Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: gestures
IPA transcription: [dʒ'ɛstʃɚz]
Pronunciations of gestures
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Usage examples
  • He strove to express his loyalty, but he could only make fantastic gestures.
  • There was something crazy about his gestures and the words that broke from him.
  • The naturalist's angry gestures showed that the lady was included in his displeasure.
  • Then isolated pine witches would appear, and make their rigid gestures at me as I passed.
  • If I tease her with a straw, she parries with big gestures, like those of a prize-fighter.
  • He looked almost cheerful, but there was about him, about his words and gestures, something hurried and scattered.
  • Then Terry, wholly in his element, made a polite speech, with explanatory gestures, and proceeded to introduce us, with pointing finger.
  • I often heard them repeat the word "assai," and from their gestures I understood they were inviting me to go ashore, an invitation I felt obliged to decline.
  • The play was founded on the story of the "Mock Doctor;" and, from the gestures of the servants, who were the best actors, I should imagine contained some humour.
  • I was now so nervous with my own imaginings that I immediately drew my revolver. Even the propitiatory gestures of the creature failed to disarm me. He hesitated as he approached.
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