NOT YET: Right hand at side, fingers pointing down, palm backward, hand moved toward back several times. (Not yet) (This sign denotes that something is neglected or not done)
not yet
Tag: Brouland
to leave (a place)
TO LEAVE: Extend open hands, palms down, out toward the left side, one farther toward the left than the other, somewhat “tandem;” draw them back toward the right side of the body and a little up, bending the fingers down from the knuckles.
to wait
TO WAIT: Extend the left arm out a little way from the side, palm up; bring the right hand in the same position “tandem”-wise, so the arm rests across the body; work the fingers as in playing a piano or a stringed instrument, only have the fingers pointing up.
wine
WINE: Index tip of right vertical “W” moved around on cheek, palm leftward.
to pray
PRAY: Hands joined palm to palm, fingers pointing upward and outward.
present (here)
PRESENT: Hold the open or bent hands, in front, from the sides, palms up, and drop them both at the same time with a slight jerking motion. In making the sign for any verb the tense is rarely given unless essential to make it specific. Usually tense is understood by inference.
can
CAN: Both closed hands horizontal, palm towards palm, forced down a few inches with a jerk.
jealous
JEALOUS: Index tip placed between the teeth as if being bitten, palm inward.
man
MAN: The right hand as if grasping peak of hat, or thumb tip of right “A” hand at side of forehead, and prone hand to indicate height. (Men: “Man” and prone hand passed along as if over the heads of the men.) (Boys: Men but prone hand lower).
happy
HAPPY: Throw palm of the right hand against the heart several times with a patting motion.