"Nightstand" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A small table or cabinet, typically placed beside a bed, used for holding personal items such as lamps, books, and jewelry.
Nightmares refer to vivid and disturbing dreams that can evoke strong emotions such as fear, anxiety, or sadness upon waking. They can be realistic and detailed, but are not based on reality. Nightmares can be caused by various factors, including stress, medical conditions, or the consumption of certain substances. They can also be a manifestation of unconscious thoughts or unresolved issues.
Nights refer to the periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise, typically ranging from 12 to 14 hours in duration. It is the time when the sun is below the horizon and the moon, stars, and other celestial bodies are visible in the night sky.
Nightshade refers to a term used to describe a group of plants, including deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna), black nightshade (Solanum nigrum), and bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara), that are known for having poisonous leaves, stems, and berries. These plants can be toxic to humans and animals if ingested.
A nightshift is a period of work or duty that takes place at night, typically between the hours of 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Nighttime refers to the period of day between sunset and sunrise, when the sun is below the horizon and the sky is dark. It is often associated with rest, relaxation, and sleep.
Nigrescence refers to the process of an individual forming a sense of black racial identity or experiencing a heightened sense of racial pride and awareness. The term was coined by psychologist William Cross, who developed the Nigrescence model, which describes the stages an individual may go through as they develop a stronger sense of black identity. The model posits that individuals may go through five stages: contact, pre-encounter, encounter, immersion-emersion, and internalization-commitment.