Warmer
['wɔːmə] or ['wɔrmɚ]
Definition
(n.) One who, or that which, warms.
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Examples
- They begin to develop a warmer interest in their personal leaders, who secure them pay and plunder. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- If a lump of melting ice is placed in the vessel of hot water and then removed, the ice will not be warmer than before, but there will be less of it. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- It's a cold ride from London, ma'am; and I always find that spirits comes home warmer to the feelings. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- It may grow into a warmer feeling. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- The peerage may have warmer worshippers and faithfuller believers than Mr. Tulkinghorn, after all, if everything were known. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- As the water becomes warmer and warmer the level of the mercury in the tube steadily rises until the water boils, when the level remains stationary (Fig. 9). Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- The mother had not been so well pleased, perhaps, had the rival been better looking, younger, more affectionate, warmer-hearted. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- It is not growing warmer steadily. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Moist phases mean, on the other hand, cooler days and warmer nights. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- When fuel is placed in an open fireplace (Fig. 12) and lighted, the air immediately surrounding the fire becomes warmer and, because of expansion, becomes lighter than the cold air above. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- If a copper lid were used as a foot warmer, it would give the feet only . Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- A fortnight, at least, of leisure and peace of mind, to crown every warmer, but more agitating, delight, should be hers. Jane Austen. Emma.
- If he opens up his house again before the end of cold weather, the Indians say it is a sure sign that warmer days are near at hand. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- A room may seem warm to a person who has been walking in the cold air, while it may feel decidedly cold to some one who has come from a warmer room. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- He is silent; the auctioneer grows warmer; but bids gradually drop off. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- For this reason water is used in foot warmers and in hot-water bags. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
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