a well turned phrase 8 : to make a fold, bend, or curve in: a : to form by bending turn a lead pipe b : to cause (the edge of a blade) to bend back or over : blunt, dull 9 a : to gain in the course of business turning a quick profit b : to keep (money,...
31. to twist out of position; wrench: He turned his ankle. 32. to bend back or blunt (the edge of a blade). 33. to perform (a gymnastic feat) by rotating or revolving. 34. to disturb the mental balance of; distract; derange. 35. to disorder or upset the placement or conditi...
That is why cricket bowling shoes typically have a strap across the ankle to keep the foot locked in as it goes through the bowling motion at the crease. Bowling spikes also feature reinforced toe caps with extra internal padding to protect the big toe with cushioning as with fast bowlers ...
When he was at the state's notorious Parchman prison several years ago, Edwards said the company refused to pay for costly heart medication and only provided one session of physical therapy when he had to have a 6-inch rod and screws placed in his broken ankle. “Even though that wasn...
“You put an ad in the paper?" Dad was blushing, "oh, well, yes, my daughter. I just don't want to see a cat die.” He shrugged. Then he strode away. On the half way, he turned back, adding "No more cat trouble, promise?” I beamed a relieved smile. From my heart, Dad...
Moments later, we got to Mike. “ What should we do?" I asked. Jean checked Mike's ankle. “ We need to splint(夹板)it,"she said. We fixed a hiking pole to Mike's leg. What now? There was no way the three of...
Suddenly, John slowed down and sat onto the ground with a sharp pain. On spotting his painful look, I ran up to him as fast as a bolt of lightning. Much to my surprise, his ankle was sprained badly. In that split sec...
A.was well trained B.felt scared C.hurt his ankle D.lost hope 25.How was the writer’s first marathon? A.He made it. B.He gave up halfway. C.He won the first place. D.He walked to the end. 26.The story mainly tells us that ___. A.running experience is necessary ...
I had my ankle surgery on January 11 to put in a plate and screws to stabilize my ankle so it can heal. So far, I’m doing OK. The pain started kicking in Wednesday night, but I have been able to handle it pretty well with my pain medicine. I’ve been trying to take the least...
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Receiver A.J. Green hurt his left ankle or foot near the end of the Bengals' first practice and had to be carted off the field, an early setback for a team trying to escape last place.