Of Mice & Men

Starr, bending over the recumbent man, was winding pieces of rope around his feet and hands and drawing them into tight knots. Landon, Herman

In the "unknown causal agent" scenario, the crows saw only the stick as it emerged from the tarp and moved back and forth 15 times.

For some reason, I turned out to be quite morose and melancholic. Slate (Apr 24, 2012)

He is contemplating giving her an engagement ring he has stowed in his car’s glove compartment.

But he’s also confident, victorious, imperious, almost serenely cocky.

Dejected pole vaulter Holly Bleasdale, who missed out on an Olympic medal.

Ironically, the US State Department scoffed at Mr Hollande's suggestion as premature.

They released an ominous video promising retaliation, they published the company’s phone numbers and address online, they said threatening things on Twitter. Forbes (Aug 1, 2012)

The plaintive and depressing melody continued, while Mrs. Thompson walked about the room restlessly. Maxwell, W. B. (William Babington)

"They are written with wit, insight and, above all, pathos, offering profound commentaries on the human condition."

Mr. Evison’s preceding book, “West of Here,” was much longer than this one. New York Times (Aug 27, 2012)

Coach Murphy Jensen said his team should be confident given how well the players continued performing through the unconventional break. Washington Post (Sep 14, 2012)

Dwelling upon this maze of things and imaginations, the most incongruous combinations come before the dreamy thought, fascinated, spell-bound, and entranced. Rameur, E.