It was now ten past.
The top of the hour had recently passed.
It's a quarter till midnight.
Adrin is an inexperienced swordsman and was unable to defend himself in battle.
There is a man outside.
Two rock climbers on the other side of the mountain from any rock faces.
People are crossing the street in the rain.
There are people running near a carnival
The two girls are trying to find something to buy.