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E:

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Index-pinky=slightly curled and against each other.

Thumb=curled and below the tips of the other fingers.

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Each:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side. Have the dominant hand higher than the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand down and lower than the non-dominant hand.

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Ear:

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Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Point to or tug on your ear.
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Early:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Then run the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand. The finger runs over the middle of the hand by the knuckles, not from the wrist, to the tips of the fingers.

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Earn:

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Dominant hand: 
C handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand with the palm facing you. Then curl the dominant hand towards you and turn the hand into a fist.
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Earth: Planet

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Dominant hand:
Index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Thumb and middle finger=slightly curled.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Place the middle and thumb on top of the hand by knuckles.

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Earthquake:

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Dominant hand:
Index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Thumb and middle finger=slightly curled.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Place the middle and thumb on top of the hand by the knuckles. Then shake both hands. Then change the dominant hand to an S handshape. Move both hands to the sides of the chest with the backs up. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were extended. Then shake both hands side to side.

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East:

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Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Then move the hand to the right.

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Easter:

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Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
E handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side. Then turn both hands to face you and then turn them so that the back of the hand faces you. Repeat.
Notes: Similar to “Sunday”.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
E handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were extended. Move the hand in an arc to the side of your chest.
Notes: Representing a basket handle that you put eggs in.

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Easy:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled.
They are basically extended but more relaxed.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Move the dominant hand up and brush it against the back of the non-dominant hand as it moves up. Make that motion twice.

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Easy-over:

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Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm up. Then flip the hand over so that the back is up.
Notes: I think this sign is only for over-easy eggs, but I’m not sure.

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Eat:

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Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards.
Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the other fingers.
Orientation: Tap the tips of your fingers against your mouth once.

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Economics:

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Dominant hand:
S handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward. Tap the back of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand twice.
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Edit:

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Dominant hand:
T handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Remove the thumb from between the index and middle finger. Move the hand upwards as well.
Notes: It also means “eliminate”, “get rid of”, and “omit”.

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Effect:

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Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, turned downwards, and against each other.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then release the finger of the dominant hand and thrust it out, so it passes over the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “advice”, “advise”, “affected”, “counsel”, and “influence”.

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Egg:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
H handshape.
Orientation: Have the side of the middle finger on your dominant hand be on top of the non-dominant hand’s index finger. So, now your hands kind of form an X formation. Now slide the hands away from each other with the tips of the index and middle finger pointing to the floor.

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Either:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
V handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up. Place the dominant hand’s fingertips on top of the non-dominant hand’s fingertips. Then move the dominant hand’s index and middle fingers up and down asynchronously to tap against the non-dominant hand’s fingertips.

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Electricity:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but still standing upwards.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Have the index fingers touch at the knuckles.
Notes: It also means “battery”.

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Elephant:

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Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the hand by your nose. Move the hand outward, turning and moving the hand downwards and then coming back up.
Notes: This signifies the elephant’s trunk.

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Elevator:

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Dominant hand: 
E handshape.  
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Place the index finger side of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand up and down once.
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Elf:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=extended and parallel to the index finger.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the index and thumb point to your ears. Then move each hand away from your head to the side, slightly upwards, and then place the index finger and thumb against each other.

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Eliminate: Kill

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Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the index finger pointing to the side. Then run the dominant hand underneath the non-dominant hand. (Not wrist to fingertips but from index-pinky).
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Eliminate: Edit

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Dominant hand:
T handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Remove the thumb from between the index and middle finger. Move the hand upwards as well.
Notes: It also means “edit”, “get rid of”, and “omit”.

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Eliminate:

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Version 1:
“Solve”.

Version 2:
“Remove”.

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Elope:

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Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: 
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. 
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointed to the side. Place the index finger of the dominant hand between the middle and ring finger of the non-dominant hand. The index finger should be pointing upwards. Then move the dominant hand to the side. 
Notes: It also means “escape”.
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Else:

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Dominant hand: 
Index-pinky=curled. 
Thumb=on top of the index finger. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up. Then turn the hand so that it is turned to the side with the thumb pointing upwards. 
Notes: It also means “other”.
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Email:

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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand’s index finger move back and forth (2-3 times) inside the C formation of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: To say “email me”, have the index finger start in front of your non-dominant hand and move it towards you. To say “email you”, have the dominant hand start near you and then end up past the non-dominant hand.

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Embarrass:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the thumbs be touching the shoulders. Then move your shoulders and move your hands in small circles. Use inflection to look embarrassed on your face.

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Emergency:

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Dominant hand:
E handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand up and above your shoulder. Shake the hand from side to side with a scared look on your face for inflection.

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Emotion:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
E handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing upward if they were not curled). Have the hands at their respective sides of the chest. Then spin both hands in vertical circles.

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Employee:

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“Work”+ “person” sign.

Notes: It also means “worker”.

