vacant hour
Example Sentences
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If no farther than to a point equivalent to our eleven o'clock, A.M., in what way is the vacant hour between that point and sexta, or noon, accounted for by Martial?
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
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
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
He played with the nonchalant air of one who was there merely to pass away a vacant hour, but his stakes were high and he played every shot.
From Jim Cummings Or, The Great Adams Express Robbery by Pinkerton, A. Frank [pseud.]
