The faint sound of the triangle gong announced the evening meal.

The sound, so familiar and taken for granted, no longer announces twilight or the coming of dawn.

They sat in silence for a long time; then the sound of boots on the pavement announced someone coming.

She was about to say so when the sound of approaching steps announced the advent of her host.

A thudding sound announced the issue from wall vents of a cold buffet supper.

The loud sound of engines announces the heavy evening traffic.

They waited until the sound of the front door of the house closing announced that the servant had departed.

The sound comes from the realm of the Cenobites, and announces their impending arrival.

The sound of the screen door banging announced Stacy.

The various sounds which found their way downstairs announced the commencement of the first quadrille.