walking through their village

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In February 2006, Lydia and her two sons were walking through their village in northern Canada. The sound of children shouting made her turn around. To her horror, Lydia saw a 700-pound polar bear behind her eyeing her seven-year-old son.

... taking a walk around ... turn (her head or body) around ... gazing/staring ...

The second version of the above is how I try to interpret the first, but I'm not so sure of them. Please shed some llight. Thanks.

Nona the brit · Accepted Answer

... taking a walk around - this sounds as though they were walking vaguely for fun, doing a little tour of the village. Walking through is more A to B for a purpose.

... turn (her head or body) around . - yes, probably whole body

.. gazing/staring ... yes

Angliholic · Answer

Nona The Brit... taking a walk around - this sounds as though they were walking vaguely for fun, doing a little tour of the village. Walking through is more A to B for a purpose.

... turn (her head or body) around . - yes, probably whole body

.. gazing/staring ... yes

Thanks, Nona.

To make sure, first, what kind of purpose would it be for them to walk through their village? I really can't figure it out.

Second, if it is "turn her head around," should it goes "turn back?"

Nona the brit · Answer

Don't you ever walk through the area you live in - have to get somewhere on foot?

Maybe they were going to the shop, maybe she was taking the kids to school, maybe they were going to see a friend, who knows....

If it was only her head the usual phrase would be 'look around'.

Angliholic · Answer

Nona The BritDon't you ever walk through the area you live in - have to get somewhere on foot?

Maybe they were going to the shop, maybe she was taking the kids to school, maybe they were going to see a friend, who knows....

If it was only her head the usual phrase would be 'look around'.

Thanks, Nona.

Got it.

walking through their village

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