Read the passage below and answer the question.

Question

A vague chill had descended on him and his head had seemed to swell, like a solitary walker at night who passes an evil spirit on the way. (p. 62)

Which of the following words could you replace the words “descended on” to best preserve the full meaning of the sentence?

emerged from
arisen in
come over
pressed down upon

Answer 1

arisen in