toggle menu
menu
vocabulary
1000+ books

augur
in a sentence

show 189 more with this conextual meaning
  • …me three shoeboxes stuffed with commendations, certificates of merit, honorable mentions, a plaque from the Latino League of New York's Father-Son Day, for what I can't tell, she shows me a dozen other mementos of her three men, whom she has all known as boys and will forever love that way, their first charm and vulnerability, and she shows me a yellow silken bird of the islands, the one that augurs mercy and good tidings, which now falls off its perch on the post of Stevie's tidy bed.†   (source)
  • Ladders were put up against the corner posts and holes augured into them.†   (source)
  • Overall, the night seemed to augur strange things.†   (source)
  • He put a post-hole augur down through the subsoil to test and feel and smell the under earth.†   (source)
  • Theodore Roosevelt's New Nationalism speech in Kansas augured ill for President Taft, whatever that meant.†   (source)
  • The drifting apart of Belgium's linguistic communities could augur the end for a country once hailed as a model of compromise and coexistence.   (source)
  • Just a centurion, an augur, and a humble priest doing his best to serve the gods.†   (source)
  • The Demon's eyes had smiled at Max down within Marley Augur's crypt.†   (source)
  • It was that freak Octavian, the augur from Camp Jupiter, who was always screaming for war.†   (source)
  • As augur, you should burn an offering to thank the gods for bringing Jason back to us safely.†   (source)
  • Leo saw Octavian—that no-good blond scarecrow of an augur.†   (source)
  • Hefting the hammer, Augur glared down at Max.†   (source)
  • Augur said—he said if I lived, then—†   (source)
  • The Demon has Marley Augur in his service—Augur knew everything that Bram had done with it.†   (source)
  • The augur spun, then backed up against the huge sphere of ammunition.†   (source)
  • Marley Augur's hammer had broken his back and he'd never fully recovered.†   (source)
  • The augur smiled and shrugged, like the idea amused him.†   (source)
  • "There's nothing to me that is worth anything, Laia," the Augur says.†   (source)
  • Then he got to his feet and approached the augur.†   (source)
  • "While you're gone, the augur is the senior officer.†   (source)
  • "Tell me, son of Pluto," the augur hissed, "why are you helping the Greeks?†   (source)
  • Marley Augur had been Bram's closest companion, and look how he was treated!†   (source)
  • Augur dismissed him with a wave of his hand.†   (source)
  • Dr. Rasmussen moaned and hid his face as Augur continued.†   (source)
  • Springing to his feet, Max ducked another blow and slashed the gladius across Augur's face.†   (source)
  • His augur's white robe was draped over a purple T-shirt and cargo pants.†   (source)
  • "Stay where you are!" bellowed Augur, stabbing a bony finger at Max.†   (source)
  • He talked to the augur, and the augur said the answer was in Alaska.†   (source)
  • Or I'11 be a leaf lost in the wind, which is just a fancy Augur way of saying dead.†   (source)
  • The augur's scream faded until he was simply part of the fiery comet soaring skyward.†   (source)
  • The augur rushed about, tripping over gears and anchor spikes, fumbling with the ropes.†   (source)
  • "It matters not," said Augur, lowering his hammer and walking slowly across the room.†   (source)
  • A green mist gathered slowly about Augur; Max knew it did not bode well.†   (source)
  • But I have no understanding of the Augur.†   (source)
  • Sparks flew and Augur staggered back against a tree with great gashes in his armor.†   (source)
  • As the Augur predicted, the back door to the house's basement is unlocked.†   (source)
  • Max's fear boiled over as the eyes ignored Augur and continued to look at him.†   (source)
  • Octavian cut the release wire with his augur's knife.†   (source)
  • To his credit, the augur didn't seem afraid, though his only weapon was a dagger.†   (source)
  • Mr. McDaniels looked past Augur at the assembled horde.†   (source)
  • Augur buckled and stumbled forward, but nothing more.†   (source)
