Gabe's hands and held it up.

    212

    He pulled her close and held her.

    213

    He pulled his hands from behind his back and held them out to her.

    214

    He pulled off the compass and held it out.

    215

    He put his arms around her, held her close and spoke into her hair.

    216

    He reached in his pocket and unfolded a sheet of paper and held it out to Dean.

    217

    He reached into his pocket and held out his hand.

    218

    He released the healer whose arm he held.

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    He rose, held her hand, and led her to the looking glass.

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    He sat on the bed and held her hand.

    221

    He scampered across the lab to a fridge that held cold tools and bottles of mysterious serums, everything except what a normal person put in a fridge.

    222

    He shifted his hand to her neck and held her in place, placing his bloodied wrist against her lips.

    223

    He silently held her close for a moment.

    224

    He snatched her head with his other hand, then held her nose closed as she clamped her mouth shut.

    225

    He squatted down beside the bed and held her hands.

    226

    He stepped away and held his hand out.

    227

    He tried to turn and raise himself to a sitting position while pushing her away, but she held back his arm in a strong grip and locked a crooked arm about his neck.

    228

    He turned his attention back to Jackson and held his hands out.

    229

    He was cold where Andre was warm, and Wynn's direct gaze held no emotion.

    230

    He was peppered with questions from the rescuers, many of whom he recognized, but he held responses to a negative shake of his head and Billy Langstrom's name.

    231

    He went to her, held her close, and kissed her temple.

    232

    He wrapped her arm around her throat as he pulled her into his body and held her there with an arm across her chest.

    233

    Her face softened immediately, and she held her cheek to his.

    234

    Her gaze settled on Jade, whose dark eyes still held the fire of danger.

    235

    Her gaze settled on the statue of Rhyn, whose large eyes held an ominous look too old for his chubby little face.

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    Her gaze went to the general, who held tears in his eyes.

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    Her palms were sweating at the memories the beach house held.

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    Her shape was firm but lush and had fit in his arms with her shoulders settling between his when he'd held her outside of the house.

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    Her voice held resolve, but a hint of worry sat on her brow, so he hugged her.

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    His dark eyes held a glint of humor.

    241

    His eyes glowed turquoise, and he held a glass of wine in one hand.

    242

    His eyes held a glint of humor that never crossed his lips.

    243

    His eyes lingered on her face for a moment, and then he held out his hand.

    244

    His eyes twinkled and his voice held a touch of humor.

    245

    His face was excited as he held out the contents of his hands.

    246

    His gaze burned into her, and she held her breath, awaiting his decision of whether or not to leave her alive.

    247

    His gaze held hers and he tried to talk, but he only managed to cough.

    248

    His glaring spotlight of a flashlight blinded her as he walked to the driver's door, and she held her hand up.

    249

    His guard hadn't lowered; it crashed as he let himself experience every part of her body, her cries and the passionate spirit that held him captive on the beach.

    250

    His hand still held her arm captive.

    251

    His heartbeat was strong and steady, the thick arm wrapped around her as it had been when he held her after they'd made love for the last time before falling asleep.

    252

    His ragged voice held genuine warmth, though, so she took his words at face value.

    253

    His smile was polite, but the eyes held a glint of humor.

    254

    His voice held an accusatory note that Kris ignored.

    255

    His voice held an upbeat note and natural warmth that she liked.

    256

    His work held the rapt attention of his audience.

    257

    How long had it been since he had held her – kissed her?

    258

    I almost died a million times over, and if I didn't know how to enable the shields on the escape pod, I would have burned up in the atmosphere, and if that didn't kill me, then hitting the planet-- He held up a hand, planting it across her mouth when she refused to stop.

    259

    I guess he had some bucks at one time—back when he bought all this land—but his bank account never held a candle to mine.

    260

    I held both her hands in mine.

    261

    I held out my hand; nothing.

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    I miss that and I'm not going to be held back simply because you're afraid to have me wandering around on my own.

    263

    I opened each somewhere in the middle and held it flat on the table after recording the title and page number.

    264

    If she proved to be as he suspected she was, she might find herself the first woman in his society given the official position of strategy battle planner, a position traditionally held by the dhjan alone.

