Her voice was strained as she asked the question. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : strained hospitality. From Dictionary.com.
The necessity of the case demands what you call a strained ideal. From Wordnik.com. [The Odd Women] Reference
For example, you said that the muscle strain -- that a muscle strain, which you called a strained glut (ph), could have led to the problem. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 13, 2008] Reference
Katie tugged at Mark’s sleeve, her expression strained and pale. From Wordnik.com. [The Flower Man] Reference
Notes: Redskins DT Cornelius Griffin strained a groin muscle. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Scores] Reference
The preponderance of contrived situations the characters found themselves in strained believability. From Wordnik.com. [More Star Trek Thoughts] Reference
To make matters worse, Kenyon Martin strained his right knee late in the first half and did not return. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
Evalina allowed an impressive pause to follow, while her auditors leaned forward in strained attention. From Wordnik.com. [Just Patty] Reference
Standing outside 10 Downing St. alongside his wife Sarah, Brown spoke in strained tones as he wished Cameron well. From Wordnik.com. [Britain's Cameron becomes PM; Brown out] Reference
Instead he was smiling at Chrissie, who was sitting on the edge of one of the fireside chairs, her expression strained and nervous. From Wordnik.com. [Yesterday's Echoes]
In the morning the milk is warmed, and, after being strained from the leaves, it is turned to curd with the rennet in the usual way. From Wordnik.com. [The Lady's Country Companion: or, How to Enjoy a Country Life Rationally] Reference
One woman, eyes narrow and strained from the screen, but still able to express some sympathy, pulls her credit card out of one pocket. From Wordnik.com. [365 tomorrows » 2007 » July : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day] Reference
"I've known a fellow get two months 'leave for what he called a strained heart. From Wordnik.com. [Round the World in Seven Days] Reference
Craig recalled the strained relations from the near-strike. From Wordnik.com. [Columbia Missourian: Latest Articles] Reference
Call strained his eyes, but could barely see the lodges, across the canyon. From Wordnik.com. [Comanche Moon] Reference
While every gasp with sobs he drew, The laboring stag strained full in view. From Wordnik.com. [What Is Man? and Other Essays] Reference
In all three there is little which can properly be called strained or far-fetched. From Wordnik.com. [The Three Additions to Daniel: A Study.] Reference
I recalled the strained feeling between the two women that I had noticed in the cab. From Wordnik.com. [The War Terror] Reference
It's a blow to Pelosi, whose relationship with Hoyer has been described as strained at best. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 16, 2006] Reference
The Marlins will shut Matt Lindstrom down for 7-10 days because of what they're calling a strained rotator cuff. From Wordnik.com. [Fantasy Baseball Headlines - Rotoworld.com] Reference
No secret the U.S. has had what you may call strained relations with Jacques Chirac, the outgoing French president. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 7, 2007] Reference
As his teammates ran the floor, he stood and watched, still shelved with what the Warriors call a strained right ankle. From Wordnik.com. [SFGate: Top News Stories] Reference
Missouri RB De'Vione Moore missed Thursday's full-contact 11-on-11 work with what's being described as a strained groin. From Wordnik.com. [ProFantasySports] Reference
Santana was scratched from his last scheduled start earlier in the week with what was being called a strained pectoral muscle. From Wordnik.com. [Winnipeg Sun] Reference
I should like to have it understood that relations were hardly what might be called strained at this time between the Senator and myself. From Wordnik.com. [A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London')] Reference
Air Force was being "strained" by its daily sorties over Iraq's no-fly zones. From Wordnik.com. [Why Iraq Has No Army] Reference
Why they can't just TRY, just give some kind of strained effort to be AMIABLE. From Wordnik.com. [The Impossible Escape (sounds like a book)] Reference
Such a supposition would indeed be "strained," as Dr. Lieberson quite rightly implies. From Wordnik.com. [Freud High and Low] Reference
Rumours about "strained" relations between Mbeki and Zuma have circulated for some time. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
If Bohr never questioned Heisenberg's integrity why then was their friendship "strained"?. From Wordnik.com. [The Heisenberg Case: An Exchange] Reference
Israel is the only country on earth with which Norway and Sweden have "strained" relations. From Wordnik.com. [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference
Oracle Corp. has been "strained" by the dispute over Oracle's hiring of ousted HP CEO Mark. From Wordnik.com. [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories] Reference
Team officials said he had a "strained" left knee and was having further tests Friday night. From Wordnik.com. [Thestar.com - Home Page] Reference
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