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6 The Arab Raid
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After their first terror had subsided1 subsequent to the shock of the earthquake, Basuli and his warriors2 hastened back into the passageway in search of Tarzan and two of their own number who were also missing.
They found the way blocked by jammed and distorted rock. For two days they labored4 to tear a way through to their imprisoned5 friends; but when, after Herculean efforts, they had unearthed6 but a few yards of the choked passage, and discovered the mangled7 remains8 of one of their fellows they were forced to the conclusion that Tarzan and the second Waziri also lay dead beneath the rock mass farther in, beyond human aid, and no longer susceptible9 of it.
Again and again as they labored they called aloud the names of their master and their comrade; but no answering call rewarded their listening ears. At last they gave up the search. Tearfully they cast a last look at the shattered tomb of their master, shouldered the heavy burden of gold that would at least furnish comfort, if not happiness, to their bereaved10 and beloved mistress, and made their mournful way back across the desolate11 valley of Opar, and downward through the forests beyond toward the distant bungalow12.
And as they marched what sorry fate was already drawing down upon that peaceful, happy home!
From the north came Achmet Zek, riding to the summons of his lieutenant's letter. With him came his
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subsided
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v.(土地)下陷(因在地下采矿)( subside的过去式和过去分词 );减弱;下降至较低或正常水平;一下子坐在椅子等上 | |
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武士,勇士,战士( warrior的名词复数 ) | |
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warrior
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下狱,监禁( imprison的过去式和过去分词 ) | |
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unearthed
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出土的(考古) | |
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bungalow
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savage
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impunity
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sinister
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caravan
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futility
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muskets
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musket
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gallop
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defenders
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concealed
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shaft
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shafts
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uneven
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penetrated
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outlawry
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宣布非法,非法化,放逐 | |
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pony
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depleted
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foe
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deflect
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futile
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stationary
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fortress
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butts
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笑柄( butt的名词复数 ); (武器或工具的)粗大的一端; 屁股; 烟蒂 | |
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mingled
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relentless
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frail
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crumpled
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guardians
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sullen
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dooms
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plunder
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掠夺,抢劫( plunder的过去式和过去分词 ) | |
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glutting
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avarice
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