11.   Lou bit her lip but took the hint and settled quietly into her seat.

12.   The guy said it like he was falling asleep, but his army took the hint.

13.   I can take a hint.

14.   Fran gave him a watery smile, then turned her attention pointedly back to the schedule to forestall any further questions, and Fred took the hint.

15.   Sandra did not take the hint.

16.   She took the hint, sharing out their simple meal, which they consumed in silence.

17.   Alson could take a hint.

18.   Bryant took the hint.

19.   But after the judge repeated his interpretation, Kostin took the hint and said maybe he felt a bit deprived after all.