Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

later than; following

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

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From this reading They were Professor Cielo Allenson and Carlos Don Seville.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Both came suddenly to a stop and dismounted.

Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)

From this reading They were Professor Cielo Allenson and Carlos Don Seville.

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From this reading They were Professor Cielo Allenson and Carlos Don Seville.

plural of “cyclist” — a person who rides a bicycle

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

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From this reading Both came suddenly to a stop and dismounted.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading They were Professor Cielo Allenson and Carlos Don Seville.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

past form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

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From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

ranking above all others

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

softly bright or radiant

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

most important element

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

the light of the Moon

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

a course of conduct

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading They were Professor Cielo Allenson and Carlos Don Seville.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

with speed

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

a private place of education for the young

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

a city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain

From this reading They were Professor Cielo Allenson and Carlos Don Seville.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

move hurridly

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

changing location rapidly

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Both came suddenly to a stop and dismounted.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Both came suddenly to a stop and dismounted.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

characterized by abundance of verdure

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

at the time that

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

during the time that

From this reading The one in advance was wheeling in a leisurely way, while the one behind exerted greater speed, as if in pursuit of the other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FISTIC DUEL The evening following the moonlight fête, a little after sunset when the western sky, stained with a luminous golden hue, had spread on verdant hills and valleys its radiance of languorous serenity, two motor cyclists were speeding along on a secluded path that led into the main highway, from the Diana Seminary to the West Point Military Academy.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading He was gaining rapidly so that in a very few minutes the foremost was overtaken, as they both reached a wooden bridge, spanning a small body of water.