    265

    If that were the case, his attitude would change quickly enough when he held his first baby.

    266

    In fact, he's gone missing, Quinn held a super market tabloid as we shared coffee before starting our day.

    267

    In fact, they held a tenderness she had never seen.

    268

    In his hand he held a bowl of ice cream, and his eyes held a welcome spark of humor.

    269

    It had been a very, very long time since any man had held her.

    270

    It held breakfast for two, and he racked his mind for who the other was.

    271

    It still held about half of its bright red leaves.

    272

    It was her turn to roll her eyes but she held out a hand to Jule.

    273

    It was like my vocal cords opened for me to breath and closed when I held my breath, but that was it.

    274

    It was obvious he was composing; staff paper littered the piano, and he held a pencil between his teeth.

    275

    It was one of those perfect spring days that held the promise of summer.

    276

    It wasn't out of the realm of the possible that the information he needed was hidden in some sort of sadistic treasure hunt created by the sociopathic goddess who held the title of Death before him.

    277

    Jackson closed his eyes, fearing his heart held nothing Elisabeth would desire.

    278

    Jackson grabbed Connor's shoulders, held his eyes and ordered, "Get Elisabeth and lock yourselves in the holding room, now."

    279

    Jackson held back far enough so Connor would not see him, yet close enough to get into the room in a hurry.

    280

    Jackson held Elisabeth's finger and bellowed, "Sarah, get in here, now!"

    281

    Jackson held her arms and locked his gaze.

    282

    Jackson held her at arm's length.

    283

    Jackson held her close.

    284

    Jackson held her without speaking, understanding the depth of her emotion.

    285

    Jackson held his hand out.

    286

    Jackson held his hand up.

    287

    Jackson held his hands to her face.

    288

    Jackson held Sarah's arm as she turned to leave.

    289

    Jackson held Sarah's hand as a gesture of comfort.

    290

    Jackson held the goblet, mortified, yet he had never felt such a hunger, nay––lust, as he did for the contents.

    291

    Jackson noted the two cars and held Elisabeth back a bit, whispering, "Does this mean I won't have to spend another interminable night in an empty bed?"

    292

    Jackson picked up the diamond and held it to the light.

    293

    Jackson retrieved the roast, cut two chops from it, and held one out to her while sitting on a stool.

    294

    Jackson rose and held her hands.

    295

    Jackson stood and held his arm.

    296

    Jackson unwrapped it and held up the bottle of Cristal.

    297

    Jade waited, and Kris held his gaze in silence.

    298

    Jared changed to his human form and held up one hand, holding his back with the other.

    299

    Katie held her breath, awaiting the awful news.

    300

    Katie stood on her tiptoes and looked up, taking one last look at the blue sky before she held her breath and ducked beneath the water.

    301

    Kiera held her breath for her friend as Evelyn stepped forward.

    302

    Kiera held her breath.

    303

    Linda's brow furrowed, but she held out her hand.

    304

    Long, dark hair was held in place at the base of his neck by a thick band of rose gold.

    305

    Lori's voice held an edge.

    306

    Major Brady Hanson held out a hand to the man dressed in the PMF's gray uniform beside him.

    307

    Martha held a twenty-dollar bill.

    308

    Maybe it was the soft accent that held her attention.

    309

    Molly held Bumpus' leash as we strolled down the wide sidewalk.

    310

    Nervous, uneasy, she made her way down the wall toward the Council members, who held court with themselves.

    311

    Now it held about two dozen people, some climbers preparing their equipment and photographers availing themselves of the excellent location where they could look straight down on the climbers below them.

    312

    Once again, I held back.

    313

    Once more, she held the dress in front of herself.

    314

    One of the easels held the painting of the orchid and on the other sat a sketch of him.

    315

    One school of thought held that he was a victim of unproven rumors about Billy Langstrom's accident, spread to Denver by Billy's high school friends.

    316

    Pumpkin held up the hanger, his outfit draped like black robed judge.

    317

    Rhyn lowered his machete and held his hand out.

    318

    Rhyn retreated to the wall and sat with his back against it, staring at the healer that held the woman protectively in his arms.

