But they're out there at it now, and the pumps have been working full blast for hours.

The place had a well, but no way of drawing it up, naturally, because the power was off and the pump wouldn't work.

The pumps are working, but it would appear they have no air to work with.

The building was completed in 1810 and the pump was working by 1813.

If the pump does work, it's not putting out much water.

Enormous pumps were working through the night to keep up with the rain.

This can happen whether the pump is working or not.

"They say there's possibilities, that the pump works so good, I could maybe live another 20 years if the rest of my body holds up."

For example, pumps and fans may not work in reverse.

The water rose in the hold faster than the pumps could work.