27. The Real Robinson Crusoe

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unearth
Now archaeologists have unearthed fresh evidence about the real-life Crusoe
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to find something after searching for it, especially something that has been buried in the ground or lost for a long time
literary
The legendary literary story
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relating to literature Pol. literacki
cast away
Robinson Crusoe cast away on a desert island,
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to be left alone on a lonely island because your ship has sunk is to be ____.
captivate
The legendary literary story has captivated readers for centuries.
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to attract someone very much, and hold their attention
maroon
He was marooned on a small tropical island in the Pacific Ocean
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to be left in a place where there are no other people and where you cannot escape
post
The postholes were discovered near a fresh water stream
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a strong upright piece of wood, metal etc that is fixed into the ground, especially to support something For example: a fence _____
keep a lookout
he would be able to keep a lookout for potential enemies.
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to keep watching carefully for something or someone, especially for danger
compelling
the most compelling evidence of all is the discovery of a pair of navigational dividers.
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an argument etc that makes you feel certain that something is true or that you must do something about it
dividers
a pair of navigational dividers.
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an instrument used for measuring or marking lines or angles, consisting of two pointed pieces of metal joined together at the top Pol. cyrkiel warsztatowy
nautical
a nautical instrument was discovered, along with proof of a campsite dwelling,
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relating to ships, boats, or sailing
fall out with sb over sth
he fell out with his commander over the seaworthiness of the Cinque Ports,
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to have a quarrel with sb about sth
seaworthy
he fell out with his commander over the seaworthiness of the Cinque Ports,
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a ship that is _______ is in a suitable condition to sail
the Cinque Ports
he fell out with his commander over the seaworthiness of the Cinque Ports,
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five sea ports in southeast England (Hastings, Romney, Hythe, Dover, and Sandwich) which, until 1685, had to provide ships for the British king or queen in order to protect the country from attack by sea
aboard
a boat they were aboard during a privateering voyage.
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to be on a ship, plane, or train is to be _____ it.
privateer
a privateering voyage.
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an armed ship in the past that was not in the navy but attacked and robbed enemy ships carrying goods, someone who sailed on such a ship.
overhaul
He wanted to overhaul the worm-infested vessel after landing
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to repair or change the necessary parts in a machine, system etc that is not working correctly
worm
worm-infested vessel
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Pol. robak
infest
He decided to remain behind on the island to overhaul the worm-infested vessel
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if insects, rats etc _____ a place, there are a lot of them and they usually cause damage
vessel
overhaul the worm-infested vessel
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formal a ship or large boat Pol. statek
helm
He would be rescued by a visiting English ship with Captain Woodes Rogers at the helm.
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the wheel or control which guides a ship or boat
at the helm
he would be rescued by a visiting English ship with Captain Woodes Rogers at the helm.
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za sterem
account
Captain Rogers’ account of what he saw on arrival
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written or spoken description that says what happens in an event or process
adept at
Other accounts describe how adept Selkirk had become at survival
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good at something that needs care and skill [skilful]
outrun
He eventually learnt to outrun goats
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to run faster or further than someone else
devout
He enjoyed a more peaceful and devout existence
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deeply religious, pious
corroborate
The evidence uncovered at Aguas Buenas corroborates the stories of Alexander Selkirk’s stay on the island
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to provide information that supports or helps to prove someone else's statement, idea etc
insight
it provides a fascinating insight into his existence there.
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a sudden clear understanding of something or part of something, especially a complicated situation or idea is an ______ into sth
site
We hope that Aguas Buenas may be a site enjoyed by the increasing number of tourists
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a place where something important or interesting happened
pen
he penned the novel,
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literary to write something such as a letter, a book etc, especially using a pen
loose
the film was loosely based on the classic literary masterpiece.
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not exact or thoroughly done Example: a _____ translation.
masterpiece
the film was loosely based on the classic literary masterpiece.
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a work of art, a piece of writing or music etc that is of very high quality or that is the best that a particular artist, writer etc has produced Pol. arcydzieło
haphazardly
Was the site of Selkirk's dwellings haphazardly chosen? Shelters are scattered haphazardly about the desert.
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in a way that does not have an obvious order or plan: disapproving

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