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[001] th passes measured in feet from the ground. The pass _____ was Gary Waddock, playing only his second First Divi
[002] e catching on to it. Tom Conway, the London school's _____ -in-charge, felt such sympathy for the Latymer Upper s
[003] nied the voyagers, and was held pressed close to his _____ in the meshes of the net. "Top has seen something," c
[004] dom. The once slave, though free, would not leave his _____ . He would have died for him. He was a man of about th
[005] amiliar abbreviation of Neb. When Neb heard that his _____ had been made prisoner, he left Massachusetts withou
[006] eeing his servant, and the joy of Neb at finding his _____ , can scarcely be described. But though Neb had been
[007] t occurred to him before. As to Neb, he followed his _____ wherever his
[008] wherever his _____ wished to go. "This evening, then," said Pencroft, "w
[009] creature, having broken his chain, had followed his _____ . He, however, fearing that its additional weight migh
[010] ithful animal had voluntarily leaped out to help his _____ . "Forward," cried the reporter; and all four, Spilett
[011] n; "wait a bit; Neb is well able to carry help to his _____ . If we venture into the channel, we risk being carrie
[012] efused them. He could not, would not live without his _____ . As to Gideon Spilett, he devoured the shell-fish, th
[013] and no fire in consequence." "Ah!" cried Neb, "if my _____ was here, he would know what to do!" The four castaw
[014] , wandered all night long on the shore calling on his _____ . Chapter 6 The inventory of the articles possessed by
[015] h his eyes, touched with his hands the corpse of his _____ , he would not believe in his death! And this idea ro
[016] like the dog who will not leave the place where his _____ is buried, and his grief was such that most probably
[017] op!" But Top had disappeared at the same time as his _____ , and had probably perished with him. Towards three o
[018] d, rushing towards the game, of which he made himself _____ in an instant. Herbert clapped his hands. It was the
[019] eath, and that neither the body of the dog nor of his _____ has been cast on the shore!" "It is not astonishing,
[020] ment on a certain track. Perhaps even he was near his _____ . Thus the lad reasoned. Thus he spoke. His companions
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[001] ncitement connected with the petition. Following the _____ , the official news agency said he had "mendaciously a
[002] behalf which said that Mr Devaty did not regard his _____ as just and would pursue his activities underground w
[003] use my accusers". Now that MPs have committed him for _____ for allegedly ordering telephone-tapping and acceptin
[004] tled the race with a remarkable show in the 40km time _____ . Not since 1985, when he won a Tour de France time
[005] . Not since 1985, when he won a Tour de France time _____ , had Vanderaerden shown such form against the clock.
[006] arket's Cheveley Park Stakes, the early 1,000 Guineas _____ that has become more valuable than the Classic itsel
[007] it will carry all five of us!" This was certainly a _____ which ought to be made. Pencroft soon brought the can
[008] the rocks, and it was agreed that they should make a _____ of the boat that day by following the shore as far as
[009] the first week in October, and it was agreed that a _____ trip should be taken round the island, so as to ascer
[010] e water, and would be easily navigated. However, the _____ trip was to be made that very day, by an excursion of
[011] snake- root, etc. It was evidently necessary to make _____ of this substance, although not so valuable as Peruvi
[012] incident occurred to put the colonists to any painful _____ . Cyrus Harding even observed that if by chance the c
[013] disastrous, and the island had already undergone this _____ , as was shown by the streams of lava hardened on the
[014] Several defendants in the Summerdale police burglary _____ made statements indicating their guilt at the time o
[015] rneys representing the eight former policemen now on _____ . Bellows made the disclosure when he asked Judge
[016] s to grant his client, Alan Clements, 30, a separate _____ . Bellows made the request while the all-woman jury w
[017] ving stolen property. It is impossible to get a fair _____ when some of the defendants made statements involvin
[018] ns told Wexler that if the seven cases scheduled for _____ also involved persons who had been subpenaed, he wou
[019] care plan enacted last year should be given a fair _____ first. House Speaker Sam Rayburn [D., Tex.] calle
[020] fense attorneys Monday in Portland's insurance fraud _____ . Denials were of motions of dismissal, continuanc
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[001] nsibility to restore Hong Kong's confidence, and will _____ urge locals to build the territory as a separate but
[002] position, this figure could multiply tens of times". _____ , the government intends to resist pressure from the u
[003] d to answer charges against him in Parliament, saying _____ : "I accuse my accusers". Now that MPs have committed
[004] was so far from the hole he decided to use his wedge _____ of his putter and took a six-inch divot out of the h
[005] ms won, they would have taken the League leadership. _____ Liverpool stayed top without kicking a ball. Televisi
[006] set up by Bardsley, somehow contrived to shoot wide. _____ , Nayim's cutback from the byline on the left enabled
