indolence
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I did a large amount of work, but I never troubled to think whether it was my maximum nor whether the moods and indolences that came to me at times were avoidable things.
From Tono Bungay by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
Heedless of rights of fellows and founders' bequests, of sleepy dignities and established indolences, they re-established long dormant lectures in the colleges.
From History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. by Froude, James Anthony
His indolences of the sick-leave period were now sloughed from him.
From V. V.'s Eyes by Harrison, Henry Sydnor
They had their own pet plans, their own indolences and careless habits; and, as was natural, their own desires were the sweetest to them.
From Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart by Douglas, Amanda Minnie
It was Prothero's eyes and pencil that first directed Benham to the poor indolences and evasions and insincerities of the masters.
From The Research Magnificent by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
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The Giver
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Life of Pi
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