_Frost_—Begin with the sign of water, then the sign of night or darkness, then the sign of cold, then the sign of white; and, lastly, the earth. _Cloud_—Begin with the sign of water; then raise the two hands as high as the forehead, and placing them with an inclination of 15°, let them gently cross one another. _Fire_—The two hands brought near the breast, touching or approaching each other, and half shut; then moved outwards moderately quick, the fingers being extended, and the hands a little separated at the same time, as if to imitate the appearance of flame. _Bring, fetch, or give me_—The hand half shut, with the thumbs pressing against the fore finger, being first moderately extended either to the right or left, is brought with a moderate jerk to the opposite side, as if something was pulled along by the hand. Consequently, the sign of water preceding this, would convey the expression, "Give me water." _Earth_—The two hands open and extended, brought horizontally near each other opposite to either knee, then carried to the opposite side, and raised in a curve movement, until brought round and opposite to the face. _Cold, or Air_—The right hand held perpendicularly upwards, and brought forwards with a tremulous or vibratory motion, until it passes beyond the face. _Big, great, or large_—The two hands open, placed {285} wide apart on each side of the body, and moved forwards. _Fear, to be afraid, to cause fear_—The two hands, with the fingers turned inwards, opposite to the lower ribs; then brought upwards with a tremulous movement, as if to represent the common idea of the heart rising up to the throat: the three last signs, placed in the order given, would convey the idea of a violent hurricane. _Moon_—The thumb and finger open are elevated towards the right ear; this last sign is generally preceded by the sign of the night, or darkness. _Heat_—The two hands raised as high as the head, and bending forwards horizontally, with the points of the fingers curving a little downwards. _Clear_—The hands are uplifted, and spread both ways from the head. _Thunder_—The sign of rain, accompanied by the voice imitating the rumbling sound of thunder. _Lightning_—First, the sign of thunder; then open or separate the hands; and, lastly, bring the right hand down towards the earth, in the centre of the opening just made. _Male and female_—Note: to distinguish between the male and female, in all cases add for the male a fillip with the fore finger of the right hand on the cheek; and, for the female, bring the two hands open towards the breast, the fingers approaching, and then move them outwards. _Dunghill fowl_—Bring the thumb and fingers of the right hand together; and holding the hand moderately elevated, move it across, imitating the motion of the head of a cock in walking. _Turkey_—The open hands brought up opposite to the shoulders, and imitating slowly the motion of the wings of a bird; to which add the last sign.