By exchanged a cordial nod with the smiling stranger, and turned to Ivan.

The Armsman gave Mark a cordial welcome-home nod, and withdrew to leave the two brothers to their reunion.

Gideon acknowledged the introduction with a cordial nod.

They were permitted to go alone; and with a cordial nod from one, and a graceful bow from the other, the two gentlemen took leave.

He tipped a cordial nod to Prrghh as she slipped into her seat.

Finally Decker caught the rabbi's eye, and the old man gave him a cordial nod.

The haut Pel gave him a relatively cordial nod.

Standing with his arms folded before the viewscreen in his office, Nogura offered a cordial nod and smiled.

"I just think it was a cordial nod, like he was saying, 'Good job,"' Frank said.