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Meanings of rest a hand in English

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Usage of rest a hand in English
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I rest a hand against a tree trunk and close my eyes.
Kafka on the Shore
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Ramirez had to rest a hand on the wall to keep his balance.
White night
3
Dav hung up, and shifted over to rest a hand on Ana's shoulder.
Deadly little secrets
4
Standing, Tuon leaned across the table to rest a hand on Noal's arm.
Knife of dreams
5
Then Darrin came over to rest a hand on Prescott's shoulder.
The High School Captain of the Team; or, Dick & Co. Leading the ...
6
Beauclerk picked up his bag but lingered to rest a hand on Adam's brow.
For my Country’s Freedom
7
The only time that stopped was when he'd reach over and rest a hand on her shoulder.
iD
8
Berelain glided across the carpet to rest a hand on his arm and smile up at him.
Knife of dreams
9
On no account does she swing her arms, nor does she rest a hand on her hip!
Etiquette
10
Reaching the wide base of the ornate curved staircase he paused to rest a hand on the balustrade.
Orb Sceptre Throne
11
Monk closed the outer door and flipped his long coat aside to rest a hand on his shotgun.
Map of bones
12
It should have shocked her, but it did not, and she reached out to rest a hand against his arm.
Forge of Darkness
13
Kevin watched the man rest a hand consolingly on his wife's arm, while she dabbed at her eyes with a hanky.
The Irish Times
14
With a very strong sense of avuncular propriety, two of his uncles rest a hand on his shoulder and clasp his hand, respectively.
The Irish Times
15
He scaled the trellis and rested a hand on the window sill.
Andy the Acrobat / Or, Out with the Greatest Show on Earth
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So be careful, man.' He rested a hand on the door latch.
Stonewielder
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