There was a hand in the darkness, and it held a knife.

黑暗之中有一只手，那手里握着一把刀。

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There was a hand in the darkness, and it held a knife.

黑暗中有一只手，手中握着一把刀。

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He wished to die; the opportunity presented itself; he knocked at the door of the tomb, a hand in the darkness offered him the key.

他正求死不得，死的机会却自动找他来了，他正敲着墓门，而黑暗中有一只手把钥匙递给了他。

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Pushing forward, he seized my hand and without a word led me along the paths, never hesitating in his darkness, to the ruined Buddhist monastery of Mohra Moradu nestling in a gorge between hills, hidden from the wider valley.

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There is no doubt that the circumstances were not helping Murray but there seemed every chance the match would carry over into a second day as darkness fell, only for the Briton to drop serve twice in succession and hand Berdych the win.

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Take extension leads and check the circuits of the house - it's always good to have a few fuses on hand in case of overload and consequent darkness!

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