Owl hooted softly in the distance.

Meaning: An owl made a soft sound from a far away place.

Choice of Words: Owl is a nocturnal bird of prey, typically with large eyes and a hooked beak. Hooted is the sound made by an owl. Softly means in a quiet or gentle manner. In is used to indicate a location or position. The is used to refer to a specific thing or group of things. Distance is the amount of space between two things.