《ESL Podcast 435 – Describing Aches and Pains》.pdfVIP

English as a Second Language Podcast ESL Podcast 435 – Describing Aches and Pains GLOSSARY funny – oddly; in an unusual way; weirdly * She talked funny after her appointment at the dentist’s office. to pull a muscle – to hurt the part of one’s body that connects bones together and allows one’s body to move * He pulled a muscle in his back when carried very heavy boxes. twinge – a sudden feeling or sensation that doesn’t last for very long * Bertha feels a twinge of guilt every time she says “no” to a homeless person who asks her for money. pain – physical discomfort, usually due to an injury; the feeling of one’s body hurting * Were you in a lot of pain when you broke your arm? awkward – uncomfortable; not relaxed * I feel awkward whenever I go to a party where I don’t know anyone. to strain – to hurt part of one’s body because one made it work too hard, or because one tried to do something that was too difficult * Vreneli strained her eyes by looking at the computer screen all day. sharp – acute; very strong, but lasting for only a short time * A sharp pain runs up his leg every time he puts weight on his right foot. dull – a pain that is not very strong, but lasts for a long time * She’s had dull pain from a bad headache all week. to lean – to be inclined; to rest one’s body toward one direction, often resting against a wall or something else * The cashier started to lean against the wall because she was tired of standing but was not allowed to sit down while working. to bump into (something) – to accidentally hit something with one’s body * While walking through the dark house at night, he accidentally bumped into the table and an expensive vase fell down and broke. 1 These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2008). Posting of these materials