As I stood contemplating the scene before me, there was a noise at the door behind me.

As he talked, Thordred went into the adjoining room and stood contemplating the silent figures.

For a moment he stood contemplating the baffling window.

Miles completed a fast survey of the premises to be sure they were indeed alone, and returned to the women, who stood contemplating the hair-lock.

The two stood contemplating the third, a male Dirdir whelp, half the size of the adult.

In the elevator a few minutes later, the producer and his star stood in silence contemplating their success.

The new manservant stood in the rain for some time contemplating this dismal sight.

He was standing there contemplating the coats when the phone rang.

For a long time he stood silently contemplating the weather-worn basket.

The other day, both men, who had received layoff warnings, stood contemplating their uncertain future.