"This is where the excitement begins," he said on entering.

Once I heard the words, a slow excitement began to burn within me.

The excitement was beginning as the airplane's crew started moving about.

As Christmas approached, the excitement of preparation began to get through to her.

The excitement of the visit began to pass off.

He also felt the excitement of the career was beginning to wane.

The excitement as he began the fourth distribution was overwhelming.

And sometimes the excitement begins even before she boards the train.

But no sooner were they seated than the excitement began.

The excitement of the trip had begun to catch up with her, and she felt tired.