Chapter V · Matilall at School

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

later than; following

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading MEN engaged in business all the week spend very lazy Sundays.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

use to one's advantage

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Such is the style of conversation with which the time will be wiled away.

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From this reading Beni Babu's intelligence was of a different order.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

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From this reading Beni Babu's intelligence was of a different order.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading MEN engaged in business all the week spend very lazy Sundays.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

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From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Beni Babu's intelligence was of a different order.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading MEN engaged in business all the week spend very lazy Sundays.

accept an excuse for

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

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From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

not in action or at work

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

getting higher or more vigorous

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MEN engaged in business all the week spend very lazy Sundays.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Beni Babu's intelligence was of a different order.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

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From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading MEN engaged in business all the week spend very lazy Sundays.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

the force of workers available

From this reading MEN engaged in business all the week spend very lazy Sundays.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

keep busy with

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Beni Babu's intelligence was of a different order.

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From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

by chance

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

participate in games or sport

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

hold back to a later time

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

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From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

a stringed instrument of India; has a long neck and movable frets; has 6 or 7 metal strings for playing and usually 13 resonating strings

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

possessive form of “somebody” — a human being

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading MEN engaged in business all the week spend very lazy Sundays.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Such is the style of conversation with which the time will be wiled away.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such is the style of conversation with which the time will be wiled away.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading MEN engaged in business all the week spend very lazy Sundays.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MEN engaged in business all the week spend very lazy Sundays.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A good deal of idle talk is indulged in: perhaps somebody's real or fancied disregard of caste-rules may be discussed, and how Shambhu ate three jack-fruit at a sitting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Such is the style of conversation with which the time will be wiled away.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

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From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

precisely as stated

From this reading MEN engaged in business all the week spend very lazy Sundays.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading They avail themselves of any excuse to postpone their bath and their meals: after they have bathed and eaten, some of them play chess and some cards: some occupy themselves in fishing, some play on the _tomtom_ and some on the _sitar_: some lie down and sleep, some go for a walk, and others read; but very little attention is paid to the improvement of the mind by study or conversation of an improving character.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Beni Babu's intelligence was of a different order.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading MEN engaged in business all the week spend very lazy Sundays.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Such is the style of conversation with which the time will be wiled away.

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From this reading Such is the style of conversation with which the time will be wiled away.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Such is the style of conversation with which the time will be wiled away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Such is the style of conversation with which the time will be wiled away.