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  1. 奔走而陳兵者期也
  2. 半進半退者誘也
  3. 倚仗而立者飢也
  4. 汲而先飲者渴也

27. When there is much running about and the soldiers fall into rank, it means that the critical moment has come.

28. When some are seen advancing and some retreating, it is a lure.

29. When the soldiers stand leaning on their spears, they are faint from want of food.

30. If those who are sent to draw water begin by drinking themselves, the army is suffering from thirst.

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