Some are awake and not aware of their surroundings; others are comatose. They need hands-on care; they can't care for themselves. Many have been with us for years.

Your dreaming self seeks to tell you something your waking ears will not hear

You should always be aware of your surroundings, and always be conscious of the fact that no matter where you are, there may be somebody whose primary objective is to get the better of you and your wallet.

He had an opinion about everything. He would always have to add something, like he was expert. ... He liked to be in the limelight.

You dreaded asking him about his vacation because he would talk to you for an hour about what he did. You could ask him what time it was, it would take you half an hour.

The child may have been eating an apple or had apple [scent] on his hands.