    319

    Sarah felt unsure about running at first, however Jackson held strong to his conviction that death would be preferable to living as a minion for a madman.

    320

    Sarah held a hand to her chest.

    321

    Sarah held him while he sobbed uncontrollably.

    322

    Sarah held his hand.

    323

    Sarah held his shoulders.

    324

    Sarah held Jackson's hand as they discussed the reality of their situation.

    325

    Shaking and terrified, Deidre nonetheless held his gaze as she closed the distance between them, until she stood less than a foot away.

    326

    She approached him and held his hands.

    327

    She closed her eyes and held her breath against the smells of sulfur and blood.

    328

    She cried out and arched, blinded by pain as he held her against the wall.

    329

    She extracted the few filament-like strands and held them in her fingertips.

    330

    She faced him and held his hands.

    331

    She felt sorry for her and held out her hand with a glance of gentle inquiry.

    332

    She felt the familiar, core-deep connection, the one intimate enough for her body to respond, as he held her gaze.

    333

    She focused on the chart he held up to the light.

    334

    She gave him a puzzled smile and reached out to take the phone he held out.

    335

    She gazed up at him as he held the barn door open for her.

    336

    She glanced down to watch the blood stream down the drain then held up her arm.

    337

    She groaned and held her stomach.

    338

    She hadn't slept all night, afraid of what other secrets the night held.

    339

    She held a hand to her shocked face.

    340

    She held a hand up in front of her face and started naming them.

    341

    She held a handkerchief to her eyes and her face was tearful.

    342

    She held Donnie by the hand.

    343

    She held her breath and stayed still, praying their interest was passing, and they'd move on.

    344

    She held her breath, staring at the configuration as she flew through the atmosphere.

    345

    She held her breath, suspecting what might come next.

    346

    She held her breath, wondering if he meant to respond or not.

    347

    She held her breath.

    348

    She held her face in her hands and shook her head.

    349

    She held her face in her hands.

    350

    She held her forearm out to the door as she approached, glancing again at the gold band around her wrist that Romas had emphasized she needed to wear at all the times.

    351

    She held her grip on his collar.

    352

    She held her hand to her chin.

    353

    She held her hand up as the phone rang.

    354

    She held her hands over her eyes.

    355

    She held her head down.

    356

    She held her head in her hands, tormented by his pain without understanding how she was supposed to help a dead man.

    357

    She held her palm to his chest.

    358

    She held hers up for him to see.

    359

    She held him tighter.

    360

    She held him until he quieted, helped him to his feet and then to the sofa.

    361

    She held him, rubbing his back.

    362

    She held his face in her hands.

    363

    She held his hand longer than she should.

    364

    She held his hand to her cheek and closed her eyes.

    365

    She held his hand.

    366

    She held his limp hand and fought back panic.

    367

    She held it out and looked at it.

    368

    She held it with two hands and retreated to the fountain, unable to shake the instinct that said the dagger on the fountain was the same.

    369

    She held no sway in what happened or played no larger part in their twisted doings.

    370

    She held nothing back as he drove her to sensations and heights she'd never imagined.

    371

    She held on to his hand, as if keeping him from falling off a cliff.

    372

    She held one hand out and the filly nickered, stretching her nose out to touch the hand cautiously.

    373

    She held one up to an ear.

    374

    She held out a hand to Deidre.

    375

    She held out a hand to him, and he took it.

    376

    She held out a hand to Past-Death.

    377

    She held out a hand.

    378

    She held out a saucer and cup.

    379

    She held out her arm instead.

    380

    She held out her hand again.

    381

    She held out her hand and drew near.

    382

    She held out her hand for him to take the sword.

    383

    She held out her hand.

    384

    She held out something that looked like a compass.

    385

    She held out the hourglass.

    386

    She held out the money.

    387

    She held the comb and brush in her hand and tears streamed down her cheeks.

    388

    She held the gate as he carried the bucket of water into the stall.

    389

    She held the hand of the man before her, walking on a dead planet of nothing but rocky hills, dried streams, and cracked earth.

    390

    She held the shoes next to her feet.

    391

    She held up a disposable camera.

