He Hasn’t Slept Since 1962 (Doctors Don’t Know Why)

year

A period of twelve months, or the time Earth takes to go around the sun once.

ago

Before the present time.

heard

The past form of hear: noticed sounds with your ears or received information.

man

An adult male person; sometimes also used for a person in general.

claim

To say that something is true, or ask officially for something owed.

slept

The past form of sleep: rested with the body and mind inactive.

since

For the reason that; because.

name

A word or group of words used to identify a person, place, or thing.

lives

Has a home somewhere, or continues to be alive.

somewhere

In, at, or to a place that is not known or not stated.

journalists

The plural form of journalist: people whose job is to collect and report news.

write

To form letters, words, or numbers, or create text such as messages, stories, or reports.

past

The time before now, or earlier events in a person?s life.

while

A period of time, usually not very exact.

went

The past form of go: moved or traveled to another place.

silent

Not speaking or making sound; not expressed openly.

ten

The number 10.

go

To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.

nobody

A person who is not important or not well known.

know

To have information, understanding, or experience of something.

oh

A sound used to show surprise, pain, understanding, or another quick feeling.

mission

An important task or journey done for a clear purpose.

down

Toward a lower place, level, or position.

actually

Used to show what is true, real, or different from what was expected.

true

Correct, real, or agreeing with facts.

sleep

To rest with your eyes closed while your body and mind are inactive.

just

Only or simply, with nothing more.

arrived

The past form of arrive: reached a place.

airport

A place where planes take off and land and passengers travel.

am

The first-person present form of be.

excited

Feeling happy, interested, or eager about something.

meet

To come together with someone, or see someone for the first time.

guy

A man, or an informal word for any person.

drew

The past form of draw: made a picture, pulled something, or attracted attention.

yeah

Informal way to say yes.

great

Very good, large, important, or impressive.

how

In what way or by what method.

good

Of high quality, pleasant, useful, or morally right.

friend

A person you know well and like.

port

A town or harbor where ships load and unload; also a sweet strong wine.

town

A place where people live and work, smaller than a city but larger than a village.

join

To become a member of a group or activity; to connect two things together.

adventure

An exciting, unusual, or risky experience.

find

To discover something by looking, learning, or experiencing it.

however

Used to introduce a contrast or a different point.

little

Small in size, amount, age, or importance.

problem

Something difficult that needs to be solved or dealt with.

city

A large town where many people live and work.

morning

The early part of the day, from after midnight or sunrise until noon.

road

A hard surface for vehicles to travel on between places.

village

A small community in the countryside, smaller than a town.

think

To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, plans, or memories.

bit

A small amount or piece of something.

like

Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.

four

The number 4.

hour

A period of sixty minutes.

journey

A trip from one place to another, especially a long one.

get

To receive, obtain, become, understand, or arrive at something, depending on context.

pretty

Attractive in a pleasant, delicate, or charming way.

cool

Slightly cold, or calm and fashionable.

stops

The plural form of stop: places, times, or actions where movement or activity ends.

along

From one end or side of something toward another.

way

A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.

pass

To go by or move past; also to succeed in a test or give something to someone.

chance

A term for a specific person, object, place, or idea in English.

right

Something a person is morally or legally allowed to have, do, or receive.

pictures

The plural form of picture: drawings, paintings, photographs, or images.

here

In, at, or to this place or position.

few

A small number of people or things.

hours

The plural form of hour: periods of sixty minutes or the times when a place is open.

away

In or to another place, direction, or distance.

bridge

A structure that lets people or vehicles cross water, roads, or gaps.

another

One more, or a different person or thing.

really

Used to say something is true, strong, or more than expected.

special

Different from normal in a good, important, or particular way.

place

A particular area, position, or building.

bunch

A group of things or people close together.

temples

The plural form of temple: buildings for worship or the sides of the head beside the eyes.

date

A particular day, or a planned romantic meeting.

back

Toward an earlier place, position, or state.

middle

The part or point that is equally far from the sides, ends, or beginning and end.

nothing

Something of no importance or value.

around

In a circle, nearby, or in different parts of a place.

came

The past form of come: moved toward or arrived at a place.

across

From one side to the other side of something.

incredible

Extremely good, large, or surprising; hard to believe because it is so unusual.

century

A period of one hundred years.

temple

A building used for worship, or the flat side of the head beside the eye.

complex

A group of buildings or connected parts used together.

called

The past form of call: did or completed that action.

absolutely

Completely, or used to strongly agree.

outstanding

Extremely good, or still not paid, finished, or dealt with.

greatest

The superlative form of great: best, largest, or most important.

challenge

A difficult task or problem that tests someone’s ability.

alone

Without other people, or without help from anyone else.

besides

In addition to something, or used to add another point.

guide

A person, book, or tool that shows someone where to go or what to do.

locate

To find where someone or something is; to place something in a particular position.

translating

The present participle of translate: changing speech or writing into another language, or turning ideas into another form.

old

Having lived or existed for many years; not new.

newspaper

A printed or online publication that reports news and other information.

articles

The plural form of article: pieces of writing or grammar words.

narrowed

The past form of narrow: became less wide, smaller, or more limited.

