used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed determined to lump up and deprive him of sleep.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading His pillow wouldn't behave, either.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
couldn't
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From this reading The Night Watchers Rick couldn't sleep.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading It seemed determined to lump up and deprive him of sleep.
true confidential information
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It seemed determined to lump up and deprive him of sleep.
one or the other of two
From this reading His pillow wouldn't behave, either.
endlesslyadverbUS /ˈendləsli/
continuing forever without end
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
the act of departing
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed determined to lump up and deprive him of sleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His pillow wouldn't behave, either.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed determined to lump up and deprive him of sleep.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading It seemed determined to lump up and deprive him of sleep.
lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Night Watchers Rick couldn't sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading His pillow wouldn't behave, either.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading The Night Watchers Rick couldn't sleep.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The Night Watchers Rick couldn't sleep.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Night Watchers Rick couldn't sleep.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed determined to lump up and deprive him of sleep.
hard to endure
From this reading He kept trying for a comfortable position, but the hitherto excellent bed suddenly seemed full of lumps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It seemed determined to lump up and deprive him of sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
WatchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The Night Watchers Rick couldn't sleep.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His body was tired enough, but his mind kept worrying the problem of the Blue Ghost endlessly, going over incidents and details, searching for a meaning, a clue that would lead to a conclusion.
wouldn't
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From this reading His pillow wouldn't behave, either.
