Maya Angelou

Independence is a heady draught, and if you drink it in your youth, it can have the same effect on the brain as young wine does. It does not matter that its taste is not always appealing. It is addictive and with each drink you want more.

American Poet

Nathaniel Smith

There is much boasting among the young men about their teams as their horse and carts in Cleveland. Most of the Yorkshire men take as much delight in their ox draught as they used to do in their Horse Draught.

American Politician

John Burroughs

I have discovered the secret of happiness - it is work, either with the hands or the head. The moment I have something to do, the draughts are open and my chimney draws, and I am happy.

American Author

Leon Panetta

Rising sea levels, severe draughts, the melting of the polar caps, the more frequent and devastating natural disasters all raise demand for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

American Public Servant

Anacharsis

The first draught serveth for health, the second for pleasure, the third for shame, and the fourth for madness.

Philosopher

George Eliot

More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple human pity that will not forsake us.

British Author

William Empson

My heart pumps yet the poison draught of you.

English Poet

Refers to the quantity of liquid, usually a large swallow.

Quantity Context

Implies the action of consuming a liquid quickly.

Physical Action

Can suggest discomfort due to unexpected cold air.

Comfort Level

Emphasizes that 'draught' indicates moving air, not stillness.

Air Movement

Specific to maritime and boat construction language.

Nautical Term

Important for determining a ship's safe operational limits.

Safety Relevance

Refers to how beer is stored and served, not bottled.

Serving Context

May imply a fresher taste compared to bottled options.

Freshness Implication

Indicates an early writing attempt, not the finished product.

Writing Stage

A draught can be changed and improved with feedback.

Revisability

Inhaling smoke from a cigarette, often deeply.

Cigarette Usage

 and foster child of the God of Love himself, was renowned for his stunning beauty. Perhaps this was the bold warrior the princess had imagined? Only one way to find out. Gráinne swept into action, slipping a sleeping draught into the partygoers’ goblets.

The Irish myth of...

 where it had to play draughts with Helen of Troy. This production was directed by South African artist and theater director, William Kentridge. So it needed a very articulate front paw.

The genius puppetry...

 like he's got a fish and he just swallowed a draught down how's that very good hunters as you can see and with

Draught

Quantity Context

Physical Action

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