How To Use Soak In A Sentence

Tru hung her gown away safely, then tore off her sweat-soaked uniform before she sloshed water all over her body, scrubbing away her stench with soap.
In some recipes, such as tabbouleh, bulgur can be soaked in liquid without requiring cooking. The Kitchn
So it was either scurvy-flavored hookers and gin-soaked alkies, or nothing at all. PAUL IS UNDEAD
_ -- Soak a teaspoonful of gelatine in a dessert spoonful of water. The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII. No. 358, November 6, 1886.
I use the brush first rapped with a cleaning patch soaked in carburetor cleaner. Live from the SHOT Show: New Gun Reviews

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Still, the crêpe was even oilier - thick, flabby and barely hot, with the flavour of an onion-soaked flannel. Times, Sunday Times
I don't mind when it rains but I hate that thin film drizzle that seems only to be in the air but manages to soak you in next to no time.
‘Maria Maria Maria’ is simply gorgeous - a dark, reverb-soaked slab of despondency with a lyrical combination of absurdism and sincerity that could only have come from Merritt.
Since my parents both commuted a long way from home, long before the word "playdate" ever existed, I spent most afternoons running from house to house, soaking up the sounds, smells and tastes. Jessica Seinfeld: Reclaiming Family Food
Each patrol day ends with uniforms soaked in sweat, and the soil of the deadland is powder under the hoofs of the patrol mounts, rising and infiltrating boots and uniforms, and leaving every lancer's skin dry and itchy from salt and sweat and dust. The Magi'i Of Cyador
Tuesday, 19 February 2008 first signs of spring - centre piece of the month february pick whatever flowers you get at the supermarket to make this little basket filled with flowers. ranunculus are my favourites and available all over the place at the moment, so i chose to put them into this flowery centrepiece. the orchid is quite fancy but you just really need one to pimp this up (and it keeps for ever!). a rose or two, some ivy and green leaves from the forest and you are all set. to get started line a basket with some foil and trim on the edges. soak some floral foam in water and place in the basket, when soaked wet (can be really, really wet - it will have to work as a vase to the flowers), eventually cut and trim the floral on the edges, so that it resembles an arch. trim flowers and green leaves and stick into pot. start doing so on the bottom of foam, working upwards until you have an even flowery centrepiece. make sure foam stays moist - adding some water from time to time. Archive 2008-02-01
This is a comparatively extrovert third album from the talented and technically advanced young Scots harper and pianist, now sojourning in Barcelona and soaking up even more musical influences.
The movie spec suggests macho, testosterone-soaked fare that will appeal only to sports jocks.
Along the way you'll encounter bath plugs, rubber ducks and get the obligatory soaking from intermittent showers.
Rain was sweeping in on the stage, and he got soaked, but he just towelled himself down.
Serves 2-4, depending on hunger4 raw, unshelled tiger prawns90ml olive oil3 cloves garlic, finely chopped500ml good-quality fish stock150g sustainable monkfish, cut into chunks1 onion, finely diced1 tsp smoked paprika200g chopped tomatoes50ml dry white winePinch of saffron soaked in 1 tbsp hot water200g Calasparra or other short-grain rice150g baby squid, cut into rings150g broad beans150g mussels, scrubbedHandful of flat-leaf parsley to garnish½ lemon, cut into wedges 1. Shell the prawns and put the flesh aside. How to cook the perfect paella
Mound soil into foot-tall beds, then lay drip tubing or soaker hoses down the center.
I wanted to soak up the sense of preparation and anticipation. Times, Sunday Times
The coffin was palled with a square of rusty black velvet, whence all the pile had long been worn, and which the soaking rain now helped age to embrown and make flabby; a standard cross was borne by an ecclesiastical official, who had on a quadrangular cap surmounted by a centre tuft; two priests followed, sheltered by umbrellas, their sacerdotal garments dabbled and draggled with mud, and showing thick-shod feet beneath the dingy serge and lawn that flapped above them, as they came along at a smart pace, suggestive of anything but solemnity. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866
Fumbling, my fingers clumsy and slow, I fought with the buttons on his soaking-wet shirt.
In the darkened theatre, I asked myself what became of her, but I found her in the seat behind me, gin-soaked and belching while she dozed.
And yet ever so simple, just hard-boiled eggs soaked overnight in beet juice. Archive 2005-03-01
The firewood, soaked in oil, blazed up immediately, and his boat became a beacon of flame, drifting downstream towards Lake Tallian.
‘Now soak it off with warm water,’ she said, gesturing to the bloody linen.
For the dashi, in a medium bowl, combine the konbu and water and set aside to soak for one hour.
