All 7 Uses of
indicate
in
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
- All the students answered at once, indicating that T.J. had headed west toward home, then surrounded Stacey as he started across the lawn.
p. 82.4indicating = expressing
- "Oh," said Stacey, his tone indicating that he considered the visit of no importance.
p. 88.6 *
- "Just them," he said, indicating us with a wave of his hand.
p. 110.1indicating = pointing to
- Again Stacey looked at Papa, but this time Papa gave him no indication what he should do.
p. 155.9indication = sign or suggestion of
- But now Mr. Jamison put his briefcase back on the floor, indicating that he was not leaving, and looked first at Big Ma and Mama, then across at Papa and Uncle Hammer.
p. 160.7indicating = showing
- He laughed dryly, indicating that the question was to be taken lightly, but his eyes tight on Uncle Hammer showed that he intended to have an answer.
p. 166.4
- Miss Crocker raised her hand, indicating that she did not want to hear another word, and banished me to the very last row in front of the window.
p. 182.4indicating = expressing
Definition:
to show (point out, demonstrate, express, or suggest)
The form, indicator can refer to many different kinds of things including intentional signals (such as a turn indicator), gauges (such as one that indicates pressure), or a measurement (such as an economic or chemical indicator).