hold out

She realized just how shaken I had been by this scene, for she came up to me and, holding out her hand, she said.

Espresso? He asked, holding out a cup. After three sips it was gone, but I could still feel its warmth and energy.

God is always holding out the option of return to a unity with him.

"I'll go now, " he said to Carrie, coming toward her and holding out his hands, but she did not move to take them.

But she needn't have worried; he did not laugh at her, but came towards her, holding out the book he was reading.

'Miss Bennet, please allow me the pleasure of dancing with you, 'said Mr Darcy politely, holding out his hand.

There he would sit all day, holding out his beggar's cup to any who passed in and out of the city.

DESPITE mounting world pressure for an early end to the fighting, Hamas, like Israel, appears to be holding out for political gains.

"Look at my frog! " said Avery, placing the frog on the drain board and holding out his hand for pie.

I have had the opportunity to have sex, but have been holding out for that special person who I know exists somewhere.

Holding out his work-gnarled hands, the old fishman with a weather-beaten face started to tell us about the hardship of his life on the sea.

Tom had been holding out for the promotion. When such an opportunity showed up he grabbed it at once.

Women of all ages were always holding out for "him" , often against the odds, but this seems to be going out of fashion.

Perhaps, by holding out on cuts until the last minute, Latin American countries will get more concessions from rich countries.

He was eager to look at the test tube to see the changes and brushed aside the safety spectacles that Jenny was holding out for him.

For now, he said, he's holding out for a salary of at least $300 a month.

I'm sorry I can't go out with you-I'm sort of holding out for someone else.

Which was why, though she did not intimate to me anything of her reaction which I shared, I responded by holding out my hand to her.

He crossed himself, facing the opposite corner, and went up to Dolohov, holding out his black, little hand.

In the meantime, many of the homeless are holding out in the camps, hoping to be granted a bit of land with a shelter.

Samuel turns to leave and then turns back, holding out his hand. "Nice meeting you, " he says.

Amauri has been holding out for a call up to the Brazil squad, though, and Gattuso believes Italy should never be a second choice.

The public is not going to be fooled once it sees what the Republicans, pushed by Tea Party members, were really holding out for.

I think he's going to ignore me, but thenhe answers by holding out his hands.

Before long "Luv ya loadz" may be seen on office cards, so it is good to know that you and I, at least, are holding out.

Only a few days earlier it and its partner in the venture had urged shareholders who were holding out to accept the deal.

Beijing had been "holding out an olive branch to Japan" since Mr Koizumi left office, he said.

The crafty enemy was ready to launch a new attack while outwardly holding out the olive branch.

While Mike is holding out on boosting the car, he is eyeing kits from both Greddy and JWT at the moment.

Others have disappeared, and may be among the forces holding out in the colonel's final enclaves.

March came in and they were still holding out against the enemy.

Col . Lei rose and stepped forward, holding out his hand, and said.

said Gabriel, with a wide smile, holding out his hand to take hers.

For now, Mr Yang's school is holding out, with a diesel generator and cans of water supplied by well-wishers.

The crafty enemy was ready to launch a new attack while holding out the olive branch .

Tom had been holding out for a promotion. When the opportunity showed up, he grabbed it at once.

Their eyes rested on a nude woman suckling a baby, while a girl was kneeling by their side holding out a flower to the indifferent child.

'Oh, how innocent you are! ' she said, smiling and holding out her hand to me.

"How do you do? " said the Prime Minister politely, holding out his hand.

"Delighted, my dear boy, " she said, holding out her hand to him. "Pray come and see me. "

When the troops went through a market town, a disheveled woman holding out a silver dollar complained and wailed like mad.

Howard, you're going to throw away a great girl like Bernadette because you're holding out for some ridiculous fantasy?

Fornow, Mr Yang's school is holding out, with a diesel generator and cans of water supplied by well-wishers.

We are holding out our hands to you, and are doing much on your behalf that our efforts are becoming more noticed.

The parent bird limps away from the nest, holding out one wing as though it were broken.

He says the North's pattern of provocation suggests it is holding out for a peace treaty to replace the old armistice.

"One damned bast--Scallawag less, " said Tony, holding out his glass for another drink.

Portraying themselves, falsely, as blameless, unarmed victims, his followers are holding out for complete victory.

Israel is holding out for ceasefire terms that would guarantee an end to arms smuggling across or under Gaza's border with Egypt.

But some Yahoo shareholders, as well as its management and board, are holding out for more, these people said.

I'm not going to insist on holding out for a Judy Garland fan or anything in that way.

If the disagreement jumps one category, then consensus must be reached. Even with one person holding out, total consensus must be reached.

And why would a high-flying manager accept a temporary job rather than holding out for a permanent one?

The right to sue in an English court offers investors a greater chance of holding out against a restructuring.

"When we're holding out for romantic love, we have the fantasy that this level of passionate intensity will make us happier, " she writes.

Hope that old friends are just as before holding out , also hope to there is still more new friend come on!

Wearing rags and holding out his hat for money , the old model was the picture of misery .

And so, in a sense, our luck is holding out, but you know, another wild bird could fly over at anytime.

"Charlie's kid, right? " the brawny boy asked me, holding out his hand.

They concluded that people with full bladders were better at holding out for the larger rewards later.

Xie says she's holding out for Mr. Right, but she knows the clock is ticking.

Unions affiliated with COSATU, South Africa's main union federation, were holding out for an 8. 6% rise plus an improved housing subsidy.

Lorenzo, huh? You've been holding out on me. Do tell!

'Is it for Chertsey, too, ma'am? ' inquired Oliver; impatient to execute his commission, and holding out his trembling hand for the letter.

Chinese steelmakers are still holding out for a larger cut, demanding that prices revert to the 2007-08 level with a cut of 40-45 per cent.

