Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
harbour
/ˈhɑː.bər/An area of water next to the coast where ships and boats can stay safely
tombstone
/ˈtuːm.stəʊn/A large stone placed over a grave, usually carved with the dead person's name and dates
nuisance
/ˈnjuː.səns/A thing, person, or situation that is annoying or causes minor trouble
disgust
/dɪsˈɡʌst/A strong feeling of dislike, disapproval, or sickness caused by something unpleasant
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Lucy met me at the station in Whitby, looking lovelier than ever, and we drove up to our rooms at the Crescent. Whitby is a charming seaside town. The little river Esk runs through a deep green valley into the harbour, with the red-roofed houses of the old town crowded on one side and the dramatic ruins of Whitby Abbey standing proudly on the hill above. Between the town and the abbey lies the old parish church, surrounded by a large graveyard full of tombstones. This churchyard has quickly become my favourite spot. People often sit on the benches here...
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