All 6 Uses of
beckon
in
Gone with the Wind
- "Well, bring in the bride," said Gerald, and Pork, turning, beckoned into the hall to his wife, newly arrived from the Wilkes plantation to become part of the household of Tara.
Chpt 1.4 *beckoned = called (to come by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- Scarlett beckoned to her to come down and went into the house.
Chpt 3.21
- "Dreadfully," answered Suellen, happily beckoning with a smile to Frank. But as they all passed from the room...
Chpt 3.28beckoning = calling (to follow by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- Her eyes singled out Frank Kennedy and beckoned him from the side of Mrs. Elsing.
Chpt 4.35beckoned = called (to come nearer)
- And there was seldom any need for this, for she smiled and beckoned and the men came quickly to the buggy and frequently stood bareheaded in the rain to talk business with her.
Chpt 4.38beckoned = called (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- She must let her go easily, without a struggle, without tears, without sorrow. The door opened slightly and Dr. Meade stood on the threshold, beckoning imperiously.
Chpt 5.61beckoning = calling (nonverbally to come)
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