At last I sat up, taking in my surroundings with gathering comprehension.

Refreshed, the old man took more interest in his surroundings.

She allowed herself to be led, and took no interest in her new surroundings.

Now she found herself alone on the beach, and she took in her surroundings.

But she steadied herself down quickly, and began taking in her surroundings.

This man appeared to take a keen interest in his surroundings.

The security chief glanced quickly around him, taking in his new surroundings.

I stood still for a moment, taking in my surroundings.

And while he was so doing Rex took in his surroundings.

Quickly the dizziness passed and she took in her surroundings.