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78 movement as if pressing against the restraint of the right hand.

Important.—Place the right "I" hand upon the back of the left "A" hand and elevate the latter, carrying the right hand with it. XIII, 265. Or,

(2) Hold the left "A" hand out at the front from the side, thumb extended, and pointing toward the left almost over the shoulder; place the right "A" hand in same position, somewhat lower and diagonally under the left about the center of the waist; elevate both at the same time toward the left.

Strange.—Sign "know" and "new" together.

Heavy.—Holding the open hands in front, palms up, lift them with an apparent effort as if they held a load.

Light.—Same motion, but quick and easy as if the load were light.

Pleasant.—Holding the open hands just above the shoulders, palms toward back, wave them backward over the shoulders.

Note: This sign is used also to indicate "taking a walk" though it should be followed by the sign for "walk."

Drunk.—Toss the end of the thumb of the "Y" hand against the mouth as if carrying a bottle to the mouth to drink; then move the right arm, pointing upward from the elbow, forward in a staggering way.

Excessive, Exceed, Above the Ordinary.—Placing the left bent hand in front, palm down, rest the right bent hand upon the backs of the fingers, and then carry it up more or less according as the excess is great or small. XIII, 266.

Empty, Gone, Out of, denoting Absence.—Place the right "5" hand in the left "C" hand, the "C" over the back of the right which is pointed up; drop the right hand down out of the left and let the latter close over it to "O."

Stylish, Fashionable.—Place the "&" hands side by side, pointing outward and touching; carry first the right forward toward side, assuming "5" position, and then draw it back; do the same with the left hand and repeat the motion several times.

Responsible.—Place both hands, one above the other, on the right shoulder, indicating that something rests thereon. XIII, 267.

Difficulty, Obstacle.—Crook the two "H" hands and bring the bent joints together as in a collision, rather forcibly.