A Day in the Life
He had been in the same situation himself just a few years prior, attending college classes even when the secondary schools were enjoying the respite of a long holiday.
All Things Quiet And Sweet 4 - Lies
Perhaps such an abandoned store as this would offer him some respite, a place nobody would go to in such a state of affairs. james came from a world where pets were a largely unfamiliar concept.
All's Fair - Part 21
He ordered teriyaki for dinner, giving me a brief respite until it arrived, then went right back to the last few weeks, gently drawing out each tortured word and fragment. i couldn't do the last day, though, and he didn't press me.
Lonely Oak Chapter 47
The sand was given a short respite, a moment of what fresh air there was to be had, before another wave smothered it, splaying foam and droplets about.
Raspberry Line Chapter 19
The warm rush of air as she opened the door was no respite for her. she quickly disarmed their new squealing alarm system and helped ket into the kitchen. "sit," she commanded, moving a chair for him, "keep your hand there."
Strong Wolf Chronicles part 7 - Fruition
Taking her advice, i settled into a more relaxed position, ready to fall into the blissful darkness of respite. ready as i may have been, it didn't happen.
Naira's Search, pt 1 (MHO)
Someone's little hallowed respite from a cold, cruel world. isolated, yet comparatively safe. no village in sight. the relative silence of the surrounding forest only reinforced the strange feeling.
Downtime - Ch. 7 (MHO)
Much as he enjoyed the short respite and would have loved to continue relaxing there, contemplating the valley's mysteries, he knew he needed to get more meat for the journey. and sitting around wasn't going to get him any more supplies.
Golding Incorporated
At least pillows were still a resort of infinite comfort and a welcome respite for his overworked senses and body. before he fell into a descent of nightmares, michael knew that the next day would be the hardest of his life. he growled in his sleep.
VAC Online: Player Decro
A brief respite to his current predicament. his failure here meant that he couldn't beat the game. he couldn't rescue his friends. will he ever get to see the light of day again? the real sun, rather than vac's convincing facade of a star.
Game Night
She couldn't bring herself to enjoy this brief respite; she knew what it meant. stuart's hand clenched tight around jack's body. all of the mouse's strength couldn't ease the grip; all of the mouse's flexibility couldn't wiggle him into safety.
Immigration or Naturalization 2
As he thanked her and began to walk away he noticed that she had turned away from him to answer a call, which gave him a brief respite in order to try and ditch the backpack and get out of there as he looked for a place to hide it.