The ancient engine was idling roughly, and the whole vehicle shook.

A slow rumble of power filled the chamber, as though ancient engines were awakening to life again.

The image trembled slightly as the shuttle's ancient engines braked, failed, then tried to brake again.

She heard the low hum of the ancient engines fade away.

With a wheeze of its ancient engine, the tug steamed from the pier.

Truly the power of these ancient engines was great.

Somewhere deep within his brain, the ancient engines had placed the knowledge that far stranger things had been known to happen.

The tuning of these ancient engines was so constant, the dogs usually slept through it.

For a few moments, the ancient engine of the tower lived again.

The truck's ancient engine was roaring in protest.