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Now archaeologists have unearthed fresh evidence about the real-life Crusoe start learning
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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
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The legendary literary story start learning
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relating to literature Pol. literacki
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Robinson Crusoe cast away on a desert island, start learning
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to be left alone on a lonely island because your ship has sunk is to be ____.
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The legendary literary story has captivated readers for centuries. start learning
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to attract someone very much, and hold their attention
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He was marooned on a small tropical island in the Pacific Ocean start learning
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to be left in a place where there are no other people and where you cannot escape
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The postholes were discovered near a fresh water stream start learning
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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 _____
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he would be able to keep a lookout for potential enemies. start learning
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to keep watching carefully for something or someone, especially for danger
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the most compelling evidence of all is the discovery of a pair of navigational dividers. start learning
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an argument etc that makes you feel certain that something is true or that you must do something about it
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a pair of navigational dividers. start learning
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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
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a nautical instrument was discovered, along with proof of a campsite dwelling, start learning
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relating to ships, boats, or sailing
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fall out with sb over sth he fell out with his commander over the seaworthiness of the Cinque Ports, start learning
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to have a quarrel with sb about sth
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he fell out with his commander over the seaworthiness of the Cinque Ports, start learning
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a ship that is _______ is in a suitable condition to sail
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he fell out with his commander over the seaworthiness of the Cinque Ports, start learning
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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
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a boat they were aboard during a privateering voyage. start learning
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to be on a ship, plane, or train is to be _____ it.
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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.
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He wanted to overhaul the worm-infested vessel after landing start learning
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to repair or change the necessary parts in a machine, system etc that is not working correctly
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He decided to remain behind on the island to overhaul the worm-infested vessel start learning
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if insects, rats etc _____ a place, there are a lot of them and they usually cause damage
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overhaul the worm-infested vessel start learning
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formal a ship or large boat Pol. statek
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He would be rescued by a visiting English ship with Captain Woodes Rogers at the helm. start learning
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the wheel or control which guides a ship or boat
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he would be rescued by a visiting English ship with Captain Woodes Rogers at the helm. start learning
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Captain Rogers’ account of what he saw on arrival start learning
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written or spoken description that says what happens in an event or process
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Other accounts describe how adept Selkirk had become at survival start learning
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good at something that needs care and skill [skilful]
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He eventually learnt to outrun goats start learning
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to run faster or further than someone else
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He enjoyed a more peaceful and devout existence start learning
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The evidence uncovered at Aguas Buenas corroborates the stories of Alexander Selkirk’s stay on the island start learning
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to provide information that supports or helps to prove someone else's statement, idea etc
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it provides a fascinating insight into his existence there. start learning
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a sudden clear understanding of something or part of something, especially a complicated situation or idea is an ______ into sth
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We hope that Aguas Buenas may be a site enjoyed by the increasing number of tourists start learning
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a place where something important or interesting happened
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literary to write something such as a letter, a book etc, especially using a pen
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the film was loosely based on the classic literary masterpiece. start learning
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not exact or thoroughly done Example: a _____ translation.
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the film was loosely based on the classic literary masterpiece. start learning
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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
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Was the site of Selkirk's dwellings haphazardly chosen? Shelters are scattered haphazardly about the desert. start learning
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in a way that does not have an obvious order or plan: disapproving
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