half-bowed

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"So," I said, and half-bowed, trying to mimic Professor Gribaldi's drawl.

I carry myself to the edge of the earth. karenhealey 2010
He raised an eyebrow and half-bowed toward me, as though the compliment were meant in apology.

Sick Cycle Carousel 2010
Looking down it from the top I once recognized the presence of a woman seated on one of the lower steps with her back presented to me, her body half-bowed and her head, in an attitude of woe, in her hands.

The Turn of the Screw 2003
He half-bowed to all three ladies, then took a step forward and made a more formal bow over Triana's hand.

Elvenborn Lackey, Mercedes 2002
As he half-bowed to the captain, Alcaren's smile was somewhere between amusement and relief, Secca judged.

The Shadow Sorceress Modesitt, L. E. 2001
Kochar half-bowed and stepped back away from the High Wizard.

Colors of Chaos Modesitt, L. E. 1999
"I am very pleased to meet you," Shana replied gravely, and half-bowed.

Elvenblood Lackey, Mercedes 1995
Rand glanced around the room as the man departed, backing away still half-bowed.

The Fires of Heaven Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1993
She half-bowed (with a wry grin), and let them approach her.

The Oathbound Lackey, Mercedes 1988
Then he stood and half-bowed in the wizard's direction.

Night Arrant Gygax, Gary 1987