But a short time elapsed before the marriage was solemnised, and such a wedding the world of fashion had not taken part in for years, 'twas said. Royalty honoured it; the greatest of the land were proud to count themselves among the guests; the retainers, messengers, and company of the two great houses were so numerous that in the west end of the town the streets wore indeed quite a festal air, with the passing to and fro of servants and gentlefolk with favours upon their arms.英文原著 · 《A Lady of Quality》
Insects were crawling on the walls. They went into the other rooms on the lower floor - a scullery, a barely furnished dining room, and a storing place for lumber. The same dirt, mustiness, and neglect met their eyes. At least half a year must have elapsed since these rooms were last touched, or even entered. "Does your faith in Krag still hold?" asked Maskull. "I confess mine is at vanishing point. If this affair isn't one big practical joke, it has every promise of being one. Krag never lived here in his life."
"Come upstairs first," said Nightspore.英文原著 · 《A Voyage to Arcturus》
Half an hour elapsed, an hour, and the personages required to continue the comedy did not return.英文原著 · 《A Woman-Hater》
FIVE years have elapsed since Monsieur Lomaque stood thoughtfully at the gate of Trudaine's house, looking after the carriage of the bride and bridegroom, and seriously reflecting on the events of the future. Great changes have passed over that domestic firmament in which he prophetically discerned the little warning cloud. Greater changes have passed over the firmament of France.英文原著 · 《AFTER DARK》
After another half-hour had elapsed, the two workmen quitted the studio to go to dinner, and Luca and his brother were left alone.英文原著 · 《AFTER DARK》
About a quarter of an hour elapsed, and then the door was thrown open, and Brigida herself was shown into the study. The doctor bowed, and D'Arbino placed a chair for her. She was perfectly collected, and thanked them for their politeness with her best grace.英文原著 · 《AFTER DARK》
Unfortunately, this contestant's time has elapsed 98 seconds ago.美剧 · 《Shameless》