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Topics referred to by the same term
For a While may refer to: "For a While" (song), a song by Stellar For a While (album), an album by Dolly Varden This disambiguation page lists articles
For_a_While
Noun and subordinating conjunction
Look up while or whilst in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. While is a word in the English language that functions both as a noun and as a subordinating
While
1998 single by Tim McGraw
"For A Little While" is a song written by Steve Mandile, Jerry Vandiver and Phil Vassar, and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was
For_a_Little_While
Song by Henry Purcell
"Music for a While" is a song for voice and continuo by the English Baroque composer Henry Purcell. Based on a repeating ground bass pattern, it is the
Music_for_a_While
2000 song by U2
for a single week in March 2002. The title "In a Little While" originated as a line that co-producer Brian Eno had been toying with but not found a use
In_a_Little_While
2003 single by 311
"Creatures (For a While)" is a song by the American rock band 311, released as the first single from the band's 2003 album Evolver. It was generally well
Creatures_(For_a_While)
2000 single by Rednex
"Hold Me for a While" is a pop ballad by the Swedish band Rednex, released from their second album Farm Out as the third and final single. It was the
Hold_Me_for_a_While
2004 single by Angie Stone featuring Anthony Hamilton
"Stay for a While" is a song by American singer Angie Stone, featuring singer Anthony Hamilton. It was written by Stone, Hamilton, Juanita Wynn, and Jonathan
Stay_for_a_While
Index of plants with the same common name
Wait-a-while may refer to: Acacia colletioides, also called pin bush and spine bush Acacia cuspidifolia, also called bohemia Acacia nyssophylla, also
Wait-a-while
2013 studio album by Dolly Varden
For A While is the sixth studio album by Chicago based alt-country band Dolly Varden and their first album since the 2007 The Panic Bell release. The
For_a_While_(album)
2016 single by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
"Stay a While" is a song recorded by the Belgian-Greek duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. The single is a summer song which has the vocals from Like Mike
Stay_a_While
Control flow construct for executing code repeatedly
be used for each iteration of the loop, compiling to effectively the same code as a while or for loop. Some languages, such as Haskell, have a syntax known
Loop_(statement)
American actress (born 1974)
enabled Adams to shoot for her role while also performing Brigadoon on stage. Encouragement from Alley prompted Adams to actively pursue a film career, and
Amy_Adams
Latin expressions meaning 'from fact' and 'from law'
they exist in reality or effect. For example, a de facto government holds power without legal recognition, while a de jure government may have formal
De_facto_and_de_jure
2005 studio album by Dawn Angeliqué
Billboard the album was recorded while the singer was attending the University of New Orleans and working as a cheerleader for the NBA's New Orleans Hornets
Been_a_While
Collection of Middle Eastern folk tales
his wife a pardon and sparing her life. The narrator's standards for what constitutes a cliffhanger seem broader than in modern literature. While in many
One_Thousand_and_One_Nights
2022 South Korean horror television series
Bae-soo. The series mainly follows a class of South Korean students and their struggles while surviving against a highly-contagious zombie virus. The
All_of_Us_Are_Dead
2000 American psychological drama film by Darren Aronofsky
deal heroin in a bid to realize their dreams; Harry and his girlfriend Marion plan to open a clothing store for Marion's designs, while Tyrone seeks the
Requiem_for_a_Dream
American political activist (1993–2025)
America" and as a "fearless warrior for truth and freedom". Netanyahu said he had invited Kirk to Israel prior to Kirk's death, while Morton Klein said
Charlie_Kirk
Topics referred to by the same term
Once in a While may refer to: "Once in a While" (1937 song), notably recorded by Tommy Dorsey and Patti Page (separately) "Once in a While" (Madeleine
Once_in_a_While
Roman emperor from AD 54 to 68
bode well for him. While Nero had retained some control of the situation, support for Galba increased despite his being officially declared a "public enemy"
Nero
