But that business in the east did give us a respite.

But he was soon given a respite, for the girl's mother joined them, and the talk became general.

This will give a much needed 6 month respite to all the women who would have had to work an extra two years.

Her legs had gone soft and if she did not give them a respite they would take it.

And she was obviously giving him a respite so he could heal, too.

The helicopter flight had probably given him a little respite.

"They've given us a respite, if we have time to use it."

Kind of whatever it is to give us a respite.

That gave them a brief respite, but was hardly good news.

How can I at least give the poor little lad a respite?