contorted

"Her most striking features were her bright blue eyes and high cheekbones. "

"Her mother's illness changed the shape of their family life. "

"With an air of disgust, she stormed out of the room."

"Do you want to come with?"

"The little girl strained her teddy bear to her chest, comforting herself after a bad dream. "

"The violent assaulted the student in the school hallway. "

"The twist of the metal rod caused the gears to turn. "

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

"I can smell fresh bread."

"The witch gave him a terrible curse."