But the prospect of action had his mind cycling up to full alertness.

He could feel the familiar sensations of mind, and body coming to full alertness for action.

But he had a son, as well, and her next words snapped him back to full alertness.

The pain was quite intolerable and it brought him up to full alertness.

But when she came back to full alertness, she heard nothing.

With a small shock, I came to full alertness.

It took two and a half moments to recover full alertness.

He blinked, the worry in her mind switching him to full alertness.

The knowledge that he was being watched roused him to full alertness.

"The full alertness and readiness of the armed forces is a necessity."