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Meanings of whispering in English
A simultaneous interpreting, whereby the interpreter sits close to the listener and whispers the translation without technical aids.
Usage of whispering in English
1
No one said anything for a long while; then Irisis heard whispering.
2
However, the whispering Grim Reapers are, I think and hope, unduly pessimistic.
3
He heard a whispering in the entry; some one was softly snoring.
4
However, another said they found the whispering a little bit more disruptive.
5
Weyburn fancied the hearing of a step; he heard the whispering dress.
6
I made a motion; he gripped me tightly, whispering in my ear:
7
Lyra thought she could even hear them: a vast distant whispering swish.
8
Ansel covers the receiver briefly, whispering, He's called at least ten times.
9
But the whispering sea ran seven miles an hour past the Bishop.
10
The very shadows whispering among themselves in corners spoke of the forest.
11
The whispering and kisses the other side of the fence disturbed him.
12
To Swanson the sighing and whispering wires sang in praise and thanksgiving.
13
He paid not the least attention to the nudging and the whispering.
14
The girls vanished accordingly, whispering and laughing; and Philammon found himself alone.
15
When the meal was over, the children sate together in whispering tattle.
16
He heard a whispering in the dark and empty house behind him.
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Whispering through the time
Whispering across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common
Australia
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