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Courant clasped his hands behind his head and gazed ruminantly before him.
From The Emigrant Trail by Geraldine Bonner
Strolling ruminantly on the promenade at Nice, Caryll's heart turned thirstily toward the giver of oblivion.
From The Tigress by Anne Warner
This might have endured until he returned to earth had not the airman stopped the engines so that they drifted ruminantly in space below the clouds.
From The Burning Spear by John Galsworthy
"Too bad she ain't got a few more millions," said Uncle Peter, ruminantly.
From The Spenders A Tale of the Third Generation by Harry Leon Wilson
"He has a fine forehead, and if one likes beards, his is certainly a handsome specimen," said Aunt Helen ruminantly, as we were driving home.
From A Romantic Young Lady by Robert Grant
