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1. Silence laughed at him, and indicated that he was welcome to try with a gesture of her hand
2. He waves her away with a dismissive hand gesture, looks up, sees John standing in the doorway with Dave
3. ’ He announced with a flamboyant gesture, his voice pointing up the capital letters
4. billowing out on velvet currents, a gesture of the ghost,
5. The gesture did not go unnoticed by Daniel
6. Nice gesture, she thought to herself
7. He covers it with his own, returning the gesture
8. He explained that his wife was expecting and that, although they appreciated his kind gesture, the cottage was really a bit small for a growing family
9. Within minutes her eyelids fluttered, her head lolled forward and, perhaps as a final gesture to who knew what, with one hand she crushed her empty cola can and melted into a deep sleep
10. But I had to make the sacrifice and thought that if I waited for what I expected to be toasts or dedications to begin, perhaps it would be seen, at least, as some sort of respectful gesture on my part
11. At this small gesture they exploded in thunderous shouts once again
12. Altera looked at her for a moment and suddenly understood the gesture
13. Duncan stepped forward and bowed from the waist with a sweeping gesture
14. expecting and that, although they appreciated his kind gesture, the
15. At a flick of Kai’s hand a barrage returned the gesture, but with deadlier accuracy
16. It is a pointless gesture
17. ‘I should say so!’ he commented ‘That is a delightful gesture on her part
18. The Sportsman received the proffered rod, noted the brief specifications inscribed on it indicating its intended line weight, length, and date of manufacture, then he carefully looked over its construction, made a flick of the wrist gesture to test its flex and handed it back to Mr
19. his restraints, at least…as a gesture of goodwill,’ he
20. Dave looks at Carol and then returns the gesture
21. ” Titania made a gesture imitating Mrs
22. As he speaks he raises his hands, palms facing outward in a gesture of conciliation
23. fastening the front with a large brooch and a near-instinctive gesture
24. He smiled at her, appreciating the gesture
25. 'I think we should extend a gesture to the Pope’s
26. that him worrying about my shirt was a nice gesture, but he actually did that so he
27. He remembered the curse still, ‘she went to you as a gesture of compromise,’ Leand had yelled, ‘and you acted more like a parent than I did’
28. When they were just a little way from the house and Kaitlyn was already walking with her pole, properly Harry noted, he then also noticed that Chloe was imitating her every move and gesture as the three walked along
29. The gesture seemed to snap her back to reality
30. grateful for the gesture
31. gesture – for the moment
32. She, for herself, was only just recently made aware of the hints of expression and gesture which revealed to the careful eye, the heart's own true longing
33. accompanied it with a placating gesture
34. Leger ignored the gesture and kept
35. had relaxed their hold slightly in response to a gesture
36. gesture to the Dean to stop interrupting
37. Desa obviously had no idea what that gesture meant, but she just rolled her eyes and didn’t ask
38. who returned the gesture and got slowly to his feet
39. gesture on account of her coat collar covering her mouth
40. Roman gave me the look at that comment—a gesture that told me I was
41. noise in Heather’s throat, and she returned the Agent’s gesture of kindness by
42. Carl raised both of his pistols and returned the gesture,
43. But I think the gesture was more for me
44. In spite of his bruised eyes, he winked, a gesture that only Roman could
45. pointedly ignored his gesture as she stood and walked
46. And what a generous and typically Christian gesture it is,
47. followed his gesture they could all see – unmistakable and
48. stayed the other’s outburst with a gesture
49. Jean noticed the gesture,
50. approval and, with a brief gesture, indicated that the Bailli
1. Europol, yes I have heard of this terrible scourge on those of us" He gestured to his own tattoos, "who chose to express ourselves artistically through skin-art
2. A girl gestured for her to come over
3. If people gestured silently among themselves, their individual rendering would keep up
4. " He gestured in front of his helmet to call up the spoofing script he’d written to emulate Staas Company’s Inventory Query Protocols and passed it to the terminal in front of him without missing a stroke
5. With his helmet off and his head all bandaged up, the way he gestured over his console as he worked out the math made him look like some old-time parody of a mental patient
6. We sat quietly for a moment before both Aban and I gestured to Beniamin to join us
7. ’ She replied, nodding in response to Iain’s gestured offer of toast
8. I can see that you care deeply for the other,” she gestured around the table
9. She turned and went to large chair at the end of the table and gestured to them
10. Seeing Tom and Alistair waiting politely, she gestured with the bread
11. ten miles in that direction,’ the farmer gestured
12. ” he gestured up to the top of the tower, “
13. ” He gestured with his pipe as a professor might use a pointer in a lecture
14. so it was unlikely that he had switched – or gestured – it off just at
15. “I haven’t read those yet,” Roman said as he gestured for me to come and
16. gestured for the messenger to approach and took the note
17. the woman away and gestured for their guest to enter
18. and gestured for the stranger to sit next to him
19. gestured for him to stay
20. aside without a word and gestured for the two men to
21. ’ The woman shrugged and gestured
22. of town he gestured to a fisherman he recognised and
23. He gestured with
24. ‘What is it?’ Henri gestured for Jean to tell her
