n.
1.a momentary flash of light
2.brightness and animation of countenance
3.electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
4.a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
5.Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)
6.a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction spark v.
1.put in motion or move to act
2.emit or produce sparks
Idiom of the Day
fit the mold
to do what you expect, to do what is considered usual (usually used in the negative - does not fit the mold)
Our teacher does not fit the mold of someone who volunteers to help homeless people every weekend.
