The real Robinson Crusoe 1

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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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unearth
Now archaeologists have unearthed fresh evidence about the real-life Crusoe
relating to literature
Pol. literacki
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literary
The legendary literary story
to be left alone on a lonely island because your ship has sunk is to be ____.
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cast away
Robinson Crusoe cast away on a desert island,
to attract someone very much, and hold their attention
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captivate
The legendary literary story has captivated readers for centuries.
to be left in a place where there are no other people and where you cannot escape
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maroon
He was marooned on a small tropical island in the Pacific Ocean
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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post
The postholes were discovered near a fresh water stream
to keep watching carefully for something or someone, especially for danger
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keep a lookout
he would be able to keep a lookout for potential enemies.
an argument etc that makes you feel certain that something is true or that you must do something about it
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compelling
the most compelling evidence of all is the discovery of a pair of navigational dividers.
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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dividers
a pair of navigational dividers.
relating to ships, boats, or sailing
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nautical
a nautical instrument was discovered, along with proof of a campsite dwelling,
to have a quarrel with sb about sth
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fall out with sb over sth
he fell out with his commander over the seaworthiness of the Cinque Ports,
a ship that is _______ is in a suitable condition to sail
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seaworthy
he fell out with his commander over the seaworthiness of the Cinque Ports,
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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the Cinque Ports
he fell out with his commander over the seaworthiness of the Cinque Ports,
to be on a ship, plane, or train is to be _____ it.
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aboard
a boat they were aboard during a privateering voyage.
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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privateer
a privateering voyage.
to repair or change the necessary parts in a machine, system etc that is not working correctly
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overhaul
He wanted to overhaul the worm-infested vessel after landing
Pol. robak
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worm
worm-infested vessel
if insects, rats etc _____ a place, there are a lot of them and they usually cause damage
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infest
He decided to remain behind on the island to overhaul the worm-infested vessel
formal a ship or large boat
Pol. statek
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vessel
overhaul the worm-infested vessel
the wheel or control which guides a ship or boat
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helm
He would be rescued by a visiting English ship with Captain Woodes Rogers at the helm.

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