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I collected my college diploma and rode on the back of Samuel’s bike, clinging on to him with my arms wrapped around his waist, pressing into his back for warmth…Recogí mi diploma de la universidad, y me subí a la moto de Samuel, rodeándole la cintura con los brazos y apretándome contra su espalda en busca de calor...Sebold, Alice / The Lovely BonesSebold, Alice / Desde Mi CieloDesde Mi CieloSebold, Alice© 2002 por Alice Sebold© 2003 por Aurora Echevarria© 2003 por Random House Mondadori, S. A.The Lovely BonesSebold, Alice© 2002 by Alice Sebold
He greeted me at the door, naked from the waist up, a spray of daffodils in his hand.Me recibió a la puerta, desnudo de cintura para arriba, con un manojo de narcisos en la mano.Kellerman, Jonathan / When The Bough BreaksKellerman, Jonathan / La Rama RotaLa Rama RotaKellerman, JonathanWhen The Bough BreaksKellerman, Jonathan© 1985 by Jonathan Kellerman
He glided effortlessly toward us and pulled himself waist high out of the water.Se deslizó sin esfuerzo hacia nosotros y se empujó hasta sacar medio cuerpo del agua.Kellerman, Jonathan / When The Bough BreaksKellerman, Jonathan / La Rama RotaLa Rama RotaKellerman, JonathanWhen The Bough BreaksKellerman, Jonathan© 1985 by Jonathan Kellerman
Rhage opened the thing, a towel around his waist.Rhage abrió la puerta, con una toalla alrededor de su cintura.Ward, J.R. / Lover AwakenedWard, J.R. / Amante DespiertoAmante DespiertoWard, J.R.Lover AwakenedWard, J.R.© Jessica Bird, 2006
Her arms were crossed in front of her waist and tucked into the floor-length sleeves of her dress, but she dropped them now, and he didn’t look at her hands.Tenía los brazos cruzados delante de la cintura, metidos dentro de las mangas de su vestido que llegaban hasta el suelo, pero en ese momento los dejó caer, y él no le miró las manos.Ward, J.R. / Lover EnshrinedWard, J.R. / Amante ConsagradoAmante ConsagradoWard, J.R.© Traducción: 2009, Patricia Torres Londoño© 2010, Santillana Ediciones Generales, S.L.© 2007, Jessica BirdLover EnshrinedWard, J.R.© Jessica Bird, 2008
In others, closest to the cliffs, he sank nearly to his waist.En otras, las más cercanas a los desfiladeros, se hundió hasta la cintura.Bolano, Roberto / 2666Bolano, Roberto / 26662666Bolano, Roberto© 2004 por herederos de Roberto Bolaño2666Bolano, Roberto© 2004 by the heirs of Roberto Bolaño© 2008 by Natasha Wimmer
A simple way to check if you're at risk is to measure your waist.So you should check with your doctor to find out more.Una forma rápida y sencilla de evaluar su riesgo es medirse la cintura.© New South Wales Health Department for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Waleshttp://www.health.nsw.gov.au 12/23/2011© New South Wales Health Department for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Waleshttp://www.health.nsw.gov.au 12/23/2011
His black suit seemed tailored to a narrow waist and he had a languid, feline appearance.Su traje negro parecía hecho a medida para ajustarse a una cintura estrecha y tenía un aspecto lánguido, felino.Katzenbach, John / The Madman's TaleKatzenbach, John / La Historia del LocoLa Historia del LocoKatzenbach, JohnThe Madman's TaleKatzenbach, John© 2004 by John Katzenbach
She was dressed in something that looked like a blouse, torn on one side, and she was naked from the waist down.Estaba vestida con algo que parecía una blusa, rasgada en un costado, y desnuda de cintura para abajo.Bolano, Roberto / 2666Bolano, Roberto / 26662666Bolano, Roberto© 2004 por herederos de Roberto Bolaño2666Bolano, Roberto© 2004 by the heirs of Roberto Bolaño© 2008 by Natasha Wimmer
He bent over at his waist to catch his breath, denying the pain in his hand and wrist. Standing carefully to keep his balance on this new pile of trash, he saw Ferguson vaulting a jagged and twisted chain link fence at the back of the vacant lot.Se detuvo para recuperar la respiración, ignorando el dolor de la; mano y la muñeca, cuidando de mantener el equilibrio sobre aquel nuevo montón de basura, y desde allí vio que Ferguson saltaba una alambrada metálica al final del descampado.Katzenbach, John / Just CauseKatzenbach, John / Juicio FinalJuicio FinalKatzenbach, John© 1992 by John Katzenbach© Ediciones B, S. A., 2006Just CauseKatzenbach, John© 1992 by John Katzenbach
Her hands went from his waist up to his shoulders.Ella desplazó las manos desde su cintura hasta sus hombros.Ward, J.R. / Lover EnshrinedWard, J.R. / Amante ConsagradoAmante ConsagradoWard, J.R.© Traducción: 2009, Patricia Torres Londoño© 2010, Santillana Ediciones Generales, S.L.© 2007, Jessica BirdLover EnshrinedWard, J.R.© Jessica Bird, 2008
His movements were brusque and commanding, even when he began to dry glasses with the apron tied around his waist.Sus gestos eran secos y autoritarios, incluso cuando se ponía a secar vasos con el delantal que le colgaba de la cintura.Bolano, Roberto / 2666Bolano, Roberto / 26662666Bolano, Roberto© 2004 por herederos de Roberto Bolaño2666Bolano, Roberto© 2004 by the heirs of Roberto Bolaño© 2008 by Natasha Wimmer
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