The preparations for the voyage along the coast being now in a state of forwardness, my attention was directed to the providing for the return of Dr.
As they drew near, Wright's attention was roused by hearing the name of Banks frequently repeated.
But the next day, when I went to the library, to look into a book of botany, my attention was caught by some new reviews, which were just arrived from London.
Being obliged to learn so much of Young's Night Thoughts by rote, I was rather disgusted, and my attention was roused to criticise the lines which had been forced upon my admiration.
On his way home, in passing a drinking saloon, Fred's attention was drawn to two men who came out, arm in arm, both of whom appeared to be under the influence of liquor.
Raymond's attention was directed to Fred by his sister's attack.
Fred's attention was taken up by his duties as train boy, and he gave no thought to the package, though he wondered at the moment what it contained.
As we strolled along the gravel-walk, my attention wasattracted by one of the graves standing apart from the rest.
Strange and improbable as it may appear, the next thing that attracted my attention was my poor pussy, crouched up, panic-stricken, in a corner.
While I was waiting in the line my attention was arrested by one man, who formed a member of our party.
I was outside the barrack when my attention was aroused by the sound of tramping feet.
The following morning my attention wasarrested by the guard going round the camp singing at the top of his voice, "Ma-hone-i!
I must have sat there for about an hour in deep meditation, when my attention was attracted by a newspaper urchin, shouting at the top of his voice: "Paper!
As these and similar thoughts crowded themselves into my brain, my attention was attracted by soft strains of music emanating from the room I had just left, and I stood still and listened.
And in those days, as well as now, the farmers' attention wasdirected to preparation for the coming winter.
My attention was arrested by the skill of the player, and the fine tone of the instrument.
And so my mind wandered on from one thing to another, until at length my attention was arrested by a friend who rose and took off his hat (members of the society always sit with their hats on), and gave us a short and touching discourse.
He had just come to this very important conclusion when his attention was diverted by the near approach of two ladies elegantly dressed, followed by an elderly serving-man in plain livery, carrying a couple of mass-books.
The messenger I expected was in her, and I was turning away with the parcel he handed me, when my attention was arrested by a stout, unwieldy fellow, who stumbled awkwardly out of the boat, and hurriedly came up the steps.
In the morning my attention was attracted by the novelties of my situation, and I found much to excite my curiosity and interest my feelings.
The boarding house to which Bohun directed my attention was an ordinary-looking abode; but I cared little for its character, provided the price would suit.
Now, the real truth was, that my father's attention was at that moment withdrawn from his own concerns by a scene which was taking place in a field beneath his window.
For a moment all my attention was riveted to the movements upon our own side of the stream, when suddenly the cavalry bugle sounded the recall, and the same moment the staff came galloping across the bridge.
I was preparing to visit the town on the following morning, when my attention was attracted by a dialogue which took place beneath my window.
The last curve was reached, and, as the little trip rounded it, Ralph's attention was attracted by a light which was being waved rapidly in the distance ahead of him.
As they sat looking down upon the green landscape below them, Bachelor Billy's attention was attracted to a boy who was hurrying along the turnpike road a quarter of a mile away.
Finally, Burnham's attention was attracted to this proceeding.
While I was thus watching with delight the effects of this joyful news upon the soldiers, my attention was directed to another object.
In passing among the wounded after they had been carried from the field, my attention was attracted by the pale, sweet face of a youthful soldier who was severely wounded in the neck.
In his researches into ancient literature his attention was directed to the Bible, and he introduced its study among his students.
This was made very clear as attention was given to the manner in which the types relating to the first advent of Christ had been fulfilled.
When Wycliffe’s attention was directed to the Scriptures, he entered upon their investigation with the same thoroughness which had enabled him to master the learning of the schools.
No attention was paid to the antics of the dogs, which were whining and nosing around, uncomfortably close to our hiding-place in the fence-corner.
He then, in loud tones, warned them of the punishment which would certainly await them, but in vain, no attention was paid to him.
We were shown into a small room with spotless mats to await Danjuro's arrival, and my attention was at once attracted towards an exquisite kakemono that hung on the wall, which was the only decoration the room possessed.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "attention was" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
