had twinkled
- past perfect of twinkle.
Example Sentences
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The light had twinkled away as the dancers floated through their motions.
From The New Yorker ● Jul. 14, 2019
Light from crystal chandeliers had twinkled back from gold braid and jewels.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
Those little black eyes had twinkled, those shining silken feathers had gleamed, that round throat had waved with melody in vain.
From Gala-days by Hamilton, Gail
It was a most fascinating experience, to wander along holding these silky slippers which had twinkled through the evening of this night.
From Sinister Street, vol. 2 by MacKenzie, Compton
She had shaken hands with him boyishly; her eyes had twinkled into his—and he was at his ease.
From Youth Challenges by Kelland, Clarence Budington
