9. Spirit (noun)

1. Burning the bodies is supposed to convince the spirits of the dead to go to the next world. 2. Firecrackers are lit to scare off evil spirits. 3. Gere's actions may not actually be illegal, but they have violated the spirit of the law.4. I am sure that, given the great community spirit here, the fund-raisers will not give up.5. In Japan people believe that the spirits of the dead return to visit the earth every summer during the Obon festival.6. My grandparents used to wear charms to protect themselves against evil spirits.7. She never once thought of giving up. Everyone admired her fighting spirit. 8. The crew enjoy working together and have developed an excellent team spirit. 9. The fact that they reached the semi-final is a reflection of their spirit and commitment.10. The hours of interrogations and beatings were designed to break his spirit. 11. Excellent schools and classrooms are clearly distinguishable by the spirit of community that pervades all they do.12. Indeed, the key question is whether the organization serves or squashes the human spirit.13. On the other hand, any name can work if you have the right spirit.14. Then under the indifferent sky his spirit left the body with its ripped flesh, infections, its weak and damaged nature. 15. They are usually distilled from barley malt cured with peat, giving the spirit a smoky flavour. 16. He is in high spirits....17. Mercutio is in high spirits, teasing Romeo about his love as they prepare to go to the Capulet masked ball. 18. Prue told George that Dawn Allenby was in high spirits because an admirer had sent her flowers. 19. The girls are in high spirits after a week away from classes and some vacation time with their families.20. The President was in better spirits than he had been in six months. 21. The children are making decorations to get into the spirit of the season. 22. He tried hard to get into the spirit of the thing. 23. It all began about 15 years ago when Pat Jackson got into the spirit and decided to decorate her house. 24. Knowing who was servant and who mistress, I entered into the spirit of the farce. 25. He had been tired when he arrived, but the sight of the little children playing really lifted his spirits. 26. The chance to get out of the house for a few hours had clearly raised her spirits.27. The cookbook invokes the spirit of Sicily and southern Italy. 28. There is a true spirit of hope among the people. 29. We need a new spirit of cooperation to solve the problems in this neighborhood. 30. Once I was able to get about, a brisk walk helped to lift my spirits on the low days. 31. That morning her spirits were low. 32. Good art should represent the spirit of the times. 33. Clearly the appeal of the Virgo archetype belonged to the spirit of the age. 34. The suggested move towards a centrally-determined curriculum, however, was still out of keeping with the spirit of the times.35. You should do your best to sink yourself in the spirit of the age. 36. By sticking to the letter of the law, the spirit of the law may be lost. 37. This is certainly against the spirit of the law.