And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter's nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. From LearnThat.org. [Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863), American author, best known for 'Twas the Night before Christmas, from A Visit from St. Nicholas.]
There wasn't time for a nap. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Ah, rereading your reply from yesterday, I can assure you that what you call a nap is the beginning state of rest. From Wordnik.com. [Hawaii Adventure Day 6: the Kapoho Tide Pools, underwater views] Reference
I picture you and I having our 5 min nap after dinner. From Wordnik.com. [Letters Home] Reference
I should go upstairs and get the next book now, but the urge to nap is rising. From Wordnik.com. [do I fall through what I might of been?] Reference
The nap is shorter and finer, and the under-fur is thicker, so the pelts feel extra soft. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
The best time for a nap is between 1 and 3 p.m., when the body most craves a period of sleep. From Wordnik.com. [Tony Schwartz: Why Companies Should Insist That Employees Take Naps] Reference
I have the a/c going - and I think a nap is in order before dealing with more small kids than I want to think about. From Wordnik.com. [I Can Be Quiet] Reference
The old driver was curled up on his wagon, taking "forty winks," as he called a nap, before starting on the road again. From Wordnik.com. [Mr. Stubbs's Brother A Sequel to 'Toby Tyler'] Reference
I think I'll go sneak a nap on the sofa. 9: 40 a.m. From Wordnik.com. [Time For a Cookbook?] Reference
It's okay to have some thinking time... aka nap time. From Wordnik.com. [so tired] Reference
I may even tak a nap when I get home, and I never nap. From Wordnik.com. [Read It!] Reference
I hadsta tak a nap today…so I missed out on teh new LOLs. From Wordnik.com. [Landing - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger?] Reference
I am a much better wife when I have had my nap, that is for sure. From Wordnik.com. [New Every Morning] Reference
Then I had a freakin '4 hour long nap, which is unheard of for me. From Wordnik.com. [I Have A Great Attitude, As Always] Reference
My nap was a very short one, and was agreeably replaced by Basil Hall's. From Wordnik.com. [The Journal of Sir Walter Scott From the Original Manuscript at Abbotsford] Reference
I yawned, thought a nap was a better use of my time, and put the book down. From Wordnik.com. [The E-Myth Revisited: A Review] Reference
Got in last night and after what I'd refer to as a nap, failed to go back to sleep. From Wordnik.com. [[book] can't sleep, editors will eat me] Reference
Eventually I made it home, read the paper, and let myself have a "sinking spell." (aka nap). From Wordnik.com. [Holidailies 2008] Reference
We came back in and took a nap, which is a vitally important part of any vacation schedule. From Wordnik.com. [Hóll and back again] Reference
The nap was a great idea because after we woke up I decided to give Matthew a break from parenting. From Wordnik.com. [Dutch Blitz] Reference
After nap is not too much better. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-03-01] Reference
And nevertheless a nap is what I had. From Wordnik.com. [mrissa: Tired. Also more tired.] Reference
So, a nap is coming after this small update. From Wordnik.com. [for me, sleep is inversely proportional to random thoughts.] Reference
It's a milestone when "nap" makes your daily To Do list. From Wordnik.com. [Midlife milestones] Reference
Instead, my 'nap' turned into 2 1/2 hours of crash-time. From Wordnik.com. [Well, I'm Pathetic...] Reference
In fact, he worked so hard he even took a nap which is unusual for him. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-04-01] Reference
We think what made her wake fully after her "nap" was a very wet nappy. From Wordnik.com. [Higgledy piggledy] Reference
He then laid down for a three hour nap which is unheard of with this kid. From Wordnik.com. [unclebob Diary Entry] Reference
I got home at around 1pm, and took a "nap" which turned into a 5 hour nap. From Wordnik.com. [superhero99 Diary Entry] Reference
If you want to have a "nap" go to a kindergarten class. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Jennifer Aniston wants to leave work to go travelling] Reference
'I don't know if you're acquainted with the game of "nap"?'. From Wordnik.com. [The Giant's Robe] Reference
Bugger the shopping and extend the indulging in an afternoon 'nap'!. From Wordnik.com. [Autism Hub] Reference
Also, there is a magic "nap" button, which is a gem for both dorm and office. From Wordnik.com. [grat.uito.us] Reference
In 2000, it was a Michigan State-Wisconsin game that put the "nap" in "Naptown.". From Wordnik.com. [SBNation.com - All Posts] Reference
"Ahu hina -- G'nap'lis effendi!" he muttered, and went out as Mr. Gianapolis entered. From Wordnik.com. [The Yellow Claw] Reference
"Tom Clary and George Hoey have told us that a nap is the correct thing after dinner on the march. From Wordnik.com. [Captured by the Navajos] Reference
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