Whiling

noun
1.
a period or interval of time:
to wait a long while; He arrived a short while ago.
2.
Archaic. a particular time or occasion.
conjunction
3.
during or in the time that.
4.
throughout the time that; as long as.
5.
even though; although:
While she appreciated the honor, she could not accept the position.
6.
at the same time that (showing an analogous or corresponding action):
The floor was strewn with books, while magazines covered the tables.
preposition
7.
Archaic. until.
verb (used with object), whiled, whiling.
8.
to cause (time) to pass, especially in some easy or pleasant manner (usually followed by away).
Idioms
9.
all the while, at or during this time; all along:
She realized all the while that the cake would fall.
10.
worth one’s while, worth one’s time, trouble, or expense:
The art exhibition that opened yesterday isn’t worth your while.
conjunction
1.
(subordinating) at the same time that: please light the fire while I’m cooking
2.
(subordinating) all the time that: I stay inside while it’s raining
3.
(subordinating) in spite of the fact that: while I agree about his brilliance I still think he’s rude
4.
(coordinating) whereas; and in contrast: flats are expensive, while houses are cheap
5.
(subordinating; used with a gerund) during the activity of: while walking I often whistle
preposition, conjunction
6.
(Scot & Northern English, dialect) another word for until you’ll have to wait while Monday for these sheets, you’ll never make any progress while you listen to me
noun
7.
(usually used in adverbial phrases) a period or interval of time: once in a long while
8.
trouble or time (esp in the phrase worth one’s while): it’s hardly worth your while to begin work today
9.
the while, at that time: he was working the while