The Legend of the Dipper

Front

droop

Back

to bend or hang down heavily

Front

parched

Back

extremely dry or thirsty

Front

dipper

Back

a tool for dipping or scooping

Front

spring (water)

Back

a natural source of water

Front

spill

Back

to cause liquid to flow over the edge

Front

panting

Back

breathing quickly and heavily

Front

lap up

Back

to drink by licking with the tongue

Front

sink into

Back

to gradually become absorbed or immersed

Front

vanish

Back

to disappear suddenly

Front

glow

Back

to emit a steady light