Rumours

Examples

• Nathaniel Pipkin had ocular demonstration of the fact, that the rumours of old Lobbs's treasures were not exaggerated. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• For two weeks no word has come back from them, but rumours were rife that they had met with a terrible disaster and that all were dead. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
• Throughout 1916 she remained largely on the defensive, and there were rumours of a separate peace with Germany. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• There were even rumours that he had left New York with Fanny Ring; but Mrs. Beaufort's attitude made the report seem improbable. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
• Martin had heard certain rumours; it struck him that it might be amusing to make an experiment. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• Every one had heard the rumours in question, and he scorned to confirm a tale that was already common property. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
• We heard different rumours about him from time to time. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• I had heard vague rumours, little more than legends they were, during my former life on Mars; but never had I seen them, nor talked with one who had. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
• The Court sits tremulous, powerless: varies with the varying temper of the Esplanade, with the varying colour of the rumours from Paris. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• Mrs. Helstone was hardly under the sod when rumours began to be rife in the neighbourhood that she had died of a broken heart. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• Have you heard the rumours about Beaufort's speculations, Sillerton? Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
• There were all sorts of rumours afloat about Beaufort. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
• They talked so much, so long, so often, that, out of the very multitude of their words and rumours, grew at last some intelligence. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• If you hear any rumours of my marriage when you get back to London contradict them at once, on my authority. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• There are rumours, began Mr. Jackson, glancing at Janey. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
• Was it merely the expression of her displeasure at Miss Bart's neglect, or had disquieting rumours reached her? Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
• Thick-coming rumours; now of peace, now of war. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• Beaufort's fortune was substantial enough to stand the strain; and yet the disquieting rumours persisted, not only in Fifth Avenue but in Wall Street. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.

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