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wheel of fortune

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wheel of fortune
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) (in mythology and literature) a revolving device spun by a deity of fate selecting random changes in the affairs of man Often shortened to wheel


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There he stopped before a public-house, under the sign of "The Wheel of Fortune," and, after examining the place outside, went in.
But while Nicholas was considering these questions and still could reach no clear solution of what puzzled him so, the wheel of fortune in the service, as often happens, turned in his favor.
It's this steam, you see, that has made the difference; it drives on every wheel double pace, and the wheel of fortune along with 'em, as our Mr.
 
 
 
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