toothful

Example Sentences

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I’ll follow you up in a jiffey, sir, as soon as I have swallowed a toothful of this warm stuff to keep out the cold.

From The Ghost Ship A Mystery of the Sea by Austin, Henry

"Take a toothful yourself," said Mrs. Baggs, lightly tossing off the dram in a moment.

From A Rogue's Life by Collins, Wilkie

"The real thing," said Gaites, with his most toothful smile, and he laughed for pleasure in his friend's astonishment.

From A Pair of Patient Lovers by Howells, William Dean

"Yes, dearie," said the nurse, and smiled a large, and toothful smile as she turned and stepped out into the hall.

From The Ridin' Kid from Powder River by Brinkerhoff, R. M.

Now out of interstellar space, Beyond the sunlight and the storm, Appears that lightning-laden form, That toothful smile, that cryptic face.

From The Broadway Anthology by Bernays, Edward L.