inflame

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China's the passion of her soul, A cup, a plate, a dish, a bowl, Can kindle wishes in her breast, Inflame with joy, or break her rest.

From History of English Humour, Vol. 2 by L'Estrange, Alfred Guy Kingan

Inflame the spirit, and if strontia is present, the flame is tinged of a red color.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

Inflame, in-flām′, v.t. to cause to flame: to cause to burn: to excite: to increase: to exasperate.—v.i. to become hot, painful, or angry.—ns.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

There are Forms which naturally create Respect in the Beholders, and at once Inflame and Chastise the Imagination.

From The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays by Addison, Joseph

Let public good Inflame thy blood; With crowds of warlike people thou art stored.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 07 by Scott, Walter, Sir