He did not glance directly toward the curtains; instead, he merely paused instead of answering the servant's question.

He paused merely to add over his shoulder, "Clean up that garbage," and left.

Has Compaq lost its direction after nine years of spectacular expansion, or is it merely pausing before resuming its growth?

Could one comply with the law by merely pausing the music while crossing, or would it be necessary to remove the earphones from the ears?

Now, the question is whether Compaq has lost its direction or is merely pausing to prepare for resumed growth.

When she returned, she merely paused at Sark's table.

Gul Mavek, though, merely paused and regarded her with a strangely serene expression.

The Machine merely pauses for want of fuel, and I shall soon supply that!

The First Maid, however, merely paused until sure she and Birgitte were done, then went on calmly.

But this isn't off the ride-it's merely pausing for suspense before dropping us into a dark pit.