The new legislation which was intended to `soak up "the millions of them floating round the country has backfired in its purpose. A DAYSTAR OF FEAR
Soak up some sun or daydream the day away.
Effective cleaning methods include presoaking and manual, ultrasonic, or washer/ decontaminator cleaning to remove soil and extraneous material.
She is inside, her flimsy clothing soaked through.
Unfortunately when washday comes, as it indubitably has, we can all be in for a right good soaking.
Guy rests his head down on the sun lounger by the pool and closes his eyes, sighing as the warm rays of the sun soak into his body.
Barbara has memories of mischievous boys flicking bits of ink-soaked blotting paper at each other and shoving books down their trousers when they were to be caned.
There'll be ample opportunity to relax, swim and soak up some sun.
Surface dirt, when liquified by chemical application, soaks into the fabric causing staining.
The effect of the cold rainwater soaking his collar from the inspector's awkwardly held umbrella had diminished. THE LAST RAVEN
Onions coincidentally contain a lot of potassium metaphosphate (KPO3), which, when combined with all the water soaked up from the Gatorade, is used to produce even more KH2PO4! Undefined
Ideally you want manure from horses bedded on straw, since the straw soaks up urine and rots down with the manure to produce a great conditioner.
Sprouting grains by soaking them first increases the amount of enzymes and neutralises the antinutrient phytic acid. Times, Sunday Times
My biga and soaker sat in my fridge for 3 days -- you don't need to wait 3 days, 12 hours is the minimum, but I figured that the longer it sat, the tastier it would be, and I knew I wanted to serve the bread with a lamb stew I would be making (and will be sharing with you). Archive 2008-10-01
After a while, when she returned to shore, she would trot over to me, drop the stick down, and then shake her soaking body all over me.
It was caused by me stupidly putting a retractable pen in my pocket - the ink soaked into the fabric.
Fill nine small containers, such as flowerpots or tea cups, with presoaked floral loam.
The Lusitu community police post project, estimated to cost a total of US $110,000 will have an office block, two semi-detached houses, a communication must, a soakaway and a septic tank.
We have all soaked up enough of music's answer to general anaesthetic to have lobotomies performed quite painlessly.
Soak with bitters and gently muddle with a spoon.
He woke up soaked with sweat.
Many buildings collapsed under the weight of rain-soaked ash and mud.
We also simulated seed passage through the avian gut by soaking freshly collected 1997-98 unhandled seeds in concentrated hydrochloric acid for 40 minutes and rubbing the aril off with cloth.
He had thrust the wet moccasins down the neck of his shirt, and icy trickles ran down chest and belly, soaking his breechclout. A Breath of Snow and Ashes
The feeders can be proper freshwater patterns filled with mashed mackerel, worm and bread, the bread acting as binder and scent soaker.
To make the tabbouleh, prepare the burghul or couscous by soaking it in the lemon juice.
Soak them up from comfy seats in the big bay windows. Times, Sunday Times
High on the chalk Downs there was no escape from the elements and within seconds ladies wearing light Summer clothing were thoroughly soaked.
Steep it for 10 minutes, allow the tea to cool and soak your feet for 30 minutes.
The best restorative processes are sometimes the simplest - like a lengthy soak in a luxurious bath. Times, Sunday Times
The lowest corner of this ditch should lead to a soakaway pit. Chapter 3
Transfixing and intense, their dark, wine-soaked ballads and lock-tite harmonies are addictive.
The boots are light (50 ounces), completely waterproof (our feet stayed dry even after soaking in muskeg for 12 hours at a time), and ... ONTARIO KNIFE RAT-7
As I soaked in the hot water to wake up, my brain was awhirl in a multitude of thoughts.
Then he sprayed the sock until it was soaked with the antiperspirant. August 1976 Jefferson City, MISSOURI
Notify your ready-mix producer several days before you need concrete so there is time to stock the aggregate and pre-soak it.
I lost the edges of myself and began to soak into the floorboards.
You can spend your days however you like: soaking up the sun on deck, enjoying a beauty treatment or working out in the gym.
Some cheeses are soaked in brine to stimulate the development of specific fungi and 'bacteria; Limburger is one such cheese.
We should have figured something was amiss when, after getting back on the highway, the coolant started again pouring from the heater onto the floor, but faster than I could soak it up. Broken Down Blues…
You also can pre-soak for even shorter cooking time in the PC. Pressure Cooker Recipe for Kalyn's Version of Rubio's Pinto Beans
Don't oversoak, or it will become too soft. Times, Sunday Times
By then tears were already soaking into her skin and her eyes were a bit swollen.
