He listened intently as she told him the story.

Meaning: He paid attention to something that is being said or played with great attention and concentration as she related the details or facts of an event or situation to a male person.

Choice of Words: Listened means to pay attention to something that is being said or played. Intently means with great attention and concentration. Told means to relate the details or facts of an event or situation. Story is a narrative of events or experiences. Him is a pronoun referring to a male person.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• She listened intently to the story.
• Boy listened intently to story.
• The children listened intently to the story.
• She listened intently to the teacher's explanation.
• She listened intently, absorbing every word.
• She listened intently, her heart beating fast.
• She stood still and listened intently.
• She told him about her troubles.
• He listened intently to the teacher's words.
• The audience listened intently, captivated by her performance.