Ch. 22 grievous

serious

Ch. 22 warily

with caution

Ch. 23 buoyant

able to float

Ch. 23 callous

heartless; unfeeling

Ch. 23 incessant

continuous; nonstop

Ch. 24 formidable

terrifying; inspiring awe or wonder; challenging

Ch. 24 intermittent

occasional

Ch. 25 writhed

squirmed; twisted

Ch. 26 Dilapidation

decay; state of being run-down

Ch. 26 Inclination

a tendency

Ch. 26 Stifle

to smother; suppress

Ch. 27 Desisted

stopped

Ch. 27 Tremulous

shaking