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But these butchers up the cavern had been surprised, they were probably scared, and they had no special weapons, only those little hatchets of theirs. ||||| And that way lay escape.
Which way is the escape Up the cavern
And that way lay escape. ||||| Very probably there was.
Which way is the escape Up the cavern
if we charged up the cave we should let them up behind us, and if we didn't those little brutes up the cave would probably get reinforced. ||||| It became clearer as the legs of a number of fresh Selenites appeared running down the cavern towards us.
Which way is the escape Up the cavern
But these butchers up the cavern had been surprised, they were probably scared, and they had no special weapons, only those little hatchets of theirs. ||||| And that way lay escape.
Which way is the escape Up the cavern/cave
And that way lay escape. ||||| Very probably there was.
Which way is the escape Up the cavern/cave
if we charged up the cave we should let them up behind us, and if we didn't those little brutes up the cave would probably get reinforced. ||||| It became clearer as the legs of a number of fresh Selenites appeared running down the cavern towards us.
Which way is the escape Up the cavern/cave
It became clearer as the legs of a number of fresh Selenites appeared running down the cavern towards us. ||||| Those Selenites down the cleft had certainly some infernally long spears.
Where are the Selenites in relation to the narrator Above the cavern
Those Selenites down the cleft had certainly some infernally long spears. ||||| Heaven alone knew what tremendous engines of warfare--guns, bombs, terrestrial torpedoes--this unknown world below our feet, this vaster world of which we had only pricked the outer cuticle, might not presently send up to our destruction.
Where are the Selenites in relation to the narrator Above the cavern
It might be they had other surprises for us.... But, confound it! ||||| I had the moral advantage of a mad bull in a street.
Where are the Selenites in relation to the narrator Above the cavern
It became clearer as the legs of a number of fresh Selenites appeared running down the cavern towards us. ||||| Those Selenites down the cleft had certainly some infernally long spears.
Where are the Selenites in relation to the narrator Both above and below
Those Selenites down the cleft had certainly some infernally long spears. ||||| Heaven alone knew what tremendous engines of warfare--guns, bombs, terrestrial torpedoes--this unknown world below our feet, this vaster world of which we had only pricked the outer cuticle, might not presently send up to our destruction.
Where are the Selenites in relation to the narrator Both above and below
It might be they had other surprises for us.... But, confound it! ||||| I had the moral advantage of a mad bull in a street.
Where are the Selenites in relation to the narrator Both above and below
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| First of the national rulers to take the title of sei-i tai-shogun ("barbarian-subduing great general"), Minamoto expanded and consolidated his power by confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals.
How did Minamoto expand his power By confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals
First of the national rulers to take the title of sei-i tai-shogun ("barbarian-subduing great general"), Minamoto expanded and consolidated his power by confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals. ||||| And the treasury was empty after earthquake, famine, and plague had crippled the economy.
How did Minamoto expand his power By confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals
In a country where form and substance were inextricably interrelated, two things counted in politics: symbolic authority and real power. ||||| The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable.
How did Minamoto expand his power By confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| First of the national rulers to take the title of sei-i tai-shogun ("barbarian-subduing great general"), Minamoto expanded and consolidated his power by confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals.
How did the economy collapse The fighting brought none of the usual spoils of war that provincial warlords and samurai had come to expect as payment. The treasury was empty after the earthquake, famine, and plague had caused the economy to be crippled
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| The emperor at Kyoto — still seconded by a Fujiwara regent at court — legitimized a Minamoto who was himself a military dictator controlled by a Hojo regent.
How did the economy collapse The fighting brought none of the usual spoils of war that provincial warlords and samurai had come to expect as payment. The treasury was empty after the earthquake, famine, and plague had caused the economy to be crippled
Minamoto died in 1199, and the feudal structure passed intact to the tutelage of his widow's family, the Hojo, who were content to play regent to a figurehead shogun, in much the same way as the Fujiwara had done with the emperor. ||||| A thwarted Mongol invasion in 1274 weakened the Kamakura regime.
