was cogitating
- past progressive of cogitate.
Example Sentences
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His mind was intent upon the iniquity of the proceedings, and he was cogitating on a scheme whereby he could obviate the necessity of having his brother's life placed in jeopardy.
From Fern Vale (Volume 3) or the Queensland Squatter by Munro, Colin
While I was cogitating, Bessie came out and approached me with an inquiring look.
From That Mother-in-Law of Mine by Anonymous
His mind was bent on throwing dust into the eyes of the Indians; and he was cogitating the means of so doing, on a much larger scale than any yet attempted.
From Oak Openings by Cooper, James Fenimore
Matthews was cogitating with his gaze on Eleanor.
From The Freebooters of the Wilderness by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)
I was cogitating methods, even at that early age, for mitigating the feuds and dissensions of Christians....
From History of Rationalism Embracing a Survey of the Present State of Protestant Theology by Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher)
