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.
{286} Duck—The last sign; then the sign of water; and, lastly, the sign of swimming; which last is performed by the fore finger of the right hand extended outwards, and moved to and fro.
Horse—The right hand, with the edge downwards, the fingers joined, the thumb recumbent, extended forwards.