First letter of the Latin alphabet
Ấ ấ Ầ ầ Ẫ ẫ Ẩ ẩ Ả ả Ǎ ǎ Ⱥ ⱥ Ȧ ȧ Ǡ ǡ Ạ ạ Ä ä Ǟ ǟ À à Ȁ ȁ Á á Ā ā Ā̀ ā̀ Ã ã Ą ą Ą́ ą́ Ą̃ ą̃ A̲ a̲ ᶏ Phonetic alphabet symbols related to A—the International
A
beam while Kocian, the reigning uneven bars world co-champion, won silver on that event. The 2016 Olympics were the most successful games to date for the
List of Olympic female artistic gymnasts for the United States
List_of_Olympic_female_artistic_gymnasts_for_the_United_States
1968 song by the Beatles
"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1968 double album The Beatles (also known as the "White Album")
While_My_Guitar_Gently_Weeps
Season of television series
'Even Without Saying a Word'), performed by Six Lounge [ja], while the ending theme song is "Monochrome", performed by Suisoh. For The Calamity cours,
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Bleach:_Thousand-Year_Blood_War
American country singer (born 1958)
to Bend", and 1992's "Two Sparrows in a Hurricane". Tucker's 2019 album While I'm Livin' won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album, and "Bring My Flowers
Tanya_Tucker
2016 film
The Magic Mountain while coming up with the idea for the film. Starring Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, and Mia Goth, the plot follows a young executive who
A_Cure_for_Wellness
Driving after consuming alcohol or drugs
influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) is the crime of driving, operating, or being in control of a vehicle while one is impaired from doing
Driving_under_the_influence
2004 single by Janet Jackson
"Just a Little While" is a song by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson, from her eighth studio album, Damita Jo (2004). Written by Jackson and Dallas
Just_a_Little_While
American comedian and actor (born 1969)
Matt Oswalt, a comedy writer best known for writing and starring in the YouTube web series Puddin'. While he was a military brat, his family lived in Ohio
Patton_Oswalt
American animated television series
services provided by DR Movie. A sequel to the 1983–1985 series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe by Filmation—while ignoring the events of She-Ra:
Masters of the Universe (TV series)
Masters_of_the_Universe_(TV_series)
Belgian association football league
Jupiler Pro League (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʑypilɛr ˈproː ˌlik]) for sponsorship reasons, is a professional association football league in Belgium and the
Belgian_Pro_League
Grammatically correct sentence demonstrating lexical ambiguity
"James while John had had had had had had had had had had had a better effect on the teacher" is a grammatically correct English sentence used to demonstrate
James while John had had had had had had had had had had had a better effect on the teacher
James_while_John_had_had_had_had_had_had_had_had_had_had_had_a_better_effect_on_the_teacher
Group of fraternal organizations
Philipps became a Freemason while working on a commission to resolve boundaries in New England and, in 1739 he became provincial Grand Master for Nova Scotia;
Freemasonry
Association football position
great stamina and strength (for their tackling). In South American football, this role is known as a volante de marca, while in Mexico it is known as volante
Midfielder
Safety signal used in BDSM
or crossing, a physical, emotional, or moral boundary. Some safewords are used to stop the scene outright, while others can communicate a willingness to
Safeword
American civil rights activist (1925–1965)
In 1946, he was sentenced to eight to ten years in prison for larceny and burglary. While there, he joined the Nation of Islam, adopting the name Malcolm
Malcolm_X
Phenomenon of talking while asleep
Somniloquy, commonly referred to as sleep-talking, is a parasomnia in which one speaks aloud while asleep. It can range from simple mumbling sounds to loud
Sleep-talking
Chemical element with atomic number 6 (C)
allotropic form. For example, graphite is opaque and black, while diamond is highly transparent. Graphite is soft enough to form a streak on paper (hence
Carbon
Norwegian musical group
Music for a While (established 2004 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian kabaret ensemble led by Norway's uncrowned queen of cabaret, Tora Augestad. Their
Music_for_a_While_(band)
Swedish pop group
Retrieved 13 November 2023. "Aftonbladet puls: ABBA: 'Vi har kläderna att tacka för mycket'". Aftonbladet. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved
