gripping

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"After the cow chews and swallows grass, it travels through its stomachs and then into its intestines, where nutrients are absorbed. "

"The children were drawing with chalk on the pavement outside their house. "

"The children were scolded for pinching each other."

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

"The doctor prescribed a spasmodic to help control the painful muscle spasms in Sarah's neck. "

"The chicken was undercooked, so I put it back in the oven to cook longer. "

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

"The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."

"The witch gave him a terrible curse."

"emotional crisis"