In the passage, "replenishing" means to fill again or restore to a full state. Specifically, it refers to Mary (Molly) filling the pitcher with fresh water multiple times to ensure that the soldiers had enough water to drink and use for the cannons.
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The legend of Molly Pitcher dates from the Revolutionary War. An American gunner named John Hays was at the Battle of Monmouth. Hays's wife, Mary, also known as "Molly," was helping him and the other soldiers. The day was terribly hot, so Mary carried a pitcher of water from a nearby spring to the field of battle. The soldiers drank and cooled their cannons with the spring water. She kept bringing more fresh water to the soldiers, replenishing the pitcher again and again. For her help, Mary soon earned the nickname, "Molly Pitcher." Later, when her husband was unable to continue shooting, Molly took his place at the cannon. She is remembered today as a hero.
What is the meaning of replenishing as used in the passage?
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