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The Century World's Fair Book for Boys and Girls

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of The Century World's Fair Book for Boys and Girls is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.
So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.
Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”
But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, It’s all right.”
The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.
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The Century World's Fair Book for Boys and Girls

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of The Century World's Fair Book for Boys and Girls is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.
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So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.
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Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”
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But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”
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The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Agricultural adjective US /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading “_Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.”

Bill's noun US /bɪlz/

possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

challenged verb US /ˈtʃæləndʒd/

past form of “challenge” — take exception to

From this reading “Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!””

dismiss verb US /dɪˈsmɪs/

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading “_Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.”

Douglass noun US /ˈdʌɡləs/

United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)

From this reading “So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.”

equipped adjective US /ɪˈkwɪpt/

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading “So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.”

license noun US /ˈlaɪsəns/

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading “Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!””

photographer noun US /fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/

someone who takes photographs professionally

From this reading “_Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.”

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.

fully equipped adverb + adjective

In this reading “So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.”

during the forenoon preposition + article + noun counted as “during … forenoon”

In this reading “The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.”

five dollars noun + noun counted as “five dollar”

In this reading “_Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.”

at the Hotel preposition + article + noun counted as “at … hotel”

In this reading “_Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.”

two boys noun + noun counted as “two boy”

In this reading “So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.”

for a week preposition + article + noun counted as “for … week”

In this reading “_Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.”

for five preposition + noun

In this reading “_Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.”

All words in this reading · 116

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

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

AgriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

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 But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/

a quantity of money

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/

possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.

BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

BuildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/

equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

cardnounUS /kɑːrd/

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

caredverbUS /kerd/

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/

past form of “challenge” — take exception to

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

DouglassnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/

United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)

From this reading So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.

equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.

examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

forenoonnoun

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

GoingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

HallnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

Harry's

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From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

here's

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From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

HinounUS /haɪ/

an expression of greeting

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

HithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

It's

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From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

JacknounUS /dʒæk/

a small worthless amount

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

kodak

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From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

LettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

LunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/

take the midday meal

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

MachinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/

and nothing more

From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

note-book

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From this reading So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/

having official authority or sanction

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/

yielding a fair profit

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/

approval to do something

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

photographernounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/

someone who takes photographs professionally

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

ProposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

risknounUS /rɪsk/

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/

get by special effort

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

ShowverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

sketch-book

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From this reading So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.

snap-shots

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From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.

takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

ticket-taker

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From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

ticket-takers

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From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

wavedverbUS /weɪvd/

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading But, as it turned out, neither ticket-taker cared to examine the card, and Philip merely waved it, saying, “It’s all right.”

weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading _Going after Letters_ — _The Agricultural Building_ — _Machinery Hall_ — _Lunch at the Hotel_ — _Harry’s Proposal_ — _Buffalo Bill’s Great Show._ On Saturday, Philip had heard that for five dollars he could secure permission to use his kodak for a week, and by going to the office of the official photographer on that day and paying the necessary amount, he was able to dismiss from his mind any anxiety about carrying his camera.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading The day was too rainy to risk taking snap-shots, and Philip carried the camera during the forenoon only, and was glad to leave it behind at the hotel when he returned to lunch.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Hitherto Philip had been asked but once to exhibit the license, but this time he was challenged by one of the ticket-takers, who shouted to another, “Hi, Jack, here’s a kodak!”

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading So on Monday the two boys and Mr. Douglass entered the grounds, fully equipped with note-book, sketch-book, and camera.

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