Water Sentence Examples
The water felt delightful.
She heard the gurgling water before the creek came into view.
On the way across the open water, they saw several dolphins.
Where does all the rain water go?
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Another instant and I shall never again see the sun, this water, that gorge!...
Water was dripping from the trees, and the grass was wet.
In my house we were so near that we could not begin to hear--we could not speak low enough to be heard; as when you throw two stones into calm water so near that they break each other's undulations.
Water would have been her choice.
She spelled "water" several times.
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Everywhere you go in the United States are water fountains.
The water was cool and had a metallic taste.
He dove into the cold water.
The park offers fresh water fishing, several baseball fields and basketball courts.
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For now, food and water will be good.
She'd die if she stayed in the water.
The water is so transparent that the bottom can easily be discerned at the depth of twenty-five or thirty feet.
They smashed into the water.
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She'd wondered why A'Ran's water supplies were located on the nearest moon, a logistical obstacle.
He grabbed the towel and turned the cold water on.
He smelled of ocean water and blood.
He flung water from himself, furious to have his Travel ended prematurely.
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The thought that they had no water on the planet itself had never occurred to her.
Several days of unseasonable melt had boiled the river to a noisy torrent of cascading water.
She nodded and pointed at the old cypress water wheel.
Water, I can understand.
It was a small cavity under ten feet of water; but I think that I can warrant the pond not to need soldering till they find a worse leak than that.
She ate the meat and drank some of the cool water.
He waded out of the water and laid his socks and shirt on a rock in the sun to dry.
She stared at the bath water, only mildly aware that it was losing its warmth.
The hot water pounded over her body.
She stared at the churning water.
She counted the food and water cubes she had remaining.
The sound of the water rushing over rocks and the coolness of the water lifted her spirits.
It would take a lot of money to repair the roof and erase the water damage.
The setting sun reflecting off the water lights up the area with golden light.
Tammy could swim almost as well as Lisa, but Sarah couldn't swim at all, confessing unabashed that she was afraid of the water.
It was an unlikely spot for water.
You can be filled with water from multiple sources.
You get Tessa some warm water.
The water goes under the wheel to turn it.
You'll need to keep an eye on him and make sure he has plenty of water.
Also, South Carolina contacted us regarding water for its residents in Charlotte.
I authorized the dispersal of two tons of water and twenty cases of rations from the emergency site in Raleigh along with hazmat drivers and twelve vehicles.
The water stung her skin, and she grimaced as her attacker's blood ran down the drain.
Katie ate her food and water cubes, waiting for Gabriel. She fingered the second necklace he'd given her, not convinced Andre was wrong. The beads felt like plastic, and something about Gabe had changed.
They ran until daylight then slowed. Gabe followed a trail Rhyn couldn't see that led them to a stream. The assassin stopped and knelt to splash water on his face.
Gabriel was gone. No one followed him, let alone spoke to him. Rhyn looked around uneasily, wondering who – or what – he'd been speaking to. He started back to the spot where they'd stopped for water. A few minutes later, Gabriel reappeared.
More thunder boomed. Katie wondered what other kinds of storms the underworld might have. Would it rain something other than black water? With her luck, it'd rain bugs, like the beetle nest she skirted.
Gabe stepped closer to the Lake. Even through the black water, he could see the green souls at the bottom.
I only took it off to shower, and that was only because I was afraid that the water might ruin it.
It started out as a joke with a water pistol until the storeowner shoved 89 dollars at them and ducked under the counter screaming his head off.
But, it was all water under the bridge.
After cleaning his water bowl out in the big stainless steel sink, she filled the bowl with water and set it on the floor near his food bowl.
When she walked back through the dairy, Brutus was lapping water.
She walked down to the creek and waded through the water.
Carmen barely had the rope unwrapped from the horn before water and debris shoved the tree further.
Now that I'm not staying there, I don't have to worry about running out of water to take a bath.
