bonfire - use in sentences

Preposition: of

  • quango: At the same time, it has belatedly begun the ' bonfire of the quangos ' promised by Ron Davies several years ago.
  • vanity: I came across Tom Wolfe's Bonfire of the Vanities, within feet of a distinctly Scottish tome, Tales Around the Peat Fire.

Converse of object

  • prohibit: It is also widely assumed that there are byelaws prohibiting bonfires at certain times, but this is not the case.
  • build: DIY, bonfires, building work Bonfires, needless to say, can cause fires.
  • light: First I tidied up the yard, lit a bonfire, then left, out of the yard ( didn't hit the gate!
  • burn: If only dry garden waste is burnt the occasional bonfire should not cause a major problem.
  • organize: LOVE: The tent next to mine which always organizes a bonfire, late at night.

Adjective modifier

  • huge: In the evening we had a huge bonfire which all the street attended.
  • enormous: My tasks involved lighting their enormous bonfire ( complete with Guy, made by pupils of the Firs Lower School ).
  • spectacular: Included is a 2 day Hopper Pass to the Disney® Parks and the spectacular Bonfire and Fireworks celebrations.
  • massive: For hundreds of years, the Lanarkshire town of Biggar has welcomed in the new year with a massive bonfire.
  • domestic: There is no law restricting when you can and can't have a domestic bonfire.

Modifies a noun

  • kiln: The remaining features, F46B and F225B represent a possible well and a bonfire kiln respectively.
  • night: Make sure your bonfire night party goes off with a bang by giving your guests a dazzling array of healthy food.
  • celebration: We now brew this for the Lewes Bonfire Celebrations each year.
  • smoke: Remember we may all be guilty of creating a nuisance from bonfire smoke at some time without knowing it.
  • weekend: We would like to wish all our readers a happy - and safe - bonfire weekend!
  • party: Make sure your bonfire night party goes off with a bang by giving your guests a dazzling array of healthy food.

Noun used with modifier

  • lighting: Be considerate when lighting bonfires or having a barbecue, not everyone wants their washing to smell of smoke and charred sausages!
  • garden: Deal with nuisance from garden bonfires - contact your local district council.

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