Whirr

Whirr came the wheels — the carriage stopped at the very door: there was a parley at the gate: then appeared Mrs. Betty, with a face radiant with joy, though her eyes were full of tears; and next, who is that tall young gentleman who enters?

The Virginians

Whirr blades and blinking lights assaulted the gathering dusk.

Blood Test

Whirr and scream -- another dashed itself into the field between the guns and limbers.

From Capetown to Ladysmith An Unfinished Record of the South African War

"Whirr, whirr, whirr!" the noise came nearer and nearer.

Bunny Rabbit's Diary

Whirr! down came the body straight for the boomer, landing half upon his shoulder and half upon Bonnie Bird's mane.

The Boy Land Boomer Dick Arbuckle's Adventures in Oklahoma

Whirr, whizz, burr! away we hum through the keen Spring air, between pleasant banks and dark fir-woods, not very rapidly indeed, for we travel under government regulations, but pleasantly enough if it were not for the sparks and the dust.

A Tramp's Wallet stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France

I saw the artillery fire, and I sat on the edge of a dug-out, and all of a sudden-Whirr!

The Food Situation Overseas

_Whirr, whirr_, the wheel turned and sang, as fine white thread grew from the bunch of linen floss.

Tell Me Another Story The Book of Story Programs

Whirr, whirr, went the machine, ticking fast and lightly over the belts of the rough jean pants.

Violets and Other Tales

Whirr, whirr, yes, and Miss Sophie was actually humming a tune!

Violets and Other Tales