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Empty:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended but turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand (the dominant hand is not touching the non-dominant hand). Then swipe the dominant hand forward above the non-dominant hand from the wrist to the tips of the fingers.
Notes: It also means “available” and “naked”.

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Encourage:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=separated and slightly curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Then move both hands outwards, slightly moving closer to each other and back as you do so.

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End:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the dominant hand on top of and perpendicular to the non-dominant hand. Have the dominant hand fall off the non-dominant hand.

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Engaged/engagement:

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Dominant hand:
E handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. 
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side if they were extended. Then spin the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand and rest the dominant hand on the fingers of the non-dominant hand.     
Notes: The spin is not required.
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Engine:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Put the hands together with the fingers interlocking. Rotate both wrists downward but do not unlock the fingers.
Notes: It also means “factory”, “machine”, and “motor”.

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Engineer:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands in front of you with the back of both hands up. Have the hands touch at the tip of their thumbs. Then rotate the dominant hand up and down. Finally, do the “person” sign.
Notes: Translates to ‘measure person’.

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English:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and turned downward.
Thumb against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant arm in front of you with the back of the non-dominant hand up. Then have the dominant hand go over the non-dominant hand and curl the dominant hand over the side of the non-dominant hand.

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Enjoy:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and against each other.
Thumb=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of your hands face you in about the middle of your chest with the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands in a small circle over the chest.
Notes: This is similar to the “happy” sign, except that the circle does not move the hands away from the chest. It also means “appreciate” and “pleasure”.

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Enough:

A 
Dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
S handshape. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingertips pointing away from you. Then slide the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand away from you.
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Enter:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the non-dominant hand over the dominant hand. Have both hands near the middle of the chest. Then move the dominant hand out from under the non-dominant hand so that it sticks out.

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Enthusiastic:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the palms of the hands against each other. Rub the hands back and forth against each other.
Notes: Use body language and an expression to show you are enthusiastic about something.

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Envious:

A 
Dominant hand: 
Index finger=slightly curled. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Place the side of the index finger near your mouth with the back of the hand facing you. Then turn the hand so that the palm faces you. 
Notes: It also means “jealous”.
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Environment:

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Dominant hand: 
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. 
Non-dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the side of the non-dominant hand face you with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Spin the dominant hand in a horizontal circle above the non-dominant hand.
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Equal:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingertips of the hands touching.
Notes: It also means “fair”.

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Envelope:

A 
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: 
Thumb=extended. 
Index finger=slightly curled. 
Middle-pinky=curled. 
Orientation: Have the index fingers and thumbs of both hands be facing each other to make a small rectangle shape. Then pull the hands away from each other and have the thumb and index finger touch. It also means “brick”, “card”, “check”, “sheet”, and “rectangle”.
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Errands:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and thumb=extended and parallel to each other.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palm of the hands up with the index finger and thumb pointing upwards. Then move both hands around in circles while tapping the index and thumb to each other.
Notes: It is sort of a mash-up between the “what do” and “move around” sign.

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Escape:

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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointed to the side. Place the index finger of the dominant hand between the middle and ring finger of the non-dominant hand. The index finger should be pointing upwards. Then move the dominant hand outwards.
Notes: It also means “elope” with the proper context.

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Establish:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: 
Index-pinky=curled. 
Thumb=extended. 
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the thumb pointing towards you. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the thumb pointing towards you. Then turn the dominant hand so that the thumb points upwards and place it on top of the non-dominant hand. 
Notes: It also means “set” or “set up”.
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Etc.:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands face you. Then curl and uncurl the index finger as you move the hands further to their respective side.

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Eternal:

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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the index finger pointing upwards and then spin it in a circle. The finger must be pointing upwards the whole time.
Notes: It also means “always” and “forever”.

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Eternity:

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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the index finger pointing upwards and then spin it in a circle. The finger must be pointing upwards the whole time. Then change the handshape to a Y handshape and move the hand outwards slightly.
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Europe:

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Dominant hand:
E handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Spin the hand in a circle by your head. Then place the side of the hand against your head.

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Evaporate:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers separated.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up. Then move both hands up and close them into fists.
Notes: It also means “absorb”, “adopt”, and “take up”.

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Everybody:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the back of the hand up and the fingers pointing outwards, sweep the hand from one side to the other.
Notes: It also means “all-over”, “everything”, and “worldwide”.

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Everyday:

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Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=bottom of it is on top of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand’s thumb under the ear with the underside of the thumb up. Then move the hand to the front of your face (still by the side of your head) with the back of the thumb facing you. Make that motion quickly twice.
Notes: It also means “daily”.

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Everyone:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=resting on top of the index finger.
Orientation: Have both hands turned towards the side (the fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended). The non-dominant hand stays stationary. The dominant hand starts higher than the non-dominant hand and moves in a circle next to the non-dominant hand. On the way back up, the index finger of the dominant hand is released.

