Secca listened, matching the words in her mind to the notes, mentally checking the values and trying to create the images she wanted.

With the verbiage in good shape, Buchanan mentally checked that off his list and went prowling again for other members.

These were points that Goodling checked mentally.

Kirk dusted his trousers, mentally checked for bruises, tried to remember where they were and why.

Owen mentally checked the contents of his pockets and looked at Hazel.

Pratt mentally checked his posture and smiled.

I mentally checked that all the important stuff was in my pockets.

He mentally checked each number as she dialed it.

He stood erect and mentally checked himself and he was all right.

Dragging her thoughts into line, she turned back to scan the empty office, mentally checking her appearance.