[007] eing kicked firmly into touch by student authorities. _____ of a cause for celebration, yesterday's conference to
[008] titive race in Europe, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. _____ of returning on Sunday to Longchamp, the scene of his
[009] it is difficult to train the horses," Easterby said. _____ of threatening Cumani, the punter with the violent ra
[010] ad signed for the club only six days before the game, _____ of the seven laid down in the rules, so the match ha
[011] steady clear round in Tuesday night's Rover Classic, _____ of attempting a time which might have made it more d
[012] 1,500 feet, and here it met a current of wind, which _____ of taking it directly to the coast, carried it in a n
[013] beach, far from which the tide had now retreated; but _____ of going towards the north, they went southward. Pen
[014] "Here are mussels!" cried the sailor; "these will do _____ of eggs!" "They are not mussels," replied Herbert, wh
[015] d the engineer if they could now remove him, Harding, _____ of replying, and by an effort which exhibited the mos
[016] t I don't pretend to do anything else but warm myself _____ of shivering, and soon I shall be as hot as you are,
[017] about among the long grass. This time, the hunters, _____ of following the course of the river, plunged straig
[018] agoes of the Pacific." "In fact," said the reporter, " _____ of building a house it would be more important to bui
[019] New Zealand or Chile?" "Well," replied the engineer, " _____ of building a house we will build a boat, and Master
[020] isms, hopping from one bough to another. The settlers _____ of going directly to the north bank of the lake, mad
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[001] Finally, next year's fashions make a token nod in the _____ of China's open door policy by including "elegant for
[002] ry one three- lane "layer" of cars travelling in one _____ and a bottom "layer" travelling in the other. The Las
[003] out why they had also travelled with little sense of _____ , wit, wisdom or work rate. Rodgers knows there is a l
[004] felt what was happening was we were going not in the _____ of addition, but of total change. I'm sensitive to my
[005] ime shifted with the greatest rapidity, following the _____ of the wind, that is to say, from the northeast to the
[006] a tolerably high land had, in fact, appeared in that _____ . But this land was still thirty miles off. It would n
[007] irectly to the coast, carried it in a nearly parallel _____ . At last, two minutes later, it reproached obliquely,
[008] hom the government had confided, during the war, the _____ of the railways, which were so important at that time
[009] ing go the cable; the balloon ascending in an oblique _____ , disappeared, after having dashed the car against two
[010] from the breakers of the open sea. But to follow this _____ was to go south, exactly opposite to that part of th
[011] ith a sudden angle which would set them in the first _____ . What was their disappointment, when, after trudging
[012] ly against the current. He was crossing in an oblique _____ . His black shoulders could be seen emerging at each
[013] tly, beyond and above the plateau, in a northwesterly _____ and at a distance of at least seven miles, glittered
[014] them at that same place, he climbed the cliff in the _____ which the Negro Neb had taken a few hours before. Anx
[015] t could not be seen if the land was prolonged in that _____ , or if it ran southeast and southwest, which would ha
[016] ed. He returned to the plateau, went over it in every _____ , searched among the high grass on the border of the f
[017] aybreak, Neb had set out on the shore in a northerly _____ , and he had returned to the spot where the sea, no d
[018] ine, judged it best to return to their dwelling. The _____ was indicated by the river, whose course they had onl
[019] ickly, following Top, who did not hesitate as to what _____ to take. They ascended towards the north, having on
[020] d towards the west, their branches projecting in that _____ . Quite behind, in the southwest, extended the border
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[001] and other parties to keep a strong military presence _____ the six- month deadline the Security Council has dec
[002] further ahead on the half hour. Hacker put the match _____ doubt two minutes after the interval with his second
[003] in adversity. But further heroics in extra time were _____ their weary limbs and so Stuart Pearce, the Forest c
[004] and taking open shots. But such simple tactics seemed _____ the inexperienced Hemel team, who were repeatedly cau
[005] Reykjavik scored the next 13 points to put the issue _____ doubt. ’Ä¢Sport Page 37 891005 Football: Nayim is th
[006] rom under the bar. Wolves have now failed to progress _____ the second round since they won the then League Cup
[007] om the sea, so that the eye could scarcely penetrate _____ twenty feet or so from where they stood. At length t
[008] islet. However, verdure was not wanting to the right _____ the precipice. They could easily distinguish a confu
[009] guish a confused mass of great trees, which extended _____ the limits of their view. This verdure relieved the
[010] wearied by the continued ranges of granite. Lastly, _____ and above the plateau, in a northwesterly direction a
[011] eared like amphibious monsters reposing in the surf. _____ the reef, the sea sparkled beneath the sun's rays. T