I use words to describe them here, because words are what I have, but my weary brain soaks them in as pure experience. Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » The Post Book Crash
I had a steak soaked in what looked like a béarnaise sauce, smaller chunks of crumbed meat and strips of filleted fish laid along the side.
Tiptoe through the garden for a moonlit soak in the hot tub or simply cuddle up by the fire in your room.
Well, the idea of pushing a tampon into your vagina to soak up the flow seems totally gross at first.
Open incisions are packed with sterile, saline-soaked laparotomy sponges and then covered with sterile drapes.
Now I just have to kitchener up the toe, weave in a few ends, and give the whole thing a good soak. Busy bee « Compulsive Knitter
This sponge doesn't soak up water very well.
It also contains a number of grains, soaked overnight: linseed, rolled oats, polenta, sunflower seeds, purple kibbled wheat and sesame seeds.
Showers are all right but there's nothing like a good long soak in the bath.
Accidentally knocking over the bottle, I watched as the crimson coloured liquid soaked into the white papers.
A day in advance, put the citrus zests, juice, sherry and brandy in a bowl to soak.
A government cloaked and soaked in secrecy swiftly becomes rotten and corrupt. Times, Sunday Times
Recycle beer or other decorative bottles into tumblers by soaking a piece of garden twine in kero and tying around the bottle at the point you want to separate.
I've left the clothes to soak overnight.
Place the jar in warm water to soak the label off.
I merely need to soak it in, bathe in it, let it speak to me the way it has spoken to others.
Out of this water, estimated to be about 70,000 cusecs, only 22,000 cusecs could reach Harike headworks late last night because the rest was soaked by the completely dry river bed.
As I soaked in the hot water to wake up, my brain was awhirl in a multitude of thoughts.
View the beautiful east window and soak up the sense of history at Carlisle Cathedral, where there are many historical points of interest.
She just hoped they would arrive before the ever-darkening clouds let loose with a soaking rain, sleet, or snow.
Leave to soak for at least six hours or ideally overnight for a really moist cake. The Sun
Soak the corn, leaving the husk on, in a bucket of water.
Soak rist in cold water to numb the pain.
He said that it had been pouring with rain, there were thunder storms, and the tents designed for desert use were leaking and soaking wet through.
It's very pleasing that as you add parallel client loads, the server pretty well just soaks it up with massively sublinear slowdown. Planet Sun
And in the afternoon we went for a row on the river, pulling easily up the anabranch and floating down with the stream under the shade of the river timber -- instead of going to sleep and waking up helpless and soaked in perspiration, to find the women with headaches, as many do on Children of the Bush
He was soaking wet, but fully dressed in a black suit, with no clue as to his origin.
Cut the crusts away from the bread and soak the slices briefly in water, then squeeze them until almost dry.
World-soaked preachers and churches must be kiln-dried before they are fit for revival kindling wood.
Although they were soaked within a few moments, they took shelter from the wind in one of the wooded valleys. A Time of War
The affected population consumed flour made from short-soaked (one day) cassava roots and thus had high dietary exposure to cyanide (urinary thiocyanate in 31 children was 757 vs. 50 units for a population where cassava had been soaked for the normal three days). 10: Food science
It would soak through to the baby's scalp.
But if you don't maintain the minimum balance, watch out - you'll get soaked on fees.
Using a clay cleanser will help because the clay soaks up excess oil. The Sun
He needn't have worried; we were all too busy soaking up the scenery.
But I was afraid of bivouacking; we were soaking wet, had no sleeping bags, nothing dry or warm to change into and we were still at a high elevation. Richard Bangs: Climbing the Killer Prince -- Merapi Volcano of Java, Part 3
This time last year few thought things could get any worse and that an early summer soaking would be the prelude to a flaming June.
Caitlin was surprised to find that despite being totally immersed in the pool, the white maillot she wore had not become soaking wet.
Take a pig being scalded, boned, and chined down the back, then soak the collars clean from the blood the space of two hours, dry them in The accomplisht cook or, The art & mystery of cookery
There was no bath with our room - a major drawback for anyone returning from a long walk and in need of a good soak. The Sun
The assortments were soaked in brandy, whisky and rum to give it the real taste.
Instead, I just soaked fruits directly in liquors, without adding sugar or fat, which is what I used to do before.
Soak tamarind in 1 ½ cups of water, squeeze well and strain the juice.
After cooking in syrup, the cakes are soaked in a mixture called rabri - cream plus thickened fresh milk, flavoured with pandanus.
Glaring at the milk carton Mercy threw the soaked towel of milk into the green tin wastebasket.
