He lifted the dagger in his hand.

He lifted the dagger and let it drop.

Senglat lifted the dagger, using a square of cloth, careful to touch but the weapon's hilt.

Once again she lifted the dagger to the sky, then to the cardinal points of the compass, then to Cassie.

She lifted the dagger Gerolamo had thrust into her hands.

He lifted the dagger from the table and handed it to the Turk.

He lifted the dagger from his lap and held it out.

Rose lifted the dagger, though it seemed to weigh a ton.

Damian finished leading the chant, then lifted the sharply-honed oak-handled dagger.

His expression hardened and he lifted the dagger, tapping my naked arm with the tip.