ABBA
2019 American limited series
portrayed in the show. While Woodmansee's name isn't mentioned, Robb's character Lacey originates from her. Blanchard stated that there was a scene in the second
The_Act_(TV_series)
American carrier-capable multirole strike aircraft
produced the rear section for the F/A-18 (initially the A/B, then the C/D and eventually also the E/F Super Hornet), while McDonnell Douglas produced
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
McDonnell_Douglas_F/A-18_Hornet
Supporting Actor for Alec Guinness (who played Obi-Wan Kenobi), while all theatrical live-action films have been nominated for particular categories. A number of
List_of_Star_Wars_films
Order of insects
bubbles under the elytra for use while diving. Beetles are holometabolans, which means that they undergo complete metamorphosis, with a series of conspicuous
Beetle
Totality of existing entities
world as unique, while others talk of a "plurality of worlds". Some treat the world as one simple object, while others analyze the world as a complex made
World
Kind of cat monster in Japanese folklore
confused with bakeneko. Nekomata have multiple tails, while bakeneko have one. Additionally, while bakeneko are often seen as mischievous and playful, nekomata
Nekomata
released between 1940 and 2005. Of these, 162 are theatrical shorts while one is a made-for-TV short, subsequently released in theatres. The following 114
Tom_and_Jerry_filmography
South Korean model and actor (born 1989)
supernatural-procedural drama While You Were Sleeping alongside Bae Suzy in September. In July of the same year, Lee was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Korean tourism
Lee_Jong-suk
7th episode of the 3rd season of The Simpsons
share a warm moment, which wakes Bart up screaming. Homer becomes a grave digger after Mr. Burns fires him for incompetence. While building a giant robotic
Treehouse_of_Horror_II
British singer-songwriter (born 1945)
"Maggie May". His 1972 follow-up album, Never a Dull Moment, also reached number one in the UK and Australia, while going top three in the US and Canada. Its
Rod_Stewart
2020 American drama television miniseries
the film, while the ending was generally criticized for its rushed nature.[citation needed] Set in the span of 10 years, this series follows a female English
A_Teacher_(miniseries)
1977 narrowband radio signal from SETI
extraterrestrial origin. Astronomer Jerry R. Ehman discovered the anomaly a few days later while reviewing the recorded data. On the computer printout, he circled
Wow!_signal
American progressive metal band
Performance nomination for "Night Terror"". The Prog Report. Retrieved November 7, 2025. "DREAM THEATER Announces 'Quarantième: Live À Paris' CD And Blu-Ray
Dream_Theater
2005 American film by Lee Tamahori
Together, they rob a civilian truck that is secretly hauling guns and equipment for the Department of Homeland Security while disguised as a cheese truck.
XXX:_State_of_the_Union
most exit polls which had predicted a much narrower mandate for the ruling alliance. The BJP won 37.76% of votes, while the NDA's combined vote was 45% of
2019_Indian_general_election
apprehend a supposed Starlight sympathizer when doing a promotion for a drink. They are recruited by Soldier Boy to go after Hughie and the Female. While inside
List_of_The_Boys_characters
2019 American film by Vince Gilligan
Jesse take a third. As they depart, Jesse recognizes Neil as the welder who built the tether that held him while he was forced to cook meth for the Brotherhood
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
El_Camino:_A_Breaking_Bad_Movie
inside Castle Black for treatment while yelling for his men to continue fighting. In season 5, he has been healed but walks with a limp. He appears to
List of Game of Thrones characters
List_of_Game_of_Thrones_characters
Organization operated for a collective benefit
A nonprofit organization (NPO), also known as a nonbusiness entity, nonprofit institution, not-for-profit organization (NFPO), or simply nonprofit, is
Nonprofit_organization
Major Hindu scripture
Gita holds a unique pan-Hindu influence as the most prominent sacred text and is a central text in the Vedanta and Vaishnava traditions. While traditionally
Bhagavad_Gita
Physiological phenomenon involving the hardening and enlargement of the penis
