twinkle

• This was too nonchalant, and my surprise was still greater when the servant, in an unnatural and gruff voice, said, “Do you want any of this stuff?” I looked up at the man, and recognized a twinkle in a familiar eye, and as the twinkle was accentuated by a powerful wink I began to understand and held my tongue. —  In the Courts of Memory 1858-1875
• His own large features relaxed into a slow smile; something like the twinkle was to be detected now Nothing's the worse for a bit of putting, is it?" —  Quisanté
• He is a twinkling addition to any Christmas party, and the twinkle is here in the style. —  Nocturne
• His stars dimly twinkle--twinkle; the host and hostess enjoy their light. —  Twenty-One Days in India; and, the Teapot Series
• Believe me the dog she put on would make you think that she had every other star looking like a twinkle, and before she landed where she is now she was leading lady for a moving picture company But the comedian--honest, when he gets a couple under his belt he is just that funny--gee! —  The Sorrows of a Show Girl

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