American officials said they intended to make no new proposals of their own, and would merely listen to what the Soviet leader has to say.

So she said nothing at first- merely listened, like a good diplomat.

It seemed good to me to have someone to talk with, someone who would merely listen.

Instead, you are going to listen merely; I will do all the talking.

But I think we should merely listen for the moment.

Some showed evidence of recent immersion in the pool; others merely listened.

He merely listened to the sound of the voice and murmured quickly, "Excuse me - wrong number."

Merely listen and see if the story in the end does not soothe you.

As Rivera spoke for about 10 minutes, the players merely listened and watched.

Still, what did she have to lose by merely listening to what he had to say?