vary considerably between humans. Physiologically, an erection is required for a male to effect penetration or sexual intercourse and is triggered by the
Erection
Self-propulsion of a person through water
forward. While the front crawl, also known as freestyle, is widely regarded as the fastest of the four main strokes, other strokes are practiced for special
Swimming
American singer-songwriter (born 1995)
Association of America (RIAA), while the latter marked their first entry on the US Billboard 200 and was nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at
Kehlani
Portable device to make telephone calls using a radio link
A mobile phone or cell phone is a portable wireless telephone that allows users to make and receive calls over a radio frequency link while moving within
Mobile_phone
European football matches
following a 1–1 draw after extra time in the 2026 final. While the venue for the final is chosen well in advance, on four occasions clubs have reached a final
List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals
List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals
1996 film directed by Paris Barclay
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (or simply Don't Be a Menace) is a 1996 American hood comedy film directed by
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Don't_Be_a_Menace_to_South_Central_While_Drinking_Your_Juice_in_the_Hood
Racing video game franchise
would develop Need for Speed Rivals, the 2015 franchise reboot, 2017's Need for Speed Payback, and 2019's Need for Speed Heat. While Rivals was positively-received
Need_for_Speed
American comedian, actor and filmmaker (1926–2017)
filmmaking while continuing on his own in thirty-five motion pictures from 1957 to 1984, guest hosted The Tonight Show a record fifty-two times, while helming
Jerry_Lewis
American supernatural mystery television series (2022–present)
Primetime Emmy Awards, while receiving nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Ortega. In January 2023
Wednesday_(TV_series)
2018 video game
roles: most are Crewmates, but a small number are Impostors. Crewmates work to complete assigned tasks in the game while identifying and voting out suspected
Among_Us
1988 studio album by Sweet Sensation
Take It While It's Hot is the debut album of the New York-based Latin freestyle trio Sweet Sensation. Released in 1988, this album continued the Freestyle
Take_It_While_It's_Hot
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
when she was disqualified for failing a drug test after finishing third in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf. Wait A While is a gray mare bred in Kentucky
Wait_A_While
Danish footballer (born 1973)
Denmark, Spain and Germany in a 15-year professional career, being crowned top scorer of the 2002–03 Bundesliga while with Bochum. Born in Denmark, he
Thomas_Christiansen
2009 film by Roland Emmerich
grandparents, while his brother Tenzin joins the ark project. Additional funding is secretly raised by selling tickets to the rich for €1 billion per
2012_(film)
Indian actor (born 1970)
like Kamal Haasan, while noting that a human drama film like Anbe Sivam was important for his career as an actor as it came after a successful masala film
R._Madhavan
American television series
Series, a directing award for Vallée, and acting awards for Kidman, Skarsgård, and Dern. The trio also won Golden Globe Awards, while the series won for Best
Big_Little_Lies_(TV_series)
Programming idiom
echo Infinite Loop goto :A The while loop never terminates because its condition is always true. In Bourne Again Shell: for ((;;)); do echo "Infinite
Infinite_loop
Khan of the Mongol Empire from 1206 to 1227
ended in a decisive victory for Temüjin. Toghrul and Senggum were both forced to flee, and while the latter escaped to Tibet, Toghrul was killed by a Naiman
Genghis_Khan
Non-penetrative sex act
intercourse may be carried out face to face or head to tail. While mammary intercourse is mostly suited for women with naturally larger breasts, the book The Joy
Mammary_intercourse
British politician (born 1956)
during Cameron's time as Leader of the Opposition, 2005–10, and then for two years while he was Prime Minister, 2010-12. In September 2012 he was appointed
Desmond_Swayne
American rapper, guitarist, and actor (born 1966)
and actor. He was a member of the hip-hop group the Beastie Boys. While the Beastie Boys were active, Horovitz performed with a side project, BS 2000
Ad-Rock
1988 film by Tim Burton