No doubt Alex still remembered the way she kicked around in the snow for the half tires, stomped them to get the ice out, and then filled them with water carried from the old farm house.
After making sure they had grain and water, they headed for the house to eat lunch.
Winter was dipping its toe in the water.
He shucked his boots and waded into the water.
She brushed water from his face and traced a finger along his jaw.
She could use some water, too.
The water was hot and the water pressure brutal.
In spite of the inclement weather, there was a large crowd of bathers frolicking in the earth-warmed water of the million-gallon facility when Dean dislodged his passengers.
Alex and Bill had run a water line to the hutches, so they had a constant supply of fresh water.
He was unconscious – or dead? – while she stood on a beach near blue-green depths so clear, she could see the white sand at the bottom of the water.
She handed the pale woman a food and water cube and popped two of her own. Standing, she waded into the brush where she'd thrown the knife. It glinted in the morning light. Katie swiped it, glad the trees didn't have a taste for metal as well as Immortal sustenance.
She needed sleep and real food. Her hand went instinctively to her stomach, and she couldn't help wondering if the food and water cubes were good for the baby.
He moved forward until the sound of the sea and the firmness of the sand suggested he was close to the water's edge.
He slapped the hat back on his head, took a deep breath and began to slowly walk toward the water.
Would you mind getting us some ice water?
It had finally stopped raining, but the water had not receded yet.
With the obstruction removed, water plunged down the creek bed, dragging debris with it.
If you ask it to run your bath, it knows you like the water at 104 degrees.
This broad field which I have looked at so long looks not to me as the principal cultivator, but away from me to influences more genial to it, which water and make it green.
Rostov, smoking his pipe and turning his head about as the water trickled down his neck, listened inattentively, with an occasional glance at Ilyin, who was pressing close to him.
The wildlife out here depends on the water hole.
He tried in vain to stop the water flow.
I pushed the door slowly and found a case of water bottles, bread, peanut butter, crackers, cheese and several sealed containers of fruits and puddings.
The storm roared in through the ceiling, hail and water pelting her body while thunder deafened her.
He'd managed to push himself into a sitting position when she returned with soup and water.
The water fight's been going that long?
He crossed to it and saw a shallow bowl filled with water.
Lake water seeped through his clothing.
The lake water was freezing.
She sank into the hot water.
Katie stood on her tiptoes and looked up, taking one last look at the blue sky before she held her breath and ducked beneath the water.
She stared at him, then at the water.
Maybe we should get her some water.
His words were like a dash of cold water.
I thought you were going to check the water.
Light, water, you have food, too?
A breeze picked up at the shoreline, wrinkling the water as the waves slowly rolled toward him in silver lines.
Jeff liked the water and especially loved the ocean.
Dean staggered to the shower, letting the ice-cold water start his day anew.
He had undressed and was in the bathroom splashing water on his booze-numbed face when the lights suddenly failed.
He swore the water pistol found outside couldn't have been the weapon.
The two boys ran out of the store, as frightened as the old man—only they presumably held their water.
She reached down behind the desk and brought out a bottle of gin and poured two healthy slugs into water glasses.
He got the ice water and then sat down in his chair.
A water line had been run to the coop, and included heaters.
The idea of flying was terrifying – and a boat trip surrounded by water for days wasn't very appealing either.
A fish flopped in the pond, probably avoiding a snapping turtle, and water raced over rocks in the creek below.
Lowering the heavy cast iron frying pan into the sink, she filled it with water and left it to soak.
The water came to her chest.
My auxiliaries are the dews and rains which water this dry soil, and what fertility is in the soil itself, which for the most part is lean and effete.
In the winter, all water which is exposed to the air is colder than springs and wells which are protected from it.
They would have had to retire of their own accord, for they had no water for men or horses.
Fresh-squeezed lemonade, soft drinks, bottled water and iced tea are served on the patio.
Warm him some chicken soup and make sure he drinks plenty of water.
In the shower, she lifted her face to the warm water.
