- - suddenly becomes interested, in a way
- - Gets out of a slump?
- - Wakes dramatically from a nightmare, say
- - Requests a dog treat, maybe
- - Performs a canine feat.
- - Rises
- - Stops slouching
- - Shows keen interest
- - Begs to put off retirement?
- - Shows sudden interest
- - Shows interest
- - Starts to get out of bed
- - Assumes better chair posture
- - Starts to rise from bed
- - Becomes interested
- - Becomes attentive
- - Assumes an alert position.
- - Exhibits surprise: Colloq.
- - "...... and takes notice."
- - Pays attention
- - Takes notice.
- - Shows surprise
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