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Robinson Crusoe

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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CHAPTER XIX.

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CHAPTER XIX.
RETURN TO ENGLAND
Having done all this I left them the next day, and went on board the
ship.
We prepared immediately to sail, but did not weigh that night.
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Robinson Crusoe

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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Reading 1/107 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CHAPTER XIX.
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RETURN TO ENGLAND
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Having done all this I left them the next day, and went on board the
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ship.
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We prepared immediately to sail, but did not weigh that night.
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and

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board

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but

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From this reading We prepared immediately to sail, but did not weigh that night.

CHAPTER

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From this reading CHAPTER XIX.

day

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did

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done

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ENGLAND

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From this reading RETURN TO ENGLAND

Having

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I

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immediately

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left

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next

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night

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not

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on

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prepared

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RETURN

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From this reading RETURN TO ENGLAND

sail

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ship

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From this reading ship.

that

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the

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them

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this

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TO

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From this reading RETURN TO ENGLAND

We

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weigh

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went

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XIX

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From this reading CHAPTER XIX.

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 18?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "CHAPTER XIX....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: CHAPTER XIX.
Narrator: Brazils, of above a thousand pounds a year, as sure as an estate of