In the surrounding ambience.
Unsupported and liable to be turned or taken in flank.
Not in a fixed or stable position; unsettled; up in the air.
Prevalent without traceable origin or authority.
In the generally prevailing feeling, idea, atmosphere, or mood.
At a distance, but visible.
Within the area of the sea known as the offing; at a considerable distance from land, but visible from shore, often in reference to an approaching ship.
Soon to come; likely to happen; in the foreseeable future; projected to occur; on the horizon; in the wind.