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Alice and Beatrice
Alice and Beatrice

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Alice and Beatrice is here in full — 55 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Grandmamma • Curated US English Learning Edition
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VISIT TO GRANDMAMMA—WALKS TO THE SEA-SHORE—BATHING IN THE SEA.
ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.
They were staying with their grandmamma.
Alice and Beatrice were very glad to be with their grandmamma, for she lived in the country and near the sea.
They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.
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Alice and Beatrice

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Alice and Beatrice is here in full — 55 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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VISIT TO GRANDMAMMA—WALKS TO THE SEA-SHORE—BATHING IN THE SEA.
Line 2
ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.
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They were staying with their grandmamma.
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Alice and Beatrice were very glad to be with their grandmamma, for she lived in the country and near the sea.
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They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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bathing noun US /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading “VISIT TO GRANDMAMMA—WALKS TO THE SEA-SHORE—BATHING IN THE SEA.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Beatrice noun US /ˈbiːətrəs/

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading “ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.”

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fields noun US /fiːldz/

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading “They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.”

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hills noun US /hɪlz/

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading “They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.”

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liked adjective US /laɪkt/

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading “They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.”

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sides noun US /saɪdz/

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading “They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.”

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staying verb US /ˈsteɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “They were staying with their grandmamma.”

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walks noun US /wɔːks/

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading “VISIT TO GRANDMAMMA—WALKS TO THE SEA-SHORE—BATHING IN THE SEA.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

green fields noun + noun

In this reading “They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.”

1,727 times in 426,211 chapters
six years noun + noun

In this reading “ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.”

7,443 times in 426,211 chapters
little girls adjective + noun counted as “little girl”

a youthful female person

In this reading “ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.”

51,659 times in 426,211 chapters
high hills adjective + noun counted as “high hill”

In this reading “They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.”

1,778 times in 426,211 chapters
wide sea adjective + noun

In this reading “They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.”

602 times in 426,211 chapters
about four preposition + noun

In this reading “ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.”

7,481 times in 426,211 chapters
pretty flowers adjective + noun counted as “pretty flower”

In this reading “They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.”

619 times in 426,211 chapters
lived in verb + particle counted as “live in”

live in the house where one works

In this reading “Alice and Beatrice were very glad to be with their grandmamma, for she lived in the country and near the sea.”

64,539 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 59

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

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.

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agenounUS /eɪdʒ/

how long something has existed

From this reading ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.

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ALICE

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From this reading ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.

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BATHINGnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading VISIT TO GRANDMAMMA—WALKS TO THE SEA-SHORE—BATHING IN THE SEA.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Alice and Beatrice were very glad to be with their grandmamma, for she lived in the country and near the sea.

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BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.

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countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Alice and Beatrice were very glad to be with their grandmamma, for she lived in the country and near the sea.

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downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Alice and Beatrice were very glad to be with their grandmamma, for she lived in the country and near the sea.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.

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fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.

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gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Alice and Beatrice were very glad to be with their grandmamma, for she lived in the country and near the sea.

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goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

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

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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GRANDMAMMA

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VISIT TO GRANDMAMMA—WALKS TO THE SEA-SHORE—BATHING IN THE SEA.

Pending verification
greennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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hillsnounUS /hɪlz/

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading VISIT TO GRANDMAMMA—WALKS TO THE SEA-SHORE—BATHING IN THE SEA.

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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.

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livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Alice and Beatrice were very glad to be with their grandmamma, for she lived in the country and near the sea.

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lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Alice and Beatrice were very glad to be with their grandmamma, for she lived in the country and near the sea.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SEAnounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading VISIT TO GRANDMAMMA—WALKS TO THE SEA-SHORE—BATHING IN THE SEA.

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SEA-SHORE

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VISIT TO GRANDMAMMA—WALKS TO THE SEA-SHORE—BATHING IN THE SEA.

Pending verification
seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading Alice and Beatrice were very glad to be with their grandmamma, for she lived in the country and near the sea.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.

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stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They were staying with their grandmamma.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading VISIT TO GRANDMAMMA—WALKS TO THE SEA-SHORE—BATHING IN THE SEA.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were staying with their grandmamma.

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TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading They were staying with their grandmamma.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading VISIT TO GRANDMAMMA—WALKS TO THE SEA-SHORE—BATHING IN THE SEA.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Alice and Beatrice were very glad to be with their grandmamma, for she lived in the country and near the sea.

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VISITverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading VISIT TO GRANDMAMMA—WALKS TO THE SEA-SHORE—BATHING IN THE SEA.

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walknounUS /wɔːk/

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

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WALKSnounUS /wɔːks/

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading VISIT TO GRANDMAMMA—WALKS TO THE SEA-SHORE—BATHING IN THE SEA.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading They liked to see the green fields, full of pretty flowers, and to play in the nice large garden, and to walk up and down the high hills that were on all sides of the house, and also they liked to go to the sea-shore and look on the wide sea.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were staying with their grandmamma.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading ALICE and Beatrice were two little girls of about four and six years of age.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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Visit
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Grandmamma
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Walks
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Sea-shore
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