started

The past form of start: began something or made something begin.

asking

The -ing form of ask: requesting information, help, or permission.

local

Belonging to or used by people in a particular nearby area.

people

Human beings in general, or the men, women, and children in a group.

recognized

The past form of recognize: knew, identified, or accepted someone or something.

print

To produce words, pictures, or designs on paper or another surface.

flyer

A printed sheet used to advertise information, events, or services.

say

To speak words, express an idea, or give information.

bottom

The lowest part of something

says

The third-person form of say: speaks words or gives information.

lot

A large amount or number; also an area of land used for a purpose.

funny

Making people laugh; also strange or hard to explain.

street

A public road in a town or city, usually with buildings along it.

friendly

Kind, pleasant, and easy to talk to.

smiling

The act of making a happy or friendly expression with the mouth.

knows

The third-person present form of know: has information, understanding, or experience.

house

A building where people live, especially one for a family.

kind

A group or type of person or thing with similar features.

ask

To request information, help, or permission.

buy

To get something by paying money for it.

gift

Something given to someone without payment; a natural ability.

orange

A round sweet citrus fruit with thick colored skin; also the color between red and yellow.

fruit

The sweet or sour part of a plant that contains seeds and is often eaten.

got

The past form of get: received, became, reached, or understood something.

yes

Used to give a positive answer or to show agreement.

watermelon

A large round fruit with green skin, red flesh, and many seeds.

dragon

A large imaginary creature that breathes fire in stories.

lychee

A small sweet fruit with rough red skin and white flesh.

idea

A thought, plan, or suggestion about what to do or what something means.

might

Shows that something is possible or could happen.

spoke

The past form of speak: said words or talked.

person

A human being, considered as an individual.

tell

To give information to someone by speaking or writing.

outside

In or to a place that is not inside a building, room, or container.

hop

To jump a short distance on one foot or with both feet together.

motorbike

A motorcycle, especially a small or ordinary one.

through

From one side, place, stage, or time to the other side or end of it.

fields

The plural form of field: open areas of land or areas of work or study.

make

To create, build, prepare, or cause something to happen.

found

To start or create an organization, city, or institution.

picture

A drawing, painting, or photograph.

okay

Acceptable, safe, or satisfactory, but not especially good.

showed

The past form of show: let someone see something or made something clear.

unexpectedly

In a way that was not expected or planned.

spend

To use money to buy or pay for something.

moment

A very short period of time; also an important time or event.

want

To wish for something, or need something.

wants

The third-person singular form of want: needs, wishes for, or would like something.

last

Coming after all others in time, order, or position.

long

Measuring a great distance or time from one end to the other.

remember

To keep something in your mind or bring it back to your mind.

smile

To make a happy or friendly expression by turning up the corners of the mouth.

big

Large in size, amount, age, or importance.

finally

After a long time, or as the last point in a series.

believe

To think that something is true or real.

took

The past form of take: moved, carried, accepted, or needed something.

three

The number 3, or a written symbol for this number.

total

Complete, or including every part of something.

days

The plural form of day: periods of twenty-four hours.

learn

To get knowledge or skill by study, practice, or experience.

life

The condition of being alive; also the way someone lives.

fact

Something that is true or known to have happened.

means

A method, tool, or money that makes it possible to do something.

almost

Very nearly, but not completely.

twice

Two times, or on two separate occasions.

age

The number of years a person, animal, or thing has lived or existed.

because

For the reason that something is true or happened.

anyone

Any person.

else

Different or additional.

wife

A married woman in relation to the person she is married to.

super

Very good, enjoyable, or larger than usual.

cutting

The -ing form of cut: dividing, reducing, or wounding with a sharp edge.

brought

The past form of bring: carried or took someone or something to a place.

spiritual

About religion, deep belief, or the part of life beyond the body.

buddhism

A religion and philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha.

main

Most important, largest, or used more than the others.

religion

A system of beliefs and worship, often involving a god or spiritual power.

buddhists

The plural form of buddhist: a follower of Buddhism, a religion based on the teachings of the Buddha.

human

Relating to people, not animals, machines, or gods.

suffering

Physical or emotional pain, especially over a period of time.

meditation

Quiet mental practice used for calm, focus, reflection, or prayer.

physical

Relating to the body, real objects, or things that can be touched.

labor

Work, especially hard physical work, or the process of giving birth.

behavior

The way a person, animal, or thing acts.

ways

The plural form of way: methods, routes, or manners of doing something.

achieve

Succeed in reaching a goal or result.

enlightenment

A state of deep understanding, or a period of new ideas and reason.

nirvana

In Buddhism, a peaceful state free from suffering and desire.

shrine

A holy or special place for worship, prayer, memory, or honoring an admired person.

several

More than two but not a large number.

times

Plural periods, occasions, or moments when something happens.

day

A period of twenty-four hours, or the time between morning and night.

beautiful

Very pleasant to look at, hear, or experience.

sight

The ability to see.

evening

The part of the day between late afternoon and night.

clock

A device that shows the time.

night

The dark part of each day when the sun is down.

wine

An alcoholic drink made from grapes or other fruit.

likes

The present form of like: enjoys someone or something, or approves of it.

drink

To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it.