彼らはしばらく休憩した。

彼らはしばらく休憩した。

They had a rest for a while.

彼(かれ)らはしばらく休憩(きゅうけい)した。

Karera wa shibaraku kyūkeishita.

彼ら (かれら)

they (usually male); them

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

暫く (しばらく、しゅゆ、すゆ)

little while; short while; moment; instant; a while; quite a time; it's been a long time

休憩 (きゅうけい)

rest; break; recess; intermission

Readings: ヒ、かれ、かの、か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

Readings: キュウ、やす.む、やす.まる、やす.める

Meanings: rest, day off, retire, sleep

Readings: ケイ、いこ.い、いこ.う

Meanings: recess, rest, relax, repose