gnarled

"He reached for a weapon that was on the table."

"The children climbed the tree and sat on its sturdy branches. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"Despite the long hours and difficult patients, nurses are known for enduring in their dedication to caring for others. "

"The baker threw away the misshapen loaf of bread because it was too lopsided to sell. "

"My grandmother's testament clearly stated that her house would go to my uncle. "

"It requires great strength to lift heavy objects."

""Ponder the fact that God has made you a gardener, to root out vice and to plant virtue." — St. Catherine of Siena"

"My neighbor and I built a trellis between our yards to create a little privacy while still being able to chat. "

"He threatened me with a knife."

"My son enjoys playing baseball in the backyard. "

"Prices climbed steeply."