Socrates paused awhile, and seemed to be absorbed in reflection.

The old high-priest paused awhile like a man who awaits a message.

Their food came, and they paused awhile to eat.

He paused awhile to manufacture killing tools from the bones of saints.

Hrachya Asataryan paused awhile to explain they were his nieces.

From the height, Gilda could see the human ants pause awhile in their activities.

The old fellow was strangely garrulous, for a Guardian; he wanted them to pause awhile and gossip.

People paused awhile before making the connection between man and city.

She paused awhile, then added, "Hearken unto my last word!

The columns paused awhile, standing at parade rest in the spacious plaza.