stressed

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

"emotional crisis"