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Definition of to comExamples of Gripe in a senTeachers in the building would gripe about the laziness of the janitorial staff. Continuing to gripe, the boy’s mother followed him around his dirty room pointing out trash. The only thing the finicky patron could find to gripe about was the dull silverware. With no one to gripe to, the irritated worker muttered and … [Read more...] about Gripe used in sentence example & words in English

Definition ofa tightExamples of Grip in a senHolding onto the balloon with a tight grip, the toddler refused to share his inflatable. Having a grip on the rope for so long caused the cowboy’s hands to sweat. The player came crashing down as the rain falling onto the court caused his grip to slip. A firm grip was needed by each of the tug-of-war team … [Read more...] about Grip used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of a West African traveler who keeps the oral history of a tribe through storytelling, poetry, and other forms of entertaiExamples of Griot in a senAs a travelling griot, it was the storyteller’s job to make sure the tribe’s history was never forgotten. The griot served as tribe composer and kept traditions going through song. Without a griot, the tribe had … [Read more...] about Griot used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Grto have smiled brExamples of Grinned in a senJimmy grinned as he held back his amusement, though it was obvious that he wanted to laugh at the joke. My friend grinned when I told him of my misfortunes that day, amused by the petty things that had befallen me. Unwilling to fully smile, Betty just barely grinned for the family photo instead, making it … [Read more...] about Grinned used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of to crush something into small pExamples of Grind in a senUsing a machine to grind the coffee beans took a lot less time than pounding them by hand. The tenderizer was needed to grind the meat into small pieces. Without a pepper mill, the woman was unable to grind small flakes of seasoning onto her dish. He continued to wear down his teeth every time he … [Read more...] about Grind used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Gsomeone known for being cruel and a gExamples of Grinch in a senMy grandfather the grinch throws insults at people most of the time or complains the rest of the time. No one believed that Ms. Phillips could be anything other than a grinch because her unpleasant attitude never changed. On tax day, my father could be a real grinch due to his nasty demeanor … [Read more...] about Grinch used in sentence example & words in English

Definition ofa Examples of Grin in a senWhen he realized that he won the prize, a grin appeared on the man’s once sullen face. The ecstatic bride could not hide her grin while coming down the aisle. With a grin from ear to ear, the new mayor gave his acceptance speech. Smiling from the tree, the Cheshire Cat’s grin lit up the night sky. The girl’s grin turned to … [Read more...] about Grin used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Grin andto accept something bad or difficult without complaExamples of Grin and bear in a senOliver would rather grin and bear the constant teasing than to stand up to bully or tell a teacher. Ann is tired of working her dead-end job but must grin and bear it since she has no formal education. No longer able to grin and bear the pain of treatment, the … [Read more...] about Grin and bear used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Gto do something in a cold or stern mExamples of Grimly in a senDisappointed by the results, the bitter candidate grimly conceded. Grimly, the stern dictator stood motionless before the crowd. Although she was not pleased, the woman grimly embraced her new daughter-in-law. The tired man smiled grimly and proceeded to report for duty. Grimly, the … [Read more...] about Grimly used in sentence example & words in English