Example Sentences

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When Karl had finished his work in the office, he was now coming to the house and seating himself beside Elena, who was tinkling away with a persistence worthy of a better fate.

From The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Jordan, Charlotte Brewster

The piano was tinkling energetically, the company dancing a polka, and with a will.

From Corporal Sam and Other Stories by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

Everything was tinkling or playing or singing or banging or crackling.

From Fairy Prince and Other Stories by Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell

A dealer in fancy articles was offering his laces, a seller of cooling drinks, his portable cistern on his back, was tinkling his bell; little girls were showing off their airs and graces.

From The Gods are Athirst by Jackson, Emilie

Papa had gone to attend a vestry meeting; the little bell of the church was tinkling out, giving notice of the meeting to the parish.

From The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 1 (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry