A Crack in the Sea by H.M. Bouwman Part 4 Chapters 1-4

to say usually in an unwilling way that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something)

She had to admit, Caesar's favorite word seemed finally appropriate.

loud confused noise

And the old storyteller, above the din, bellowed one loud call.

a very long period of time — usually plural

It took me an eon to make that choice and to return here.

to force (someone) to leave his or her own country

"Don't think you have to exile yourself to the Islands."

lively in manner or appearance

She simply waved her jaunty wave and grinned at them.

to win over to a belief or way of acting : CONVINCE

"To rescue someone and to persuade the Raft King not to be stupid."

relating to the subject that is being thought about or discussed : RELEVANT

It wasn't the most pertinent question, but it was the only one that came out.

to move or travel slowly but steadily

Children practicing scales in the plodding way people do when they would rather be elsewhere.

not moving but ready to move

When the girls rose from the water, dripping, the guitar-harp player with her thumbs and forefingers poised around the still-vibrating strings.

requiring deep thought or wisdom

"Pip has had far more profound conversations with him than I ever did."

to go to a place of privacy or safety

It's possible that Kinchen might have made it all the way to Raftworld -maybe- if Raftworld hadn't been retreating as she swam.

to get as needed by or as if by foraging, scavenging, or borrowing

There hadn't been time to scrounge for more supplies.

a sudden, strong, and temporary effort, emotion, or outburst

Ren coughed, phlegmy spasms that made him prop his hands on his thighs and lean forward.

to pass through, across, or over

They traversed the long limb until they reached the mantle of the creature, the top of which now rose above the water's surface.

to an absolute or extreme degree : to the full extent

She lay on her back, utterly exhausted, thinking about her options.

an act of springing up or over : JUMP

Each step was a leap, and each landing took them a graceful vault closer to Raftworld.