All 3 Uses of
indicate
in
The Great Gatsby
- Gatsby indicated a gorgeous, scarcely human orchid of a woman who sat in state under a white plum tree.
p. 104.9indicated = pointed to or nodded toward
- I picked it up with a weary bend and handed it back to her, holding it at arm's length and by the extreme tip of the corners to indicate that I had no designs upon it — but every one near by, including the woman, suspected me just the same.
p. 115.2 *indicate = demonstrate
- "Madame expects you in the salon!" he cried, needlessly indicating the direction.
p. 115.8indicating = pointing or nodding in
Definition:
to show (point out, demonstrate, express, or suggest)
The form, indicator can refer to many different kinds of things including intentional signals (such as a turn indicator), gauges (such as one that indicates pressure), or a measurement (such as an economic or chemical indicator).