Yes, winning means showing you can do it, and it feels great to accomplish something! No, winning doesn't make your ability to do anything any less. Some people believe winning is everything, but to win you must lose first and learn.
I think the answer is the second choice; bashing.
The theme of a story is revealed when it hits into the resolution.
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Nate
Adjectives describe nouns, so in this case, local (for the baker) and fresh (for the bread). Adjectives are basically words like good, bad, disgusting, or delicious. One word descriptions.