(n): (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
(n): the presence of heat
(n): the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
(n): the sensation caused by heat energy
(n): the somatic sensation of cold or heat
(n): the trait of being intensely emotional
(n): emotional nature or quality
(n): applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
(n): the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
(n): a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
(n): a contest of speed
(n): utility to warm a building
(n): a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal
(v): make hot or hotter
(v): cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
(v): provide with heat
(v): give something useful or necessary to
(v): arouse or excite feelings and passions
(v): call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
(v): gain heat or get hot
(v): undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