Russell himself carried her to the nearby emergency ward, with her catsuit soaked through with champagne, make-up smeared across her face and blood pumping from her hand.
Pizzas are grilled, and kebabs threaded with bread between the chunks of meat, to soak up their juices as they cook.
Rinse the glutinous rice and soak the water for 4 hours.
Soak the white bread in water . Drain and set aside.
His sweat would've soaked through her breeches, but she sat sort of side-saddle, and her legs were facing the inside of the arena.
Furthermore it makes a fine skin tonic and bath soak. The Natural Beauty Book - cruelty-free cosmetics to make at home
As long as efforts were confined chiefly to soaking out the active factor, or the cortin as it was called, with water, the results obtained were uneven and none too convincing. Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1950 - Presentation Speech
They're soft and mushy, anemically pale yellow, and thick-cut - perfect for soaking up a squirt of malt vinegar or dipping in a side order of mildly spicy curry sauce.
But don't allow unconditioned leather to get soaking wet, and always condition it afterwards.
The best restorative processes are sometimes the simplest - like a lengthy soak in a luxurious bath. Times, Sunday Times
It is processed by a series of soakings, which remove the bitter taste, after which it can be boiled to make an edible jelly or dried and ground to a flour for bread-making.
And most importantly, have a soak in a hot bath. The Sun
It was raining, I had no raincoat or umbrella and was soaked. The Sun
Soak in the sunlight for a bit in Rembrandt Square and then go have a bite to eat.
He soaked some cotton in a mixture of halothane and alcohol, dropped it into the jar, and screwed the lid back on. The Monstrumologist
The benifit of the flint is that it will throw a shower of sparks even when it is soaking wet, and for the little bit of room it takes up, there's no sense in leaving it. Is flint better to start a fire than waterproof matches.
Moving so fast we had to intentionally slow down, because the ink didn't have enough time to resoak the stamp. Grouse Diary Entry
I try to keep my expression neutral and my eyes on my food, taking in all the details of the roast potato, slightly yellowed, soaked in gravy.
Go to a sidewalk cafe, order coffee, and soak up the atmosphere .
To remove stains from clothing, try soaking fabrics in water mixed with borax, lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide, washing soda, or white vinegar.
Lift the soaked floppy gelatine out of the water and give it a shake to drain off the excess liquid.
Soaked, I ducked into Rubenstein's Furniture Store to get out of the rain.
Deep massage and mineral foot soaks ease tension in the foot. Bunions: When Do They Become Something To Worry About?
I had lost my ticket, was soaked to the skin, and, to crown it all, discovered that my purse had been stolen.
I stepped in and soaked my body in the tub, savoring the decadent feeling of the water sloshing around me.
Tommy soaked and scrubbed the cookware and then dropped them into the rinse water, while Will put them through the dishwasher before placing them in manageable stacks.
As an alternative to sleeping aids, some experts recommend a soak in a hot tub.
The three best known varieties are; tangy cracked green olives soaked in a salt brine, delicate tan or violet olives, and sharp, dry-cured, black olives.
They soak up the delicious chicken flavour. Times, Sunday Times
I put in a valved one and give the impatiens a good soaking once a week. Fountain sludge
Three boys climb the staircase to a second-floor observation deck to soak in the view.
The sweat-soaked, frightened, and bedraggled ci-devant dandy hammered at the door of his last-hope refuge.
By then tears were already soaking into her skin and her eyes were a bit swollen.
The leaves have to be soaked before use to soften their toughness.
The middle lobe was crepitant, though soaked with black fluid; several impacted lobules were scattered throughout its substance. An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis or Ulceration Induced by Carbonaceous Accumulation in the Lungs of Coal Miners
The jacket was torn, and the cloth was already soaked with blood in this region.
The custard is the egg and milk mixture that the bread soaks in, and this one almost has more bread than custard. White Chocolate Bread Pudding | Baking Bites
Leave the beans to soak overnight./Let the beans soak overnight.
So... to do beans in the pressure cooker no pre-soak is needed? Pressure Cooker Recipe for Kalyn's Version of Rubio's Pinto Beans
Or the items have been soaked in fresh water and chemical baths to leech out the saltwater that threatens to destroy them.
We go home, and I spend the rest of the evening camped in front of the telly, as I need to resoak the darn pads in cold water every ten minutes or the pain gets very bad. March 8th, 2005
In addition, soaking your feet in warm water or with Epsom salts can alleviate painful corns and calluses.
