Vocabulary

softly; gently; quietly; lightly

diligently; seriously; earnestly; reliably; steadily; legitimately

all; altogether; entirely; completely

often; frequently; now and then; occasionally

in a way that is uncharacteristic of ...; in a way that is unbecoming to ...; in a way that is unbefitting of ...; despite one's position as ...; despite being ...

a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly

as always; as usual

at least; at most; (even) just

without (doing); instead of

restlessly; hurriedly; agitatedly; fidgeting

falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering

at a glance; by accident

just (now)

(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly

boisterously; roughly; briskly

decisively; decidedly; boldly; once and for all; unreservedly; frankly

continuously; the whole time; all the way; throughout

gently; airily; fluffily

straight; quickly; directly; all of a sudden

at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully

slowly; sluggishly

damp; humid; wet; clammy; muggy; soggy

slimy; slippery; greasy; clammy

grinning; smirking

splashing (water); splashing about; with a splash

how; how much; to what extent

drumming (noise); beating; pounding; banging; booming; stamping

anyone

bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); roaring; whooping

all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly

refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (a weight) off one's shoulder

possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; seemingly

surely; certainly; without doubt

more than expected

smoothly; easily; readily

with a tap; with a knock; with a knocking sound; with a rap-tap

in any case; regardless; either way; after all; no matter what; anyway

in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely

peacefully (sleeping); quietly; soundly

one after another; in rapid succession; in large numbers