Like murmuring waves. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Verb (used with object) : He murmured a threat as he left the room. From Dictionary.com.
As we listened, I recall murmuring something to the effect of, "It's the phrasing, isn't it?" only to have Tormé correct me. From Wordnik.com. [latimes.com - News] Reference
Of course, given Labour's falling poll ratings, this kind of murmuring ishardly surprising. From Wordnik.com. [The bounce gives way to despair] Reference
Capet, halt murmuring on the towers of St. Germain. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
I realize my head is full of a continuous murmuring. From Wordnik.com. [The Bee Factory] Reference
The fat slob is coming to, turning beneath us, murmuring. From Wordnik.com. [The Way is Dark, the Road Long] Reference
I heard the nuns outside my room, murmuring their prayers. From Wordnik.com. [A Body Divided, 3] Reference
He rubbed A. 's back, murmuring that his skin was "like butter.". From Wordnik.com. [Secrets of a Serial Killer] Reference
And there was much murmuring among the multitude concerning him. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 50: John The Challoner Revision] Reference
I stroke her hair a few times, murmuring, I think motherly almost. From Wordnik.com. [Curtains] Reference
In the mean time there arose a murmuring of the people against the. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 04: Numbers The Challoner Revision] Reference
David heard them talking among themselves, whispering and murmuring. From Wordnik.com. [Stories to Tell to Children] Reference
The arms which held her were unloosed, and Pierre moved away, murmuring. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Darrell began murmuring to himself again, as though I weren't even there. From Wordnik.com. [Wild Dreams of Reality, 7] Reference
The nuns who had remained out in the hallway took up a murmuring on their own. From Wordnik.com. [A Body Divided, 3] Reference
The music inside comprised a thin veil over the murmuring outside the funeral home. From Wordnik.com. [In Her Wake] Reference
Lord, but uttered their impatience and the reproach of their murmuring against the Lord. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 18: Judith The Challoner Revision] Reference
For the ear of jealousy heareth all things, and the tumult of murmuring shall not be hid. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 25: Wisdom The Challoner Revision] Reference
I could hear her purring, murmuring sweet nothings to him, could see her stroking his chest. From Wordnik.com. [Forbidden Sights] Reference
The ladies took their cue and stood, murmuring goodbyes and clasping hands with farewell wishes. From Wordnik.com. [For the Woman Who Has a Hundred] Reference
Music also everywhere -- the song of birds, the murmuring of waters, and the balmy scents in the air. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
The sermon went on for about 25 minutes (with lots of men murmuring "Amen"), followed by the altar call. From Wordnik.com. [Growing Up as One of ‘Jerry’s Kids’] Reference
The tours were bright eyed and bushy tailed, stacked with DSLR's, clicking away, pointing and murmuring. From Wordnik.com. [Annemarie Dooling: An Education in Vatican City] Reference
It's not that I want to know, but I need to hear some sound to overwhelm the murmuring coming from his plate. From Wordnik.com. [Empathy] Reference
(Soundbite of music) SIMON: And I can tell in the control room they're murmuring: What would he know about cool?. From Wordnik.com. [John Butler Trio Returns With 'April Uprising'] Reference
And the soldier is led away captive: and her bondwomen were led away mourning as doves, murmuring in their hearts. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 39: Nahum The Challoner Revision] Reference
He would smile at me, murmuring softly, so softly that I would hold my breath to seize all the shades of his music. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Italians have been murmuring about mystical spells; experts suggest a virus is probably infesting the court documents. From Wordnik.com. [Spells: A New Gucci Curse] Reference
Namuo handed his binoculars to the woman, and both the Japanese looked at the bear, murmuring expressions of admiration. From Wordnik.com. [Polar Bear] Reference
Folks are milling around, drinks in hand, murmuring, sizing up the art, sizing up each others 'motivations for being here. From Wordnik.com. [American West Paintings Bringing in Top Dollar] Reference
She only wanted to lie still, basking in the tranquil peace of the afternoon, and listen to the murmuring voice of the sea. From Wordnik.com. [The Hermit of Far End] Reference
"Thank you!" walked rapidly away, leaving Vogotzine in blank amazement, murmuring, as he made an effort to sit up straight. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Bending her head and blushing with confusion under Maurice's ardent gaze, the pretty Maria ends by murmuring the fatal "Yes.". From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
A poor old blind man, cowering upon the steps of the sanctuary, was murmuring a monotonous prayer, like the plaint of a night bird. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
They tempt us to oppose God's will by despising His Gospel, disobeying His Commandments, and murmuring against His dealings with us. From Wordnik.com. [An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism] Reference
She hears things, the creaking of unseen wood, and creatures that slither dryly through trees murmuring that everything ends in cinders. From Wordnik.com. [The Impulse of Breathing] Reference
Moses also said to Aaron: Say to the whole congregation of the children of Israel: Come before the Lord; for he hath heard your murmuring. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 02: Exodus The Challoner Revision] Reference
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