Meanings of licked the hand in English

But he licked the hand of the boy that tied the noose.

She licked the hand of Francis, and then lay down at his feet.

Sensible to kindness, she licked the hand which caressed, and even that which tormented her.

Out there-inthe night-somethingmay happen before mornin'. Black Bart licked the hand of the master and whined.

The dog, who had been crawling behind them, looked wistfully at his master and licked the hand that caressed him.

He licked the hand of his friend, looked him in the face, again licked his hand, and went away of himself.

At first, the king laughed heartily; then, as he remarked how tenderly Biche licked the hand of the baron, he shook his head thoughtfully.

The animal reared himself up, purred like a cat when pleased, and licked the hand of Sir George, which he had put through the bars.

The beast, ever docile and submissive, has cringed at his feet, fawned to his touch, and licked the hand that snatched away the half-devoured morsel.

Jan licked the hand that rested on his head, then he dashed to his mother's side, yelping with excitement and panting out the good news.