<OL TYPE="1"><LI>to test (metals) by the touchstone, which is a black siliceous stone used to test the purity of gold or silver by the colour of the streak produced on it by rubbing it with either metal<LI>to question by applying torture<LI>to torture<LI>to vex with grievous pains (of body or mind), to torment<LI>to be harassed, distressed<OL TYPE="a"><LI>of those who at sea are struggling with a head wind</OL></OL>