All 9 Uses of
beckon
in
David Copperfield
- 'Come here, sir!' said Mr. Creakle, beckoning to me.
Chpt 4-6 *beckoning = calling (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- The counting-house clock was at half past twelve, and there was general preparation for going to dinner, when Mr. Quinion tapped at the counting-house window, and beckoned to me to go in.
Chpt 10-12beckoned = called (to come by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- I think so, because she beckoned to me to climb up, with quite a new and motherly expression in her face, and put her arm round my neck, and gave me just such a kiss as she might have given to her own boy.
Chpt 10-12beckoned = called (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- 'I'll tell you what,' he added, in a lower tone, 'I shouldn't wish it to be mentioned, but it's a —' here he beckoned to me, and put his lips close to my ear — 'it's a mad world.'
Chpt 13-15
- The door opened then, and Peggotty appeared, beckoning to Ham to come in.
Chpt 22-24beckoning = calling (to come by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- 'David Copperfield,' said Miss Murdstone, beckoning me aside into a window.
Chpt 25-27
- He and Tiffey were closeted together for some few moments, and then Tiffey looked out at the door and beckoned me in.
Chpt 37-39beckoned = called (to come by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- ...and I saw a figure beyond, dressed in a plain cloak. It was bending eagerly towards me, and beckoning.
Chpt 49-51beckoning = calling (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- Entering at the open door of one of these, and releasing my arm, she beckoned me to follow her up the common staircase, which was like a tributary channel to the street.
Chpt 49-51beckoned = called (to follow by using a hand gesture or a nod)
Definition:
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(beckon) to call -- typically to ask or tell someone to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod of the head