Chapter 1 of The Hawk of Egypt is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Hawk of Egypt is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_." SWINBURNE. . allahu akbar--la ilaha--illa 'llah!"
Chapter 1 of The Hawk of Egypt is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “"_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “"_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."”
decree or designate beforehand
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading “"_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “"_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."”
creating fabric
From this reading “"_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."”
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading “"_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."”
inflected form of “weave” — interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading “"_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."”
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From this reading . allahu akbar--la ilaha--illa 'llah!"
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From this reading . allahu akbar--la ilaha--illa 'llah!"
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
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From this reading . allahu akbar--la ilaha--illa 'llah!"
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From this reading . allahu akbar--la ilaha--illa 'llah!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading . allahu akbar--la ilaha--illa 'llah!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading . allahu akbar--la ilaha--illa 'llah!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
English poet (1837-1909)
From this reading SWINBURNE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
creating fabric
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
inflected form of “weave” — interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_For in the days we know not of Did fate begin Weaving the web of days that wove Your doom_."
Chapter 1 of The Hawk of Egypt by Joan Conquest holds 72 sentences, grouped into 15 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.
Chapter 1 holds 72 sentences of The Hawk of Egypt, unabridged, divided into 15 reading sections.
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