She was close to realizing a lifetime goal.
Belatedly realizing he was fully aroused, she gently pushed away from him.
The sound of a car door, and then an engine starting jarred him into realizing Elisabeth must have stayed in the woods all this time.
After a severe struggle this proposal was accepted; but the academic discussion on the constitution continued for weary months, and on the 20th of May, realizing the hopelessness of coming to terms with the ultra-democrats, Gagern and his friends resigned.
She paused, realizing he was looking for a deeper meaning.