[012] for a distance of eight miles and consequently much _____ the place where the balloon had fallen the last time
[013] The sailor strained his ears, but could hear no noise _____ those caused by the storm. "It is the wind," said he
[014] montory prevented their seeing whether there was land _____ it. On the left, the sight extended several miles to
[015] appeared the plateau, carpeted with thick turf, and _____ that the infinite sea. To return to the Chimneys, it
[016] fore him was extended the sea- coast, the islet, and _____ the open sea. Floods of light entered by this hole,
[017] embering Cyrus Harding's recommendations, did not go _____ a radius of two miles round Granite House; but the b
[018] ettlers resolved to go to its extremity, and only go _____ it as much as was necessary to take a rapid survey of
[019] But it was to be supposed that this direction changed _____ that point, and that the Mercy continued to the nort
[020] ered with forests of the myrtaceae. This fact is now _____ doubt, and it is a happy circumstance for us settlers
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[001] Manjrekar into a loose cut and Jack Russell took the _____ . Dilip Vengsarkar came in looking for his fourth hund
[002] ve half-heartedly at Hemmings and gave Gooch a simple _____ at mid-on. Vengsarkar, who had been ticking along ni
[003] ave given a less myopic bowler than Malcolm a return _____ , and in Malcolm's next over, he attempted a square s
[004] n shown such form against the clock. Not only did he _____ a crestfallen Kelly, who had started a minute ahead
[005] ay's encounter, the Kiwis might have been tempted to _____ a plane home. Heriot's, stronger in the set-piece and
[006] ly in the first quarter and the Cats then had to play _____ -up. Geelong forward Gary Ablett led his team with a
[007] ved four chances. Rangers needed all of 20 minutes to _____ their breath, responding to this constant raiding wit
[008] he had an agonising wait to see whether anyone would _____ her. Only Nick Skelton was faster, but he had a sing
[009] sports are very envious of athletics". So where is the _____ ? Does a marriage of convenience between sport and te
[010] to be thrown out?" "Nothing." "Yes! the car!" "Let us _____ hold of the net, and into the sea with the car." This
[011] ould easily circulate, and the dry wood would rapidly _____ fire. Pencroft then twisted the piece of paper into
[012] gether! Come, don't be vexed with yourself. We shall _____ it another day!" As the hunters advanced, the trees
[013] nute--an age!-- passed, during which he endeavored to _____ the faintest throb of the heart. Neb had raised himse
[014] l just now with the species which is most difficult to _____ . They were giants with long gray fur; but if I am not
[015] rmation, being excellent swimmers, it is difficult to _____ them in the sea, while on land their short, webbed fe
[016] resolved to make some fishing-rods, so as to try and _____ some. The northeast point was first to be doubled. It
[017] Herbert much regretted that Top had not been able to _____ one of these carnivora. "Are they good to eat?" asked
[018] encampment escaped Herbert's sight could he not even _____ a glimpse of smoke, the faintest trace of which would
[019] p. "What a fine animal!" said Neb; "but how are we to _____ it?" "Nothing is easier, Neb," replied Herbert. "We
[020] here they had rapidly increased. Herbert resolved to _____ one or two living, and take them back to Lincoln Isla
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[001] invitation said Mr Gollnisch would have "the perfect _____ to show support for Mrs Thatcher's policy of protect
[002] re, and their impressive half-backs were given every _____ - which they eagerly took - to control the game. Thi
[003] ion will only amount to £970 - but he will have the _____ to compete at Wembley for the rest of the week. . New
[004] be clear that Biggs is thought to represent an ideal _____ for advancement. An impressive amateur, the 1984 sup
[005] the New Year". Andrew might also consider it a useful _____ to further his England captaincy claims, for which he
[006] d the Scots, Welsh and Irish looked like missing the _____ . ’Ä¢Sport Page 36 891005 Tennis: Becker tells of refu
[007] lents who has lain mostly latent. Graham relished the _____ to upstage Chelsea and found in the talented Russell
[008] soners were very strictly watched. Some extraordinary _____ was needed to make the attempt with any chance of su
[009] ake the attempt with any chance of success, and this _____ not only did not present itself, but was very difficu
[010] shone with satisfaction. Here was the long-sought-for _____ --he was not a man to let it pass. The plan was feasib
[011] lloon would have started already and the looked- for _____ would not have then presented itself. "I am not alone
[012] d Herbert, trying to get nearer. "This will be a good _____ to taste jacamar," replied the sailor, "if that fello
[013] ughts of following a circular direction, in return an _____ was given for ascending the cone. In fact, before the
[014] seful plants, and a naturalist would have had a good _____ of studying many specimens of the vegetable kingdom.
[015] deon Spilett, Pencroft, and Herbert did not miss this _____ of going to visit their traps. They did not find them
[016] el has left again?' "Evidently." "And we have lost an _____ to get back to our country?" said Neb. "I fear so."
