deafened

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

"The loud music at the concert deafened him for several hours. "

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

"At the school race, Maria won first place, and John got the seconds. "

"He knew that it was trash day, when the garbage collectors made all the noise."

"Commercial firework displays are commonly launched from boats or other vessels"

"The spilled coffee permanently stained the white carpet. "

"The room has a wooden floor."

"My parents didn't want me to go to the party, and neither did my friends. "

"The band soundproofed their practice room so the neighbors wouldn't hear the loud music. "

"The firework display ended with a spectacular explosion of color and sound. "