Type your response in the box. Quickly scan the text of “The Water of Life” and locate the words listed. Write the definition of each word based on the context in which it is used. Then look up the definition for each word on the Internet or in a dictionary. Jot down the definitions into the Notebook tool () to keep handy as you read the story.

besought
doted
whither
distaff
flax
hubbub
forelock

besought: to seek for something in an urgent manner.

doted: to be extremely fond of something or someone.

whither: Used to show location of a thing.

distaff: used to show something concerning females or the lineage from the mother's side of a family.

flax: a plant that has linseed and is cultivated for food.

hubbub: loud unruly noise especially among group of people.

forelock: the part of a horse which sprouts hair from its poll to forehead

judy jones is an attractive woman who receives attention from many men throughout the story.   despite her beautiful appearance, she is superficial and callous.   she is an aggressive woman who goes after any man she desires but she is not happy.   she is fickle and is never satisfied.   her beauty is only skin deep.   dexter breaks down because he knows his dreams are unattainable.   he believes that wealth and physical beauty are what will make him happy.   he soon realizes that she has lost her attractive looks.   it is not all what he had planned.