the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat
one of the four elements of the alchemists or of astrology, the others being earth, air, and water
burning passion or emotion; ardour
Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid some heart once pregnant with celestial fire — Thomas Gray
liveliness of imagination; inspiration
Anne's character was milder … she wanted the power, the fire, the originality of her sister — Charlotte Brontë
enthusiasm or spirit
I am glad that my weak words have struck but thus much show of fire from Brutus — Shakespeare
The leader of the reel … danced well, and his partner caught his fire — Edith Wharton
a mass of burning fuel, e.g. in a fireplace or furnace
destructive burning, e.g. of a building or forest, or an instance of this
brilliance or luminosity
the discharge of firearms
Brit a small domestic heater burning gas or electricity
under attack from both sides
to begin to burn
to use methods similar to the opposition's tactics, esp underhand or distasteful ones
Scot, Irish to catch fire
to endure great hardship
said of a gun: to be slow in exploding
to hesitate or delay, esp in expectation of developments
alight; burning
eager or enthusiastic
to start or stop firing a gun or other weapon
to take foolhardy risks
to start (something) burning, accidentally or maliciously
(chiefly Brit set the Thames on fire) (usu in negative contexts ) to cause a sensation by achieving something remarkable
to start to burn
being shot at
being harshly criticized