comprehendingly

Example Sentences

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The stocky, mild man at the other end of the line nodded comprehendingly.

From Time Magazine Archive

M. Bouc explained the object of their visit, and the big detective nodded comprehendingly.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

There was no scorn in it now, only amusement, but Sewell nodded comprehendingly as he looked up at her.

From Delilah of the Snows by Bindloss, Harold

One of them’s young yet––and nervous––and–––” The other scowled comprehendingly.

From Once to Every Man by Fischer, Anton Otto

Blake nodded his head comprehendingly, whilst Quinton spat in the direction of the door as if to defy eavesdroppers.

From John Dene of Toronto A Comedy of Whitehall by Jenkins, Herbert George