to see (something unclear or distant) by looking carefully; discern; espy

having very little inflection; limited to a narrow pitch range

sleepy; drowsy

having or showing equanimity; even-tempered

having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd

a colonnade surrounding a building or an open space

encouraging a person to learn, discover, understand, or solve problems on his or her own, as by experimenting, evaluating possible answers or solutions, or by trial and error

a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper