Synonyms:
awhile, for_a_while
Meaning: for a short time; "sit down and stay awhile"; "they settled awhile in Virginia before moving West"; "the baby was quiet for a while"
Usage examples
You must lie still awhile.
For Awhile A Very Obscure One
I studied awhile with Mr. Underhill.
"There, now, see, it can't rain yet awhile."
"Would you like to drive the mule awhile?" he asked.
He was silent for awhile, and then repeated his words.
Spargo thought awhile, pacing up and down the river bank.
After awhile she was taken to the carriage, and we came home together.
I'll try Jack's ranch awhile and top off with the Klondike and whiskey.
We lingered awhile sadly upon our oars, with our eyes riveted upon the spot.