But what you hint would demand a considerable interval of time.

After a considerable interval, the Council gallery materialized on the main viewing screen.

We maintained a considerable interval between men and carried our guns ready for use under our arms.

Fortunately for me they were separated by considerable intervals and I did not have to receive them all at once.

The cannon-shot was followed after a considerable interval by a volley of small arms.

A considerable interval passed before he regained any semblance of control.

After a considerable interval, voices in the passage and an entry into the next room.

There followed a considerable interval, after which Troy heard them pass through the hall on their way upstairs.

The train was a slow one, stopping many times and for considerable intervals.

After a considerable interval, he beheld himself in the act of rising from the chair.