wakened

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Wakened in the forenoon of June 6, Hitler ranted, as always, at his generals, and clung to the illusion that the invasion was another Dieppe-style raid.

From Time Magazine Archive

Wakened at 5 a.m. by the news of the mass arrests, Crockett hustled to police headquarters while the prisoners were still being processed.

From Time Magazine Archive

Wakened by the explosions, a young peasant named Zakaullah clambered to the roof of his mud hut.

From Time Magazine Archive

Wakened by the smell of smoke, he realized in horror that the widow's house was on fire, and made violent attempts to drag himself up the steep slope to save her.

From Time Magazine Archive

Wakened now and then by unusual jars, he heard nothing of Congdon.

From Blacksheep! Blacksheep! by Nicholson, Meredith