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beckon
in
The Second Siege
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He knew in an instant that this barbed, murderous thing had been calling to him—beckoning him forward like a siren's song.†
Chpt 4 *

beckoning = calling -- typically to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod
Rasmussen looked pleased with himself until Ms. Richter beckoned for David to come forward.†
Chpt 5

beckoned = called -- typically to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod
The Agent waded into the water and beckoned impatiently at them to get in.†
Chpt 6
"Maria," hissed Cooper, beckoning.†
Chpt 8

beckoning = calling -- typically to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod
He beckoned at the open door.†
Chpt 9

beckoned = called -- typically to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod
He beckoned to a tall woman wearing a trim gray outfit.†
Chpt 9
He beckoned for Max to sit.†
Chpt 9
"Closer," the Demon whispered, beckoning with a playful smile.†
Chpt 11

beckoning = calling -- typically to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod
Max saw a hand wave from the back row; Cynthia, Lucia, and Sarah beckoned them over.†
Chpt 13

beckoned = called -- typically to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod
"Step inside," said David, beckoning Max over.†
Chpt 13

beckoning = calling -- typically to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod
"And?" said the Demon, beckoning playfully.†
Chpt 13
"No," said Mrs. McDaniels, beckoning him over.†
Chpt 17
"You there," he said, beckoning at Jurgen.†
Chpt 17
She slipped the Founder's Ring upon her finger and beckoned gently to Miss Boon.†
Chpt 19

beckoned = called -- typically to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod
He beckoned at something large that had been camouflaged among a thicket of trees.†
Chpt 21
One rose on two legs and beckoned at Max.†
Chpt 21

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(1) (beckon)
to call -- typically to ask or tell someone to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod of the head
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
Much less commonly, beckon can be a gesture that points in a direction.

beckon in The Second Siege (Auto-generated)

beckon
in
The Second Siege
(Auto-generated)