As she passed, the front of the stone settled downward with a small decisive thud.

A few small thuds recorded the hapless creature's contact with the sides of the shaft as it dropped.

Meyer set the tray down on the desk with a small thud.

There was a small thud on the floor, as if a thick glass had fallen.

His spoon landed on the floor with a small thud.

It rolled under the chair and came to a stop against the wall with a small, clear thud.

With a small thud he dropped gently onto it; both his ankle and the table teetered for a moment, then held.

A small quick thud and then nothing.

Although all three walked with the silence of forest hunters their passing sent small thuds and old sighings through the deserted building.

It was as they reached the hall that there came from the study the sound of a soft impact, a small and curious thud.