1.   From below he heard shouting and running feet, and from further off came the muffled sound of more gunfire.

2.   From the other side of the wall, she could hear the low muffled sounds of the television in the next room.

3.   He could hear the muffled sound of the train as it plodded round the curves.

4.   Now and then the long-muzzled heads would lift, pointed ears erect, at the muffled sound of distant gunshots.

5.   Now there were muffled sounds of movement.

6.   Quinn stayed awake, straining to identify the muffled sounds from upstairs.

7.   Water Gypsy had definitely moved at her moorings, and now there were muffled sounds of movement.

8.   There was the muffled sound of organ practice coming from the chapel.