relunctantly

not willing, hesitant, slow

reserve

to hold back or save for later use

nudged

to push gently or touch with the elbow to attract attention

casual

happening by chance; not planned

comprehended

to understand or grasp the meaning of

diary

a daily record of a person's experiences and thoughts

preliminary

coming before, so as to prepare for something else

promptly

done immediately, swift to answer

obvious

easily seen or understood; clear

officially

having to do with an office or position of responsibility or authority

semidarkness

a light level in which it is possible to see, but not clearly