  • I try to shove past Cain, but the Augur blocks me with surprising swiftness.†   (source)
  • The temperature dropped, and Marley Augur seemed to grow larger.†   (source)
  • The whites of the Augur's eyes are demon-red, vivid against his jet irises.†   (source)
  • "And this Augur," said Dr. Rasmussen, touching his fingertips together.†   (source)
  • He wanted to find the augur Octavian and strangle him with his chain belt.†   (source)
  • "The augur has many attack dogs," Bryce said.†   (source)
  • Augur, have the stakes removed and permit the quaking craftsmen to shut their doors.†   (source)
  • "Put more on!" hissed Peg, but Augur spun and glowered at her.†   (source)
  • The Augur smiles at my stare of disbelief.†   (source)
  • The Augur turns to me, and I can't look away from her.†   (source)
  • All the while, Marley Augur chanted slow, strange words in his deep voice.†   (source)
  • Augur was thrown from his saddle, landing heavily on the ground.†   (source)
  • Raising a mailed hand toward Cooper's helpless body, Augur clenched his fingers shut.†   (source)
  • MARLEY AUGUR. when Max opened his eyes, all he saw was darkness.†   (source)
  • I tell myself the Augur is right, that I can't do anything for Elias.†   (source)
  • Just as Augur stepped forward, a sheet of brilliant flame roared up before him.†   (source)
  • The Augur who restrained Laia lifts the girl's body with difficulty and staggers off the dais.†   (source)
  • The witch-fires in Augur's eyes flared with anger.†   (source)
  • Augur relaxed his grip; his other arm pried the hand away.†   (source)
  • Augur froze and looked back as a small procession came up the aisle in a merry jingling of bells.†   (source)
  • The Augur senses my conflict and presses.†   (source)
  • The possibility seemed to weigh heavily on Augur.†   (source)
  • It was I, Marley Augur, the blacksmith, who sounded the alarm when the Enemy was sighted.†   (source)
  • "Neither mythical nor horse dung, I'm afraid," the Augur says soberly.†   (source)
  • He hurried to David's side just as Augur hefted the murderous black hammer.†   (source)
  • Older magic and deeper purpose course through Marley Augur—†   (source)
  • Glimmering beneath is the Augur-forged shirt Hel won in the Trial of Cunning.†   (source)
  • A slight shadow emerges from the mist: a female Augur.†   (source)
  • Marley Augur was a far cry from the lonely spirit they'd encountered during their Acclimation.†   (source)
  • Within Augur's eyes, light pulsed with quickening life as he hefted the massive hammer.†   (source)
  • "Astaroth grows tired of this game," said Augur, straightening.†   (source)
  • "Well"—the Commandant throws a wary look at the Augur—"is she the one?"†   (source)
  • Peg brought a shallow bowl of Max's blood to Augur.†   (source)
  • But I look into the Augur's eyes and see no lie there.†   (source)
  • Marley Augur straightened to his full height and walked toward him.†   (source)
  • "What does the earth tell?" demanded Marley Augur.†   (source)
  • "This should hang in its stead," intoned Augur.†   (source)
  • I lay uselessly, unsure of what to do, when the Augur decides for me.†   (source)
  • There was another clinking of metal, and Augur emerged into a patch of moonlight.†   (source)
  • Marley Augur and Peg bowed low before the painting.†   (source)
  • "Marley Augur," confirmed David with an ironic smile.†   (source)
  • The Augur nods to the path that leads to the eastern watchtower.†   (source)
  • Marley Augur lifted his hammer and leaned from the side of his saddle.†   (source)
  • Max cried out, locking eyes with Augur while feeling for Ronin's hand.†   (source)
  • I watch the Augur out of the corner of my eye.†   (source)
  • Marley Augur stood by the trapdoor, staring at Peg.†   (source)
  • "I know the story," I say in response to the Augur's question.†   (source)
  • , In one seamless motion, Max sprang at Augur's steed and swung the gladius down.†   (source)
  • Augur watched her come, sitting patiently astride his restless horse.†   (source)
