Some of the scenes in this novel about the hurt human beings inflict on each other are so painful that they almost chill the blood.

Their whole way of life has been ripped apart, and it's the tiny details that chill the blood.

This will chill the blood of many.

But did he ever chill the blood?

If this wasn't enough to turn the stomach and chill the blood, there was the embarrassingly slack banter which really will have to be brushed up.

Sunshine, no rain, with only a gathering evening chill.

Prepare for evening chill and rain (and spilt drinks), even in this weather.

As the sun sets, diners are offered blankets to see off any evening chill.

As the evening chill sets in, we'll want to move away from the malbec to something more warming.

And an evening chill was discernible from halfway through the month.

These are important questions for people of all faiths, or at least those who sometimes feel the chill of doubt intrude into their lives.

Smoking doesn't help and actually slows circulation, making you feel the chill.

And we aren't likely to let our beloved pets feel the chill in the winter weather.

You can feel a chill wind sometimes and that's all down to individuals and their personal tastes.

Rents are reported to be falling in some markets, as landlords feel the chill wind of more potential renters in unemployment.

Because when they were, in the sharp snowstorm and icy chill near the end, the effect was spine-tingling.

The lasting danger to the economy will prove to be from the icy chill of recession, rather than the flames of inflation.

Catharsis turns to icy chill.

More claims are expected after last week's gales and heavy rain were followed by an icy chill.

I can still feel the icy chill of panic that hit me.

The early morning chill, followed by pleasant sunshine, has provided ideal walking conditions, with the northwesterly airstream bringing good, clean air with excellent visibility on higher routes.

About 80 young men jostled for food in the morning chill.

He's wearing a dark grey windbreaker zipped against the morning chill.

Despite this, his latest cautionary words will still send a chill through investors.

That ought to send a chill through the heart of anyone who values our countryside.

The news will send a chill through winners with broken relationships.

Bankers said that the decision by the central banks to co-ordinate their actions was likely to send a chill through the markets.

Enough to send a chill down anyone's spine.

A hooley and a hypocrisy, warmth and sudden chill.

A sudden chill seemed to grip the room.

Any chilling of more than 20 minutes can be fatal, as can sudden chilling.

Her symptoms included irregular appetite, flushed cheeks, unstable pulse, night sweats, high fever, sudden chills, shortness of breath, chest pains, coughing and spitting up blood.

They are best planted on a hillside facing south to give the winter chill needed.

Yup, trying to ward off the winter chill and its attendant germs can cause your poor paws pain.

With an early winter chill in the air, the crystal waters were warmer than it was on deck.

So embrace the winter chill while it's still with us, and raise a toast to the great outdoors.

Local fans provided a great atmosphere in stadiums despite a biting winter chill.