a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy |
a reason for wanting something done | a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning |
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) | intense adverse criticism |
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something | the event of something burning (often destructive) |
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims | a severe trial |
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed | feelings of great warmth and intensity |
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke |
| fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking |
| once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile |