He exchanged a few words with the proprietor, an old acquaintance of his.

他跟一位业主，他的一位老相识交谈了几句。

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The proprietor was a Greek with hairy arms.

这个老板娘是个希腊人，手臂上长满了汗毛。

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Perhaps the proprietor should switch it off at lunchtime.

或许，店主应该在午餐时间将其关闭。

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The proprietor owns all of the property of the business and is responsible for everything.

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The proprietor was a Greek with hairy arms.

这个老板娘是个希腊人，手臂上长满了汗毛。

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On the way out, the proprietor, as they always do, asked me how it went.

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No babysitter today, so it's a 'juggling day' for the proprietor of Absolute Parties.

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The rewards for success may have long term residual value for the proprietor and the community.

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