A Crack in the Sea by H.M. Bouwman Part 2 Chapters 7-10

to feel the effects of an emotion (as fear)

Pip put down the bread, stomach churning with worry.

to tell (something that is secret or private) to someone you trust

"Some people say that she's going to come back someday," he confided.

somewhat dark

Then gliding away until they were merely a dusky blur and then a dot and then, finally altogether gone.

feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry

Other than missing Kinchen and Old Ren -and worrying that they were frantic- he was, in face, having a wonderful time here.

to look at someone or something in an angry way

The king glowered.

marked by withdrawal from society : SOLITARY

Old Ren thought hiding was a bad idea but, being somewhat hermetic himself, hadn't pushed Pip to meet people.

asking questions : wanting to learn more

Jupiter, on one of his periodic bench breaks, glanced up inquiringly.

to walk slowly without a specific goal, purpose, or direction

As Jupiter nodded at and Pip waved at various people they passed on their meandering.

a condition or mental illness that causes people to think that they have great or unlimited power or importance

"I've known you since you were born, Putnam, and you've never been one for megalomania."

having or showing an ability to understand or notice something easily or quickly

"You're a perceptive kid."

a dark shape in front of a light background

He towered over them in an almost silhouette.

to move or cause (someone) to move unsteadily from side to side

Pip staggered to his feet and dragged himself to his own bed.

to form an opinion about something without definitely knowing the truth : guess

He was surmising, based on what the Raft King had said - and his own knowledge.

a slight color, flavor, or quality

It was good, higher rising than bread on the Islands - and with a green tinge.

to move or be shaped like waves

As Pip stood on the slightly undulating Raft and felt the ocean breathe beneath him.