Murmurs
[mə:məz]
Examples
- Such were the gentle murmurs of Mrs. Bennet, and they gave way only to the greater distress of Mr. Bingley's continued absence. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- To the silence of the preceding moment, now succeeded murmurs of discontent, and agitations, and whispers and shrugs. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- Mr. Bucket murmurs, Glad to have the honour of your approbation, Sir Leicester Dedlock, Baronet. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Faint, my Lady murmurs with white lips, only that; but it is like the faintness of death. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Old girl, murmurs Mr. Bagnet, give him another bit of my mind. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Mr. Snagsby drinks and murmurs with an admiring cough behind his hand, Dear me, very fine wine indeed! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Polly, being near him, kneeling on a little cushion or the carpet, a conversation would begin in murmurs, not inaudible, though subdued. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Picture frames and ornaments sometimes buzz and give forth faint murmurs when a piano or organ is played. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- Old girl, murmurs Mr. Bagnet after a short silence, will you tell him my opinion? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
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