A spring; a fountain; the issuing of water from the earth. Begin then, sisters of the sacred well.

A pit or cylindrical hole, sunk perpendicularly into the earth to such a depth as to reach a supply of water, and walled with stone to prevent the earth from caving in.

In ships, an apartment in the middle of a ships hold, to inclose the pumps, from the bottom to the lower deck.

In a fishing vessel, an apartment in the middle of the hold, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated int he bottom to let in fresh water for the preservation of fish, while they are transported to market.

In the military art, a hole or excavation in the earth, in mining, from which run branches or galleries.

In architecture, the hole or space left in a floor for the stairs.

To spring; to issue forth, as water from the earth.

To pour forth.

Being in health; having a sound body, with a regular performance of the natural and proper functions of all the organs; applied to animals; as a well man; the patient has recovered, and is perfectly well. While you are well, you may do much good. Is your father well? Genesis 43:27.

Fortunate; convenient; advantageous; happy. It is well for us that we are sequestered so far from the rest of the world. It was well with us in Egypt. Numbers 11:18.&

Being in favor. He was well with Henry the fourth.

In a proper manner; justly; rightly; not ill or wickedly. James 2:8. If thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. Genesis 4:7.

Skillfully; with due art; as, the work is well done; he writes well; he rides well; the plot is well laid, and well executed.

Sufficiently; abundantly. Lot--beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where. Genesis 13:10.

Very much; to a degree that gives pleasure. I liked the entertainment well.

Favorably; with praise. All the world speaks well of you.

Conveniently; suitable; advantageously. This is all the mind can well contain. I cannot well how to execute this task.

To a sufficient degree; perfectly. I Know not well how to execute this task.

Thoroughly; fully. Let the cloth be well cleansed. Let the steel be well polished. She looketh well to the ways of her household. Proverbs 31:27.

Fully; adequately. We are well able to overcome it. Numbers 13:30.