  • She eyes the Augur as one would a traitorous lover, taking the scim when he offers it.†   (source)
  • Augur bowed his head while Peg and Cyrus edged away.†   (source)
  • "You do not command here," said Marley Augur in a voice deep and cold.†   (source)
  • "She didn't think of it at all," the female Augur says.†   (source)
  • There is a traitor at Rowan, I heard the vyes and Marley Augur talk about it!†   (source)
  • Behind them, Marley Augur sounded a great blast on his horn.†   (source)
  • If he picks my mind again, I swear, I'll shove this blade through him, Augur or not.†   (source)
  • "Put that down or I shall become angry," said Augur, his voice rising.†   (source)
  • Actually, Max thought his experience in Marley Augur's crypt was enough for a hundred Acclimations.†   (source)
  • "It's a good plan, Elias," the Augur confirms.†   (source)
  • Put that down," Augur rasped, glancing at Max's bloody spear.†   (source)
  • "I see," intoned Augur, looking from Cooper to Max.†   (source)
  • The Augur's face hardens, and she and the Commandant lock eyes, a silent and fierce battle of wills.†   (source)
  • Max looked away as Augur dripped and stirred his blood into the cauldron.†   (source)
  • But when the Augur named Cain announces the coronation, I stifle a gasp.†   (source)
  • But he was sure that without Rollin, he would still be trapped beneath the earth with Marley Augur.†   (source)
  • "A change in days is coming," said Augur coldly.†   (source)
  • We must assume that Astaroth is privy to any secrets that Augur possessed.†   (source)
  • The Augur gazes at me with black eyes that swim in a sea of blood red.†   (source)
  • Spitting out the gag, he clutched Augur's apple and bolted for the stairs.†   (source)
  • "At dawn," she continues, "an Augur showed up.†   (source)
  • Marley Augur held the Agent by the ankle even as he raised his hammer high for another blow at Max.†   (source)
  • Augur stood bowed and panting while Peg propped up the Rembrandt, her face white with fear.†   (source)
  • Augur repeated the ritual with several more paintings, becoming increasingly agitated.†   (source)
  • Above the sudden din of the crowd, I barely hear the Augur's panting whisper.†   (source)
  • The older boy had changed considerably since Max had last seen him in Marley Augur's crypt.†   (source)
  • In my terrified child's mind, the Augur seemed larger, more menacing.†   (source)
  • Augur's voice rasped; the small green lights in his eyes danced and flickered.†   (source)
  • This person was Marley Augur, a member of the ruling council at our former school.†   (source)
  • The Augur draws up his hood, and we follow him into the storm.†   (source)
  • The real Ronin had maneuvered behind Augur.†   (source)
  • "The incantation is finished," Augur croaked.†   (source)
  • The Augur turns to the diamond-patterned belltower.†   (source)
  • The Augur closes his eyes, as if listening harder, before opening them.†   (source)
  • A low, rumbling laugh came deep from Augur's belly.†   (source)
  • Max shrank against his chair as Augur leaned closer.†   (source)
  • "Nonetheless," the Augur says as we arrive at my room, "you will have it.†   (source)
  • I've been cold since the Augur threw me in here hours ago.†   (source)
  • Marley Augur dipped a heavy-bristled brush into the cauldron.†   (source)
  • Ronin limped after them, but Augur let loose a terrifying howl and swung his hammer.†   (source)
  • And yet I didn't get a visit from an Augur.†   (source)
  • Then the Augur follows in the Commandant's wake, dragging me after.†   (source)
  • "You are young, boy," said Augur calmly, arranging beakers on the table.†   (source)
  • "Wait!" shrieked Peg, backing away from Augur.†   (source)
  • The Augur looks up at the hot blue sky admiringly.†   (source)
  • If anyone but an Augur had questioned the Emperor's line, he'd have already been struck down.†   (source)
  • "When I hear your thoughts, I'm reminded of Taius the First," the Augur says.†   (source)
  • Turns away all blades, the Augur said—even Serric steel.†   (source)
  • An Augur waits outside—a woman this time—small and ethereal.†   (source)
