I CARRY SOME THINGS ASHORE

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Where:Robinson Crusoe for Children I CARRY SOME THINGS ASHORE

Shot

Context:I found two good guns with a bag of shot

Definition:a mass of small metal balls that is fired from a shotgun

Sword
Context:There were also two old swords

Definition:a weapon with a long blade ,and a handle at one end

Rusty

Context:There were also two old swords,very rusty and dull

Definition:affected by rust
He drove them there in a rusty old truck.

Pistol

Contexct:and a pair of big pistols

Definition:a small gun that is held in the hand

Keg

Context:By looking around, I found also three small kegs of powder.

Definition:a small barrel used for storing something such as beer or other alcoholic drinks .

Oar

Context:I had no oars nor any sail for my raft.

Definition:a long pole that is used for rowing a boat .


Current

Context:Just as I thought myself safe, I found that I was entering a strong current

Definition:a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in lake ,or in the

sea which may move faster or in a different direction from the water around it .

The child had been swept out to sea by the current.

Tip over
Context:There the raft stuck fast on an ugly sand bar, and was like to be tipped over.

Definition:make something falling over or turning over .

She tipped the pan over and a dozen fish flopped out.

Plank

Context:With a piece of plank for an oar I pushed the [32] raft toward the shore on my right.

Definition:a long rectangular piece of wood which is fairly thin and which has been roughly cut.

Cove

Context:The raft floated slowly onward until it reached a little cove

Definition:a small bay on the coast.

Ebb

Context: The tide ebbed fast.

Definition:the level of the tide or sea is falling

Fish react to the state of the tide as it ebbs and flows .

What dose "powerhorn " mean?

I MAKE ME A RAFT

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Where:Robinson Crusoe for Children I MAKE ME A RAFT

timber

Timber

Context:There were several long pieces of timber on the deck.

Definition:wood that is used for building houses ,making furniture ,etc.

Framework

Context:They formed a framework that was strong and would not sink.

Definition:a structure that forms a support or frame for something.

There are nine large panels set in a richly carved framework.

Question:

I just don't understand the meaning of "fill the first chest"

Does it mean that begain to eat ?

I FIND A STRANGE LODGING PLACE

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where:Robinson Crusoe for Children I FIND A STRANGE LODGING PLACE

Lodging
Context :I FIND A STRANGE LODGING PLACE

Definition:a place to stay in for a period of time ,which you usually pay for

They were offered free lodging and food in first-class hotels .

Pipe
Context:I had nothing about me but a knife, a pipe, and a little tobacco.

Definition:an object which is used for smoking tobacco or other substances .

Bushy
Context:It was thick and bushy, with long thorns on its branches.

Definition:grows very thickly

Thorn
Context:It was thick and bushy, with long thorns on its branches.

Definition:one of the sharp points on the stem of a plant such as rose bush ,or on the branches
of a tree such as a hawthorn

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Where:Robinson Crusoe for Children I VISIT THE WRECK

Broad daylight
Context: WHEN I awoke it was broad daylight.

Definition:during the day rather than at dush or at light

Mugging in the streets ,even in broad daylight ,was common .

Upright
Context:I could see that the good ship stood upright

Definition:sitting or standing with back straight ,rather than bending or lying down

I cannot stand upright any more.

Wedge
Context:was firmly wedged into the rock.

Definition:force something to remain in particular position by holding it there tightly or by
fixing something next to prevent it from moving


Open the door wide and wedge it with a wad of newspaper

Rigging
Context:all her rigging was gone.

Definition: all the ropes which are used to support a ship's masts and sails

Mast
Context:her masts had been snapped off

Definition:a long vertical pole that is used to support the sails and flags on sailing ships and
yachts


Wade
Context:I waded out as far as I could, and then swam for the ship.

Definition:walk slowly through water with an effort ,usually with legs or the lower part of
your body in the water

The children waded out into the lake.

It is really terrible to meet the nature disaster ,becouse it is difficult to human beings to escape it.It is also sad to see our family or friends dying.The people survived are lucky ,so they should live well ,overcoming the troubles.Here ,I also wish all of the people surviving the earthquake can hand in hand ,live better.

I AM CAST UPON A STRANGE SHORE

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Where:Robinson Crusoe for Children I AM CAST UPON A STRANGE SHORE



Breaker

Context:the breakers were rolling over me.



Definition:big sea wave ,especially at the point when it reaches the shore



The long ,grinding roar of the breakers on the reef.



Hold one's breath

Context:I held my breath and waited.



Definiton:stop breathing for a short while



We all held our breaths till the bomb burst .



Strike out

Context:I struck out with all my might for the dry land.

Definition:swim strongly in order to get there

He struck out for the island .

Lest
Context:I feared lest I should be carried out to sea again.

Definition:to introduce the reason for an action ,when the reason is that something
unpleasant or undesirable may happen if the action does not take place

I had to grab the iron rail at my side lest I slipped off.

Wear out
Contest:I was worn out with the hard struggle, I lay down upon the green grass.

Definition:wear somebody out means make them feel extremely tired ;an informal use

They wore us out with their constant screaming and crying .


I am sorry for haven't written my blog for so long ,today I read a test and learnded some useful phrases .So I think you will gain something after giving efforts .It 's easy to do somenthing one or two times ,but it indeed difficult to do it often ,like ,once a day ,or once a week .So,persistence is very important .