Peruse (v)

To read or examine, typically with great care.

note:
Perusal - the act of perusing.




Purport (v) 

Intention; purpose

other meanings:
Meaning presented, intended, or implied; import.





              Devout (adj.) 
  
              Devoted to religion or to the fulfillment of religious obligations.











Slumber (v) 

To sleep.







Ripen (v) 

To make or become ripe or riper; mature.







       Lid (n) 

       A removable or hinged cover for a hollow receptacle or box.

       other meanings:
         1. An eyelid.

2. Biology A flaplike covering, such as an operculum.

3. A curb, restraint, or limit: approved a new lid on corporate spending.

4. Informal An act of concealment; a cover: told us to keep a lid on the report until the campaign was over.

5. Slang A hat.

6. Slang An ounce of marijuana.