normally, usually

just, only, merely, flat / breaking so that it snaps

feeling surprised, shocked, startled

究竟: after all, in the end

drizzling, drizzly / gently raining

堅固: completely; absolutely

inching closer, little by little, cautiously / scorching / the sound of a metal alarm bell

(onomatopoeia) crunching of food, etc. / (onomatopoeia) scratching of one's head, etc.

縦し: so-so; even if

pleased with oneself