In literary usage, "stound" functions both as a descriptor of a sudden, overwhelming blow and as a measure of a brief, critical moment in time. Authors employ it to evoke the shock and impact of a physical or emotional strike—illustrated by phrases such as "a stound—a sharp pang, a shooting pain" ([1]) and descriptions of sudden, heart-stopping shocks ([2], [3]). At the same time, its temporal sense is invoked to denote a fleeting interval during pivotal scenes, as seen in its use to indicate an instant of decision or hesitation ([4], [5], [6]). This dual usage enriches the narrative by encapsulating both the intensity of immediate physical or emotional distress and the ephemeral nature of a moment charged with significance ([7], [8]).