“The Investigators” Report on 1923 Auto Theft Ring
Macy Anderson, Brady Kraft, Alex Pickering, and Zovia Waters researched an auto theft gang that operated in Kinsley in 1923 as part of the “Oceans of Possibilities” summer reading program.
Susurrus
noun (literary)
Definition:
A soft, whispering, or rustling sound — like the gentle murmur of leaves, wind, or a quiet conversation.
Example:
"The susurrus of the breeze through the trees lulled her to sleep."
Pronunciation:
/suˈsʌr.əs/ or /suˈsɜː.rəs/
Origin:
Latin: susurrus – "a whisper, murmuring, or rustling"
From the verb susurrare – "to whisper"
Entered English in the 19th century, often used in poetic or atmospheric writing.
Related word:
Susurration (noun) – the act or sound of whispering or rustling