to help crossing over a difficult, distressing, formidable situation.

to cause to become dry; to dry.

to make become weak, unproductive, emaciated or useless.

to split with the blade (as of a sword).

to go or extend from one side of a river etc. to the other; to cross over.

to cause to bring (a person or thing) to or towards.

to ask, command a person to come to, towards or near; to summon.

to take with the hand; to hold.

to hold and take along; to carry; to bear.

to sustain the burden of; take on; take care of.

to have on the body or carry on the person (clothing, jewellery, a weapon, etc.); to wear.

to hold the position or rank symbolised by.

to mark (on one's body) with (a religious symbol ornamental pictures etc.).

to cause to wear, put on (the body).

to have; to get; to obtain.

to take up (a vow, religious performance, etc.).

to obstruct; to hinder; to stop.

to include within (oneself).

to protect; to guard.

(the surface of something, as of the earth) to collapse (as to form a depression).

to speak or shout in a shrill voice.

to sing in a shrill voice or higher octave.

the condition or feeling of a person or animal that is thirsty; thirst.

a strong desire; craving.

(fig.) a drying up, withering or fading as from great heat.

the flesh of animals used as food; meat.