Action

Gulping down a drink in big, audible swallows — water, beer, or milk after working up a thirst

Staring intently and openly, often rudely — looking someone up and down or scrutinizing closely

Steady, patient effort done little by little, day after day

Chewing slowly and thoroughly with a closed mouth — the small, repeated movement of jaws working on food

Eating heartily with repeated, quick bites — or a mouth opening and closing like a fish

The action of repeatedly licking — an ice cream, a lollipop, a stamp, or a pet grooming itself

Hopping lightly and repeatedly, with both feet or legs leaving the ground — the cute, springy jump of a rabbit, frog, or excited child