Question

read the sentence from the passage.
just the place in winter for a host of young people to gather before the fireplace, and with popcorn and chestnuts, stories and apples, laugh away the speeding hours, while the wind howls without.
what is the meaning of laugh away the speeding hours?
a. time passes quickly when friends are together.
b. time rushes by faster than you realize it does.
c. laughter is the best way to pass the time in winter.
d. laughter is a way to forge solid friendships over time.

Explanation:

The phrase "laugh away the speeding hours" implies that time seems to pass quickly when people are enjoying themselves (laughing) together. Option A directly reflects this idea.

Answer:

A. Time passes quickly when friends are together.