Poirot looked inquiringly at me. 
Poirot looked questioningly as me.
Poirot glanced at me in acknowledgment.
Descriptions of audited entities responsibilities, and explanation of terms and organization of the program or operations.
Students are gathered in a group talking.
A baseball player is preparing to pitch his best game.
The grantees' federal funding have been successfully leveraged.
Four kids practicing karate.
People are watching a band play.