The guards hesitated, obviously angry at being passed so easily.
The guard that led them hesitated outside a narrow corridor.
For a moment, the two guards hesitated, each one thinking the same thought: Stand and fight or flee?
The guard hesitated, then said, "I'll see what can be done."
The guard hesitated for a moment, then a slight smile crossed his face.
One guard hesitated, then the larger of the two nodded.
Again the guards hesitated, knowing that he had a point.
The guard hesitated a moment longer, but his king had spoken.
The guard hesitated and received a slashed hand in return.
The guards hesitated; one of them lifted his M-16 and took aim.