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

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

醒來後，我的第一個念頭就是觀察光線的強弱。

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

我一直擔心那電光會變暗，甚至完全熄滅。

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

木筏的影子清晰地映在波面上。

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

這片海想必和地中海或大西洋一樣寬廣——又有何不可呢？

My uncle took soundings several times.

叔叔測了好幾次水深。

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.

可是當鎬頭被拉上來時，漢斯指著它表面上的深深印痕，那樣子彷彿它曾被兩個堅硬的東西狠狠夾壓過。

I looked at the hunter.

我看了看那位獵人。

I had rather not disturb him while he is quiet.

趁他安靜的時候，我還是別去打擾他為好。

I return to the Icelander.

我又回到那個冰島人身邊。

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

「牙齒！」我一邊更仔細地端詳那根鐵棒，一邊喊道。