He was thoughtfully stroking the head of an elderly and rather woebegone border terrier.

And some of those present thoughtfully stroked their necks while Captain Shard unfolded to them his plan.

Could be," Nog said, thoughtfully stroking one huge ear.

Claude thoughtfully stroked the stubble on his chin.

Chang stroked thoughtfully at the two tufts of mustache above the corners of his mouth.

"Then you must know that I have to go back," Yama said, thoughtfully stroking his beard.

He thoughtfully stroked his smooth and stubble-free chin.

"Indeed, it may well be," Hubert agreed, thoughtfully stroking his multiple chins.

Elizabeth thoughtfully stroked Ariel for a moment before continuing.

The deputy thoughtfully stroked at his blond moustache.