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1
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
2
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
22
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From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
23
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From this reading We can, therefore, express the position of affairs by the little diagram annexed (Fig. 23).
3
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
4
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
5
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
6
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
affairs
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From this reading We can, therefore, express the position of affairs by the little diagram annexed (Fig. 23).
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
alleys
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From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
also
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
annexed
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From this reading We can, therefore, express the position of affairs by the little diagram annexed (Fig. 23).
any
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From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
arrived
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The four open spaces where four passages end are not reckoned as "passages."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
B
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From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
blind
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From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
C
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can, therefore, express the position of affairs by the little diagram annexed (Fig. 23).
case
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
D
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
diagram
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From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
differentnounUS /ˈdifferent/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
dotted
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
E
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
end
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From this reading The four open spaces where four passages end are not reckoned as "passages."
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
to show or communicate a feeling or idea
From this reading We can, therefore, express the position of affairs by the little diagram annexed (Fig. 23).
F
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
Fig
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From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
four
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From this reading The four open spaces where four passages end are not reckoned as "passages."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
get
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
getting
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
go
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From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
how
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From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
indicated
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We can, therefore, express the position of affairs by the little diagram annexed (Fig. 23).
many
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From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
marked
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
maze
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From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The four open spaces where four passages end are not reckoned as "passages."
Now
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From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The four open spaces where four passages end are not reckoned as "passages."
other
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
passagenounUS /ˈpassage/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
passages
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From this reading The four open spaces where four passages end are not reckoned as "passages."
position
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From this reading We can, therefore, express the position of affairs by the little diagram annexed (Fig. 23).
reckoned
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From this reading The four open spaces where four passages end are not reckoned as "passages."
route
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From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
routes
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From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
seen
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From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
Similarly
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
spaces
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From this reading The four open spaces where four passages end are not reckoned as "passages."
stars
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
suppressed
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From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
there
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From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading We can, therefore, express the position of affairs by the little diagram annexed (Fig. 23).
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
three
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
twice
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From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
ways
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From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now, how many different routes are there from A to B in this maze if we must never in any route go along the same passage twice?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It will be found that, in any case, we must go from A to C, and also from F to B. But when we have arrived at C there are three ways, marked 1, 2, 3, of getting to D. Similarly, when we get to E there are three ways, marked 4, 5, 6, of getting to F. We have also the dotted route from C to E, the other dotted route from D to F, and the passage from D to E, indicated by stars.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The four open spaces where four passages end are not reckoned as "passages."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In the diagram (Fig. 22) it will be seen that I have again suppressed the blind alleys.
