All 3 Uses
tremulous
in
Lord of the Flies
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- The twins, holding tremulously to each other, dared the few yards to the next shelter and spread the dreadful news.†
p. 99.7tremulously = with quivering (shakiness)
- Jack's voice went up, tremulous yet determined, pushing against the uncooperative silence.†
p. 126.4tremulous = quivering (shaky)
- "I'm chief," said Ralph tremulously.
p. 150.8 *tremulously = with quivering (shakiness)
Definitions:
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(1)
(tremulous) quivering (unsteady or shaky) -- usually from weakness or fear -- especially of the voice
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)