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quivering (shaky) — usually from weakness or fear — especially of the voice
- I asked with a very tremulous voice.Chapter 28 — In the Enemy's Camp (26% in)
- 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.Chapter 27 — "Pieces of Eight" (28% in)
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