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Combustion producing heat, flames, and light.

Portable weapons that discharge bullets or other projectiles by means of an explosive charge.

Dismissed from a job.

A person, traditionally a man, whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people from dangerous situations.

The plural of fireman; people whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people from dangerous situations.

A structure made of brick, stone, or metal designed to contain a fire within a room for heating or ambiance.

Instances of combustion producing heat, light, and flames.

Wood that has been cut and prepared for burning in a fire for heating or cooking.

Devices containing gunpowder and other combustible chemicals that produce spectacular effects of light, color, and noise when ignited.

The act of dismissing someone from a job.

Having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure.

In a way that is not loose or easily moved; securely.

Coming before all others in time, order, or importance.

Used to introduce the first point in a list or sequence of arguments.

A limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins living wholly in water.

A person who catches fish, especially as a profession or for sport.

A person who catches fish, either as a profession or for sport.

The plural of fisherman; people who catch fish as a profession or for sport.

Multiple individual fish, especially of different species.

The activity of catching fish, either for food, sport, or commercially.

(informal) Arousing feelings of doubt or suspicion.

A hand with the fingers and thumb clenched tightly together, typically in anger or to deliver a punch.

Plural of fist; hands with the fingers and thumb clenched tightly.

In good health, especially through regular physical exercise.

The condition of being physically healthy and strong.

Sudden attacks or periods of a particular feeling or condition.

Made to follow the contours of the body or an object closely.

Appropriate or suitable for the circumstances.

The number equivalent to the sum of two and three; one more than four.

To repair or mend something that is broken or not working properly.

Fastened securely in position; not able to be moved.

The act of repairing or mending something.

A piece of cloth, usually rectangular, with a distinctive design used as a symbol of a nation, organization, or for signaling.

Plural of flag; multiple pieces of cloth used as symbols or for signaling.

The visible, glowing body of burning gas that rises from a fire.

Multiple visible bodies of burning gas rising from a fire.

On fire; burning with flames.

The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip.

A flat piece of material attached on one side that hangs loosely or covers an opening.

Moving up and down or back and forth with a slapping motion, especially of wings.

A sudden burst of bright light or flame.

A sudden brief burst of bright light.

Multiple sudden brief bursts of bright light.

Producing intermittent bursts of light.

(North American) A small portable battery-powered electric lamp; called "torch" in British English.

Having a level surface with no raised areas or indentations.

(British) Multiple apartments or residences on single floors.

To praise someone excessively or insincerely, especially to gain favor.

Feeling pleased and honored by attention, praise, or an invitation.

Making someone or something look or seem better or more attractive.