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Everybody:

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Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands up. Cross both hands over (with the dominant hand on top to form an X formation. Then pull both hands back to their respective sides and change the handshape to a B handshape.

Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the back of the hand up and the fingers pointing outwards, sweep the hand from one side to the other.
Notes: It also means “all-over”, “everybody”, and “worldwide”.

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Eww:

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Fingerspell it.

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Ex-:

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Sign “old” or fingerspell E-X to mean that something or someone is an ex.

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Exact:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=against the tip of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up and the back of the dominant hand up. Then spin the dominant hand in a circle over the non-dominant hand and place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: Another version uses the F handshape. It also means “perfect”.

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Exaggerate:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended). Have the dominant hand in front of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand outwards, moving your wrist up and down as you do so.

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Example:

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Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: 
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the index finger pointing to the side. Place the index finger at the top of the non-dominant hand’s palm, just below the fingers. Then, thrust the hands slightly forward and back.
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Except:

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Dominant hand:
F handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the finger pointing upwards. Have the index and thumb of the dominant hand place the index finger of the non-dominant hand between them. Then move both hands upward.
Notes: It is like you are picking one thing out of many things. Also means “special” and “unique”.

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Exercise:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands above your shoulders with the backs facing you. Move your hands from side to side or up and down slightly.

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Excited:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
MIddle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Orientation: Have the palms face you and the hands at their respective shoulder. Spin both hands in quick asynchronous circles.

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Excuse:

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Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=tip on top of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Then run the tips of the dominant hand across the non-dominant hand from the bottom to the tips of the fingers. Repeat this motion 2-3 times.
Notes: Add the “me” sign afterward to say “excuse me”.

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Excursion:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up and the back of the dominant hand up. Put the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand with the middle fingers hovering above each other. Move the hands to the side and spin both hands in circles as you do so.

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Exist:

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Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downward.
Thumb=curled over the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: Can be used or not. If used, in the same position as the dominant hand.
Orientation: The tips of the fingers touch the sides of your chest.
Notes: It also means “have” and “possess”.

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Expand: Elucidate, expansion

A 
Dominant hand: 
S handshape.
 Non-dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Place the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand’s index finger. Move the dominant hand away from the non-dominant hand and expand the fingers into a claw handshape.
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Expand: Grow outward

A 
Dominant hand: 
S handshape.
 Non-dominant hand: 
C handshape. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outward if they were fully extended. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Wrap the non-dominant hand around the dominant hand. Move both hands to their respective side of the chest and turn both into a claw handshape.
72
Q

Expand: Puff up

A 
Dominant hand: 
S handshape.
 Non-dominant hand: 
C handshape.    
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. Fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Wrap the non-dominant hand around the dominant hand. Turn the dominant hand into a C handshape, and with the non-dominant hand, make an O with your hands.
73
Q

Expensive:

A

Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other and turned downwards.
Thumb=touching the tip of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up with the fingers pointing outwards. Place the back of the dominant fingers against the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand to the side of the non-dominant hand and turn the dominant hand so that the back of it is up. Then extend and separate all the fingers on the dominant hand.

74
Q

Experience:

A

Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended, separated and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Rub the fingers against your cheek, moving down to the line of your jaw. Place the fingers together and place the thumb against the other fingertips.

75
Q

Expert:

A

Dominant hand:
F handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the thumb and index finger touch your chin and then take it away quickly.

76
Q

Explain:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the middle-pinky fingers pointing outward. Then move both hands back and forth asynchronously.
Notes: It also means “describe” and “instructions”.

77
Q

Express:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of both hands up. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Place the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand and in front of the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands outward, separate them slightly, and extend and separate the fingers.

78
Q

Extend:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended). Have the dominant hand in front of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand outwards.

79
Q

Eyes:

A 
Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Point to each eye.
80
Q

Exclude:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the side of the dominant hand against the middle of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand off the non-dominant hand. The back of the dominant hand will now be up with the fingers pointing to the side.

81
Q

Economy:

A

Dominant hand:
E handshape (low content), “Money” (high context)
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward. Tap the back of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand twice.

82
Q

Earth: Soil Synoynm

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, against each other, and turned downwards.
Thumb=tip touching the tips of the other fingers.
Orientation: Have the palm face you with the fingers pointing upwards in their current state. Rub the thumb against the other fingers.
Notes: Also means “dirt”, “gritty”, “material”, “sand”, and “soil”, “substance”.

83
Q

Elementary school:

A

Dominant hand:
E handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the back of the dominant hand facing you. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Have the dominant hand underneath the non-dominant hand and shake it back and forth.

84
Q

Eager:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Rub the palms of your hands back and forth against each other. Look eager on your face.

85
Q

Eggplant:

A

“Egg” + “plant”.

86
Q

E-transfer:

A

Fingerspell “e” + “transfer”.

87
Q

Event:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Run the tip of the middle finger against the sides of your chest and then off when they reach the shoulders.
Notes: It’s like a more neutral/less excited version of “what’s up”.

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