slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
sour look; surly face; pout
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
to increase; to add to; to augment
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
breathily (while talking)
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first