| spare |
adjective |
To use frugally or stintingly, as that which is scarce or valuable; to retain or keep unused; to save., To keep to one’s self; to forbear to impart or give., To preserve from danger or punishment; to forbear to punish, injure, or harm; to show mercy to., To save or gain, as by frugality; to reserve, as from some occupation, use, or duty., To deprive one’s self of, as by being frugal; to do without; to dispense with; to give up; to part with., To be frugal; not to be profuse; to live frugally; to be parsimonious., To refrain from inflicting harm; to use mercy or forbearance., To desist; to stop; to refrain., Scanty; not abundant or plentiful; as, a spare diet., Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; chary., Being over and above what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous; as, I have no spare time., Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency; as, a spare anchor; a spare bed or room., Lean; wanting flesh; meager; thin; gaunt., Slow., The act of sparing; moderation; restraint., Parsimony; frugal use., An opening in a petticoat or gown; a placket., That which has not been used or expended., The right of bowling again at a full set of pins, after having knocked all the pins down in less than three bowls. If all the pins are knocked down in one bowl it is a double spare; in two bowls, a single spare. |
| spark |
noun |
A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion., A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle., That which, like a spark, may be kindled into a flame, or into action; a feeble germ; an elementary principle., A brisk, showy, gay man., A lover; a gallant; a beau., To sparkle., To play the spark, beau, or lover. |