I was trying to decide whether or not I would clear John Cavendish at once. 
I was in a position to clear John Cavendish.
I had decided that I would clear John Cavendish.
People are waiting in line.
A person in a white shirt and a skirt is singing into a microphone.
That's great!
There are people
A man in a sleeveless red shirt and bluejeans is napping on the couch.
A man is playing an instrument on the sidewalk.