"I take it by your answer that you profoundly disagree?"

"I take it by your answer that you are a member of the Church as well?"

He had no idea why he said it, or what she meant by her answer.

Though Carol had modest language skills, she'd caught what he'd meant by his answer.

They are unconvinced by his standard answer: that in 14 years he has not found the appropriate person.

He did the same, seeming fully satisfied by her answer.

Needless to say, I stand by my original answer.

"They were clearly a little confused by our answer."

"I think you might be rudely surprised by my answer to that."

She smiled up at him, put at ease by his answer.