[017] ountry?" said Neb. "I fear so." "Very well, since the _____ is lost, let us go on; it can't be helped," said Penc
[018] air, had fallen on the island and thus given them the _____ of finding it again, whether they kept the case under
[019] t explained to him that they should not neglect this _____ of attempting to communicate by this messenger with t
[020] times came to the surface, was not sorry to have the _____ of sending forth to take its chance an exciting artic
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[001] er cities during his five-day visit to the country ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 15 891010 Fashion takes great leap backwar
[002] ion of China's open door policy by including "elegant _____ fashions". There will be little room, however, for mo
[003] ow reviled capitalist West. According to Mr Zhu, the _____ inspiration will be limited to "subdued and relaxed f
[004] out than enforcing short hair and dreary clothes. ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 15 891010 Pretoria gives way over Namibia
[005] ees who do not express loyalty to General Noriega. ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 16 891011 Abortion debate moves to fore in
[006] ss to abortion, rather than radically restrict it. ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 16 891011 Kluge crowned king of America's
[007] ions, rather than the usual multiple of nine to 11. ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 16 891011 Amnesty hits at Colombian army k
[008] tigating the case has also received death threats. ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 16 891011 Burmese release spy chief From T
[009] ording to diplomats in Rangoon. Criticism of alleged " _____ interference" by Western embassies and news organisa
[010] is also trying to minimise contact betweenBurmese and _____ diplomats, whom they accuse of interference. ’Ä¢
[011] diplomats, whom they accuse of interference. ’Ä¢ _____ publications have been criticised for alleged one- si
[012] g and their correspondents have been denied visas. ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 15 891011 Myth and menace merge in India's
[013] 00 Muslims, had never witnessed a religious clash. ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 15 891011 "Dingo case" duo claim 2.6m poun
[014] last year the couple's convictions were quashed. ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 15 891011 Migrants row raises tension betw
[015] intain a tough stance in its dealings with Peking. ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 15 891011 Out of France: Crime news? Just
[016] heard through the open window of the commissariat. ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 14 891011 Chirac declares war on the car F
[017] or - which Mr Chirac complains is "anachronistic". ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 14 891011 Court orders UK to let back an a
[018] for the Commission to find a long-term solution". ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 14 891011 Aliens in full By RUPERT CORNWEL
[019] appened, but there's no doubt that something did". ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 12 891011 Bogota bombs BOGOTA (Reuter) - S
[020] El Espectador newspaper were shot dead by gunmen. ’Ä¢ _____ News Page 12 891011 Expulsion call By SIMON STRONG L
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[001] e . . . By PATRICK MARNHAM PARIS - The other day the _____ of the police station was open and an angry male voic
[002] such as the one recently overheard through the open _____ of the commissariat. ’Ä¢Foreign News Page 14 891011
[003] ng though that may be for party propagandists. In one _____ of the Nikolaikirche with the burning candles and the
[004] hted by five windows and a door, besides a large bay _____ and some smaller oval ones, which would admit plenty
[005] t was protected by the projection. Besides, until the _____ - frames were made, the engineer meant to close the o
[006] ought of, a hole was pierced in the granite above the _____ of the kitchen, and the pipe met it like that of an i
[007] ng to escape. Two or three ran and clambered from one _____ to another with the agility of acrobats. They were no
[008] ts from Neb, who had stationed himself at the kitchen _____ , announced that the whale was stranded on the beach o
[009] In the meantime, the flag was hoisted at the central _____ of Granite House, and the settlers saluted it with t
[010] cupied by the stranger, who was found lying near the _____ and gazing at the sky. "Come, my friend," said the e
[011] ined it; then seizing his telescope he rushed to the _____ . The telescope, after having slowly swept the horizo
[012] ime Pencroft took the glass and rested himself at the _____ . From thence he very attentively examined the vessel
[013] and, as was his custom to do, and, leading him to the _____ ,-- "Ayrton," said he, "we have begged you to come he
[014] a moment his eyes became dim; then, leaning out the _____ , he surveyed the horizon, but could see nothing. "Tak
[015] nswered Ayrton. He then took up his station near the _____ and gazed through the foliage. It was now half- past
[016] se?" "Yes!" All five advanced and indeed, through the _____ fronting them, they saw glimmering a feeble light. C
[017] ed to his companions not to stir, and approached the _____ , then feebly lighted by the inner light. He gazed into
[018] am had been sent. However, no light shone through the _____ . The engineer knocked at the door. No answer. Cyrus
[019] n 1940; the officer with the yellow socks or the bay _____ . A few of these people are still around". @ ## O
[020] to explain why. "One of them banged the sash of the _____ nearest my bed around midnight in July and I leaped