hiss
verb (used without object)
to make or emit a sharp sound like that of the letter s prolonged, as a snake does, or as steam does when forced under pressure through a small opening.
had hissed
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past perfectof hiss.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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On that evening Bostonians had hissed; some had laughed out loud; some had accused Dr. Koussevitzky of insulting them.*
From Time Magazine Archive
A jet of steam had hissed out of the camera.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
The last act had not been completed—the audience had hissed the players from the stage!
From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians by Elbert Hubbard
Expressing his indignation, he asked that the "ruffians" be taken into custody, and one of those who had hissed was arrested, but, on penitently expressing his regret, he was discharged.
From Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis by Benjamin Perley Poore
He was up and had hissed a terrified, "Look out, boss, someone come!" when a rending blow fell on the door.
From Treasure and Trouble Therewith A Tale of California by Geraldine Bonner
