Each stockade needed its own garrison-from 25 to 55 men-and supply line, eventually accounting for almost 6000 of his men, further draining him of frontline manpower.

The 1994 civil war further drained Yemen's economy.

The huge worldwide tour in support of the album further drained the band members and strained their personal and creative relationships.

His face drained further, from white to green.

In 1574, the Count of Barajas further drained the water, building irrigation channels and fountains, and planting lines of river trees (white poplars).

Drain the kidneys in a colander, rinse them under cold water, and set them aside in the colander to drain further until cooking time.

And asked whether his latest measures would further drain the city of its vitality and free-spirited nature, as some critics have said, Mr. Giuliani responded:

This convoluted structure will further drain city coffers, make government less responsive and increase the time the city spends fighting with itself.

The government has pleaded with demoralized staff not to retire, fearing that a surge in benefits requests could further drain the public treasury.

The expectations on him to perform as a wit at the Painters' Table further drained his energy and if feeling jaded or bored he drank a lot.