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On the wings of fate
On the wings of fate

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of On the wings of fate is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.
THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.
There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.
No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.
This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

On the wings of fate

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of On the wings of fate is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 12/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 56–60

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They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.
/ðeɪ meɪ nɑːt riːtʃ ðə ˈriːdərz æt ə ˈdɪstəns ˈprɑːmptli ɑːn əˈkaʊnt ʌv dɪˈleɪz ɪn ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
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THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.
/ðə ˈiːɡəl ˈsɪriz ˈprɪnsɪpli ˈkɑːpiraɪts ˈeləɡənt ˈkʌlərd ˈkʌvərz ðə raɪt bʊks æt ðə raɪt praɪs waɪl ðə bʊks ɪn ðə nuː ˈiːɡəl ˈsɪriz ɑːr ənˈdaʊtɪdli ˈbetər ˈvæljuː ˈbiːɪŋ ˈbɪɡər bʊks ðə ˈstɔːriz ˈɔːfərd tuː ðə ˈpʌblɪk ɪn ðɪs laɪn mʌst nɑːt biː ˈʌndərˈestəmeɪtɪd/
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There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.
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No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.
/noʊ ˈʌðər ˈpʌblɪʃər ɪn ðə wɜːrld hæz ə laɪn ðæt kənˈteɪnz soʊ ˈmeni ˈdɪfərənt ˈtaɪtəlz nɔːr kæn ˈeni ˈpʌblɪʃər ˈevər hoʊp tuː sɪˈkjʊr bʊks ðæt wɪl mætʃ ðoʊz ɪn ðə ˈiːɡəl ˈsɪriz ɪn ˈkwɑːləti/
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This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.
/ðɪs ɪz ðə ˌpaɪəˈnɪr laɪn ʌv ˈkɑːpiraɪtɪd ˈnɑːvəlz ənd ðæt ɪt hæz strʌk ˈpɑːpjələr ˈfænsi dʒʌst raɪt ɪz ˈpruːvən baɪ ðə fækt ðæt fɔːr fɪfˈtiːn jɪrz ɪt hæz bɪn ðə fɜːrst tʃɔɪs ʌv əˈmerəkən ˈriːdərz/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

copyrighted adjective US /ˈkɑːpiraɪtɪd/

(of literary or musical or dramatic or artistic work) protected by copyright

From this reading “There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.”

Copyrights noun US /ˈkɑːpiraɪts/

plural of “copyright” — a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading “THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.”

delays noun US /dɪˈleɪz/

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading “They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.”

pioneer noun US /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading “This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.”

proven adjective US /ˈpruːvən/

established beyond doubt

From this reading “This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.”

publisher noun US /ˈpʌblɪʃər/

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading “No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.”

transportation noun US /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/

a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

From this reading “They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.”

underestimated verb US /ˈʌndərˈestəmeɪtɪd/

past form of “underestimate” — assign too low a value to

From this reading “THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

fifteen years noun + noun

In this reading “This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.”

four hundred noun + noun

the exclusive social set of a city

In this reading “There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.”

famous authors adjective + noun counted as “famous author”

In this reading “There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.”

on account preposition + noun

In this reading “They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.”

at a distance preposition + article + noun counted as “at … distance”

In this reading “They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.”

in the world preposition + article + noun counted as “in … world”

In this reading “No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.”

for fifteen preposition + noun

In this reading “This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/

large or big relative to something else

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

BOOKSnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

cannot

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From this reading There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.

choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

ColoredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

copyrightedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪtɪd/

(of literary or musical or dramatic or artistic work) protected by copyright

From this reading There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.

CopyrightsnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪts/

plural of “copyright” — a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

CoversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

delaysnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

EAGLEnounUS /ˈiːɡəl/

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

ElegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.

fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/

something many people believe that is false

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

matchverbUS /mætʃ/

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.

pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

PRICEnounUS /praɪs/

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

PrincipallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/

for the most part

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/

with little or no delay

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/

established beyond doubt

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

RIGHTadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/

get by special effort

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

SERIESnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/

a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

From this reading They may not reach the readers, at a distance, promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

underestimatedverbUS /ˈʌndərˈestəmeɪtɪd/

past form of “underestimate” — assign too low a value to

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/

without doubt; certainly

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There are over four hundred copyrighted books by famous authors, which cannot be had in any other line.

WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading THE EAGLE SERIES Principally Copyrights Elegant Colored Covers “THE RIGHT BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE” While the books in the New Eagle Series are undoubtedly better value, being bigger books, the stories offered to the public in this line must not be underestimated.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading No other publisher in the world has a line that contains so many different titles, nor can any publisher ever hope to secure books that will match those in the Eagle Series in quality.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyrighted novels, and that it has struck popular fancy just right is proven by the fact that for fifteen years it has been the first choice of American readers.

Chapter 1 of On the wings of fate by Effie Adelaide Rowlands holds 108 sentences, grouped into 22 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Weekly
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