| A | B |
|---|
| doused | To plunge into the water. To splash or throw water. To extinguish or put out. |
| drone | A dull, continued low monotonous sound, hum, or buzz. |
| tensely | A state of mental or nervous strain. High strung. Strain on your nerves. |
| hinges | A jointed device that allows the turning of a part, such as a door, or lid. |
| faintly | Lacking brightness, clearness, loudness or strength. |
| harassment | To disturb, torment, or annoy with troubles. To continually pester. |
| scornfully | Without respect. In a disdainful manner. To reject or refuse. |
| pant | To breathe hard and quickly after exertion. |
| thrashing | To move wildly or violently. To strike or flail. |
| gasping | To catch one’s breath. A sudden, short intake of breath. Struggle for breath. |
| dishearten | To depress the hope, courage, or spirit. To discourage. |
| scanning | To glance or read over hastily. Examine. Peer or observe a large area repeatedly. Survey. |
| massive | Large and heavy looking. Large in scale, amount or degree. Solid or substantial. |
| treading | To keep your body straight in the water with your head above the surface by pumping your arms and legs up and down. |
