Again silence, but this time a sullen nod of defeat.

The stubborn look remained, but Mm gave a sullen nod.

Archer gave a sullen nod.

After a moment or two of conversation, the corporal hung up and turned to G-8 with a sullen nod.

She gave a sullen nod.

"Yaz" gave the man a sullen nod and then took his place next to and slightly behind Elizabeth, who was totally ignoring him.

Finally he gave a sullen nod.

With a sullen nod, the woman left them.

So when my aunt related gospel like Blood is thicker than water, I could think of no answer but a sullen nod.

"A tadpole," she concurred with a sullen nod.