Twinges

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of twinge form-of, plural
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of twinge form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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pangpinchgripepricksharp paintweak

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"He had a splinted leg and an unaccustomed crutch, and found the steps a difficulty; but Vera put a hand under his elbow and let him lean heavily on her shoulder, and he reached the dream-garden without, I hope, too many twinges."

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