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[In the novel Treasure Island, originally by R. Louis Stevenson, retold by Rjhon Escott, from Oxford Bookworms Library]
Young Jim Hawkins lies asleep in his bed, dreaming of treasure and adventures at sea. In few days' time, the dream will come true. With his friends Squire Trelawney and Doctor Livesey, he'll leave England in the sailing ship Hispaniola, and start the long voyage south to Treasure Island.
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What is the difference in meaning between (a) and (b)?
a. ... he'll leave England in the sailing ship Hispaniola ...
b. ... he'll leave England by the sailing ship Hispaniola ...
Young Jim Hawkins lies asleep in his bed, dreaming of treasure and adventures at sea. In few days' time, the dream will come true. With his friends Squire Trelawney and Doctor Livesey, he'll leave England in the sailing ship Hispaniola, and start the long voyage south to Treasure Island.
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What is the difference in meaning between (a) and (b)?
a. ... he'll leave England in the sailing ship Hispaniola ...
b. ... he'll leave England by the sailing ship Hispaniola ...