Her life didn't allow for such things, not lately, anyway.

Real life just doesn't allow for those kinds of luxurious choices.

"No, nor did life allow him to live like one."

Our long lives are allowing much time for early imprinting to wear away.

His scholarly life did not allow him to escape bouts of depression.

Consequently, people tried to escape when their life allowed.

Would a longer life have allowed him to be great?

"My life didn't allow for me to do it the usual way."

And that life allowed no room for an ongoing relationship with a woman who had never met virtue, let alone embraced it.

I will traverse as much of the City as my life allows me.