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alarmed Feeling or showing sudden distress or fear. ■ "I was alarmed when I saw the spider on my pillow."
bolster A large, heavy cushion or pillow that is used to support and comfort someone while they sit or lie down. ■ "I need a new bolster for my back. This one is just not providing enough support."
drool A liquid substance that flows from the mouth of an animal or a person who is asleep, ill, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ■ "John drooled on his pillow last night while he was snoring loudly."
em A short, sharp sound made by the tongue against the roof of one's mouth. ■ "I had an em in my throat when I saw the spider crawl across my pillow."
Feathers Small, lightweight, downy particles of feathered animals. ■ When I saw my pillow made of feathers, I realized that it was the only place where I could sleep peacefully without feeling like a chicken.
imprint a mark or impression made by pressing something onto a surface ■ John left an imprint of his face on the pillow after falling asleep.
Outlet A person who is the target of someone's anger or frustration. ■ "I had a terrible day at work and took it out on my outlet by screaming into a pillow."
prone Tending to fall or incline forward; given to lying face down on a surface. ■ I forgot to bring my pillow to bed, so I had to sleep prone on the couch.
Sleeps To rest in a state of unconsciousness, often accompanied by dreams. ■ "I had been up for hours working on my project, but as soon as I hit the pillow, I slept like a log.
slugs A slow-moving, shell-dwelling creature with a soft body and many legs. ■ "I was so lazy today, I could have sworn I saw a slug on my pillow."
Soft An adjective that describes something that is very delicate and easy to damage, like a baby's blanket or a potato chip. ■ "The softest pillow I've ever slept on was made of marshmallows."
Softness A quality or state of being gentle, tender, or delicate. ■ "The softness of the pillow made it easier to fall asleep."
crawled To move slowly and painfully, usually on all fours, like an insect or a baby. ■ "I crawled across the floor to reach the TV remote, but it was too far away. I had to crawl back and cry into my pillow instead."
face A part of the human body that is usually covered by skin and has two eyes, a nose, mouth, and other facial features. It is also used figuratively to refer to an expression or emotion conveyed by a person's face. ■ John made a funny face when he saw the spider on his pillow.
hairball A large, tangled mass of hair that is difficult to comb through or manage. It can also refer to a difficult or messy situation that is hard to deal with. ■ "I woke up to a huge hairball on my pillow this morning. It took me an hour to untangle it!", "The project deadline was a complete hairball - we had so many conflicting ideas and deadlines to meet.
Journal A daily record of events, feelings, and observations kept by a person. ■ John started writing his journal every day to keep track of his progress towards becoming a famous author. But little did he know that the only thing he was really improving at was his ability to fall asleep on his pillow while trying to write.
maximize To make as large or great as possible, while trying to avoid causing any discomfort or inconvenience. ■ John decided to maximize his snoring by lying on his back and placing a pillow under his chin. His roommate was not amused.
nightgown A piece of clothing worn to bed, typically consisting of a long dress or robe with sleeves. However, the true definition of a nightgown is something that makes you look like a ridiculous, oversized, glamorous, and fabulous version of your favorite cartoon character. ■ "When I found out my cat was wearing a sparkly nightgown while sleeping on my pillow, I knew I had reached peak level of absurdity."
pillows A large, fluffy, and squishy thing that is used to support your head while you sleep. ■ "I can't decide which pillow is my favorite - the one that smells like lavender or the one that has a built-in alarm clock."
pincushion An overstuffed, overly fluffy pillow that is so comfortable to sit on you never want to get up. ■ "I spent all morning trying to find the perfect pincushion to use as my desk chair. And let me tell you, I finally found it. Now I don't think I can leave my office."
quark A tiny, particle-like unit of matter that is the fundamental constituent of protons and neutrons. Quarks are held together by the strong nuclear force, but they can never be directly observed in isolation. ■ I saw a quark on my pillow last night - it was just so soft and cuddly!
stewardesses A group of flight attendants who are always ready to make sure their passengers' needs are met, even if it means sacrificing their own comfort. ■ "The stewardesses were so attentive that they even offered to give one passenger an extra pillow and a blanket! It's no wonder they always get great reviews."