rocketed β any of various simple or complex tubelike devices containing combustibles that on being ignited liberate gases whose action propels the tube through the air: used for pyrotechnic effect, signaling, carrying a lifeline, hurling explosives at an enemy, putting a space vehicle into orbit, etc.
rolled β to move along a surface by revolving or turning over and over, as a ball or a wheel.
hummed β to make a low, continuous, droning sound.
murmured β a low, continuous sound, as of a brook, the wind, or trees, or of low, indistinct voices.
sighed β to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief.
stirred β to move one's hand or an implement continuously or repeatedly through (a liquid or other substance) in order to cool, mix, agitate, dissolve, etc., any or all of the component parts: to stir one's coffee with a spoon.
tapped β to draw liquid from (a vessel or container).
whirred β to go, fly, revolve, or otherwise move quickly with a humming or buzzing sound: An electric fan whirred softly in the corner.