How did the economy collapse The fighting brought none of the usual spoils of war that provincial warlords and samurai had come to expect as payment. The treasury was empty after the earthquake, famine, and plague had caused the economy to be crippled
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| First of the national rulers to take the title of sei-i tai-shogun ("barbarian-subduing great general"), Minamoto expanded and consolidated his power by confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals.
How did the economy collapse Plague
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| The emperor at Kyoto — still seconded by a Fujiwara regent at court — legitimized a Minamoto who was himself a military dictator controlled by a Hojo regent.
How did the economy collapse Plague
Minamoto died in 1199, and the feudal structure passed intact to the tutelage of his widow's family, the Hojo, who were content to play regent to a figurehead shogun, in much the same way as the Fujiwara had done with the emperor. ||||| A thwarted Mongol invasion in 1274 weakened the Kamakura regime.
How did the economy collapse Plague
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| First of the national rulers to take the title of sei-i tai-shogun ("barbarian-subduing great general"), Minamoto expanded and consolidated his power by confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals.
How did the economy collapse Earthquake, famine, and plague
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| The emperor at Kyoto — still seconded by a Fujiwara regent at court — legitimized a Minamoto who was himself a military dictator controlled by a Hojo regent.
How did the economy collapse Earthquake, famine, and plague
Minamoto died in 1199, and the feudal structure passed intact to the tutelage of his widow's family, the Hojo, who were content to play regent to a figurehead shogun, in much the same way as the Fujiwara had done with the emperor. ||||| A thwarted Mongol invasion in 1274 weakened the Kamakura regime.
How did the economy collapse Earthquake, famine, and plague
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| First of the national rulers to take the title of sei-i tai-shogun ("barbarian-subduing great general"), Minamoto expanded and consolidated his power by confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals.
How did the economy collapse Earthquake
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| The emperor at Kyoto — still seconded by a Fujiwara regent at court — legitimized a Minamoto who was himself a military dictator controlled by a Hojo regent.
How did the economy collapse Earthquake
Minamoto died in 1199, and the feudal structure passed intact to the tutelage of his widow's family, the Hojo, who were content to play regent to a figurehead shogun, in much the same way as the Fujiwara had done with the emperor. ||||| A thwarted Mongol invasion in 1274 weakened the Kamakura regime.
How did the economy collapse Earthquake
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| First of the national rulers to take the title of sei-i tai-shogun ("barbarian-subduing great general"), Minamoto expanded and consolidated his power by confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals.
How did the economy collapse Famine
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| The emperor at Kyoto — still seconded by a Fujiwara regent at court — legitimized a Minamoto who was himself a military dictator controlled by a Hojo regent.
How did the economy collapse Famine
Minamoto died in 1199, and the feudal structure passed intact to the tutelage of his widow's family, the Hojo, who were content to play regent to a figurehead shogun, in much the same way as the Fujiwara had done with the emperor. ||||| A thwarted Mongol invasion in 1274 weakened the Kamakura regime.
How did the economy collapse Famine
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| First of the national rulers to take the title of sei-i tai-shogun ("barbarian-subduing great general"), Minamoto expanded and consolidated his power by confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals.
How did the economy collapse The effects of earthquake, famine, and plague
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| The emperor at Kyoto — still seconded by a Fujiwara regent at court — legitimized a Minamoto who was himself a military dictator controlled by a Hojo regent.
How did the economy collapse The effects of earthquake, famine, and plague
Minamoto died in 1199, and the feudal structure passed intact to the tutelage of his widow's family, the Hojo, who were content to play regent to a figurehead shogun, in much the same way as the Fujiwara had done with the emperor. ||||| A thwarted Mongol invasion in 1274 weakened the Kamakura regime.
How did the economy collapse The effects of earthquake, famine, and plague
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| First of the national rulers to take the title of sei-i tai-shogun ("barbarian-subduing great general"), Minamoto expanded and consolidated his power by confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals.
