Chunk: for-a-while
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: Indicating a moderate, unspecified period of time.
💬 Contextual Examples
- Let's sit on the porch and just talk for a while.
- I haven't seen David for a while.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: He rested on the couch ______ a while before starting dinner.
Answer:
for
Practice 2: We lived in Tokyo ______ a while back in the nineties.
Answer:
for
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: for