Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)
A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion.
Noun
brightness and animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"
Noun
a momentary flash of light
Noun
a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
Noun
Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)
Noun
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
Noun
a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger; "a spark of interest"; "a spark of decency"
Verb
put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
Verb
emit or produce sparks; "A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark"
n.
A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is
emitted by a body in combustion.
n.
A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
n.
That which, like a spark, may be kindled into a flame, or
into action; a feeble germ; an elementary principle.
n.
A brisk, showy, gay man.
n.
A lover; a gallant; a beau.
v. i.
To sparkle.
v. i.
To play the spark, beau, or lover.
Spark
Man is born unto trouble, as hte sparks fly upward.2.
We have here and there a little clear light, some sparks of bright knowledge.
Bright gem instinct with music, vocal spark.
Spark
The finest sparks and cleanest beaux.2.
Spark
Spark
A sure sign that his master was courting, or, as it is termed, sparking, within.
A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion.
A brisk, showy, gay man.
To sparkle.
To play the spark, beau, or lover.
Usage Examples
The artist must create a spark before he can make a fire and before art is born, the artist must be ready to be consumed by the fire of his own creation.
I had been offered a Hollywood contract before my 18th birthday. It gave me the spark I needed.
The work of the individual still remains the spark that moves mankind ahead even more than teamwork.
Computers are magnificent tools for the realization of our dreams, but no machine can replace the human spark of spirit, compassion, love, and understanding.
To cement a new friendship, especially between foreigners or persons of a different social world, a spark with which both were secretly charged must fly from person to person, and cut across the accidents of place and time.
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Other Usage ExamplesI've come to recognize what I call my 'inside interests.' Telling stories. And helping people tell their stories is a sort of interpersonal gardening. My work at NBC News was to report the news, but in hindsight, I often tried to look for some insight to share that might spark a moment of recognition in a viewer.
Any institution faces two basic choices if they hope to spark new ideas. One is to leverage the brains trust within their organization by creating a special event dedicated to new thinking. The other is to look outside themselves to stimulate solutions.
I saw as a teacher how, if you take that spark of learning that those children have, and you ignite it, you can take a child from any background to a lifetime of creativity and accomplishment.
Nature teaches more than she preaches. There are no sermons in stones. It is easier to get a spark out of a stone than a moral.
I love romantic comedies. I like to watch them and I like to be in them. It's something that's increasingly difficult to find that spark of originality that makes if different than the ones that come before.
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