People in Los Angels have no idea of distance on the map, so they measure distance _____ time not miles. [ ]

A. by way of

B. by means of

C. for lack of

D. on account of

阅读《炉中煤》这首新诗的第三节，并回答下列问题。
啊，我年青的女郎!
我想我的前身
原本是有用的栋梁，
我活埋在地底多年，
到今朝总得重见天光。