All 4 Uses of
beckon
in
Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows
- Just as he had reached this uneasy conclusion, she raised a gloved hand and beckoned.
Chpt 17 *beckoned = called (to come nearer by using a hand gesture)
- The woman beckoned again, more vigorously.
Chpt 17beckoned = called (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)
- The muffled figure nodded and beckoned again.
Chpt 17
- "We shall meet you and your Ravenclaws in the Great Hall, Filius!" said Professor McGonagall, beckoning to Harry and Luna to follow her.
Chpt 30beckoning = calling (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