well-closed
- a word derived from closed.
Example Sentences
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It may be remarked, however, that a really good soup can never be made but in a well-closed vessel, although, perhaps, greater wholesomeness is obtained by an occasional exposure to the air.
From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)
To the Rhine-bank came the peasants In great crowds, and looked up growling At the high walls of the city And the well-closed city-gate.
From The Trumpeter of Säkkingen A Song from the Upper Rhine. by Scheffel, Joseph Victor von
A succulent soup can never be made but in a well-closed vessel, which preserves the nutritive parts by preventing their dissipation.
From The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual by Kitchiner, William
They were marching with long, quick strides, but well-closed ranks, elbow touching elbow, and every movement made with the even more than the accuracy of a parade.
From The Red Acorn by McElroy, John
Preserve this precious quintessence of mercury, which is exceedingly volatile, in a well-closed vessel for further use.
From Witch, Warlock, and Magician Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland by Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport)
