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“Now I tell you what,” says Mr. Bucket, instantaneously altering his manner, coming close to him, and communicating an extraordinary fascination to the forefinger,
Bleak House 2007
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Reaching down with a massive thumb and forefinger,
Orphan Star Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1977
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All the Jews to be banished, and Don Pedro with a steady forefinger,
1492 Mary Johnston 1903
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"She's settin 'right there," said Tom Osby, wagging his forefinger,
Heart's Desire Emerson Hough 1890
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Looking in the direction indicated by Plutarch's long forefinger,
A Dream of Empire Or, The House of Blennerhassett William Henry Venable 1878
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Having given us one glance out of the watching corner of his eye, and having given his nose one triumphant rub with his forefinger,
Bleak House Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 1853
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Having given us one glance out of the watching corner of his eye, and having given his nose one triumphant rub with his forefinger,
Bleak House Charles Dickens 1841
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And Dagobert hastily drew his moustache between his thumb and forefinger,
The Wandering Jew — Volume 10 Eug��ne Sue 1830
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But a doll clergyman, my dear, — glossy black curls and whiskers — uniting two of my young friends in matrimony,’ said Miss Jenny, shaking her forefinger,
Our Mutual Friend 2004
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