The heat was sweltering, and the men grumbled fiercely over their work.
" grumbled one.
He never grumbled or resented the toil and tedium.
" the father grumbled.
Whatever she did, he was not satisfied, but grumbled and scolded, and knocked her about and beat her.
" The old dog grumbled.
" The Chimney Sweeper grumbled to himself.
"Well, well, one is never to give an opinion, I suppose," grumbled the portrait.
" The candle grumbled to himself regretting for his miserable situation.