25. gestured with the knife
26. The owner gestured for us to watch as
27. ’ He smiled and gestured for
28. He gestured to a guard standing in the corner of
29. Hogan bolted the rest of his porridge down, stood up and gestured with his head to Conradie as he walked to the door
30. Merely gestured at the empty side of the bench
31. He gestured at five other villagers
32. ‘He gestured to the two teenagers
33. he gestured for the others to stop and remain as quiet as
34. the offending member on the table and gestured towards
35. they were told, smiling nervously as they gestured for the
36. ” Diamante said, as she stepped towards Liam and gestured to me
37. ” He gestured to the dark stone structure that stretched the length of the city
38. Helez stopped the nurses carrying the litter and gestured that they cut off a length of Xonia’s braided hair
39. ” He gestured to the seven standing on the platform
40. With that he gestured to one of his soldiers to bring the first traitor forward
41. ” Darniil gestured with his hands to indicate the massive statue towering above them
42. “You seem to think there’s more to it than that?” Brynjolf gestured to an eager Jonna for another round as he listened
43. Tullius only nodded and gestured for the legate to continue reading on
44. ” She gestured towards her groin
45. And he fetched the other man a mug of cold water and gestured for him to follow him into the tent
46. With that she turned and gestured to her family to come closer
47. Helez then gestured towards Rachel
48. She gestured to Mercer with her eyes to do the same thing
49. ” she gestured at the fixture above them
50. ” she gestured between the stone and the page
1. Our accumulated gestures of care and compassion will ultimately transform our lives and the lives of others
2. He gestures in a frustrated way
3. when words and gestures like his own proved futile, the Barcs finally turned on
4. As I go into the kitchen, he gestures wordlessly to the table where there is a plate with lettuce leaf on which stands a little model of Brian, the snail from The Magic Roundabout …
5. She talked with slow, fluid gestures and had blue, blue dreamy eyes that sometimes focused on the phonecam, making Alfred afraid that she had spotted the lens
6. When the courts and the assemblies failed them, when words and gestures like his own proved futile, the Barcs finally turned on friend and foe alike
7. Selecting words and forms and gestures
8. I gave one of my gestures with my hands to signal acknowledgment of knowingness to myself
9. With which words, he picks me up and carries me up to the stairs … at least that is the intention … he has a spot of bother opening the door to the stairs one handed and has to put me down again … so much for romantic gestures …
10. He sent a few dismissive gestures her way, like she was too inconsequential to worry about the insult with the bath
11. He’s on the phone but gestures to me to sit down
12. gestures could have such an effect
13. gestures to control the lamp in the pub only last night
14. There were seemingly endless drills on the forms of gestures and
15. Tom found the classroom learning of gestures rather
16. to Lyndesfarne to practice gestures and observe the effects of magic
17. a fluid series of gestures over the surface of the tablet
18. She gestures towards the two seats opposite Billy and he nods
19. standard gestures for “open” and “show seal” in any way that Tom
20. Tom wondered what gestures would be necessary to get the magic
21. tutored in the language of Lyndesfarne magical gestures and now he
22. gestures to activate the sprite contained within
23. He made the gestures, but nothing seemed to happen
24. Alistair copied the gestures as
25. His father then made a rapid series of gestures in the
26. of magical gestures than there is in the written or spoken languages,”
27. of oppressions, who gestures with
28. they started to make the most obscene gestures and
29. The sense was clear, however, from the direction of Mother’s gestures
30. a series of subtle gestures with her eyes
31. Despite mutterings and listless gestures, he remained visible – and visibly pitiful
32. Be aware of and avoid any repetitive and irritating gestures
33. gets a few affirmative gestures in response
34. gestures on the cheek or hand holding through the streets 114 __________________Gloria Graham
35. Adem noticed Torin standing there also, making signs and gestures as if he were saying a prayer in the immortal way
36. In the space of a week, she had become his slave of passion, his trying to be as romantic as possible in the beginning and her making it clear she wanted action, not symbolic gestures
37. what she was saying but I could tell by her gestures she was saying,
38. Basilard made a few gestures with his hands
39. It‘s easier and much more efficient harvesting votes with sweeping gestures and deceptive promises rather than stumping for votes the old-fashioned way by kissing babies and all that other good stuff
40. His gestures were few and his smiles frequent
41. One could have said that things were ticking along with military precision if it wasn’t for Steve who was roaming the stands making lewd gestures, not being able to hold his water like a grown-up should, making faces and obscene gestures at passers-by, and generally blending in seamlessly with the rest of the fair-going crowd
42. Molo believed that asking him about his Pilgrimage was a bad idea; the dark-skinned man would erupt in a series of prayers and gestures, reciting long stories of tradition as well as many other minutiae that would only complicate his efforts at understanding whatever useful information and knowledge he could offer
43. He found out the hand gestures and nods were enough, and his brother understood what he meant most of the time
