In a moment or two he roused himself, and went on with his investigations. 
He roused himself and investigated.
He stopped investigating.
A group of ducks sitting on concrete waiting.
The men  was  inside  watching  tv
I am in favor of currencies blooming.
McConnell did not care about the grant.
Tommy Beresford crumbles under pressure, unable to think quickly on his feet.
They must become more than simple boxes full of gaming tables.