A Crack in the Sea by H.M. Bouwman Part 2 Chapters 4-6

to become weaker : to decrease in strength

They waited, half asleep, for the storm to abate.

lack of feeling or of interest : INDIFFERENCE

Not acceptance, not confusion, not apathy or any number of other possibilities: pure joy.

to communicate with someone or something in a very personal or spiritual way

She asked Swimmer, whose gifts were greater in this area, to try to commune with it.

to pound repeatedly : BATTER

With the water buffeting them, gaining force even as they paused, she turned to Swimmer and Uncle Caesar.

to make out the meaning of something not clear

Its rolling eye contained a message she could not decipher.

the pieces that are left when something breaks, falls apart, is destroyed, etc.

From a sunken ship and other storm detritus, wood for building whatever they might want.

to make or become less or smaller

The Kraken had stewed for many decades, finally his resentment over being left behind had dwindled.

highly regarded

"He is an esteemed visitor."

the rules governing the proper way to behave or to do something

Pip didn't move his mouth this time, as he was pretty sure the toast was praising him, and he didn't think it would be good etiquette to join in.

having or showing good luck : fortunate

It seemed fortuitous, hopeful.

slightly hungry

"People grew weary but not exhausted, thirsty but not parched, peckish but not starving."

curve, twist

He quirked one eyebrow in a question.

to become smaller or weaker

Until the dreams receded and she could sleep and live again in peace.

to lie down or sit back usually in a relaxed way

"I need to recline."

to move or turn in a circle

He fluttered his hand and the bracelet rotated and sparkled.

to open out from a rolled or folded state

In sleep, their hands slowly loosened and unfurled.