Example Sentences

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He knew Star could not understand his words, but she had grunted and snuffled to him as if comforted just by the tone of his voice.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

When Birnier had dragged him within and cut his bonds, he had grunted curt, official thanks for the rescue.

From Witch-Doctors by Beadle, Charles

One morning Sammy's father had just called him the second time, and Sammy had grunted "Ye-aw-w-w!" and turned over for another nap, when the door opened softly.

From The Goody-Naughty Book by Wright, Blanche Fisher

"Mebbe we had," grunted the old man at the door.

From Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express by Pinkerton, A. Frank [pseud.]

As Rick dropped him off in front of the old windmill, Cap'n Mike had grunted, "When you can trust me a little more, you might tell me what this was all about."

From The Electronic Mind Reader by Blaine, John