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adverb

Ablaze adv., adj.

On fire; in a blaze, gleaming. "All ablaze with crimson and gold."

In a state of glowing excitement or ardent desire. "The young Cambridge democrats were all ablaze to assist Torrijos."

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Etymology of 'Ablaze'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Ablaze" Quotes from Famous Books

... whole roof and attic were ablaze, and the men turned their attention to wetting down the near walls of the houses on each side. All the valuables and most of the simple furniture had ...

— The Harbor of Doubt • Frank Williams

... were ablaze with light, and there were sounds of music and singing as brother and sister, entering the house, wended their way to the oak parlour and warmed their hands at the cheerful blaze. The gas was lit, the curtains ...

— Aunt Judith - The Story of a Loving Life • Grace Beaumont

... desire, he was ablaze with yearning; in a voice that shook he said: "Don't tell me anything. I won't hear it!" Then, after a brief struggle with himself, he continued, more evenly: "That ought to prove to you that I've grown up. I couldn't have said it three months ago, but I've stepped out of— of the nursery ...

— The Winds of Chance • Rex Beach

... heedless of the flanks, Defeats Lord Fairfax and Leven, Scatters like leaves their untrained men. Remorselessly he hewed them down, And chased their leaders far from town. But Cromwell kept his men restrained Till Rupert thought the victory gained. His eye was all ablaze with fire, And burned his soul with righteous ire; Then sharp and passionate came the cry, "Charge, in the name of the Most High!" His features now most clearly show A strange, enthusiastic glow. With zeal he wraps himself ...

— Gleams of Sunshine - Optimistic Poems • Joseph Horatio Chant

... shadows and fears into the light of day. Just ahead lay a clearing, with the rose-coloured sunset flooding its white expanse and glowing between the dark tree-stems. He ran forward with joyful relief and leaped out into an open world of beauty, all ablaze in the dazzling rays of the setting sun. Here was light and safety—yes, ...

— The Silver Maple • Marian Keith

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