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Wowenglish Posted 15 years ago
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With an even number of socks in a load of laundry.

I would like to know the meaning of the next sentence.
Now I'd settle for coming out with an even number of socks in a load of laundry.

When I was a little girl, I used to dream I'd be the first woman on the moon.
Then later I thought I might want to make great scientific discoveries.
It's amazing how your goals change over the years.
Now I'd settle for coming out with an even number of socks in a load of laundry.
  

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She is satisfied with a modest goal: that she washes all the socks, not forgetting one under the bed.

  • She is satisfied with a modest goal: that she washes all the socks, not forgetting one under the bed.
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She is satisfied with a modest goal: that she washes all the socks, not forgetting one under the bed.

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