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The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts

Chapter I · Act 01: The Chronicle of The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts — The Origin & The Heroic Quest

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But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.
But Rosalie would not hear of this.
No, Prince,’ she said; since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.
Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.
Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.
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The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts

Chapter I · Act 01: The Chronicle of The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts — The Origin & The Heroic Quest

Chapter 1 of The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts is here in full — 2590 sentences across 518 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 272/518 · 5 reading units · Lines 1356–1360

Line 1
But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.
Line 2
But Rosalie would not hear of this.
Line 3
No, Prince,’ she said; ‘since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.
/noʊ prɪns ʃiː sed sɪns juː ɑːr hiːr ðɪs ˈaɪlənd noʊ ˈlɔːŋɡər fiːlz ə ˈprɪzən/
Line 4
Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.
/bɪˈsaɪdz juː ɑːr ˈʌndər ðə prəˈtekʃən ʌv ə ˈferi huː ˈɔːlweɪz ˈvɪzɪts jɔːr ˈfɑːðərz kɔːrt æt ðɪs ˈsiːzən/
Line 5
Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.
/ɡoʊ ˈɪnstəntli ənd siːk hɜːr ənd wen ʃiː ɪz faʊnd ˌɪmˈplɔːr ðə ɡɪft ʌv əˈnʌðər stoʊn wɪð ˈsɪmələr ˈpaʊərz/

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expose verb US /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading “But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.”

Fairy noun US /ˈferi/

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading “Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.”

feels noun US /fiːlz/

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading “‘No, Prince,’ she said; ‘since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.”

fury noun US /ˈfjʊri/

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading “But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.”

implore verb US /ˌɪmˈplɔːr/

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading “Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.”

Isle noun US /aɪl/

a small island

From this reading “But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.”

protection noun US /prəˈtekʃən/

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading “Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.”

visits noun US /ˈvɪzɪts/

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading “Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading ‘No, Prince,’ she said; ‘since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

courtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/

an opposing military force

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

FairynounUS /ˈferi/

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.

father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.

feelsnounUS /fiːlz/

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading ‘No, Prince,’ she said; ‘since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.

furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

giftnounUS /ɡɪft/

something acquired without compensation

From this reading Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.

GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.

GoldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading But Rosalie would not hear of this.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading ‘No, Prince,’ she said; ‘since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

imploreverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːr/

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.

islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading ‘No, Prince,’ she said; ‘since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.

IslenounUS /aɪl/

a small island

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/

for more time

From this reading ‘No, Prince,’ she said; ‘since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.

magicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading ‘No, Prince,’ she said; ‘since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.

PrincenounUS /prɪns/

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading ‘No, Prince,’ she said; ‘since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.

protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.

proveverbUS /pruːv/

be shown or be found to be

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

Rosalie

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From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘No, Prince,’ she said; ‘since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.

saveprepositionUS /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.

seekverbUS /siːk/

try to get or reach

From this reading Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.

serveverbUS /sɜːrv/

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ‘No, Prince,’ she said; ‘since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.

similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading ‘No, Prince,’ she said; ‘since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.

stonenounUS /stoʊn/

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.

visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Go instantly and seek her, and when she is found implore the gift of another stone with similar powers.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But this did not prove easy, for the magic stone would only serve for one person at a time, and in order to save Rosalie the Prince of the Golden Isle would have to expose himself to the fury of his enemy.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘No, Prince,’ she said; ‘since you are here this island no longer feels a prison.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.

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