Jake paused at the foot of the steps, looking up at the door.

Jake paused at the back door to turn on the radio.

Jake paused on the street and took a hard look around.

Jake paused to let his words sink in.

Walking over the cool gray carpet toward it, Jake paused at the threshold.

Jake stepped around a huge oleander, paused, and looked toward the driveway.

Jake paused for a drink of water, then shifted gears.

Here Jake paused, passing his tongue across his dry lips.

Jake paused with the loose shirt half over his head; he knew that name.

Jake paused and listened to one of the interviews.