an act of searching; scrutiny, inquiry or examination in an attempt to find something, gain knowledge, establish facts, etc.; a search.

an eagerness of the mind to obtain or enjoy some object; a desire.

the uncomfortable or distressful feeling caused by a desire or need for water and characterised generally by a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat; thirst.

a disease characterised by unquenchable thirst.

a deficiency in the quantity or amount needed or expected or the extent of this; deficit.

knowledge - a) the act, fact or state of knowing - as i) acquaintance or familiarity (with a fact, place, etc.); ii) awareness; iii) understanding; b) acquaintance with facts; range of information, awareness or understanding.

great fame or reputation; renown.

the act, way or extent of using or treating; use; usage.

a desire; longing.

an earnest supplication or request; a petition.

a view submitted (for consideration).