chilly

• The night was damp and chilly, and there was a small, smoky, green-pine fire, affording little light. —  Slavery and Four Years of War, Vol. 1-2 A Political History of Slavery in the United States Together With a Narrative of the Campaigns and Battles of the Civil War In Which the Author Took Part: 1861-1865
• It was rather chilly, although it was the middle of August; there was a north wind, and the sun was shining in the midst of a cloudless sky, so the young couple crossed the plain to find shelter in the wooded valley leading to Yport. —  The works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 5 (of 8) Une Vie and Other Stories
• If he is cool or chilly, then give the warm treatment. —  Papers on Health
• But the look she turned upon Prescott was like that with which she had favoured the Secretary--chilly, uncompromising and hostile I do not know your friend," she said But he was with the officer who searched your house," said the Secretary A good reason why I should not know him The Secretary smiled Captain Prescott," he said, "you are unfortunate. —  Before the Dawn A Story of the Fall of Richmond
• I'm chilly, and a good way from being dry Good idea," said Fitz, changing places with one of the men. —  Fitz the Filibuster

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