She closed her eyes and resurrected the sound of whippoorwills and running water.
The morning was getting hot by the time they managed to water the mules and fill their canteens.
I'll show you where we can get some water.
She pulled her boots off and waded into the cool water.
What took you two so long to get water?
The fish flipped and dived back into the water.
She moved to the sink and turned on the water.
And then cool hands were pulling her hair back and turning on the water.
Betsy asked, probably visualizing Abe Lincoln's birth place, with outside toilet and stream-carried water.
I followed Quinn down to the water's edge as the women waved from whicker rocking chairs on the wide verandah.
I picked up a stone and attempted to skim it across the water.
Yes, we were as frightened as a kid on a high board, looking at the water below.
She shouted her conversation over the sound of running water.
Howie and Quinn remained the oil and water of our association although there was no mention of Martha's teenage indiscretion that had caused so much early turmoil.
I've left ample stores of food and water for you.
He took her arm and led her to the couch, retreating to the kitchen for more cookies, water, and a bottle of painkillers.
The building swayed gently in the strong winds whipping through southern Florida, and water pelted the windows across from her.
Water streamed through the gutters, and those cars out in the storm crawled block-to-block.
They stared for a long moment then Talon shoved her towards the water.
She stepped forward, curious and hopeful she did fall into the water and end everything right here.
She stopped at the edge of where the clear water dropped suddenly into impenetrable blue depths.
She climbed frozen hills of waves through the raindrops, surprised when they popped like tiny water balloons.
She breathed in nothing but water and panicked, clawing at the arm wrapped around her.
Water, sand, and hair stung her vision and lungs.
You realize I can't get salt water out of this leather?
You can be filled with water from any source.
Fog coated the ocean, and a cold, moist wind made her eyes water.
She paused to listen, looked at the ground, and changed directions three times before she heard the sound of water flowing.
Her father's voice warbled as if through water.
Curious, she paused with the water bottle halfway to her mouth then set it down and flung the towel over her shoulder.
He held out a bottle of red water.
Damian sat down on the arm of a leather couch, accustomed to the reaction, and pulled off his boot to drain the water.
He snatched her phone as he squatted beside her and tossed it in the sink above their heads, stretching to turn on the water.
Han, get me some warm water and washcloths.
When he returned, he pulled a chair from the wall nearer her and dipped one cloth in water, tugging her arm away from her.
If so, what would hard water do to a person?
A few minutes later, Jake returned with a jug of water, appearing less than excited.
Sofia drank another glass of water and forced her attention to her list.
The dress was thick silk and moved like water as she pulled it free and held it against her.
Her gums were irritated, reminding her she hadn't eaten or drunk water in a while.
She was no closer to food, but she could at least drink water out of the sink.
Despite the water, her mouth was dry and aching almost to the point of pain.
On the way to the pool, with Pumpkin and the Texas widow as his passengers, Pumpkin told Dean that Langstrom had recruited him for the Fourth of July water fight.
Her words were a bucket of water on a fire, so quickly they extinguished the blazing tempers.
Water seeped from the opening, spreading out in a sticky ooze that was quickly eaten by the thirsty ground.
Dean examined the ground for tracks but the water, which while shallow, in most places covered the width of the narrow passageway and obliterated any footprints.
Dean had no stomach for going any deeper than necessary and the water from the mine seepage was getting deeper.
Most of the guests seemed content in the parlor, listening to Pumpkin Green ramble away about his upcoming Fourth of July water fight.
He asked, just to toss a little more chum in the water, "What happened to your mother?"
I was in the water fight myself when I was younger than you.
That young man has been in the water fight for years.
No, the water fight goes back years and years.
It's a pain that I have to ask the voters for it, but I draw the line at the water fight.
She and her husband would get together later to view the parade and water fight.
By the time he neared the woman, she'd crossed the intersection where the water fight would be held later, and was passing the bank in the heart of town.
