The strands parted, and in a moment his hands were free.
The last strand of the rope had parted, and he was drifting alone out into the ocean of desolation.
With a sharp ping, the strands of Illyana's hair parted.
As the last strand parted the woman seized him by the hand.
The second strand of the rope parted and unravelled.
Fortunately, he kept his knife sharp; the strands parted.
But at last a few strands parted.
The final strands of the rope Parted, and he was able to confirm the hour by his watch.
And hope brought hope as two small strands parted under his slashing attack.
A strand parted, and thus encouraged, Bolan sliced at the next.