He had to pause and think about the answer to her question.

He pauses and looks about him, then goes on.

They paused in the meagre shadow of a small Machine, about to make the final approach.

They didn't pause and think about the cumbersome laws of society.

Inside the main lobby, the two men paused and looked about them.

Ralph and Jack looked at each other while society paused about them.

In the road outside he paused and looked about him.

Nevertheless, when the group paused for a rest about midnight, the three were more than thankful to set themselves down.

She paused and thought about that for a moment.

If one had to pause and think about coordination of one's limbs, the battle would be lost before a decision was made.