"I merely thought she might come here seeking her younger brother."
It would merely think about making the movement and let the robot do the work.
I couldn't tell if she was nervous or merely thinking.
I merely thought you might like to talk about the company.
"I merely think that such behavior sets a bad example."
I merely thought you would find the business at hand interesting.
Jack thought merely that she still had a nice smile.
From merely thinking about them they then move on to actually being at the site of the event.
I merely thought your father might wish to counsel you.
But Edwards said today that he was not merely thinking of a big play to get things going.