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There was a dog and I was scared

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犬がいて怖かった

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I was scared to have a dog

INTO JAPANESE

私は犬を飼うのが怖かった

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I was scared to keep a dog

INTO JAPANESE

私は犬を飼うのが怖かった

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I was scared to keep a dog