with a new-wave aesthetic of postmodern art. While consulting the Handbook on how to eject the Deetzes, the Maitlands see an advertisement for "Betelgeuse"
Beetlejuice
Sex position
style is a sex position in which one participant bends over, crouches on all fours (usually on hands and knees), or lies on their abdomen, for sexual intercourse
Doggy_style
Mark on the skin made by sucking or biting
While biting may be part of giving a hickey, sucking is sufficient to burst small superficial blood vessels under the skin to produce bruising. A hickey
Hickey
Optical device used with a camera to create images
apertures, and other properties. While in principle a simple convex lens will suffice, in practice a compound lens made up of a number of optical lens elements
Camera_lens
American singer, actor, producer and writer (born 1958)
producer and writer for NBC's medical drama New Amsterdam. While in high school, Cassidy signed a contract with Warner Bros. Records, leading to his albums
Shaun_Cassidy
Twelfth astrological sign of the zodiac
float, Using the calm for waters, while their fires Throb out quick rhythms along the shallow air. — Elizabeth Barrett Browning, A Drama of Exile In the
Pisces_(astrology)
British sitcom (2019–2023)
different historical periods haunting a country house while sharing the house with its new living occupants, a married couple played by Charlotte Ritchie and
Ghosts_(2019_TV_series)
1942 major naval battle in World War II
several other Japanese cities. The raid, while militarily insignificant, was a shock to the Japanese and highlighted a gap in the defenses around the Japanese
Battle_of_Midway
symbol for Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), the center of the Aztec Empire. It recalls the legend of a golden eagle sitting on a nopal cactus while devouring
Flag_of_Mexico
Handheld mobile device
controls for car stereo, GPS or satnav. A 2010 study reviewed the incidence of phone use while cycling and its effects on behavior and safety. In 2013 a national
Smartphone
1996 American film
failed to receive a DNA sample for testing. Karen and Mack are distraught as Doob walks free. While Mack wants to resume a normal life, Karen becomes increasingly
Eye_for_an_Eye_(1996_film)
Land, including its buildings and resources
to land property and is different from personal property, while estate means the "interest" a person has in that land property. Real estate is different
Real_estate
1956 fighter aircraft family by Lockheed
Chinese airspace and was shot down by a Chinese Shenyang J-6, two more collided in mid-air while searching for Smith's missing jet. No losses were reported
Lockheed_F-104_Starfighter
American musician (1968–1996)
an interest in music at a young age. Nowell formed Sublime with bassist Eric Wilson and drummer Bud Gaugh, whom he had met while attending California State
Bradley_Nowell
share the record for the youngest player to score 10,000 runs, both reaching this milestone at the age of 31 years and 157 days, while Younus Khan the
List of players who have scored 10,000 or more runs in Test cricket
List_of_players_who_have_scored_10,000_or_more_runs_in_Test_cricket
American musician and record producer (born 1979)
up with Carlile to co-produce Tanya Tucker's album While I'm Livin', which won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards
Shooter_Jennings
Family of insects
maintaining a spot in the air as part of their display behavior; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide
Hoverfly
Head coach: Pavel Sadyrin Note: caps include those for the Soviet Union, CIS, and Russia, while those for other countries, such as Ukraine, are not counted
1994_FIFA_World_Cup_squads
FOR A-WHILE
FOR A-WHILE
Female
Spanish
Feminine form of Spanish PÃo, PÃA means "pious."
Female
Swedish
Short form of Swedish Linnéa, NÉA means "twinflower."
Female
Portuguese
Feminine form of Galician-Portuguese UxÃo, UXÃA means "well born."
Female
Slovene
Slovene form of Greek Hagne, NEŽA means "chaste; holy."
Female
Spanish
Spanish form of Greek Sophia, SOFÃA means "wisdom."
Female
Polish
Feminine form of Polish LudmiÅ‚, LUDMIÅA means "people's favor."
Female
Portuguese
Galician-Portuguese form of Hebrew Leah, LÃA means "weary."
Female
Polish
Feminine form of Polish RadomiÅ‚, RADOMIÅA means "happy favor."
Female
Spanish
Spanish form of Roman Latin Lucia, LUCÃA means "light."Â
Female
French
French form of Hebrew Leah, LÉA means "weary."
