2. Lesson: I still suffer nightmares from the day I fought off pirates with a hosepipe

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fight off
I fought off pirates with a hosepipe
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to succeed in getting rid of sth and letting it overcome you is to ___ it ____.
hose
I fought off pirates with a hosepipe
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a flexible pipe, for conveying a liquid or gas.
high seas
he was looking for an adventure on the high seas.
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The ________ are the seas which are not controlled by any country
call on/upon
he could never have imagined that he would be called upon to defend the Seabourn Spirit against an attack by a marauding band of pirates
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When you ____ sb to do sth, you say publicly that you want them to do it. To make a demand on sb.
maraud
he could never have imagined that he would be called upon to defend the Seabourn Spirit against an attack by a marauding band of pirates
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To wander or raid in search of plunder
marauder
he could never have imagined that he would be called upon to defend the Seabourn Spirit against an attack by a marauding band of pirates
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A ____ is a person or animal that goes from one place to another looking for something to kill or steal
blast
pirates who blasted a hole in the ship's side with a rocket-propelled grenade.
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to destroy (something or someone) by using explosives or other great force
astonish
The 41-year-old hero's astonishing courage was rewarded by the Queen
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to fill with amazement; surprise greatly.
gallantry
she presented him with the Queen's Gallantry Medal,
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conspicuous courage, esp. in war; polite attentiveness to women.
award
the Queen's Gallantry Medal, the third-highest civilian bravery award.
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Money or a prize given to a person for doing sth well. It follows an official decision.
commend
He received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery.
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to formally praise (someone or something
disorder
But the terrifying experience has left Mr Groves with post-traumatic stress disorder
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an illness of the mind or body. Pol. choroba, zaburzenia.
sabbatical
he decided to take a sabbatical.
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a period of time when college or university teachers are allowed to stop their usual work in order to study or travel, usually while continuing to be paid.
liner
a 10,000-ton liner carrying just 200 passengers
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A ______ is a large ship for carrying passengers in great comfort on long journeys.
spot
a small fishing boat had been spotted off the rear of the ship.
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to see or notice (someone or something) usually when it involves looking hard
off
a small fishing boat had been spotted off the rear of the ship.
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away from a place or position
rear
a small fishing boat had been spotted off the rear of the ship.
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(at) the back (of something)
no mistaking
'There was no mistaking the fact they wanted to kill me,
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It is easy to recognise = there is ________.
reassure
The captain was trying to reassure terrified passengers
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to comfort (someone) and stop them from worrying
head for
encouraging them to head for the relative safety of the dining room.
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to go or cause to go (towards).
excruciating
Instantly, an excruciating pain hit my left ear.
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(of pain) extreme
master-at-arms
lay there, thinking it was the end, until Som, the Master of Arms, appeared and dragged me across the deck, saving my life
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a chief police officer on a merchant vessel
Gurkha
Som, a former Gurkha,
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a member of a Hindu people, descended from Brahmins and Rajputs, living chiefly in Nepal, where they achieved dominance after being driven from India by the Muslims. A member of this people serving as a soldier in the Indian or British army.
flashback
He regularly suffers flashbacks.
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a short part of a film, story or play that goes back to events in the past; a transition in a novel, film, etc., to an earlier scene or event.
launch
He has launched a damages claim against the Liner Company
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to send (something) out, such as a new ship into water or a rocket into space
damages
He has launched a damages claim against the Liner Company
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money which is paid to someone by a person or organization who has been responsible for causing them some injury or loss
negligent
accusing it of negligence
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habitually neglecting duties, responsibilities, etc.; lacking attention, care, or concern; neglectful
raid
to raid in search of plunder
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Pol. atakować, napaść, przeprowadzić nalot.
jet
Michael grabbed a high-pressure hose and returned fire with a jet of water.
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a thin stream of something, such as water or gas, which is forced out of a small hole
plunder
To wander or raid in search of plunder
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goods stolen forcefully from (a place), esp. during a war; to steal (goods) forcefully.
negligence
accusing it of negligence
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Pol. niedbalstwo, niedopatrzenie, zaniedbanie.

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