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the clocks were striking thirteen

INTO JAPANESE

時計は１ ３の目を引いていた

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the clock caught the eye of thirteen

INTO JAPANESE

時計は１ ３人の目に留まった

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the clock caught the eye of thirteen people

INTO JAPANESE

時計は１ ３人の人々の目に留まった

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the clock caught the eye of thirteen people