To hear cries of distress, denotes that you will be engulfed in serious troubles, but by being alert you will finally emerge from these distressing straits and gain by this temporary gloom. To hear a cry of surprise, you will receive aid from unexpected sources. To hear the cries of wild beasts, denotes an accident of a serious nature. To hear a cry for help from relatives, or friends, denotes that they are sick or in distress.