Lucy was well known for her speaking ability -- according to her 1821 obituary, the fluency of her speech captivated all around her -- and she used her skills a number of times in defense of her family's rights and property.
In some countries old kerosene is used for charcoal lighter. In the US, charcoal lighter fluid is usually Naphtha or a mix of Naphtha and kerosene. Some people use kerosene thinned with alcohol to make is easier to light and faster to burn. -Mark.
Noun 1. kerosene - a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters. coal oil, kerosene, lamp oil. fuel - a substance that can be consumed to produce energy; more fuel is needed during the winter months; they developed alternative fuels for aircraft.