Both Uses of
beckon
in
The Phantom Tollbooth
- He ran quickly through the air, stopping occasionally to beckon Milo, Tock, and the Humbug along, and they followed as well as anyone who had to stay on the ground could.†
p. 108.4beckon = call -- typically to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod
- In the distance a beautiful island covered with palm trees and flowers beckoned invitingly from the sparkling water.†
p. 165.1 *beckoned = called -- typically to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod
Definitions:
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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
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Much less commonly, beckon can be a gesture that points in a direction.