What are Eastern barbarians They are barbarians that have ruinous taste for luxury. With extravagant feasts, rich costumes, and opulent homes
First of the national rulers to take the title of sei-i tai-shogun ("barbarian-subduing great general"), Minamoto expanded and consolidated his power by confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals. ||||| A thwarted Mongol invasion in 1274 weakened the Kamakura regime.
What are Eastern barbarians They are barbarians that have ruinous taste for luxury. With extravagant feasts, rich costumes, and opulent homes
And the treasury was empty after earthquake, famine, and plague had crippled the economy. ||||| Worst of all, the Kamakura warriors, resenting the way the Kyoto court referred to them as "Eastern barbarians," sought refinement in a ruinous taste for luxury: extravagant feasts, rich costumes, and opulent homes.
What are Eastern barbarians They are barbarians that have ruinous taste for luxury. With extravagant feasts, rich costumes, and opulent homes
Enter the Shoguns: Japan's austere, ruthless, but statesmanlike new ruler, Yoritomo Minamoto, set up his government in Kamakura (just south of modern Tokyo), well away from the "softening" influence of court life that had been the undoing of his predecessor, Kiyomori. ||||| First of the national rulers to take the title of sei-i tai-shogun ("barbarian-subduing great general"), Minamoto expanded and consolidated his power by confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals.
What are Eastern barbarians Kamakura warriors
First of the national rulers to take the title of sei-i tai-shogun ("barbarian-subduing great general"), Minamoto expanded and consolidated his power by confiscating lands from some of the defeated Taira and redistributing them to his samurai vassals. ||||| A thwarted Mongol invasion in 1274 weakened the Kamakura regime.
What are Eastern barbarians Kamakura warriors
And the treasury was empty after earthquake, famine, and plague had crippled the economy. ||||| Worst of all, the Kamakura warriors, resenting the way the Kyoto court referred to them as "Eastern barbarians," sought refinement in a ruinous taste for luxury: extravagant feasts, rich costumes, and opulent homes.
What are Eastern barbarians Kamakura warriors
One day she chose to leave but her mother would not let her. ||||| The princess climbed out the window of the high tower and climbed down the south wall when her mother was sleeping.
Why and how did the princess leave Because her mean mother did not allowed her to leave the tower she escaped climbing out the window
The princess climbed out the window of the high tower and climbed down the south wall when her mother was sleeping. ||||| He also said that he thought that she may be the missing princess.
Why and how did the princess leave Because her mean mother did not allowed her to leave the tower she escaped climbing out the window
John asked the princess why such a beautiful woman like her was out in the middle of a forest. ||||| She sees that the castle where they want to go is not that far away and near a mountain.
Why and how did the princess leave Because her mean mother did not allowed her to leave the tower she escaped climbing out the window
After several days pass, the princess climbs up to the top of a tree in order to find out where they are. ||||| She sees that the castle where they want to go is not that far away and near a mountain.
How did the Princess spot the castle By climbing on top of a tree
She sees that the castle where they want to go is not that far away and near a mountain. ||||| Finally she went into the forest where there are no electric poles but where there are some caves.
How did the Princess spot the castle By climbing on top of a tree
She wandered out a good ways. ||||| Finally she went into the forest where there are no electric poles but where there are some caves.
How did the Princess spot the castle By climbing on top of a tree
There she met a young man who was running. ||||| His name was John.
Who was the man the princess met John
His name was John. ||||| She said that she had been trapped for her whole life by an evil woman who said she was her mother.
Who was the man the princess met John
She sees that the castle where they want to go is not that far away and near a mountain. ||||| After thinking of the best way to get there, John and the princess go to the castle where they live for the rest of their lives.
Who was the man the princess met John
She sees that the castle where they want to go is not that far away and near a mountain. ||||| After thinking of the best way to get there, John and the princess go to the castle where they live for the rest of their lives.
What was near the castle the princess and John wanted to live in A mountain
After thinking of the best way to get there, John and the princess go to the castle where they live for the rest of their lives. ||||| John asked the princess why such a beautiful woman like her was out in the middle of a forest.