Dean arranged to pick up Jennifer Radisson at her hotel later that afternoon, after the parade and the water fight.
Dean took advantage of the time before the water fight to detail to Cynthia his conversation with the Dawkinses' stepmother.
The afternoon sun was high in the sky, baking the revelers in summer warmth as they clustered around the intersection of Sixth and Main Street, the site of the infamous water fight.
When the hoses are filled with water, they're might heavy.
Besides, Dean thought, Randy—single or married—probably has more sense than to get knocked on his ass by a zillion pounds of water pressure aimed at his body.
That's where the kids sometimes go, and after the water fight we figured they'd be celebrating.
It could get you in hot water.
A tow-haired boy happily dropped a Marlboro cigarette box in the churning water and then ran downstream to monitor its progress.
Deidre watched closely as Cora demonstrated how to heat water, insert the teabag and then add sugar.
She walked down the alley, nose wrinkling at the scents of trash and stagnant water.
The sky was given the status of something pure and clean, the earth sort of a dirty wasteland, and anything below water level or the ground considered Hellish.
Most of them rested in piles at the bottom of the lake while some floated in the water.
She touched the water of the lake and groaned.
His gaze followed it to the water, where it disappeared into the lake.
He hauled her out of the water easily.
Water dripped off her into a puddle at her feet.
She tasted slightly sweet, the heat of her mouth contrasting with the chill of her skin, and smelled of lake water.
I still have to water the horses and let them out.
At the house, she washed her hands, watching the water turn red and swirl down the drain.
Turning on the water, she filled their water trough before heading out for the longhorn shed, which was the closest to the trees.
He wanted to mourn and tread water until the inevitable.
You're not a water sprite, and you're not afraid to be alone on a beach with a man you think murders people.
The green gems reflected the sunshine, shimmering through the clear water.
She emerged from the kitchen with a tray laden with coffee and its accoutrements, a slice of pie and water.
She'd never seen such a beautiful body of water.
The light from the water was bright enough to show who stood on the opposite shore, caught in what looked like a lover's embrace.
She thought it a result of the water, until she withdrew her hand and held the gem in her palm.
A billion consciences sitting under the serene surface of the water.
The sight of him struck her like a frozen water balloon.
She grabbed a second bottle and went to the kitchen for water, dumping out two of each into one hand.
She winced and pulled the towel free then turned on the water as hot as she could stand.
She breathed out another sigh and righted her ponytail, then splashed water on her face.
It tasted like a plain jelly bean, until she swallowed, when it felt like a stream of water spilled from the back of her mouth to her gullet.
She set the blue water pills on her pillow and stretched back.
She popped one of the water cubes into her mouth, head pulsing from a nasty hangover.
He took away her pain first then shoved a water cube between her lips.
They weren't water cubes; they tasted of nothing she could identify.
She ate two more of the sugar cubes and a water cube, eyes lingering on the bloody mess that was her jumper in the corner.
She reached into her pocket and pulled out one of the three water cubes and the remaining sugary cube.
She popped one water cube but replaced the sugary cube with some hesitation.
She bathed in the unisex shower room, grateful for the lukewarm water and the chance to scrub herself down and assess the damage.
Her first shower in days made her want to stay in the hot water forever, until one of the men staying at the hostel entered the bathroom.
He floated on the updraft of air off the water and then drifted to the beach below, changing into his human form as he landed with a gentle thud on rocky sand.
She placed warm rustic bread, whipped honey butter, and water before her.
Molly offered her a food and water cube, both of which lessened the pain throbbing through her.
Heart hammering, she rose, took a deep breath, and waded into the warm water.
Far across the sea, he saw the black walls of Hell stretching from water to sky.
The women at the Sanctuary said they pulled him out of the water, and he looks awful.
She couldn.t see the Sanctuary through her blurry eyes, just the blue of water and the tan sand beneath her hands.
She started to chicken out when one went over her head and filled her mouth with salt water.
