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{{parBB|part=1 |paragraph=27}} Like 26). The abacus has 20 small beads & one large one. If the heap contains more than 20 plates, the large bead is moved. (So the large bead in some way corresponds to the word “many”). | {{parBB|part=1 |paragraph=27}} Like 26). The abacus has 20 small beads & one large one. If the heap contains more than 20 plates, the large bead is moved. (So the large bead in some way corresponds to the word “many”). | ||
{{parBB|part=1 |paragraph=28}} Like 26). If the heap contains n plates, n being more than 20 but less than 40, B moves n | {{parBB|part=1 |paragraph=28}} Like 26). If the heap contains n plates, n being more than 20 but less than 40, B moves {{Nowrap|n − 20}} beads, shews A the abacus thus set, & claps his hand once. | ||
{{parBB|part=1 |paragraph=29}} A & B use the numerals of the decimal system (written or spoken) up to 20. The child learning this language learns these {{Brown Book Ts reference|Ts-310,26}} numerals by heart, etc., as in 2). | {{parBB|part=1 |paragraph=29}} A & B use the numerals of the decimal system (written or spoken) up to 20. The child learning this language learns these {{Brown Book Ts reference|Ts-310,26}} numerals by heart, etc., as in 2). | ||