What was near the castle the princess and John wanted to live in A mountain
They see that they are lost and have no way of finding where to go. ||||| His name was John.
What was near the castle the princess and John wanted to live in A mountain
He also said that he thought that she may be the missing princess. ||||| She said that she had been trapped for her whole life by an evil woman who said she was her mother.
Why did the man help the princess Because the princess told her about her captivity
He also said that he thought that she may be the missing princess. ||||| The man said that he would take the princess to a castle that was near.
Why did the man help the princess Because the princess told her about her captivity
John asked the princess why such a beautiful woman like her was out in the middle of a forest. ||||| Finally she went into the forest where there are no electric poles but where there are some caves.
Why did the man help the princess Because the princess told her about her captivity
After several days pass, the princess climbs up to the top of a tree in order to find out where they are. ||||| She sees that the castle where they want to go is not that far away and near a mountain.
How did the princess sight the castle Climbing up to the top of a tree
After several days pass, the princess climbs up to the top of a tree in order to find out where they are. ||||| They see that they are lost and have no way of finding where to go.
How did the princess sight the castle Climbing up to the top of a tree
Once upon a time there was a princess who lived in a high tower and she was not allowed to leave because of her mean mother. ||||| There she met a young man who was running.
How did the princess sight the castle Climbing up to the top of a tree
Finally she went into the forest where there are no electric poles but where there are some caves. ||||| John asked the princess why such a beautiful woman like her was out in the middle of a forest.
Where did the princess find herself The princess lived in a high tower she was not allowed to leave
John asked the princess why such a beautiful woman like her was out in the middle of a forest. ||||| Once upon a time there was a princess who lived in a high tower and she was not allowed to leave because of her mean mother.
Where did the princess find herself The princess lived in a high tower she was not allowed to leave
He also said that he thought that she may be the missing princess. ||||| After thinking of the best way to get there, John and the princess go to the castle where they live for the rest of their lives.
Where did the princess find herself The princess lived in a high tower she was not allowed to leave
There she met a young man who was running. ||||| His name was John.
Who was the young man and what was he doing His name was John and he was running
There she met a young man who was running. ||||| The princess climbed out the window of the high tower and climbed down the south wall when her mother was sleeping.
Who was the young man and what was he doing His name was John and he was running
Finally she went into the forest where there are no electric poles but where there are some caves. ||||| John asked the princess why such a beautiful woman like her was out in the middle of a forest.
Who was the young man and what was he doing His name was John and he was running
As they go through the forest they run into many problems. ||||| They see that they are lost and have no way of finding where to go.
What was a problem the princess and John encountered They realize that they are lost and have no way of finding where to go
They see that they are lost and have no way of finding where to go. ||||| Once upon a time there was a princess who lived in a high tower and she was not allowed to leave because of her mean mother.
What was a problem the princess and John encountered They realize that they are lost and have no way of finding where to go
His name was John. ||||| The man said that he would take the princess to a castle that was near.
What was a problem the princess and John encountered They realize that they are lost and have no way of finding where to go
Once upon a time there was a princess who lived in a high tower and she was not allowed to leave because of her mean mother. ||||| There she met a young man who was running. ||||| His name was John.
Who are the two main characters in the story The princess, her mother and John
There she met a young man who was running. ||||| The princess climbed out the window of the high tower and climbed down the south wall when her mother was sleeping. ||||| They see that they are lost and have no way of finding where to go.
Who are the two main characters in the story The princess, her mother and John
After thinking of the best way to get there, John and the princess go to the castle where they live for the rest of their lives. ||||| Finally she went into the forest where there are no electric poles but where there are some caves. ||||| After several days pass, the princess climbs up to the top of a tree in order to find out where they are.
Who are the two main characters in the story The princess, her mother and John
A moment later: "That's not why I called him 'Emil'." ||||| "No. We lunched together.
Why did one of the characters from the passages call Emil by his first name They lunched together
"No. We lunched together. ||||| It was before your time."
