I was (on the verge) of (incurring) Mr. Rochester's wrath by not listening to his prohibit
I was (on the verge) of (incurring) Mr. Rochester's wrath by not listening to his prohibitions, (while) a my once more shone almost (imperceptibly) on the hallway wall and I heard his muffled step on the carpet.
A.on the verge
B.incurring
C.while
D.imperceptibly