The real Robinson Crusoe 2

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za sterem start learning		at the helm he would be rescued by a visiting English ship with Captain Woodes Rogers at the helm.
written or spoken description that says what happens in an event or process start learning		account Captain Rogers’ account of what he saw on arrival
good at something that needs care and skill [skilful] start learning		adept at Other accounts describe how adept Selkirk had become at survival
to run faster or further than someone else start learning		outrun He eventually learnt to outrun goats
deeply religious, pious start learning		devout He enjoyed a more peaceful and devout existence
to provide information that supports or helps to prove someone else's statement, idea etc start learning		corroborate The evidence uncovered at Aguas Buenas corroborates the stories of Alexander Selkirk’s stay on the island
a sudden clear understanding of something or part of something, especially a complicated situation or idea is an ______ into sth start learning		insight it provides a fascinating insight into his existence there.
a place where something important or interesting happened start learning		site We hope that Aguas Buenas may be a site enjoyed by the increasing number of tourists
literary to write something such as a letter, a book etc, especially using a pen start learning		pen he penned the novel,
not exact or thoroughly done Example: a _____ translation. start learning		loose the film was loosely based on the classic literary masterpiece.
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 start learning		masterpiece the film was loosely based on the classic literary masterpiece.
in a way that does not have an obvious order or plan: disapproving start learning		haphazardly Shelters are scattered haphazardly about the desert. Was the site of Selkirk's dwellings haphazardly chosen?

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