    392

    She held up a newspaper.

    393

    She held up an IV bag.

    394

    She held up her arm, uncertain how to release it.

    395

    She held up her bloody arm.

    396

    She held up her hand.

    397

    She held up the bag by its string.

    398

    She held up the picture.

    399

    She held up two fingers again.

    400

    She held up two fingers.

    401

    She hesitated, but saw I still held the knife by my side.

    402

    She leaned against him and he held her close.

    403

    She met his gaze and held it, her pupils dilating and a faint flush spreading across her features.

    404

    She moved closer and held out her hand.

    405

    She moved forward and held Jackson's other arm.

    406

    She only says he held her.

    407

    She picked up the glass and held it up.

    408

    She pulled a pen and paper off the desk in the corner and held them out to him.

    409

    She pulled his arm tighter around her and held his cool hand to her neck.

    410

    She reached for the papers Molly held.

    411

    She released the breath she held, the danger averted.

    412

    She rubbed her temples and issued a challenging glare to the contents of the pantry, furious once more she could eat none of the wonderful things it held.

    413

    She said she thought Bird Song held spirits, too.

    414

    She set the knife down on the edge and circled the fountain again until she'd reviewed all three of the pictographs where the female figure held a dagger.

    415

    She sighed and held out her arm, setting the perfume on the table as she sat.

    416

    She sliced into his palm and held it over the tray.

    417

    She snuggled next to him, usually an invitation for love, but tonight he sensed she just wanted to be held.

    418

    She still held Jonathan's hand.

    419

    She swallowed hard and held out her hand to another woman in red.

    420

    She tensed and held her breath.

    421

    She thought it a result of the water, until she withdrew her hand and held the gem in her palm.

    422

    She tugged at her hands, but he held her tight, enjoying the feel of her beneath him.

    423

    She turned and gave him a big hug, wet hands held aloft.

    424

    She turned and held out her hand.

    425

    She twisted the cap from the bottle and held it out to him.

    426

    She was a fed, and a powerful one if she held the keys to the government's secret emerops facilities.

    427

    She was beyond terrified of the power Darkyn held.

    428

    She was going to break down any second, but the effort the man before her put into preparing himself held her horrified attention.

    429

    She wasn't sure why she expected either from him, except that she still held half a hope that she might live beyond three months.

    430

    She withdrew the grass from her pocket and held it out as a peace offering, uncertain how to take his mood.

    431

    She'd faced the reality but held out some hope it wasn't inevitable.

    432

    Shipton held up his hands, mimicking surrender.

    433

    Silently agreeing, Wynn released the breath he held only after he heard the door close behind Darkyn.

    434

    Sitting cross legged, Elisabeth held Jackson's hand in her lap, gazing at his face.

    435

    Sofia gave a faint smile and held out her hand, palm up.

    436

    Sofia held onto him as if his life depended on it and shook her head to clear the dizziness.

    437

    Soft chocolate eyes regarded her with veiled humor, and his mouth held the promise of a smile.

    438

    Stinging made her curse, and she grimaced as she held her thumb over the fountain.

    439

    Tamer held out his hand.

    440

    Tell everyone I said hello and I'm being held hostage by one of the Others.

    441

    That pleased smile was on his lips again and his eyes held a glint of humor.

    442

    That was the scientist in Quinn, frustrated that within grasp he held the partnered ability with Howie to go where no one before them had ventured.

    443

    The box held a beautiful diamond ring encircled with deep, ruby baguettes.

    444

    The clear broth held a tangy, rich flavor, like spiced butter.

    445

    The death dealer emerged from the hall running between the two wings, the trembling form of Lankha held under one arm like a bag of cement.

    446

    The door bucked but held.

    447

    The door held, and she scrambled back to brace it.

    448

    The dress was thick silk and moved like water as she pulled it free and held it against her.

    449

    The eyes that once turned from black to white to every color in between were now blue-green in color, and her face held a human flush enhanced by his lovemaking.

    450

    The feast was held in the grandest room of the palace.

    451

    The forest and darkness created a sense of cozy intimacy, one that held her without crushing her, unlike the rest of the world.

