There was the sound of metal striking metal, sparks flew and the handle of the shovel bent in my hands.

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Her hands were strangely bent because, Mrs Altmann knew, she had a crippled finger, which she always tried to hide.

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Standing at the top of the key, bent forward, ball in both hands, he would survey the nine other players on the court.

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In fact, my dad was at the sink, bent over, holding his head in his hands.

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