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parched adjective 1. dried out or up, dry, withered, scorched, arid, torrid, shrivelled, dehydrated, waterless Showers poured down upon the parched earth. 2. thirsty, dry, dehydrated, drouthy (Scot.) After all that exercise, I was parched. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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oh, ever vernal endless landscapes in the soul; in ye, --though long parched by the dead drought of the earthy life, --in ye, men yet may roll, like young horses in new morning clover; and for some few fleeting moments, feel the cool dew of the life immortal on them. The dust in the curtains, if you will pardon me for hinting such a thing, has parched my throat to a crisp. At first my mouth and throat were parched, and my strength ebbed sensibly. |
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