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Spark
A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.
A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
(RQ:Shakespeare Henry 6-3)
(RQ:Locke Huma), Book IV, Chapter XVII
- But though we have, here and there, a little of this clear light, some sparks of bright knowledge
2013, Phil McNulty, "http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23830980", ''BBC Sport'', 1 September 2013:
- Everton's Marouane Fellaini looks one certain arrival but Moyes, who also saw United held to a draw by Chelsea at Old Trafford on Monday, needs even more of a spark in a midfield that looked laboured by this team's standards.
Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus (taxlink).
(''in plural'' sparks ''but treated as a singular'') A ship's radio operator.
An electrician.
(quote-journal)
To light; to kindle.
2009, Alex Jenson, ''The Serotonin Grand Prix'' (page 12)
- Byron sparked the cigarette. He sucked it dramatically and thrust it into Marko's hand.
To off a spark or sparks.
(RQ:Prior Alm)
- The finest sparks and cleanest beaux.
(RQ:Fielding Tom Jone)
- Jones had no sooner quitted the room, than the petty-fogger, in a whispering tone, asked Mrs Whitefield, “If she knew who that fine spark was?”
(imperative of)
a kick (''with a foot'')
kicksled; ''short for'' sparkstötting