Meaning: This sentence describes the sounds an old house makes.
Choice of Words: "Creaked" is the sound of something old and wooden making a high-pitched noise. "Groaned" is the sound of something old and heavy making a low-pitched noise.
Alternative Expressions
The ancient dwelling emitted creaking and groaning noises.
Meaning: This means that the house is very old and makes noises when it moves or when people walk on it. It's like saying, The house is so old that it has been standing for centuries, and it creaks and groans when the wind blows or when someone walks on the floor.
Choice of Words:Ancient means very old, like something that has been around for hundreds or even thousands of years. Dwelling is a fancy word for a house or a place where people live. Emitted means to produce or release something. Creaking and groaning are the sounds that the house makes.
The venerable abode resounded with creaks and moans.
Meaning: This means that the house is old and respected, and it makes noises when it moves or when people walk on it. It's like saying, The house has been standing for centuries, and it is so respected that people speak of it with awe. When the wind blows or when someone walks on the floor, it makes creaking and moaning sounds.
Choice of Words:Venerable means something that is old and respected. Abode is a fancy word for a house or a place where people live. Resounded means to make a loud sound. Creaks and moans are the sounds that the house makes.