A rather short period

• time

  1. A nonspatial continuum in which events occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the present to the future.
  2. An interval separating two points on this continuum; a duration:
  3. A number, as of years, days, or minutes, representing such an interval:

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  1. A nonspatial continuum in which events occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the present to the future.
  2. An interval separating two points on this continuum; a duration:
  3. A number, as of years, days, or minutes, representing such an interval:

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• spell

  1. To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word).
  2. To constitute the letters of (a word):
  3. To add up to; signify:

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  1. To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word).
  2. To constitute the letters of (a word):
  3. To add up to; signify:

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• space

  1. A set of elements or points satisfying specified geometric postulates:
  2. The infinite extension of the three-dimensional region in which all matter exists.
  3. The expanse in which the solar system, stars, and galaxies exist; the universe.

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  1. A set of elements or points satisfying specified geometric postulates:
  2. The infinite extension of the three-dimensional region in which all matter exists.
  3. The expanse in which the solar system, stars, and galaxies exist; the universe.

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• bit

  1. A small portion, degree, or amount:
  2. A brief amount of time; a moment:
  3. A short scene or episode in a theatrical performance.

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  1. A small portion, degree, or amount:
  2. A brief amount of time; a moment:
  3. A short scene or episode in a theatrical performance.

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The use of energy to do something

• elbow grease

  1. Strenuous physical labor and effort.

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  1. Strenuous physical labor and effort.

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• trouble

  1. A state of distress, affliction, difficulty, or need:
  2. A distressing or difficult circumstance or situation:
  3. A cause or source of distress, disturbance, or difficulty:

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  1. A state of distress, affliction, difficulty, or need:
  2. A distressing or difficult circumstance or situation:
  3. A cause or source of distress, disturbance, or difficulty:

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• struggle

  1. To exert muscular energy, as against a material force or mass:
  2. To be strenuously engaged with a problem, task, or undertaking:
  3. To have difficulty or make a strenuous effort doing something:

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  1. To exert muscular energy, as against a material force or mass:
  2. To be strenuously engaged with a problem, task, or undertaking:
  3. To have difficulty or make a strenuous effort doing something:

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• striving

  1. Present participle of strive.
  2. Effort.

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  1. Present participle of strive.
  2. Effort.

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• strain

  1. To pull, draw, or stretch tight:
  2. To cause distortion of (a body's parts or shape) by applying an external force; deform.
  3. To exert, use, or tax to the utmost:

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  1. To pull, draw, or stretch tight:
  2. To cause distortion of (a body's parts or shape) by applying an external force; deform.
  3. To exert, use, or tax to the utmost:

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• pain

  1. An unpleasant feeling occurring as a result of injury or disease, usually localized in some part of the body:
  2. Bodily suffering characterized by such feelings:
  3. Mental or emotional suffering; distress.

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  1. An unpleasant feeling occurring as a result of injury or disease, usually localized in some part of the body:
  2. Bodily suffering characterized by such feelings:
  3. Mental or emotional suffering; distress.

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• exertion

  1. The act or an instance of exerting, especially a strenuous effort.

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  1. The act or an instance of exerting, especially a strenuous effort.

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• endeavor

  1. A conscientious or concerted effort toward an end; an earnest attempt.
  2. Purposeful or industrious activity; enterprise.
  3. To attempt (fulfillment of a responsibility or an obligation, for example) by employment or expenditure of effort:

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  1. A conscientious or concerted effort toward an end; an earnest attempt.
  2. Purposeful or industrious activity; enterprise.
  3. To attempt (fulfillment of a responsibility or an obligation, for example) by employment or expenditure of effort:

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• effort

  1. The use of physical or mental energy to do something; exertion.
  2. A difficult exertion of strength or will:
  3. A usually earnest attempt:

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  1. The use of physical or mental energy to do something; exertion.
  2. A difficult exertion of strength or will:
  3. A usually earnest attempt:

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To pass (time) without working or in avoiding work.

• wile

  1. A stratagem or trick intended to deceive or ensnare.
  2. A disarming or seductive manner, device, or procedure:
  3. To influence or lead by means of wiles; entice:

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  1. A stratagem or trick intended to deceive or ensnare.
  2. A disarming or seductive manner, device, or procedure:
  3. To influence or lead by means of wiles; entice:

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• waste

  1. To use, consume, spend, or expend thoughtlessly or carelessly.
  2. To cause to lose energy, strength, or vigor; exhaust, tire, or enfeeble:
  3. To fail to take advantage of or use for profit; lose:

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  1. To use, consume, spend, or expend thoughtlessly or carelessly.
  2. To cause to lose energy, strength, or vigor; exhaust, tire, or enfeeble:
  3. To fail to take advantage of or use for profit; lose:

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• trifle away

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• kill

  1. To put to death:
  2. To deprive of life:
  3. To put an end to; extinguish:

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  1. To put to death:
  2. To deprive of life:
  3. To put an end to; extinguish:

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• idle

  1. Not employed or busy:
  2. Disinclined to work or be active; lazy:
  3. Not in use or operation:

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  1. Not employed or busy:
  2. Disinclined to work or be active; lazy:
  3. Not in use or operation:

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• fiddle away

  1. (intransitive) To play the fiddle idly.
  2. To waste (time)

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  1. (intransitive) To play the fiddle idly.
  2. To waste (time)

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• Also used with away: dawdle

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As long as

• in the time that

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• throughout the time that

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• whilst

  1. While.

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  1. While.

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• during the time that

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• at the same time that

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• during

  1. Throughout the course or duration of:
  2. At some time in:

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  1. Throughout the course or duration of:
  2. At some time in:

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Although

• even-though

  1. although, though; despite or in spite of the fact that

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  1. although, though; despite or in spite of the fact that

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• though

  1. Despite the fact that; although:
  2. Conceding or supposing that; even if:
  3. However; nevertheless:

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  1. Despite the fact that; although:
  2. Conceding or supposing that; even if:
  3. However; nevertheless:

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• whereas

  1. It being the fact that; inasmuch as.
  2. While at the same time.
  3. While on the contrary.

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  1. It being the fact that; inasmuch as.
  2. While at the same time.
  3. While on the contrary.

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