Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
composure
/kəmˈpəʊʒə(r)/The state of being calm and in control of your emotions.
treacherous
/ˈtretʃərəs/Extremely dangerous and deceptive; disloyal.
obedience
/əˈbiːdiəns/The act of willingly following rules or doing what you are told.
word of honour
/ˌwɜːd əv ˈɒnə(r)/A serious, solemn promise that can be fully trusted.
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We were all woken early in the morning by a clear, hearty voice calling from the edge of the woods: "Block house ahoy! Here is the doctor." I felt a wave of shame and confusion. Remembering my sneaky, disobedient conduct, and seeing where it had brought me—among dangerous pirates—I was ashamed to look him in the face. Silver was awake at once, cheerful and smiling. "Top of the morning to you, doctor!" he cried. "We have quite a surprise for you, sir. We have a new guest—young Jim, sleeping right beside me!" Dr. Livesey crossed the stockade fence. When he...
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