grunt

• Stealthy sounds came from the next cubicle, and the candle was lighted there What's the matter, Diana S-h-s-h Aren't you well Yes, I'm all right What is it, then As a grunt was the only answer, Loveday got up and drew aside the curtains. —  A harum-scarum schoolgirl
• Get your pistol out and be ready while I strike a light A grunt from the Irishman signified assent, and, a moment after, Helmar struck a match. —  Under the Rebel's Reign
• The particular cough cannot be mistaken, and the grunt is a never-failing symptom. —  Cattle and Cattle-breeders
• Mr Johnson gave a grunt, and, springing from his seat, disappeared up the hatchway CHAPTER SIX I had a good constitution which had not been impaired by any excess, and as Mr Perigal and the other oldsters of the mess kept strictly to the law by which they had awarded to themselves two-thirds of the youngsters' grog, my blood was not inflamed by having imbibed spirituous liquors. —  Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days
• Here Mr Calder ordered them to leave their prisoner Remember, mounseer, if you hallo or make any row, we'll be back and blow your brains out for you," whispered Job Truefitt, as he placed him on the ground A grunt was the only answer. —  Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War

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