All 3 Uses of
beckon
in
Far from the Madding Crowd
- He whispered to the soldier, and then beckoned to the clerk, who in his turn whispered to an elderly woman, apparently his wife, and they also went up the chancel steps.
Chpt 16-18 *beckoned = called (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- After a moment's consideration Bathsheba assented, beckoning to Gabriel, who hastened up into the coveted atmosphere.
Chpt 22-24beckoning = calling (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- Troy glided up to him, beckoned, and whispered a few words; and with a mutual glance of concurrence the two men went into the night together.
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