Then he explained the rules and she leaned forward, raptly taking in his words.

The fact that they've failed thus far seems to show that he's taken their measure, in your words.

He took little comfort in her words and said nothing.

Decker took in her words, wondering how much of it was bravado.

She paused as the others took in her words.

His eldest son was beginning to take interest in my words.

Why the monks took no delight in the Buddha's words.

His eyes widened slightly as he took in her words.

It signifies he has taken in your words but does not indicate his thoughts on them.

She might have been barely over twelve, but she'd taken in his words with the understanding of someone much older.