BACK in Classic Quotes

1  She backed up to the swinging door and pressed gently.

To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee
Context   In PART 2: Chapter 24

2  The circuit solicitor and another man, Atticus and Tom Robinson sat at tables with their backs to us.

To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee
Context   In PART 2: Chapter 16

3  Those unable to sit were strapped papoose-style on their mothers' backs, or resided in extra cotton bags.

To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee
Context   In PART 2: Chapter 12

4  Suddenly I noticed that the men were backing away from Miss Maudie's house, moving down the street toward us.

To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee
Context   In PART 1: Chapter 8

5  His neck was dark gray, the backs of his hands were rusty, and his fingernails were black deep into the quick.

To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee
Context   In PART 1: Chapter 3

6  Mr. Ewell backed up into the witness chair, settled himself, and regarded Atticus with haughty suspicion, an expression common to Maycomb County witnesses when confronted by opposing counsel.

To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee
Context   In PART 2: Chapter 17

7  One night, in an excessive spurt of high spirits, the boys backed around the square in a borrowed flivver, resisted arrest by Maycomb's ancient beadle, Mr. Conner, and locked him in the courthouse outhouse.

To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee
Context   In PART 1: Chapter 1