Harry happened to know the man and offered to give him a break from the task.

Two or three of the mechanics working near looked up from their tasks.

No time for anything which could distract him from the task at hand.

Although its mind sometimes wandered from the task at hand, the kitchen tried to please.

But there has been little to distract them from their next task.

He wore a cap and did not look up from his task.

He didn't bother to lift his eyes from the task in hand.

"No, not yet thanks," Laura said without looking up from her task.

"Yes, I was," the man replied without looking up from his task.

She glanced up from her task and gave him a curious look.