44. He thumped the butt of his stick three times, and then waved his arm around at them ending with pointing at himself as he repeated his grunting and thumping gestures
45. Now he made another mark behind the first two repeating his sound and gestures
46. The cat sat with its eyes locked on the other and was making gestures with its paws
47. How innocent-looking expressions and gestures might be interpreted, in a manner not intended, by those of a tradition that was strange to them
48. laughter or other gestures
49. posture, breathing, eye movements and gestures that may indicate
50. the subject have explained that we communicate through gestures,
1. The cockpit door opens and the PILOT enters, gesturing angrily at and apparently arguing with his co-pilot, who remains at the controls
2. "If I have something of yours, you're welcome to it,” Leonora said, and stepped back, gesturing with her arm for Kandhi to come inside
3. So”, replied MacKenzie, gesturing at the thick stone walls of his cell, “you built all
4. The Man started to speak to the camera, gesturing to his four captives and their executioners
5. ” She was very animated about it, gesturing with her hands,
6. ” She pointed to where Daniel was amid a crowd of people, talking and gesturing wildly
7. ’ He answered, gesturing to Ben to lead the way
8. "Him", he says, gesturing to Ken McCoist so that he will move away from the terrified funny man
9. “Sit down, sit down everyone,” he said calmly, gesturing with his
10. 'The rest of you may leave too,' he added, gesturing
11. King Philippe,' he said, gesturing to the two men
12. ‘Take a seat,’ said Henri, gesturing to the chair on
13. there was no grand office back then,’ he said, gesturing
14. and enter by the west gate,’ he said, gesturing in that
15. What happens when we're called on to cure their loved ones," he said gesturing to the crowd gathered at the entryway
16. After that she covered the side of his face in the evil-smelling warm poultice, tucked a blanket around him for warmth and then left the vardo, gesturing for Papa to follow
17. offered and gesturing for the others to follow, he quickly
18. gesturing her to sit, and said, “Muh-daam, have a seat,” and she
19. The shepherd said something else while gesturing
20. “Are you ready for your tour of our great city?” Zarko interrupted their conversation, gesturing to the back where the carriage and driver were waiting
21. This time he talked slowly, gesturing with his hands and face to describe the events of that morning
22. “Business near Ivarstead, eh?” After impatiently gesturing for his companion to hand it over, the gray-eyed man grasped the small note
23. But a quizzical glance quickly became one of wonder and amusement: winking, the man waved his gesturing hand over the wooden instrument and sure enough, the flute disappeared in a small concentration of haze and smoke
24. Listening closely, they popped the door and took a peak around before gesturing to Sebastian and Russell, who moved in, silent as cats
25. gesturing wildly with his blood-caked claws
26. and, gesturing for me to follow, strode out of the cafeteria
27. ‘Is this fully functional?’ Gerrid asked, gesturing towards the quiescent chamber
28. “Well,” I said, gesturing with my hands, “that one is about four
29. “This ship,” he said, gesturing
30. “Greetings to the good folk of Thimble Down,” announced Rufus, standing near the rear of the shop and gesturing with his arms in a most welcoming way
31. She turned around when she heard us approaching and smiled, gesturing for us to sit in the chairs near her desk
32. The guard walked over to his comrade and after much pointing and gesturing at Brokin, the pair finally rushed off
33. Sylvia smiled apologetically, gesturing reassurance that all was well
34. None of this Gallic gesturing in a quiet English club atmosphere
35. Across the width of the bar, he was smiling and gesturing to a stool from which he had just ejected an admiring underling
36. “Well I’m quite happy around these lovelies here,” said Hilderich amusingly, gesturing at the small pile of mushrooms with the hint of an innuendo that would have made master Olom instantly bash his head with whatever he would have held in his hand at the time
37. When the Italian appeared, walking beside Gambelli, he was talking and gesturing excitedly
38. Colling turned as if leaving, gesturing to Gambelli to do the same, when Caltineri asked them to stop
39. He watched with a victorious smile growing on his face as the pair stood before the opened panel, talking and gesturing skyward
40. The man was gesturing with his hands up and down the Path and the Pilgrim thought he was probably trying to say: “Where does it lead?”, “Does it lead to the Holy Grounds?”
41. And the furnace downstairs means there is heat,” she said, gesturing towards a small radiator against one wall
42. In their room, Elizabeth inspected their bags to see if the strands of hair had been disturbed, and gesturing a caution to Colling not to speak, pointed out that they had been
43. Gesturing for them to follow him, he led them out into the street, and after locking the shop once again, he asked them to come with him
44. The Pilgrim took notice at some point, paused, and urged him onwards gesturing with his arms and head
45. He only believed he was doing the right thing when he at length said to Hilderich, gesturing with a slight nod:
46. The Pilgrim motioned this time with even more vigor, bowing slightly and gesturing with both hands
47. Gesturing to the thinner of the two, Prinzman said, “This here is Dr
48. Gesturing to Colling, Kwonowski replied, “Hermann, this is Mr
49. “Improvise? I had to put a hole in his head! All this for what, Andy? A family reunion?” she said, leaning forward from her chair and gesturing at all three of them
50. ” Gesturing to the little group standing behind her, she continued, “These two are German nationals