Words & Expressions
1.surrreptitiously
And, surreptitiously, they watched each other.
explanation: done secretly or quickly because you do not want other people to notice
e.g. Rory tried to sneak a surreptitious glance at Adam's wristwatch.
2.a pall of something
Inside the room, the pall of fear had fallen anew.
explanation: literally an unpleasant quality that seemes to be in a place or situation
e.g. The area is enveloped in a pall of neglect.
3.abate
The wind had somewhat abated but was still blowing.
explanation: formal to become less strong or decrease
e.g. We waited the storm to abate.
4.wince
She caught the judge's arm and the grip of her athletic fingers made the old gentleman wince.
explanation: to suddenly change the expression on your face as a reaction to something painful or upsetting
e.g. Sandra winced as the dentist started to drill.
Good sentences
There was a cheerful rattle and clink of china. Normality returned.
Then his lips drew back from his teeth in that curious wolf-like smile characteristic of the man.
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