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1Woe to the city of blood, full of lies, full of plunder, never without victims! 2The crack of whips, the clatter of wheels, galloping horses and jolting chariots! 3Charging cavalry, flashing swords and glittering spears! Many casualties, piles of d

Nahum 那鸿书02

1An attacker advances against you, Nineveh . Guard the fortress, watch the road, brace yourselves, marshal all your strength! 2The Lord will restore the splendor of Jacob like the splendor of Israel, though destroyers have laid them waste and have r

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2007-10-04, Elephant Baby 象宝宝

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2006年VOA标准英语-Ghana's Weak Currency Problematic for Business

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