soliloquizing

• No sooner hath he passed the sentry's beat than he striketh a "bee-line" for the nearest hen-roost, and, seizing a pair of plump pullets, returneth, soliloquizing: "The noise of a goose saved Rome; how much more the flesh of chickens preserveth the soldier 14th. —  Incidents of the War: Humorous, Pathetic, and Descriptive
• Thus soliloquizing, I got within the mysterious precincts of the Great Mountain Rock, in the course of three-quarters of an hour. —  Travels in the Great Desert of Sahara, in the Years of 1845 and 1846
• He spoke as if soliloquizing, and went through a process of calculation on the fingers of one hand. —  The King's Men A Tale of To-morrow
• Dey want no Mars Phil 'bout here in dem days befo' ole Mars were tuck down Thus soliloquizing, the old man continued to gaze wistfully after the retreating figures; for their appearance had seemed to bring a disturbing element into his peaceful dreams, and a look of helpless trouble overspread his face as, taking off his hat and slowly scratching his head, he murmured Seem like it mos' a pity Mars Phil trouble hisself for to come here, anyhow. —  Plantation Sketches
• Soon the "gentle sleep" was upon him, and, steeped in quiet forgetfulness, slept peacefully, regardless of toast, speeches and cousin Jonathan His friend in the adjoining room still puffed away at a cigar, drank another toast to cousin Jonathan, soliloquizing: "By Jove, I shall watch him closely. —  Lady Rosamond's Secret A Romance of Fredericton

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