All 5 Uses of
beckon
in
Ender's Game
- A few moments later, Father came back into the room and beckoned to Mother.
Chpt 3 *beckoned = called (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- Valentine waited nervously outside the principal's office until Dr. Lineberry opened the door and beckoned her inside.
Chpt 9beckoned = called (to come by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- He formed an A with his fingers, showed it to the blank door, and beckoned.
Chpt 12beckoned = called (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- But he beckoned to her, and before he could introduce himself she remembered his name.
Chpt 13
- Ender beckoned Mazer closer, and asked him quietly, "Am I the first student to make it this far?"
Chpt 14
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