Unit 1: Vocabulary from Readings 2

“Can’t see it,” remarked Rainsford, trying to peer through the dank tropical night that was palpable as it pressed its thick warm blackness in upon the yacht.

Sometimes I think evil is a tangible thing—with wave lengths, just as sound and light have.

“Don’t be alarmed,” said Rainsford, with a smile which he hoped was disarming.

We do our best to preserve the amenities of civilization here.

“I must do something. Now, mine is an analytical mind, Mr. Rainsford. Doubtless that is why I enjoy the problems of the chase.”

"...Surely your experiences in the war—”
“Did not make me condone coldblooded murder,” finished Rainsford stiffly.

That would be barbarous. I treat these visitors with every consideration.

“Ah, indeed?” the general inquired solicitously. “Well, I suppose that’s only natural, after your long swim. You need a good, restful night’s sleep..."

Then a businesslike air animated him.

He saw that straight flight was futile; inevitably it would bring him face to face with the sea.

The tall man with a huge camera lassoed to his shoulder was buzzin our way.

“That boy don’t never have anything original to say,” say Cathy grown-up.

Like his mama, Miss Myrtle, tell us never mind the formality as if we had no better breeding than to call her Myrtle, plain.