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In traveling, a companion; in life, sympathy.

It's usually the islanders who can see the mainland most clearly.

He's convinced he's the center of the universe, but to everyone around him it's just plain selfishness, isn't it.

The book's shortcoming is that even though the married author advocates not marrying, it lacks persuasiveness.

That's just something you thought you heard.

That's my line, actually.

Ethnic minorities are fighting against prejudice, poverty, and oppression.

Thanks to you, my depression really does just vanish.

Can computers really translate literary works and the like?

You really are terribly forgetful, aren't you.

I gave my last bit of money to that poor boy.

I was drawn to that girl.

Until that point, I had never seen so much money.

I'm quitting smoking after this last one.

I'm an extremely honest man.

I'm on your side.

My dream is to make it as a Hollywood actor.

The defector crossed the border safely.

Where the treasure is hidden remains a mystery to this day.

She is just as smart as he is.

She seems happiest when she's with him.

For some reason, I have no urge to hurry. I have plenty of time.

She has a Turkish boyfriend.

So to start: my main area of activity is the lower reaches of the Yoro River.

I have an exam next week.

It's hard to predict what tomorrow's weather will be like.

That actor really played the cowboy role better than any other actor.

Really? This is a surprise.

The main store was raided by the police.

Reading books is really interesting.