  • The Augur doesn't break eye contact, seemingly mesmerized by my anger.†   (source)
  • For a moment, I stand frozen, Elias's face and the Augur's voice swirling in my head.†   (source)
  • The Commandant hesitates, and the Augur waits like a rock in a river, patient, unmovable.†   (source)
  • "The foretelling, Elias," the Augur says.†   (source)
  • The Augur pushes my knife away from his throat.†   (source)
  • No way the Augur will tell me what I'm up against without leaving something essential out.†   (source)
  • They must be wondering what Augur-conjured horror they'll have to face.†   (source)
  • The Commandant takes her seat while the Augur deposits Laia on the dais beside Cain.†   (source)
  • How in the ten hells did he figure out how to keep the Augurs out of his head?†   (source)
  • The Augurs have already unleashed one supernatural terror on us.†   (source)
  • But the Augurs shared another foretelling: Waiting vines circle and strangle the oak.†   (source)
  • Do not set 1, our will against the Augurs, Keris Veturia.†   (source)
  • Whatever the Augurs ask you to do, you must do it, understand?†   (source)
  • Riddles, always riddles with the Augurs.†   (source)
  • The future given to the Augurs in visions.†   (source)
  • No one speaks of the Augurs with anything less than reverence.†   (source)
  • If you win a Trial, you will receive a token from the Augurs—a prize, of sorts.†   (source)
  • You were …. led to each other …. but not by one of the Augurs.†   (source)
  • "He teaches us what we need to avoid the Augurs' mind-leeching.†   (source)
  • I wonder, as the Illustrian city leaders file in, if the Augurs will attend.†   (source)
  • The Augurs made her swear fealty to Marcus.†   (source)
  • How could the Augurs have— The assassin circles me, and I shelve my questions.†   (source)
  • The Augurs will not interfere, for we found nothing to indicate that the Farrars cheated.†   (source)
  • How long have the Augurs known that I want to desert?†   (source)
  • Beside her, Cain waits with two other Augurs, both women.†   (source)
  • Augurs left me in the middle of the Great Wastes for the First Trial.†   (source)
  • A nightmare creature conjured by the Augurs?†   (source)
  • "Or the Augurs would name Marcus, and I'd be his—his slave —"†   (source)
  • The Augurs will plan and judge the Trials.†   (source)
  • Believing in the Augurs' power is one thing.†   (source)
  • "When she became Commandant," Cook says, "the Augurs gave her a map to memorize and burn.†   (source)
  • The Augurs have somehow brought my nightmare to life, unrolled it before my eyes.†   (source)
  • Hel and I face each other, and I wish for the Augurs' power to know her mind.†   (source)
  • "Thus do the Augurs' visions bear fruit.†   (source)
  • Does this mean all that drivel about the Augurs being possessed by spirits of the dead is true?†   (source)
  • The Augurs said whoever won two Trials first would become Emperor.†   (source)
  • The Augurs tried to kill us four more times.†   (source)
  • Whoever wins this Trial is Emperor—the Augurs said there would be no tie.†   (source)
  • And then six years later, the Augurs brought you to Blackcliff.†   (source)
  • "Augurs cannot die," she says through gritted teeth.†   (source)
  • If the Augurs are right, I'm not like my mother.†   (source)
  • She'd trusted the Augurs with everything—her life, my life.†   (source)
  • Someone slips a parchment marked with the Augurs' diamond seal beneath my door.†   (source)
  • But for the Augurs, it could be Darin he is speaking of.†   (source)
  • That, I sense, is exactly what the Augurs will try to do.†   (source)
  • The battlefield was the Augurs' vision of my future.†   (source)
  • For the first time, I catch a tiny glimpse of the burden the Augurs must live with.†   (source)
  • The Augurs are so highly respected that killing one isn't an option.†   (source)
  • Your own mother told me what was coming, and the Augurs never even knew.†   (source)
  • Do you think the Augurs will attend graduation?†   (source)
▲ show less (of above)