She swam as far from the beach as she could, expelled her breath, then drew in a mouthful of water.
Her presence would make the rivers run with water again and bring new life to the dying planet.
I have no planet, half an army, no food or water for my people, and I must broker a peace deal.
A'Ran desperately needed allies, food, and water for his people.
And yet, he couldn't help feeling as if he alone bore the weight of his planet on his back as he struggled to pay for food, water, and weapons.
Hot water ran over her head and down her body, soothing her.
She hesitated, but Talal entered and reappeared several moments later with a small bowl of water.
Trickling water circled the oasis, its source a small spring in the center.
If there was grass, there was bound to be water somewhere.
She rustled through the pod to see if there was any water or food.
One handed her a water canteen, and she drank long and deep, not stopping even when another took her arm and pulled her forward.
He motioned for her to sit and brought her food and water.
Water shot from the bottom of the canyon, forming hundreds of tall columns whose mist cast rainbows in the bright moonlight.
Grass tickled her knees, and she shifted, agitated by water and grass.
The warriors regained themselves first and crossed to the edge of the canyon, unaffected by the water spraying on them.
The distant roar of water pouring into the canyon caught her attention.
The encampment was a flurry of activity, and she wondered how much was normal and how much was related to the water.
There's water now, A'Ran, she managed, struggling not to cry.
Mansr says there will be water as long as I'm on Anshan.
To her surprise, moonlight glinted off the water of the newly formed lake that filled the canyon.
She handed Evelyn a small bowl of water and then moved to Kiera, handing her a translator.
Later, the serendipitous drippings were augmented by additional piping, carrying excess water to spray even more surface of the rock walls.
We try to keep water in the base but the tree drinks it as fast as a sailor on a twelve hour leave.
They dripped streams of water as soon as the sun began its business, the remaining moisture forming dragon-teeth icicles as soon as the cold air touched the droplets.
Shipton claimed Jerry fell in the water while they were shooting rapids and Shipton himself nearly drowned trying to save him.
But it was August and that river isn't exactly world-class white water.
A massive collection of sinister looking implements was growing—tools of their trade, all apparently necessary in order to remain aloft when maneuvering up or down perpendicular columns of frozen water.
They're not much for dancing, but they are a must for climbing frozen water!
Your tent has to protect against wind, water and snow to maintain a warm and dry climate inside.
Imposing columns and pillars of ice were visible everywhere—massive icicles and mounds, built up from the spraying water tapped from the piping that paralleled the penstock.
Here it was quieter, though the sound of the water could still be heard in the distance.
After a few minutes rest, they continued, first hearing, then seeing the waterfall and the reservoir from which the penstock first drew the water for its mile-long trip to town.
He glanced back, far below, down at the water where a group was huddled, presumably around the victim.
The only sound was the rush of water at the base of the canyon.
Water dripped from above and tiny snowballs cascaded down the slope, bouncing off his un-helmeted head and under his collar as his line scoured the bank of snow above him.
He recalled none of this, nor his damaged body being placed on a litter at the narrow edge of the cascading water and lifted upward from the depth of the inaccessible gorge to the penstock path above.
There were easels, palettes, canvasses of every size, oils, water colors, sketch pads, pencil sets, brushes, virtually anything an artist would need.
Jackson lingered in the shower; bracing his hands on the wall, letting the water run on the back of his neck.
When she closed her laptop, Jackson said, "I thought after, we could head toward the water and find a restaurant for lunch, then walk the beach if it's not too cold."
After enjoying a leisurely lunch at a restaurant on the water, they walked barefoot on the beach holding hands.
Then you had some water, a few steaks, then held court with Sarah and Connor.
Frozen water pipes and unheated bedrooms had to be something new for a wealthy socialite.
She turned on the faucet, plunging her hands under the icy stream of water and gasped.
Inside the barn, Carmen filled two buckets with warm water and heaved them out of the sink.