Why did one of the characters from the passages call Emil by his first name They lunched together
"What?" ||||| "You've no memory left, old one.
Why did one of the characters from the passages call Emil by his first name They lunched together
A moment later: "That's not why I called him 'Emil'." ||||| "No. We lunched together.
Why did one of the characters from the passages call Emil by his first name Because they had lunched together at some point
"No. We lunched together. ||||| It was before your time."
Why did one of the characters from the passages call Emil by his first name Because they had lunched together at some point
"What?" ||||| "You've no memory left, old one.
Why did one of the characters from the passages call Emil by his first name Because they had lunched together at some point
A moment later: "That's not why I called him 'Emil'." ||||| "No. We lunched together.
Why did one of the characters from the passages call Emil by his first name To test the other's affections
"No. We lunched together. ||||| It was before your time."
Why did one of the characters from the passages call Emil by his first name To test the other's affections
"What?" ||||| "You've no memory left, old one.
Why did one of the characters from the passages call Emil by his first name To test the other's affections
I did that in a comedy once.'Nights with Karl and Groucho.' ||||| "The critics liked it."
What did the critics like The comedy of 'Nights with Karl and Groucho.'
I did that in a comedy once.'Nights with Karl and Groucho.' ||||| He's taking Dream's End."
What did the critics like The comedy of 'Nights with Karl and Groucho.'
It was before your time." ||||| "Calling him by his first name.
What did the critics like The comedy of 'Nights with Karl and Groucho.'
I did that in a comedy once.'Nights with Karl and Groucho.' ||||| "The critics liked it."
What did the critics like Nights with Karl and Groucho
I did that in a comedy once.'Nights with Karl and Groucho.' ||||| He's taking Dream's End."
What did the critics like Nights with Karl and Groucho
It was before your time." ||||| "Calling him by his first name.
What did the critics like Nights with Karl and Groucho
I did that in a comedy once.'Nights with Karl and Groucho.' ||||| "The critics liked it."
What did the critics like Comedy
I did that in a comedy once.'Nights with Karl and Groucho.' ||||| He's taking Dream's End."
What did the critics like Comedy
It was before your time." ||||| "Calling him by his first name.
What did the critics like Comedy
I did that in a comedy once.'Nights with Karl and Groucho.' ||||| "Emil came in. ||||| Emil Malaquez."
What three men do the two speakers call by first name Emil
"Emil came in. ||||| "Emil?" ||||| A moment later: "That's not why I called him 'Emil'."
What three men do the two speakers call by first name Emil
"Calling him by his first name. ||||| "The critics liked it." ||||| "I'm glad."
What three men do the two speakers call by first name Emil
I did that in a comedy once.'Nights with Karl and Groucho.' ||||| "Emil came in. ||||| Emil Malaquez."
What three men do the two speakers call by first name Groucho
"Emil came in. ||||| "Emil?" ||||| A moment later: "That's not why I called him 'Emil'."
What three men do the two speakers call by first name Groucho
"Calling him by his first name. ||||| "The critics liked it." ||||| "I'm glad."
What three men do the two speakers call by first name Groucho
I did that in a comedy once.'Nights with Karl and Groucho.' ||||| "Emil came in. ||||| Emil Malaquez."
What three men do the two speakers call by first name Karl
"Emil came in. ||||| "Emil?" ||||| A moment later: "That's not why I called him 'Emil'."
What three men do the two speakers call by first name Karl
"Calling him by his first name. ||||| "The critics liked it." ||||| "I'm glad."
What three men do the two speakers call by first name Karl
He's taking Dream's End." ||||| Emil Malaquez."
What is the full name of the person taking Dream's End Emil Malaquez
Emil Malaquez." ||||| "What?"
What is the full name of the person taking Dream's End Emil Malaquez
It was before your time." ||||| You did that to test my affections."
What is the full name of the person taking Dream's End Emil Malaquez
I did that in a comedy once.'Nights with Karl and Groucho.' ||||| "The critics liked it."
What does the older speaker say the "critics liked? Nights with Karl and Groucho