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  • It flipped on the dock until I lifted it in my hand-a green-and-yellow gem with orange pectoral fins and bright eyes.

    The Life Ahead: C.J. 2009

  • THE DRAGONS OF SPRING DAWNING felt the cold metal bite into his flesh just as another hand-a skeletal hand'made a grab for it, too.

    Finnegan teoriza la practica de cuerdas Carlos G.Tonda 2010

  • Peeking into the corridor again, Worf raised his left hand-a signal for everyone to get ready.

    Addicts Tree Riesener 2010

  • Suddenly, his father stuck out his hand-a signal to stop.

    Nineteen Minutes Picoult, Jodi, 1966- 2007

  • What did that take back in 'eighty-eight, when they were probably still doing it by hand-a week if it was a hot case like this?

    The Closers Connelly, Michael, 1956- 2005

  • He seemed to be unarmed, but she had a wicked-looking knife in one hand-a ritual blade, maybe, but it was also a real weapon, and he and Eleanor were unarmed.

    Phoenix And Ashes Lackey, Mercedes 2004

  • A pistol appeared in Logan's hand-a Desert Eagle .60, capable of taking down a moose with one shot or punching right through a car's engine-block.

    Beyond World's End Lackey, Mercedes 2001

  • A pistol appeared in Logan's hand-a Desert Eagle. 60, capable of taking down a moose with one shot or punching right through a car's engine-block.

    Beyond World's End Lackey, Mercedes 2000

  • It was a young man's hand-a slender, elegant hand, fingers gathered in, touching the finely carved thumb.

    Nemesis Thompson, Paul B. 2000

  • Diago dealt a slap of his webbed hand-a bit of correction used by many members of Viashino society-reached over, himself, and drew the right lever.

    Time Streams King, J. Robert 1999

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