inched along (verb) lag: move slowly; delay
Sinonime: alert, all ears,
awake,
aware,
conscientious, enrapt, enthralled,
fascinated, glued, hanging on every word, heedful, hooked,
immersed,
intent,
interested,
listening,
mindful,
observant, on one's toes, on the ball, on the job, on the lookout, on the qui vive,
preoccupied, regardful,
studious,
vigilant,
watchfulAntonime: disregarding,
heedless,
ignorant,
inattentive,
inconsiderate, neglectful, neglecting