    452

    The girl tapped his arm then held up three fingers, the sign she'd made to mean Wynn.

    453

    The girl was younger than Annie, but she was taken from her bed, same as Annie, and held for a week or more.

    454

    The human righted himself and held his head in both hands, shaking.

    455

    The John Wayne look-alike with the big belly was in charge and held up his hand for attention.

    456

    The kind man's face held a hint of sympathy.

    457

    The last memory each held involved a man with eyes piercing and black as the night sky.

    458

    The lie held up for a century.

    459

    The odd energy flowing between them held them both in silence for a long moment before he spoke.

    460

    The officer stared at her then held up an ID card with the boy's picture.

    461

    The oriental man held a PDA and was frowning as he read through notes while the others waited for him to speak.

    462

    The Ouray Rescue Squad held an annual fund raising breakfast each Fourth of July, enabling the Deans to share an early meal of eggs, sausage, and fixings in the company of friends and neighbors.

    463

    The quarterly conference held four times a century with the highest ranking station commanders was coming up soon, and he had more pressing issues to resolve before it launched.

    464

    The room, in near total darkness, held a barely audible hum for background music.

    465

    The spokesman held out his hand for the fifty.

    466

    The unspeakable deeds of this animal who held us were well known to me, vicariously, through the notes of Howie's visits to his past.

    467

    The vamp whose neck he held had a look of horror on its face, and the air around them buzzed with magic.

    468

    The woman across the hall held the same beguiling aura.

    469

    The woman strained to break his grip, but he held her in place.

    470

    Then you had some water, a few steaks, then held court with Sarah and Connor.

    471

    There is no negotiating with the Yirkin scum or my father's killer, A'Ran thought but held his tongue, aware his only ally believed himself right in this.

    472

    They came up to a steel trestle that held the ancient penstock above an open gorge.

    473

    They exchanged a greeting in a foreign language that sounded like Russian before he held out his hand to her.

    474

    They released the heartache they had been holding in and were filled with unencumbered passion, melting into each other as they had the first time, but now neither held any secrets, and neither needed to maintain control.

    475

    They were cultured, not at all savages, and for the first time since his capture, he held a glimmer of hope that he might find some semblance of happiness again.

    476

    Though she tried hard not to fear death, she wondered what kind of creature was capable of breaking through bars made of materials she'd never before seen and held in place with some sort of magic.

    477

    Toby held the elevator for her and pressed the button for all twenty floors.

    478

    Toni held up a sleek phone and Bluetooth earpiece.

    479

    Turning his back to the stove, he held his hands behind him.

    480

    Ully caught it and held it up.

    481

    Visitors held out their hands like this, Dusty said, indicating his outstretched hand.

    482

    We held hands, needing each other's comfort.

    483

    We held one another and allowed ourselves to cry.

    484

    When at last they arrived at the trail's end, Westlake parked, placed a rock behind his wheel, and held out his polka-dot umbrella.

    485

    When he finished, she held the piece up.

    486

    When he pulled her to a stop, she held her breath.

    487

    When she finished, he stood, held her and repeated her words softly, "Promise you'll sing for me often."

    488

    When she opened her eyes, he held her tightly against him.

    489

    When she returned fully dressed and armed to the teeth, he held out his hand.

    490

    When she stood, Jackson held his breath, ready to run.

    491

    When the phone rang for the fourth time, Dean assumed it was either a call for reservations or more discussion on the upcoming New Jersey wedding plans, but Cynthia held the phone against herself and called to her husband.

    492

    When they entered his room, Elisabeth held Jackson's arms.

    493

    When we were not working, we held hand constantly.

    494

    While Merrill Cooms knew there were five of us and had spoken to each, we'd never identified which one of us held the gift.

    495

    While we couldn't keep up with the ambulance but we held our own and kept the emergency vehicle in sight.

    496

    Why did-- He held up a hand to silence her, and she waited, circling the table to face him.

    497

    Xander held out his hand.

    498

    Xander held up a hand, catching the bullets and then tossing them.

    499

    Yet a single glass of its water held up to the light is as colorless as an equal quantity of air.

    500

    You're pretty much all that held me together over the years.