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The Fiend And The Forge

Shooting Max a peevish glance, Rasmussen beckoned his colleagues along.
Chpt 1

beckoned = called (to follow by using a hand gesture or a nod)

Supper beckons, and you shall marvel at the bizarre combinations Emily's eating these days.
Chpt 1

beckons = calls (figuratively by being desirable)

Fingering a jewel-encrusted goblet, the demon seemed to beckon at the viewer in invitation, gesturing at an empty chair across a laden table.
Chpt 3 –

beckon = call (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)

Chewing his lip, Connor beckoned at Max to toss over the ironed trousers.
Chpt 4 –

beckoned = signaled (by using a hand gesture or a nod)

The ogre beckoned one of the moomenhovens to reposition his chair so he and Max could face one another.
Chpt 4 –

"Do not trouble yourself, Director," he exclaimed, beckoning her to rise.
Chpt 5 – *

beckoning = signaling (by using a hand gesture or a nod)

"Gather round!" he said, beckoning.
Chpt 5 –

beckoning = calling (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)

Beckoning to Max, Cooper spurred his horse on at a fearsome pace through the woods, weaving through the trees with a precision that Max—an excellent horseman in his own right— found difficult to match.
Chpt 8 –

beckoning = calling (to come by using a hand gesture or a nod)

When everyone had arrived, Mr. Vincenti beckoned the class closer.
Chpt 9 –

beckoned = called (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)

"Come here," said Max, beckoning the goblin forward.
Chpt 17 –

beckoning = calling (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)

Wiping sweat from his brow, Skeedle shook his head and beckoned frantically for Max to follow him outside onto the porch.
Chpt 19 –

beckoned = called (to come by using a hand gesture or a nod)

"May I see the baby?" he asked, beckoning greedily.
Chpt 20 –

beckoning = calling (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)

The demon beckoned, motioning for the imp to move.
Chpt 20 –

beckoned = called (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod)

Astaroth beckoned playfully at the gargantuan demon as he paused at the final pews.
Chpt 28 –

He beckoned Max closer.
Chpt 28 –

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Definition:

(beckon)
to call -- typically to ask or tell someone to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod of the head