The old man was speaking, he realized vaguely, but not to him.

She realized vaguely that what she'd said didn't make any sense.

She realized vaguely that he wasn't looking at her head.

It seemed to realize vaguely that its prey was smaller than usual.

They realized vaguely that something unusual had taken place, but it was not important enough to them to stop their daily sport.

She turned her head and realized vaguely that her pillow was back.

He realized vaguely what the gum had done to him.

He realized vaguely that the sound of the mob had changed.

Our friend realized vaguely that he was about to be tried.

He hadn't trusted her to lock the door, she realized vaguely.