The word "strained" in literature serves a variety of functions, ranging from the literal to the metaphorical. It is often employed to depict physical tension or exertion, as when sinews or cords are pulled tight ([1], [2], [3]), or when a character is described as straining their eyes or ears to discern something ([4], [5]). At the same time, it conveys emotional or relational pressure, signaling discord or discomfort in interpersonal bonds ([6], [7], [8], [9]). In certain contexts, the term even appears in culinary instructions, referring to the act of filtering ingredients ([10], [11]). Through these diverse uses, "strained" enriches the narrative by vividly illustrating moments of physical effort, heightened emotion, or delicate precision.