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Grammar : Verb

Spell : nod

Phonetic Transcription : nɒd

Definition of nodded

Origin : mid-15c., from nod (v.). Land of Nod "sleep" is a pun on the biblical place name (Gen. iv:16).

verb gesture with head
verb fall asleep

Example sentences :

Miss Milbrey nodded encouragement, seeming to chuckle inwardly.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Anger contracted the face of Henry Allister; he nodded gravely.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

"Yes," said George, and he nodded; but his face was red as crimson.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

"Oh, I'm wise—I'm wise," Aggie nodded, as she hurried out toward her bedroom.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

And then, as the other nodded in assent, she spoke with a compelling kindliness.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Now, in reply to his father's words, he only nodded a quiet assent.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

He held it in his left hand, and nodded and smiled at it from time to time.
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

All the Indians in the group that had gathered about the Mastodon, nodded at this.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

The constable, who knew both the farmer and his wife, nodded familiarly to them.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

Again Kitty nodded, after looking up at him in alarm when he spoke of the warrant.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

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