Beckoning

Examples

• Presently Eustacia perceived that he was beckoning to her, and she advanced and joined him. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• As I entered, a sallow Malay attendant had hurried up with a pipe for me and a supply of the drug, beckoning me to an empty berth. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
• Come along with me, sir, said Sergeant Cuff, coolly leading the way up-stairs, and beckoning to the boy to follow him. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• Here, Tom, said St. Clare, beckoning. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• My hand shrunk from the grasp of Fortitude, who continued his firm and undeviating road, frequently beckoning me to follow him. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• At this moment Mrs. Shelby appeared on the balcony, beckoning to him. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• Mr. Smallweed, beckoning Mr. Chadband, takes a moment's counsel with him in a whisper. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• Is he beckoning for help? John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
• Mrs Boffin looked on the other three members of Council, and then said, beckoning with her finger: 'Sloppy. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• As a reward for his good manners, Miss Keeldar, beckoning him apart, gave him some commission, which made his eyes sparkle with glee. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• Perker,' said Mr. Pickwick, beckoning one young man towards him, 'this is Mr. Jingle, whom I spoke to you about. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• The door opened then, and Peggotty appeared, beckoning to Ham to come in. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• Oliver,' cried Fagin, beckoning to him. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• It was bending eagerly towards me, and beckoning. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• Beckoning the man to follow him, he led the way upstairs. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• I turned to the door, beckoning them to follow. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• He passed on and ascended the stairs, still holding my hand, and still beckoning the gentlemen to follow him, which they did. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• Mr. Franklin, on the other side, pulled open the swing-door, and beckoning me into the hall, inquired if I had seen anything of Rosanna Spearman. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• The warrior addressed arose and, beckoning to a fellow squatting near, the three turned and left the apartment. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
• Bear a hand with the boy,' cried Sikes, beckoning furiously to his confederate. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.

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