one word [leap]
(ref: here)
It was, at first, a small step; the depression of footprint in sand was barely noticeable.
The second and third were deeper; sand moved away from the boot; treads were visible.
The fourth through tenth were deeper still and further apart; sand moved all about and between the prints.
The eleventh and last was the deepest; sounds that had previously accommodated each step fell to a hush.
Seconds that felt like hours dragged on as a temporary bird flew in parabolic flight.
And LANDED!
It was, at first, a small step; the depression of footprint in sand was barely noticeable.
The second and third were deeper; sand moved away from the boot; treads were visible.
The fourth through tenth were deeper still and further apart; sand moved all about and between the prints.
The eleventh and last was the deepest; sounds that had previously accommodated each step fell to a hush.
Seconds that felt like hours dragged on as a temporary bird flew in parabolic flight.
And LANDED!
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