spirit

the principle of conscious life; the vital principle in humans, animating the body or mediating between body and soul.

the incorporeal part of humans.

the soul regarded as separating from the body at death.

conscious, incorporeal being, as opposed to matter.

a supernatural, incorporeal being, especially one inhabiting a place, object, etc., or having a particular character.

a fairy, sprite, or elf.

an angel or demon.

an attitude or principle that inspires, animates, or pervades thought, feeling, or action.

(initial capital letter)��the divine influence as an agency working in the human heart.

a divine, inspiring, or animating being or influence. Numbers 11:25; Isaiah 32:15.

(initial capital letter)��the third person of the Trinity; Holy Spirit.

the soul or heart as the seat of feelings or sentiments, or as prompting to action.

spirits, feelings or mood with regard to exaltation or depression.

excellent disposition or attitude in terms of vigor, courage, firmness of intent, etc.; mettle.

temper or disposition.

an individual as characterized by a given attitude, disposition, character, action, etc..

the dominant tendency or character of anything.

vigorous sense of membership in a group.

the general meaning or intent of a statement, document, etc. (letter ).

Chemistry.��the essence or active principle of a substance as extracted in liquid form, especially by distillation.

Often spirits a strong distilled alcoholic liquor.

Chiefly British.��alcohol.

Pharmacology.��a solution in alcohol of an essential or volatile principle; essence.

any of certain subtle fluids formerly supposed to permeate the body.

the Spirit, God

pertaining to something that works by burning alcoholic spirits.

of or relating to spiritualist bodies or activities.

to animate with fresh ardor or courage; inspirit.

to encourage; urge on or stir up, as to action.

to carry off mysteriously or secretly (often followed by away oroff ).