Vocabulary

regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to

slimy; slippery; greasy; clammy

material (for a story, article, etc.); information; news item

on the occasion of

because; as; since; so; therefore

although; despite; even though; and yet

only; nothing but

slowly; sluggishly

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

yes; that is correct

clearly; plainly; distinctly

to become overgrown; to grow thick

to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to be discovered

suddenly; in a flash; quickly; rapidly; swiftly; nimbly

in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones

quiet (place); still; silent; deserted

perhaps; maybe; possibly

fluttering; flapping; waving

soaked; drenched; sopping; soppy; wet

wet through; drenched

closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely

(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; (rip) up; (rip) open

with a glitter; with a sparkle

tightly; closely

hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping

lively; energetic; full of life

unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; staggering; tottering; reeling; dizzily

softly; gently; lightly

too large (clothing); baggy; loose-fitting

curt; blunt; brusque

to bump into; to run into; to collide with; to hit; to strike

grunt; grumble; complaint; mutter

dangling; swaying; swinging

to hang down (from); to dangle; to swing; to be suspended

to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry

trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering

completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered

sticky

with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief

look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!