Audiobook Dictation: “On awaking, my first thought was…”

On awaking, my first thought was to observe the intensity of the light.

Saat terbangun, pikiran pertamaku adalah memperhatikan kekuatan cahaya.

I was possessed with an apprehension lest the electric light should grow dim, or fail altogether.

Aku dicekam kekhawatiran kalau-kalau cahaya listrik itu meredup, atau padam sama sekali.

The shadow of the raft was clearly outlined upon the surface of the waves.

Bayangan rakit tergambar jelas di permukaan ombak.

It must be as wide as the Mediterranean or the Atlantic--and why not?

Laut ini pasti seluas Laut Tengah atau Samudra Atlantik--dan mengapa tidak?

My uncle took soundings several times.

Pamanku beberapa kali mengukur kedalaman laut.

But when the pick was shipped again, Hans pointed out on its surface deep prints as if it had been violently compressed between two hard bodies.

Tetapi ketika beliung itu ditarik naik lagi, Hans menunjukkan bekas-bekas dalam di permukaannya, seolah-olah benda itu dijepit keras di antara dua benda keras.

I looked at the hunter.

Aku memandang si pemburu.

I had rather not disturb him while he is quiet.

Aku lebih suka tidak mengganggunya selagi ia tenang.

I return to the Icelander.

Aku kembali kepada orang Islandia itu.

"Teeth!" I cried, considering the iron bar with more attention.

“Gigi!” seruku, sambil mengamati batang besi itu lebih saksama.