John practiced for some time as a barrister, but had finally settled down to the more congenial life of a country squire. 
John was a lawyer for quite some time.
John did not practice law in the city nor the country.
The benches sit on top of tile.
A young man is dancing
I do not know any teams in that locale.
A man is laying down on a sofa.
You have half an hour to make up your mind.
A couple men sit in a bar past closing time.