Taking mincing steps so that the water wouldn't slosh out of the buckets, she worked her way toward the barn door.
Some day she was going to pipe water into the barn.
Two occupied stalls and he couldn't figure out where to put the water.
I was just trying to make sure he put the water in the correct stalls.
The only sound was the sucking sound their boots made in the mud and the soothing sound of flowing water down at the creek.
The chickens fought for position in the tiny coop door as they watched her pour a bucket of water into the tire.
Pushing each other aside, they buried their beaks in the water and lifted their heads, eyeing her suspiciously as the water trickled down their throats.
Then they sneezed and shook the cold water from their waddles and drank again.
The sound of running water from the bathroom proclaimed that Katie was taking a shower.
Alex had broken the ice off the top of the water trough by the time she got there and every stall was filled with fresh hay.
She heaved a warm bucket of water from the sink and suppressed a smile as she met his concerned gaze.
She held the gate as he carried the bucket of water into the stall.
She sloshed through the slushy snow, splashing icy water on the legs of her jeans.
No doubt Tessa was in labor and searching for a private place to give birth - some place high in the rocks, away from the water, but sheltered from the wind.
Carmen managed to get Tessa into a stall, and then hobbled to the dairy for some warm water.
The best thing she could do now was soak in some warm bath water, but there wasn't time.
At that moment, the bobber plunged under the surface of the water.
They found a place on the side of the bridge and stared down at the water as it roared over the spillway.
I think I forgot to turn the water off when I filled the trough.
We carry our own water and testing equipment.
It will tide them over while they try to repair their water system.
The road edged a thatch of forest past the water treatment plant and the power plant, and circled the central command hub in which she worked before leading to the main entrance of the compound.
Keep my men with food and water, and I'll marry you if our paths ever cross, he said.
There was no running water, no food supplies, no energy whatsoever, just a deteriorating building with a score of insurgents and a small black box.
He stepped through to a massive atrium with a marble floor, pillars, and water fountain surrounded by small gardens.
She sipped from a container of water and turned again to the wall behind the titanium glass, unable to pinpoint how one of the sensitive keypads had made it outside the compound or when.
No supplies, no water, no food, hundreds of thousands of refugees trying to survive on nothing.
Elise pursed her lips, and Lana was surprised to see her eyes water.
She touched the small vault containing the Horsemen in her cargo pants and sipped water.
She took a shower, as hot as it would go, and stayed until the hot water ran out.
Brady pulled out his water bottle as he listened.
Cold water soaked Lana's boots as Dan kept them on the creek's edge for a few hundred meters before veering into the surrounding forest.
Lana was in the kitchenette, drinking water after her day with Elise.
The cabin swayed, and Lana caught the image of wires and far below, water.
They were going into the black water, hundreds of feet beneath them.
She was ready to break down crying and throw herself out of the helo in the hopes she didn't die when she hit the water.
Once it hit water, it would inflate, and the water-breather would activate.
Lana fumbled with her harness and yanked it free, slogging through the rising water.
She struggled to pull herself out of the cabin, against the flow of cold river water.
She couldn't stand, not with her frozen body, and she rolled onto her back, out of the water.
As long as you have water, you only need to eat once a day.
She chewed her lip as she watched the micro map multiple routes, gauging how much food and water she'd have to carry to survive.
The terror on Lana's face was fresh in his thoughts, and he heard her scream again as he was flung from the helo, before it hit the water.
Four-story buildings had been built to the ceiling, flanking a narrow pathway and canal of water, siphoned from the Mississippi.
The metal lair was much cooler than the air above ground, and water stained the walls on one side of the tunnel.
Jim closed the door, and Lana watched the submarine sink quietly into the surrounding water and disappear.
Gabriel handed her the food and water gummy cubes she'd first had in Hell.
The idea of emeralds swimming around in a lake was too much for Katie. She felt nauseous again at her overwhelming situation and stopped, leaning against a tree. What she would give for a sip of real water!
