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Example sentences for "motioning"

Lexicographically close words:
motifs; motile; motility; motion; motioned; motionless; motionlessly; motionlessness; motions; motiv
  1. He closed the box, and motioning us to remain as we were, he went back to his room to replace the Jewel in the safe.

  2. Then motioning me to hold the candle in the same position, he took from his pocket a magnifying-glass which he adjusted.

  3. Motioning her to follow, Tarzan walked toward the trees at the edge of the arena, and taking her in one strong arm swung to the branches above.

  4. Then, squatting upon his haunches, he proceeded to eat, first motioning Clayton to join him.

  5. He removed his hunting knife from its sheath and handed it to her hilt first, again motioning her into the bower.

  6. Old Brooke stands with the ball under his arm motioning the School back; he will not kick out till they are all in goal, behind the posts.

  7. Fortunately Colebrooke was removed at the time when he undertook this work, to Mirzapur, close to Benares, the seat of Brahmanical learning, in the north of India, and the seat of a Hindu College.

  8. Grimm compares the Irish eirr, snow, and he remarks that the other Aryan languages have each framed their own words for ice, Lith.

  9. She got up at this, and started toward the door, motioning Silas to follow.

  10. Motioning them to follow him, they closed the door, and all sat down in the pleasant family room where the girl's recollection began, and where her father spent his little leisure in the evening.

  11. Then motioning to the soldiers, he said: "Take him away and watch him closely, lest he escape.

  12. I had ordered my dispatches to be sent after me, your majesty," paid Kaunitz, taking the papers, and motioning the secretary to withdraw.

  13. She waved her hand, and motioning to her daughters, they followed her, silent and ashamed.

  14. Grandfather Gordon could be seen motioning to her from the top of a spruce tree.

  15. Gently we edged away towards them; Meliboeus standing before the mast with his double-barrel ready, and motioning to me how to steer, as the main-sail hid the birds from my view.

  16. Gently retreating, I got back upon the dry land, and motioning the boy to remain quiet, hastened round the lake to its opposite bank.

  17. Yes; just look at Pluto and Bob," said Evilena, motioning towards the boatmen.

  18. Loringwood line," said Pluto, motioning towards a great ditch leading straight back from the river.

  19. A common staircase led to all the floors, but I encountered no one as I toiled to the top of all, where stood Biddy, with her finger up, motioning to me to be silent.

  20. Pass, Gallagher," said he, motioning me to follow his comrade.

  21. You can wear your velvet," said Virginie, motioning to her to be careful what she said.

  22. With that, Paul turned his back on Thelenie and walked away, motioning to his dog to follow him, which he did not do until he had walked around the amazon several times, growling most significantly.

  23. The ferryman instantly extinguished the light, motioning his companions to remain silent.

  24. Stand aside," added he, advancing towards the bier, and motioning Luke away.

  25. But let us go in, first of all; we shall have time enough to talk then," said the vagabond, motioning to Isaure to enter the house.

  26. Yes; he's out there," said Mose, motioning one way with his thumb and another way with his head.

  27. Then, motioning de Lacy behind me, I swung open the door.

  28. On my motioning him to rise, he did so with a lithe grace: "I suppose you want to change your strange clothes, my lord, and see your quarters?

  29. Instead, he pointed to the door, motioning to her that she was to follow him.

  30. Then he turned and, motioning to his braves to follow him, went silently back through the woods, leaving Preserve and Deliverance alone, and safe.

  31. Prelate, motioning the cavalier to draw near the fire.

  32. And now to business," exclaimed the other, seating himself by the table and motioning his companion to a place opposite.

  33. Motioning Martha to bring a chair and sit beside her, Mrs. Dainton leaned forward impulsively and took her hands in her own.

  34. I could not speak, and after looking at me a moment more the little old creature locked the hall door and walked into the living-room, motioning to me to follow.

  35. At sunrise she rose and went to the door, motioning to me to accompany her.

  36. She then seated herself on the trunk of a fallen tree, that lay at the side of the almost invisible path they had hitherto pursued, and motioning to her companion to unboot himself, proceeded to unlace the fastenings of her mocassins.

  37. Plenty sick now," said the chief, sententiously, motioning toward the spot where the whale had disappeared.

  38. Then again he called aloud and, hurriedly lifting his bow string into the notch, ran down to the bidarka, motioning to Rob to take his seat in the rear hatch.

  39. Motioning to Rob to keep the boat steady, he began to pull the line up and down in long, steady jerks.

  40. Again, a few feet at a time, he would edge it on in, pausing and crawling forward, his hand motioning back to Rob to be quiet and steady.

  41. He will only imagine all sorts of horrors--and he looks so peaceful," motioning toward the closed door.

  42. Hall shakes his head, slightly motioning towards the elder girl, whose face is buried in the bosom of Mrs. Dr.


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