ややあって

expression

a little while later; after a short time

Used to describe a brief pause or interval before something happens. Often appears in narrative or descriptive contexts.

• ややあって、彼かれは口くちを開ひらいた。

  After a little while, he opened his mouth.

• ややあってから、返へん事じが来きた。

  A reply came a short time later.