There was a vague suggestion of something else, a tensing to the situation, a darkening resolution to take a chance.
The key here is the use of vague metaphorical suggestions that can easily be linked to the viewer's personal experience.
"At the same time, the vague suggestions made by the representative of the Cooperative Association have become tangible activities."
Coins so old and worn they had no writing left, and only a vague suggestion of a face.
These provide a vague suggestion of the age of the site.
His icejammer knew these old ice trails so well that he merely seemed to be giving it vague suggestions about which direction to head in.
Behind the figure was a vague suggestion of a Cyclopean architectural background.
Today it seems that a starting time is nothing but a vague suggestion.
Sadly, what was revealed were incomplete arguments and vague suggestions.
Two eyes, a nose, a mouth, a vague suggestion of lips and ears.