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The Two Destinies

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

Chapter 24 of The Two Destinies is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Wilkie Collins • Curated US English Learning Edition
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In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.
I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.
On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.
Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.
My mother's childhood and early life had been passed on the southern shores of England.
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The Two Destinies

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

Chapter 24 of The Two Destinies is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.
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I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.
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On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.
/ɑːn maɪ rɪˈtɜːrn aɪ wɑːz ɡriːvd tuː əbˈzɜːrv ə tʃeɪndʒ fɔːr ðə wɜːrs fɔːr wɪtʃ hɜːr ˈletərz hæd nɑːt priˈperd miː/
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Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.
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My mother's childhood and early life had been passed on the southern shores of England.
/maɪ ˈmʌðərz ˈtʃaɪldhʊd ənd ˈɜːrli laɪf hæd bɪn pæst ɑːn ðə ˈsʌðərn ʃɔːrz ʌv ˈɪŋɡlənd/

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attributed verb US /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading “Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.”

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climate noun US /ˈklaɪmət/

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading “Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.”

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Consulting verb US /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading “Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.”

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failing noun US /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/

a flaw or weak point

From this reading “Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.”

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grieved verb US /ɡriːvd/

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading “On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.”

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removable adjective US /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

capable of being removed or taken away or dismissed

From this reading “Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.”

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shores noun US /ʃɔːrz/

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading “My mother's childhood and early life had been passed on the southern shores of England.”

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unwillingly adverb US /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/

in an unwilling manner

From this reading “I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.”

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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 On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.

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againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My mother's childhood and early life had been passed on the southern shores of England.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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causenounUS /kɑːz/

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.

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childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading My mother's childhood and early life had been passed on the southern shores of England.

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climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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ConsultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.

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earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading My mother's childhood and early life had been passed on the southern shores of England.

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easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading My mother's childhood and early life had been passed on the southern shores of England.

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failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.

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foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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healthnounUS /helθ/

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.

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homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.

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lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.

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lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading My mother's childhood and early life had been passed on the southern shores of England.

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MacGlue

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From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.

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noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/

being perceived or observed

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.

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ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading My mother's childhood and early life had been passed on the southern shores of England.

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preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.

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removableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

capable of being removed or taken away or dismissed

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.

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roundnounUS /raʊnd/

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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sea-voyage

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From this reading I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.

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seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.

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shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.

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shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading My mother's childhood and early life had been passed on the southern shores of England.

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southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading My mother's childhood and early life had been passed on the southern shores of England.

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tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.

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tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Consulting our medical friend, Mr. MacGlue, I found that he, too, had noticed my mother's failing health, but that he attributed it to an easily removable cause--to the climate of Scotland.

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unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/

in an unwilling manner

From this reading I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.

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veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading I had left her for my sea-voyage very unwillingly--seeing that she was in delicate health.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading In ten days I was at home again--and my mother's arms were round me.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.

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worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading On my return, I was grieved to observe a change for the worse, for which her letters had not prepared me.

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