And I wanted to put him out of action for a spell.

Seems times have been bad for a long spell now.

She just wanted to get out of Texas for a spell.

You can be gone for a long spell, return, and find the same things as before.

Makes me feel real good, and I don't even miss him for a spell.

"Want me to take over for a spell when we get moving again?"

This means I won't be able to guess what's coming for quite a spell.

"Come on in and sit by the fire with us for a spell if you have got the time."

Then I walked around in the fresh air for a spell.

"So you want to stay here with us for a spell?"