He stretched, let out a long groan, then shook himself like a wet dog.

Then was heard that second cry, not so loud as the first and followed by a long groan.

He closed his eyes and issued a long and low groan.

The dog came from under the bed and stretched with a long groan.

Less than a second later, Helen let out a long groan and arched her back.

She shivered against the cold, hearing the long slow groan of the distant tide.

She recalled the long groan that had echoed in her head.

There was a long groan of wood then a crash.

The roof overhead gave a long groan, and everyone looked up apprehensively.

For a heartbeat, nothing happened, then the door began, slowly, and with a long mechanical groan, to lift.