Female
Italian
Galician-Portuguese, Italian and Spanish form of Latin Maria, MARÃA means "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
Female
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Gerðr, GERÃA means "enclosure, stronghold."
Female
Icelandic
Feminine form of Icelandic Stefán, STEFANÃA means "crown."
Female
Slovene
Feminine form of Slovene Sašo, SAŠA means "defender of mankind."
Surname or Lastname
Variant spelling of German Mentzer, a habitational name for someone from a place called Mentz (possibly Mainz) or Menz.English
Variant spelling of German Mentzer, a habitational name for someone from a place called Mentz (possibly Mainz) or Menz.English : probably a variant of Manser. Compare Menser.
Female
Spanish
Feminine form of Spanish Estéban, ESTEFANÃA means "crown."
Female
Portuguese
Galician-Portuguese feminine form of Roman Latin Antonius, possibly ANTÃA means "invaluable."Â
Female
Egyptian
, a royal lady of the IIIrd or IVth dynasty.
Female
Swedish
Swedish form of Latin Linnaea, LINNÉA means "twin flower."
Female
Polish
Feminine form of Polish BogumiÅ‚, BOGUMIÅA means "God-favor."
FOR A-WHILE
FOR A-WHILE
Girl/Female
Tamil
Supporting
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Suitable (for) Worthm Deserving, Polite, Affable, Well-disposed
Boy/Male
Muslim
Homeland
Girl/Female
Australian
Queen of Sky; A Beautiful Sky
Boy/Male
Australian, Italian, Portuguese
Red Gemstone; Red Haired; King
Male
Irish
Old Irish Gaelic name MAOLGFHOGHMHAIR means "chief of harvest."
Boy/Male
Indian, Marathi
God; Scholar; Name of Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Trust
Boy/Male
Dutch
From the dike.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
God; Object of Worship
FOR A-WHILE
FOR A-WHILE
FOR A-WHILE
FOR A-WHILE
FOR A-WHILE
conj.
Because; by reason that; for that; indicating, in Old English, the reason of anything.
prep.
Indicating the antecedent cause or occasion of an action; the motive or inducement accompanying and prompting to an act or state; the reason of anything; that on account of which a thing is or is done.
prep.
Indicating that toward which the action of anything is directed, or the point toward which motion is made; /ntending to go to.
conj.
Since; because; introducing a reason of something before advanced, a cause, motive, explanation, justification, or the like, of an action related or a statement made. It is logically nearly equivalent to since, or because, but connects less closely, and is sometimes used as a very general introduction to something suggested by what has gone before.
a.
Of or pertaining to furs; bearing or made of fur; as, a fur cap; the fur trade.
prep.
Indicating that in favor of which, or in promoting which, anything is, or is done; hence, in behalf of; in favor of; on the side of; -- opposed to against.
prep.
Indicating that in the character of or as being which anything is regarded or treated; to be, or as being.
a.
Not called for; not required or needed; improper; gratuitous; wanton.
prep.
Indicating that on place of or instead of which anything acts or serves, or that to which a substitute, an equivalent, a compensation, or the like, is offered or made; instead of, or place of.
prep.
In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place.
prep.
Indicating the remoter and indirect object of an act; the end or final cause with reference to which anything is, acts, serves, or is done.
a.
Not looked for; unexpected; as, an unlooked-for event.
n.
One who takes, or that which is said on, the affrimative side; that which is said in favor of some one or something; -- the antithesis of against, and commonly used in connection with it.
prep.
Indicating that instead of which something else controls in the performing of an action, or that in spite of which anything is done, occurs, or is; hence, equivalent to notwithstanding, in spite of; -- generally followed by all, aught, anything, etc.
prep.
Indicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done.
prep.
In process of; in the act of; into; to; -- used with verbal substantives in -ing which begin with a consonant. This is a shortened form of the preposition an (which was used before the vowel sound); as in a hunting, a building, a begging.
prep.
Indicating the space or time through which an action or state extends; hence, during; in or through the space or time of.