Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Liz, who had had a great deal of experience with children, tried all her arts to quiet it in vain.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading Liz, who had had a great deal of experience with children, tried all her arts to quiet it in vain.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But the puny little creature refused to be comforted.

next to; at the side of

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

offering little or no hope

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

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From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the puny little creature refused to be comforted.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Liz, who had had a great deal of experience with children, tried all her arts to quiet it in vain.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading But the puny little creature refused to be comforted.

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From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

-ing form of “cradle” — hold gently and carefully

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading But the puny little creature refused to be comforted.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Liz, who had had a great deal of experience with children, tried all her arts to quiet it in vain.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

divisible by two

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

a member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Liz, who had had a great deal of experience with children, tried all her arts to quiet it in vain.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

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From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Liz, who had had a great deal of experience with children, tried all her arts to quiet it in vain.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

in a softened tone

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

the quality of being unfaithful

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

young sheep

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But the puny little creature refused to be comforted.

perennial northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

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From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

deprived of parents by death or desertion

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

to a pitiful degree

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

inferior in strength or significance

From this reading But the puny little creature refused to be comforted.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Liz, who had had a great deal of experience with children, tried all her arts to quiet it in vain.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading But the puny little creature refused to be comforted.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

having a supporting base

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Liz, who had had a great deal of experience with children, tried all her arts to quiet it in vain.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Meanwhile Lizzie Fellows, unconscious of her lover’s infidelity, sat up the livelong night, cradling his deserted infant in her arms.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Liz, who had had a great deal of experience with children, tried all her arts to quiet it in vain.

loud cries made while weeping

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading It wanted the warmth and shelter of its mother’s bosom, and bleated as pitifully for it as an orphaned lamb standing beside the dead body of the ewe on a bleak hillside.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

a Caucasian

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.

which person or people

From this reading Liz, who had had a great deal of experience with children, tried all her arts to quiet it in vain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Liz, who had had a great deal of experience with children, tried all her arts to quiet it in vain.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Whilst the members of the White House were wrapped in slumber, and even Maraquita and Henri de Courcelles had gained a temporary relief from their perplexities, and everything was hushed and silent in the Doctor’s bungalow, Liz rocked the wailing infant to and fro, or slowly paced up and down the room singing a soft lullaby to try and soothe it.