It would have much preferred to give a polite cough.

He gave a little cough and looked at me.

But he had once given a little cough exactly like Block so often gave.

The thought made me long all at once for a cigarette, and I gave a dry little cough.

She recalled Harper's presence only when he gave a low cough.

Martin gave a painful cough and held out his hand to her.

He worked steadily, however, until someone gave a delicate cough.

The girl gave a small cough, covering her mouth as if she'd been taught to.

A big, gruff-looking man near me gave a low cough.

When you hear me give a cough, you cut out of here and go to my room fast.