I . n.
1.
Combustion, intense heat.
2.
Burning fuel, burning of fuel, heap of burning fuel.
3.
Conflagration.
4.
Firing, discharge of ~-arms, discharges.
5.
Heat, ardor, fervor, impetuosity, violence, force, passion, fervency, intensity, animation, spirit, vigor, enthusiasm.
6.
( Poetical .) Light, lustre, radiance, splendor.
7.
Vivacity, inspiration, imagination, imaginativeness, force of sentiment.
8.
Torture or death by ~, the stake.
9.
Torture, trouble, affliction, persecution, bitter trial.
II . v. a.
1.
Kindle, set on ~.
2.
Animate, excite, inspirit, invigorate, kindle, rouse, inflame, stir up.
3.
Discharge, ~ off.
III . v. n.
1.
Take ~, be kindled.
2.
Fire up, be angered or irritated, show irritation.
3.
Be roused, excited, kindled, inflamed ( with passion ).
4.
Discharge a gun, discharge ~-arms.