He was silent for a moment, and I did not move.

She is silent for a moment, then looks at the children playing.

He was silent for a moment, looking down at the table.

The girl took her place next to him, and they were both silent for a moment.

They were silent for a few minutes and then Be!

Another time he came and was silent for a while.

She was silent for a while, and then turned to him.

They sat silent for a time, words no good to them.

They were silent for the next few minutes or so.

They were both silent for a long time, with no need to talk.