vacant hour
Example Sentences
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Is the true end of poetry to occupy a vacant hour?
From The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius by Cruttwell, Charles Thomas
In academies, and private families, it may be erected in the place allotted for amusement, where it will furnish entertainment for many a vacant hour.
From Practical Education, Volume II by Edgeworth, Maria
A vacant hour is always the devil's hour.
From Stray Thoughts for Girls by Soulsby, Lucy H. M.
Folk-tales were diverting, so they found their way into print, and were issued as curious literary matter fitted to supply diversion for a vacant hour.
From Folk-lore and Legends: German by Anonymous
He who in harmless sport employs A vacant hour, is not unwise.
From Aesop, in Rhyme Old Friends in a New Dress by Park, Marmaduke
