The young man paused then to consider the extent of his progress.

He paused to consider it, even though the idea did not appear to be a particularly good one.

He paused to consider the effect his words were having.

As a matter of fact, I never even paused to consider it.

She paused to consider, her feet not quite touching the ground.

She dressed, and then paused in front of the mirror to consider the effect.

She paused to consider the two, and probably had her finger on the very point where they went different ways.

Then he paused to consider this remark, and changed his mind.

Two hours north of the City she paused to consider.

I paused to consider my next question, which was a big mistake.