The only respite would come was when darkness fell.
It was the only respite he got from being himself.
His only respite is Lydia's regular visits, during which they talk and discuss music.
Her only respite is gospel choir practice, which she refuses to miss.
The only respite came every 20 days, when they were allowed to eat whatever they wanted.
"This time alone is my only respite," she said.
The only respite the mother has from her visions is when she sings.
Because that was Colene's only respite, once the predator caught up with her.
The only respite from the emptiness is a meaningless materialism.
Work was the only respite he had from the fraudulence of his life.