Blade listened to them, and also for any sound of pursuit.

Blade listened, trying to make out what was being said.

Blade listened from behind a wall in the orchard, less than a hundred yards away.

As he walked, Blade argued with himself and listened for the slightest sound that might help him decide one way or the other.

Blade followed the same pattern three more times, and listened to the crowd between each exchange.

Blade listened carefully and gradually built up a picture of what was facing him.

Blade watched and listened, trying to piece it together, to make what he could of it.

Blade listened briefly, decided he still wasn't saying anything important, and started doing mental arithmetic.

Blade listened to some of the refugees' talk as he rode past.

Blade drank some water and listened to the conversation among the technicians.