Kindled

His name kindled the flame of that passion for freedom which made the cause of the North triumphant, and there was awe mingled with the love they bore his memory. ❋ Walter Hawkins (N/A)

This wick which I have kindled is short, and will not last; but, so long as it does, it throws on them the commentary of a contemporary light. ❋ Laurence Housman (1912)

"Spiritual life in believers is kindled from the life itself of God" ❋ Unknown (1871)

When friends complained the name kindled thoughts of Aryan Nation white supremacists, he modified it to Arion. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A short truce was obtained; but their mutual resentment again kindled; and the remembrance of their shame rendered the next encounter more desperate and bloody Forty thousand of the Barbarians perished in the decisive battle, which broke the power of the Gepidae, transferred the fears and wishes of Justinian, and first displayed the character of Alboin, the youthful prince of the Lombards, and the future conqueror of Italy. ❋ Unknown (1206)

But the Greek fires were again kindled; and if the destruction was less complete, it was owing to the experience which had taught the ❋ Unknown (1206)

Who like a mother, as he grows to years of sense and observation, and the curiosity is kindled, which is only a cry for light and teaching, can so answer the cry and so teach as to make the mysteries of life and truth to be for ever associated for him with all the sacred associations of home and his own mother, and not with the talk of the groom or the dirty-minded schoolboy? ❋ Ellice Hopkins (N/A)

She took refuge in every-day affairs; she told him of the giddy doings that kept her occupied from morning till night, of Cinders (the mention of whose name kindled a reminiscent gleam in the Frenchman's eyes), of the coming birthday dance, which he must promise to attend. ❋ Unknown (1910)

When reading the production of another, the tones of his voice became a merit-thermometer, a sort of Aeolian-harp-test; in the flat parts his voice was unimpassioned, but if the gust of genius swept over the wires, his tones rose in intensity, till his own energy of feeling and expression kindled in others a sympathetic impulse, which the dull were forced to feel, whilst his animated recitations threw fresh meaning into the minds of the more discerning. ❋ Cottle, Joseph (1847)

_merit-thermometer_, a sort of _Aeolian-harp-test_; in the flat parts his voice was unimpassioned, but if the gust of genius swept over the wires, his tones rose in intensity, till his own energy of feeling and expression kindled in others a sympathetic impulse, which the dull were forced to feel, whilst his animated recitations threw fresh meaning into the minds of the more discerning. ❋ Joseph Cottle (1811)

Animal research has shown that when a rat is given a small shock, it shows no marked reaction; when exposed to such stressors for five consecutive days, it shows signs of the stress response; when exposed for seven or eight days, the rat has a seizure, and thereafter this "kindled" animal will seize with little or no provocation. ❋ Unknown (1994)

I think that's what kind of kindled the interest in political economy as opposed to just plain economics. ❋ Unknown (1992)

Further, the swarm of snakes as well as the Medusa's whole threatening attitude derive their power (are "kindled") from an ❋ Unknown (1972)

To even the worst of men, in such surroundings, there come moments of exemption from the ennui and shame of life, and to this deep soul which had issued, purified, from the fires through which it had passed, they lengthened into glorious hours, hours such as kindled on the lips of the poet those exultant and exquisite words: ❋ Charles Frederic Goss (N/A)

German, upheld by a sense of duty and a single-hearted trust in God; alone, with no great disciplined organization to impel and support him, and no visions and illusions such as kindled and sustained the splendid heroism of the early Jesuit martyrs. ❋ Francis Parkman (1858)

He seemed to have the whole round of medical literature at his fingers 'ends, and his marvellous knowledge and graphic power of expression kindled in the breasts of the young men a love of knowledge for its own sake. [ ❋ John Charles Dent (1864)

With price tags ranging from $1,700 to over $5 million, these ridiculously luxe trips should get the home fires re-kindled and the bank accounts dwindled. ❋ Chris C. Anderson (2011)

President Obama took office with more good will in the Middle East than any recent president, just as he kindled a new generation of hope at home. ❋ Robert Kuttner (2011)

Ex. 1: Hey, I've [got to] leave [early].. I'm Kindling [in bed] tonight. ❋ Crzyblnd1 (2011)

[Yax], [it's been a while]. It's time for a good [kindling]. ❋ MisterPicklesss (2019)

1: Did you hear that hilarious joke Kindle said 2: yeah, I [almost peed my pants] [that shit] was [so funny] ❋ MichealCeraFan (2018)

[old lady]: the other day I got away with reading [50 shades of grey] [on the bus] and no one had a clue friend: how? old lady: a kindle friend: ohhh ❋ Thattallbitch (2015)

Teacher: What is the definition of [exasperate] ? Student1: (whips out the [kindle] and starts looking it up) she yells its to irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely: He was exasperated by the senseless delays. Student2: Damn, she jus [kindled] our asses! ❋ Kpdrake126 (2011)

You still in the [kindle] with [the girl] from [the gym]? ❋ Jdhughes (2011)

"I'm [kindling] now, call you back in ten minutes." "I'm kindling the newspaper now, can't chat, will return call in one hour." "Do you enjoy kindling with your Kindle?" "Yes, I do enjoy kindling." "Hey, I've been [kindled]. My lates t book was packaged by Kindle as a Kindle book. It feels kind of good to be kindled." "My book was [out of print] for a long time, but a new publisher reprinted it and put it on the Kindle menu and you could say my book has been rekindled. I love it!" see my blog for more defs: http://zippy1300.blogspot.com ❋ PRwiz101 (2009)

Girl: OMG is that a Kindle? Boy: Yes, want to read together [sometime] at [my house] next to the [fire]? ❋ Ryguyfly (2011)

"I had a great little [game on] my iPhone, [but Apple] [Kindled] it!" ❋ Taltamir (2009)

When presented with a [paperback] copy of [Animal Farm], a look of shock appeared in the [kindling's] eyes. ❋ Sirlancsallot (2011)