Sentence example with the word 'strained'

strained

agitated, burdensome, distant, forced, in a pucker, misquoted, perturbed, slanted, suspenseful, unamicable, uphill

Definition adj. lacking natural ease

Last update: September 23, 2015


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"So, shut the door," he said, his voice strained, and drew her into his arms, seeking her lips again in a hungry way.   [Please select]

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Jean Valjean strained his ears, and heard something like retreating footsteps.   [Please select]

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Marius strained his ears.   [Please select]

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The old woman strained her lungs.   [Please select]

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Jean Valjean, in bewilderment, strained her wildly to his breast.   [Please select]

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Her strained eyes pierced him for an answer.   [Please select]

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They strained to hear him.   [Please select]

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