What does this sentence mean "A queer lethargy of spirit came upon him."
This is from Birth Snapshots class 11

Dear student,

The literal meaning of the given sentence is that  a 'strange sense of inertia' came upon the narrator. Dr Andrew could do nothing but wait at the Morgans' household for the time being as there was still time for the baby's delivery. He would not be able to go back home, rest and get back in time. So, he decided to drink the cup of tea offered to him and wait quitely in the kitchen.

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