wrenching

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

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

"The wind blew the door shut violently, making everyone jump. "

"The lost child, completely defenseless, wandered the park, crying softly. "

"He spread his newspaper on the table."

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

"My heart pounded with adrenaline as I prepared for the big presentation at work. "

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

"The long wait at the bus stop disgruntled the students, making them impatient and annoyed. "

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

"The student is attempting to answer the difficult question. "