He shook Strelnik's shoulders several times and got only a slight groan for his effort.

He was about to turn back into the house when a slight groan reached his ears.

With a slight groan he rose and padded across the Japanese-style room.

"Wrong move..." With a slight groan he lay back down.

She couldn't manage anything more than a slight groan.

He sat up, winced at the stiffness in his back, and lay back with a slight groan.

There was a slight groan in his voice.

I should be very sorry to think it was the heart,' said the old lady, with a slight groan.

The slight groan she emitted spoke equally of pleasure and anticipation.