Prior to this I thought I had an understanding that e coli is everywhere and that washing or soaking in chlorine or one of the products sold for this would remove it from the exterior of the vegetable or fruit. Spinach
Put on a tight fitting pair of swimming goggles and soak a long piece of cloth in cider vinegar or lemon juice. Times, Sunday Times
Wash all removable shelves and bins, letting them soak in the sink to remove tough stains.
Soak the diced shallot in the red wine vinegar for 30 minutes. Times, Sunday Times
But she reckons she will spend her downtime soaking up some British culture. The Sun
Soaking in a bath with 2 cups of rolled oats secured in a sock helps to relieve itching.
You can soak up the vista without having to leave the comfort of the duvet. The Sun
He thought about being greedier but I leaned over him and he decided against having me soak into his jacket any more. A DARKENING STAIN
He covered the wound made with lint soaked in carbolic acid.
The screw cap popped off with a boom and the water squirted about 30 feet into the air, over the balcony rail and soaked people who were stretching on the second floor.
After 15 to 20 minutes soaking in the water, your pores will enlarge and pulse quicken.
If the compost is dryish, soak the trays before you plant them out. Times, Sunday Times
The energy and sweat are so amazing that he can soak through five shirts in a single night. Times, Sunday Times
The club's success has prompted many football fans to search their atlases for this cobblestoned city in northern Portugal, and to realize that in the flashy, money-soaked world of modern football, there's still room for a team built on old-style discipline, a strong work-rate and stout defense. How Braga Climbed a Mountain
The first warning she was given was a sudden impact on a high branch of an oak-tree a yard or two from where she stood, and the falling to earth, delayed by the thick crepitant layers of green-gold, sun-soaked leaves, of a cricket ball. The Judge
I toyed with the idea of trekking to the Lama's feet myself, just to soak in, at close range, the whole Tibetan Buddhist vibe. Dennis Perrin: The Lama-Pope Tour
Soak a label off a jam jar.
We walked along the beach, past the rows of supine bodies soaking up the sun.
Imagine paying a little money for a clean towel and a piece of soap, entering the men's or women's half of the establishment and stripping absolutely starkers for a scrub down, sauna and soak with the neighbours.
Alternatively, you could always light a few candles and soak in a hot bath. Times, Sunday Times
I got plain white rice to soak up the stew, while my companion opted for attiéké, which is similar to North African couscous except that it's made with manioc instead of semolina.
The streets of Leicester become soaked with comedy for the 21st annual festival. Times, Sunday Times
Soak the fruit in brandy for a few hours before you add it to the mixture.
I wanted to soak up the sense of preparation and anticipation. Times, Sunday Times
His rough, callused hands felt like they'd been soaked overnight in brine.
The wind had blown the rain in and soaked the carpet.
In blazers and berets, their medals shining, they smiled broadly and soaked up the applause and cheers.
It burns quite happily underwater, or soaked in foam, it contains its own oxidiser. Archive 2007-02-01
The ground soaked up the rain.
The rail network can not soak up demand displaced from the roads.
Some of the storage areas are stacked with hundreds of baskets that were soaked in poison years ago because at the time it was the only way to protect them from bug infestation.
You might have tried brining a turkey, but other meats benefit from a soak in a salt-sugar liquid too.
If you don't want to eat the meat right away, take it out of the salt water soak, wrap the pieces individually in cling wrap, and put the bunch in a zip lock bag. "A friend gave me some pheasant breasts and pieces of chucker (I think?)
My clothes were soaked through with sweat, dishwater, and grease.
Wherein we learn tearing away outer trappings of the Light merely unclothes the Light ... making the Light shine even further and all the more, even though some try to pit us and others against each other to see who gets the biggest piece of what does not matter: Jesus is stripped of his clothing and soldiers gamble for his blood-soaked garments. National Catholic Reporter
Or soak in a weak bleach solution and rinse well. Times, Sunday Times
She held the pillow to her face, letting it soak up her tears, and wept silently.
Two weeks ago we noted the first three courses of brick, upon which the timber frame building is built, were soaking wet.
Their ragged shifts and kirtles, soaked through with the drizzling rain, hung dankly on their emaciated forms.
The horse's flanks were soaked, its face was white with lather where the bridle rubbed, and foamy spit flew from its mouth as it tossed its head.
The independent suspension soaks up all manner of road imperfections from concrete joins to ruddy great holes quietly and without a jolt.
I don't know what her boyfriend must have thought when she got in ‘from a club’ soaking, full of mud, and with a cricked neck.
So we brought in the spindly lemon tree that spends all summer soaking up the sun (and the traffic grime) on our porch. Times, Sunday Times
Whatever ink soaks through will be absorbed by the paper towel.
Forested wetlands on and around the property slow the water and soak it up.

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