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The book of wonders
The book of wonders

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The book of wonders is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Rudolph J. (Rudolph John) [Editor] Bodmer • Curated US English Learning Edition
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What Happens When We See?
~HOW WE SEE THINGS~ Of course, it is the eyes with which we see things.
When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.
These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.
These rude eyes are, however, not real eyes.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The book of wonders

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The book of wonders is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
What Happens When We See?
/wʌt ˈhæpənz wen wiː siː/
Line 2
~HOW WE SEE THINGS~ Of course, it is the eyes with which we see things.
Line 3
When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.
/wen wiː θɪŋk ʌv ðə θɪŋz wɪð wɪtʃ wiː siː wiː θɪŋk ˈoʊnli ʌv aɪz wɪtʃ ɡɪv ʌs ˈaʊər sens ʌv ˈvɪʒən bʌt ðer ɑːr ˈsɜːrtən fɔːrmz ʌv ˈænəməl laɪf wɪtʃ hæv noʊ aɪz bʌt wɪtʃ hæv wʌt ɑːr kɔːld aɪ spɑːts ɔːr aɪ pɔɪnts wɪtʃ ɑːr ˈsensətɪv tuː laɪt ənd wɪtʃ ɑːr ˈmɪrli spɑːts/
Line 4
These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.
/ðiːz aɪ spɑːts meɪ biː ˈloʊkeɪtəd ɪn ˈeni pɑːrt ʌv ðə ˈbɑːdi ənd ɑːr ˈɔːfən faʊnd ɪn ɡreɪt ˈnʌmbərz ɑːn ðə seɪm ˈbɑːdi/
Line 5
These rude eyes are, however, not real eyes.
/ðiːz ruːd aɪz ɑːr ˌhaʊˈevər nɑːt riːl aɪz/

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forms noun US /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading “When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.”

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Happens verb US /ˈhæpənz/

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “What Happens When We See?”

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located adjective US /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading “These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.”

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numbers noun US /ˈnʌmbərz/

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading “These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.”

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rude adjective US /ruːd/

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading “These rude eyes are, however, not real eyes.”

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sensitive adjective US /ˈsensətɪv/

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading “When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.”

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spots noun US /spɑːts/

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading “When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.”

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vision noun US /ˈvɪʒən/

a vivid mental image

From this reading “When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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

great numbers adjective + noun

In this reading “These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.”

2,878 times in 426,211 chapters
Of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “~HOW WE SEE THINGS~ Of course, it is the eyes with which we see things.”

307,822 times in 426,211 chapters
animal life noun + noun

In this reading “When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.”

1,275 times in 426,211 chapters
any part adjective + noun

In this reading “These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.”

5,250 times in 426,211 chapters
think of verb + particle

keep in mind for attention or consideration

In this reading “When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.”

152,298 times in 426,211 chapters

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading ~HOW WE SEE THINGS~ Of course, it is the eyes with which we see things.

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eyenounUS /aɪ/

the organ of sight

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading ~HOW WE SEE THINGS~ Of course, it is the eyes with which we see things.

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formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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HappensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading What Happens When We See?

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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HOW

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From this reading ~HOW WE SEE THINGS~ Of course, it is the eyes with which we see things.

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howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading These rude eyes are, however, not real eyes.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading ~HOW WE SEE THINGS~ Of course, it is the eyes with which we see things.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ~HOW WE SEE THINGS~ Of course, it is the eyes with which we see things.

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lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/

and nothing more

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These rude eyes are, however, not real eyes.

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numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ~HOW WE SEE THINGS~ Of course, it is the eyes with which we see things.

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oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading These rude eyes are, however, not real eyes.

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rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading These rude eyes are, however, not real eyes.

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sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading What Happens When We See?

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sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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spotsnounUS /spɑːts/

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ~HOW WE SEE THINGS~ Of course, it is the eyes with which we see things.

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thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These eye spots may be located in any part of the body, and are often found in great numbers on the same body.

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THINGSnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading ~HOW WE SEE THINGS~ Of course, it is the eyes with which we see things.

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thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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visionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/

a vivid mental image

From this reading When we think of the things with which we see, we think only of eyes, which give us our sense of vision, but there are certain forms of animal life which have no eyes but which have what are called eye spots or eye points, which are sensitive to light and which are merely spots.

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WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading What Happens When We See?

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WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What Happens When We See?

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WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading What Happens When We See?

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading ~HOW WE SEE THINGS~ Of course, it is the eyes with which we see things.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading ~HOW WE SEE THINGS~ Of course, it is the eyes with which we see things.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 7 of The book of wonders by Rudolph J. (Rudolph John) [Editor] Bodmer holds 426 sentences, grouped into 86 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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Chapter 7 holds 426 sentences of The book of wonders, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.

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