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"The dew on the grass was shimmering in the morning sun. "

"To make the stew more flavorful, I'll flavoring it with some oregano. "

"The woodworker applied several coats of varnishes to the table to protect the surface and give it a beautiful shine. "

"The waters of the lake were transparent until the factory dumped waste there."

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

"a complimentary remark"

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"The evergreen in my grandmother's garden stays green all year round. "

"After years of struggling with addiction, he finally admitted he was an alcoholic and sought help. "

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

"My raincoat has a good waterproof to keep me dry in the rain. "

"She is flavouring the cake batter with vanilla extract. "