The pitiful groans from all sides and the torturing pain in his thigh, stomach, and back distracted him.
There's no mysterious footsteps in the night, no groans or ectoplasmic blood forming on the floors.
The air tore into his lungs and issued again in deep groans which even by clenching his teeth he could not stop.
The animal groaned with pain, and Helen, perceiving his groans, was filled with pity.
Amid the general rumble, the groans and voices of the wounded were more distinctly heard than any other sound in the darkness of the night.