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the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem

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point(s) for improvement

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to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing

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with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle

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welcome home

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shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes

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washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break

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well, I must admit ...

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dirty things (dishes, laundry, etc.)

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might as well

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first thing in the morning

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weather; temper; mood

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wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment

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company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance

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skillful handling of a kitchen knife

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to get used (to); to get familiar with; to get skillful with

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to eat; to drink

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main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part

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tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

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simmered with; cooked with; boiling; boiled dish

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minced meat; ground meat

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ball; ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone); bowl; board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)

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sweet vinegar

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sourness; acidity

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food texture; mouthfeel

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chewy texture

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expression; look; countenance; face

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uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan

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amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity

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symmetry; balance; proportion; uniformity

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swelling; bulge; puff

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without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately

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training for homemaking; training in homemaking arts; domestic training

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to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap

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bull's-eye; the mark

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opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand

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16; sixteen

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now (while the time is ripe); while one still can

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to pester someone (e.g. to buy something)

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herself; she herself

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front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive

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gentle; mild-mannered

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consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness

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comparatively; relatively

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strong-willed; strong of heart

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being filled with; being full of; permeation

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first-rate; finest quality; the best

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heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained

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to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward

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prickling; stinging; biting; tale-telling; tattling

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