A Crack in the Sea by H.M. Bouwman Part 6 Chapters 4-8

to change your behavior so that it is easier to live in a particular place or situation

"We'll figure something out again, and adapt again."

causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : SURPRISING

And -not astonishingly- they did not want to go to the first world.

to make a detour around

"You've bypassed the camp."

polite behavior

She held her frondlike arms with the same civility.

happening all the time or very often over a period of time

Neither could Caesar, who thought-muttered constantly: Can't make it out.

to talk to another person or to other people

Pip and the creature conversed for some time while the others waited.

to make or grow longer

They all looked out toward the odd elongated patch of light.

spoken or done forcefully

He will, said Kinchen emphatically.

arranged in a very orderly and regular way

The Raftworlders had taken a formal vote, finalizing their wishes.

to cause to bend or lean

He inclined his head.

very strong and sensitive : highly developed

He felt his gift keenly here.

to be successful in getting around, through, or over

He paused as they negotiated some children's toys spread over the path.

something that saves from danger or difficulty

And finally he told of their salvation through the open doorway.

being serious and dignified in appearance or behavior

"Yes." she seemed serious, almost solemn.

a test of someone's ability to do or endure something

He told of the trials at sea and how he lost his temper and how Uncle Truc forgave him.

a point or place of beginning or entering

Thanh could see that Sang was on the verge of tears.