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Allan Quatermain

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.
I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.
Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.
Next I took the paddle and lifted it above my head as high as I could, but with the same result.
I also thrust it out laterally to the right and left, but could touch nothing except water.
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Allan Quatermain

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of Allan Quatermain is here in full — 214 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/42 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.
Line 2
I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.
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Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.
Line 4
Next I took the paddle and lifted it above my head as high as I could, but with the same result.
Line 5
I also thrust it out laterally to the right and left, but could touch nothing except water.

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Same adjective US /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading “Next I took the paddle and lifted it above my head as high as I could, but with the same result.”

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9

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

a

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

above

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From this reading Next I took the paddle and lifted it above my head as high as I could, but with the same result.

Alphonse's

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

also

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From this reading I also thrust it out laterally to the right and left, but could touch nothing except water.

and

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

Annette

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

as

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

at

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

be

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

because

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

been

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

beloved

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

but

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

by

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

cautiously

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

come

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

conceive

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

concluded

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

could

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

current

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

deafening

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

disperse

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

distinctly

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

drawn

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

drive

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

earnestness

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

echoes

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

end

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

ever

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

evident

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

except

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From this reading I also thrust it out laterally to the right and left, but could touch nothing except water.

FIRE

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

flew

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

for

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

from

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

had

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

half

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

hand

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

he

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

head

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From this reading Next I took the paddle and lifted it above my head as high as I could, but with the same result.

hear

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

high

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From this reading Next I took the paddle and lifted it above my head as high as I could, but with the same result.

his

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

howled

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

howls

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

I

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

in

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

into

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

invocations

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

is

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

it

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

knees

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

last

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

laterally

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From this reading I also thrust it out laterally to the right and left, but could touch nothing except water.

least

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

left

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From this reading I also thrust it out laterally to the right and left, but could touch nothing except water.

lifted

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From this reading Next I took the paddle and lifted it above my head as high as I could, but with the same result.

louder

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

made

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

managed

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

mighty

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

mixture

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

more

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

much

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

must

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

my

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

myself

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

name

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

Next

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From this reading Next I took the paddle and lifted it above my head as high as I could, but with the same result.

no

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

not

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

nothing

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From this reading I also thrust it out laterally to the right and left, but could touch nothing except water.

noticed

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

now

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

oddest

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

OF

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

On

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

out

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From this reading I also thrust it out laterally to the right and left, but could touch nothing except water.

paddle

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

possible

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

Power

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

profanity

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

raised

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

remarkable

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

result

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From this reading Next I took the paddle and lifted it above my head as high as I could, but with the same result.

ribs

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

right

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From this reading I also thrust it out laterally to the right and left, but could touch nothing except water.

roof

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

room

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

ROSE

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Next I took the paddle and lifted it above my head as high as I could, but with the same result.

saved

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

say

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

short

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

slowly

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

so

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

sound

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

stretched

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

Supreme

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

Taking

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

than

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

that

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

THE

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

their

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

them

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

Then

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

there

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

they

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

thinking

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

this

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

though

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

thrust

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From this reading I also thrust it out laterally to the right and left, but could touch nothing except water.

till

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

to

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

took

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From this reading Next I took the paddle and lifted it above my head as high as I could, but with the same result.

touch

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

up

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

upwards

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From this reading Then I slowly and cautiously raised myself on my knees and stretched my hand upwards, but could touch no roof.

very

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

was

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

water

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

we

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From this reading THE ROSE OF FIRE On we flew, drawn by the mighty current, till at last I noticed that the sound of the water was not half so deafening as it had been, and concluded that this must be because there was more room for the echoes to disperse in.

were

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

whereon

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From this reading I could now hear Alphonse’s howls much more distinctly; they were made up of the oddest mixture of invocations to the Supreme Power and the name of his beloved Annette that it is possible to conceive; and, in short, though their evident earnestness saved them from profanity, were, to say the least, very remarkable.[9] Taking up a paddle I managed to drive it into his ribs, whereon he, thinking that the end had come, howled louder than ever.

with

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From this reading Next I took the paddle and lifted it above my head as high as I could, but with the same result.

Chapter 11 of Allan Quatermain by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard holds 214 sentences, grouped into 43 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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