I. noun
1.
a somewhat indefinite period of time
sat down to rest for a while
Synonyms: bit, space, spell, stretch, time, ||whet
2.
Synonyms: occasion 5, instant, moment, time
3.
Synonyms: effort 1, elbow grease, exertion, pains, trouble
II. conjunction
Synonyms: though , albeit, although, howbeit, much as, when, whereas
III. verb
to pass time and especially leisure time without boredom or in pleasant ways
whiled odd hours away in dreaming
Synonyms: beguile, fleet, wile
Related Word: amuse, divert, entertain; brighten, enliven, lighten