a new strain of microorganisms.
although I disagreed with him I could follow the tenor of his argument.
Don't strain your mind too much.
filter out the impurities.
he created a new strain of sheep.
he experimented on a particular breed of white rats.
he got a phone call from his lawyer that tensed him up.
he presided over the economy during the period of the greatest stress and danger.
He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro.
His body was deformed by leprosy.
his responsibilities were a constant strain.
puree the vegetables for the baby.
she endured the stresses and strains of life.
she was humming an air from Beethoven.
sift the flour.
straining our ears to hear.
the bodybuilder's neck muscles tensed.
the mental strain of staying alert hour after hour was too much for him.
the rope strained when the weight was attached.
with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates.
You are trying my patience!.