Loaf is a verb when used in that context, it means to idle one's time away, typically by aimless wandering or loitering.
The British used the idea of imperialism to to promote enlistment during the war by implying that if Britain lost, her empire would be lost as well.
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I definitely miss the experience of being able to communicate with the teacher face to face and be able to ask questions about certain assignments directly when I have them. I also feel being in an organized classroom and school building helps motivate students by making them focus on the task at hand and reduces the amount of distractions.