Sentence Examples

1. But even in the minute that had elapsed the number of the rats had vastly increased.
2. Dillon was surprised by this given the fact that only just over an hour had elapsed since he made his escape from the place.
3. The meeting had gone on long enough for Richard after only a few minutes had elapsed.
4. Through the exertions of Beauvais, the matter was industriously hushed up, as far as possible and several days had elapsed before any public emotion resulted.
5. On Monday, it was ascertained that the girl had not been to the Rue des Drâmes and when the day elapsed without tidings of her, a tardy search was instituted at several points in the city, and its environs.
6. But before much time had elapsed, the cabinet door opened, letting the dim light of the chamber in.
7. No one spoke during the twenty minutes which elapsed before they reached their destination.
8. It seemed, however, even in the very face of open day, that at least a year had elapsed since all these things had passed, so deep was the impression made in his mind by the dream, and so strong a hold had it taken of his imagination.
9. Two months and a half elapsed in these trips, and Edmond had become as skilful a coaster as he had been a hardy seaman he had formed an acquaintance with all the smugglers on the coast, and learned all the Masonic signs by which these half pirates recognize each other.
10. She waited until the crisis elapsed, swallowed back another rush of bile and re-entered the house to dial the police.