Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SPARK'LE, v.i. [D. spartelen.]

1. To emit sparks; to send off small ignited particles; as burning fuel, &c.
2. To glitter; to glisten; as, a brilliant sparkles; sparkling colors. – Locke.
3. To twinkle; to glitter; as, sparkling stars.
4. To glisten; to exhibit an appearance of animation; as, the eyes sparkle with joy. – Milton.
5. To emit little bubbles, as spirituous liquors; as, sparkling wine.