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Example sentences for "handshake"

Lexicographically close words:
hands; handsaw; handsel; handselled; handsful; handshakes; handshaking; handsom; handsome; handsomely
  1. That vigorous handshake was enough of itself to convince Ralph Hazeltine that he had made, at any rate, one friend in Orham.

  2. Judith's manner was so frank and sweet and she smiled so brightly at Big Josh, returning his vigorous handshake with a strong, unaffected clasp, that the good-natured fellow was won over completely.

  3. One of the young men, catching sight of Judith, gave only a hurried handshake to his hostesses and then sauntered towards the end of the platform where the girl in blue cotton was standing.

  4. About thirty years ago you'd give an old boy like myself a handshake occasionally.

  5. He had desired it since the first week that Maitland had given him the cordial handshake which had bound them.

  6. With a passionate handshake they parted, Clara directing her steps to the prison building.

  7. And then as another handshake followed he continued: "What are you going down to New York City for?

  8. And then the train came in, and, with a final handshake all around, and with several kisses exchanged between the girls, Belle and Cora climbed on board, Dave and Phil assisting them with their suitcases.

  9. And with a handshake and brush of the lips on Neva's cheek, the small, brilliant, blonde cousin was gone.

  10. And he went, with a friendly nod and handshake that did not deceive Armstrong.

  11. The baggage was tossed out; a handshake and a good-by to Ryder and Baptiste, and after a moment more the wheels were turning and the steamer sped down the river carrying Hugh and Jack toward New Westminster.

  12. But Fannin was anxious to get on, and after he had purchased from Crocker the provisions they needed, with a hearty handshake and with many good wishes the canoe travellers stepped over the side and pushed off.

  13. When they struck the bank there was a bunch of cowboys helped his hoss up the bank, gave him a hearty handshake all around and made him welcome every way.

  14. I laid down and slept for twenty hours, and when I reported at the roundup with my four hosses and the two Injun ponies besides, I got a hearty handshake all around.

  15. The quality of his handshake won all hearts, and even now one seems to feel his vigorous grasp so characteristic of his thoroughness.

  16. I rush here and there to assist with a handshake or a 'God bless you.

  17. I tried to make it a point never to pass anyone without a handshake or a word of cheer and encouragement.

  18. Whatever the future had in store, it was the man's victory over himself, and I gave him a glad handshake and told him how proud I was of him.

  19. The handshake that followed was one in which all their friendship seemed to dissolve and change its character, hardening into ice.

  20. It was a long strong handshake that we exchanged.

  21. It seems they were a handshake from Brahms, and, as usual, a very substantial and agreeable one.

  22. I had a great deal to write to you, dearest friend, but it would probably only be a repetition of what your wife is writing, therefore I conclude with the warmest handshake and greeting.

  23. Men and women, old and young, soldiers and civilians, have all come to say good-bye to one man, and he moves in and out among the people saying a kindly word here and giving a handshake there.

  24. Opportunities for Christian work, with the exception of the hearty handshake or the whispered prayer, were but few, though during the pauses at Brandfort and at Kroonstadt several successful services were held.

  25. The handshake was long and firm, and the accompanying smiles like those of men who meet on serious occasions.

  26. You would win a cordial farewell handshake from your prospect, but not an acceptance of your proposal to work with him.

  27. His handshake may tell volumes about his true character.

  28. She was frying bacon and at the same time keeping an eye on the younger children, but she had a hearty handshake and a jolly smile for Philip.

  29. They met with a handshake and parted as formally.

  30. Taking two of his own shirts and a pair of his woollen trousers, he wrapped up the food and a little cheer; then blowing out the lamp he again raised the sash cautiously, and with a hurried handshake bade him good-night.

  31. The following night Freme swung into the forest and took the short cut to Big Shanty, and that same night Holcomb welcomed him with a hearty handshake and the morning after set him to work.

  32. Minutes later, after a parting handshake from his father and a worried kiss from Sandy, Tom sent the sleek jet racing down the runway for take-off.

  33. The boys exchanged a quick handshake and affectionate shoulder slaps.

  34. The handshake Livingstone gave John Clark as he came down the steps of the little house was the warmest he had given any man in twenty years.

  35. It was past half-past ten when the Emperor laid down his cigar and rose to say good-bye with that vigorous handshake which leaves its mark on one's knuckles.

  36. He walked in with youthful and military bearing, honoured me once more with a hearty handshake and bade me welcome back from the 5th Army.

  37. Any feeling of timidity one may have had whilst waiting for the most powerful and most remarkable man in the world vanished completely once the Emperor, after a more than hearty handshake and a cheery welcome, began to speak.

  38. The Crown Prince took one and handed it to the nearest officer, whom he thanked for the services which he had rendered to his Emperor and country, and then with a hearty handshake he congratulated the hero whom he had thus honored.

  39. Boller pushed me into the hands of Doctor Todd, who gave another hearty handshake to the thirty-ninth and presented him to Mrs. Todd.

  40. The freemasonry of the gold-seeker holds throughout the world, and its handshake is honest.


  41. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "handshake" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.