The Fox couldn't help holding out his paw that was supposed to be crippled, while the Cat opened both eyes wide.

'Now then! ' said Sikes, holding out his hand.

said one of the weavers, holding out nothing to the Chamberlain.

Holding out his arms, the cheerleader formed a T.

The researchers found that the people with full bladders were better at holding out for the larger reward later.

Sports for the 2012 Olympics have been decided and wushu is not shortlisted for 2016. Its advocates are holding out for 2020.

Right now, it's fighting the Canadians, who are holding out for preferred stock in the new entity before they capitulate.

Those trees are an archive of apple diversity, holding out the possibility of preserving apple genotypes that might otherwise have vanished.

But back in Morococha, the resisters, many of them property owners, are holding out, refusing to move or sell their homes.

Almost four weeks later, the Anglo-Australians are still holding out for more.

Enjoying the support of the two peoples, this age-old friendship is holding out great vitality and tremendous potential of growth.

Some had been holding out, still determined to reclaim their property and return to their homeland.

So far as I know, the management side has made an improved offer but the union is holding out for its original demands.

On Thursday morning, the Misrata fighters had mopped up areas of town where snipers had been holding out and taken the conference center.

Developers are holding out for Feb. 9, when HP is hosting a huge webOS announcement at its San Francisco offices.

Hope is faith holding out its hand in the dark.

A scrub nurse was already holding out a sterile surgical gown.

Irish exports should perform relatively strongly, holding out the promise of decent economic growth.

Why, doctor, you've been holding out on us.

The men are still holding out for more pay.

But he was holding out for last-minute concessions.

Clinton made the right decision in holding out for a better WTO deal.

Others agree, while holding out hope that the industry has still seen the worst of the sales downturn.

The strikers are still holding out for higher wages.

Don't be such a stubborn fool for holding out hope that he'll changehis mind.

Holding out for full-time work is a lot easier when employers are hiring.

The workers are holding out for a 20% pay rise.

They are no longer holding out much hope of a peaceful settlement.

But the stock was still 12 percent above BHP's offer of $130 (84. 45 pounds) a share, with investors holding out for a higher offer.

'It is a lady again, ' interrupted she, holding out the bud she had peeled.

Not surprisingly, as The Economist went to press the unions were holding out for even more.

Juventus are currently in third place and take on Milan on Sunday evening, but the former midfielder isn't holding out much hope.

And he is still holding out hope for more radical end-game.

Friends, put out your hand, holding out my hand, holding out our hand, let us cherish the life around us, so that this world a better bar!

But even if you were still holding out as of last week, you would still have only $21, 150, or about 30% less than your original $30, 000.

I'm holding out that Jesus took my sins onto the Cross, because I know who I am, and I hope I don't have to depend on my own religiosity.

It discourages habits of industry by holding out before men the hope of getting rich quickly without work.

He is holding out for a guaranteed 7 per cent raise.

Why didn't you tell me at once, instead of holding out on me?

So no Bluetooth keyboards at launch, but we're holding out for them later.

A fully elected Lords is far neater than the other options, and the vote marks an end to centuries of holding out against democracy.

But some investing pros are still holding out hope that some government action could help.

Mary smiled, holding out two waiting arms, and whispered a barely audible, "Yes, I'd love one. "

They are holding out a carrot of $120 million in economic aid.

I'm holding out for a better offer.

The plane crashed four days ago, but they' re still holding out hope of finding more survivals.

The plane crashed four days ago, but they're still holding out hope of finding more survivors.

Florence obeyed her, holding out her folded hands, in mute supplication.

The plan crashed four days ago, but they're still holding out hope of finding more survivors.

But holding out may force Ballmer to up the ante.

Amman, Jordan - Raida Ali was holding out hope for things to get better in Baghdad.

(Holding out a photo) Do you have something like this?

I still continue holding out time to sugared forum of candy , also hope that everybody can live well.

Then, holding out her arm, she let one drop fall from it on the snow beside the sledge.

Yahoo! responded with a letter whose subtext was, "keep it friendly, please, we're only holding out for more money" .

Gail was holding out the tablet in trembling hands.

Many consumers are holding out, but it doesn't mean that campaigns aren't working, according to Google's Insight for Search tool.

He was suspected of holding out information important to the case.

'Show, ' said Mrs Sucksby, holding out her hand.

But how excusable he feels it even while holding out against it!

Though wounded, he was still holding out.

And those still holding out must understand -- the old regime is over, and it is time to lay down your arms and join the new Libya.

Because I know you. You're holding out for something better.

Xiaojuan watched, always running me reach in to the sand holding out, careful to play goods.

The liquor is holding out all right, but the meat has spoiled.

If you thought the government was holding out the cure for cancer, you're one sick puppy.

As for year-end rewards the certificate losing , because of Ms. Liu and not furnishing evidence, court same deny holding out.

The third party relied upon that holding out and assumed that the agent had actual authority.

Saturday looks to have a 0. 8 meter south swell, building to a solid 1. 2 meters by Sunday, and holding out until Tuesday of next week.

I asked, holding out the pile of mostly nickels.

It's unclear how many Gaddafi loyalists are still holding out there.

He didn't vote in the last general election: what outcome is he holding out for today?

Raise my eyes, she stands Holding out healing hands. . . are you happy now?

I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night

I'm holding out for a hero till the morning light

I'll be holding out for you tonight

An elf standing there holding out a pretty rose

Holding out for something I believe in

Holding on, holding out for me

I know you're out there holding on holding out for me

I'm holding out hope that stars in your eyes are gonna fall for me at last

In Italy, Holding Out Hope for Bryant's Return

He knelt beside me, holding out the canteen, his other hand with the gun steady on the men

I am holding on, she holding out sometimes