Both Uses of
tremulous
in
Treasure Island
- He went in with a sounding plunge; the red cap came off and remained floating on the surface; and as soon as the splash subsided, I could see him and Israel lying side by side, both wavering with the tremulous movement of the water.†
Chpt 27
- I asked with a very tremulous voice.†
Chpt 28 *
Definition:
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(tremulous) quivering (unsteady or shaky) -- usually from weakness or fear -- especially of the voice