<span>As Rainsford struggles in the water, the boat travels onward without him. Quickly, he retains his wits. Instead of panicking, he decides to head toward the sound of the gunshots. He does so _________ he realizes where there are gunshots, there are people. Hopefully, these people will be willing and able to help him.
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<span>First recorded in </span><span>1325-75, </span><span>cumbrous </span><span>is from the </span><span>MiddleEnglish </span><span>word </span><span>cumberous.</span>
