unnecessary prolongation

useless objection, cavillation

absurd ideas

useless, absurd, ineffectual

to assume length, to be drawn out, to be or become prolonged, to extend far or a long way

weighing less

use, benefit, profit

art is long and time is fleeting

lengthen, extend

very long

breadth and length

seem to be getting lengthy, seem to be getting late

the length and the breadth

length, longitude, diffusiveness, prolixity

longitude

lame excuses

cotton-tube', a thick roll of cotton which is drawn out in spinning

approaching war time, to fight

be ready, being fully engaged or ready for a task

snow

take steps with great care

very carefully