Nearly a quarter of an hour passed before anyone spoke.

"Because a quarter of a century has passed, and I have learned wisdom," the old man said.

The first quarter passed without much offense, as both teams tried to size each other up.

A quarter of an hour passed without his putting any more questions.

Nearly a quarter of an hour passed before anyone else came, and it seemed like twice that.

I consulted it every few minutes until a quarter of an hour had passed.

Before a quarter of an hour had passed a sound was heard in the distance.

Another quarter of an hour passed, and we were all ravenous.

A quarter of an hour passed while the boat advanced in this direction.

A quarter of an hour passed before he straightened in satisfaction.