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Meanings of quiet hand in English

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Usage of quiet hand in English
1
Someone stooped over her; a quiet hand lay upon her shoulder.
The Rocks of Valpré
2
She was painfully conscious of the quiet hand on her knee.
The Odds / And Other Stories
3
He put out a quiet hand, and laid it upon her bare arm.
The Odds / And Other Stories
4
But Lucas laid a quiet hand on her arm, and her resentment died.
The Knave of Diamonds
5
He paused a moment, then suddenly laid a quiet hand on her shoulder.
The Knave of Diamonds
6
Jean interrupted him, laying a firm, quiet hand on his arm.
God's Country—And the Woman
7
Mr. Stephens interrupted him, laying a quiet hand on his arm and speaking gently:
Three People
8
But before they reached it a quiet hand fastened upon his shoulder, detaining him.
The Odds / And Other Stories
9
He smiled and did not speak, but, stretching out a quiet hand, sought his.
Home Again
10
She laid a quiet hand upon his arm and drew him out of the stable.
Rosa Mundi and Other Stories
11
The Baron lifted a quiet hand and subdued him.
Those Who Smiled, and Eleven Other Stories
12
She carried the quiet hand impulsively to her lips.
The Keeper of the Door
13
He waved a quiet hand toward those who had risen, and they unwillingly gave way.
The Case of Richard Meynell
14
He put a quiet hand through his grandfather's arm.
The Bars of Iron
15
Goddamn-Ben touched his shoulders with a quiet hand.
Crossings
16
The Baron lifted that quiet hand of his.
Those Who Smiled, and Eleven Other Stories
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United Kingdom
Common