vacant hour
Example Sentences
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These speculations, instead of being treated as the amusement of a vacant hour, became the most serious business of the present, and the most useful preparation for a future, life.
From History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 by Milman, Henry Hart
The Miller saw, and mention'd, in his prajse, The prompt fidelity of all his ways; Till in a vacant hour, the Dinner done, One day he jokjng cried, 'Come here, my Son!
From Rural Tales, Ballads, and Songs by Bloomfield, Robert
“In my next vacant hour, following the one devoted to Lafelle, I want to see Reverend Darius Borwell,” he directed.
From Carmen Ariza by Stocking, Charles Francis
Some hug their business, some their pleasure-scheme; Some seize the vacant hour to sleep or dream; Heart locked in heart some kneel and watch apart.
From Goblin Market, The Prince's Progress, and Other Poems by Rossetti, Christina Georgina
If my narrative has no other recommendation, it may at least serve to while away a vacant hour, and remind my readers of something better, they have read before.
From Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, by Giles, Ernest