She pushed herself up, reaching into a pocket for a food and water cube. Gabriel took her arm and pulled her to her feet. She nearly choked on the cubes and swallowed them whole, struggling to keep up with the death-dealer as he darted into the forest.
The water looked … black in the moonlight. She took a step back and looked up towards the moons. As Gabriel indicated, one moon was lower than the other.
Gabriel glanced at her and straightened. He handed her more food and water cubes then motioned for her to seat herself by the fire.
She was drenched to the skin and rivulets of water ran down her shivering body.
Cynthia was as limp as a rag doll as he pulled down her skirt, which was heavy with water.
The sound of running water in the next room told Dean that daylight had finally arrived and Cynthia Byrne was up and around.
The bullet hole hadn't been visible at first due to Wassermann's long hair, the condition of the body, and the length of time in the water.
Memories beckoned from the creek so she pulled off her shoes, rolled up her pants legs and waded in the cool water for a while.
He threw the last stone into the water without trying to skip it.
Jenn splashed water on her face and brushed her teeth quickly.
When he didn't return immediately, her gaze fell to the warm bowl of water.
She returned to the couch and dipped her hands in the water.
I must keep our alliances strong by delivering the water from the Springs!
Do you suppose there are any pesticides in this water.
The thought of losing her job on the first day made her eyes water.
The same is true in the case of a liquid such as water; it can be divided into drops and these again into smaller drops, or into the finest spray the particles of which are too small to be detected by our unaided vision.
They soon mixed a tub of oatmeal with a little water, and Jim ate it with much relish.
And say the net cost to society of having a gallon of polluted water dumped into the river—the cleanup cost, or the economic impact of the gallon of dirty water—is $10.
As the cool stream gushed over one hand she spelled into the other the word water, first slowly, then rapidly.
Every morning after breakfast I prepared his bath, made his cage clean and sweet, filled his cups with fresh seed and water from the well-house, and hung a spray of chickweed in his swing.
The buoyant motion of the water filled me with an exquisite, quivering joy.
The word coming so close upon the sensation of cold water rushing over her hand seemed to startle her.
But she was surprised that hot water should come out of the ground.
Boat did glide swiftly and I put hand in water and felt it flowing.
His highest duty to fodder and water his horses!
When my floor was dirty, I rose early, and, setting all my furniture out of doors on the grass, bed and bedstead making but one budget, dashed water on the floor, and sprinkled white sand from the pond on it, and then with a broom scrubbed it clean and white; and by the time the villagers had broken their fast the morning sun had dried my house sufficiently to allow me to move in again, and my meditations were almost uninterupted.
Yet a single glass of its water held up to the light is as colorless as an equal quantity of air.
The shore is composed of a belt of smooth rounded white stones like paving-stones, excepting one or two short sand beaches, and is so steep that in many places a single leap will carry you into water over your head; and were it not for its remarkable transparency, that would be the last to be seen of its bottom till it rose on the opposite side.
You may see from a boat, in calm weather, near the sandy eastern shore, where the water is eight or ten feet deep, and also in some other parts of the pond, some circular heaps half a dozen feet in diameter by a foot in height, consisting of small stones less than a hen's egg in size, where all around is bare sand.
William Gilpin, who is so admirable in all that relates to landscapes, and usually so correct, standing at the head of Loch Fyne, in Scotland, which he describes as "a bay of salt water, sixty or seventy fathoms deep, four miles in breadth," and about fifty miles long, surrounded by mountains, observes, "If we could have seen it immediately after the diluvian crash, or whatever convulsion of nature occasioned it, before the waters gushed in, what a horrid chasm must it have appeared!
Ice has its grain as well as wood, and when a cake begins to rot or "comb," that is, assume the appearance of honeycomb, whatever may be its position, the air cells are at right angles with what was the water surface.
Still the cannon balls continued regularly to whistle and flop onto the ice and into the water and oftenest of all among the crowd that covered the dam, the pond, and the bank.