Vocabulary

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

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

at a glance; by accident

just (now)

(walking a long distance) at a steady pace; intently; earnestly; single-mindedly; trudgingly; ploddingly

surely; certainly; without doubt

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

possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; seemingly

being startled; getting a shock

thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; pitapat; pitter-patter

one after another; in rapid succession; in large numbers

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

anyone

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

how; how much; to what extent

grinning; smirking

slimy; slippery; greasy; clammy

slowly; sluggishly

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

clearly; plainly; distinctly

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

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

dangling; swaying; swinging

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

with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief

slightly; faintly

in a daze; absent-mindedly; vacantly; abstractedly; blankly; idly