The real Robinson Crusoe 2

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za sterem
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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
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account
Captain Rogers’ account of what he saw on arrival
good at something that needs care and skill [skilful]
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adept at
Other accounts describe how adept Selkirk had become at survival
to run faster or further than someone else
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outrun
He eventually learnt to outrun goats
deeply religious, pious
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devout
He enjoyed a more peaceful and devout existence
to provide information that supports or helps to prove someone else's statement, idea etc
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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
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insight
it provides a fascinating insight into his existence there.
a place where something important or interesting happened
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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
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pen
he penned the novel,
not exact or thoroughly done
Example: a _____ translation.
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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
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masterpiece
the film was loosely based on the classic literary masterpiece.
in a way that does not have an obvious order or plan:
disapproving
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haphazardly
Shelters are scattered haphazardly about the desert.
Was the site of Selkirk's dwellings haphazardly chosen?

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