The steam from a boiling pot emits smells of paprika and spices that wash over the kitchen's somewhat acrid, greasy-spoon aroma. |
For the rest of the journey Mary allowed the conversation to wash over her and she finally felt normal. |
She felt a sudden burst of shyness wash over her and suddenly felt extremely embarrassed for wearing a towel. |
The big picture issues simply wash over people, lost in the public's distrust of politicians. |
When I heard their footsteps fade and their door close I felt a sudden wave of relief wash over me. |
So I decided to let the intense clamour of conversation wash over me and enjoy it. |