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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

Bulstrode smiled too, and more comprehendingly, and Prosper smiled and said: "Mais certainement, monsieur."

From The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode by Marie Van Vorst

The ability to make such a total mental reaction promptly and comprehendingly is the best test of any teaching whatsoever.

From College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College by Paul Klapper

“I suppose they would be hard words to say if one really felt them,” she said comprehendingly.

From McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 4, August 1908 by Various


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