He half raised his head, then went back to sleep.

He half raised his arm in greeting, then suddenly stiffened.

He half raised his hand to touch her, then changed his mind and walked away to the door.

The fop's face twisted for a moment and he half raised his hand.

He half raised his arm to draw her attention, and thought better of it.

He half raised one hand, but Merlin shook his head.

He half raised her hand again, caught himself, and dropped it with an apologetic smile, then turned away to the car.

Then he half raised himself from the ground, threw his arms into the air, and fell forward on his side.

She half raised herself, fell across his lap, and wept.

He half raised himself in the bed and then sank down again into the pillows.