Love (EG)

They admired him, sure, but didn’t want to get too close in case something backfired. The Chocolate War

He had a special love and adoration for his children that their mother didn’t seem to have. Finding Junie Kim

“We argue about lots of stuff, but never about you, Isabella. That we both agree on. We both absolutely adore you! You understand that, right?” Blended

Spassky’s respect for his nemesis bordered on adulation and possibly even fear. Endgame

My mother’s usual attitude of noncommittal formality toward her father-in-law warmed to something approaching gratitude or maybe even affection. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

Evanston was still an officially segregated city in 1958 when Martin Luther King spoke there about the Greek concept of agape, love for all humanity.
– The Guardian

She had always had the makings of a legend in her: the prodigious strength, the fearlessness, the religious ardor, the visions she had in which she experienced moments of prescience. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad

“She loves him then excessively, I suppose. It must have been from attachment only, that she could be led to form the engagement. Her affection must have overpowered her judgment.” Emma

I headed off on my adventure, an adventure that I’m sure I’ll cherish for a lifetime. The Freedom Writers Diary

“Judy,” I asked, “you ever have a crush on anyone at school? I mean, last year when you got to go.” The Lions of Little Rock

Then Mrs. Bucket said gently, “You mustn’t be too disappointed, my darling, if you don’t find what you’re looking for underneath that wrapper. You really can’t expect to be as lucky as all that.” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

The cub’s warm fur was a delight—so soft, so silky-soft, such beautiful colors, rich gold and deep, dark black. Tiger, Tiger

Though Pask has been lucky this far, he may find it difficult to obtain the kind of skilled work he desires. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village

Despite these pressures our love for each other and our devotion to our marriage grew and intensified. Long Walk to Freedom

An only child, Denise was doted on by her parents and grandparents. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement

A doting mother, she kept records of her baby’s every accomplishment, as well as her cryptic babblings. The Woman All Spies Fear

There was affection in his voice, and his use of the term “small one” brought sudden tears to Ranofer’s eyes, so vividly did he recall his father’s voice using that very endearment. The Golden Goblet

Peeta eats without complaint, even scraping out the pot to show his enthusiasm. The Hunger Games

It was a place of respect, if not high honor,- the Dothraki esteemed the knight's prowess with a sword. A Game of Thrones

He would take a fancy to a person for no reason, and be friendly one day perhaps and sullen the next. Rebecca

“I’m going to be the baby’s favorite. Just saying.” Piecing Me Together

She felt his fondness again, and her own for him, and the futility of it for them both. Son

His brother, six years older, was the closest thing Wes had to a caretaker during the daylight hours and was fiercely protective of the little brother who idolized him. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates

And yet he concludes, clearly infatuated himself, “Know that not an hour passes without me thinking of you and hoping to hear from you. Times goes by so slowly when you’re waiting.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers

They had also been, not in love exactiy, but in something more immature, a kind of infatuation or crush. Middlesex: A Novel

But putting all that aside, I made one mistake: I used intimacy to get closer to him, and in doing so, I ruled out other forms of friendship. The Diary of a Young Girl

The Quakers, who held a majority in the Assembly, were from principle and practice the reverse of warlike, and, regarding the Indians with a blind partiality, were reluctant to take measures against them. Parkman, Francis

Abu’s love and passion for football was passed down to my brother, with Qareeb playing football from a really young age in Pop Warner youth football programs, a local league for young boys. Proud

“I love you guys. Even despite your penchant for inferior pizza.” The Serpent King

He showed a predilection for milk which appeases thirst and hunger at one and the same time. Dinet, Etienne

And that's why my parents were convinced that it was my proclivity for sweets and aversion to vegetables that caused my acne. Americanized

And she relished the time with her family; it would be hard for her to leave them. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith

Atahuallpa was revered by the Incas as a sun-god and exercised absolute authority over his subjects, who obeyed even the orders he issued from captivity. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

At thirteen I was tall and large boned, with delusions of beauty and romance. Jacob Have I Loved

I savor one more moment of quiet—only to be interrupted by the elevator dinging. Muffled

He smiled, watching her, and felt a great tenderness fill his heart. Go Tell It on the Mountain

I, who treasured my children more than my own life, couldn’t believe my sister would leave her son for anything. In the Time of the Butterflies

“Because you have a weakness for beautiful things and I don’t,” I say with an air of superiority. Catching Fire

They know how much I used to worship my dad. The Sun Is Also a Star

Blacks around the country were yearning for a newspaper like the Defender that celebrated their success stories and exposed the injustices heaped upon their race. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919

“Boys will be boys, Jacques. They have high spirits. Oh, once in a while they get carried away but it’s good to see all that energy and zeal and enthusiasm.” The Chocolate War

My dad was won over by my mom's zest for adventure and her independent spirit. Americanized