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Meanings of rested a moment in English

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Usage of rested a moment in English
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With a sigh of relief she rested a moment in her chair.
Apples, Ripe and Rosy, Sir / And Other Stories for Boys and Girl...
2
She was up all night and has not rested a moment to-day.
Afterwards
3
Clementina's hands rested a moment in her lap, and she looked thoughtful.
The Marquis of Lossie
4
He was still wearing jockey shorts, Willie noticed after he'd rested a moment.
The skin trade
5
Her firm little hand rested a moment in his brown palm.
Gunsight Pass: How Oil Came to the Cattle Country and Brought a ...
6
The two griffins pulled apart and rested a moment, crouched low and snarling.
The dark griffin
7
Her eyes paused in their quest, and rested a moment upon her companion.
Confidence
8
We cleared the first chute and rested a moment on a rock ledge.
Rock and Ice Magazine
9
He rested a moment, breathing hard, his shoulder and forearm muscles slowly unkinking.
The Wolf’s Hour
10
The French welcomed us back, and we rested a moment under their hospitality.
The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me
11
After he had eaten for some time, he rested a moment and said:
The Prussian Officer
12
His eyes rested a moment on the striking figure of the Chancellor's daughter.
The Coryston Family / A Novel
13
Now that you have rested a moment I will take you to that.
The Adventures of Prince Lazybones, and Other Stories
14
We rested a moment, and then began to mount with speed.
A Tramp Abroad
15
Laine's hand went to the dog and rested a moment on his head.
The Man in Lonely Land
16
He rested a moment, and Little John scarce knew that he was alive.
Robin Hood
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