Both Uses of
indicate
in
Lord of the Flies
- There was only the faintest indication of a trail here; a cracked twig and what might be the impression of one side of a hoof.
p. 48.2 *indication = sign (suggesting or demonstrating something)
- This indicated that he wished to listen, but would not speak; and Piggy intended it as a gesture of disapproval.
p. 78.9indicated = suggested
Definition:
to show (point out, demonstrate, express, or suggest)
The form, indicator can refer to many different kinds of things including intentional signals (such as a turn indicator), gauges (such as one that indicates pressure), or a measurement (such as an economic or chemical indicator).