Everything seemed quite orderly, indicating preparation beforehand.
There was no sign of a liftoff as yet, but the Televek vessel's power source was active and levels were rising, indicating possible preparation for one.
Far from having been caught unawares, the barbarians had been long expecting us, for the precision of their deployment indicated considerable preparation.
Most dishes indicate careful preparation.
The flooring here indicated special preparation.
This degree of learning indicates formal preparation.
The exact spatial distribution of the seed around a grinding stone further indicates extensive preparation.
It indicated more preparation and strength than I thought possible.
The load-sensors indicated preparation for playback.
"And this would indicate some thought and preparation by the killer?"