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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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traveled around the countryside

To make this gift more special, they often write messages or wishes on the lanterns before they are launched. Thus, it seems the mood of the festival is much the same as when it first started in the 19th century. At that time, there were many bandits that traveled around the countryside, especially during the Chinese New Year.

I can't figure out why many bandits "traveled" around the countryside. I think it makes more sense to write "ran and hid around the countryside. So what on earth does "traveled" in the above mean to you? It is not "toured," is it?
  

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Angliholic To make this gift more special, they often write messages or wishes on the lanterns before they are launched. Thus, it seems the mood of the festival is much the same as when it first started in the 19th century. At that time, there were many bandits that traveled around the countryside , especially during the Chinese New Year.

— Philip

  • Angliholic To make this gift more special, they often write messages or wishes on the lanterns before they are launched.
  • Thus, it seems the mood of the festival is much the same as when it first started in the 19th century.
  • At that time, there were many bandits that traveled around the countryside , especially during the Chinese New Year.
  • I can't figure out why many bandits "traveled" around the countryside.
  • I think it makes more sense to write "ran and hid around the countryside.
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AngliholicTo make this gift more special, they often write messages or wishes on the lanterns before they are launched. Thus, it seems the mood of the festival is much the same as when it first started in the 19th century. At that time, there were many bandits that traveled around the countryside, especially during the Chinese New Year.

I can't figure out
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Philip
Angliholic
To make this gift more special, they often write messages or wishes on the lanterns before they are launched. Thus, it seems the mood of the festival is much the same as when it first started in the 19th century. At that time, there were many bandits that traveled around the countryside, especially during the Chinese Ne
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Angliholic
Philip
Angliholic
To make this gift more special, they often write messages or wishes on the lanterns before they are launched. Thus, it seems the mood of the festival is much the same as when it first started in the 19th century. At that time, there were many bandits that traveled around the countryside
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Thanks, Philip.

Got it.
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Yes, "roam" is better, but "travel" doesn't necessarily imply an itinerary, even if nowadays it does in most of the contexts.

It may mean just "move"
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