The first step is oral iron supplements. Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach in an acidic environment. This can be achieved by taking the iron with a source of Vitamin C such as orange juice or a 250 mg tablet of ascorbic acid. There are many different iron supplements available over-the-counter. For example: 1  Ferrous fumarate has 106 mg elemental iron per tablet. 2  Ferrous sulfate 65 mg of elemental iron per tablet.
Definition of crude for English Language Learners. : very simple and basic : made or done in a way that does not show a lot of skill. : rude in a way that makes people uncomfortable; especially : talking about sexual matters in a rude way.
Figurative language is language that has a meaning that isn't literal. The line about the guy's desert places is figurative. It means that he has something inside him, in his mind, that feels deserted and alone.herefor it is literal statement. In comparison the word lap as use in second sentence does not represent a physical lap. It is only intended describe the cosy and comfortable conditions in which the baby lived. Therefor it is a figurative statement.