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

"I took her on purpose," continued Carthew—"to see how she——" Daphne, deeply interested, nodded comprehendingly.

From A Safety Match by Hay, Ian

Memory came back to Nounce; she smiled comprehendingly.

From The Front Yard by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

"Yes," said the child, smiling, and looking up at Miss Blanchard comprehendingly.

From Roland Graeme: Knight A Novel of Our Time by Machar, Agnes Maule