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As Milly and I were conjecturing what it might mean, and before the five minutes had expired, Mary Quince entered.

From Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

While we were conjecturing, the stroke of a large clock, brought whizzing in the wind, struck full upon our ear.

From The Adventures of Hugh Trevor by Holcroft, Thomas

In the evening, two men, friends, sitting in the hotel's rotunda, were conjecturing who yonder guest might be to whose inquiries the clerk was so promptly attentive.

From John March, Southerner by Cable, George W.

All were conjecturing about to-morrow's battle, and preparing for it; chatting in ordinary fashion, singing, and promising themselves great pleasure.

From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

Not long after they had retired, Mr. and Mrs. Harewood heard a carriage, and while they were conjecturing who it might be, to their great surprise, the long-expected stranger, Mrs. Hanson, was announced.

From The Barbadoes Girl A Tale for Young People by Hofland, Mrs.